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Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2005, 13:03
Replies: 1
Views: 9,463
Posted By Valve Kilmer

The speed trim system(STS) monitors different...

The speed trim system(STS) monitors different inputs such as airspeed, vertical speed, stabilizer position and thrustlever position, in order to augment the speed stability of the aircraft by...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2005, 10:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,938
Posted By Valve Kilmer

QFE: Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation....

QFE: Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation. With its sub-scale set to the aerodrome QFE an altimeter will indicate height above that airfield.

QNE: Reading in feet on an altimeter set to...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2005, 19:25
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Ahaaa - if so, then it might have been a sensible...

Ahaaa - if so, then it might have been a sensible thing to stop the show a little earlier I suppose.

Nevertheless, thanks for the reply! I got the answer I was looking for.

VK is holding...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2005, 15:26
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Rainboe wrote:. - well then please keep up the...

Rainboe wrote:. - well then please keep up the good work captain, and answer the question regarding information you have given to us yourself!

Rainboe - I notice however with great interest, that...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2005, 10:51
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Rainboe wrote: Rainboe - what difference would...

Rainboe wrote:
Rainboe - what difference would a fuel feed problem make in this case. I mean, 5Ts of onblock fuel at MAN, is 5Ts of fuel - or am I missing something? Are you saying that there could...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2005, 00:36
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Allways been difficult for yours truly to figure...

Allways been difficult for yours truly to figure out why many people solely base their safety focus on whether you are flying a two, three or even four engined plane on polar tracks or above other...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2005, 22:07
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Rainboe - it's funny that you state, that there...

Rainboe
- it's funny that you state, that there is no commercial pressure on you BA guys categorically, when 3 of the 5 deliberations you mention, on what action to take in a somehow similar...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2005, 23:57
Replies: 76
Views: 42,209
Posted By Valve Kilmer

- seems to be normal for many operators. Lots of...

- seems to be normal for many operators. Lots of heavy iron skippers, some of them presumably "Speedbirdies", are these days informing joe public, that landing with minimum fuel is absolutely normal,...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2005, 13:02
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Frangatang wrote: So what you are suggesting, is...

Frangatang wrote: So what you are suggesting, is that BA is not as good as Virgin to cover up incidents, or in this case, maybe a bad decision? That is "commercially" an interesting thought. I don't...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2005, 12:06
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Human Factor wrote This is precisely why I...

Human Factor wrote
This is precisely why I think this incident looks bad.

Bookworm wrote I totally agree with Bookworms concerns. Having bypassed numerous diversion fields enroute, they kept on...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2005, 21:34
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Sky9 wrote: So do I, and many other -...

Sky9 wrote:

So do I, and many other - remembering everytime time, the Gods were picking on LCC's for operating with minimum fuel onboard etc.. Wise folks have learned that you eventually get what...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2005, 13:46
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Anyone insinuating, that it is a non event,...

Anyone insinuating, that it is a non event, landing with 5Ts of fuel left in a 744, after inflight replanning, and given the scenario here, are fooling themselves and Joe public, if you ask me. How...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2005, 22:53
Replies: 704
Views: 191,556
Posted By Valve Kilmer

If it is true, that the BA flight landed with a...

If it is true, that the BA flight landed with a total of 5 tons remaining fuel onboard, of whitch only 2 tons was usable, I certainly see why the crew stated, that a go around was ruled out.

As...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2005, 15:38
Replies: 121
Views: 46,483
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Mad Scientist wrote: Mad S. I'm talking...

Mad Scientist wrote:


Mad S. I'm talking about the 737NG, not ANY aircraft. I recommend, that you consult Boeing, FAA and the different European CAA authorities with your concern. They have all...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2005, 12:15
Replies: 121
Views: 46,483
Posted By Valve Kilmer

None wrote: Well, my first post wasn't...

None wrote:


Well, my first post wasn't very accurate, sorry about that. However, The Greaser did post the criterea for departing in a 737NG with certain parts of the UPPER wingsurface covered...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2005, 21:53
Replies: 121
Views: 46,483
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Don't think Uncle Boeing totally agrees on that...

Don't think Uncle Boeing totally agrees on that statement. At least the 737NG is certified for takeoff, with certain parts of the upper wingsurface covered by a thin layer of rimefrost.:ooh:
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2005, 00:24
Replies: 94
Views: 43,163
Posted By Valve Kilmer

cringe Thanks! Rgrds VK

cringe

Thanks!

Rgrds

VK
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2005, 21:33
Replies: 94
Views: 43,163
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Does anyone know, if any report has been...

Does anyone know, if any report has been published, either preliminary or final, with regards to how and why this accident happened?

Rgrds

VK
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Dec 2004, 19:37
Replies: 26
Views: 10,781
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Angel Cargolux in trouble? I find that very hard to...

Cargolux in trouble? I find that very hard to believe. However no smoke without fire somewhere.

With regards to the trendy "pay and play" contracts being offered by several operators - read more...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Dec 2004, 23:45
Replies: 82
Views: 23,362
Posted By Valve Kilmer

Smile American slang - C'mon guys. IMHO french or...

American slang - C'mon guys. IMHO french or spanish ATC "gossip" between local operators, is what we should address as an flightsafety issue.

VK
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