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Search: Posts Made By: capt. solipsist
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Forum: Tech Log
29th Jul 2015, 11:54
Replies: 58
Views: 21,375
Posted By capt. solipsist

MD83FO Make them aware, that we are NOT...

MD83FO

Make them aware, that we are NOT SUPPOSED TO CALL OUT FCU ACTIONS.

We are supposed to call out all mode changes (via the FMA) and parameter changes. We are to locate the proper...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jun 2015, 01:22
Replies: 59
Views: 39,748
Posted By capt. solipsist

A37575 The closest I can cite is what is...

A37575

The closest I can cite is what is contained in ICAO Aerodrome Standards:

5.3.5.37 The angle of elevation settings of the light units in a PAPI wing bar shall be such that, during an...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2015, 08:43
Replies: 34
Views: 8,298
Posted By capt. solipsist

Too bad the new FCOM versions did away with the...

Too bad the new FCOM versions did away with the FCBulletins.

But if you still got access to them, a bulletin states that, with the FADEC working, the fastest rate of thrust reduction the FADEC...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2014, 00:07
Replies: 21
Views: 12,209
Posted By capt. solipsist

Default tropopause is 36,090 ft. If you're flying...

Default tropopause is 36,090 ft. If you're flying FL360 or lower, it's a non-issue. But if you're flying higher on considerably long sectors, predictions are gonna be affected, based on the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Aug 2014, 02:50
Replies: 6
Views: 4,583
Posted By capt. solipsist

With Lucio Tan re-taking control of PAL, heard...

With Lucio Tan re-taking control of PAL, heard that the 757 plans are gonna be scrapped.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Aug 2014, 12:55
Replies: 6
Views: 4,583
Posted By capt. solipsist

Heard gonna be online by Sept, with 747 guys to...

Heard gonna be online by Sept, with 747 guys to be rated. Not a happy bunch, of course.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Jul 2014, 12:27
Replies: 6
Views: 4,583
Posted By capt. solipsist

Pretty much a done deal. The 75s are ex-Shanghai...

Pretty much a done deal. The 75s are ex-Shanghai Airlines, sold for a song. PAL now could no longer claim to have the youngest fleet in this neck of the woods.
Forum: Tech Log
29th Apr 2014, 12:22
Replies: 14
Views: 5,473
Posted By capt. solipsist

vilas, I believe your reference to the 8...

vilas,

I believe your reference to the 8 FNPT sessions (Entry Level Training) applies only to those who have no previous multi-crew AND jet experience.

ELT is not required for those who flew...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
28th Jan 2014, 05:18
Replies: 8
Views: 4,797
Posted By capt. solipsist

Are the choices limited to remaining in the...

Are the choices limited to remaining in the aircraft vs. evacuation?

How about PRECAUTIONARY DISEMBARKATION?
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2013, 16:17
Replies: 11
Views: 7,677
Posted By capt. solipsist

Aircraft approach category is determined during...

Aircraft approach category is determined during the certification process and remains fixed.
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2013, 16:05
Replies: 46
Views: 23,272
Posted By capt. solipsist

For AIRBUS, V1 is Decision Speed, and you have 2...

For AIRBUS, V1 is Decision Speed, and you have 2 seconds more to initiate the reject. This is the "startle factor" included in Airbus performance computation. (Reference: Airbus Perormance Manual...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2013, 08:54
Replies: 11
Views: 2,856
Posted By capt. solipsist

REC MAX gives you .3G buffet margin, but you can...

REC MAX gives you .3G buffet margin, but you can choose a FL higher than that limited by .2G margin
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jan 2013, 02:58
Replies: 75
Views: 45,205
Posted By capt. solipsist

To those who keep on asking: The reason that...

To those who keep on asking:

The reason that Vietjet is not hiring even if they got a million routes being considered for expansion PROBABLY (did I say PROBABLY already?) is because they are...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2013, 02:42
Replies: 10
Views: 4,237
Posted By capt. solipsist

@CONFIture: Yes I was bored and simulated...

@CONFIture:

Yes I was bored and simulated the whole thing :)

TL at CLB detent all the time.

THS never reached the limits at all.

Other parameters unable to notice (I was flying alone).
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2013, 01:22
Replies: 7
Views: 5,458
Posted By capt. solipsist

there are actually more info in the AMM. my...

there are actually more info in the AMM.

my point is, it is not in the FCOM, ergo...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2013, 00:29
Replies: 7
Views: 5,458
Posted By capt. solipsist

turning OFF the fuel pumps during refueling is...

turning OFF the fuel pumps during refueling is NOT Airbus procedure.

of course I have an idea why some airlines do it. but if your airline does that, just better ask your airline.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Jan 2013, 10:43
Replies: 149
Views: 111,449
Posted By capt. solipsist

not for long. Dr. Hung (husband of Mdme....

not for long.

Dr. Hung (husband of Mdme. Thao) just signed a SIM training agreement with WCC Sim Center in Manila last Monday.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2013, 04:38
Replies: 10
Views: 4,237
Posted By capt. solipsist

A320 Normal Law, FL350 Autopilot disconnects...

A320 Normal Law, FL350

Autopilot disconnects middle of the Alpha Prot range.

With continuous manual sidestick back pressure, Autotrim continues to function.

Autotrim gave pitch up command...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2013, 04:13
Replies: 6
Views: 26,030
Posted By capt. solipsist

Above post is correct. The ECAM shall...

Above post is correct.

The ECAM shall indicate Max Speed 200kts. Be careful here, as it is so easy to overshoot the speed even on A/P and A/T, and you will get that repetitive chime on just a few...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jan 2013, 11:29
Replies: 12
Views: 8,139
Posted By capt. solipsist

Cuba Libre, it's in the Jepps :ok:

Cuba Libre,

it's in the Jepps :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2013, 10:31
Replies: 12
Views: 8,139
Posted By capt. solipsist

aircraft categories are not based exclusively on...

aircraft categories are not based exclusively on approach speeds but also include aircraft dimension in the categorization.

categorization also aims to ensure obstacle clearance.

it is fixed...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
26th Dec 2012, 10:52
Replies: 27
Views: 12,475
Posted By capt. solipsist

Exactly. When they report "Cabin Ready" it means...

Exactly. When they report "Cabin Ready" it means they must already be seated and belted.

Unless Cabin Ready means differently elsewhere?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Dec 2012, 10:34
Replies: 75
Views: 45,205
Posted By capt. solipsist

and TZ is now (happily?) preoccupied with...

and TZ is now (happily?) preoccupied with shielding his newbie pilot daughter from possible predators in AirPhil :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
26th Dec 2012, 10:25
Replies: 124
Views: 54,275
Posted By capt. solipsist

Actually, the probes themselves were not changed,...

Actually, the probes themselves were not changed, but were equipped with conic plates that protect the probes.

It is these conic plates that have the "probe holes" in them.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Dec 2012, 09:45
Replies: 75
Views: 45,205
Posted By capt. solipsist

The new Chief Pilot is ex-PAL, ex-VNA captain. ...

The new Chief Pilot is ex-PAL, ex-VNA captain. The ex-AirPhil guy mentioned below has already been sacked for incompetence.

I think the other agency aside from Paramount is not DA but FD...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Sep 2012, 04:12
Replies: 75
Views: 45,205
Posted By capt. solipsist

It is bad enough when an airline is run by...

It is bad enough when an airline is run by incompetents (imagine the Chief Pilot e-mailing everyone that OM Part B is not required? and was of course scolded by QA for this), but it's even worse when...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Sep 2012, 04:11
Replies: 7
Views: 3,018
Posted By capt. solipsist

I actually know the reverse. VNA is NOT...

I actually know the reverse. VNA is NOT upgrading expat F/Os anymore; heck, it is NOT RENEWING most of the F/O contracts as they are planned to be replaced by local cadets.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Sep 2012, 12:25
Replies: 75
Views: 45,205
Posted By capt. solipsist

98% of the people have no airline experience,...

98% of the people have no airline experience, including the CEO. The Chief Pilot is a backbone-less weasel who would never stand up for the pilots and would kiss anybody's ass just to keep his...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Aug 2012, 14:42
Replies: 75
Views: 45,205
Posted By capt. solipsist

4 Captains resigned from VNA and joined VietJet.

4 Captains resigned from VNA and joined VietJet.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Nov 2011, 09:34
Replies: 8
Views: 3,789
Posted By capt. solipsist

assumption: you are flying a light jet (a320,...

assumption: you are flying a light jet (a320, b737)

it depends on where the papi is located, whether in the 1000' point or 1350' point. if it is in the first, then it is ok (but doesn't really...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Nov 2011, 12:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,306
Posted By capt. solipsist

during driftdown, it is not your choice when to...

during driftdown, it is not your choice when to descend. acft performance dictates it.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2011, 02:27
Replies: 13
Views: 23,104
Posted By capt. solipsist

kuchan, good stuff :ok: may i have...

kuchan,

good stuff :ok:

may i have the reference?
Forum: Tech Log
19th Oct 2011, 15:40
Replies: 25
Views: 3,828
Posted By capt. solipsist

dhardesthard, you may have been off the bus...

dhardesthard,

you may have been off the bus for the last 6 yrs but your knowledge is still spot on :ok:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Oct 2011, 12:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,706
Posted By capt. solipsist

Flying up to age 65 is now in the VAR Ops. ...

Flying up to age 65 is now in the VAR Ops. Unfortunately, it is still not yet in the Vietnamese Labor Law.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Oct 2011, 03:20
Replies: 10
Views: 38,138
Posted By capt. solipsist

Green Dot is: 1. Best lift-to-drag ratio...

Green Dot is:

1. Best lift-to-drag ratio speed (Vmd). In 2 EO out condition, best "glide speed".

2. Maximum gradent of climb speed (max angle).

3. Maximum endurance speed (as pointed out...
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