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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th May 2006, 16:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
Posted By tornadoflyer

Waiting time for Cathay Pacific interview

I would very much appreciate it if any forum member could give me an estimate on how long it nowadays takes after Cathay Pacific have acknowledged receipt of the application form and associated issue...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2006, 15:27
Replies: 19
Views: 12,663
Posted By tornadoflyer

De-rated, flat-rated, reduced power T/O

Is there a difference between de-rated and reduced power T/O? In what context does a flat-rated engine fit in?

Thanks a lot in advance for any comments.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Apr 2006, 06:29
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By tornadoflyer

I calculated the question and came up with 9.550...

I calculated the question and came up with 9.550 feet.

Just as TruBlu351 mentioned, altimeters will over-/underread by 4 feet per 1 C deviation from ISA above the station reporting the altimeter...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2006, 12:55
Replies: 4
Views: 7,788
Posted By tornadoflyer

Thank you both for your comments. I have to...

Thank you both for your comments. I have to revise my question because the book states that left crosswind would be better and act as a restoring force and that was initially what I did not...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2006, 08:53
Replies: 4
Views: 7,788
Posted By tornadoflyer

Critical engine failure and crosswind

Hi,

I have a question regarding critical engine failure and crosswind. Assuming that the number one engines fails, due to increased drag the aircraft will yaw to the left. What kind of crosswind...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2006, 06:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,666
Posted By tornadoflyer

Drag/speed relationship

Hi,

in regard to why modern airlines fly at high altitude one book states "Since drag, in terms of speed, varies only with EAS, and since TAS in relation to EAS increases with altitude, it follows...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2006, 05:19
Replies: 18
Views: 3,790
Posted By tornadoflyer

Critical engine on 747

I would we thankful if another forum member could answer my question if the Boeing 747 has a critical engine and the reason why.

Thanks in advance for any replies.
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2005, 07:47
Replies: 1
Views: 1,157
Posted By tornadoflyer

carbon brakes

Can any forum member please tell me if carbon brakes wear more when they are cold or hot and the reason why?

Thanks in advance for any replies.
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2005, 13:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,116
Posted By tornadoflyer

Reverse flow of fuel?

Thanks a lot for all the detailed replies. In this context, I have one more question. Is there any way to reverse the flow of fuel, so that it flows back from the CWT to the stabilizer or is it a one...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Dec 2005, 16:46
Replies: 6
Views: 2,116
Posted By tornadoflyer

747 stabilizer fuel

Hi,

I would very much appreciate it, if another forum member could explain to me why the 747 has fuel in the stabilizer, where exactly it is located and how and by what means it is trasferred...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2005, 16:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By tornadoflyer

Hi Old Smokey, thanks a lot for reply. As...

Hi Old Smokey,

thanks a lot for reply. As high altitude flying in the German IDS version is concerned, it is painful. Even with variable wing sweep the engine performance and response is marginal...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2005, 14:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By tornadoflyer

Mcrit, MMO etc.

Hi Old Smokey,

thank you for your additional explanation. My flying background are purely military fighter jets and subjects like Mcrit, MMO, best range, and optimum descent etc. are probably less...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2005, 07:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By tornadoflyer

Mach Crit

Hi guys,

thank you for your reply and efforts. I actually meant the critical Mach number of the 747 airfoil. This was in the context of swept wings. I read through some notes about calculating the...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2005, 12:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By tornadoflyer

two questions Boeing 747

I have two questions regarding the Boeing 747 and would appreciate if another forum member could answer them.

1. Why does the 747 have a lower and upper rudder and an inboard and outboard elevator...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Dec 2005, 10:33
Replies: 7
Views: 12,975
Posted By tornadoflyer

Leading edge flaps/slats

Hi,

I recently read an older post about questions asked during Cathay Pacific's interview process. One of questions was directed to describe the difference between leading edge flaps and
leading...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2005, 16:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,683
Posted By tornadoflyer

Thanks FLEXJET, I should have more carefully...

Thanks FLEXJET,

I should have more carefully read the question.

Regards.

Tornadoflyer
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2005, 15:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,683
Posted By tornadoflyer

Altimeter/temperature correction

Hi,

I recently read a question about altimer error in regard to temperature deviation from ISA. The question is: "What is the error of an altimeter at 10000' PH at ISA -34 degrees? Answer over...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
24th Nov 2005, 13:41
Replies: 3
Views: 956
Posted By tornadoflyer

RB 211 engines 747 at Cathay

There appears to be always the question in Cathay Pacific's interviews why the company prefers RB 211 engines on their Boeing 747. I would very much appreciate it, if anyone could answer this...
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