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Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2008, 12:55
Replies: 17
Views: 4,879
Posted By Oldy

Usually you can indeed operate into SYD under...

Usually you can indeed operate into SYD under Aussie rules without an alternate. But sometimes Aussie ATC comes up, during a longhaul flight, with a statement that "SYD now requires an alternate"....
Forum: Tech Log
11th Oct 2007, 11:03
Replies: 8
Views: 3,667
Posted By Oldy

From memory the FAA (USA) and CAA (or JAA Europe)...

From memory the FAA (USA) and CAA (or JAA Europe) had a different certification philosophy with regard to FMC predicted max altitudes and cruise c of g. The Americans used best case c of g (highest...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jan 2007, 17:59
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,768
Posted By Oldy

Dear M.Mouse, What EXACTLY are Bassa asking...

Dear M.Mouse,

What EXACTLY are Bassa asking ? quote

<<We are happy to share the proposals with you in full, details will be placed on our website in the urgent news updates, entitled -...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2006, 12:38
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,983
Posted By Oldy

Hi guys, There is no need to re-invent the...

Hi guys,
There is no need to re-invent the wheel. PM me if you cannot find suitable answers in the forum archives. CRM, application, attitude, aptitude and common sense is all that is required!
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2006, 20:41
Replies: 19
Views: 4,129
Posted By Oldy

JV, In aswer to your question "what makes...

JV,

In aswer to your question "what makes you report a flight through heavy turbulence (and a hard landing)? Your personal perception, cabin crew reports, sinkrate, looking into aircraft data...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2006, 18:49
Replies: 19
Views: 4,129
Posted By Oldy

I am probably being too simplistic. But we used...

I am probably being too simplistic. But we used to use the worst case of pilot reports and aircraft monitoring systems. Neither are perfect.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2006, 18:29
Replies: 58
Views: 36,112
Posted By Oldy

I can only remember the outline details - old...

I can only remember the outline details - old age. But there used to be a significant difference between UK registered 744s and US registered ones because of CAA/FAA differences. This may read across...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2006, 16:47
Replies: 21
Views: 6,191
Posted By Oldy

The switch lights have two filaments each. I have...

The switch lights have two filaments each. I have seen many times only half of a white bar showing, left or right half. From the above picture you can see LNAV and VNAV and a SPEED mode engaged by...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
22nd Aug 2006, 19:51
Replies: 58
Views: 23,775
Posted By Oldy

[quote=Matt Vinyl]Quote "It highlights the...

[quote=Matt Vinyl]Quote "It highlights the surperb effort of Captain Eric Moody, First Officer Roger Greaves, and their crew to re-start the 747's four engines."

What a shame you didn't include...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2006, 18:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,146
Posted By Oldy

Hi F, Cost index is an input into the...

Hi F,

Cost index is an input into the Flight Management Computer that balances cost of fuel against cost of time. Time includes crew costs, maintainance costs and all other costs associated with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Aug 2006, 18:31
Replies: 38
Views: 8,008
Posted By Oldy

Dear NMNFs, On behalf of all pilots, and...

Dear NMNFs,

On behalf of all pilots, and all airline industry professionals, thank you for all you have done. We have no doubt met at some time during the last 40 years. Enjoy your well earned...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Aug 2006, 18:16
Replies: 23
Views: 4,497
Posted By Oldy

Whenever we did airtests on the VC10 (four...

Whenever we did airtests on the VC10 (four engines tail mounted) we had an extra cockpit instrument added which displayed angle of attack. There was a limit beyond which we were warned not to go,...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jul 2006, 06:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By Oldy

Years ago, before GPS, we used to set the...

Years ago, before GPS, we used to set the reference to Grid North (basically a random direction printed on the chart) and keep it updated from the sun by use of a sextant. I'm not sure I could do...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jun 2006, 15:45
Replies: 10
Views: 5,105
Posted By Oldy

Hi, the 74 classic and the 744 both have...

Hi, the 74 classic and the 744 both have pronounced ground effect below 50 feet. In the 744 it is much more obvious such that a more gentle pilot input is required during the flare when compared to...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2006, 14:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,258
Posted By Oldy

Hi, email me at [email protected] and I'll...

Hi,

email me at [email protected] and I'll put you in touch with the GAPAN people who do pre-assessments for pilot training.

Good luck.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2006, 12:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,415
Posted By Oldy

Hi K, from memory it is to do with load shedding...

Hi K, from memory it is to do with load shedding after engine start. If one engine generator comes on line first, knocking off the ground/APU, even if you start two engines at a time, it will load...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2006, 18:15
Replies: 132
Views: 51,825
Posted By Oldy

Respect

Danny, I was once a chief pilot in BA. I seriously respect you in more ways than you realise. Good luck. PM me if you wish.
Forum: Questions
26th Jan 2006, 13:26
Replies: 14
Views: 1,376
Posted By Oldy

I disagree that ex Pilot "managers" lose touch. I...

I disagree that ex Pilot "managers" lose touch. I believe it is all to do with expectations. As a line pilot I strove for 100% accuracy in all I did. I did in fact manage to miss flying in to all the...
Forum: Questions
21st Jan 2006, 22:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
Posted By Oldy

In my old airline we did extensive tests to...

In my old airline we did extensive tests to determine the best headsets and the best way to wear them. In the end it mainly comes down to personal preference. The best noise cancelling/reduction...
Forum: Questions
21st Jan 2006, 22:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,867
Posted By Oldy

When I was a very experienced Captain on B744s I...

When I was a very experienced Captain on B744s I gave the crosswind landing to my FO. In jest I said to him "I'm glad it is your landing". In reply the **** said "so am I".

What can you say to a...
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