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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jan 2023, 19:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,629
Posted By 777fly

On this subject, does anyone have any information...

On this subject, does anyone have any information about a flying school in Florida called 2FlyPro? Any info, good, bad or rumours would be appreciated. Asking for a friend.
Thanks.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th May 2022, 18:57
Replies: 41
Views: 7,699
Posted By 777fly

I began my commercial flying career as a 250 hr...

I began my commercial flying career as a 250 hr sprog second officer in BEA back in the late 60's. A majority of the training captains at that time were ex WW2 military and most wore a row of medal...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th May 2022, 18:08
Replies: 7
Views: 3,475
Posted By 777fly

Fighter Escort near Heathrow

A civil airliner was seen flying near Heathrow, escorted by two Typhoon fighters, at 1000Z today. Tracking south at around 3000ft, about 12 miles from EGLL. Any info out there?
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2021, 14:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By 777fly

Based upon 14 years managing a group aircraft: ...

Based upon 14 years managing a group aircraft:

In any given year, at least 1/3 of group members will not be actively flying. With a 6 member group, availability will not be an issue, much better...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Feb 2021, 22:08
Replies: 136
Views: 37,521
Posted By 777fly

There were no particular issues with the Trident...

There were no particular issues with the Trident nosewheel offset when manoeuvring on the ground, as I recall. As already observed, the offset did keep the nosewheel off the centreline lights during...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Nov 2020, 22:25
Replies: 31
Views: 8,482
Posted By 777fly

Nearly as good as this one....... ...

Nearly as good as this one.......
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Forum: Medical & Health
24th Jun 2020, 10:07
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By 777fly

Night stop/Dave Gittins: Thank you for the...

Night stop/Dave Gittins:
Thank you for the suggestions but the response was the same. It’s unlikely that an exercise ECG can be done anywhere before August, but I will continue my search. Further...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Jun 2020, 09:33
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By 777fly

H: Thank you for the contact number, but they are...

H: Thank you for the contact number, but they are also unable to do exercise ECGs at present.
Forum: Medical & Health
19th Jun 2020, 20:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By 777fly

Bruce Protocol- URGENT

Following cardiac surgery, the final step in regaining my medical certificate is to undergo an exercise ECG. I have tried half a dozen hospitals and medical practitioners within a large radius, but...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2020, 11:06
Replies: 18
Views: 3,934
Posted By 777fly

BULLDOG T.1 in service information please.

I am trustee of a group operating an ex RAF Bulldog in the UK. We have an issue, in that our aircraft’s control column handgrips are approaching time expiry with currently no replacement items...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2019, 23:22
Replies: 77
Views: 51,059
Posted By 777fly

Red Arrows - worth the effort now?

I have been a huge fan of military formation aerobatics since the 1950’s, from Treble One Hunters through Gnats to the current excellent Red Arrows Hawks. The sight, sound and demonstrated skill...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2018, 16:59
Replies: 112
Views: 72,705
Posted By 777fly

It’s noteworthy that the incident aircraft was...

It’s noteworthy that the incident aircraft was B788. The B787 has a FMC generated approach system called I.A.N. This is in most respects the same as a Vnav approach, except that it generates a...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jul 2018, 23:31
Replies: 503
Views: 343,153
Posted By 777fly

The gear was obviously retracted very early and...

The gear was obviously retracted very early and there is no rudder input or yaw. Perhaps a premature retraction caused the props to hit the ground, with consequential damage and power loss on BOTH...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2018, 23:21
Replies: 67
Views: 17,295
Posted By 777fly

I was a FO on the Trident 2 when it was first...

I was a FO on the Trident 2 when it was first introduced in the 70’s. I remember that the water injection system was only operational for a year or two before it was inerted and never used again. If...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2018, 08:29
Replies: 303
Views: 388,940
Posted By 777fly

This accident simply confirms that the most...

This accident simply confirms that the most dangerous manoeuvre in civil aviation these days is a circling approach. It has to be planned and carefully pre briefed, with a clear understanding of...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd May 2017, 20:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,771
Posted By 777fly

Nightstop, Thank you for that very quick and...

Nightstop,

Thank you for that very quick and most helpful reply! I will make contact, as suggested, right away......
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd May 2017, 23:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,771
Posted By 777fly

Cardio Review

As a result of an OML I have been having an annual review with a cardiologist for the past 30 odd years. I am also required to endure the Bruce Protocol treadmill and a 24 hour Holter monitor. These...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2016, 16:12
Replies: 37
Views: 14,855
Posted By 777fly

I answered my own question today. There was no...

I answered my own question today. There was no reply all Friday afternoon on the Bourn landline number, or early this morning, so I launched off with low expectations. Overhead at 0930 ( the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2016, 19:57
Replies: 37
Views: 14,855
Posted By 777fly

QUESTION: Is Bourn airfield still open and...

QUESTION:
Is Bourn airfield still open and operational as at 29/01/2016????

I would like to fly in there this weekend (30/1). Can anyone advise please?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Aug 2015, 19:43
Replies: 14
Views: 5,571
Posted By 777fly

The B777 low drag/ low noise approach is flap 5...

The B777 low drag/ low noise approach is flap 5 gear up. In still air this can be maintained to 2000ft (about 7 miles) on a 3 degree approach. At this point the landing gear is lowered and flap 20...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2014, 14:20
Replies: 1,178
Views: 809,044
Posted By 777fly

The advent of the drone, currently small...

The advent of the drone, currently small expensive and of limited performance, is just the thin end of a potentially very big and dangerous wedge. Just look at the exponential expansion in mobile...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2014, 22:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,442
Posted By 777fly

I had the same problem with my 296 last year. I...

I had the same problem with my 296 last year. I suspected a faulty aerial connection, but upgrading to the latest software via Garmin.com completely fixed the problem. Hope it works for you....
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2014, 00:09
Replies: 10
Views: 3,939
Posted By 777fly

Its been a long time, but as far as I remember...

Its been a long time, but as far as I remember the standard taxi allowance was 400kg. The apu fuel burn was 150kg/hr.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2014, 00:04
Replies: 11
Views: 4,704
Posted By 777fly

Well, I live in North Ascot and I can tell you...

Well, I live in North Ascot and I can tell you that the increase in noise levels due to Westerly departures is SIGNIFICANT. I had no idea that the trial had started but certainly noted that aircraft...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jul 2014, 19:12
Replies: 1,644
Views: 2,235,255
Posted By 777fly

Two Headed Troll: Your description of what...

Two Headed Troll:

Your description of what happened to Panam 103 is completely wrong. The complete nose section forward of door 1 broke off and the aircraft then fell in several large parts from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jun 2014, 18:43
Replies: 23
Views: 7,679
Posted By 777fly

Not low, just off to one side of the landing...

Not low, just off to one side of the landing strip. Those fences run parallel to the strip. A pity he hit one of the more sustantial posts but good news that nobody was hurt. We won't be seeing that...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Jun 2014, 23:57
Replies: 19
Views: 5,930
Posted By 777fly

From White Waltham go north to Henley, then turn...

From White Waltham go north to Henley, then turn south west and follow the Thames at low level towards Reading. When you run out of river, turn south and do a few orbits overhead the old Roman town...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2014, 15:45
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,197,876
Posted By 777fly

Philipat: A dual fmc failure (as one of many...

Philipat:
A dual fmc failure (as one of many possible failures following an MEC fire) would mean a diversion in alternate nav. This has huge potential for incorrect positional entries, particularly...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2014, 09:37
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,197,876
Posted By 777fly

Some weeks ago I suggested a scenario which might...

Some weeks ago I suggested a scenario which might explain the loss of this aircraft, but I note that every single one of my posts has been deleted. I don't have time to present the case in detail...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2014, 00:04
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,197,876
Posted By 777fly

Olasek: Then you don't know the B777 in...

Olasek:
Then you don't know the B777 in alternate nav. All radios have to be tuned in alternate radio mode, no needles or ILS otherwise. There is no situational guidance unless you programme it in,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Mar 2014, 20:40
Replies: 3
Views: 3,847
Posted By 777fly

No, it would not.

No, it would not.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2014, 08:03
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,197,876
Posted By 777fly

Data Guy: I note that you share my opinion...

Data Guy:

I note that you share my opinion that an MEC fire is possible and might explain what happened. Boeing recommended fitment of upgraded insulation in the MEC after the ground incidents but...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2014, 00:55
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,197,876
Posted By 777fly

Bleve: In alternate nav the CDUs do not have...

Bleve:

In alternate nav the CDUs do not have a navigation database. All new waypoints have to be entered by lat/long.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2014, 00:16
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,197,876
Posted By 777fly

Jcjeant: Of course they would be a crew action,...

Jcjeant:
Of course they would be a crew action, as a result of an MEC fire. The new waypoints were programmed into a (possibly alternate nav) diversion. This is a tricky thing to do as the waypoints...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2014, 22:06
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,197,876
Posted By 777fly

Leightman 957: Less likely=still possible,...

Leightman 957:

Less likely=still possible, in my book. An MEC fire may have started as the last generator came on line or there may have been non normal BTB or GB operation after takeoff, we may...
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