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Search: Posts Made By: aw8565
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Forum: Questions
11th Dec 2007, 18:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,023
Posted By aw8565

Thanks for the answers chaps, sorry about the...

Thanks for the answers chaps, sorry about the delay in replying I been in Spain.

Just wanted to rub that in...
Forum: Questions
4th Dec 2007, 21:06
Replies: 4
Views: 2,023
Posted By aw8565

Crossbleed start

I've searched previous threads but did not find the answer I was looking for...

I understand that during a crossbleed start, air is used from one engine to start the other. Certainly at Gatwick...
Forum: Questions
13th Nov 2007, 15:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,604
Posted By aw8565

Gatwick has a satellite pier, or at least it did...

Gatwick has a satellite pier, or at least it did when the monorail along it was in use, now it is a walkway so maybe no longer a satellite?

I think it is basically a long walk that takes you to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Nov 2007, 01:40
Replies: 189
Views: 61,172
Posted By aw8565

I have to confess to being (past tense) an MS...

I have to confess to being (past tense) an MS flight sim pilot... Thought instrument flight was, well, just watching the instruments...

We went up into the base of cloud on probably my 7th or 8th...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Oct 2007, 02:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,859
Posted By aw8565

Not sure if this is what you're after but it's a...

Not sure if this is what you're after but it's a pretty informative site...

http://www.meriweather.com/

Wouldn't actually load as I'm trying it now but give it a go...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2007, 02:19
Replies: 107
Views: 19,743
Posted By aw8565

Draw a line straight up from the base of the...

Draw a line straight up from the base of the windscreen on that Piper to the thin building and that's my office window! Great view from up there...
Forum: Questions
9th Oct 2007, 12:49
Replies: 31
Views: 5,061
Posted By aw8565

Does this make you feel guilty Rainboe!? ...

Does this make you feel guilty Rainboe!?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=czvF3HfJTLQ
Forum: Questions
4th Oct 2007, 19:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,050
Posted By aw8565

I can relate very well to the clock-watching...

I can relate very well to the clock-watching thing, happens all the time for me before first early. Best way is to do the triple alarm thing (or at least double) for piece of mind.

Does anyone...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Oct 2007, 19:45
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By aw8565

Concorde had a nosewheel disc brake though, not a...

Concorde had a nosewheel disc brake though, not a snubber...

Concorde also had a system whereby you couldn't apply the brakes until the nosewheel had spun up, even if you touched down with full...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2007, 14:26
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By aw8565

Concorde had nosewheel braking! Although it...

Concorde had nosewheel braking!

Although it was only to stop the wheel rotating when the gear was retracted into the well....

Learnt that on me video I did....
Forum: Questions
28th Sep 2007, 14:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,709
Posted By aw8565

And why is it not quite painted right? Looks like...

And why is it not quite painted right? Looks like the old, old BA scheme...?
Forum: Questions
26th Sep 2007, 19:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,410
Posted By aw8565

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iqKIYLXXkQM ...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iqKIYLXXkQM

Maybe it's a 'Phil' thing?
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Sep 2007, 17:22
Replies: 79
Views: 32,750
Posted By aw8565

Even Concorde had a system that wouldn't allow...

Even Concorde had a system that wouldn't allow the brakes to become effective until the wheels had spun up.... Is there any feasible reason you would WANT to land with the parking brake on?

If...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jul 2007, 16:29
Replies: 27
Views: 14,188
Posted By aw8565

You may find this video interesting ...

You may find this video interesting

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_4W-CPp2EUk&mode=related&search=

If the link doesn't work the youtube title is "Boeing 737 900 take-off with Window open"
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jun 2007, 21:58
Replies: 143
Views: 30,928
Posted By aw8565

Gatwick took an Emirates 773 , QR007 A333 and an...

Gatwick took an Emirates 773 , QR007 A333 and an Iberia A320 (virtually a touch and go, as he didn't pull on stand just waited on the taxiway for 45 mins and went again!)

Also took 4(?) Virgin...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2007, 07:42
Replies: 52
Views: 14,883
Posted By aw8565

Ah ratatat you just beat me to it. I'm glad...

Ah ratatat you just beat me to it.

I'm glad that's what they were doing.

Its about time! I'll film it from Norfolk House next time if they let me know!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2007, 07:39
Replies: 52
Views: 14,883
Posted By aw8565

The strange thing was that what litebulbs and I...

The strange thing was that what litebulbs and I saw was the light a/c (I think a PA28) doing orbits and what looked like some pretty steep turns over the apron, not anywhere near the ILS beam at that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jun 2007, 14:53
Replies: 52
Views: 14,883
Posted By aw8565

I saw it too, I even stopped watching Countdown...

I saw it too, I even stopped watching Countdown to have a look.

I heard it was 'testing the ILS.'

That came from a despatcher. I'll see if I can find out a more definitive answer tonight, as...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2007, 15:49
Replies: 25
Views: 6,946
Posted By aw8565

Its reading about what you guys do in the sims...

Its reading about what you guys do in the sims that actually makes me a little relieved I'll never have to experience any of it!
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2007, 17:24
Replies: 69
Views: 13,259
Posted By aw8565

"They never did find the other one" (Traffic...

"They never did find the other one" (Traffic cone)

I believe it landed on the M25. Only place a road cone could turn up that wouldn't look out of place.

Or maybe a students' dorm room...
Forum: Tech Log
13th May 2007, 00:24
Replies: 25
Views: 6,946
Posted By aw8565

As an almost complete outsider with an opinion,...

As an almost complete outsider with an opinion, surely realism would be the key point to focus on rather than a weird and wonderful interesting situation.

Sticking my neck out, and based on my...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Apr 2007, 07:05
Replies: 160
Views: 78,814
Posted By aw8565

Is it the fact that the one engine took two birds...

Is it the fact that the one engine took two birds that caused that engine so much trouble or would a single heron have likely had the same effect due to being such a large bird?

Not to be...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
28th Apr 2007, 15:25
Replies: 13
Views: 3,093
Posted By aw8565

Hah ha I saw the JCB too! Was tempted to phone...

Hah ha I saw the JCB too! Was tempted to phone the jetty phone and see if I could make 'em jump. But thought better of it of course.... :}
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2007, 18:46
Replies: 33
Views: 13,353
Posted By aw8565

All aircraft bite...

All aircraft bite...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2007, 19:32
Replies: 22
Views: 4,861
Posted By aw8565

I remember reading an article in 'Flying'...

I remember reading an article in 'Flying' magazine, written by 757/767 Captain Thomas Block. He wrote about one time when he was using spoilers in the descent and when it came to level off he had...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Mar 2007, 18:43
Replies: 22
Views: 7,857
Posted By aw8565

Surely there are legal requirements for rest...

Surely there are legal requirements for rest periods while on shift? If they cannot cover the workload and get the breaks in then its not laziness but shortage of manpower for whatever reason?
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2007, 01:04
Replies: 3
Views: 6,736
Posted By aw8565

TOM6058 PMI/LGW 737-800 GCDZI Engine 1...

TOM6058 PMI/LGW 737-800 GCDZI

Engine 1 'fluctuating' (although not actually shut down) around about 2100.

A/C landed about 2125 on 08R (delaying the runway change slightly)

Looked firm...
Forum: Questions
19th Mar 2007, 10:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,387
Posted By aw8565

The only thing I can think of (as I have heard...

The only thing I can think of (as I have heard the same) is that you should not wear your pass so as not to antagonise fellow passengers with the thought that you may be flying for free on a 'staff...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Mar 2007, 12:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,506
Posted By aw8565

I have London Control. I downloaded the demo and...

I have London Control. I downloaded the demo and was very disappointed, didn't have a clue what I was doing. Ignored it for 6 months.

Then a friend brought an amazing ATC sim to work on his...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2007, 11:56
Replies: 69
Views: 32,974
Posted By aw8565

So thats why all those aircraft were asking for...

So thats why all those aircraft were asking for extra cleaning yesterday... :yuk: :yuk: :yuk:
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Feb 2007, 12:08
Replies: 14
Views: 6,773
Posted By aw8565

With slots being that tight it was a shame the...

With slots being that tight it was a shame the aircraft had to wait on the RUNWAY to have this problem fixed. Must have caused several go-arounds... :hmm:
Forum: Questions
26th Jan 2007, 06:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,512
Posted By aw8565

www.meriweather.com (http://www.meriweather.com) ...

www.meriweather.com (http://www.meriweather.com)

Worth a look for several different A/C types inc. A340/777/A320/767/747 and F16!
Forum: Questions
16th Jan 2007, 06:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,832
Posted By aw8565

None to be normal would be ideal. But I...

None to be normal would be ideal.

But I guess pilots like other shift workers, with changing body clocks etc. may become more susceptible to illness than say a person working 9-5. I heard that...
Forum: Questions
14th Jan 2007, 15:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,071
Posted By aw8565

Anybody's first solo spring to mind? :}

Anybody's first solo spring to mind? :}
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jan 2007, 18:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,397
Posted By aw8565

How about a big banner strung between 2 sets of...

How about a big banner strung between 2 sets of steps?
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