Comments on: Bravo Ted Striker

By: Rick Kelly

Rick Kelly — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:57:04 +0000

I'm curious if anyone knows anything about the pilot's background & training. If prior military: Air Force, Navy or USMC? Anyone know?

By: DC Loser

DC Loser — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:52:53 +0000

McGeehee, I did a search and the only Boeing with FBW is the 777. The 757 and 767s came out in the late 70s or early 80s which were still using good old hydraulic controls.

By: McGehee

McGehee — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:19:21 +0000

Iâm not even certain Boeing has any that has that capability, maybe the 777?

I seem to recall that the 757, 767 and 777 all have fly-by-wire. Presumably the new 7E7 as well.

By: McGehee

McGehee — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:17:45 +0000

Are you referring to the ability to dump fuel from the tanks? Iâm no expert but I think all planes can do that.

DC, apparently Herb is right about the A320 not being able to dump fuel.

By: DC Loser

DC Loser — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:01:34 +0000

Herb, what in-flight fuel system are you talking about? Are you referring to the ability to dump fuel from the tanks? I'm no expert but I think all planes can do that. Why they didn't I don't know. FYI the Airbus A320 was the first passenger jet to incorporate a fly by wire system. I'm not even certain Boeing has any that has that capability, maybe the 777? Technologically, the A320 remains a very impressive aircraft.

By: Herb

Herb — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:52:05 +0000

As I watched the landing, I had nothing but praise for the skills of the pilots, But, the one thing that bothered me was the lack of an in flight fuel system in the Airbus Aircraft. But then again, Airbus had to cut some corners for them to be able to compete with Boeing, Cutting costs is OK, but not at the expense of safety. If an emergency ever happened that required an Airbus to land quickly, I hate th think about the consequences of trying to land an overweight aircraft. Doesn't it figure that the Airbus is French made.

By: Multiple Mentality

Multiple Mentality — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 12:47:44 +0000

Planes and Pilots and Bankruptcies

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By: DC Loser

DC Loser — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 12:13:21 +0000

Many of us begrudge the money a good pilot makes for a commercial airline, but this is a good reminder of what they're paid to do when things go very wrong.

By: Mark Zastrow

Mark Zastrow — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 05:47:37 +0000

I'm an undergrad at the University of North Dakota as a commercial aviation major and a bunch of us were all watching the coverage in one of our dorm rooms cheering the pilot on. Great piloting indeed--hell of a soft field landing!

By: Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator

Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 02:39:51 +0000

JetBlue plane lands safely at LAX area after wheel problem

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By: California Conservative

California Conservative — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 02:06:07 +0000

BREAKING NEWS: Crippled Passenger Plan Requires Emergency L.A. Landing (SUCCESSFUL)

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By: caltechgirl

caltechgirl — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 01:41:56 +0000

it was amazing to watch. Damn fine landing!