kallend 2,184 #1 April 12, 2008 Interesting article: www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/business/13air.html?hp... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #2 April 12, 2008 I find the FAA is overreacting on this one. Why did AA have to ground all those 80's for this one inspection? Why not say you have 10 or 14 days or something? There had been no accidents, fires, gear or hydraulic problems. So why ground them all. If you remember that 737 that went up in flames in China after landing? They said it was caused by a loose slat bolt that went into the fuel tank. We still had 10 day to comply with that AD. Even though there was a fire with people onboard and the plane burned to the ground, we still had 10 days. So why is the FAA being such a hard ass with this one? Do they need to prove that they are serious this time?If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #3 April 12, 2008 Your last sentence says it all. I remember refusing to fly a Bell 212 that was due a 100hr. inspecton back in 75 or 76, and I got fired over it. I complained to the FAA in Washington DC and they simply kicked it down the line to the local GADO office who did nothing. That incident and a lot of other things led me to believe the FAA was too cozy with the operators. Years later, the operator who fired me was shut down, but it took too long. Today's FAA action is part of a cycle going the other way in the interest of safety. Now they need a little common sense.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #4 April 12, 2008 QuoteNow they need a little common sense. No, they need to get rid of the cronies running the joint.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #5 April 12, 2008 QuoteQuoteNow they need a little common sense. No, they need to get rid of the cronies running the joint. I agree.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #6 April 12, 2008 QuoteI agree. It's just crazy to put someone in charge of the FAA who knows nothing about aviation. Aviation is a very complex industry that need someone with first hand knowledge to run it. Not someone to get the job just because they have been friends with the president for 30 years. Cronies! Unqualified people running stuff and this is the end result.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
