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Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2022, 18:55
Replies: 4
Views: 2,373
Posted By Sig229

In theory, an idle descent from cruise altitude...

In theory, an idle descent from cruise altitude all the way to the ground would be most efficient. I believe it was actually common to at least attempt this feat in the early days of jet aircraft,...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jul 2022, 20:06
Replies: 17
Views: 3,509
Posted By Sig229

I used to fly the Lear 45 with TFE-731s, it was...

I used to fly the Lear 45 with TFE-731s, it was long enough ago I don't recall many of the finer details. We did have engine sync, could couple to either N1 or N2. I don't recall ever being temp...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2022, 21:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By Sig229

There is some play in the blades, as in they...

There is some play in the blades, as in they slide into slots in the hub but are not secured by bolts or anything. But I'm not aware of a design feature where they would slide inward to increase...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2022, 21:11
Replies: 17
Views: 3,509
Posted By Sig229

I'm not trying to be a jerk, but you're really...

I'm not trying to be a jerk, but you're really freaking out over 25 degrees? I've never heard of any requirement for engine parameters to match up exactly, and in almost no case will they unless both...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Sep 2019, 22:26
Replies: 23
Views: 10,898
Posted By Sig229

At my company all aircraft will stay in TOGA...

At my company all aircraft will stay in TOGA until a lateral/vertical mode is selected. For vector departures we set the heading and call for Heading Select at 400AGL or the charted turn altitude if...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2019, 03:38
Replies: 11
Views: 7,823
Posted By Sig229

Likewise! You only need to use ALT INTV in...

Likewise!

You only need to use ALT INTV in the climb to set a new cruise alt in the FMC. For example: your FMC cruise ALT is FL380. You've leveled off at FL360 due to ATC. When they give you a...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2019, 04:17
Replies: 38
Views: 17,996
Posted By Sig229

At my US operator we do not cycle the flaps after...

At my US operator we do not cycle the flaps after deice, nor do we wait to select flaps until just before takeoff. Our procedure is to deice with flaps/slats set for takeoff, unless the aircraft...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jan 2019, 17:17
Replies: 35
Views: 21,133
Posted By Sig229

This didn't happen at an airline, or in an...

This didn't happen at an airline, or in an Airbus, but it still relates. Started a trip on an airplane that had maint done overnight that involved running the APU. During preflight checks the APU...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Dec 2018, 02:16
Replies: 190
Views: 84,230
Posted By Sig229

Not at SWA anyway. Heavy rain is a weather...

Not at SWA anyway. Heavy rain is a weather condition, not a runway condition. You could always argue to use a more conservative setting than is being reported, but you'd still just be guessing....
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2018, 01:24
Replies: 23
Views: 12,146
Posted By Sig229

At my company (SWA) we are not authorized to use...

At my company (SWA) we are not authorized to use AB1, not sure why. Also if we're using AB we have to use at least the minimum that provides a positive stopping margin based on landing performance...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jun 2006, 13:19
Replies: 6
Views: 5,723
Posted By Sig229

I can't speak for the MD-11 specifically but if...

I can't speak for the MD-11 specifically but if one set of flaps/slats extends or retracts at a slightly different rate than the other you would get a rolling moment when you changed configuration. ...
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