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Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2008, 14:07
Replies: 25
Views: 17,833
Posted By Sniff

Don't know where its written, but its down to the...

Don't know where its written, but its down to the new generation of surface movement radars (radar in this context is probably the wrong word!) which rely on transponder returns to generate the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Aug 2008, 18:58
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,756
Posted By Sniff

According to their flight operations...

According to their flight operations (http://www.tvoc.co.uk/flightoperations.asp) page, yes!
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2008, 20:13
Replies: 23
Views: 12,337
Posted By Sniff

Boeing Aero mag article from a while ago...

Whilst not commenting about the actual cause of the incident (which could be pretty varied as we all know), the picture looks similar to an incident described in this Boeing Aero magazine article...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Nov 2007, 15:33
Replies: 8
Views: 4,522
Posted By Sniff

As BOAC says flap 1 isn't good on the -400. Sets...

As BOAC says flap 1 isn't good on the -400. Sets off the config warning... (believe its the only variant of the 737 to do so)

Flap 2 used to equal 180kt and flap 10 160 in the old classics,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2007, 20:04
Replies: 18
Views: 5,935
Posted By Sniff

Scheduling LGW style:- (in a nutshell and in no...

Scheduling LGW style:- (in a nutshell and in no particular order)

11 days off a month min, Longer tours can be up to 6 days long, though they are very rare. Most tours these days have 3 sectors...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Aug 2007, 21:33
Replies: 18
Views: 5,935
Posted By Sniff

We have a few F/O's that drive down from...

We have a few F/O's that drive down from Leicester, Nottingham, Suffolk, and quite a few (air) commuters that fly from various places (AMS/GLA and USA!)

They seem to get used to it, and bid for...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2007, 19:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sniff

The reason that my lot (I believe and many...

The reason that my lot (I believe and many others) use the MCP window for the first restiction is that if you use any other mode other than VNAV (and we accelerate the aircraft after take off in TOGA...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2007, 18:22
Replies: 12
Views: 3,299
Posted By Sniff

BA - 737 Delete restrictions from the FMC...

BA - 737

Delete restrictions from the FMC and put the first alt constraint in the ALT window - Your example 3000'.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2007, 16:11
Replies: 7
Views: 4,933
Posted By Sniff

We have conversion charts - Meters QFE to feet...

We have conversion charts - Meters QFE to feet QNH. If we went to QFE then we would have to inhibit the EGPWS. This is because the EGPWS assumes the Altimeter reads feet AMSL (except the 777...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Aug 2006, 15:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
Posted By Sniff

196 knots clean... The 210 knot min clean speed...

196 knots clean... The 210 knot min clean speed no longer applies once you are single engine. In case you can't get your hands on the FMC to get the speed out in the heat of the moment, drift down...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Feb 2006, 13:46
Replies: 11
Views: 5,882
Posted By Sniff

Kurtz eagerbeaver being quite a different...

Kurtz

eagerbeaver being quite a different user name to the one you are thinking of. Beaver Eager...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2006, 08:39
Replies: 12
Views: 14,305
Posted By Sniff

Yes, spouse and kids can travel without you.

Yes, spouse and kids can travel without you.
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Aug 2005, 19:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,584
Posted By Sniff

Are the engine mounted chines different in any...

Are the engine mounted chines different in any way?
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jul 2005, 09:28
Replies: 11
Views: 6,636
Posted By Sniff

May I suggest that its 2.5% of the full tanks...

May I suggest that its 2.5% of the full tanks figure, but that relevant tanks are taken into account, i.e. for final reserve, the centre is irrelevant (considered dry?).

For the 737 classic the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2004, 12:41
Replies: 24
Views: 12,480
Posted By Sniff

Hudson, Don't forget ATC require a minimum...

Hudson,

Don't forget ATC require a minimum rate of climb/descent of 500fpm when changing levels.

Unless below TA into EGSS,KK,LL when other rules apply...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2004, 11:33
Replies: 230
Views: 64,263
Posted By Sniff

My own experience... Based on the 737 LGW-I...

My own experience...

Based on the 737 LGW-I mainly just go to work, fly to the SOP's (which as Hand S says do change) and go home again. When things get fun (=difficult) then you just have to...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2003, 18:09
Replies: 140
Views: 44,624
Posted By Sniff

CAA FODCOM here...

CAA FODCOM here (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/FOD200328.pdf)
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2003, 09:36
Replies: 4
Views: 3,710
Posted By Sniff

When using the Fix page vs. raw data to check the...

When using the Fix page vs. raw data to check the position-

Regularly seen errors involving the radial from the gound VOR to the aircraft as seen by the FMC due to the aircraft variation database...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Feb 2003, 09:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sniff

Should be Q3 results...

Should be Q3 results...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2002, 10:09
Replies: 31
Views: 3,904
Posted By Sniff

I understand Heathrow's problems, operating from...

I understand Heathrow's problems, operating from there myself. However, there is nothing (IMHO) to stop other UK airports using the phrase "cleared approach" when circumstances permit (or even...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jul 2002, 09:18
Replies: 19
Views: 2,676
Posted By Sniff

The Boeing Aero Mag published a little article...

The Boeing Aero Mag published a little article about Brake Temps during short-haul ops. Click Here (http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/aero_17/brake_story.html) to view it.

Sniff.
Forum: Questions
27th Jun 2002, 21:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,735
Posted By Sniff

HD - Nahh, you want to shout at the Heli to...

HD - Nahh, you want to shout at the Heli to switch on mode 'C'...Much safer! :D
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd May 2002, 14:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,581
Posted By Sniff

Out of curiosity, will it be required for a/c...

Out of curiosity, will it be required for a/c under tow to squalk mode S in the future?? Maybe we will see towing A/C nav lights at night again (as opposed to nothing with a towbarless tractor)
Forum: Tech Log
28th Apr 2002, 21:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,594
Posted By Sniff

BA 737's use it as an Evacuation checklist.

BA 737's use it as an Evacuation checklist.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2002, 18:19
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By Sniff

There was a big discussion about the PA38 vs 28 a...

There was a big discussion about the PA38 vs 28 a while ago, on this link. (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42401) Might help a little.

Sniff.:)
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Apr 2002, 07:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,475
Posted By Sniff

Foo - Trust me, I always do...My question...

Foo - Trust me, I always do...My question originates from quite a few other airfields around Europe where there is either no speed control on departure, or the requirement has been deleted recently....
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2002, 12:03
Replies: 4
Views: 3,169
Posted By Sniff

Fly the classic and the rain repellant was...

Fly the classic and the rain repellant was deactivated years ago. No problems.
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Apr 2002, 11:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,475
Posted By Sniff

Ok follow on question. On deps from LHR, on...

Ok follow on question.

On deps from LHR, on first call to LATC we are always told 'no speed'. For lower chat on the RT I would have thought that this could be assumed, and should the 250kt...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2002, 00:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By Sniff

Post If you need a V2+15 climb, then you don't engage...

If you need a V2+15 climb, then you don't engage the automatics! Seriously though, to get into the accel mode, we would press VNAV. This reduces to climb power, and starts the acceleration. If you...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2002, 13:53
Replies: 20
Views: 2,180
Posted By Sniff

Post Hades - In the BA Jump seat policy (the one that...

Hades - In the BA Jump seat policy (the one that got revised post 11/9) ATC and ATC students are welcome! (I admit administration may be a different matter). .. .Vector-pushin - Use the old stuff -...
Forum: Questions
18th Mar 2002, 02:58
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By Sniff

Post How about <a...

How about <a href="http://www.multimap.com/bx793/gmp/507/176/X507000Y176000S25000W700H410.jpg" target="_blank">here</a>
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Mar 2002, 23:46
Replies: 20
Views: 2,180
Posted By Sniff

Post 737 FMC - When told to go direct to, then...

737 FMC - When told to go direct to, then depending upon the FMC itself once you have done the button pushing you are left with one of two things:. .</font><ul type="square"> <font size="2"...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Mar 2002, 03:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By Sniff

Post Cossack - One thing to mention is that on take...

Cossack - One thing to mention is that on take off, many aircraft will not be clean if asked to fly 210Kt. Even my 737 when departing over 53T is unable to do this, and the DC10 is another matter...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2001, 21:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Posted By Sniff

Post I think the thread that John talks about is here...

I think the thread that John talks about is here under <a href="http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=002053" target="_blank">Nacelle Fins</a>

Hope it helps, Sniff
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2001, 17:39
Replies: 41
Views: 3,765
Posted By Sniff

Post How about not changing the procedures at all. ...

How about not changing the procedures at all. The ones above work fine, and if we introduce another national procedure it makes it hard for the foreign pilots to sing to the same hymnbook.

How...
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