Crew Member Abandons Rest of Crew Jeopardising Mission | Ice Pilots | Wonder
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- Опубликовано: 11 апр 2022
- Duane's decision to leave the Electra crew unsupervised while he spends time at home jeopardizes the completion of a major contract, and could cost him his job. Young DC-3 co-pilot Graeme sees his chance to move up to a bigger plane disappear when he falls out of favour with Joe.
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Had an experience with Rudder Lock issues , as a ground handler
Cessna 402 about to take taxis
Pilot hadn't taken the Rudder Lock out on preflight.
Was taking to a other staff member when out of the corner of .my eye saw the Rudder Lock
Sprinted out to ramp, indicated to Pilot to Shut down !
Pilot was most Greatfull
Engineer Adam is a dude I definitely would want on my crew,, he always seems to come through
Makes for good television, but I see why Buffalo had their operation certificate over the winter of 2015-2016 revoked. Their operation is a textbook example of everything you don't want to do to avoid the chance of an accident. Overstressed flight crew, a pressure to complete the mission at any cost, a hostile working environment and resulting low pilot morale, using 75 year old planes in constant service while using spare parts from junkyards... As much as I'm looking for a pilot job, I wouldn't accept an offer to come work for Buffalo.
The only reason I would accept an offer to work for them is so that I can live up there. Jobs are not too prevalent up there. But then I am not a pilot so I doubt they are going to come looking for me. I'd be of no use to them. I do agree though, their methods seem pretty sketchy.
The episode where they complained about having to weigh passenger bags on their commercial flight was sort of nuts. Like guys you have to know the weight of the plane...
Love these episode keep up the good work
Seems to be a catalogue of errors, not just Duane's decision to oversee the job remotely. Why didn't the engineer spend a bit more time looking into the overspeed warning? What refuelling company goes out to an Electra with just a fraction of the fuel what they needed?
Probably why they have a high accident history.
Shamblesville
Duane is woeful, he should have been in contact with the refuelling company that they had enough fuel ready to go and frankly this is a two crew job meaning a second crew should have been onboard or flown forward in a utility plane to pick up the second leg.
This is a great tv program. Only thing that would make it better for me would be just a few minutes of footage of the town and communities, destinations.
watch other episodes 😁
So Dwayne was tightly scheduling 60 year old planes and perhaps not top-tier crews to meet a tight deadline. Surprise, not, things break, mistakes happen; people get tired and hit their physical and legal limits. Should have been taken into account. Bringing in a second crew may have used up most of their planned profit. Too bad.
On one hand the fact that Dwayne set up this contract and scheduled things as he did could also be a sign that he had great confidence in both the ability of the crews and the equipment to get the job done as planned. His dissapointment arose when he finally had to face the reality that everything is not going to work out exactly as he had planned and perhaps he raised the bar for performance higher than was possible under the circumstances. After all as you point out, planes break and need repair and even the best mechanic needs time, tools and parts on hand to diagnose and fix it. Even the best flight crews become tired and need rest and a break now and then so they can recharge. An overworked and tired and pressured crew are more apt to overlook or miss problems, make mistakes, etc. and in this profession 1 mistake can bring everything down completely.
I think Dwayne tried his best. But how can you schedule a anything with regularity on transportation that's usually in a museum. Reality is, they are going to break down. Lots.
@@fritzstudios8571 Bingo! You nailed it.
@@WitchidWitchid Dwayne should have negotiated a rest break layover stop as part of the contract, without it this is clearly a two crew job within the regulatory rules. Buffalo Joe is too cheap to fly forward/pay a second crew hence this shambles!
Peter seems to have a far better attitude. Humble wins.
I don’t understand why the military wouldn’t use their own Hercs to carry those loads?
One word, money. It is much cheaper to pay a flat fee to a private company than to pay your own pilots/crew, operating costs, etc. This is the reason why big airlines like Delta and United contract out less profitable routes to smaller airlines.
Moreover, the Canadian Air Forces doesn't have a lot of C-130s to spare. Many are tasked with overseas cargo duties, midair refueling, and search and rescue. Canadian Forces have too few planes and are stretched too thin.
Yep. No way to treat people especially when you have to go flying with them. Joe & Mickey are relics of a thankfully bygone era in aviation. Their attitudes have no place in aviation in the 21st century.
Yeah "Ole Joe" may well have the technical aviation skills but managing people & the necessary people skills required to get the best out of them is a skill that "Ole Joe" just does not have. He's a bloody Dinosaur from a bye gone age & should be sitting in a rocking chair reading the local paper & sipping on some nice drink of his choice!! It really is time for that "ole crock" to simply move on period!!
Why are all these idiots wasting their careers with Joe? 🤔
When men were men. Grow a set. You can't send boys to do a man's job.
I’m convinced that Joe is a registered sex offender
By god Braydon if joe saw your comment sir!! Whew! Haha jk :) .. He’s a good ol’e boy and although his attitude is sharp and seems crude, his views have been shaped with blood and sweat. Unfortunately most younger people lost general respect and work ethic, joe is probably going nuts with the nonschalant fn millennial attitude
Well Duane, if you were there you’d know what was happening!
RIP Duane
I think the Duane needs to work as part of the team not the head of the team. He doesn’t know the routes and “SNAFUS” that can happen. No built in time for issues. What a full of himself leader.
Is he deceased?
Remember: the drama is manufactured by editing hours of footage together to create a "story". The "one-on-one" interviews are given after the "cut" is assembled. This is narrative "reality" television, not necessarily reality.
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Do you mind if these dudes don't fly me UNLESS SAFETY VS BEING ON TIME is figured out..
Good one...
the guy laughing at them when the fire alarm goes off ;-)
Please make more new shows love your shows
This episode more than any other Buffalo episode I have seen, typifies the difference between a "Competitive & Confrontational" business style and system. Versus a "Cooperative & Complimentary" work environment & ethic. Buffalo Joe clearly prefers the former not the latter and his Company exudes just that, as does his behaviour. If Duane is responsible because he was/is the General Manager/ Manager. Then Joe Bryan is ultimately the/at fault here. But Duane is held responsible as being in charge. Then so should the Manager of the refuel stop airport on the shores of Hudsons Bay. The Buffalo Pilot was also ultimately responsible for all that went wrong in Nova Scotia. He is the Captain of the ship!!! He was ultimately & technically IN CHARGE and therefore responsible. The mechanic was also responsible for not dealing with the overspeed issue and should have investigated that major issue/event because there was prior knowledge from the "warning" during the flight. That issue should have been a non event, not another delay on the "play-day" they took in Nova Scotia. The refuel "excuse" was past history by then. Get over it and get on with it!! Basically if Joe is going to delegate to Duane. Then Duane should be able to delegate further down the Chain of Command. Not withstanding the insubordination of the flight crew disregarding direct instruction from Duane of managing the work & time loading etc. The day to day, or rather, the many hour to hour problems are directly related to the scary operating style of Buffalo Airways. This company could NEVER get ISO or CORE Certified.... That is terrifying..
If I was Joe I would have had a large staff meeting with all concerned and handed out MANY Letters of Reprimand. Starting with myself for error in judgement, trusting such an egregious bunch of disorganized, petulant incompetents. Then a letter to the Flight Mechanic etc etc...
There should have been a second crew in place to pick up the second leg, it was a long trip and heavy on the crew. This is clearly a two crew job, they should have used one of their utility aircraft to fly forward a second crew.
Duane is like a first world war general…. Hiding a long way behind the lines! But the pilots should also follow the FTL…. Nuts
i have wonder iof thoses are new or old, i love this show when it was on TV
That’s typical management behaviour. Making promises and just telling the actual workers to do it…even if you say it can’t be done they promise it and then get annoyed when you’re proved correct. They have no clue what real work is like and they blame it on the people who do the job that actually…you know…does something. I can promise the military all sorts of things, then just tell others to it all.
he throws safety in the wind when it makes his promise come true. He should have had 2 crews to start with. But Skippy would never admit it.
2:45 I love the mechanic eating the donut in the back of the cockpit. That's what we do!
30:22 As a mechanic "lockwire. It's workin' now. I just had to tighten the bolts." I realize how much of this show is all about drama.
good one😃😃
This organization would be better off if they learned how to pull a chain, rather than push it. 😶
So many weak links makes that almost impossible.
They talk about the need for teamwork, but their structure creates individual strife and skylarking competition. Just a matter of time before someone goes postal and sabotages that whole mess out of existence. 😬
I know this is years ago, but its astounding that they only had 1 airline running a contract like this. Should have had 2 or 3 running this. yes it would be double or triple the cost, but it would get done in a fraction of the time.
I’m assuming u mean one airplane and not 2 or 3. They aren’t structured enough imo for that they shoot from the hip atleast that’s how it looks from watching literally every episode like I have. One episode you have green co-pilots estimating jobs then another episode Mikey is then another one the chief pilot is then Dwayne is. When you do things like that mistakes get made on all levels and fingers get pointed in every direction on who’s fault it is. Their should be a few “salesmen” (for lack of a better word) where each person specializes in one plane like one is the Electra one is dc-3 one is c-46 or better yet each person is responsible for the contracts of each plane so they will know what contracts they have, pilots that can fly, planes that are ready to go and what the planes are capable of as far as where they can land and with what kinda weight but also be able to quote contracts for other planes If they need to but also they would have the time to call around looking for contracts not just waiting for phone calls. It makes no sense to have all these planes sitting not getting used then a contract comes up and it takes weeks and big money to get the plane ready.
@@peanutbutterisfu the shooting from the hip is for the show to create drama. this airline has been around for years. They know what they are doing, or else they wouldn't have survived this long. There is more going on behind the scenes than the show portrays. They also don't show all their employees because each employee who is shown has to be paid by the show.
The manager is a prat, obviously for the long distance the crew would need resting! He should have had a second crew ready at location to take on the next leg, they have utility aircraft that can be used to ferry crew this is all on him!
Oh God. How many times did I have to deal with the shortcomings of deliveries and supplies in the north. Good hearted people but they have little initiative or sense of urgency. Being an 'A' type myself and fronting for a highball construction outfit, it was very frustrating at times.
11:50 Graham should be appreciative to be able to fly with the boss that much, it's a huge advantage, so suck up..
Graeme made it. Flys for Sunwing now
And Andrew ended up with Cathy Pacific great to see 2 talented pilot's getting out of there 👍
Turbine engines are in DC-3's these days
Joe’s not motivating he’s degrading
Treats staff poorly . He needs a major attitude change .
@@larrysproul9424 I had an instructor like that....I was scared to even say "hello" to him
I have learned to dislike his whole attitude and childish winy ways. Acts like an old manchild kind of like Tesla or trump. They think they are the gods of the universe. Idiots with money.
Y's you're the man Dwayne Hicks.
Bidding on a contracts a no brainer it don’t make you a super star
But ensuring the fuel truck is full kinda matters
The guy’s incompetence is beyond belief
Shoulda been available one would think the guys useless
You really need to give the Season and Episode numbers. Otherwise you cannot watch these episodes in order. Which is ridiculous.
Should have had two crews in the beginning!
What kind of airhead takes a film crew home with him on his time off? Dwayne should try and find a niche in the entertainment industry - I will miss him.
It is contractually required. If the person is going to participate in the “documentary”, then they are required to provide certain levels of access. That’s why some individuals have reduced roles, they are non-participating and can only be filmed onsite.
Nothing but pure downtime with these guy's. Time to get some planes 30 years newer
I like watching this show because its entertaining. But it's also great in learning how not to run a business. If Buffalo Airways had any meaningful competition, they would have been out of business long ago.
If it was "my contract" I would want to be around until it was finished. Nothing looks worse than something going wrong and me not being around. Especially when I guaranteed the results.
No allowance for aircraft downtime, crew time off in contract?
It's obvious that the crew sabatauged Duane by taking the day off. With employees like that who needs a competitor airline? They all should've been demoted or fired.
Time to BUZZZZZ the Tower LOL
Buffalo better in warm climate in South America than the cold of NWT!
"Crew Member Abandons Rest of Crew Jeopardising Mission"...who abandoned the crew?
um new episode?
This Duane, wow. The successes are his, the failures someone else.
"We push on through yeahhhhh we push on throughhhhhhh. These airplanes flying in the fast laneeeee"
Hmm. Dd gt ft ct ha!?
Wonder ? Why do you send informtion to me and then tell me I am not allowed to watch it in my country? The third time now. I have been watching all the other video's ?
This is what I called enterteinemnt.
I thought this was "Most Dangerous Catch". Not a single fish.
Non aviation type people, really have no business managing an aviation company.
Seems like a pretty toxic workplace to me
Dwaine micro manager...fire him.
Where's the Canadian air force lift capacities?
Ah man The Sched is legendary. And Lubey is my fav.
That phone represents a period of time actually!!
Is anyone surprised that Duane's tenure at Buffalo Airways was less than 2 years?
he was used to clean mess like a scrub
Good. Fired I hope!
@@zimbabweflightcentreacadem7237 I think he was more a mess-generator, than a mess-cleaner.
I really liked the shows he was on. Very interesting seeing him make things easier and more sufficient at Buffalo.
@@jamesleesley I'll take that as master level sarkasm
One little detail such as making sure that the fuel truck at the first fuel stop was full before arrival caused the wheels to come off of the entire operation. The poor professionalism among the crew and management took it from there.
love this episode because its dummy duanes last. lol
He could of stayed working till that job was done then taken his time off afterwards
The crew are doing their job unlike Duane, who should be fired immediately
Music at 24:05 please?!
Not knowing somebody locked your tail is serious, tho your walk around will see it.
amazing this company keeps flying. no maintenance
Don't know how they still operate. Boggles the mind.
What do you mean no maintenance? It’s constant maintenance
If Dwayne had certain proceedures and conditions he wanted met, he should have been on the plane making certain they were. Don't sit at home and then complain about the way they are doing things.. His follow through sucks..
The manager could of hade this plane from day one it would of Ben great dwean made them few hundred thousand but lot of risk
Manny MANNY MANNY FullFlightSim hours here... yes those where the things we did.
btw three milion dollars ??? no way about 30 for a civilian one.. double that for a militairy version
Nobody wants an Electra simulator, so they’re cheap.
@@georgegonzalez2476 Well I'm not aware of their existance, but given the days of the electra it sure will not be a verry impressive sim.
I've seen people building a FFS based on MicroSoft technology. I do have my doubts but it sure will be better than using to original hardware.
So een Electra-Sim hardware conversion to a digital computer based version would be an option... still expensive though.
First takeoff of the ep was a takeoff from Greenwood CFB not Trenton hahaha
It could be the Dwayne is problematic...... But the crew not following orders within the legislation is beyond acceptable. I would give them a written warming
Joe knows zero about crew resource management
Things are easy really.....do things correctly and you will be OK. Do not make mistakes.
what airpace doesnt keep a farm, we keep 2x 10k. Jet A and 100 LL tanks right on the base and we are just a small flightschool, 50 planes tops mostly cessna 150s a few small jets but not much, also i didnt catch his name but I used to work with one of these guys right outside newyork. He was one of our pilots Iwas still a lineman at the time
Pure comedy
Duane seems very arrogant & not capable of self reflection.
Dwayne seems to be a bit of a knobend
So I just want to make sure u had a full day of rest but but did not load the plane at least? Wtf
Not a very professional group of people.
Curious to know where you work. I work in extreme environments myself, especially in the winter. I can be as bad worse than these guys.
I challenge you to find people that can put up with the conditions and be the professionals you seem to want
What????
This shows the blunder of an airline
Why would anybody want to work for this company? I seriously don’t understand.
Opportunity. It’s not as bad as it is on the show, but it’s still a bit crazy
Dweane you are the issue you should have organized this better re fuel to make sure there was a full tanker to re fule do not put the blame on the Pilot crew
The pilots should have hit the sack, leaving the groundy to sort the cargo, fact. The groundy can sleep during the flight.
Thease guys are all always wanting to quit instead of just relax when I train dudes in special job in no time at all you will be sick of it
The young pilots sure complain a lot
The kid with the Binion you’re a punk dude you’re you’re laughing at somebody’s maybe not doing and honestly I think you are the one that took it off and that’s pretty messed up and you should be ashamed of yourself
What happened to the title? I didn't see any plane land on a frozen lake! This was boring!
No need from the narrator to repeat
Why on earth do these people use those 70-80 year old aircraft? At some point they will run out of parts with no replacements then buffalo airways will be out of business.
They already purchased B737's, These videos were shot around 10 years ago
Not very many new aircraft can do this sort of work, thats why they still operate in the most remote places on earth
In the case of the DC3
Douglas built the ship to last, but nobody expected,
The crazy heap would fly and fly no matter how they wrecked it.
While nations fall men retire and jets get obsolete
The gooney bird flies on and on, at 11,000 ft
THEY PATCH HER UP WITH MASKING TAPE,
WITH PAPER CLIPS AND STRINGS,
AND STILL SHE FLIES, SHE NEVER DIES.
METHUSELAH WITH WINGS.
most of these runways are gravel. Modern planes use high bypass turbofan engines that have a low clearance in relation to the ground and bottom of the engine. These aircraft are incapable of performing takeoffs and landings on gravel runways because they can suck up gravel and destroy the engines. the most modern of planes that can accommodate a gravel kit is a 737 300 because they did not yet use high bypass engines
@@douglasdangelo6755 You meen Dash 200 737. The 300 and up were CFM56 powered.
No Hi viz. Or Uniform. Cowboy outfit. Never make it in a UK Airport. Or Airstrip
ohhhh canadaaaaaa
Why do you guys bother???
where the f'ck is Chuck
they should have ran both Electras
Crashing a simulator is no badge of honor.
This show has to be fake....no way...fuel by a. 2.5 gallon can for an hour, don't plug in the heater in the freakin' cold north, tanker truck is short of fuel and you lose 2 hours....but that costs you a full day as the crew just has to take a day off (flight crew ignores order to leave the aircraft).... Keystone Cops of aviation or faked. I vote for faked.
This makes Buffalo look like a total clown show.
the management is even worse, its like a 12 year old that wants to curse so bad but he says "freaking" and "dang it" instead.
Buffalo screwed Dwyane
People who think Joe is harsh, well, you must be a complete beta.
This Captain for sure and probably the F/O also are not what Buffalo needs !!!!!!
So the crew decided they could not operate the trip because of needed rest? And then we’re out having fun and flying a simulator and touring a base? “Bill, Something is amiss at the Circle K”