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Forum: Flight Testing
12th Jun 2021, 19:17
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By MarkMcC

Check your rudder trim position. In ALTN law you...

Check your rudder trim position. In ALTN law you don’t have the bank angle stability present in NORMAL law; if there is any amount of trim present (which there often is) there will be a corresponding...
Forum: Flight Testing
25th Jun 2015, 07:55
Replies: 12
Views: 6,447
Posted By MarkMcC

Given the new EASA Flight Test Ratings your...

Given the new EASA Flight Test Ratings your national licensing authority may have an opinion also...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2015, 07:41
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By MarkMcC

I work lots with helping different customers...

I work lots with helping different customers adapt to their 'new' aircraft and find the comments in this thread to be spot on. Especially on the military side where the leap is often from rather...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2015, 13:07
Replies: 337
Views: 226,262
Posted By MarkMcC

Yesterday in Madrid, we said an emotional goodbye...

Yesterday in Madrid, we said an emotional goodbye to Jaime De Gandarillas, the Captain of CASA 423, who was tragically killed along with three others last weekend. Jaime was a devoted father, an...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2011, 14:24
Replies: 105
Views: 38,433
Posted By MarkMcC

I'm reading this with interest as the same issues...

I'm reading this with interest as the same issues came up last week as I was completing my JAA IR in Ireland.

Transiting from Dublin/Weston (EIWT) to Knock (EIKN) I was outside of the entry...
Forum: Flight Testing
4th Dec 2010, 05:38
Replies: 22
Views: 6,210
Posted By MarkMcC

I'd choose Seattle just for the coffee :):):) An...

I'd choose Seattle just for the coffee :):):) An incredibly important consideration in any transport certification test program!!
Forum: Flight Testing
15th Sep 2009, 21:53
Replies: 22
Views: 6,210
Posted By MarkMcC

In Canada you can get excellent support for all...

In Canada you can get excellent support for all the testing that has been mentioned through the Canadian Flight Test Centre in Cold Lake, AB. Jan-Mar temperatures below -30 and excellent support...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jul 2009, 18:46
Replies: 29
Views: 4,165
Posted By MarkMcC

I did some variable CG work at EPNER in their...

I did some variable CG work at EPNER in their Nord 262. There were two large water tanks in the aircraft and the test engineer pumped water back and forth. I have rarely laughed so hard as on the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jul 2009, 20:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,165
Posted By MarkMcC

Actually...you can experience something very...

Actually...you can experience something very similar in your car (this is why test pilots should have their driving licenses removed upon qualification :) ).

Compare, for example, a smaller import...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jul 2009, 22:51
Replies: 29
Views: 4,165
Posted By MarkMcC

Fabulous discussion...and worth reading twice:ok:...

Fabulous discussion...and worth reading twice:ok:

During my TP training we were given the opportunity to fly three sorties in a variable stability Lear Jet while we tried to wrap our heads around...
Forum: Canada
6th Apr 2009, 01:12
Replies: 10
Views: 2,001
Posted By MarkMcC

I used the Oxford ATPL series - they are very...

I used the Oxford ATPL series - they are very thorough (sometimes too much so :> ). All 15 will run you about $1000...but they will make an excellent reference set for years to come...

Count on...
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Jul 2008, 02:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,593
Posted By MarkMcC

Mike, I have always enjoyed your articles. ...

Mike,

I have always enjoyed your articles. Reading them, there was never a doubt in my mind that you were a tp - it was all in the reporting :>
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Jul 2008, 02:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By MarkMcC

Our requirements at the Canadian Flight Test...

Our requirements at the Canadian Flight Test Centre are 25hrs/quarter. This is total, not dedicated test. I always counted anything over 100/yr as a good year.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jul 2008, 03:39
Replies: 10
Views: 1,590
Posted By MarkMcC

Absolutely correct - having conducted anti-icing...

Absolutely correct - having conducted anti-icing certification trials myself this was a prime consideration. The pilot must generally have a clear view of the 'controlling' area for holdover, and...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th May 2008, 02:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By MarkMcC

You'll have to forgive our fighter types...old...

You'll have to forgive our fighter types...old habits die hard :eek::eek::eek:

A few years drinking coffee at 1G should get rid of it...:ok:

Drop me a PM...I have some more info for you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2008, 14:55
Replies: 0
Views: 298
Posted By MarkMcC

The flying side of license conversion...

Looking for help or advice on the following:

I am looking to convert my FAA/Cdn ATPL to a JAA license - I have completed my exams and done my medical in Ireland, and now must tackle the flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2008, 20:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,322
Posted By MarkMcC

Thanks for one of the funniest things I have read...

Thanks for one of the funniest things I have read in a long time...the last line will keep me grinning for days :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Feb 2008, 20:52
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By MarkMcC

Run a search on the subject in the Canada forum. ...

Run a search on the subject in the Canada forum. You'll find a very detailed procedure to follow. I converted mine last summer and it was quite simple.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2008, 04:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By MarkMcC

Did the exams last fall... Used the Oxford...

Did the exams last fall...

Used the Oxford books, and self studied for all 14. Don't rely on your Canadian Theory...the JAA stuff is much more in depth. I'd say that three months of dedicated...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Aug 2007, 04:23
Replies: 65
Views: 11,708
Posted By MarkMcC

Cool Canadian ATPL conversion to FAA ATPL

As I just went through this, I thought that I would post the link to the thread in the Canada forum where I described my experience. Specifically, the study software that I used was spot on!
...
Forum: Canada
21st Aug 2007, 04:19
Replies: 46
Views: 17,644
Posted By MarkMcC

Successful conversion for me last week!

The process as described above is spot on.

After getting my letter from Oak City, and my Class 1 medical I purchased the study guide software from:

http://www.dauntless-soft.com/Canada/

I...
Forum: Canada
1st Aug 2007, 03:54
Replies: 18
Views: 2,819
Posted By MarkMcC

Not true. In fact, a case has been made for a...

Not true. In fact, a case has been made for a long time for a more diversified transport fleet. The Herc is a tactical airlifter, and to use it (as the CAF has) for intra-theatre lift very quickly...
Forum: Canada
31st Jul 2007, 03:44
Replies: 14
Views: 1,768
Posted By MarkMcC

Flew YYZ to FRA in one a few weeks ago. Got the...

Flew YYZ to FRA in one a few weeks ago. Got the upgrade to business and tried out the new 'suites' with the lie-flat beds. Verrrrry nice!!

The bathrooms by the R2 door even have a window!
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2007, 03:15
Replies: 44
Views: 7,008
Posted By MarkMcC

An intresting idea, bflyer, but one to be...

An intresting idea, bflyer, but one to be approached with a great degree of caution.

One must avoid imparting negative training when using a scheme like that, and that is very difficult to do! ...
Forum: Canada
24th Jul 2007, 07:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,819
Posted By MarkMcC

The aircraft will arrive shortly! We are being...

The aircraft will arrive shortly! We are being very original and calling it the C17... :D
Forum: Flight Testing
24th Jul 2007, 07:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,830
Posted By MarkMcC

GPS Approach Cert

Just finished testing an FMS software upgrade to allow unrestricted use of GPS approaches on the Canadian C130. Our certification path has been long and winding...

The Transport Canada link...
Forum: Flight Testing
14th Apr 2007, 16:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By MarkMcC

Well...I'd say that it need wings at the very...

Well...I'd say that it need wings at the very least, and preferably an engine :) :) :)

Lack of registration or temporary registration on an experimental flight permit is not a problem - let's...
Forum: Flight Testing
3rd Mar 2007, 22:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,484
Posted By MarkMcC

I have done a ton of flight testing using my Sony...

I have done a ton of flight testing using my Sony minidisc as a data recorder. Works really well, is totally insensitive to G or turbulence, seperates everything into 5 minute tracks (and I...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2006, 20:37
Replies: 6
Views: 11,530
Posted By MarkMcC

Actually...I'm a fixed wing test pilot with a...

Actually...I'm a fixed wing test pilot with a fair bit of C130 background. Although the engines and props of a C130 are similar to a P3, I have no specific knowledge of the warning system to which...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2006, 02:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By MarkMcC

This was part of an ongoing effort to update our...

This was part of an ongoing effort to update our specs - the 1980's vintage numbers just weren't working anymore. Hopefully what we have now will be a lot more useful, especially when dealing with...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2006, 02:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,386
Posted By MarkMcC

Interesting about the speed brakes...I'm not sure...

Interesting about the speed brakes...I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Depending on the nature of the flutter, I'd probably use body or tail mounted SB and be a bit more reluctant with...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2006, 02:26
Replies: 6
Views: 11,530
Posted By MarkMcC

The purpose of a NTS system is quite simply to...

The purpose of a NTS system is quite simply to prevent the propeller from driving the engine in the scenario where you have a low power setting and sufficent airspeed for the airflow to cause an...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Oct 2006, 04:38
Replies: 30
Views: 8,719
Posted By MarkMcC

It will land with one engaged as well as it will...

It will land with one engaged as well as it will with two - in certification speak it is called "fail-operational." The fact that it is not certified is a different kettle of fish entirely...a...
Forum: Flight Testing
20th Oct 2006, 01:52
Replies: 4
Views: 2,405
Posted By MarkMcC

Thank you for the point...I was searching the...

Thank you for the point...I was searching the wrong forum. That was exactly what I was looking for...

Oh well...it was that kind of day anyway.

Shiny switches forward, rubber side down.
...
Forum: Flight Testing
19th Oct 2006, 03:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,405
Posted By MarkMcC

Question Mach / Thrust Question

Could anyone point me to a reference/explanation for the following statement:

At a fixed pressure altitude, a set amount of thrust will produce a specific Mach number (i.e. the properties of Mach...
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