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Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2012, 11:49
Replies: 13
Views: 4,264
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

I believe its to do with high level icing...

I believe its to do with high level icing phenomenon.

SKYbrary - High Level Ice Crystal Icing: Effects on Engines...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
8th Oct 2012, 11:31
Replies: 31
Views: 6,303
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

I think it is fairly clear that Jeff Smisek is...

I think it is fairly clear that Jeff Smisek is talking about the APD which is a UK tax not a European wide thing.

Many senior airline execs in the UK are also calling for this tax to be dropped...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Oct 2012, 10:00
Replies: 12
Views: 7,660
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Hopefully ether they will be shut down or be...

Hopefully ether they will be shut down or be forced to find a huge investment before continuing operations as allowing an airline with no funding is unsafe and is unfair to competitors.


...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Oct 2012, 07:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Try the Aviation Safety Network, they have a...

Try the Aviation Safety Network, they have a database which can be organised by type.
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Sep 2012, 11:55
Replies: 9
TNT
Views: 4,898
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

TNT | Global Air Network : External Crew...

TNT | Global Air Network : External Crew (http://www.tntliege.com/102_External+Crew.html)

Not sure what the current situation is but there's the link, I think they took some 744 guys on contract...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Sep 2012, 21:00
Replies: 231
Views: 96,276
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

All European airlines maybe EASA compliant but...

All European airlines maybe EASA compliant but dont believe for one minute that all European Aviation Authorities are as through as the UK's own CAA because it just isn't true.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2012, 11:56
Replies: 15
Views: 4,858
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

WizofOz got what I was trying to say but in...

WizofOz got what I was trying to say but in hindsight, using a descent was a bad example from me, as on a normal descent on a Boeing type would of course be made at around 0 degree pitch hence the...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2012, 23:43
Replies: 15
Views: 4,858
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

In basic terms, the FPV should point in the...

In basic terms, the FPV should point in the direction the aircraft is travelling through the air (relative to the pitch and horizon indications on the Primary Flight Display).

So if you push...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2012, 12:59
Replies: 35
Views: 14,739
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Due to the airline being unable to rely on pilots...

Due to the airline being unable to rely on pilots goodwill more like. :=



Laughable!
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2012, 13:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,502
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Better than being dragged in front the Director...

Better than being dragged in front the Director of Flight Ops to explain why he disregarded the manufacturer & company procedures and damaged a rather expensive gas turbine engine.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Sep 2012, 19:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,373
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Emirates and AMR in partnership talks

........

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Forum: Questions
17th Aug 2012, 11:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

A/P engagement at 250' with the correct rudder...

A/P engagement at 250' with the correct rudder input usually TOGA/TOGA with LNAV/VNAV armed would be the usual selected modes at this point. Company procedures vary, but the usual procedure is to...
Forum: Middle East
12th Aug 2012, 23:46
Replies: 51
Views: 15,921
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Any idea what type of aircraft was involved?

Any idea what type of aircraft was involved?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Feb 2012, 11:08
Replies: 18
Views: 11,108
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

I've seen a couple of contracts for Libya doing...

I've seen a couple of contracts for Libya doing the rounds recently, all of them well below market rate for Europe, never mind bloody Libya! :ugh:
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2012, 18:40
Replies: 104
Views: 38,750
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Spanair. ----

Spanair.

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Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Oct 2011, 11:20
Replies: 68
Views: 18,371
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

In the past there were far fewer opportunities to...

In the past there were far fewer opportunities to have a career as a commercial pilot at all.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Oct 2011, 21:44
Replies: 68
Views: 18,371
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Back in the 'golden' old days, 1000 hours...

Back in the 'golden' old days, 1000 hours probably meant you were blasting around in a clapped out twin engine piston powered spam can, or if you were really lucky you were sat in a knackered oily...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2011, 13:34
Replies: 40
Views: 19,969
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

In my experience with a Western EASA regulated...

In my experience with a Western EASA regulated aviation authority, very little will happen (however of course it should still be reported). Its really down to the airlines themselves to detect and...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2011, 23:11
Replies: 40
Views: 19,969
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

I agree with westhawk, it is lazy recruiting...

I agree with westhawk, it is lazy recruiting practices that generally allow this to happen. Its typically very easy to see a bull****ter via the sim and under line training by a competent checker, if...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2011, 08:19
Replies: 14
Views: 4,226
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

I think there is a large hurdle to changing the...

I think there is a large hurdle to changing the engines on the 737 due to ground clearance, and I presume they are going to design a completely new wing for it too.

I always wondered about the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Aug 2011, 09:33
Replies: 136
Views: 79,122
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Looking at the earlier posted videos there seems...

Looking at the earlier posted videos there seems to be an issue with landing technique where by aircraft are touching down flat or even on the nose gear, also reading other comments here (if true) it...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jul 2011, 16:26
Replies: 20
Views: 21,215
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

I believe there is some history of electrical...

I believe there is some history of electrical cockpit fires on this type in the past?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jul 2011, 09:06
Replies: 4
Views: 2,327
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Usually they ether receive a one off finders fee...

Usually they ether receive a one off finders fee from the airline or more commonly they will take a monthly payment behind the scenes (which actually comes out of your salary), that is why you will...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jul 2011, 13:41
Replies: 64
Views: 19,089
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Possibly to speed up the retirement of an ageing...

Possibly to speed up the retirement of an ageing fleet of MD-80's?

Also, AA have used Airbus products previously.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jul 2011, 10:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,744
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

That is the recommended procedure specified by...

That is the recommended procedure specified by Boeing on the 744 even though EICAS does display a caution if the speedbrakes are extended in an inappropriate situation.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2011, 09:03
Replies: 168
Views: 67,694
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

No, apparently it can't. Experts did a lot of...

No, apparently it can't. Experts did a lot of testing after the Nigerian Christmas day bomber tried it with a mix of chemicals concealed on his person. The BBC did a documentary which showed that a...
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Jun 2011, 22:23
Replies: 7
Views: 3,656
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Salary band - Any Expires - 28th Jun 2011 ...

Salary band - Any Expires - 28th Jun 2011
Salary details - n/a Posted - 14th Jun 2011
Location - Middle East

********** are now seeking only Captains and First Officers to join our clients...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jun 2011, 14:00
Replies: 19
Views: 6,611
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

The trailing edge flaps are powered by hydraulic...

The trailing edge flaps are powered by hydraulic systems 1 (Inboards) and 4 (Outboards) which are pressurised to appropriately 3000 psi



Yep by bleed air. LE and TE flaps can also be driven by...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jun 2011, 16:43
Replies: 117
Views: 30,123
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

I find it pretty astounding that professional...

I find it pretty astounding that professional pilots would ever condone covering all the flightdeck windscreens and side screens with charts and it absolutely beggars belief that ANY pilot would...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2011, 16:21
Replies: 19
Views: 6,611
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

They must be the same as the GE as I've flown...

They must be the same as the GE as I've flown both types and that is my understanding of the system from the FCOM's I have, I never knew that about the Rollers though, thanks for the info.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2011, 15:57
Replies: 19
Views: 6,611
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

That's interesting as I never knew a 2 bottles...

That's interesting as I never knew a 2 bottles per engine option existed ether. I'll try to copy and paste the schematic from my FCOM.



From the freight ramp, I'm usually airborne within 10-20...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2011, 15:48
Replies: 19
Views: 6,611
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

HKG-LHR, GC distance of 6000nm, flying East to...

HKG-LHR, GC distance of 6000nm, flying East to West so I'll use a headwind of lets say 60kts average, take-off mass of 380,000Kg, using LRC with optimum step-climbs gives me a burn of 145,000kg and...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2011, 14:33
Replies: 19
Views: 6,611
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

No it's not possible to crossfeed the...

No it's not possible to crossfeed the extinguishers from one wing to the other. It's 2 bottles per wing but just pulling the handle out will close the related engine & spar fuel valves, the bleed...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2011, 13:47
Replies: 19
Views: 6,611
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Lamidanda (LDN) Nepal? *There are two...

Lamidanda (LDN) Nepal?



*There are two fire extinguisher bottles in each wing for the two engines on that wing, one or both bottles can be discharged in either engine on a wing.

*There is...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jun 2011, 13:21
Replies: 117
Views: 30,123
Posted By Mercenary Pilot

Japan Air Prox...

Japan Air Prox (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Japan_Airlines_mid-air_incident)
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