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Two airliners 'within six seconds of impact' over Hong Kong Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-incidents/two-airliners-within-six-seconds-of-impact-over-hong-kong-20110927-1kv4w.html#ixzz1Z8sRPVfs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stoob:
    The TCASs talk to each other?
    That's affirmative.

    Communication takes place through a cycle that occurs several times per second, which then allows the TCAS system to build a 3D map of aircraft in the surrounding airspace, taking the other aircraft's range, altitude and bearing relative to itself, then using this data to determine the other aircraft's future position to determine if a potential collision threat exists.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadnought:
    That's affirmative.
    Roger that. Over.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bookblogger:
    Roger that. Over.
    I feel an "Airplane" inspired quotes session is on the way

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stoob:
    I feel an "Airplane" inspired quotes session is on the way
    "Get me Rex Kramer!"

    "Timmy, have you ever seen a grown man naked?"

    "I'm not kidding, and don't call me 'Shirley'"

    "Roger, Roger"

    "It's OK, I speak jive"

    "No, I've been nervous lots of times"

    "I take my coffee black, like my men"
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    Why is it called a "near miss"?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rayzilla:
    Why is it called a "near miss"?
    Last edited by shri; 28-09-2011 at 09:04 AM.
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    This video was taken from flight KA 433. They were a confused lot to begin with.

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    Where is the guy on Geo who was so proud of the HK airport a few months back???


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    Quote Originally Posted by HongKongFoot:
    Where is the guy on Geo who was so proud of the HK airport a few months back???
    Hk airport is excellent overall (service-wise, it has won many international airport awards) and until recently, in terms of ATC. But whether that can continue in the foreseeable future is another question...
    Last edited by Watercooler; 28-09-2011 at 03:06 PM.

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    The smoking lounge is too damm far away from the gates!

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