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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Nov 2016, 20:16
Replies: 9
Views: 10,123
Posted By singpilot

You have been warned. Which part didn't strike...

You have been warned. Which part didn't strike home?
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2011, 03:02
Replies: 47
Views: 11,189
Posted By singpilot

Diesel-9 Trash Tens, then the -15F's.

Have lots of time in those, many fond memories. Thought we were riding high when the -32's came online, then the -50's. Those were real airplanes, all of them.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2010, 04:31
Replies: 550
Views: 128,731
Posted By singpilot

I thought that the tire failure had damaged the...

I thought that the tire failure had damaged the Weight-on-Wheels switches/sensors AND their associated wiring on the Left MG leg, and the sparking there had been a source of the spilled / leaking...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2010, 04:15
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,537,973
Posted By singpilot

Bia Botal writes: I'm not...

Bia Botal writes:





I'm not certain of the question asked, but I always ASSuMEd that message was a 'Depress' message. Not that the cabin was not keeping up (normal descent / increasing...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2010, 18:14
Replies: 15
Views: 3,658
Posted By singpilot

Bypass thrust loss up high

Seems to me, I remember a GE CF34 number like 8500ish lbs thrust at sea level, 1000ish at altitude.

I did find a chart for the cruise thrust of several engines.

CFM56-7B18 SL= 18,500 CRUISE=...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Oct 2009, 19:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,078
Posted By singpilot

Make sure you get out to Tybee Island for a day...

Make sure you get out to Tybee Island for a day at the beach.

Last minute quick b-fast at the Waffle House in Garden City will clean out any excess CofG.

Cafeteria at the training center, or...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Oct 2009, 19:42
Replies: 23
Views: 4,920
Posted By singpilot

It was considered a running bet at my company to...

It was considered a running bet at my company to see how long you could straddle the centerline lights with the nose tires. Was a nickle for every one you hit. I was amazed how good you get after...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Sep 2009, 22:43
Replies: 14
Views: 10,589
Posted By singpilot

Have a lot of Viper time in an HS125-600. Oiling...

Have a lot of Viper time in an HS125-600. Oiling the engines was done only when needed. Checking them was at every possible opportunity.

Rarely did those two numbers diverge.

A lot of Spey time...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Sep 2009, 22:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,757
Posted By singpilot

Wait until these three pax get the bill for the...

Wait until these three pax get the bill for the divert and the fuel dump. Hopefully, it will be part of their restitution order when they get released from prison.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Sep 2009, 01:50
Replies: 18
Views: 5,302
Posted By singpilot

In the USA, for a 121 or 125, I used to tell...

In the USA, for a 121 or 125, I used to tell people a year and a mil.

Then actually did a FAR125 in 90 days.

Depends on so many variables.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Sep 2009, 22:51
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,283,752
Posted By singpilot

John; Where would that be? Jet Blast? ...

John;

Where would that be?

Jet Blast?


Just askin......
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Sep 2009, 17:35
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,283,752
Posted By singpilot

Will, Belgique and F4. Your three passionate...

Will, Belgique and F4.

Your three passionate positions and postulations have been argued ad nauseum about 2500 posts ago.

It is actually tough watching the same pig roll arround in the same mud...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Sep 2009, 17:29
Replies: 47
Views: 13,937
Posted By singpilot

Patently not true. Please refrain from taking the...

Patently not true. Please refrain from taking the CNN POV.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2009, 03:20
Replies: 19
Views: 15,130
Posted By singpilot

It's not obvious. Flight limitation is derived...

It's not obvious. Flight limitation is derived from IRS platform limitations AND flight test verified performance. It's what someone (with the need) paid for.

IRS/FMS initialzation latitude...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2009, 19:58
Replies: 25
Views: 8,290
Posted By singpilot

I'd bet that Old Smokey and I have shared a bar...

I'd bet that Old Smokey and I have shared a bar for lunch up on the hill by Seletar in Singapore!

This was a very usual sim exercise in the DC9 and Gulfstream types. 'Frozen' throttle just prior...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2009, 19:50
Replies: 8
Views: 3,073
Posted By singpilot

All 73 guys, myself included, please accept this...

All 73 guys, myself included, please accept this apology in advance.

When the 73 first came out, I was on left USA coast doing short hop commutes in a Gulstream 2. Money no object to guys in back....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Sep 2009, 16:14
Replies: 13
Views: 2,997
Posted By singpilot

Diversion actually hapened over Iceland, not...

Diversion actually hapened over Iceland, not Greenland, so RTB was an easy call. If there was any irritation, it was that he had to inform the pax that they were not going to their destination. That...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2009, 00:24
Replies: 52
Views: 10,822
Posted By singpilot

A couple of additionals. Fly the airplane...

A couple of additionals.

Fly the airplane down the runway...meaning those flight controls still put out a lot of effort even though all three gear are on the ground.

Discontinue all reverse...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2009, 17:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By singpilot

Welcome to Africa. There is a reason that...

Welcome to Africa.

There is a reason that route is not ER approved.

Lots of countries there are circumvented for a reason; usually has to do with politics or uncontrolled airspace. Sometimes...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Sep 2009, 14:44
Replies: 2,686
Views: 1,138,322
Posted By singpilot

Our SOP (in a MD87) was broken or interrupted...

Our SOP (in a MD87) was broken or interrupted checklist?

We start again at the top.

Murphy awaits those that don't.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Sep 2009, 03:37
Replies: 31
Views: 8,542
Posted By singpilot

Often landing in Doha or Stanstead there was a...

Often landing in Doha or Stanstead there was a ACJ in private livery and Qatar registration.

Many times, in Doha, there were 1 or 2 757's in same private livery.

Finally at UK end, ran into...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Sep 2009, 19:12
Replies: 36
Views: 14,475
Posted By singpilot

As well, glad to see some hard news research...

As well, glad to see some hard news research being conducted here. Being from the exact opposite side of the aviation spectrum gives some insight into what it's like 'in the trenches', but it would...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Sep 2009, 03:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,733
Posted By singpilot

CHAPTER 4 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Section 1....

CHAPTER 4 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Section 1. GENERAL [RESERVED]
Section 2. CONTROL SURFACES [RESERVED]
Section 3. CONTROL SYSTEMS
34. GENERAL - § 25.671.
a. Explanation. This material deals...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Sep 2009, 02:52
Replies: 26
Views: 3,541
Posted By singpilot

One of the F/A's I flew with had a long string of...

One of the F/A's I flew with had a long string of follow-on's to all of our BTDT's.

Got The T-Shirt, Sent The Post Card, Maxxed Out The Credit Card....

It went on for some time.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Sep 2009, 02:45
Replies: 26
Views: 10,507
Posted By singpilot

Thanks TP, I was pretty sure that was the case.

Thanks TP, I was pretty sure that was the case.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2009, 23:53
Replies: 26
Views: 10,507
Posted By singpilot

Thanks, Cardinal for reminding me of that. Most...

Thanks, Cardinal for reminding me of that. Most service ceilings are derived from several performance factors. Newer planes almost always have a dive time problem cuz they are so clean (limiting the...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2009, 22:58
Replies: 26
Views: 10,507
Posted By singpilot

Funny, I wasn't thinking of a Bus. I was...

Funny, I wasn't thinking of a Bus.

I was thinking of say.... G4. Civilian Svc Ceiling is FL450. Military ceiling is FL510. Depending on the version, service ceilings can be quite different in...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2009, 22:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,733
Posted By singpilot

Geez; Lots of questions there. Lets...

Geez;

Lots of questions there.

Lets get to the common denominator first.

All engines fail. Means that. Who cares how, as long as end result is the same.

I guess the case could be made.....
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2009, 22:30
Replies: 26
Views: 10,507
Posted By singpilot

Maybe one of the boffins can clarify, but I think...

Maybe one of the boffins can clarify, but I think latest S/W has MAX ALT in your TCAS Loaded S/W.

Bummer if the other guy is also at MAX ALT. Maybe one gets the -2000 cue and the other gets the 0...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Sep 2009, 22:14
Replies: 298
Views: 167,763
Posted By singpilot

I used to do a lot of 'celebrity flying', in a G3...

I used to do a lot of 'celebrity flying', in a G3 or G4. Aspen. Eagle. Sun Valley.

Company rules were daytime only. At that time, the FAA felt the same way. As the years have gone by, I have seen...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Sep 2009, 18:50
Replies: 298
Views: 167,763
Posted By singpilot

EXACTLY! Well said. Have actually done this...

EXACTLY! Well said.

Have actually done this arrival. More than once. Daytime, had to delay departure to arrive daytime. Is a demanding circle offshore (might as well be IFR at that altitude). Is...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2009, 17:03
Replies: 26
Views: 3,541
Posted By singpilot

Have also seen the scenario where the Pilot...

Have also seen the scenario where the Pilot Flying gets NLG on the ground and he stops 'flying'. His 'technique' is that now it is no longer an aircraft.

Those guys will have mud on the flaps at...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Sep 2009, 23:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Posted By singpilot

The ACARS uses VHF COM3 for it's data bursts. It...

The ACARS uses VHF COM3 for it's data bursts. It does not need to be tuned to any freq on the control head. VHF COM3 is useable while ACARS operates 'in the background', but will not ACARS XMIT or...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Sep 2009, 22:16
Replies: 6
Views: 6,591
Posted By singpilot

Amazing. I sure hope lessons have not been...

Amazing. I sure hope lessons have not been forgotten.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Sep 2009, 22:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,455
Posted By singpilot

I remember asking this once and being told that...

I remember asking this once and being told that it keeps the departing guys 'sequenced' with the arriving guys until everyone has vertically separated.
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