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Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2024, 03:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,536
Posted By AtoBsafely

Consider a swept wing airliner, and the direction...

Consider a swept wing airliner, and the direction of the crosswind - the upwind wing "sees" the airflow coming at it more directly, as if there is less sweep; and the downwind wing "sees" its sweep...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Apr 2022, 11:11
Replies: 57
Views: 55,821
Posted By AtoBsafely

Tim Tam, or EO? ;-)

Tim Tam, or EO?

;-)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Jan 2022, 03:32
Replies: 378
Views: 232,268
Posted By AtoBsafely

Sqwak, That was not closed loop flying.

Sqwak,

That was not closed loop flying.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Jan 2022, 08:40
Replies: 378
Views: 232,268
Posted By AtoBsafely

I’m not sure what your point is Arnie, but to...

I’m not sure what your point is Arnie, but to give you some context:

In the last three weeks, I have been allowed to go outside on 1.5+0.5 days for fresh air and exercise. I have been subject to 8...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Nov 2021, 11:51
Replies: 242
Views: 137,153
Posted By AtoBsafely

Lock up all the pilots… they are obviously...

Lock up all the pilots…

they are obviously the problem.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Nov 2021, 12:26
Replies: 85
Views: 47,891
Posted By AtoBsafely

And the surprise on the top floors (and STW) will...

And the surprise on the top floors (and STW) will be that “the market” is not just pilot jobs. Many will leave Cathay for a job that has nothing to do with aviation. Many already have….. many more...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2021, 04:26
Replies: 264
Views: 99,869
Posted By AtoBsafely

Hey Physicus, You would be very surprised...

Hey Physicus,

You would be very surprised how many surprises there are in the “controlled” aviation environment.

eg weather, birds, crews who misunderstand a clearance, computers which fail to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Nov 2020, 08:05
Replies: 21
Views: 12,356
Posted By AtoBsafely

Well that would explain why they are having...

Well that would explain why they are having problems getting crews.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Jul 2020, 09:19
Replies: 12
Views: 4,910
Posted By AtoBsafely

Anyone who tests positive will be sent to a...

Anyone who tests positive will be sent to a hospital.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Apr 2020, 15:29
Replies: 24
Views: 12,830
Posted By AtoBsafely

Local news said that if you arrive in the...

Local news said that if you arrive in the afternoon/evening, you get to spend the night in quarantine at a hotel. When the result of your test comes in the morning, you will be sent to home...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2020, 12:13
Replies: 32
Views: 47,098
Posted By AtoBsafely

So, in the composite vs aluminium debate do we...

So, in the composite vs aluminium debate do we declare that a tie? Or do we need to see which flies first?
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2019, 15:42
Replies: 23
Views: 7,282
Posted By AtoBsafely

Smythe, Thank you for that! My personal...

Smythe,

Thank you for that!

My personal experience with a wing vortex was when I was jogging on the perimeter road near the threshold on a light wind day (back when that was allowed). I heard...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2019, 12:58
Replies: 23
Views: 7,282
Posted By AtoBsafely

I would expect the helicopter to climb to at...

I would expect the helicopter to climb to at least 100’, or climb continuously as he crosses the runway. Wake turbulence will descend after it’s generated, so should be close to the ground. Therefore...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2019, 08:19
Replies: 920
Views: 2,316,237
Posted By AtoBsafely

I believe he was suggesting that water can freeze...

I believe he was suggesting that water can freeze up the screw jacks so that the hydraulics can’t turn them.

I experienced that with the flaps stuck up on arrival after a departure in heavy rain....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Dec 2018, 13:10
Replies: 31
Views: 9,500
Posted By AtoBsafely

gipilot, Have YOU read POS18? Can you...

gipilot,

Have YOU read POS18?

Can you honestly say that Cathay is “not a bad company” when they ask you to sign away the few protections that Hong Kong law provide? And there are many more...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Dec 2018, 00:13
Replies: 157
Views: 80,989
Posted By AtoBsafely

....and then having that cost deducted when you...

....and then having that cost deducted when you arrive in Hong Kong on “normal salary”?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Nov 2018, 01:26
Replies: 106
Views: 57,601
Posted By AtoBsafely

sptraveller, Thank you for an intelligent...

sptraveller,

Thank you for an intelligent post. THAT is exactly the point.

When the Hong Kong system is that you receive your tax assessment demanding a lump sum for early January, then all the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Oct 2018, 03:01
Replies: 99
Views: 21,915
Posted By AtoBsafely

Tragic Toxic Wasteland!

Tragic Toxic Wasteland!
Forum: Tech Log
24th Oct 2018, 03:23
Replies: 19
Views: 6,376
Posted By AtoBsafely

A Squared, The points you made about my...

A Squared,

The points you made about my original post are all correct. I should read the chart more carefully before posting.

So we do have an approach where you need to intercept the glide...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2018, 15:18
Replies: 19
Views: 6,376
Posted By AtoBsafely

OK, that helps. For RPLL, the MVA to the...

OK, that helps.

For RPLL, the MVA to the east is 3500' from 10-20nm. The ILS not below altitude is 2500' at 7.5nm.

ATC normally vectors you onto the approach around 12-15nm, not below 3500',...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Oct 2018, 14:26
Replies: 3
Views: 3,353
Posted By AtoBsafely

1. A330 with open cowls: its an Airbus, thats...

1. A330 with open cowls: its an Airbus, thats all. Maybe even a functional Airbus.

2. Freighter: blame Swift. Taylor that is. Check your relevant social network, but you missed Perth. Still time...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2018, 14:18
Replies: 19
Views: 6,376
Posted By AtoBsafely

What a question! 1. No! MVA is there for a...

What a question!

1. No! MVA is there for a reason and ATC will not let you go below it. So your clearance would be, " Not below 3500' until 10nm, cleared for ILS".

2. I don't know of any...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Oct 2018, 17:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Posted By AtoBsafely

There was a “hole” in the ozone layer, which...

There was a “hole” in the ozone layer, which allowed more UV through, but it has closed up in the years since CFCs were banned. It was located over Antarctica, at latitudes of more than 60S. Not an...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Sep 2018, 09:20
Replies: 145
Views: 108,872
Posted By AtoBsafely

The job I’m interviewing for. I’ve had enough of...

The job I’m interviewing for. I’ve had enough of this place!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Sep 2018, 09:09
Replies: 145
Views: 108,872
Posted By AtoBsafely

STW, I dont know which market you are...

STW,

I dont know which market you are looking at - if I went to another airline at the same rank I would be getting a 20% pay rise.

When I started at Cathay, our pay way benchmarked to lead...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2018, 13:13
Replies: 31
Views: 18,785
Posted By AtoBsafely

I’m not familiar with the 787, but the newer...

I’m not familiar with the 787, but the newer Boeings WILL reduce the VNAV speed to flap manoeuvre speed on the flap selection. I’m old school, and maybe a control freak, so I always manage speed...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Feb 2018, 08:39
Replies: 15
Views: 5,426
Posted By AtoBsafely

Pineapple Input.

Pineapple Input.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2018, 01:18
Replies: 12
Views: 6,075
Posted By AtoBsafely

Where I fly the B744, the CDL penalty for 1...

Where I fly the B744, the CDL penalty for 1 winglet is 2.5% fuel burn. RTOW has a 9435kg penalty.

In Japan where the B744 was used for domestic ops, the short cruise time meant that the winglets...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Dec 2017, 03:21
Replies: 104
Views: 66,346
Posted By AtoBsafely

Correct. Bear in mind that there are...

Correct.

Bear in mind that there are probably 500 pilots at CX who don’t even meet the minimum experience required by QF, let alone be competitive for the position. And second officers at QF who...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Nov 2017, 07:28
Replies: 35
Views: 12,568
Posted By AtoBsafely

I think many of the 3000 were Ryanair pilots. And...

I think many of the 3000 were Ryanair pilots. And maybe a few from CX as well...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Oct 2017, 07:08
Replies: 57
Views: 43,043
Posted By AtoBsafely

Mr Coffee, Where to begin? Management...

Mr Coffee,

Where to begin?

Management introduced working past 55 as a way to crew aircraft whilst growing the airline back in 2006(?). Initially, only commands on the freighter were offered and...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Oct 2017, 14:03
Replies: 5
Views: 3,427
Posted By AtoBsafely

It just amazes me how Anna is campaigning for RF...

It just amazes me how Anna is campaigning for RF to return. Is it insanity?
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2017, 09:57
Replies: 7
Views: 3,732
Posted By AtoBsafely

Consider the following design points: The...

Consider the following design points:

The more items powered by a hydraulic system, the more likely it is to fail. There are more pipes and couplings to break and lose system pressure.

So...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Aug 2017, 15:54
Replies: 14
Views: 5,951
Posted By AtoBsafely

Which day?

Based on past experience, IF there is a COS17 coming, it will probably arrive around May or June next year.

Relax, Mr Coward!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Aug 2017, 06:11
Replies: 43
Views: 20,372
Posted By AtoBsafely

It's the efficiency of their operations through...

It's the efficiency of their operations through the mainland!

;)
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