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Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2024, 23:40
Replies: 30
Views: 3,074
Posted By CHfour

As a retired 738 guy, I'm surprised that the bus...

As a retired 738 guy, I'm surprised that the bus is so different (no rude answers, please). The 73 autoland flares at 27ft, I think, but Boeing suggest 15ft for manual flares if I recall correctly so...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2023, 20:45
Replies: 84
Views: 25,713
Posted By CHfour

A mayday is not necessary if there are no...

A mayday is not necessary if there are no additional issues. A triple pan is sufficient. If that isn't understood by ATC then a mayday would do the trick. From what could be seen and heard on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2023, 21:29
Replies: 328
Views: 207,706
Posted By CHfour

https://www.politico.eu/article/belarus-hijack-min...

https://www.politico.eu/article/belarus-hijack-minsk-ryanair-athens-to-vilnius-control-room/
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Apr 2023, 12:57
Replies: 56
Views: 20,807
Posted By CHfour

Good point. I was originally under the impression...

Good point. I was originally under the impression it was a precautionary landing but it appears to have been an issue during a routine landing.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Apr 2023, 00:50
Replies: 56
Views: 20,807
Posted By CHfour

That is the correct config for a partial gear...

That is the correct config for a partial gear landing (no reverse or ground spoilers unless landing distance critical, which it wouldn't be at Dublin).
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2022, 23:18
Replies: 57
Views: 14,493
Posted By CHfour

I used to fly with some Australians who found it...

I used to fly with some Australians who found it really funny when instructed to "route MARGO" (It's a waypoint on the way up to Scotland from Manchester)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2022, 21:23
Replies: 57
Views: 14,493
Posted By CHfour

I used to fly with some Australians who found it...

I used to fly with some Australians who found it really funny when instructed to "route MARGO" (It's a waypoint on the way up to Scotland from Manchester)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Nov 2021, 18:19
Replies: 161
Views: 40,504
Posted By CHfour

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I've done quite a bit of para dropping with short circuits on similar aircraft and think people are being far too harsh here. I don't think she had anything like enough energy for a downwind join to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Oct 2021, 15:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By CHfour

Too true about not being able to time the market....

Too true about not being able to time the market. I'm recently retired but everyone thought I was mad doing my CPL training when there were no jobs. Things picked up just as I was qualifying and I...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2021, 12:41
Replies: 60
Views: 30,085
Posted By CHfour

In fairness I think the BA 74 took a wrong turn...

In fairness I think the BA 74 took a wrong turn onto a taxiway not intended for jumbos and it was dark. In this episode it was daylight, nothing on the right to prevent giving the lamp post a safer...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Nov 2020, 10:44
Replies: 41
Views: 9,791
Posted By CHfour

It's not just printers. I have a Panasonic camera...

It's not just printers. I have a Panasonic camera and they announced a software upgrade to correct a colour tinge issue but the small print also stated that, after the "upgrade", the camera would no...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2020, 16:55
Replies: 81
Views: 31,393
Posted By CHfour

I remember leaving a flying school during my...

I remember leaving a flying school during my initial PPL training as I was no longer prepared to pay good money to be sworn at and abused. I thought it must have been my incompetence but managed to...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Oct 2019, 11:01
Replies: 53
Views: 56,229
Posted By CHfour

Most airlines do that but it's not fool proof. A...

Most airlines do that but it's not fool proof. A Shorts 360 I flew many years ago was found to have over reading fuel gauges. Every time fuel was uplifted they increased by the correct amount as...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Sep 2019, 10:53
Replies: 116
Views: 125,422
Posted By CHfour

@cappt

An understandable reaction but around 1 in 5 of the general population suffer from anxiety at some time in their life so must have developed coping strategies to prevent anxiety turning into panic....
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Aug 2019, 17:40
Replies: 49
Views: 26,061
Posted By CHfour

@Timmy Tomkins

Really? I think you need to read some more then. Here are 3 to get you started. Dr. Tim Ball, Dr. Patrick Michaels, Prof. Ivar Giaever. You won't see them on the mainstream media though as they're...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2019, 23:22
Replies: 99
Views: 107,521
Posted By CHfour

You could well be right as I didn't know they had...

You could well be right as I didn't know they had flaperons.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2019, 14:26
Replies: 99
Views: 107,521
Posted By CHfour

True but there was a large down elevator input...

True but there was a large down elevator input just before the nose pitched down.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2018, 11:05
Replies: 55
Views: 17,990
Posted By CHfour

I never set the parking brake on the runway if on...

I never set the parking brake on the runway if on a line up and wait but it's not about blocking the runway. If one of your brake packs fails to release (unlikely, I know) it would not be detected...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Dec 2018, 19:48
Replies: 190
Views: 84,391
Posted By CHfour

"Not everyone's cup of tea" Really? If you try...

"Not everyone's cup of tea" Really? If you try that one over on my side of the pond you'll find yourself in the Chief Pilot's office and there won't be any "cup of tea" (or any biscuits for that...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2018, 19:57
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,474,239
Posted By CHfour

So the AoA is around 3.5 degrees in the cruise?...

So the AoA is around 3.5 degrees in the cruise? (seems a bit low). BTW (and off topic) I've just googled for some Airbus PFD images and it would seem that the Bus cruises at 2.5 just like the 738.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2018, 16:34
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,474,239
Posted By CHfour

@Vessbot If only life were so simple! I...

@Vessbot

If only life were so simple! I think you need to factor in the angle on incidence. The 738 cruises at around 2 1/2 nose up but the AoA is more like 5-6 degrees? Apparently the slightly...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2018, 18:09
Replies: 117
Views: 28,217
Posted By CHfour

Totally agree. In my 10 years on the 737, with...

Totally agree. In my 10 years on the 737, with it's highly responsive controls, I've never needed to make such enormous inputs so close to the ground (except when checking full and free). If he stays...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Aug 2018, 22:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,563
Posted By CHfour

The 738s that I fly usually need a bit of left...

The 738s that I fly usually need a bit of left rudder trim on takeoff and some right trim as we climb into cooler air. According to Boeing it's caused by the contraction of the control cables as the...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jun 2018, 12:59
Replies: 155
Views: 41,418
Posted By CHfour

The staunchly pro soft Brexit (= remain) BBC...

The staunchly pro soft Brexit (= remain) BBC gleefully led on the "news" that BAe "might" leave the UK or the wings might be built elsewhere but that's not what their spokesperson actually said is...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jun 2018, 12:21
Replies: 326
Views: 237,451
Posted By CHfour

Maybe they didn't have RNAV approval or possibly...

Maybe they didn't have RNAV approval or possibly the pre flight raim check wasn't satisfactory?
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2018, 12:05
Replies: 90
Views: 28,808
Posted By CHfour

I had a friend who survived a serious car...

I had a friend who survived a serious car accident as a result of not having worn his seat belt (he was thrown clear). Does that mean it's safer to drive without wearing them? What is the point in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2017, 20:48
Replies: 14
Views: 7,051
Posted By CHfour

@matt283 Ryanair do not allow their...

@matt283

Ryanair do not allow their contractor pilots to fly for anyone else during their unpaid month off and all of their hours will have been used up anyway.
Forum: Questions
22nd Jul 2017, 19:20
Replies: 25
Views: 4,663
Posted By CHfour

@tres chaud, Are you sure about that?...

@tres chaud,



Are you sure about that? Sounds like they were operating without a functioning APU, which happens occasionally. If they were able to start their engines during pushback they must...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2017, 01:44
Replies: 1,219
Views: 780,119
Posted By CHfour

FAA investigating after incident at SFO where Air...

FAA investigating after incident at SFO where Air Canada flight nearly landed on taxiway | abc7news.com (http://abc7news.com/travel/air-canada-flight-nearly-lands-on-sfo-taxiway/2203462/)
Forum: Questions
14th Mar 2017, 21:30
Replies: 21
Views: 5,024
Posted By CHfour

The take off performance category isn't mentioned...

The take off performance category isn't mentioned but, assuming its cat C, it would be better to reject as there's no guarantee of SE capability until 200ft AGL. If the performance allows a much...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2017, 14:12
Replies: 1,109
Views: 552,703
Posted By CHfour

@ Courtney Mil Wouldn't the aoa be...

@ Courtney Mil



Wouldn't the aoa be reduced by unloading prior to rolling though?
Forum: Questions
25th Jan 2017, 15:56
Replies: 45
Views: 13,505
Posted By CHfour

@noflynomore There could be some method in...

@noflynomore

There could be some method in their madness though with this scenario. It's a good test of airmanship as, if you elect to go around, you obviously don't have any!
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2016, 21:27
Replies: 1,096
Views: 1,236,772
Posted By CHfour

@HT Uncalled-for :(

@HT

Uncalled-for :(
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2016, 17:47
Replies: 13
Views: 9,538
Posted By CHfour

@skyjob Here it is: BOEING COMMERCIAL...

@skyjob

Here it is:
BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES
FLIGHT OPERATIONS TECHNICAL BULLETIN
NUMBER: 737-12-1
DATE: January 31, 2012
This bulletin provides information which may prove useful in...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Sep 2016, 12:18
Replies: 17
Views: 9,790
Posted By CHfour

@lomapaseo I was thinking of this...

@lomapaseo



I was thinking of this https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19841206-0
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