CRJ crash at KLEX:

If you are on the correct runway when you line up on the centerline for
departure, the localizer needle will be centered. If it is pegged to one
side or the other, you are probably on the wrong runway, or at least have
time to doublecheck what you are doing.

Jim



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On 28 Aug 2006 08:07:58 -0700, "Tony" wrote:

If it's not on your checklist, add "verify the DG matches the runway
heading before advancing power for takeoff." My experience is, that
will catch a failed vacuum pump, not a wrong runway. I also like to
have one of the navs tuned to the ILS frequency and it's NOT because I
never see the localizer needle centered when I fly an approach!


I'd appreciate an explanation for tuning to the ILS.

David

wrote:

On 28 Aug 2006 08:07:58 -0700, "Tony" wrote:


If it's not on your checklist, add "verify the DG matches the runway
heading before advancing power for takeoff." My experience is, that
will catch a failed vacuum pump, not a wrong runway. I also like to
have one of the navs tuned to the ILS frequency and it's NOT because I
never see the localizer needle centered when I fly an approach!



I'd appreciate an explanation for tuning to the ILS.

I can't speak for Tony, but I tend to do this also in case I need to
make a hasty return to the airport I just departed.

Matt

Go to the following link and scroll through "The Photos" until you get
to one that shows the taxiways to both runways 22 and 26. There is a
taxiway not shown on my airport layout that is even better for runway
22. Instead of heading directly towards the numbers (that taxiway is
still there), it goes more to the right and onto an "underrun" area
with chevrons pointing towards the threshold.

http://www.wcpo.com/specials/2006/5191/

If this is the taxiway change that some are reporting it seems to be
even better than before and in either case they must cross Rwy 26 to
get to Rwy 22.

Ron Lee

It's a simple line up check that works with any aircraft, similar to
your 'Gump' check.. squak, strobe, lights, and ice,
A/C & pressurization, controls free heading, altimeter.

Bush

On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:56:15 -0500, Bush
wrote:

6:10 PM the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that
the Comair flight was assigned departure from runway 22, however
departed runway 26 (3500 ft.) since it was closer to the terminal.
Accelerate-stop for this A/C at this weight should be some 5356 feet.
Jees they'll let anyone fly them.

"It is that large chain of events, with no intervening variable, that
produces the accident"

Bush

Bush wrote:
It's a simple line up check that works with any aircraft, similar to
your 'Gump' check.. squak, strobe, lights, and ice,
A/C & pressurization, controls free heading, altimeter.

Bush

On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:56:15 -0500, Bush
wrote:


6:10 PM the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that
the Comair flight was assigned departure from runway 22, however
departed runway 26 (3500 ft.) since it was closer to the terminal.
Accelerate-stop for this A/C at this weight should be some 5356 feet.
Jees they'll let anyone fly them.

"It is that large chain of events, with no intervening variable, that
produces the accident"

Bush


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