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Search: Posts Made By: Charles Darwin
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Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2009, 11:06
Replies: 38
Views: 17,072
Posted By Charles Darwin

I don't see this as a problem, and it never has....

I don't see this as a problem, and it never has. Sorry, but the senate is wasting time "solving" a non-problem by perhaps creating a bigger one.
Why don't they issue a directive prohibiting crashes....
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2009, 11:05
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,060,565
Posted By Charles Darwin

Has the aircraft been lifted out of the Hudson?...

Has the aircraft been lifted out of the Hudson? Anybody know if the engines are still there? I'd presume they'd snap off upon water contact.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2009, 10:47
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,060,565
Posted By Charles Darwin

I'm not familiar with Airbus, but with many...

I'm not familiar with Airbus, but with many aircraft, such as B-737, one pack is operated from APU bleed during t/o and engine bleeds remain off. Does indeed improve takeoff performance somewhat.
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2008, 07:26
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By Charles Darwin

The same goes for some of some of our older 757...

The same goes for some of some of our older 757 FMC's, but the more recent aircraft always give the right estimate (although manually adjusted).
I find this interesting because I always believe the...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2007, 11:24
Replies: 14
Views: 5,329
Posted By Charles Darwin

I have heard similar explanations, but if there...

I have heard similar explanations, but if there is an aircraft on final, and I'm at holding point, I don't know if there is any difference for the other one wheather I'm sqwaking TA only or TARA. He...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2007, 03:51
Replies: 14
Views: 5,329
Posted By Charles Darwin

Xpndr only Vs. TaRa on the ground

My company is implementing the new procedure that before taxi we are to set the transponder on (altitude encoding, Ta only) but at line-up to put it in TaRa mode.
Is there any difference really...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2007, 15:58
Replies: 19
Views: 8,546
Posted By Charles Darwin

Gyro effect was a real problem in the design of...

Gyro effect was a real problem in the design of the large-fan engines powering the B-777 (such as the GE-90, RR 8xx, and PW-4090/98).
With the size of the fan, a simple turn onto a runway puts a...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
11th Nov 2007, 15:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By Charles Darwin

Question Satellite images for Atlantic crossing

I´m looking for a site with good satellite images for mid-Atlantic crossing (Caribbean-Spain). I recently saw an excellent image with lat/long grids.
Any ideas?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Sep 2007, 17:59
Replies: 55
Views: 12,990
Posted By Charles Darwin

What about the airside fire trucks? Are they...

What about the airside fire trucks? Are they allowed to pack more than 100ml?
Just curious... :confused:
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2006, 15:20
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,626
Posted By Charles Darwin

Many of the modern car keys are equipped with a...

Many of the modern car keys are equipped with a microchip in the key, as a part of the anti-theft system. The car will not start without the precence of this chip. In these cases (more and more cars...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2006, 11:47
Replies: 44
Views: 18,774
Posted By Charles Darwin

..................:mad:

..................:mad:
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2006, 11:46
Replies: 4
Views: 3,715
Posted By Charles Darwin

:mad: .......................:mad:

:mad: .......................:mad:
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2006, 11:45
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,626
Posted By Charles Darwin

............................:mad:

............................:mad:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Aug 2006, 17:29
Replies: 23
Views: 11,903
Posted By Charles Darwin

Just look at the window opening handle. Do these...

Just look at the window opening handle. Do these copilots never wash their hands? :E
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Aug 2006, 09:05
Replies: 41
Views: 15,876
Posted By Charles Darwin

Unbearable heat was the standard, all summer...

Unbearable heat was the standard, all summer days, in the DC-8. Nobody ran to the press, people just fainted the with grace and dignity of the old time traveller. :E
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2006, 13:21
Replies: 5
Views: 4,396
Posted By Charles Darwin

Thanks misd-agin. Works very well. :ok:

Thanks misd-agin.
Works very well. :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Aug 2006, 13:42
Replies: 27
Views: 6,412
Posted By Charles Darwin

What I used to do on the 737 3&400 was to...

What I used to do on the 737 3&400 was to initially set the rate manually (in sby) at around 800fpm. At high cabin altitude this rate can hardly be felt (unless the pax has severe cold). Then later...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2006, 13:35
Replies: 32
Views: 18,333
Posted By Charles Darwin

Grouphug!:E

Grouphug!:E
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jul 2006, 12:29
Replies: 21
Views: 8,490
Posted By Charles Darwin

No, the 747 and the A-340 do not share the same...

No, the 747 and the A-340 do not share the same engine types (I´m pretty sure).
But when they pass your house, that may partly be a matter of configuration difference between the types, thus...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jul 2006, 12:08
Replies: 21
Views: 8,490
Posted By Charles Darwin

Even when both aircraft have the same type of...

Even when both aircraft have the same type of engines? :E

These are actually miniature shockwave sounds from the fanblades when the tips reach the speed of sound.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jul 2006, 11:05
Replies: 5
Views: 4,396
Posted By Charles Darwin

Why is the 757 a/c so noisy?

We have several 757´s and they are quite a mystery in many ways. I used to think that airliners were quality built and precisely. But the air-conditioning noises (in the cockpit) are driving me mad...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jul 2006, 22:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,873
Posted By Charles Darwin

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1175/is...

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1175/is_2_35/ai_87022745

:E
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jun 2006, 17:46
Replies: 335
Views: 174,493
Posted By Charles Darwin

Thanks Euroflyer. We only do Cat IIIA, so this...

Thanks Euroflyer.
We only do Cat IIIA, so this all makes sense.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2006, 15:20
Replies: 14
Views: 8,008
Posted By Charles Darwin

Some fuel savings involved in this circulation.

Some fuel savings involved in this circulation.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jun 2006, 13:13
Replies: 335
Views: 174,493
Posted By Charles Darwin

With my company (757´s) we are to continue catIII...

With my company (757´s) we are to continue catIII with autoland with "land2".
Are you telling me that´s not permitted according to Boeing?
Now, I´m getting all confused...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jun 2006, 16:34
Replies: 23
Views: 14,067
Posted By Charles Darwin

Well, from my viewpiont, an approval of autoland...

Well, from my viewpiont, an approval of autoland in not at all a factor in an emergency. The only question would be, is it possible. If there is an ILS (not an African one) I would rather land blind...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jun 2006, 16:20
Replies: 56
Views: 10,753
Posted By Charles Darwin

Ron & Edna Johns: How true. Sad but true. :sad: ...

Ron & Edna Johns: How true. Sad but true. :sad:
Just few weeks ago I was yelled at by an Air Canada first officer, because at the same time I was opening the toilet door he emerged from the cockpit....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Jun 2006, 23:08
Replies: 56
Views: 10,753
Posted By Charles Darwin

Cabin attendants and pilots go through screening....

Cabin attendants and pilots go through screening. Then, once on board, they are trusted to do a security search (at least with some airlines).
There is something here that does not add up.:oh:
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jun 2006, 17:53
Replies: 26
Views: 7,796
Posted By Charles Darwin

How many tonnes of fuel could be saved every year...

How many tonnes of fuel could be saved every year worldwide if there were tow trucks for all jets. When qued up the engines would be started when approxmately 5 minutes before takeoff. Probably would...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jun 2006, 23:57
Replies: 56
Views: 10,753
Posted By Charles Darwin

I see only one way out of this. Strip all...

I see only one way out of this.
Strip all passengers and handcuff them to the seats!:}
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2006, 18:17
Replies: 23
Views: 4,892
Posted By Charles Darwin

Aren´t all Oakleys with plastic lenses? I had a...

Aren´t all Oakleys with plastic lenses? I had a pair and in about a year they were all scratched up.:\
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th May 2006, 08:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,374
Posted By Charles Darwin

Indeed it is! Thanks Fonz77. :)

Indeed it is! Thanks Fonz77. :)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th May 2006, 17:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,374
Posted By Charles Darwin

Does anybody know this airport?

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/fundumper/airports2.jpg

I have no clue. Can anybody identify this place?
Thanks,
CD.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2006, 00:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,883
Posted By Charles Darwin

Oh, bless the skymarshalls. Really do feel safe...

Oh, bless the skymarshalls. Really do feel safe with them around, a real gift to aviation, they are.
:E
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2006, 19:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,678
Posted By Charles Darwin

...and if you can afford it (runway permitting)...

...and if you can afford it (runway permitting) use only 30 flaps in strong crosswind, not 40. Much better!
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