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Forum: North America
24th Apr 2010, 09:27
Replies: 38
Views: 21,991
Posted By LanFranc

USav8or There isn't a rock big enough to...

USav8or

There isn't a rock big enough to hide under in an airplane in international operations. I have had the 'English Proficient' endorsement for quite some time. Since you are not english...
Forum: North America
23rd Apr 2010, 18:56
Replies: 38
Views: 21,991
Posted By LanFranc

VIE Ramp Check

Had a very detailed ramp check in VIE today and the inspector was adamant that as of next year any licence without a poficiency level on it will be "unacceptable" (his word.) Knowing the glacial pace...
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2009, 09:48
Replies: 22
Views: 12,878
Posted By LanFranc

Re-name

Is it just me (maybe because I'm an old f@rt) or should the 'brief'-ing be renamed the 'long'-ing. After listening to these ghastly monologues it is abundantly apparent that 99.9% of what is said...
Forum: Middle East
9th Mar 2009, 10:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,697
Posted By LanFranc

Quite Decent

While no airline is perfect, RJ is one of the better I've worked for in the last 25 years. Just 4 days rostered OFF per month is the biggest negative. With generous FDT regs you'll not fly on more...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2009, 12:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,101
Posted By LanFranc

Other problems

I have operated the SF340 in several locations with these kinds of tempuratures. EFIS performed fine but there were plenty of other problem areas. If you're going to be there for a while, things WILL...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2009, 07:23
Replies: 1,524
Views: 742,702
Posted By LanFranc

Infallible?

Hardcore

I have to disagree with your premise that.. "every aviation regulatory body for every country in the world which allows Airbus to fly into it's airspace subscribes to the infallibility...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Feb 2009, 18:05
Replies: 33
Views: 21,684
Posted By LanFranc

Be careful!

Just a word of advice to readers of the forum, be careful of the opinions expressed here. US ATC is not authorised to grant deviations from FARs. The speed requirement in US airspace is statutory....
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2009, 04:19
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,059,378
Posted By LanFranc

Moving a slide raft

I am at my 6th A320 operator and at every one of them we recieved instruction on how to move a slide raft from one door to another. I was at my current airlines safety recurrent the day before the...
Forum: Middle East
11th Dec 2008, 15:44
Replies: 39
Views: 7,430
Posted By LanFranc

A bigger question?

I wonder, who would you rather share the airspace with?:

a) The 'tool' or 'moron" who is looking outside and acknowledges the presence of other aircraft with a flash of his light, -OR-

b) The...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2008, 04:00
Replies: 69
Views: 23,875
Posted By LanFranc

Who is a d1ckhead?

Quote:
What if the person involved is a complete d1ckhead

mmm. What if the manager who decides is a d1ckhead? Surely we all realise by now, one man's d1ckhead is another man's hero. The whole...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Dec 2008, 10:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,776
Posted By LanFranc

Its what you make of it

FWIW, I am with my 15th airline. In 27 years I haven't spend one day in forced unemployment. Yes there have been a few periods of 'down time' but it was of my own choosing. Yes, some contracts were...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Oct 2008, 20:09
Replies: 34
Views: 73,908
Posted By LanFranc

One Pilot's View

7500 on A320 family, 75% CFM, 25% V2500
No preference really, both have their advantages/disadvantages.
CFM, quicker starting, lower idle thrust,higher reliability BUT, higher fuel and oil...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2008, 12:08
Replies: 37
Views: 26,317
Posted By LanFranc

Tried and tested

Over the last 11 years and 7500 hours on the A320 I have tabulated data on this very subject many many times.

From what I have observed, repeat, from what I have observed, A/P off, gear down,...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jul 2008, 00:00
Replies: 24
Views: 22,689
Posted By LanFranc

Choices?

Not sure what your question is. What choice do you have?
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2008, 20:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,361
Posted By LanFranc

FAA Airbus common type rating

I have had an odd question come up during expat recruitment. Foreign airline wants a specific official FAA reference that points out that an A320 type rating also covers the A319 and A321. I have...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Apr 2008, 19:12
Replies: 8
Views: 3,782
Posted By LanFranc

Assumptions

aidey,

One must be very careful about assumptions. My FCOM says, and I quote:

"Aft passenger doors should not be used for evacuation if the nose landing gear is not extended."

Its right at...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2008, 01:57
Replies: 22
Views: 9,037
Posted By LanFranc

CLT accident

Well I didn't say that incorrect weights were the sole cause of the CLT accident. What I said was -

"These latest FAA weights were promulgated in 2004 after the crash of a commuter aircraft (a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Apr 2008, 22:40
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By LanFranc

Kingfisher Accommodation

Can anyone currently working the Kingfisher contract comment on the accommodations provided? Looking for input from someone there without family on DEC contract.

Thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2008, 20:57
Replies: 28
Views: 3,677
Posted By LanFranc

A WHOLE year??

Port,

"it is a privilege to be flying them; I have now been in full time flying employment for approaching one year now, everytime I think something negative about flying then I just have to think...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2008, 16:17
Replies: 28
Views: 3,677
Posted By LanFranc

A different opinion

Leeds,

You wanted opinions, here's one that won't be popular but its based my own experiences and outlook.

I've been at this for 30 years and have 18,000+ hours in diverse areas of the...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2008, 13:30
Replies: 3
Views: 6,839
Posted By LanFranc

FCOM

FCOM is specific about this and says not to use SAT indications on the ground but to rely on reported temperatures.
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2008, 21:22
Replies: 22
Views: 9,037
Posted By LanFranc

FAA Standard Weights

"The cited FAA AC standard weights are, I suggest, significantly out of date and current analyses would suggest that they need to go up a bit ... my comment is based on studies done in Australia some...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2008, 18:14
Replies: 22
Views: 9,037
Posted By LanFranc

Standard weights

Standard weights are defined by certificating authorities. Standard weights in the US come from this document, page 29
...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2008, 14:25
Replies: 22
Views: 9,037
Posted By LanFranc

Alpha Call-up

Alpha call-up in the AIDS for FAC calculated gross weight is GWFL for weight in pounds, and GWFK for weight in Kilo's.

We use standard weight that aren't too realistic and at very light weights,...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2008, 23:35
Replies: 28
Views: 4,496
Posted By LanFranc

Great Idea

Yes, and at the end of the trial period when none of them have been shot down by a terrorist missile, it will be deemed a successful test of a lifesaving technology that should be installed on all...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
19th Nov 2005, 15:30
Replies: 57
Views: 11,118
Posted By LanFranc

Q. What is that changes many perfectly normal,...

Q.
What is that changes many perfectly normal, socially skilled and easy to get along with 737 pilots into Big Headed Egotistical Bastards as soon as they get the command over a Wide Body aircraft?...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jul 2005, 23:36
Replies: 49
Views: 25,770
Posted By LanFranc

Good Luck

ac500u

Well reasoned, very sound arguments. I believe you have a brilliant career ahead of you as a pilot. Best of luck.

Cheers
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jul 2005, 17:17
Replies: 49
Views: 25,770
Posted By LanFranc

Your list please?

ac500u

>>Again, I'm in no way advocating 747's landing before displaced thresholds.<<


So, I'm curious, just which aircraft DO you advocate landing before displaced thresholds? Should there be...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2005, 22:16
Replies: 49
Views: 25,770
Posted By LanFranc

Any legal document - here's a couple

You asked for "any" legal reference. Here's one, albeit local in nature but very plain.
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/air/docs/apt-standards.doc

scroll down, item 9

The quote:

A...
Forum: Questions
16th Jul 2005, 14:43
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By LanFranc

Not in the new reality

Regs and procedures are often slow in keeping pace with technology, markets/business and social developments. In the current security and post terrorist-attack environment I doubt very much that your...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2005, 15:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,926
Posted By LanFranc

NWAirlink CRJ Accident?

Does your question relate to the NWAirlink CRJ accident last December? I've heard that phrase being used in connection with that investigation. This is just what I've heard from people on the...
Forum: Questions
18th Jan 2005, 01:11
Replies: 14
Views: 2,233
Posted By LanFranc

One reference anyway

One reference for you at:
http://www.nat-pco.org/nat/Supps/Suppamdt207.doc

oops. left out the page number. Scroll down to page 6
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2005, 06:27
Replies: 2
Views: 3,551
Posted By LanFranc

Question A320 reference triangles

After more than eight years on the 'Bus I find I have forgotten so much that I had learned from the first generation of drivers that had really gotten into the "nuts and bolts" of the airplane. Now,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Dec 2004, 14:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,877
Posted By LanFranc

Is the rest of the industry following pilots?

Well, that's the next step isn't it? Pilots have been working for free for the first year or even paying to work at some airlines. Now that management have squeezed as much as they can out of the...
Forum: North America
27th Dec 2004, 15:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,502
Posted By LanFranc

Former VP of Strategic planning at BA supposed to...

Former VP of Strategic planning at BA supposed to be in charge. Name of Spurlock (I think). Last I heard it was to be 757's
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