The inboard ailerons droop along with the flaps depending on flap and speedbrake position. The maintenance manual does refer to them as flaperons so it's technically correct.

(Written on 2015/07/30)(Permalink)

On the 777 the inboard ailerons droop with the flaps in some situations so technically they are flaperons. But since that behavior changes depending on flap and speedbrake position they're not flaperons in the traditional sense.

(Written on 2015/07/30)(Permalink)

SSIDs were not designed to be hidden and consequently are easily found using any of several utilities out there. https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/28653/debunking-myths-is-hiding-your-wireless-ssid-really-more-secure/

(Written on 2014/10/31)(Permalink)

"Positive rate, gear up." "No."

(Written on 2014/10/03)(Permalink)

Will any of the 2 inches of reduced distance between seats will be due to thinner seatbacks? "That's right, kids. Back in my day even people in the WINDOW seats could get up and use the bathroom during a flight..."

(Written on 2014/07/13)(Permalink)

Sadly that's true everywhere now, not just airfields. Due process has by and large been eliminated and the 4th Amendment has been rendered moot. The government collects and stores information about what you say and do online without probably cause. Civil forfeiture laws allow enforcement agencies to permanently take your property without a court order. Your license is suspended for a DUI arrest without any finding of guilt. Your cell phone can be searched without a warrant. There are many more examples of the erosion of the rights that our ancestors felt strongly enough about to give their lives for. These are truly sad times for America.

(Written on 2014/05/30)(Permalink)

I had the privilege of riding in a 757 for my first commercial airline flight (that I was old enough to remember; technically my first was at age 4). I've only been on 737s and Super80s in the 15 years since. Back then I didn't appreciate just how awesome and unique that 757 takeoff is! I hope to experience it again one day but since I fly mostly Southwest my chances are limited and shrinking by the year.

(Written on 2014/02/15)(Permalink)

Having lived underneath the extended centerline of DFW 18L for the last 11 years, I would gladly come over and personally dispose of them myself. I'm available as soon as this afternoon.

(Written on 2013/05/12)(Permalink)

The pilots couldn't have seen the smoke but I'm genuinely curious if a small fraction of it might have been ingested and fed into the cabin air. That smell is so unique and pungent that it wouldn't take very much at all to notice. Plausible?

(Written on 2012/04/13)(Permalink)

Speaking as someone who lives directly under final for 17R at DFW, I *really* wish they would ditch the MD82's first.

(Written on 2011/10/14)(Permalink)