Warning Memphis Runway 9/27 - Page 2 - Airline Pilot Central Forums

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BooyaOhYeah , 04-15-2010 09:55 AM

Line Holder

I took some time to read most of his PDF report. Some of the stuff is pretty amazing. There's also a claim that FedEx or the Airport tried to kill him...two days in a row via sabotage.

The evidence is pretty compelling though.

#12

JohnnyViper , 04-15-2010 10:17 AM

Gets Weekends Off

Thread of the Year material here. Don't ruin it with facts and logic, Cliffy.

I love the wheel falling off assassination attempt. If they wanted you gone, why not just have some homies pop a cap in you while you were taking a look at your wheel on the interstate? It's happened before.

#13

guycobb , 04-15-2010 10:50 AM

Banned

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Originally Posted by Cliffy170

I won't even dignify quoting his post in my reply.
First, Mr. Cobb was fired from FedEx for violating the terms of his employee shipping account. He is no longer an employee for the company.

Second, I applaud Mr. Cobb on his outstanding accomplishments and thoroughness in which he presents his case, although his conspiracy theory-esque explanation of his vehicle mishaps are a misguided attempt to cast blame on a "secret" group tied to his former employer.

Third, The FedEX and MIAC engineering departments have all reviewed Mr. Cobb's reports and have concluded that there is no threat to RWY 09/27 operations nor is there a threat to commercial or private aircraft.
- The bounced landing, go-around, and subsequent tailstrike was on Rwy 09. According to pilot testimony, the aircraft was airborne again just past the extended centerline of Rwy 18L/36R. The aircraft touched down approx. 1100 feet east of the approach end of Rwy 09; the minuscule slope of the runway was not even in the touchdown zone let alone become a contributing factor in causing the aircraft to "pitch up"
- The superhub facility is also situated over the tunnel. The weight of the structure and supporting sort equipment, vehicles, and freight pallets are much higher than the footprint of a landing aircraft. The floors show no cracking or buckling, yet the thickness of the concrete floors are rated at a lighter load limit.
- The taxiway "Victor" and "300-series gate taxiways" show no signs of damage above the tunnel, while their use is much higher than the runway.

Third, Mr. Cobb has pointed out that his pleas for media attention have fallen on deaf ears; and, now feels that an airline website is an appropriate forum to present his case. The motive is clear: to instill panic and create doubt as to the safety of a "proven sound structure."

Give this the attention it deserves - another joke, a conspiracy theory nutcase wanting to draw attention to himself. Jeep wheels? Bulldozers? Cracking concrete? Sagging ceilings? Seeping walls? I imagine Mr. Cobb's home office to be cluttered with the "Official documents" and "tattered blueprints" that he uses to support his claim of impending apocalypse. Mr. Cobb is just another disgruntled whistleblowing former employee intent on exacting revenge on the company that terminated him.

Game on Cliffy. I have yet to have anyone successfully refute my documentation, specifically FedEx Express or the Airport Authority. Remember that the data is all coming from Express and the Airport Authority. I did not write the studies, structural drawings, or create the $45 million dollar revolving line of credit the Airport used just in case their FAA entitlement loans didn't come in on time. If my mom was using my shipping account for five years why would Express terminate me two weeks before the new runway opened unless they knew that I would keep asking them to look at the data. All I can say Cliffy is I'm from Missouri so if you want to call me a joke then you're going to have to Show Me that tunnel : )

#14

USNFDX , 04-15-2010 10:58 AM

Gets Weekends Off

Axe meet grinder!

#15

The Walrus , 04-15-2010 11:11 AM

Gets Weekends Off

Maybe you should send it to George Noory at Coast To Coast Radio. He will get the word out.

#16

MD11Fr8Dog , 04-15-2010 11:12 AM

...Whatever It Is!

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Originally Posted by Grumble

Here, let me help:

#17

MD11Fr8Dog , 04-15-2010 11:14 AM

...Whatever It Is!

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Originally Posted by The Walrus

Maybe you should send it to George Noory at Coast To Coast Radio. He will get the word out.

Naw, Jeff Rense would be better!

#18

Fr8doggie , 04-15-2010 11:17 AM

Gets Weekends Off

USA Today is always looking for an excuse to publish Sky Is Falling material, especially when it involves airplanes. They don't even care if the facts are wrong or disputed so this would be perfect win-win for them. If it's true, they get a scoop, if wrong then they sold a few extra copies and once again nonetheless scared the S__ out of all the flying public.

Have they turned down the story?

#19

guycobb , 04-15-2010 11:18 AM

Banned

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Originally Posted by guycobb

The NTSB report states that "Witnesses reported that the rear fuselage of the airplane scraped the runway for about 3,000 to 4,000 feet". If the entire runway is just under 9000 feet and you've landed, pitched, bounced and landed again and then begin with a tailstrike for 3000 to 4000 feet then you will have had to have passed over the tunnel which is just east of the center. Keep in mind that I interviewed and recorded Tom Clarke, the Airport Authority's Chief Planner who was the person who told me about the damage in the tunnels in addition to what I saw and reported to Express. Express Operations and the MIAC have the most to lose here. I'm in no way trying to scare anyone, I just think that a lot of parties other than the pilots have been attempting to make decisions for them and this is an opportunity for them to decide for themselves. I'm making my living as a painter so can't say I'm feeling disgruntled.

#20

guycobb , 04-15-2010 11:20 AM

Banned

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Originally Posted by Fr8doggie

I have never contacted USA Today but you are correct in that I did see their IP address contected to the site today but no feedback.