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Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jul 2017, 06:48
Replies: 1,219
Views: 777,316
Posted By Aztec Kid

This attached chart is dated, and not for use for...

This attached chart is dated, and not for use for navigation.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Sep 2015, 12:52
Replies: 21
Views: 12,474
Posted By Aztec Kid

Impressions of the B787 in a Crosswind

Hello FCeng84,

Thank you for such an enlightening description of the B787 flight control system. You have the ability to describe the essential elements of flight control system in a way that...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Aug 2015, 08:09
Replies: 21
Views: 12,474
Posted By Aztec Kid

Boeing FBW Response - 787

FCeng84, based on your previous posts, you were involved with the design of the B777 flight control system. I must commend you and your colleagues for your brilliant success. When flying the B777,...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2014, 19:12
Replies: 108
Views: 39,926
Posted By Aztec Kid

That is precisely my point. The flight control...

That is precisely my point. The flight control surfaces are “crossed”, even though the control inputs are not. That is why pilots who have extensive experience with crosswind landings in aircraft...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2014, 10:29
Replies: 108
Views: 39,926
Posted By Aztec Kid

Several years ago, when attempting to gather more...

Several years ago, when attempting to gather more detailed information regarding the Airbus autoland logic, than is currently available in the FCOM and AMM, an Airbus flight control engineer shared...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2012, 11:09
Replies: 255
Views: 85,992
Posted By Aztec Kid

BOAC, I hope these links will enable you to...

BOAC,

I hope these links will enable you to view the charts.

Best regards,
The Kid

http://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/1201/00285RRY29.PDF

http://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/1201/00285RRZ29.PDF
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2012, 00:34
Replies: 255
Views: 85,992
Posted By Aztec Kid

While not truly circling approaches, here are two...

While not truly circling approaches, here are two containing the “RF” segments mentioned by aterpster. The first initially overflies the IF for the ILS to 22L at EWR, and breaks off for a landing on...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2009, 03:36
Replies: 28
Views: 8,278
Posted By Aztec Kid

It is my understanding that the ILS beam quality...

It is my understanding that the ILS beam quality may not be suitable for automatic landings on all CAT I installations. Deficient beam quality combined with an unusual terrain profile could lead to...
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2009, 10:55
Replies: 18
Views: 4,815
Posted By Aztec Kid

An excellent publication by Airbus, “Getting to...

An excellent publication by Airbus, “Getting to Grips with Aircraft Performance”, has a section explaining how landing distances are calculated for both manual and automatic landings. The landing...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2008, 15:32
Replies: 24
Views: 3,592
Posted By Aztec Kid

The EGPWS used on the Airbus aircraft I fly...

The EGPWS used on the Airbus aircraft I fly incorporates system logic that is designed to minimize nuisance Mode 4B warnings during aircraft overflights. Without going into too much detail, the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2007, 15:55
Replies: 16
Views: 18,308
Posted By Aztec Kid

Brian, The duration figures you posted seem...

Brian,

The duration figures you posted seem to make sense in relative sense. When in the normal position, above approximately 27,500 feet, the mask regulator is designed to supply 100 percent...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Dec 2007, 08:32
Replies: 16
Views: 18,308
Posted By Aztec Kid

Forgive me for not answering the original...

Forgive me for not answering the original question.

Based on the information I have, for a full cylinder when using 100 percent oxygen at 8,000 feet:

For a 77 cubic ft cylinder:
A 4 pilot crew...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Dec 2007, 07:57
Replies: 16
Views: 18,308
Posted By Aztec Kid

I don’t believe ETOPS regulations have any impact...

I don’t believe ETOPS regulations have any impact on the oxygen requirements.

To address oxygen requirements during a depressurization, the FAA requires a supplemental oxygen flow rate of 0.8 LPM...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Dec 2007, 03:29
Replies: 16
Views: 18,308
Posted By Aztec Kid

Most pilots are shocked when they learn how...

Most pilots are shocked when they learn how little time they have when operating on 100 percent oxygen. The minimum pressure requirements typically result from the requirement to supply the cockpit...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Sep 2007, 23:36
Replies: 19
Views: 4,004
Posted By Aztec Kid

Air Leak Noise

The purpose of the keel beam drain is to eliminate fluids from the bottom of the fuselage. Hopefully the fluids are merely water from condensation on the interior of the aircraft skin.
On the A320...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Sep 2007, 17:34
Replies: 19
Views: 4,004
Posted By Aztec Kid

Air Leak Noise

The most likely reason for the air leak noise that was described would be the keel beam drains. You will find approximately twenty drains located along the keel beam (several are located beneath the...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2007, 12:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,052
Posted By Aztec Kid

Hello Javelin, While the APU is operating, the...

Hello Javelin,
While the APU is operating, the eductor, by using the kinetic energy of the exhaust gas stream, creates a negative pressure in the APU compartment. The two additional openings you see...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th May 2007, 06:56
Replies: 11
Views: 8,586
Posted By Aztec Kid

Here is a link to a copy of the NTSB accident...

Here is a link to a copy of the NTSB accident report for that unfortunate accident involving a USAir B737-300 and a Skywest Metroliner. Those of you who have flown in and out of KLAX will realize...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2006, 07:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By Aztec Kid

Most likely, what you are hearing are the keel...

Most likely, what you are hearing are the keel beam drains. I believe they open at 2.0 PSID.
The Kid
Forum: Tech Log
6th Dec 2005, 22:14
Replies: 21
Views: 7,575
Posted By Aztec Kid

Stick free the A320 series aircraft will...

Stick free the A320 series aircraft will essentially maintain 1G. However the auto-trimming may not be able to totally compensate for all pitching moments.

Since the FBW system is maintaining a 1G...
Forum: North America
23rd Sep 2005, 12:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,241
Posted By Aztec Kid

Speedbird744, The phone number for US...

Speedbird744,

The phone number for US Airways Contract Training and Services is 704-359-2770.

Good luck,
The Kid
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Jun 2005, 23:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,625
Posted By Aztec Kid

kk pilot, Please check your PM.

kk pilot,

Please check your PM.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Apr 2005, 19:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By Aztec Kid

kk pilot and BlueEagle, please check your PM. ...

kk pilot and BlueEagle, please check your PM.

Thank you
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2004, 19:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,055
Posted By Aztec Kid

If you line select the right hand MCDU key for...

If you line select the right hand MCDU key for the fix with both the speed and altitude constraints, the VERT REV page for that fix will open. You then have the option to clear only the altitude...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2004, 19:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,767
Posted By Aztec Kid

I have a limited number of pages from a document...

I have a limited number of pages from a document titled, Honeywell A320 Full Standard Symposium, June 1992, and was able to find this:

During acceleration segments the system uses a "60:40 energy...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Nov 2002, 13:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,652
Posted By Aztec Kid

The PWS tilt is kept at very low levels so that...

The PWS tilt is kept at very low levels so that the system can detect the doppler return from a downburst. If the antenna was directed too high, the vertical component of the downburst would not be...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Nov 2002, 01:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,652
Posted By Aztec Kid

Here is some information regarding the Honeywell...

Here is some information regarding the Honeywell RDR-4B that we have installed in our A320s. So far (other than in the sim), I have only seen the windshear icon taxiing to the gate. Other pilots I...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jul 2002, 19:24
Replies: 2
Views: 3,879
Posted By Aztec Kid

Airbus RVSM

This question came up on another message board. It was explained that prior to the implementation of a SB, the GPWS FLAP MODE PB could degrade the accuracy of the ADIRUS. It would be best to check...
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