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Forum: Middle East
10th Feb 2021, 06:13
Replies: 77
Views: 28,644
Posted By jimmyg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCIg3YIN9-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCIg3YIN9-s
Forum: Middle East
8th Jun 2020, 01:54
Replies: 10
Views: 5,714
Posted By jimmyg

It is not necessarily new A/C only repainted from...

It is not necessarily new A/C only repainted from former Red Crescent President after clean up.
Forum: Tech Log
5th May 2020, 03:58
Replies: 23
Views: 7,434
Posted By jimmyg

We are looking at a propeller aircraft and we...

We are looking at a propeller aircraft and we must equate for two different animals. Power = Force X Velocity (Thrust X TAS)

For the Jet aircraft, all performance considerations come back to...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2020, 03:35
Replies: 20
Views: 3,935
Posted By jimmyg

Something to consider; It has been my...

Something to consider;
It has been my understanding that high mins regulations pertains to dispatchability of high mins pic.
If weather is at or forecasted to be at or below high mins, no go. Now...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2019, 11:42
Replies: 36
Views: 12,641
Posted By jimmyg

Exactly; A good example of using scenarios are...

Exactly; A good example of using scenarios are what Airbus and other are attempting with upset recovery training. Which will help recognize and contain startle factor with more advanced simulator...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Dec 2019, 11:08
Replies: 22
Views: 13,760
Posted By jimmyg

"The numbers don't lie" is a rally cry since my...

"The numbers don't lie" is a rally cry since my early aviation math and physics days.

"In all of mankind's engineering endeavors, nothing proves the laws of physics and mathematics more succinctly...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2019, 09:05
Replies: 22
Views: 13,760
Posted By jimmyg

I believe Airbus FlySmart takes in a number of...

I believe Airbus FlySmart takes in a number of performance values. Not sure if Flex temp is a primary consideration.
As per Flysmart/NavBlue:
"Takeoff performance The Takeoff module provides the...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2019, 07:15
Replies: 22
Views: 13,760
Posted By jimmyg

I am now getting kick back from our some of our...

I am now getting kick back from our some of our most senior captains against the use of flaps 1+F takeoff.
The latest is in the high OAT we operate in; ME, the increase in V1 speed which is even...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2019, 06:49
Replies: 22
Views: 13,760
Posted By jimmyg

There appears to be some misinformation...

There appears to be some misinformation continuing to go around our Airbus pilot group concerning the belief that flaps 2 is better for takeoff and second segment climb performance, when just the...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2019, 01:43
Replies: 22
Views: 13,760
Posted By jimmyg

Takeoff flap setting

We are having an ongoing debate of the pros and cons of flaps 1 vs flaps 2 T/O on the Airbus 320. Ever since FlySmart has incorporated the optimizer for takeoff flap setting, which has consistently...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Oct 2019, 03:47
Replies: 6
Views: 2,285
Posted By jimmyg

Quite common to do on an oceanic flight which...

Quite common to do on an oceanic flight which dependent on what scenario you use; eng out, decompression etc. Which is given to you in a lat long and input as a waypoint. Most important to remember...
15th Jul 2019, 14:37
Replies: 213
Views: 248,010
Posted By jimmyg

Replaced/fired VP of Ops Air Canada....rumor has...

Replaced/fired VP of Ops Air Canada....rumor has it had much to do with handling of multiple flight operation incidents and near disastrous Air Canada Flt 759 SFO
15th Jul 2019, 12:23
Replies: 213
Views: 248,010
Posted By jimmyg

When CEO of Bamboo Airways EDDY DOYLE was...

When CEO of Bamboo Airways EDDY DOYLE was presented with recruiting contract breaches and misrepresentations, he immediately blocked my Linkedln profile from Bamboo.
Forum: Middle East
24th Mar 2019, 11:32
Replies: 258
Views: 261,722
Posted By jimmyg

Beware

Here we go again.....Amiri is hiring once again on all fleet types except B747-8. Only difference this time is they are trying to keep themselves secret. The two recruiters I know of contractair and...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Apr 2018, 07:20
Replies: 59
Views: 14,075
Posted By jimmyg

Dear Killaroo, I understand and agree with...

Dear Killaroo,

I understand and agree with what you are saying; SOP vs. AIRMANSHIP. When the doo-doo hits the fan prioritizing the golden 3 are paramount. Missing the forest for the trees can be...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2018, 23:35
Replies: 59
Views: 14,075
Posted By jimmyg

Thank for bringing this more egregious use of non...

Thank for bringing this more egregious use of non standard communication. Check list examples are on the top of my list of communication no no's.

The one I see the most at my outfit on the Airbus...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2018, 07:30
Replies: 59
Views: 14,075
Posted By jimmyg

Dear Pineteam, I am doing some research for...

Dear Pineteam,

I am doing some research for a future article, so you all's input will be of great assistance.

Lol....yes even better still calling 1000' to go even though we are well within...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2018, 03:53
Replies: 59
Views: 14,075
Posted By jimmyg

Non Standard communication

As a contract pilot and TRI on the Airbus flying with many different organization and cultures all over the world. I find it interesting, if not at times disturbing at the amount of non standard...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2018, 05:44
Replies: 13
Views: 4,290
Posted By jimmyg

Not sure if this will answer the question to...

Not sure if this will answer the question to design sensitivity although focusing particularly on the A320 family, the questions are... the ELACs and SECs merely actuator controllers for the control...
Forum: Middle East
8th Oct 2017, 10:26
Replies: 56
Views: 90,369
Posted By jimmyg

Is the salary the same if you have GACA 320...

Is the salary the same if you have GACA 320 licence?
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2017, 13:33
Replies: 32
Views: 8,796
Posted By jimmyg

Dear Pinteam, Absolutly, applying an AOC...

Dear Pinteam,

Absolutly, applying an AOC with VS and managing the slow bleed off of airspeed to TOC is IMHO a decent technique a very acceptable way to manage your climb profile. Back in the day...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Sep 2017, 08:42
Replies: 32
Views: 8,796
Posted By jimmyg

Perhaps you would care to enlighten us with a...

Perhaps you would care to enlighten us with a intelligent response other than obnoxious Games of Thrones sardonic nonsense.

By the way;

The quote was originally said by Ygritte in Chapter 15...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Sep 2017, 02:47
Replies: 32
Views: 8,796
Posted By jimmyg

A bit more expanded from my previous post: ...

A bit more expanded from my previous post:

The best Rate of Climb occurs at a speed where there is Maximum Excess Power. As jet engines directly produce Thrust, not Power, it is necessary to...
Forum: Middle East
8th Nov 2016, 11:42
Replies: 19
Views: 4,043
Posted By jimmyg

SL and SK are in bad shape sitting in OKBK on...

SL and SK are in bad shape sitting in OKBK on cargo ramp for years.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Sep 2016, 04:53
Replies: 4
Views: 3,890
Posted By jimmyg

Parallel visual SFO

https://www.facebook.com/1600021113597594/videos/1770111276588576/

Same request from ATC to not overtake but can be difficult, but posses no problem, been done numerous times.

Good controllers...
Forum: Middle East
27th Apr 2016, 00:24
Replies: 172
Views: 150,439
Posted By jimmyg

I find it intriguing that for most of us who have...

I find it intriguing that for most of us who have too high an opinion of our innate knowledge start off knowing nothing. A year or two later, with a few thousand hours, think that we know everything....
Forum: Middle East
18th Apr 2016, 10:10
Replies: 53
Views: 35,941
Posted By jimmyg

Thank you Exekcabincrew, Nice illustrational...

Thank you Exekcabincrew,

Nice illustrational video of what real leadership is all about :ok:
Forum: Middle East
18th Apr 2016, 09:35
Replies: 158
Views: 85,629
Posted By jimmyg

I must applaud those that stand up and yell " no...

I must applaud those that stand up and yell " no more jello Mom " !

Unfortunately if more people took a stance the race to the bottom of the toilet in this and other industries may not have been...
Forum: Middle East
17th Apr 2016, 13:01
Replies: 158
Views: 85,629
Posted By jimmyg

Change can be applied through public sentiment...

Change can be applied through public sentiment only when it begins to effect the bottom line.

Unfortunately real change in this industry seems to happens when the " Tombstone Factor" has been...
Forum: Middle East
17th Apr 2016, 12:35
Replies: 53
Views: 35,941
Posted By jimmyg

Thank you Nikita, Spot on! this is one of my...

Thank you Nikita,

Spot on! this is one of my major grips.

If I get another management memo with "team" written 12 times, I think I am going to die.

Yes we do live in a bottom line kind of...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Apr 2016, 01:36
Replies: 55
Views: 33,868
Posted By jimmyg

Make-work programs in the cockpit can possibly...

Make-work programs in the cockpit can possibly distract and only add minutia to the job. By creating non essential busy work items to your environment only adds to ones workload.

I do find it...
Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2016, 10:14
Replies: 39
Views: 10,376
Posted By jimmyg

Points taken..... there is a time and place for...

Points taken..... there is a time and place for different modes for different situations. My technique is not for everyone. I prefer to say when, where, how fast and how much at times, rather than...
Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2016, 08:14
Replies: 39
Views: 10,376
Posted By jimmyg

Yes quite are correct; I stand corrected open...

Yes quite are correct; I stand corrected open descent will maintain idle and make at time wild V/S adjustments to maintain such, open climb the same. You can set selected speed for what you want,...
Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2016, 02:47
Replies: 39
Views: 10,376
Posted By jimmyg

It never ceases to amaze me why on earth so many...

It never ceases to amaze me why on earth so many folks rely on open climb/Descent (Airbus) FLC/Vnav ( Boeing ) and are actually trained to do so for minor vertical profiling.

Most specifically in...
Forum: Middle East
12th Sep 2015, 11:15
Replies: 15
Views: 10,186
Posted By jimmyg

Why Emirates Is Not a Real Airline

"The government is also willing to employ gimmicky accounting tricks in an attempt to hide this massive government funding, because these subsidies violate the Open Skies agreement between the U.S....
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