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US Airways pilot escorted out of airport by security for not wanting to fly unsafe A330
Would any commercial pilot here on FA fly a jet who's APU and hot battery bus have failed? (www.thestreet.com) Ещё...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Good thinking Chris! Airlines have such a system that provides data from the aircraft to the ground or vice versa, it can be auto or manual. I recommand that you read up on ( ACARS ). Wikipedia gives a thorough explanation of a whole bunch of systems related to the idea that you brought forward. Good reading to you....
I wonder how this incident would pan out under a fully integrated SMS system that requires a Risk Assessment and Corrective Action Plan...would it provide a vehicle for pilots to funnel data relating to safety and overall operations to management? Would such as system force managment to recognize safety (and operational) issues and clearly define their action plans and if there is no action, justify that as well....
Assuming that's all there is to this story , Capt. Wells deserves a clap on the back . Shame on US Air .
ROGER that...and kuddos again to Captain Valerie Wells....
US Air should be booted up the backside for this. First, the APU being out is not by itself a big deal. Even on overseas flight. However, the hot battery bus being down IS a big deal. Having two problems compromises safety. The pilot did a good job by leaving. The second flight crew also refused the aircraft. Good for them.
This problem is NOT exclusive to Airbus aircraft. Boeing and MD have similar systems and pilots on their aircraft would also refuse to fly with this system out.
This problem is NOT exclusive to Airbus aircraft. Boeing and MD have similar systems and pilots on their aircraft would also refuse to fly with this system out.
I am wondering if there was a "Rest of the Story" that was not published.
It seems a bit over the top to escort a crew member out of the terminal for reporting safety issues. Err on the side of caution I say.
It seems a bit over the top to escort a crew member out of the terminal for reporting safety issues. Err on the side of caution I say.