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Sneak Preview of GA's new Kebaya
Found on the local flyers forum, Indoflyer.net
Picture was taken during fitting thus it is not yet showing the true design of the uniform (one of the FAs still had her own dress underneath the Kebaya). However, it looks like GA will go for 4 different colors with 2 different designs. Batik motif is found only on the sarong instead of the entire Kebaya.
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Originally posted by sqdazz View PostDynasty: afraid why?? Because one crashed?? Best not board 777, 767, 747, A320, B737, A340 etc etc. They have all crashed.
However, my anxious about A330 is not just because of this tragetic disaster. Personally, I don't have good image with A330, I don't think it is a reliable aircraft. As I know, A330 has got serious problem with its pair of engines for many years.
Remember in 1997, Cathay Pacific and Dragonair has to ground all its A330 fleets at Kai Tak, the problem is due to the lubrication of the engine's H.P. compressor shaft. See the link:http://www.thestandard.com.hk/archiv...d_str=19970522
Besides, several years ago, Taiwan's flag carrier China Airlines has also reported that both engines of its A330 has got a sudden in-flight shut down for nearly 1min before re-start during the flight from Kaoshiung to Hong Kong. The similar incident not just only occurs in CI, but also in TAM, Qatar, Air Lingus etc... See also another forum:http://www.airliners.net/aviation-fo....main/3482373/
All these engine failures and the pitot static tube (airspeed sensor) mentioned lately as well make me afraid to getting on board A330.
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Dynasty,
While every aircraft type has its problems, and all have been involved in crashes (except the A380, and may it never be), it doesn't mean it's unsafe. Even trains and ferries do get involved in accidents.
But let's get back to the topic.
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Originally posted by wsssaero View PostDynasty,
While every aircraft type has its problems, and all have been involved in crashes ...
afterwards.
Yes, you have your point of view, and I agree with you partially. But when we choose the types of aircraft, it is important that we should analyse whether the problem and error it got is big or not, because it is related to our life! If it's a minor problem, that's acceptable.
For example, if there is a Tupolev and Boeing's aircraft available, which one will you prefer to getting on board? Fact is fact, although I am a big fans of Tupolev, and I think the Soviet built brilliant aircrafts, such as Tu 144, 95, 160 etc...
In fact, I think the in-flight shut down of engine is not a tiny problem. You know restart of engine requires very long time and a lot of procedures, it is not as simple as an IC SI or CI engine, as the N1 of the gas turbine must obtain bleed air from APU or the emergency drop down turbine during start; moreover the period of in-flight shut down may affect the cabin pressure, de-ice system, hydraulic system and electric generator, because no bleed air, electricity and engine torque provided respectively, in consequent, the pitot static tube will be icing and the avionics will get the wrong data, finally the aircraft will stall. Although it is the worst case, but doesn't mean that it won't happens. You can imagine how danger the situation will be.
But whatever, I still don't get much confident with A330 and I'll try my best to avoid getting on board!
Originally posted by wsssaero View PostDynasty,
Even trains and ferries do get involved in accidents.
However, I think it shouldn't be that. What we must also consider is the probability of that transportation involved in accidents. And obviously, the fact shows that train is comparatively safer than planes.
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Looks like the GA livery is getting facelift with the 332s.
http://gerobakterbang.wordpress.com/...uda-indonesia/
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Originally posted by Dynasty View PostHowever, my anxious about A330 is not just because of this tragetic disaster. Personally, I don't have good image with A330, I don't think it is a reliable aircraft. As I know, A330 has got serious problem with its pair of engines for many years.
I presume you won't fly on 737's or RR Trent powered 777's either, as they have a habit of dropping out of the sky as well....
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Hehehe. Anyone remember the scene from Rain Man where the Dustin Hoffman character refuses to fly board any available US carrier, as every single one has previously been involved in a fatal crash...? Only airline he's prepared to fly - Qantas!
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