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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jan 2021, 11:37
Replies: 29
Views: 10,734
Posted By Flying Fred

From the 777 & 787 FCOMs, Maximum altitudes are...

From the 777 & 787 FCOMs, Maximum altitudes are as follows:-

777-200. 43,100ft
777-300 43,100ft

787-8 43,100ft
787-9. 43,100ft
787-10, 41,100ft

Aircraft generally fly higher the lighter...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Dec 2020, 12:11
Replies: 7
Views: 5,242
Posted By Flying Fred

Yes, but most freighter flights are only carrying...

Yes, but most freighter flights are only carrying belly hold cargo and if it is carried in the cabin (which needs all the seats protected by covers and other bits and bobs), only a couple are needed...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Dec 2020, 11:58
Replies: 7
Views: 5,242
Posted By Flying Fred

The 'F' suffix stands for Freight. It can vary...

The 'F' suffix stands for Freight. It can vary from day to day. e.g.today's and tomorrow's BA193 to Dallas are passenger (and freight) flights but the following day (23rd) it's BA193F denoting...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Nov 2020, 18:34
Replies: 115
Views: 81,429
Posted By Flying Fred

DH, very nearly correct but I'd like to correct...

DH, very nearly correct but I'd like to correct some of your terminology. The speeds you mention that are referenced to Vref are the FLAP maneuvering (US spelling) speeds, not the minimum maneuvering...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th May 2020, 00:07
Replies: 19
Views: 4,648
Posted By Flying Fred

Janet, the G-BUSx series of A320s had HF radios...

Janet, the G-BUSx series of A320s had HF radios fitted which enabled them to use the Tango routes if needed. To the best of my knowledge, most of the G-EUxx series do not. However, I believe a few of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Aug 2019, 11:10
Replies: 19
Views: 5,655
Posted By Flying Fred

Yes, on VHF it's headsets on and listening watch....

Yes, on VHF it's headsets on and listening watch. The use CPDLC helps to keep routine stuff like frequency changes off the radio, freeing up space for more important instructions. A lot of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Aug 2019, 01:41
Replies: 19
Views: 5,655
Posted By Flying Fred

All the above absolutely correct ref CPDLC....

All the above absolutely correct ref CPDLC. London and Scottish (and indeed most of Europe) now use CPDLC in the upper areas (above FL195) and aircraft equipped with the system are encouraged to log...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Aug 2018, 21:11
Replies: 7
Views: 3,574
Posted By Flying Fred

Hi Cralis, what you quote as Vne in a jet...

Hi Cralis, what you quote as Vne in a jet airliner is actually Vmo (max operating speed). This is typically a fixed value up to about FL280 when Mach number becomes the dominant factor and it...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Nov 2017, 20:30
Replies: 25
Views: 9,597
Posted By Flying Fred

I never said the pilots apply the brakes. It's...

I never said the pilots apply the brakes. It's an automatic function on the 777 and A320, which are the types I know about.

On the 777, if a wheel brake is deactivated by having the brake line...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Nov 2017, 11:37
Replies: 25
Views: 9,597
Posted By Flying Fred

That's the theory but in practice is can get...

That's the theory but in practice is can get missed. The whole manoeuvre relies on certain actions at certain times and is quite high workload for a short while. If one call gets missed, the chain...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Nov 2017, 10:51
Replies: 25
Views: 9,597
Posted By Flying Fred

Two points here. Firstly, Chinooker. The...

Two points here.

Firstly, Chinooker. The procedure on a 777 is to call "Go-around, Flaps 20". Pilot monitoring (PM) retracts the flaps to 20 and waits for and then calls "Positive Rate" at which...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Apr 2016, 11:15
Replies: 10
Views: 4,055
Posted By Flying Fred

It's because the aircraft had a wheel brake...

It's because the aircraft had a wheel brake deactivated, which is an allowable defect in the 787 Minimum Equipment List (MEL). In the event of departure with a brake deactivated, there is a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Feb 2016, 19:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,497
Posted By Flying Fred

Hi Driver 170 If you look at the LIDO SID...

Hi Driver 170

If you look at the LIDO SID plate for the two SIDs in question, there is a minimum altitude restriction of 3750ft at GVA 9.5d. The only way this can be coded into a FMS is to have...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Feb 2016, 21:50
Replies: 20
Views: 5,558
Posted By Flying Fred

It's a trick of the photograph. The A330 has...

It's a trick of the photograph.

The A330 has a twin axle bogie which is tilted on the approach with the rear axle lowest. See photo of the same aircraft here...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jul 2015, 11:21
Replies: 21
Views: 5,644
Posted By Flying Fred

It's probably got a wheel brake deactivated...

It's probably got a wheel brake deactivated because of a fault, which is allowed in the 787 Dispatch Deviations Guide (DDG)

From the 787 DDG:-

Wheel Brakes may be inoperative on one main...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Oct 2014, 17:16
Replies: 9
Views: 4,790
Posted By Flying Fred

This is part of an in service modification...

This is part of an in service modification programme that is designed to improve the dispatch reliability of the aircraft. It is very common in new aircraft types as the operators build up...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Sep 2010, 10:51
Replies: 6
Views: 4,210
Posted By Flying Fred

J van E As far as the TCAS/transponder...

J van E

As far as the TCAS/transponder settings are concerned, you have to have a minimum of XPNDR on the ground while moving. This enables the transponder but disables the TCAS function which is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Mar 2010, 21:36
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,293
Posted By Flying Fred

More BASSA rubbish....

Also from the latest BASSA missive....



er...... the BA1039 is a 777 that departs LHR every Tuesday for Beijing. The reason for the '1' in front is nothing to do with BASSA paranoia. The...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jul 2009, 07:03
Replies: 142
Views: 69,518
Posted By Flying Fred

What's wrong with this forum?

Top Bunk

Agree with everything you said.

What's up with this forum? That's two accurate and informative posts in a row that appear to have been made by people who have actually done the job....
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jul 2009, 06:57
Replies: 142
Views: 69,518
Posted By Flying Fred

Dan Winterland, A frighteningly accurate...

Dan Winterland,

A frighteningly accurate post.

As I read it, I found myself chuckling, particularly at the "wake-up call going off 20 min after you have fallen asleep" bit. Last time in New...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2007, 12:04
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

I can see your point here about the extra...

I can see your point here about the extra increments lasting forever and this is possibly a minor 'win'. However, as stated above, all that has happened in reality is that the 747 purser and lack of...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2007, 11:37
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Jet II My apologies, I thought your...

Jet II



My apologies, I thought your original comment was referring only to the pensions settlement, not the whole thing. This was reinforced by you adding at the end because, of course,...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2007, 11:12
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Jet II Wrong. BASSA have achieved...

Jet II



Wrong. BASSA have achieved nothing of the kind. All company employees have the same deal, 8.5% if you want to retire at age 60 and 5.25% if you want to go at age 65. For flying crew...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2007, 08:29
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Yep, I agree with you. So going on strike will...

Yep, I agree with you. So going on strike will bring them more respect? What will end the strike? BASSA have pressed the nuclear button, contrast this to CC89/Amicus who have the same management....
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 23:39
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

You've finally found something we can agree on. ...

You've finally found something we can agree on. They were cr*p, weren't they? :\

I too wish to keep an open mind but I am having extreme difficulty getting to the bottom of why CC feel the way...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 22:44
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Happy to oblige FL. You're more than welcome...

Happy to oblige FL.

You're more than welcome and you add a bit of saniity to this (sometimes) insane debate. :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 22:35
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Grunf, Sorry I'm going to (against all my...

Grunf,

Sorry I'm going to (against all my best instincts :ugh: ) back cervix up here.

His quote comes directly from the 777 tech manual p 12-02-20-2.

It's about the only decent fact he has...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 22:30
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Aaaarg :ugh: :ugh: :ugh: All I want you to do...

Aaaarg :ugh: :ugh: :ugh:
All I want you to do is back up your arguments with something resembling a fact. I am more than happy to believe what you believe if only you could tell me that it is...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 22:22
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

You are welcome to use the quote but at least...

You are welcome to use the quote but at least quote me correctly. I said they could achieve an approx 20% pensionable pay rise, not basic pay rise as you quoted. Take home pay (which I believe you...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 22:08
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Yes, I know, but this sort of propaganda is...

Yes, I know, but this sort of propaganda is purvasive. Why do a lot of cabin crew I ask think they are striking over the very issues in that 'diary'?



...so you can't be bothered (to back...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 21:35
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Totally agree. The vast majority of CC are...

Totally agree. The vast majority of CC are decent hard working folk just like the vast majority of pilots/engineers/customer service agents etc etc. Unfortunately the cynical few who take the p*ss...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 21:26
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

I'm sorry but thats ignoring them in my book. I...

I'm sorry but thats ignoring them in my book. I believe 'diary of a stewardess 2017' is relevant because the 'information' contained in that work of fiction is whiy a lot of crew are striking.

...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 19:12
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Ok, I'll agree with you there. However, I have...

Ok, I'll agree with you there. However, I have to ask 2 questions:-
What will bring an end to the strike - to end their 'frustration'? BA aren't going to concede anything big.

Why do they feel...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 18:33
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

I agree with you, but this is somewhat different...

I agree with you, but this is somewhat different to BASSA's:-



which is their SPIN on the truth. CC now think we are stealing their oxygen as well as their pensions (both not true)



Yes,...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2007, 16:35
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,794
Posted By Flying Fred

Cervix, Thanks for posting and it's good to...

Cervix,

Thanks for posting and it's good to hear an alternative point of view.
Personally, I have always got on with the CC and think they do a great job. I am not one of those extreme FD you...
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