Originally Posted by yellowsub
It' s a method I've used a lot too but it's a good idea to have some kind of idea of the basic pitch power settings in any jet. You wouldn't just rotate and wait to see what speed you ended up with would you? No, you go for 15 degrees cause you already know it's close to what you're gonna need. T.L.A.R is doing it the hard way mate, something I'll save for arsing about down route. I have a sim check for job and I've never flown 747 before......
Even grabbing an hour or two in the 747 classic sim is worth it if you've never flown a big bus before (a small career investment!). You can go thru the profiles a few times and practice your steep turns.
I would highly recommend knowing your powers & att's. You'll make so much spare time for other things instead of being reactive. Basic IF skills are about being proactive
