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Search: Posts Made By: Steamhead
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Forum: Tech Log
25th May 2013, 14:14
Replies: 5
Views: 2,010
Posted By Steamhead

Jet Engine Costs

I read of engines being damaged by bird strikes, FOD damage, surge damage,

etc,etc. With engines costing from 4mil upwards do airlines / can airlines insure

against this cost or do they pay by...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Apr 2011, 18:26
Replies: 29
Views: 16,684
Posted By Steamhead

I have spent 36 years around light aircraft as...

I have spent 36 years around light aircraft as PPL, Instructor, examiner, NPPL,
and engineer. I have always pulled through the 4 cylinder horizontal opposed engines on first flight of the day. I...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2011, 18:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By Steamhead

engine surge

I understand that engine surge can be caused by the tip clearances getting larger because of wear. Is it policy for some airlines to leave the engine on the wing until they surge? and then send them...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2010, 18:03
Replies: 106
Views: 27,139
Posted By Steamhead

There is another side to this glass cockpit...

There is another side to this glass cockpit problem.
Some time ago we upgraded one piper training pa 28 (at our FTO ) with a garmin 430 box 1 and KX155 box 2. The FTO computor was loaded with the...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Oct 2009, 15:08
Replies: 55
Views: 14,903
Posted By Steamhead

I did shift work from the age of 18 to 42,various...

I did shift work from the age of 18 to 42,various types of shift systems in different jobs.
I came to the conclusion that when you are young, shift work is not a problem but as you get older it...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Oct 2009, 17:28
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By Steamhead

OK everybody I found it, It was a software called...

OK everybody I found it, It was a software called VirtualDrive which I have used occationally now deleted, many thanks everyone
Regards
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Oct 2009, 15:29
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By Steamhead

Ok everybody I am Burning again, but the strange...

Ok everybody I am Burning again, but the strange line is still their, I can uninstall it but it reappears on reboot.
If I go control panel/system/Hardware/Device Manager/DVD/cd-ROM drives
there are...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Oct 2009, 21:26
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By Steamhead

Hi bit-twiddler don't think so cannot find...

Hi bit-twiddler
don't think so cannot find anything else to delete in add remove programs.
now checking to see if files deleted.
regards
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Oct 2009, 21:01
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By Steamhead

Hi Bit-twiddler It Worked many thanks. Hi...

Hi Bit-twiddler
It Worked many thanks.
Hi sprogget
yes actively deleting all other burning software

Many thanks everybody
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Oct 2009, 20:05
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By Steamhead

Hi Green Granite Done that and I can uninstall...

Hi Green Granite
Done that and I can uninstall line 2) without getting the blue screen but the line
reappears on reboot and the write softwares still cannot see the dvd drive.
Checked msconfig and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Oct 2009, 19:21
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By Steamhead

DVD/CD write problems

I hope some feather plucker out there can help me with this one.
My dvd/cd will read ok but none of my write softwares can find the drive to write.I have Nero,Roxio,and VOB.
I purchased a new drive...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2009, 13:14
Replies: 47
Views: 29,458
Posted By Steamhead

There was a similar incident a long time ago, a...

There was a similar incident a long time ago, a cargo 707 out of Switzerland when #3 and #4 fell off and the wing was on fire. Finished up landing at some
airfield in Southen France
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th May 2009, 13:33
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By Steamhead

Thank you for the very informative replys. ...

Thank you for the very informative replys.
regards
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th May 2009, 21:26
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By Steamhead

Cable Bandwidth

the Virgin cable system ( I am on the ex Tele West system) appears to be short of bandwidth as their are no HD channels being transmitted.HD is slowly becoming more affordable so does it mean I will...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Apr 2009, 18:26
Replies: 15
Views: 11,782
Posted By Steamhead

As I remember this was pushed for by South Africa...

As I remember this was pushed for by South Africa and Germany for their national airlines, both of which train their own pilots and have done so for a long time. I would love to see some price...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2009, 20:53
Replies: 1
Views: 1,050
Posted By Steamhead

CFM56-5Bx AD

AD issued on 31-12-2008 with 14 days to complete.
http://www.avantext.com/DailyADIndex.ASP?AD=20090101

Is this an "Oh my G@D it will cost a fortune" AD or is it "Just another engine check"
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Sep 2008, 16:08
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,317,530
Posted By Steamhead

The year 1963, BOAC Heathrow to Boston, my first...

The year 1963, BOAC Heathrow to Boston, my first flight. As an engineer I am interested in looking out but once at cruise altitude decide all a bit boring and out with book. Now this is february and...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2008, 19:15
Replies: 91
Views: 25,918
Posted By Steamhead

I am a RT examiner and have been awarded a...

I am a RT examiner and have been awarded a provisional 4.
I have been signing out level 6 for the past year or so since the license form changed.
As the previous post said "You couldn't make it...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Jun 2006, 21:29
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By Steamhead

It will transmit as far as the first transformer...

It will transmit as far as the first transformer on the supply system and anybody on the same phase as you will receive the signal.
Some theory:- The transformer output will be 440 volt three phase...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Dec 2005, 20:43
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By Steamhead

Thanks ExGrunt I did as you suggested and...

Thanks ExGrunt

I did as you suggested and then used the Detect & Repair in Help of Acrobat and it started working as before.

Well Done

Regards
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Dec 2005, 21:12
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By Steamhead

Hi BOAC No not a time problem. I'm on cable...

Hi BOAC
No not a time problem.
I'm on cable broadband and its fast.
It used to be instantaneous when clicking on something like this.

regards
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Dec 2005, 19:46
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By Steamhead

Auto Boot pdf files

A little help please,
If I click on something like this :-
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/cms_reso...05%20G-EUOB.pdf

I get a blank browser page with Done in the bottom left hand corner.
To view the...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Nov 2004, 19:02
Replies: 41
Views: 7,701
Posted By Steamhead

It is always amazing to engineers how many items...

It is always amazing to engineers how many items fail on final approach to the home field.
regards
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Sep 2004, 20:13
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By Steamhead

Thanks N.A.C. regards

Thanks N.A.C.

regards
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Sep 2004, 19:30
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By Steamhead

Logging On

My computor has been running perfectly for 18 months with no changes, and suddenly every time I log on I have to enter my user name and password, any suggestions anybody.

p.s. I have not added...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Aug 2004, 19:50
Replies: 113
Views: 10,328
Posted By Steamhead

I think I will turn off my automatic updates and...

I think I will turn off my automatic updates and let other people find the problems with SP2.
I know, don't tell me, I am flapping my arms like a chicken.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd May 2004, 11:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By Steamhead

Thanks Jetset41 Always nice to get response to...

Thanks Jetset41
Always nice to get response to postings.
On this occation Smirnoff has done the job.
Regards
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th May 2004, 18:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By Steamhead

Thanks SeldomFixit I will try adding some top...

Thanks SeldomFixit I will try adding some top quality Vodka and see if it mixes with existing fluid. I will let you know what happens

Regards

Perfect SeldomFixit
Smirnoff does it again.
The...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
17th May 2004, 20:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By Steamhead

Landing Compass Fluid

Help Please.
I have just purchased a landing compass ( you know the type-wooden box-prism for sighting-hole in the bottom for tripod.)
It has a medium size bubble in the fluid.
Question:- what...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2004, 20:48
Replies: 23
Views: 4,156
Posted By Steamhead

Southend Aerobatic Area - Remember it well A...

Southend Aerobatic Area - Remember it well
A small area up to 5500 ft overhead Hanningfield Reservoir.
Easy to orientate and great fun in the beagle pup cica 1975
Forum: Tech Log
28th Dec 2003, 22:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,969
Posted By Steamhead

On PA28 You can do your own check with a stop...

On PA28
You can do your own check with a stop watch, but time from running out of fuel on one tank and switching to another and the engine resuming normal output is 4.5 seconds.
To this you must...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Dec 2003, 05:00
Replies: 29
Views: 5,154
Posted By Steamhead

Vulcan To Fly Again

Todays Telegraph (Page 2) states:-
"The Heritage Lottery Fund is to provide £2.5 million towards the cost of restoring and returning to flight the giant Avro Vulcan,Britain's most popular military...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Dec 2003, 03:21
Replies: 39
Views: 16,156
Posted By Steamhead

Training is bad enough but one can duck and dive...

Training is bad enough but one can duck and dive as suggested above.
The real problem arises when the test with the CAA (UK) arrives.
Most of the examiners use a lot of imagination to arrive at a...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Oct 2003, 05:38
Replies: 25
Views: 3,085
Posted By Steamhead

I have had DVT in 1998. When asked, My...

I have had DVT in 1998.
When asked, My consultant was of the opinion that it was much more prevalent in aircraft for the following reasons.
1) low oxygen level (7000 ft cabin altitude)
2) low...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2003, 03:56
Replies: 29
Views: 9,032
Posted By Steamhead

Please note the time 1100 Z +2 = LUNCH TIME

Please note the time 1100 Z +2 = LUNCH TIME
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