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Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2024, 13:38
Replies: 28
Views: 2,431
Posted By eckhard

I like that better than my rule of thumb! You’re...

I like that better than my rule of thumb! You’re starting with IAS instead of guessing the TAS.
19th Feb 2024, 17:26
Replies: 80
Views: 21,700
Posted By eckhard

Was that “Bird” Peacock? I flew with him in Air...

Was that “Bird” Peacock? I flew with him in Air Europe. Used to smoke cigarillos? He lent/gave me his RAF flying overalls. I’ve still got them……
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2024, 16:47
Replies: 28
Views: 2,431
Posted By eckhard

A good rule of thumb to find the difference...

A good rule of thumb to find the difference between RAS and TAS is approx 1.5% of TAS per 1000ft of altitude (assuming ISA temp).

For example, assuming a TAS of 250MPH, the difference between TAS...
31st Jan 2024, 17:57
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By eckhard

“Everywhere else - clearance to land given as...

“Everywhere else - clearance to land given as late as short final after ATC have confirmed the runway is clear.”

At Paris CdG they used to clear you to land when you were number 2 or 3, like in...
13th Jan 2024, 13:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,035
Posted By eckhard

Prop blades seen before turning on magnetos?

Prop blades seen before turning on magnetos?
27th Nov 2023, 22:56
Replies: 56
Views: 5,433
Posted By eckhard

I believe the TWA Fairchild was called “Ontos”.

I believe the TWA Fairchild was called “Ontos”.
15th Nov 2023, 11:45
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By eckhard

Well at least it’s Cyrillic for “Cragieburn”; the...

Well at least it’s Cyrillic for “Cragieburn”; the correct road name! Try deleting the app and re-installing it?
18th Oct 2023, 00:32
Replies: 1
Views: 834
Posted By eckhard

ISA dev is -15 Alt error is approx 4ft per...

ISA dev is -15

Alt error is approx 4ft per degree dev per 1000ft

So error is 4x15 = 60ft per 1000

60 x 20 = 1200

So true Flight Level is 188
2nd Oct 2023, 11:08
Replies: 37
Views: 2,919
Posted By eckhard

I think that Cherokee Six G-BAGG had its...

I think that Cherokee Six G-BAGG had its registration reused on another Cherokee Six after an accident?
Forum: Tech Log
11th Sep 2023, 12:01
Replies: 9
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Views: 1,802
Posted By eckhard

DeSCription?

DeSCription?
9th Sep 2023, 08:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Posted By eckhard

Winterisation plate?

Winterisation plate?
Forum: Questions
30th Aug 2023, 19:20
Replies: 1
Views: 663
Posted By eckhard

Remember that in Alternate Law, pitch control on...

Remember that in Alternate Law, pitch control on an ILS is pretty much like Normal Law. Roll control is Direct Law. Pitch control degrades to Direct Law when the gear is selected down. So, once the...
28th Aug 2023, 13:14
Replies: 107
Views: 18,371
Posted By eckhard

The most distinctive prop noise that I remember...

The most distinctive prop noise that I remember was the C-133 Cargomaster with its Pratt and Whitney T34 turboprops. Once they’d passed overhead at around 20,000 ft, the deep rumble would continue...
11th Aug 2023, 21:18
Replies: 90
Views: 57,324
Posted By eckhard

A veritable frenzy of flat caps, Sutton harnesses...

A veritable frenzy of flat caps, Sutton harnesses and cigarettes!
7th Aug 2023, 19:26
Replies: 228
Views: 198,446
Posted By eckhard

“Ex., BA senior Captain pay in 1990 was 120k, in...

“Ex., BA senior Captain pay in 1990 was 120k, in today’s money that’s 268k. They may be able to make 150k today!”

Well, I retired over three years ago as a 22-year LH Captain, (so not the most...
5th Aug 2023, 18:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,190
Posted By eckhard

“Waltham remains my favourite to fly into. Could...

“Waltham remains my favourite to fly into. Could sit there all day watching the world and Heathrow arrivals saunter by.”

👍

I nearly put WW first as well, due to the great food, but CA wins due...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2023, 18:11
Replies: 55
Views: 8,046
Posted By eckhard

“22 rescue you” Great pics, BTW!

“22 rescue you”

Great pics, BTW!
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jul 2023, 17:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,154
Posted By eckhard

Osmotic delamination

Osmotic delamination
23rd Jul 2023, 08:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,190
Posted By eckhard

Compton Abbas, Dorset, U.K. Although, to be...

Compton Abbas, Dorset, U.K.
Although, to be fair, I haven’t visited since the new owner took over.
Used to be lovely to visit, with friendly restaurant and I’ve heard it’s still worth dropping...
12th Jul 2023, 19:18
Replies: 22
Views: 2,732
Posted By eckhard

There’s one here 48°42'25"N 2°54'15"E I...

There’s one here
48°42'25"N 2°54'15"E
I believe it’s used as a café?
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2023, 13:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,923
Posted By eckhard

I would say that you consider planning minima...

I would say that you consider planning minima prior to dispatch. Once airborne, normal minima apply.
29th May 2023, 07:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,084
Posted By eckhard

Fursty_Ferret….:ok:….

Fursty_Ferret….:ok:….
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By eckhard

I don't think that's true, given the number of...

I don't think that's true, given the number of airlines mentioned in most training schools' adverts.
2nd May 2023, 10:23
Replies: 38
Views: 5,369
Posted By eckhard

Ah yes, thanks Menelaus!

Ah yes, thanks Menelaus!
1st May 2023, 16:05
Replies: 38
Views: 5,369
Posted By eckhard

It was Air Europe I think.

It was Air Europe I think.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2023, 15:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,103
Posted By eckhard

IMHO this whole subject makes me very anxious....

IMHO this whole subject makes me very anxious. The UK seem hell-bent on publishing procedures and terminology that require PhD-level linguistics. "Caution stepped climb", "Descend Flight Level two...
Forum: North America
18th Apr 2023, 15:28
Replies: 3
Views: 740
Posted By eckhard

Most of the US you will be in Class E airspace...

Most of the US you will be in Class E airspace below 18000, so there is the possibility of uncontrolled VFR traffic not talking to anyone if they are in VMC. Hence lights are a good idea.
Class E is...
15th Apr 2023, 17:53
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By eckhard

Vostock Voshkod

Vostock
Voshkod
8th Apr 2023, 12:26
Replies: 155
Views: 17,722
Posted By eckhard

Bejam frozen foods had a Chieftain (G-BEPR) at...

Bejam frozen foods had a Chieftain (G-BEPR) at Leavesden which I flew a few times in 78/79. It was replaced by a Rockwell 690B (G-IANS) in 1980.
I did all the ARB exams and flight training on it,...
7th Apr 2023, 19:40
Replies: 23
Views: 3,132
Posted By eckhard

I used google earth….. much quicker than trawling...

I used google earth….. much quicker than trawling through OS maps. Let’s use all available resources.
7th Apr 2023, 16:47
Replies: 23
Views: 3,132
Posted By eckhard

Panshanger was my first thought too. Checking on...

Panshanger was my first thought too. Checking on google earth I think confirms that it was there.
You can see the outline of the big hangar and to the southeast is the low building, still extant,...
29th Mar 2023, 10:59
Replies: 18
Views: 1,122
Posted By eckhard

I think the Boscombe Down museum at Old Sarum...

I think the Boscombe Down museum at Old Sarum had/has an operating one?
Forum: Tech Log
27th Mar 2023, 11:35
Replies: 29
Views: 6,523
Posted By eckhard

Don't know if this applies to the 777, but on the...

Don't know if this applies to the 777, but on the 787:

"If there is a complete loss of flight control signalling, direct wiring from the flight deck to the stabilizer and a spoiler pair allow...
19th Mar 2023, 11:03
Replies: 23
Views: 3,169
Posted By eckhard

Yes, SELCAL is still used. Normal oceanic comms...

Yes, SELCAL is still used.
Normal oceanic comms is via CPDLC but HF with SELCAL as a back-up.
SELCAL also available on some VHF frequencies, e.g. Iceland Radio.
17th Mar 2023, 08:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By eckhard

Air Europe 737 late 80s: AFM carried. By the...

Air Europe 737 late 80s: AFM carried.
By the time they went bust in 91 I believe we had an exemption not to have to carry them.
After that, Air U.K. Leisure 737, and BA 747, A320 and 787: never...
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