If I remember my elementary statistics and Poisson theory correctly, the probability of 40 or more aircraft randomly experiencing mechanical issues simultaneously in a fleet of 700 is astonishingly low, assuming the mean is just 2-3 aircraft per day. Anyone care to speculate (or know?) what's happening with Southwest's 737s?
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If I remember my elementary statistics and Poisson theory correctly, the probability of 40 or more aircraft randomly experiencing mechanical issues simultaneously in a fleet of 700 is astonishingly low, assuming the mean is just 2-3 aircraft per day. Anyone care to speculate (or know?) what's happening with Southwest's 737s?Tags: None
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Originally posted by flashcrash View PostAnyone care to speculate (or know?) what's happening with Southwest's 737s?
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Originally posted by flashcrash View PostAnyone think there might be a connection with recent events?
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Originally posted by Gabriel View Post
I know Evan tends towards lack and white, but I didn't have any trouble interpreting his comment that all SWA 737's are -MinLavs. His sense of humour is good...
Then again, I am, on extremely rare circumstances, a bit sarcastic...It's generally a good indication that a largely inaccurate statement might be sarcastic.Les règles de l'aviation de base découragent de longues périodes de dur tirer vers le haut.
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3BS Survives near-death experience...
Rode a 737-not-max with a really nasty orange-blue livery today.
We left on time.
The plane was very full and a bit uncomfortable.
We arrived on time.
I got a cup of OJ and a bag of pretzels.
I did not did died.
I noted two slightly unique things:
1: Textbook upwind roll inputs on the takeoff roll- I was on the upwind side. Somewhat noticeable spoiler deflection at the beginning of the takeoff roll...then progressively lowered as we increased speed...then more of an as-needed response as we got near lift off. I know this is done in the industry, but it's very rare that I have noticed crosswind inputs on giant, heavy, wind-resistant airliners.
2: We float past the fixed distance marker...a little more nose up- and then a final little shove down to a slightly firm planting...I'm sure it happens sometimes- but usually I cannot detect a little nose-over to force touchdown.Les règles de l'aviation de base découragent de longues périodes de dur tirer vers le haut.
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