A330PilotCanada Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 11 hours ago, deicer said: For Tritanic fans... Good Evening Deicer: Thank you for posting this as yes I am a "Tritanic" fan. It was fun in YUL on M30C days EAL Mtce would ground run their RON aircraft first thing around 06:00 for about 5 minutes just to get the core temperature up which helped against "oil hiding". We always had the "pleasure" of starting an ice cold airplane then experience "oil hiding" where the oil quantity would go to 0 and one would have to wait for the quantity to return to 4 quarts under the level before start. If not one would experience high vibrations whicch meant a in-flight shutdown... Seeing the push back tractor reminded me of my first experience in ZRH as it really got your attention when the nose was raised up before pushback. It was much faster then then using a tow bar for pushback. I think it was the Swiss who invented the tractor but I could be mistaken. Thanks again for the memories..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 19 hours ago, A330PilotCanada said: Good Evening Deicer: Thank you for posting this as yes I am a "Tritanic" fan. It was fun in YUL on M30C days EAL Mtce would ground run their RON aircraft first thing around 06:00 for about 5 minutes just to get the core temperature up which helped against "oil hiding". We always had the "pleasure" of starting an ice cold airplane then experience "oil hiding" where the oil quantity would go to 0 and one would have to wait for the quantity to return to 4 quarts under the level before start. If not one would experience high vibrations whicch meant a in-flight shutdown... Seeing the push back tractor reminded me of my first experience in ZRH as it really got your attention when the nose was raised up before pushback. It was much faster then then using a tow bar for pushback. I think it was the Swiss who invented the tractor but I could be mistaken. Thanks again for the memories..... we got in the habit of idling the engines before the crew showed up. Some days just a dry motor was all that was required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 I loved doing early morning dispatches in the winter when it was really cold. The rumble that would go on for minutes was something to experience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A330PilotCanada Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 3 hours ago, deicer said: I loved doing early morning dispatches in the winter when it was really cold. The rumble that would go on for minutes was something to experience! Good Evening Deicer: How about the air start of a DC-8-40? We could even hear that at the north end of YYZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Loved the 8's too! The whistle that they made when the valve was opened that transitioned into a low hum was fun to watch. As well, the chances of spectacular wet starts in the dark were great as well. One of the funniest starts I used to do was on the single aircraft of an outfit called 'Crownair'. We called it a 'bang start'. When they were ready to start #2, we would give a thumbs up to the mechanic who would be standing next to the engine with a chock, and he would 'bang' the cowling to free the start valve which was sticky.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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st27 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 From the tv show Jeopardy: Clue…..What US city had a painted “Welcome to Cleveland” sign on a building roof near the airport, as a joke for passengers? Answer….. Milwaukee http://archive.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/15-minutes-of-fame-for-welcome-to-cleveland-sign-lasts-37-years-b99627742z1-360471381.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A330PilotCanada Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Good Morning Deicer and Boestar: I enjoyed your responses with your ramp stories and with regards to the "rumble" deicer it was audible in the flight deck until the packs were selected on after the start. Boestar thank you for the remarks as this must have happened after I moved on to the 9. The bang start must have been fun to watch as well and I guess Transport didn't record that one.......... The link is about the L-1011 model in Eastern livery and this time he has added a camera to record his flying at sunset. Looking over the wing reminded me of being a passenger and on touch down ground spoiler deployment. I guess his next project will be installing Direct Lift Control (DLC) which made the L-1011 a treat to fly on approach. Enjoy the link. https://youtu.be/rjhR3V-XpLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest1 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 dumb and dumber. the tip was the camo pants, the almost beard and of course the backward hat. for those who interested Quote Aircraft Summary Summary 1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D Fixed wing single engine (2 seats / 1 engine) Owner ANDREWS LEON V GERMANTOWN , TN, US (Individual) Airworthiness Class Standard/Unknown Serial Number 7294 Engine CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (Reciprocating) Horsepower: 65 Weight Less than 12,500lbs Speed 78mph Mode S Code 051236107 / A53C47 Registration Details Status Assigned Certificate Issue Date 2016-10-04 Airworthiness Date Last Action Date 2019-05-21 Expiration 2022-10-31 Registry Source FAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HST Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 A future Darwin Award recipient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Kargokings said: the tip was the camo pants, the almost beard and of course the backward hat. for those who interested Really? Some of the biggest dolts on the planet wear a suit and tie to work every day. I could name names but I won't. Edited September 29, 2021 by J.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest1 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, J.O. said: Really? Some of the biggest dolts on the planet wear a suit and tie to work every day. I could name names but I won't. really??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Kargokings said: really??? My experience as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Air Canada made me plus a hat as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Here’s a true WTF moment….what a waste! https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/stearman-crashes-after-highway-takeoff/?MailingID=723&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Drone+Detection+App%2C+Virgin+Ungrounded&utm_campaign=Drone+Detection+App%2C+Virgin+Ungrounded-Monday%2C+October+4%2C+2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Happening now, Qantas is operating it's longest flight ever, QFA14 from EZE to DRW, 14,683km! https://www.flightradar24.com/QFA14/2965a97d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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