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LT42 (More Detail) - de-icing systems are normally used by the crew if the OAT or Outside Air Temp is 10c or below and there is moisture in the air. De-icing spray is used when ice is forming on the leading edges or engine cowls. A piece of ice breaking off and entering the engine shaft could cause a burnout or damage to the engine. Cancellations normally occur when there is ice around runways, taxiways, aprons and or visibility is down to 100ft with crosswinds.

      LT42 Can you comment on the beneficial or otherwise ‘flanneling’ effect from MC’s mouth were his plane to get into trouble?

      Before Hugo writes 6 meticulously researched pages on it.

        LT42 I can feel a simulation coming on….nrrrrg

        • LT42 replied to this.

            Any engine failure or warning messages from the pilot to the passengers would be a welcome respite from MC pouring his own tedious, overly-enthusiastic brand of warm sick on everyone. Even the looming sense of death would be greeted with cheers and an overwhelming sense of relief as the plane cascades into the sea. A happy ending in many respects.

              My favourite airport is Shanghai Pudong, because it sounds like POO DONG. Pure banter.

              seanc80 A happy ending in many respects.

              Literally for our JC Fam in BUSINESS CLASS

                The intrepid LT heading off in ‘the Sim’ again

                • LT42 replied to this.

                  Mad_Cyril I’m a natural, MC. Under the right conditions I could fly a shopping trolley.

                      LT42 Under the right conditions

                      Plenty of weed and some goggles?

                        Flying to London Friday in an attempt to circumvent the train strikes.

                        Just noticed the Mrs has got the passports out 🤪

                          Mad_Cyril I hope you lose your luggage, your flight is cancelled, and you get the rubber glove treatment at security.

                              Amps
                              We have theatre tickets, was that or drive because of the strikes.

                              Have you still got the Audi?

                              • Amps replied to this.

                                  Mad_Cyril Flying to London Friday in an attempt to circumvent the train strikes.

                                  Just noticed the Mrs has got the passports out

                                  Interestingly, I do need to use my passport to board domestic flights here in China.

                                  But I don’t think your missus, Ting-Ting Cyril, is Chinese is she?

                                      BA advise you to take your passport even for domestic flights. I never bother and have never been asked.

                                        Along_the_Wire BA advise you to take your passport even for domestic flights. I never bother and have never been asked.

                                        It wouldn’t surprise me if it starts being a requirement due to automatic biometric gatelines.

                                        It’s the one national biometric document everyone has (or will have), effectively an alternative to a National ID card that many countries have.