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Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2024, 20:02
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By Check Airman

Those approaches also tend to have higher minima....

Those approaches also tend to have higher minima. In the 300-400ft range I think, so you'd still be fine.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Apr 2024, 23:24
Replies: 20
Views: 5,492
Posted By Check Airman

Has there been any attempt to determine WHY this...

Has there been any attempt to determine WHY this was done, or are we sending them to prison without a trial?

I’m sure everyone’s CAA has a paragraph similar to this:
Forum: Tech Log
14th Apr 2024, 12:32
Replies: 18
Views: 1,495
Posted By Check Airman

I recall reading/hearing somewhere that we should...

I recall reading/hearing somewhere that we should get to 80 by about 1000ft down the runway. That rule of thumb seems to work most days.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Apr 2024, 16:02
Replies: 22
Views: 5,067
Posted By Check Airman

At my company, the PIC makes the decision to stop...

At my company, the PIC makes the decision to stop and the CA in training (SIC) performs the actions, as his hands are on the thrust levers.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2024, 00:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,734
Posted By Check Airman

I've often wondered about this. I would like to...

I've often wondered about this. I would like to see an study on the topic.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2024, 12:09
Replies: 6
Views: 5,529
Posted By Check Airman

Depending on the time of year and bid status,...

Depending on the time of year and bid status, these can go quite senior. I know at least one person who wanted one and wasn’t senior enough to get it.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Mar 2024, 05:04
Replies: 47
Views: 15,743
Posted By Check Airman

You’ve perfected the art of understatement.

You’ve perfected the art of understatement.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2024, 05:44
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

I'll start off by agreeing that a published...

I'll start off by agreeing that a published procedure or altitude would be helpful. For whatever reason, they've decided against doing so. I think I can easily defend whatever reasonable decision I...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2024, 05:23
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

I'm not sure how "authoritative" my answer is,...

I'm not sure how "authoritative" my answer is, but in post 7, I mentions how almost everyone based in the US does it.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Mar 2024, 20:55
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

As an aside, does anyone know why PPRUNE removes...

As an aside, does anyone know why PPRUNE removes the apostrophes from some posts? When I go to quote my original post, it shows apostrophes, but not in the original post.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Mar 2024, 20:50
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

Those of us who fly visuals every day have told...

Those of us who fly visuals every day have told you how US ATC handles it. Plan your 1500ft pattern or the published missed if you wish.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Mar 2024, 23:00
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

If you missed the chance to do it ~4 years ago, I...

If you missed the chance to do it ~4 years ago, I pray for all our sakes that you never have the chance again.

https://youtu.be/LgppNdSEAag?si=DCDZciPM1eDvcC1w

This guy seized the moment though...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Mar 2024, 20:50
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

I agree with your idea. It’d be nice for them to...

I agree with your idea. It’d be nice for them to publish a “visual missed” altitude to expect.

I’d bring it up with my safety department for them to run up the chain, but I fear I’d be asked if...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Mar 2024, 20:47
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

There is consensus. The non-US pilots just don’t...

There is consensus. The non-US pilots just don’t accept it.

Set the missed approach altitude from the IAP you’re using as a backup. Really not that hard, and it takes away 90% of the guesswork of...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2024, 14:09
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpub...

https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap5_section_4.html#$paragraph5-4-23
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2024, 04:05
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

Visual approaches in the US require 3sm...

Visual approaches in the US require 3sm visibility. 1/2 sm would be considered low IFR.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Mar 2024, 02:08
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

There's always going to be traffic at the...

There's always going to be traffic at the altitude you set, near a busy airport. As someone mentioned, the only airport where I've ever gone to TA only is Denver, and that note has since been removed...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Mar 2024, 02:04
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

I think it may be worthwhile to see what the FAA...

I think it may be worthwhile to see what the FAA AIM says about this in 7-4-1





If you’re flying a Boeing or Airbus, you’re not going to an airport where you’ll be told to enter the pattern,...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Mar 2024, 05:41
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

I think some people are overthinking it. Set an...

I think some people are overthinking it. Set an altitude that you think is reasonable. If they give you something else, set that altitude. If your guess is wrong, you don’t lose any points.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2024, 13:56
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

Why does this forum not have a “like” button? ...

Why does this forum not have a “like” button?

That’s really all there is to it folks. Especially if you’re based in Europe, you’re not going anywhere in the US where you’ll get anything other than...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2024, 06:31
Replies: 62
Views: 5,577
Posted By Check Airman

You’ll be backing up the visual with an IAP. With...

You’ll be backing up the visual with an IAP. With the exception of a few months of stupidity at one carrier, every operator has set the missed approach altitude for the IAP. 9/10 times, that’s the...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2024, 06:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By Check Airman

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-Super-33-3-4-in...

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-Super-33-3-4-in-x-66-ft-x-0-007-in-Vinyl-Electrical-Tape-Black-6132-BA-10/304653556

$7 fix, and you can use it at home too.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2024, 10:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,783
Posted By Check Airman

No restriction on which modes you can use. If you...

No restriction on which modes you can use. If you want to make that SID restriction using VS, that’s fine too.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2024, 10:41
Replies: 90
Views: 30,747
Posted By Check Airman

Not that long ago, it was 20 years to NB command...

Not that long ago, it was 20 years to NB command at a legacy…
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Mar 2024, 06:31
Replies: 26
Views: 4,445
Posted By Check Airman

It does. I’m lazy. If I have to think about what...

It does. I’m lazy. If I have to think about what the autothrust is going to do and when it’s going to do it, then modify what I normally do to work around the Autothrust, then the automation is no...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2024, 06:24
Replies: 90
Views: 30,747
Posted By Check Airman

Lady Speedbird From what you’ve written, I’m...

Lady Speedbird

From what you’ve written, I’m not certain I’ve explained myself clearly. You said you don’t want to downgrade. As it stands now, you will almost certainly be a narrowbody FO if you...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2024, 19:46
Replies: 26
Views: 4,445
Posted By Check Airman

Seems a lot easier to just turn the A/T off…

Seems a lot easier to just turn the A/T off…
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Feb 2024, 05:16
Replies: 90
Views: 30,747
Posted By Check Airman

You may find this thread a good place to start....

You may find this thread a good place to start. Lots of information on this website about pay and work rules. The pay tables tend to be out of date though, so check within the specific company forums...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2024, 04:39
Replies: 22
Views: 3,506
Posted By Check Airman

I think this may be it. If I'm not mistaken, they...

I think this may be it. If I'm not mistaken, they also operate 737's. I've seen videos of some pretty significant control displacements in 737's on approach, so perhaps that could explain it.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2024, 00:22
Replies: 90
Views: 30,747
Posted By Check Airman

You may not want to be on the 777. Your relative...

You may not want to be on the 777. Your relative seniority on the 777 will be a lot worse than on a narrowbody (or 757/767 in the case of United).

What that means is better schedule control, AND...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2024, 13:57
Replies: 90
Views: 30,747
Posted By Check Airman

Why do you think your 777 experience would work...

Why do you think your 777 experience would work against you? You’ll be hired and trained on whatever fleet your seniority can hold. That’ll usually be a narrowbody. When you’re senior enough to hold...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2024, 06:00
Replies: 22
Views: 3,506
Posted By Check Airman

Any idea why the 777 would be different? The...

Any idea why the 777 would be different? The ailerons move in proportion to control wheel movement, so wouldn't that be identical to a 737 setup?
Forum: Tech Log
26th Feb 2024, 15:34
Replies: 15
Views: 2,746
Posted By Check Airman

Multiple types with multiple airlines (all US...

Multiple types with multiple airlines (all US based). Never instructed on how to do anything with the refuelling panel except ensure the latches are closed.

Things are done differently elsewhere I...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2024, 18:01
Replies: 22
Views: 3,506
Posted By Check Airman

777 PIO?

Hi all,

I came across this video of at Ethiopian 777 experiencing some roll oscillations on short final. I seem to recall this happening before. Is it my imagination? Why does the 777 seem prone...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2024, 04:23
Replies: 37
Views: 4,469
Posted By Check Airman

I can understand pushing both battery buttons...

I can understand pushing both battery buttons simultaneously, but both packs? Seems like an odd technique. I don't say anything about technique as long as there's no safety risk behind it.

I'm not...
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