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Old 11-22-2016, 12:40 PM   #4361
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WestJet Encore flight 3105 from YVR to Prince George is having an issue with its front landing gear. Currently flying around the Prince George area. Tweets form a reporter in Prince George indicate they will attempt to land shortly.

Nose gear not down, or partially down or not locked is not the end of the world. I'd expect a nice landing keeping the nose off for as long as possible before gently lowering it down to the runway.
So what would the procedure be for something like that? I imagine that is something that is trained for?

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Old 11-22-2016, 12:40 PM   #4362
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Update, it just landed safely.
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Old 11-22-2016, 01:17 PM   #4363
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Looking at Flightaware, it appears the destination was actually Terrace and they diverted to Prince George. Glad to hear it turned out okay.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/WEN3105
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Old 11-22-2016, 01:19 PM   #4364
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Ah yes, good catch.
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Old 11-22-2016, 01:36 PM   #4365
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The gf is on that flight on Sunday. scary stuff.
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Old 11-22-2016, 01:45 PM   #4366
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The gf is on that flight on Sunday. scary stuff.
Thoughts and prayers.
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Old 11-22-2016, 01:52 PM   #4367
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You should be more worried about her travel to and from the airport.
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Old 11-22-2016, 01:55 PM   #4368
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Or doing dishes
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Too soon dude!
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So I just had an allen key confiscated by airport security. I forgot it was in my bag and it had gone through security unnoticed numerous times before today.

I know the rule is "no tools" but this seems a little extreme. Are there things on a plane I could start unscrewing?
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Old 11-23-2016, 06:40 AM   #4371
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Didn't know they weren't allowed. I've flown many times with one in my camera bag(for tightening the tripod mount plate). Guess I got lucky?
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Old 11-23-2016, 07:30 AM   #4372
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Huh, I had no idea an allen key was no go.
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Old 11-23-2016, 07:59 AM   #4373
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I think I just had an over zealous security guard. I have been reading up on what you cannot take on board:

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Screwdrivers, crowbars, hammers, pliers and wrenches
So it looks like allen keys are okay.
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Old 11-23-2016, 08:14 AM   #4374
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Yes, but allen wrenches are not.

Terminology!
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Old 11-23-2016, 08:42 AM   #4375
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Everyone knows these fancy new planes are built just like your Regissör table...
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Everyone knows these fancy new planes are built just like your Regissör table...
I'm picturing three workers hauling out a giant allen key to tighten the wings after every flight...
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Old 11-23-2016, 09:01 AM   #4377
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I'm picturing three workers hauling out a giant allen key to tighten the wings after every flight...
just like this
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Old 11-23-2016, 09:43 AM   #4378
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Tomorrow at 1030 local time in Tolouse, France the Airbus 350-1000 will have its maiden flight. It will be the longest twin engine airliner built, beating the 777-300ER by 1 inch.

https://twitter.com/ReutersAero/stat...62161964994560
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Old 11-23-2016, 10:12 AM   #4379
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The only place I've ever used an allen key on an airplane is on subcomponents, I think 5mm is the biggest I've ever needed.

That said if you hold one in your hand the right way and punch someone you could easily punch a hole in their cheek and ruin their ability to blow up a balloon.
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Old 11-23-2016, 10:42 AM   #4380
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Back before 9/11 I was travelling with a co-worker to the U.S. for some work. I had a small pocketknife in my briefcase which I had forgotten about (very small, as in the blade is about an inch long). He had a pair of needle nose pliers in his. Guess who's item was confiscated by security and who's was okay to take on.

Also reminds me of a buddy who flies for one of our airlines. Security took away his nail clippers and told him they could be used to take control of the aircraft.
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