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Search: Posts Made By: Deltabravowhiskey
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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Mar 2011, 10:59
Replies: 62
Views: 74,835
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

The PC-12 has a far lower probability of failure...

The PC-12 has a far lower probability of failure than any single engine made. A low time pilot has a very high probability of killing himself (herself) despite a perfectly flyable aircraft after the...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Nov 2010, 20:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,695
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Are you saying that 747's exist WITHOUT main deck...

Are you saying that 747's exist WITHOUT main deck cargo doors? Now how can you make any money doing that?;)

Check the KLM fleet, they use quite a few on the Asian runs (combi's).
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2010, 22:48
Replies: 731
Views: 548,400
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

The reason for the descent is due to the rapid...

The reason for the descent is due to the rapid drop in temperature in the cabin as a result of shuting off the trim air. The procedure also shuts down packs 2&3 which supply air to the main deck and...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2010, 05:52
Replies: 731
Views: 548,400
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

On the Boeing Freighters you do not descend to FL...

On the Boeing Freighters you do not descend to FL 250. When you arm the fire suppression system for the main deck the pressurization system dumps the Cabin and maintains an internal pressure equal to...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2010, 13:27
Replies: 33
Views: 14,713
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

CRJ Windows are located at waist level, perfect...

CRJ Windows are located at waist level, perfect for the emergency brace position all while enjoying a great view.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2010, 12:20
Replies: 33
Views: 14,713
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

In an impact, yes the near fetal postion greatly...

In an impact, yes the near fetal postion greatly reduces the stress on the body since there are no shoulder harnesses in the pax seats to help decelerate the upper torso. In terms of vertical...
Forum: Questions
28th Sep 2010, 12:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,960
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Actual occurrence, GSM/3G device left in...

Actual occurrence, GSM/3G device left in transmit. Device while searching for a carrier (inflight) caused interference with the pressurization system. System operates on AC (400hz) voltage, GSM with...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Sep 2010, 03:13
Replies: 731
Views: 548,400
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

$250 for the Gizmo and pretty box $14,725 for...

$250 for the Gizmo and pretty box
$14,725 for the STC, paperwork and insurance

Sadly, I'd venture to guess I'm probably not too far off the mark.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2010, 03:10
Replies: 731
Views: 548,400
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

The FDX Suppression system mayl not work on a...

The FDX Suppression system mayl not work on a 747, the reason is that a 744, 742 and even the 777F do not use containers (typically). Each position is loose loaded to a specific dimension on a cookie...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2010, 11:47
Replies: 104
Views: 53,176
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

RTFQ.... But that is not what he was...

RTFQ....



But that is not what he was asking....



And to refer to my link...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jun 2010, 13:36
Replies: 104
Views: 53,176
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

When any engine (turbine or piston) are running...

When any engine (turbine or piston) are running and by definition of "running" (generating positive torque, regardless of rpm) said engine transmits that torque to the motors output shaft or in this...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jun 2010, 08:35
Replies: 104
Views: 53,176
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

The key is to follow the prop response to torque...

The key is to follow the prop response to torque from the motor (be it turbine or piston).

Constant speed propeller systems regulate a positive torque output from the motor and convert that...
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th May 2010, 00:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Freighters stay out of the area, however the...

Freighters stay out of the area, however the freight is trucked to the aircraft and moves on to its destination.

Freight can't be late, but people can always wait.
Forum: Tech Log
24th May 2010, 05:26
Replies: 21
Views: 6,355
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Devil Planning and flying an approach in a jet is a lot...

Planning and flying an approach in a jet is a lot like the approach to a woman, When you go down you slow down and the rest all falls into place.

On the other hand for the prop drivers when they...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th May 2010, 01:38
Replies: 48
Views: 10,288
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

To say that seniority alone provides the level of...

To say that seniority alone provides the level of safety required to take on the responsibility of a PIC is a bit foolish and that remains true regardless of what seat you sit in.
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Apr 2010, 13:02
Replies: 45
Views: 10,273
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Boeing is just like any other ACMI (or in this...

Boeing is just like any other ACMI (or in this case CMI) customer, Here today, and we'll see about tomorrow. If Boeing pulls the plug in 5 years you won't hear so much as a whimper as has been the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Mar 2010, 16:07
Replies: 4
Views: 4,534
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Who are you going to be flying for?

Who are you going to be flying for?
Forum: Flight Testing
16th Mar 2010, 12:01
Replies: 50
Views: 21,813
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

1.3 is more than arbitrary, it insures that...

1.3 is more than arbitrary, it insures that sufficient energy (speed) is retained during normal speed deviations in normal conditions. In turbulent conditions you can go rapidly from stabilized...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Mar 2010, 13:14
Replies: 22
Views: 7,492
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Not likely to be the case but don't think for a...

Not likely to be the case but don't think for a second that Boeing does not appreciate the 24 orders on the books worth $7.8 Billion in new aircraft.

Privately held companies can't offer the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
9th Feb 2010, 19:44
Replies: 47
Views: 33,048
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Same upper deck structure as a 400, however...

Same upper deck structure as a 400, however customers may elect to have variations from the 400 model to include 2 more additional lie-flat business class seats.

Atlas based on the latest...
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Jan 2010, 19:48
Replies: 47
Views: 33,048
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

The -2B is a standard two-spool axial flow...

The -2B is a standard two-spool axial flow turbine. The difference is the bi-directional flow from HPT to LPT increasing the energy transfer effiency.

Pratt is currently working on the "GTF" but...
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Jan 2010, 13:21
Replies: 57
Views: 19,444
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Intruder you're close but not entirely correct....

Intruder you're close but not entirely correct. The rest of the details are not suitable for public consumption (yet).

For the most part Atlas ACMI + Unique aircraft with unique capabilities =...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Jan 2010, 19:27
Replies: 57
Views: 19,444
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

It's actually in updated Atlas scheme (Not...

It's actually in updated Atlas scheme (Not Sonair) but different colors. I think it compliments the existing Atlas scheme quite well which in my opinion is one of the best paint schemes flying.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2009, 15:55
Replies: 4
Views: 2,456
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Low power on any turbine results in a high level...

Low power on any turbine results in a high level of leakage past the internal seals. This causes a larger volume of combustion gasses to be vented overboard via the drain mast.

Once the engine is...
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Dec 2009, 14:13
Replies: 47
Views: 33,048
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

I only have the operational details, nothing from...

I only have the operational details, nothing from the structural side of the house.

There are a lot of basic changes, nothing that much different than the -400. I will say however that if you...
Forum: Freight Dogs
19th Dec 2009, 14:50
Replies: 47
Views: 33,048
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

From the -8 Differences program from Boeing: ...

From the -8 Differences program from Boeing:


747-8 Hydraulic pump configuration:
(Changes from Baseline -400 are in Magenta)

#1 = 3.0 CIPR Engine driven Pump, 3.0 CIPR Air Driven Pump, Aux...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Dec 2009, 18:43
Replies: 47
Views: 33,048
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

It's a ground up redesigned wing. It shares...

It's a ground up redesigned wing. It shares nothing in common with any previous generation 747 wing, even the systems have been slightly changed.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2009, 19:59
Replies: 70
Views: 30,778
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Nope that is quite intentional to have the wings...

Nope that is quite intentional to have the wings flex upward like that. In fact all the new Boeings coming out will have an amount of flex that when under full load will rise significantly above the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Sep 2009, 19:31
Replies: 123
Views: 26,534
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

As long as freight is not moving on Amerijet that...

As long as freight is not moving on Amerijet that is what matters.

Regarding the passenger industry (And cargo), if any pilot group had the balls all Pilot's would stop and not cross a picket...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Aug 2009, 22:13
Replies: 356
Views: 59,376
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

I do believe that under ALPA the Polar leadership...

I do believe that under ALPA the Polar leadership at the time walked away from a (very good) deal for their FE's worth significantly more money (double the current).

Sadly, the last "best" offer...
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st May 2009, 14:14
Replies: 47
Views: 11,666
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Get an Antonov.

Get an Antonov.
Forum: Freight Dogs
19th May 2009, 04:10
Replies: 47
Views: 11,666
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

A Lear 31 beats the 777 hands down, 96% lower...

A Lear 31 beats the 777 hands down, 96% lower fuel burn!

The -8F carries 308,000# of freight. The 777 carries 226,000#

The 777 carries 27.7% less freight and burns 25% less fuel...

Point...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Apr 2009, 23:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,602
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Sure if you have a green card, and US-ATP. Plenty...

Sure if you have a green card, and US-ATP. Plenty of Europeans with the right to work in the US flying for UPS.

DBW
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Apr 2009, 09:08
Replies: 12
Views: 1,977
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

The "Lowest Standard" at any freight operation...

The "Lowest Standard" at any freight operation more often than not are the former PAX pilot's they hire...who usually can't handle it and leave or count the days until they are recalled back at their...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Mar 2009, 01:48
Replies: 98
Views: 35,035
Posted By Deltabravowhiskey

Ice? You have got to be kidding me! The...

Ice? You have got to be kidding me!

The PC-12 is a snow plow! I have gotten into ice with this aircraft which I called light to moderate, other aircraft in the area reported severe.

The icing...
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