Comments by "Bo McGillacutty" (@Mrbfgray) on "Mentour Pilot" channel.

  1. That said, this captn a scary example of cavalier ineptitude.
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  2. Nun Ya YOU don't actually want that sort of service or you'd upgrade to biz or 1st class ticket. When you were a kid coach was several times more expensive than today.
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  3. Maximizing the necessary weight directly to the lifting surfaces HAS to make good structural sense, you don't need as much extra structure to transmit load to lift area.
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  4. Maybe. Could be coincidence but it looks bad, I have sell orders on my modest BA stock. There are serious consequences for grounding fleets of aircraft too, if need be yes but you don't do it in an emotional reaction. I think FAA, Boeing and airlines can deal with this, all these entities are in constant dialog on any and all issues regarding safety, they didn't become so spectacularly safe for nothing...you can't walk from your house to the curb as safe as flying across the nation. In the several yr.s post 9/11 attacks our response with painfully long security lines at airports, killed more thousands of folks than died that one day...ppl started driving long distances in their cars more, FAR more dangerous than any airline could possibly be.
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  5.  @NunYa953  US airliners safest ever and cheapest in history.
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  6. Remember this one well. Bro was mechanical engineer for Boeing at the time and we talked about it.
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  7. The problem with that thought is the blatant fact that it cost them tens of billions, crashing has NEVER been profitable for anyone but maybe attorneys.
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  8. VERY well done Sir. Never had this explained so clear and complete, unlike the radio communications!
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  9. Lackadaisical, wing and a prayer, always MY go to dude in all circumstances.
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  10.  @johnstaten6326  Yup and resulting extreme cost savings for passengers, it used to be an event, exclusive and highly expensive, now it's just a cheap bus trip. Be VERY GRATEFUL for deregulation!
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  11.  @NunYa953  This entire thread was explaining to you it's YOUR own choices got us here from there. Get it? YOU want the cheapest ticket more than the full bottle of sugar water and cushy seat.
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  12. Mentour's character, a snapshot: In a moment of cynicism few yrs ago I left snide comment here, critical is OK but I was a tad harsh, only 1st or 2nd vid I had tuned into. I was unfair. He responds strongly with calm rational explanation, making sense. IDK if he saw my apology but I like his style, subbed ever since. Be very happy with him as pilot.
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  13. Nice job on these Mentour. I'm one who somehow needs to know. Between you and Blocolirio I'm well informed.
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  14. Mentour's character, a snapshot: In a moment of cynicism few yrs ago I left snide comment here, critical is OK but I was a tad negative, only 1st or 2nd vid I had tuned into, I was unfair. He responds strongly with calm rational explanation, making sense. IDK if he saw my apology but I like his style, subbed ever since. Be very happy with him as pilot.
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  15. Pricy logging style to be avoided.
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  16. Media always grossly distorts perceptions of relative risks, they feed off it and emotional naive folks fall all over it.
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  17. Brothers tweaked the engine, as received, for more power before 1st attempts...if I remember correctly.
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  18. A bro of mine was a Mechanical Engineer for the B-777, they toyed with some ideas to spin up the wheels before landing and decided it wasn't worth the complications.
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  19. The way I see most wearing the masks they could only protect others, not protection for the person wearing it as they don't bother to fit them properly.
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  20. "Full of American tourists." As an American I sense trouble, bunch of fatties onboard. :D 4:00 300 passengers with mass of 600. Great story well told.
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  21. Depth and detail exceptional as per usual.
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  22. Headline: "One Eyed pilot successfully bush-lands an airliner." 😀 Saving this one.
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  23. This is a pertinent topic if one is interested in Boeing stock. Airbus screwed the pooch with the 380, going to hurt them.
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  24.  @NunYa953  Well NOW you know.
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  25. Some excellent perspective here, thanks!
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  26. Another fascinating story WELL told.
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  27. Mr. Mentour: A fantastic story of a 727 stalling at cursing alt, rolling over and diving near vertical (instantly going super sonic) over the Great Lakes, USA, and how they recovered at some 5k ft. alt. Good thing they weren't over the Rockies. Don't recall the yr but likely 1970's. Could be worth your telling with multiple airline fundamental lessons
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  28. As a previous and potential investor in BA this is a useful channel. I'm not worried about the safety personally.
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  29. Just wing it!
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  30. Mr. Mentour--I started with a snide comment 1st vid I watched and you responded properly so I subscribed and continue to enjoy. Thanks for your perspective and productions. Fascinating analysis I'd never thought of before concerning Airbus/American Airlines, etc.
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  31. As kids my sister went to back of 727 to use bathroom and accidentally attempted to open rear exit for a moment before realizing her dumb mistake. IDK the protections that exit had but it certainly wasn't immediately obvious how to open it. Needless to say she was a bit rattled by the experience tho I don't think but a couple of us noticed.
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  32. Exactly that was considered during early design stages of 777 and determined not worth the trade offs.
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  33. (becomes pertinent at 9:00) Airlines have become not only vastly cheaper to fly since 1980 but also incredibly safer. To state the obvious. I remember back then when the likes of Nader were predicting planes falling like rain due to deregulation. Some interesting insights here.
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  34. I appreciate this!--life long aviation buff with engineering background and aero interests plus a bro Mech. Engineer for Boeing Airliners I talk to, not a pilot, I have plenty to learn. (I delayed but SUB now) ;-)
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  35. A benefit of folks panicking for this is they will be less prone to panic next time. I simply store a few months of long life (25 yr.) freeze dried emergency food, doesn't take much space, stash in back of storage room and forget about it. After things settle down I will increase to 6 months reserves, plus I can provide much for myself from my own gardens.
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  36. For what it's worth--after few yrs of following channel and others on topic--this level of detail well told, while maybe not as applicable as some other excellent channels, is some fascinating story telling, engine and pilot details.... Plenty of useful info too; radar particulars, continue to fly would be trite except it's so crucial and easy to fail at in an emergency.
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  37. Why do they present this with a "bus driver" instead of someone who actually understands engineering?
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  38.  @MentourPilot  Lol. OK. Fair enough thanks for reply.
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