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Post by beagle on Oct 26, 2016 18:49:57 GMT 12
as I have mentioned in earlier posts, the only things wrong with the B757's is the range, which could probably be sorted out with fitting extra underfloor tanks, and the requirement of external support equipment to load/unload freight from main deck.
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Post by madmac on Oct 26, 2016 20:26:53 GMT 12
Easiest way to make the Boeings more reliable is to fly more hours, the electrical faults seem to breed faster the fewer hours flown particular the older the aircraft.
Winglets would help with the range issue as well.
It is technically possible to build a self deploying pellet loader powered from the aircraft systems with no airframe mod's except a power outlet, just going to cost you a pallet space (have done a bit of design study of one). Dam sight cheaper than an airframe with a ramp.
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Post by beagle on Oct 26, 2016 21:18:35 GMT 12
MTOW range of B757 is approx. 3900NM, winglets would add at the most about 200NM
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 27, 2016 8:06:12 GMT 12
Look at this absolute horseshit that is being peddled by the Herald, people need to slam that so-called newspaper for their complete lack of knowledge and their dreadful attitude. This makes me so livid when such nonsense is published where the no-nothing public will read it and think it's how they too should think. The Herald is nothing better now than the Daily Mail. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11735464
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Post by baronbeeza on Oct 27, 2016 8:39:49 GMT 12
I wouldn't be fretting too much Dave.
The readers, what are left of them, are aware of the situation and like us probably treat those articles accordingly. The media are just a pathetic bunch of knockers and have got things so badly that people simply don't trust what they read anymore.
I gave up trying to correct the newspapers. I am thinking that 'Truth and facts' are simply not on their agenda.
You can imagine the uproar if John Key did actually decide he wanted a new fleet as a result.
I work in aviation, if I make a mistake at work I am in deep trouble. I am audited and held accountable for my work and naturally have pride in getting things done correctly.
It is obvious others about the show have no pride in their work...
Losers !
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Post by 30sqnatc on Oct 27, 2016 8:57:14 GMT 12
The mission could not be completed as planned due to a maintenance issue - a fact. A day was lost is unfortunate. The fact a replacement aircraft was available the next day is actually pretty amazing for a two airframe fleet.
Over the years I have suffered many delays due to aircraft serviceability. Spent a week sitting in Darwin waiting for parts for a C-130, 2 days in Singapore waiting for a replacement C-130, missed first day of multi base tour due to Aussie due to U/S B727, spent two extra days in theatre waiting for delayed RTNZ aircraft, 1/2 a day of meetings when B757 had to return to Whenuapai to swap out a navigation component and never did a C-130 jump on para case due to ongoing serviceability issues (at least the Andovers kept flying).
These things are fact of life when we have such small fleets that have such restricted usage and are retained in service so long.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Oct 30, 2016 13:05:30 GMT 12
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Post by camtech on Oct 30, 2016 15:18:36 GMT 12
So apparently the Herald wants the Air Force to predict when something is going to fail, and replace it so they have a 100% on time schedule. I can guarantee that every airline would love that predictability! Obviously the Herald themselves have aimed for a lower standard - look at the spelling and grammatical errors we are forced to endure - almost as bad as an aircraft breaking down.
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