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Forum: Tech Log

28th Aug 2017, 12:12

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Is this a good way to burn off extra fuel

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Posted By Check Airman

That's what I don't understand about the EU...

That's what I don't understand about the EU system. We all know that we're using assumed weights here, but under the FAA, you're required to use the best available information regarding your actual...

Forum: Tech Log

28th Aug 2017, 04:56

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Posted By Check Airman

This has got to be the most curios thread on...

This has got to be the most curios thread on pprune I've seen in a while. Some people seem to be more willing to knowingly depart overweight, than heat the brakes up a bit. Live and learn...

Forum: Tech Log

27th Aug 2017, 17:47

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Is this a good way to burn off extra fuel

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Posted By Check Airman

Touché Agreed that it isn't preferred, but...

Touché

Agreed that it isn't preferred, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Forum: Tech Log

27th Aug 2017, 10:50

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Is this a good way to burn off extra fuel

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Posted By Check Airman

Show me where it says you can't ride the brakes....

Show me where it says you can't ride the brakes. Like I said, it's not unheard of over here. Different philosophies I suppose. Filing a report would be seen as a gross overreaction to that technique....

Forum: Tech Log

27th Aug 2017, 02:56

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Is this a good way to burn off extra fuel

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Posted By Check Airman

Who said anything about smoking hot brakes?

Who said anything about smoking hot brakes?

Forum: Tech Log

27th Aug 2017, 02:54

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Is this a good way to burn off extra fuel

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Posted By Check Airman

3) Our system allows us to send for new numbers...

3) Our system allows us to send for new numbers when the temperature changes significantly. The performance paperwork that comes with the dispatch release covers a temperature range, and the...

Forum: Tech Log

27th Aug 2017, 02:51

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Is this a good way to burn off extra fuel

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Posted By Check Airman

@Jammed Stab I'm unaware of your type, but...

@Jammed Stab

I'm unaware of your type, but assuming you were at 2 out of 10 units, I wouldn't be overly concerned with degradation of stopping performance, or brake cooling after takeoff.

I'm...

Forum: Tech Log

27th Aug 2017, 02:45

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Is this a good way to burn off extra fuel

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Posted By Check Airman

Not sure where you fly, but in the companies I've...

Not sure where you fly, but in the companies I've flown for, it clearly states that the indicated weight at the start of the takeoff roll must not be more than the applicable maximum.

Which...

Forum: Tech Log

23rd Aug 2017, 06:14

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Posted By Check Airman

At my company, if we're landing weight limited,...

At my company, if we're landing weight limited, the paperwork will show it explicitly. A quick message to dispatch will have us on the way in minutes.

Forum: Tech Log

21st Aug 2017, 00:13

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Posted By Check Airman

The prevailing wisdom from the east side of the...

The prevailing wisdom from the east side of the Atlantic seems to be that it was a bad idea. It's done from time to time on the western edge. Seems like there were 3 options:

1. Ride the brakes...

Forum: Tech Log

20th Aug 2017, 17:07

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Posted By Check Airman

Never flown a widebody, so out of ignorance, I'll...

Never flown a widebody, so out of ignorance, I'll ask what the size of the plane has to do with it.

You said the brake temps were at 2 units. What's the maximum for takeoff? If there's still a...

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