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Apparently they are still trying to get this airplane out of the mud. They’ll probably have to lighten the load. Can’t transfer wing fuel on the 767 but it looks like there’s enough room to at least unload the top freight. Could probably get the belly freight out with some creative engineering.

Pretty sure they were operating in an area not designed for such a large aircraft. It takes a tremendous amount of oversteering to make this type turn. Taxiway isn’t wide enough for that! Someone has a lot of splaining to do…

I didn’t see any Judgmental Oversteering (JS) circles on the Jepp diagram. Maybe they need to be added.

Other thoughts: I almost purchased a 2020 F150 from a Ford dealer in TN. Thankfully I got an independent mechanic to check out truck. There’s a common problem with the 4wd on F150s. The front drive axles can stay engaged if there’s a vacuum problem. There’s no indication inside the vehicle if...

From the KCM site: Crewmembers can utilize the KCM® access points for both business and personal use except when on personal international travel. Based on their rules, “International business travel” should be abundantly clear. My first TSA guy didn’t know that any international travel was...

I told them that I’m traveling on international business. That’s exactly what their language says. The TSA employees don’t even know their own poorly written rules. 100% clear on this.

Ok I tried KCM again. International business deadhead. They didn’t know the rules and proceeded to call a supervisor over who had to call another supervisor over who had to call some sort of Mission Control. Then they all grouped up and decided to let me through. Unbelievable! Could have easily...

Ok, glad I’m not the only one thinking this!

The government has botched this program to the point that it’s easier and faster to skip KCM all together. Maybe we should all boycott it so that they shut the program down all together.

I tried to find a way to submit the question via the KCM site without any luck. Interestingly enough, they have FAQ’s:)

Thanks. I’ve been out of the 121 game for a long time:) It’d be nice if they would explain this in the rules. So is this common? Are all KCM players using the KCM service for international deadheading?

Can’t use KCM for person international travel, only business, but they do not clearly define “business.” Obviously if you’re operating the flight it’s business but what if you’re internationally deadheading from the US? Can’t seem to find a clear answer on the KCM site. Guessing the answer is...

As mentioned, check the resistance. Don’t forget this easy step.

Yeah.. Unlike a doomed refrigerator falling straight down an airplane has the capability to correct and recover from a stall. The news used the refrigerator comment to generate fear for attention. They failed to explain any design purposes, how easy it is to prevent or correct a stall and the...

Ha, sorry. In the airline business CA is the standard abbreviation for Captain. OE (operational experience) or IOE (initial operational experience) is the inflight portion of the pilots training. Generally ground school, procedural training, full motion simulator, and on to the airplane to fly...

One of the news sources reported that the CA was still in training and not yet signed off after logging 100 hours. If true that’s a whole lot of OE! Keep in mind the same report attempted to teach the topic of an aerodynamic stall by comparing it to a refrigerator falling from a building:)

Call the airport managers at local fields. They’ll know the IAs. If that doesn’t work try the closest mechanic shops.

While you’re in there make sure the ground cable is clean and secured to the rib properly. I’ve found them loose before. Also a good place to check for any chafing wires. That side panel isn’t exactly easy and therefore doesn’t seem to get removed often. Check everything out well while you’re...

Well they've both been around for over 30 years. Don’t understand why it’s so difficult for people to understand. I’ve dealt with plenty engines from both places. Used to get quick cylinder work from Mr John back in the day.

Problem solved. Cpap.com is where I purchased the machine. Unlike many of the online retailers they absolutely do not get involved with data services. Luckily my sleep doc referred me to a DME in his building. I brought the Mini into the office. They ran the machine’s data and found that it was...