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[Dashinka 24,736]

Since this was the thread discussing the 737 Max, I thought this fit best here.  If the Moderators want to split this out to a separate thread due to this one being  close to a Zombie thread, feel free.

 

Boeing 737 Max given approval to fly again by US regulators

US regulators have approved Boeing’s 737 Max to fly once more, 20 months after the manufacturer’s bestselling plane was grounded following two fatal crashes caused by design flaws.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rescinded an order that had grounded the aircraft, in a move that could allow the planes to fly again before the end of the year.

Tthe regulator still must approve new training programmes for pilots before the 737 Max will be able to fly again. Airlines will also have to install software updates as well as engineering changes and maintenance checks for the aircraft.

However, the confirmation from the FAA that it deems the plane safe is the key step towards allowing the planes back in the air. The European Aviation Safety Agency, the other key regulator in global aviation, has also indicated that it is likely to give approval to the plane soon. While other countries have the power to block planes from flying in their airspace, in practice they take their lead from the US and EU.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/18/boeing-737-max-given-approval-to-fly-again-by-us-regulators

 

[Neonred 3,632]

I was talking to an AA pilot last month and he was giving me his opinion why the Boeing 737 Max was a problem. 

 

He says he flies Airbus and says they have done a great job across their groups of aircraft.  Train on one and you can fly all others in that group.  He uses a joy stick to fly the plane.  

 

Wish we had a pilot on this forum to discuss this with...

[Ban Hammer 13,489]

32 minutes ago, Neonred said:

I was talking to an AA pilot last month and he was giving me his opinion why the Boeing 737 Max was a problem. 

 

He says he flies Airbus and says they have done a great job across their groups of aircraft.  Train on one and you can fly all others in that group.  He uses a joy stick to fly the plane.  

 

Wish we had a pilot on this forum to discuss this with...

NB is a pilot.  i heard that VOR and him would go out and cut down timber all day long.  VOR would run the chain saw and NB would pilot.......

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,378]

33 minutes ago, Neonred said:

I was talking to an AA pilot last month and he was giving me his opinion why the Boeing 737 Max was a problem. 

 

He says he flies Airbus and says they have done a great job across their groups of aircraft.  Train on one and you can fly all others in that group.  He uses a joy stick to fly the plane.  

 

Wish we had a pilot on this forum to discuss this with...

Nah having one here is not worth all the prima dona stroking you have to do. They all work 10 hours a month and have young trophy wives

1 minute ago, Ban Hammer said:

NB is a pilot.  i heard that VOR and him would go out and cut down timber all day long.  VOR would run the chain saw and NB would pilot.......

I actually did solo in a c-152 several times

[TBoneTX 45,955]

8 hours ago, Neonred said:

an AA pilot

CAJUN AIRLINES

 

       Pierre and Boudreaux was flyin Cajun Airlines to da Mardi Gras.  Boudreaux was flyin da plane and Pierre was in da back foolin wit da cargo equipment an stuff.

       Da plane hit some turbulence an start bouncin around an Boudreaux got knock unconscious.  Den da plane start driftin.  Pierre come run up to da front an Boudreaux was sprawl out over da steerin wheel.

       Well, Pierre doan know nuttin bout flyin an he start to get panaky.  He grab da microphone and holla "May Day!  May Day!  Dis is Cajun Airline 90210.  Boudreaux, him knock unconscious an I don know nuttin about flyin dis plane!"

       "Dis is da control tower," someone answer.  "Doan you worry about nuttin.  We gonna splain how you to land dis plane, step by step, ah gar-own-tee!  Jus leave anyting ta us.  Fus, how high you are an whas you position?"

       Pierre think a minute, den say, "I'm five foot ten an I'm all da way to da front of da plane."

       "No! No!" answer da tower.  "What you altitude an where you location?"

       Pierre say, "Man ah got a po attitude, an I'm from Thibodeaux!"

       "No! No! No!" came an exasperated voice.  "Ah needs to know how many feet you got off da groun an how you plane in relation to da airport!"

       Pierre he start to panic by dis time.  He say, "Countin Boudreaux's an mine, we got four feet off da groun an I don believe dis plane related to you airport!"

       A long pause... de silence was deafenin.  "We needs to know who you next of kin."