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Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2015, 06:20
Replies: 473
Views: 479,732
Posted By Ultra Glide

How do you get the DME from IHZ when you're tuned...

How do you get the DME from IHZ when you're tuned to IGX?

The only way to do that on the A-320 would be to use the abnormal procedure for loss of both MCDUs and select Back Up tuning on the Radio...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 04:49
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,642,841
Posted By Ultra Glide

The initial reports that the airplane was in...

The initial reports that the airplane was in cruise in good weather and took 8 minutes to descend and crash greatly reduced the odds of mechanical or system failure in my mind.

More likely,...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2013, 10:02
Replies: 1,147
Views: 488,180
Posted By Ultra Glide

We'll have single pilot airline operations...

We'll have single pilot airline operations sometime after we get single engine airliners for the very same reason, if you need to have one to get safely back on the ground then you're going to need...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Aug 2013, 05:40
Replies: 350
Views: 176,674
Posted By Ultra Glide

Economics boils down to supply and demand. ...

Economics boils down to supply and demand.

If pilots want to pay to fly what can be done about it?

I certainly couldn't afford it and would be forced to find some other way of supporting my...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Aug 2013, 08:07
Replies: 18
Views: 14,163
Posted By Ultra Glide

I believe the box calculates current CG from the...

I believe the box calculates current CG from the ZFW CG and the current Fuel On Board, that's why you have to enter it into the box.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Aug 2013, 05:03
Replies: 25
Views: 15,880
Posted By Ultra Glide

I'm wondering if over-runs were always this...

I'm wondering if over-runs were always this common but we just never heard about them because of no internet etc. back in the day?

I get a lot of aviation accident / incidents from a buddy who...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Aug 2013, 04:40
Replies: 140
Views: 39,513
Posted By Ultra Glide

Oh for the days when I'd go and do six 52 mile...

Oh for the days when I'd go and do six 52 mile sectors in the morning in a DC-9.

Being a green and keen F/O in those days I never turned on the autopilot. Jaded skippers did, but not for long,...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Aug 2013, 06:37
Replies: 26
Views: 13,296
Posted By Ultra Glide

So Nuts, you're correct. Green dot is best L/D....

So Nuts, you're correct. Green dot is best L/D. (Just looked it up to make sure.) Therefore it's best glide, therefore it's max range.

But looking at the article, if best endurance is Green Dot ÷...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Aug 2013, 06:29
Replies: 26
Views: 13,296
Posted By Ultra Glide

Found this online: "You can find the speed...

Found this online:

"You can find the speed for the maximum lift to drag ratio (L/Dmax) right in your Pilot's Operating Handbook (if you have one). Look under emergency procedures for engine...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2013, 06:55
Replies: 200
Views: 42,228
Posted By Ultra Glide

Mross, it would help to maintain your skills but...

Mross, it would help to maintain your skills but it would not be ideal because you don't feel G's in the sim.

Also, I get sick using the visuals (the fake stuff out your window) in the sim because...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2013, 06:44
Replies: 26
Views: 13,296
Posted By Ultra Glide

My understanding is Green Dot is minimum fuel...

My understanding is Green Dot is minimum fuel flow per hour and Cost Index 0 is maximum miles per pound / kilogram of fuel.

Therefore, if there will be no delays, CI 0. If you can predict any...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2013, 06:24
Replies: 200
Views: 42,228
Posted By Ultra Glide

Re: Pilotless Airliners

Who is going to write the software that decides whether or not to abort? And whether or not to evacuate after the abort? Will they be held liable in court?

When the cabin is on fire who is going...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Aug 2013, 06:12
Replies: 140
Views: 39,513
Posted By Ultra Glide

I don't think you need to be in actual IMC to...

I don't think you need to be in actual IMC to practice an instrument approach. You can practice just fine in VMC. Just don't look outside.

If I'm doing it in IMC I don't think that counts as...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Aug 2013, 07:37
Replies: 140
Views: 39,513
Posted By Ultra Glide

The Airbus can easily be hand flown BUT it's a...

The Airbus can easily be hand flown BUT it's a tad trickier than "conventional" aircraft (meaning aircraft that you can trim) because you cannot "trim a speed".

Here's a way to visualize the...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2013, 15:21
Replies: 343
Views: 125,374
Posted By Ultra Glide

ATC can't force a visual on you. You have to have...

ATC can't force a visual on you. You have to have the preceding traffic or, if there is no preceding traffic, the airport in sight. If you don't want a visual, don't say you have it in sight.

It's...
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