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Distracted Pilots Going Over New Crew Scheduling Process

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Ratherbflyin

Investigators have determined that the pilots of Northwest flight 188 were both using their personal laptops in the cockpit at the time they stopped communicating with Air Traffic Controllers and overflew Minneapolis airport. While this may seem perfectly harmless on … Continue reading →

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Not a Good Day for Aviation

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Ratherbflyin

A second embarrassing incident for Delta/Northwest, and a horrific accident near Sharjah in the UAE. Yesterday was definitely not a good day for aviation. Northwest Airlines flight 188 from San Diego to Minneapolis was proceeding normally… right up until the … Continue reading →

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Delta Aircraft Lands on Taxiway

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Ratherbflyin

I have not decided yet if I am more horrified or embarrassed by this incident. A Delta Airlines aircraft landed on a taxiway at Atlanta-Harstfield airport on October 19th. A taxiway should be easily distinguishable from a runway at any … Continue reading →

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