Ex-Gulfstream International Airline pilot files complaint with FAA

[se1776]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/service...local/sfl-flbpilot0504pnmay04,0,1147673.story

I don't get.

Maybe you guys figure this one out.

 

[Abernathy]

What don't you get

 

[WalterSobchak]

Scariest part of the article was this quote from Gulfstream's VP of Legal Affairs:

"In general, we operate within the guidelines of the FAA," he said.

Wait, WHAT?

 

[Abernathy]

usually, we're typically often pretty good about being somewhat safe

 

[say again]

Unbelievable!!

 

[se1776]

INOP TCAS will ground an airplane?

That' what I don't get.

I know you need it for RVSM airspace.

I guess looking out the window doesn't count anymore.

Ok I get... they fly in the south where there is a lot of solid IFR condition.

 

[Weasil]

I hope he sues them.

 

[WalterSobchak]

INOP TCAS will ground an airplane?

That' what I don't get.

I know you need it for RVSM airspace.

(insert game show incorrect answer buzzer...here)

It is a common misconception but, no TCAS is required for RVSM operations. I get this question at least once a week, so you're not the only one that thinks this.

All you need is two independent altitude measurement systems, a functional autopilot system, an altitude alerting system, and a Mode C transponder.

I hope he sues them.

While, from the dispatch perspective, he was kinda being a pain in the arse to refuse a deferred TCAS...I hope he sues them, too. I don't see how he wouldn't win.

 

[Max Q]

I wouldn't dream of going anywhere near the Coral Springs training area with passengers, TCAS or not.

-Brett

 

[SmitteyB]

INOP TCAS will ground an airplane?

That' what I don't get.

I know you need it for RVSM airspace.

I guess looking out the window doesn't count anymore.

Ok I get... they fly in the south where there is a lot of solid IFR condition.

TCAS inop SHOULD ground airplane.

That airplane crusies at 230 knots, you would close on a slower aircraft much faster than you would think.

SHAME ON GULFSTREAM. I hope they shut those scumbags down.