Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!

Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!

Folks, it’s been a tough season for the international airline industry. After a blessing of several years of relatively benign issues and impressive safety records, we’ve had a string of harrowing fatal accidents, from the Atlas 767 in IAH (#5Y391) to the Lion Air (#JT610)  and Ethiopian Airlines (#ET302) 737 Max crashes.

FIRST AND FOREMOST, from everyone here at Team Aux, we would like to extend our deepest, sincerest condolences for all victims and loved ones involved in all three crashes.

Boeing 737 Max in flight. Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!

The viability of the 737 Max series itself has now been called into question, and was finally grounded, by Presidential Order, in the U.S. While it may cause airlines and their passengers some inconvenience here and there—and Boeing, no doubt, tons of money—obviously, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

Flight Data Recorder recovered from ET 302
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Many of you have contacted me with questions regarding the Max issue, so much so that I felt the need to write this post. However, I will have to take a somewhat hands-off approach here by saying that, having flown an Airbus A321-series for the past quarter century, I’m pretty rusty on all things Boeing, and not exactly the expert that can knowledgeably speak up on this topic. 

That said, I will say this: the jury is still out on whether there is an actual design or software flaw, and many other issues, such as weather, airline culture, pilot training and experience, etc. etc., may very well factor into the final Probable Causes of the accidents in question.

These things take time, LOTS of time, to resolve, and the final NTSB report (for those accidents analyzed in the States, at least) typically take at least a year.

Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!

  • On 07 March, 2019, an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) was issued by the FAA regarding the B737 Max; on 11 March, this Continued Airworthiness Notification was issued to the International community.

I do feel that we’re approaching a saturation point and starting to feel “737 Max” burnout, as it were. Despite the initial perceived foot-dragging (which itself is now being investigated), the plane is now grounded, and Boeing and the FAA are on it. The system is working as designed, Boeing is an EXCELLENT company with an EXCELLENT safety record, and I expect a serious investigation and SAFE fix soon. Remember, we are talking about the safest transportation—by magnitudes—that mankind has ever devised.

This Just in—Video Update!

A great video by a Boeing pilot on the latest about the Max. Thanks to vigilant Blog Buddy James B. for the share!

Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ts_AjU89Qk

Many of you have sent me some excellent articles on the 737 Max topic, so for those that wish to read more, see the links below. I’ll also include some links to related Cap’n Aux articles, as the issue at hand does seem to have echoes of other Airbus related problems and fixes from the past as well, most notably Air France 447 and AirAsia 8501.

Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!

Be sure to read my Airways Magazine article, coauthored with Captain Bill Palmer, entitled, “Pull Down!” Harsh Lessons from the AirAsia 8501 Accident. (Link below.)

Finally, to learn from a famous airline accident that turned out “right,” I’ll include links to our fascinating “Black Swan Event” Video interview series with Captain Richard de Crespigny, of QF32 fame.

BUT FIRST . . .

Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!

Here’s a post that I was working on for you when the harrowing 737 Max story began to drop. I think it’s the perfect antidote to the tough, morale-smackdowning issues and questions we are now facing in the industry.

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By “perfect antidote,” I mean a new story about that always-guaranteed to lift the spirits Cap’n, the one from whom, after meeting, you can’t help but walk away with a ginormous smile on your face . . .

Yes! It’s time for another adventure by everyone’s favorite Cap’n, CAP’N DILLON! 

BUT FIRST FIRST . . .

Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!

Happy 25th, Airways!

Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon! Airways Cover Issue 2-19

Speaking of flying the Airbus for a quarter century, be sure to pick up a copy of our upcoming Airways Magazine, which will be our 25th Anniversary edition!

Airways Editor Enrique asked me to pen a special piece, which is titled, “A 25-Year Romance in the Sky.” I believe it will be very inspirational to aviators and avgeeks of all stripes, so don’t miss it!

And Now . . .

Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!

Cap’n Dillon’s Fantastic Flyin’ Formation!

Recently, my fellow aviators and I got together to throw Cap’n Dillon a big surprise. (If you don’t know who Cap’n Dillon is, be sure to watch “Cap’n Dillon’s Ecstatic Adventure,” below!) Not only did we get together for a formation flight in a couple of Stearman biplanes, but we also surprised him with something very rare, and very special . . .

As I reported last year, Captain Mike surprised Dillon by painting his name on the cockpit of his Stearman biplane. . .

  • Wow!
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Well, with this in mind, Team Aux Producer Bunny and I have been working on a very special project. But first, as always, an airplane ride! Strap in, and come on along with Cap’n Dillon for another aerial adventure!

Direct Link: https://vimeo.com/324918661

Did you watch it? If so, you’re grinning ear to ear, and most likely also have tears streaming down your face! Gawd, we love our beloved Cap’n Dillon! Can’t get enough of him! The perfect antidote to a rainy day.

Special thanks to model maker Dang, and to Cap’ns Tony A. and Mike D. (among others) who continue to help make Cap’n Dillon’s aviation dreams come true!

THIS POST IS DEDICATED TO THE VICTIMS AND LOVED ONES of the 5Y391, JT610, and ET302 accidents.

Related Cap’n Aux Articles

Boeing 737 Max and Related Aviation Articles

Special thanks to all our Blog Buddies who submitted these links (Craig J, JR, Rick S, et al), and also Blog Buddy James B—with whom I recently got to meet!

And Finally . . .

Special thanks to LAS Blog Buddy Rick S, his wife Cecelia and their buddy Guy for meeting up with us for dinner (& a few margaritas) during their PHX Spring Training vacation!

Don’t forget, if you’d like to meet up some time, let me know what town you’re in, or when you’re visiting PHX! Would love to meet you for lunch!

Until Next time,

This is Cap’n Aux . . .

Playing videographer to the Stearman formation, from the back of Cap’n Tony’s Mooney!

Formation Flyin’ Off!

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