PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 12
1
2
3
4
5
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: maui
Showing results 1 to 35 of 408
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2024, 04:06
Replies: 30
Views: 2,943
Posted By maui

30ft Don't overflare, (assuming you have it in...

30ft Don't overflare, (assuming you have it in the slot at 50 feet and on speed), about an extra 2degrees ANU getting rid of the thrust simultaneously, is all that is needed, then hold it steady....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2024, 06:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,743
Posted By maui

VALE Allen Burgess

Regretfully advise the passing of Allen Burgess aka Noize/ Noisy. Ex TAA/Australian, Compass 1 & 2, Kuwait, Korean and Eva

Allen passed on 24th Feb whilst visiting his home territory in the mid...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Nov 2023, 11:08
Replies: 966
Views: 328,697
Posted By maui

[QUOTE]Has there ever been a payment model in any...

[QUOTE]Has there ever been a payment model in any segment of aviation where you pay after you get out of the aircraft at your destination?]​​​​​​​[/QUOTE

Maybe things have changed over the last 50...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2023, 06:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,162
Posted By maui

In 15,000 hours never rolled one so can't offer...

In 15,000 hours never rolled one so can't offer advice, and haven't heard comments from colleagues expressing such concerns.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Oct 2023, 06:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,579
Posted By maui

Maybe that is because it's an aeroplane rather...

Maybe that is because it's an aeroplane rather than a s.it box.
(Ducking for cover)
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2023, 07:21
Replies: 18
Views: 3,579
Posted By maui

Long time out of it but recall, if you want 160 @...

Long time out of it but recall, if you want 160 @ 4 you will need to will need to have your final flap running before you get to 4. 1000 ft stabilised will be unobtainable otherwise.
Only other...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2023, 02:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,065
Posted By maui

I think 43" is on the money. Used to come...

I think 43" is on the money.
Used to come through that area many moons ago. Problem was depressurisation and terrain. From memory on the route we used, it was basically south from Madang and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2023, 07:44
Replies: 43
Views: 13,999
Posted By maui

Twelve responses and no one has commented on the...

Twelve responses and no one has commented on the poor discipline and rank stupidity of someone placing anything on the quadrant, for any reason any time.
mutter mutter

Maui
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2023, 04:18
Replies: 121
Views: 49,454
Posted By maui

Not all that familiar with the 320...

Not all that familiar with the 320 configurations, however to my untrained eye, he doesn't seem to be carrying much in the way of flap.
Any comments from more experienced eyes appreciated.
Maui
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2023, 07:14
Replies: 45
Views: 6,379
Posted By maui

For once I heatedly agree with you Bloggs. ...

For once I heatedly agree with you Bloggs.
However, bear in mind that the areas that have low TA's/TL's generally have significantly more complex airspace requirements and significantly more traffic...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2023, 05:34
Replies: 26
Views: 5,211
Posted By maui

Used to be common practice. It wasn't...

Used to be common practice.
It wasn't prohibited. So it was lawful, and therefore regarded as a component of a thorough training regime.
Not everyone agreed.

Maui
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2023, 04:48
Replies: 191
Views: 73,776
Posted By maui

Why /how could anyone think she will do a better...

Why /how could anyone think she will do a better job.
She has been a part of the rotten top tier for some time.
To have stayed there till now, she either believes the Leprechauns way, was the right...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2021, 12:46
Replies: 24
Views: 9,713
Posted By maui

The domestic mindset came from Dixon and Strong. ...

The domestic mindset came from Dixon and Strong. Both cultivated in TAA / Australian. Both with super egos and small minds.
They f@@%#&^# TAA and then did the same sort of work to the Q.
The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2021, 02:48
Replies: 24
Views: 9,713
Posted By maui

Further; many years later worked with an American...

Further; many years later worked with an American colleague who related a story about having recently returned from 'NAM, received an offer to join, at about seniority #20, a small freight operation....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2021, 02:33
Replies: 24
Views: 9,713
Posted By maui

It goes back further than that. I recall making...

It goes back further than that. I recall making a submission to TAA/Australian, about a plan to boost utilisation of the dwindling DC9 fleet around 1988. I got the classic "there's no money in...
Forum: Questions
10th Aug 2021, 05:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
Posted By maui

Could it be that A is a theoretical rule of...

Could it be that A is a theoretical rule of thumb, application of an approximation whereas B is the application of an empirical fact?
Just guessing, without a great deal of thought, about things...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jul 2021, 04:59
Replies: 70
Views: 21,606
Posted By maui

alf5071h Alf. Why would you need two hands...

alf5071h

Alf. Why would you need two hands on the control wheel. A practice fraught with danger. Even with an active or inactive auto throttle there is only one place for the second hand, unless...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2021, 04:07
Replies: 70
Views: 21,606
Posted By maui

Could I suggest that : If you can't reach the...

Could I suggest that : If you can't reach the TOGA sw on the advanced thrust lever, you should better consider your seating position when you set up your cockpit.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th May 2021, 05:08
Replies: 35
Views: 5,325
Posted By maui

Circa 1967/68 N. Zedland Victa 100 $8.40 solo...

Circa 1967/68 N. Zedland Victa 100
$8.40 solo $10.20 dual
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2020, 02:50
Replies: 55
Views: 14,580
Posted By maui

Vessbot. I agree with all you have said but...

Vessbot.
I agree with all you have said but jeez I didn't realise it was so complicated. I always thought it was point and push or pull as appropriate.

The one thing though that is missing from...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2020, 00:25
Replies: 55
Views: 14,580
Posted By maui

Bloggs I do not believe anyone has...

Bloggs



I do not believe anyone has advocated use of FLCH on approach. Descent yes, approach no. In fact, in my recollection, the only person that has even mentioned it in an approach context,...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2020, 02:53
Replies: 55
Views: 14,580
Posted By maui

Blogs. Because it will lock the SPD, which...

Blogs.

Because it will lock the SPD, which in many areas (not WA) is more important than precise V/S control. Think busy airspace and tight separation.

Cheers Maui
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2019, 05:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,243
Posted By maui

Dave: Thankyou for the update and correction. ...

Dave: Thankyou for the update and correction. As I said, a long time away from.
M
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2019, 01:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,243
Posted By maui

Rarife I am a long time away from this...

Rarife

I am a long time away from this stuff, but I think you are confusing the Jettison Pumps and the Scavange Pumps. Two seperate systems.
My copy of the DDG/MEL dated 2011, at 28.31.03 relates...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Mar 2019, 09:04
Replies: 36
Views: 14,661
Posted By maui

FCeng84 Congratulations. An excellent...

FCeng84

Congratulations. An excellent observation and summary. I hope it gives a lot of aviators food for thought.

Unfortunately there are a lot in the industry who assume that others have done...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Mar 2019, 09:53
Replies: 36
Views: 14,661
Posted By maui

Capn.B At last, I think I have identified...

Capn.B

At last, I think I have identified the source of your angst. It is based on a misconception.


Simply not correct.
If you refer to the NTSB report 1.6.3.4 on pages 26 and 27, you will...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Mar 2019, 02:46
Replies: 36
Views: 14,661
Posted By maui

Capn. B Asiana 214 is hardly an appropriate...

Capn. B

Asiana 214 is hardly an appropriate case to respond to my question.
(following in itallics, extracts from NTSB AAR 14/01 with my bolding and underlining).
You stated;
“You are defending...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Mar 2019, 03:03
Replies: 36
Views: 14,661
Posted By maui

Capn. B Please make up your mind. In response...

Capn. B
Please make up your mind. In response to my question, you said it was the second post that was “a stupid idea, period”. With the dubious nature of your assertion queried, you are now...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2019, 11:28
Replies: 36
Views: 14,661
Posted By maui

Capn. B I started to respond but finger trouble...

Capn. B
I started to respond but finger trouble and other activities got in the way. Chesty has partly covered what I intended.

Your claim that, in FLCH you have no control over V/S is totally...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2019, 02:29
Replies: 36
Views: 14,661
Posted By maui

Capn B: In those immortal words of the redheaded...

Capn B: In those immortal words of the redheaded dingbat from the otherside of the continent; "please explain"

What is it that you consider I am "defending"
Are you talking about my first post,...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Mar 2019, 01:17
Replies: 36
Views: 14,661
Posted By maui

Wee monkey. Why would you do either of those...

Wee monkey. Why would you do either of those things?

Why would you reset to missed approach altitude before you have captured G/S?

Why would you ignore the flight director without making some...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Mar 2019, 01:12
Replies: 36
Views: 14,661
Posted By maui

Over the years there has been much speculation...

Over the years there has been much speculation and confusion with appropriate use of FLCH. When I have come across such confusion (many times in 12,000 x 777) I have explained that it is an IAS...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Dec 2018, 02:32
Replies: 67
Views: 15,973
Posted By maui

George: Charlie is correct. The TAA A300 B4 was...

George: Charlie is correct. The TAA A300 B4 was always a three man cockpit. OTOH the 767 was a two man enterprise that was adapted to a three by Ansett.

Others: I was never on strike, I resigned...
Forum: Tech Log
24th May 2018, 03:16
Replies: 14
Views: 2,886
Posted By maui

Comp Stall. I am familiar with the scenario you...

Comp Stall. I am familiar with the scenario you discuss, and have had thrust levers slammed on backstops by PNF. As I explained to the miscreant there is about 30 knots above MMO before any...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2018, 08:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,886
Posted By maui

.Jwscud Having spent around a half century in...

.Jwscud
Having spent around a half century in the industry, accumulating about 27,000 hours in PA18 thru to 777ER and instructed, examined and audited; I have never heard of Vc/Mc/Md, and Vd only in...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 408
 
Page 1 of 12
1
2
3
4
5
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.