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Timothy

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  1. nothing is really a "one man job". i'm sure there was more than one person doing the calculations and designs. Maybe the manufacturer (factory that shaped the materials) of the jet might continue on with it, after all no publicity after such an accident is always good. People forget and they can relaunch the product.
  2. most likely because it's the only airline in Malaysia that flys to the UK and being in Malaysia's top 40 richest, I doubt dishing out 5 digits would make his wallet any sexier (thin ) . Another thing might be because Heathrow is much better connected than Stansted. After all, if he really wanted to .. I'm sure the jumpseat or crew rest wouldn't be taken.
  3. i'm no expert, but I would say its down to the tolerances they built into an aircraft. With computer simulation and advanced calculation techniques, modern airliners are built with precision (efficient & saves material cost) so these aircraft would only stand up to what the designers think is a worst case scenario eg:heavy storms, multiple lighting strikes etc before the 80's , engineers probably over built airplanes. strengthening it beyond what was necessary to increase investor confidence. (back then, people would still hold their breath on a plane's maiden flight, wondering if it would really fly )
  4. since you already know what system has failed , why the email to AirAsia ? if you were traveling on a school bus, and one of the tyres got punctured, certainly the driver wouldn't have to explain : tyre manufacture date, last re-pressurization, road conditions and then load it all onto a visually pleasing "recreated simulation". As long as you get from A to B at the agreed fare, I would think AK fulfilled their obligation to you as a carrier. besides, what solace would it bring you to find that compressor C2, failed at 5327feet after take off @ 215 IAS due to a malfunctioning capacitor T2378SAD and pressure system had to shut down as per airbus procedure section 5.67 revision 2 .
  5. spotted a Embraer Legacy 600 taxing to take off around 1:30 pm-ish. was bearing indonesian flag ... any idea why it was there ?
  6. anymore repeats during waking hours ? astro site just not working for me ..
  7. go for KFC or ayammas ? MH serves "Grown In Malaysia" foodstuff on their international routes. Small packages that contain dried local fruit and some crackers + cheese to keep everyone else happy. so serving international food on domestic routes gives us the best of both worlds. sorry if my post sounds cluttered, trying MWings on my cell
  8. spotted during the on going Borneo Kite Festival have yet to see their design in the skies ...
  9. nothing out of the ordinary just had to fill in a form, and the 2 nurses waved me through. in fact, only 1 of 2 thermal stations at immigration was manned after that was on a flight back to btu. same procedure upon arrival. seems only foreigners are subject to their body temp being taken as I was not given a 2nd look even after stating i came from a H1N1 "hotzone" . Going off to KL again today
  10. traveling back via MH 1 tomorrow. Anybody knows what screening process we have to go through at Heathrow or KLIA ?
  11. I've actually been giving them calls about this before they even built their buildings in BTU. The last time was about a year ago, and I was given a roundabout answer and most of the time will just be asked to call back since principal "meeting .. in town .. busy" etc. They told me to come down and see, and guess i'll just take up that offer when I'm back in 2 more weeks any current GGIFA students here free enough to ask on my behalf ? long shot ... but worth a try I stay in Bintulu, so GGIFA sounded like a god send when it was announced years ago.
  12. thanks for the reply sir. how about the fee they're asking ? Is it reasonable ? and if they accept private candidates, what license will I be issued ? can I use it internationally ? ie: rent a light aircraft in aust or UK sorry for the string of questions ...
  13. sorry for starting a whole new thread about this, but I'm curious if GGIFA (@ Bintulu) accept private candidates ? My 4 months+ summer break is approaching soon, and getting a PPL in M'sia is still cheaper than doing it in the UK where i'm studying. My parents are open to the idea... as well as the costs. the .pdf on GGIFA quoted RM33855 for the PPL course and a training duration of 13 weeks. is this price about right ? it's without accomodation.
  14. too risky. what if the mesh gets ingested along with the bird after a strike ?
  15. According to the captain of ZS-PLW, their craft is used for EMS (Emergency Medical Services). Oddly they are all weather capable but only active during working hours 9M-LLW is used for scheduled medical flights. I guess there is some contract for hospitals ? Most of their pilots are ex-Philippine AirForce.
  16. Sorry guys, just saw the replies I wish i was at GGIFA, but i was only on the way home. Easter holidays March 30th/31st ? Can't really recall, but all the info is in the EXIF
  17. ExxonMoblie no longer operates in East Malaysia. Sold everything off to a local company
  18. Was anyone else there ? Launching ceremony of 9M-LLW at Eastwood Valley Golf Club, Miri. Sister ship was there too. sorry for the short post, screamyx having a bad case of hiccups ...*as always*
  19. looked likes a aeroflot plane blue rear maybe ?
  20. members of Enrich Silver now get a RM1000 discount for the Golden Lounge Privilege program. Was RM2000 before being reduced to RM1000, T&C stays the same.
  21. just curious , who owns / use those private jets ?
  22. odd they din't introduce this to domestic J passengers 1st. i've been on the KCH - KUL route for more than a decade and can't remember when satay was ever offered but its great that good food is being passed around now
  23. why do clouds cause turbulence ? when i was very young, a pilot told me it was because it caused the plane to lose balance
  24. darn, being a "toyota" isn't exactly 5 star Would be happier if MH wanted to be a BMW 3 series rather than a 7series
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