Comments by "Bob thebomb" (@bobthebomb1596) on "Mentour Pilot" channel.

  1. Never ceases to amaze me how many times pilots actually get these split second decisions right.
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  2.  @bobl78  Did you watch the video?
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  3.  @SJF15  Because all the indicators pointed to them having made the correct decision in shutting down the RHD engine.
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  4. Hard to concentrate when your brain keeps saying "Where are the doggies?" 😂
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  5.  @jamescaley9942  True, but it's the speed with which they assess the situation, decide what to do then act that I find impressive.
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  6. Not necessarily. Health and Safety will often come to an "agreement" with a company if the breach is not thought to have been deliberate. The aim is to improve safety rather than punish.
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  7.  @KingoftheJuice18  I am trying to point out why they did not think to send anyone to look at the engines and why, without the benefit of hindsight, their decision is understandable. Firstly, their initial indications (and previous experience) suggested that the RHD engine was at fault. Their initial actions appeared to work, "confirming" their conclusions. Their working practices at the time led to them having a high workload. It is somewhat simplistic to say "They should have done...." because hindsight has given us an insight they did not have. Of course if they had sent someone to look at the engines, in this case, the accident would have been avoided. The important lesson to learn though is why they did not think to do it.
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  8. ​ @KingoftheJuice18  My understanding is irrelevant, what matters is theirs. The video clearly explains the factors that led to the decision to ignore the vibration sensors in favour of other inputs. As pointed out elsewhere, a classic example of human confirmation bias.
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  9. ​ @montymatilda The OP was not referring to this specific case, he implied that all such agreements were corrupt. This is not true.
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  10.  @flagmichael  Agreed :) Which is why I am impressed that they get it right more often than not.
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  11.  @chrisk1944  As I said in my first reply "If the offence is not thought to be deliberate". Why would they wish to "punish" unless they saw the original failure as a willful disregard of safety?
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  12.  @NiHaoMike64  Yes, an unfortunate human trait. Probably originates from "I can't hear it anymore, I must be running the right way."
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  13. My immediate thought was the chili, but then I am a fan of Thunderbirds.
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  14. 24hrs later and I would have been passing Stanstead on the way to my parents. Very sad, RIP to the crew.
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  15. The BBC's analysis on this event was "Another blow to Boeing" and a link to a 737MAX story. Typical of the low standard of journalism that has crept into the BBC.
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  16.  @MichaelApproved  The difference is simple. CGI: "That's what my relative went through" Video: "My relative is inside that"
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  17.  @MentourPilot  Give them a fuss from me 😊
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  18.  @SJF15  Ffs. The point of this thread is that the pilots THOUGHT they had done everything right. They believed this because they had succumbed to "confirmation bias" whereby the responses from the aeroplane to their actions appeared to confirm their diagnosis of the problem. This accident is a good example of how a natural reaction to an emergency can cause the unwary to make incorrect decisions. Why do commenters find this so hard to understand?
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  19. Some of us have the ability to maintain concentration for more than three minutes.
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  20. As a non pilot with only an interest in aviation, I recognise that a combination of rising angle of attack and falling airspeed is a sure sign of an impending stall. Why do you think it is that we see so many examples of trained pilots not recognising that their aircraft is approaching/in a stall, even when the stick shaker operates?
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  21.  @giostisskylas  Britain has a track record of being quite good at war.
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  22. I think this is probably the most upsetting video you have put out. So many lives lost in an incident which was entirely preventable just by following established procedures.
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  23. So that was the cause. Excellent video. I met a few people who were on this flight and from what the told me, I would have likely suffered a brown trouser incident!
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  24. Thanks for the explanation. I had always assumed that the crash was down to a change in the cg as the load moved, just goes to show why speculation is a dangerous thing.
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  25.  @peterwone7001  I am not so sure. Riders and drivers react well to collision avoidance it's true, but that's something we do as a matter of everyday life. We don't bump into each other when walking as a rule. I was talking about the split second diagnosis of unexpected technical issues. "What has happened, how will it affect the aircraft, what do I need to do immediately to get to a safe state?" How many flights have ended safely because a pilot, while processing all of this information, has also flicked a switch or changed a control setting that has proved crucial?
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  26.  @MentourPilot  For info, in the UK the letters are usually spelled out, so it is a Bee Ay Cee 111.
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  27.  @mynameisgladiator1933  I suggest you re-watch the video and LISTEN to the commentary.
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  28. Excellent as always. Have you ever looked at/reacted to the videos distributed by Approach and Departure Videos? I have no experience of aircraft piloting, but as an observer the captain appears to offer an excellent environment for a first officer (or even a flight simmer) to gain experience. I would be interested in your thoughts.
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  29. I wish media companies would not show images of families waiting for news. They are so fond of the "right to know" argument, but do we always have a "need" to know? I wish they would show some respect. RIP and condolences to all involved.
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  30. Sad that this occurred when it could and should have been avoided.
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  31. Good to see you back. I love your approach to these incident videos, safety as it should be. Regardless of what is said, a lot of safety investigations are still focussed on appointing blame rather than understanding the why.
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  32. For info, in the UK we don't say the manufacturer as a word "Back" but as the letters "Bee, Ay, Cee"
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  33. Why is oxygen still available on aircraft? I can see a possible reason for a supply for emergency medical reasons, but for pilots and crew would an air supply not be preferrable? Sure, there might be weight considerations (although modern COPV's are much lighter than steel) but...........
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  34.  @MentourPilot  Ah, fair enough thanks.
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  35. Excellent video and excellent performance by the crew. For a spell back in '91/92 I used to check test filters from the fuel bowsers on RAF airfields to monitor for potential fuel contamination. This incident certainly puts that job into perspective.
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  36. What a great, if sad, video. Wish the guy well in his recovery and I hope other countries pick up on this and take a look at their own mental health procedures.
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  37. Excellent video 😊👍
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  38. A good incident for you to cover might be the British Airways Trident crash due to its impact on cockpit management?
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  39. Well, that was a thoroughly depressing video! Any chance of your comments on one of "Approach and Departure Videos" offerings, which to my amateur eyes appear to provide examples of excellent cockpit resource management? It would be nice to see an upbeat video after that one.
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  40. The concord was also put through a barrel roll on a test flight.
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  41.  @MichaelApproved  It doesn't matter how realistic it looks. Can you really not see the difference between simulation and a recording?
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  42.  @MichaelApproved  Then I am afraid you have played too many video games.
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  43. ​ @MichaelApproved  Forget it. If you are unable to comprehend the difference between watching a cgi depiction of an event and watching a video of the actual event, then nothing I can say will help you understand.
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  44.  @MichaelApproved  I take it back, nothing to do with video games. The problem in in your head.
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  45.  @MichaelApproved  That was no insult. I gave you the benefit of the doubt by assuming you had become desensitized, my bad.
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  46. Owing to early passenger release, no brown trouser incidents were recorded!
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  47.  @mickeypopa  You missed the point. This is a lesson in how NOT to respond.
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  48.  @hb1338  A contributory factor along with others. As pointed out the primary reason was confirmation bias.
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  49. I have a question. Are there no sensors (independent of the flight control computer) that could be used to give pilots a guaranteed indication of their pitch angle?
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  50.  @MentourPilot  Thanks for replying. I guess that raises two further questions. Why do pilots fail to recognise they are in a stall and pull back on controls when the aircraft is telling them they are already pitched up? Would it not be really helpful to pilots to have a clear representation of their angle of attack, perhaps displayed as a visual of the aircraft relative to a horizontal line? I'm sure it's not as simple as that though. If you have not already, could you perhaps produce a video explaining why pilots fail to recognise that they are in a stall?
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  51. The video timeline is segmented, just click to the end of the advert.
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  52.  @maecarpenter69  Seriously, a quick click causes you so much hardship?
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  53.  @maecarpenter69  The ad is where it is because it has the most impact. You have been given the opportunity to skip it so stop whinging. There would be no videos without sponsorship.
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  54.  @maecarpenter69  Trying to irritate you on the basis that your complaint is inane.
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  55.  Politically Correct  Not by an organisation whose purpose is the unbiased reporting of news.
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  56.  Politically Correct  I suggest you re-read my comment, does it look like I am suggesting they have no agenda?
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  57. I miss characteristic aircraft like the early 737's, ones you could identify without having to spot a tell-tale bulge or cone shape.
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  58. A mini one. They compare cabin sizes with a King air 350, but even using a Falcon 50 as an example its wingspan is approx 19m, compared to the 55m wingspan of Thunderbird 2. I know, I'm nerdy :D
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  59. Thankyou! Living close to Biggin Hill I frequently hear that howl but never knew what it was. I always associated it with the engines.
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  60. "Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men."
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