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Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2011, 05:46
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

Last one I timed was in the A32/B73 class and I...

Last one I timed was in the A32/B73 class and I think it took 23 secs from roll to take off.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 12:20
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

de facto

Thats why I am NOT a line pilot....I love the MD-11 moments:E

As far as surfaces are concerned..

"For aircraft such as the Boeing 747, a 10 cm layer should be used"

A layer of what? Are...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 11:51
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

Laughable

Tennis courts have a better surface than that :mad: runway had. Sir Robert McAlpine will be turning in his grave.

AAIB Bulletin: 6/2007 G-DOCT EW/C2005/07/01
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 10:45
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

at moment a Toyota Corolla until I get the...

at moment a Toyota Corolla until I get the Porsche insured..

jets are diff?

seriously...are jets diff to anything else?

are we talking jet blast behind here or what?

complaints from...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 10:37
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

Question

320 is off line...If there is doubt about runway length...why not

At the hold position...spool up the engine with the brakes on..then release say with throttle at 75%..

Or is this a big NO NO?
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 10:08
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

I see....

A song?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loca_(Shakira_song)

right....
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 09:50
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

I'm losing the plot here......this "LOCO" stuff...

I'm losing the plot here......this "LOCO" stuff is confusing me..

Here we go: "Loco is Crazy in Spanish"

Could be BA "speak" due to merger with Iberia?
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 09:21
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

We get ours at the wreckers yard..

We get ours at the wreckers yard..
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 09:10
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

de facto

What brand tyres are used in China please?

Has Hankook got round to this yet.... or are they mostly Bridgestones?
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 08:53
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

Devil Haha

"line up and wait" hope the main gear is OK....

"line up and hold" hope the main gear holds up

320

That whole Concorde tyre thing was a JOKE.
As though Michelin was above making the...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 08:38
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

Nah not tyre wear

Tyres are cheap. The stress is on the members and wing roots. Hard turns are not good. Can happen quite fast in the life of the airplane. I bet Japan operators have these issues on the short hops. As...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 08:16
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

de facto

You misunderstand. I mean the TWIST forces and the MAIN GEAR. The nose gear is not the issue.

See what I mean?...the diameter of the wheel sets are not that great in comparison to say the total...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2011, 07:35
Replies: 69
Views: 28,527
Posted By DERG

Something to think about...

Anyone any idea just what the forces are on the main gear when you do a turn like that?

"A full 90 degree turn on is, IMHO, counter productive. Extra tyre wear/damage, more torsional stress for...
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