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Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2006, 14:09
Replies: 25
Views: 16,807
Posted By TomConard

IRU Operation

Captain Jeeves is, again, correct. Please refer to Airbus FCOM 1.22.20 P5 (Auto Flight).

Now, this applies to systems equipped with the GPS system...where GPS Primary exists.

"Note: The...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2006, 00:01
Replies: 20
Views: 39,120
Posted By TomConard

Gain control...

At my old carrier, on the RADARs on the Bus, we didn't have a Gain Control. Nope... Instead, in the place of the gain knob, was another tilt knob. So, the First Officer and Captain, each, had his...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jul 2006, 23:53
Replies: 25
Views: 16,807
Posted By TomConard

IRS

I really can't remember...and I suggest you e-mail Airbus to get the correct answer.

Yes, it's true, the FCOM states that anything over five seconds puts the IRS alignment into the "Full" mode. ...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jul 2006, 11:30
Replies: 24
Views: 3,835
Posted By TomConard

Run Over the Ground Crew

At my old carrier, we never moved anything until we got the 'all clear' signal. However, that SOP was not always the procedure. A couple of times over the years, the crew, in an effort to be fast...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jul 2006, 07:03
Replies: 20
Views: 39,120
Posted By TomConard

RADAR tilt

Captain Jeeves' brief description of how to use the RADAR is EXACTLY how the Airbus SOP describes. Further, and it's been a long time ago...so my memory is a bit faded, that's how Bendix and Collins...
Forum: Questions
17th Jul 2006, 22:45
Replies: 23
Views: 7,532
Posted By TomConard

767 No-Flap Takeoff

Their 767s are, in fact, the 767-200-ER

Tom
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jul 2006, 06:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By TomConard

ILS Lies

This is why we have a "Glide Slope Verification Altitude".
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jul 2006, 09:00
Replies: 30
Views: 6,882
Posted By TomConard

Brake Temps...

Brakes are devices that convert kinetic energy to heat energy. I don't have the reference with me (I'm in Asia, and my manuals are back in the U.S.), but, generally, the complete transfer of heat...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jun 2006, 00:41
Replies: 24
Views: 3,239
Posted By TomConard

Pension

jondc9,

Didn't know if you heard...Rekesh, Ashby, and the original founder of America West have started Indigo. I read where Rekesh put up over $100M of his own cash. I wonder where he got that...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2006, 22:55
Replies: 26
Views: 7,779
Posted By TomConard

U.S. Airport congestion

Gentlemen,

There is a thread under TECH LOG regarding single-engine taxi. This is relevant to our discussion here.

Tom
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2006, 10:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,889
Posted By TomConard

Single-engine taxi...

Dear Olendirk,

I humbly submit my opinion...and that's all it is. I have nothing to back it up.

None of the aircraft manufacturers, that I know of, is a proponent of single-engine taxi. ...
Forum: Tech Log
29th May 2006, 11:23
Replies: 72
Views: 10,869
Posted By TomConard

EMP

error_401,

Are you a Ham radio operator?

WA3IKQ
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th May 2006, 08:35
Replies: 53
Views: 7,610
Posted By TomConard

Vmca Demonstrations

BigEndBob is correct....At that altitude (2000 feet), Vmca should normally be well above the stall speed. Safe, but still effective instruction!!!

Tom
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th May 2006, 08:00
Replies: 53
Views: 7,610
Posted By TomConard

Vmca...ME instruction

Gentlemen,

It's been many years since I instructed in light twins...even longer since my initial flight instructor check ride. In turbine equipment, we don't do Vmca demonstrations. (Never saw...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2006, 01:50
Replies: 8
Views: 3,239
Posted By TomConard

Airbus V/S Issue

Gentlemen,

Please accept my humble opinion...and it is only that...my opinion.

First, your airline's SOP takes precedence....assuming your airline's SOP addresses this issue. If the SOP does...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd May 2006, 01:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By TomConard

X-Wind

Elixir:


John's 'technique' is correct. In fact, it is almost ver batim the SOP of my old company. :> :> :> :>

Which brings me to my question. What is YOUR company's SOP with regard to...
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2006, 00:13
Replies: 15
Views: 2,973
Posted By TomConard

Oxygen under pressure...

With regard to being 'force-fed' oxygen and high cabin altitudes, it is very dangerous to wait until 40,000 feet to breathe oxygen under pressure. The USAF figures that you'll begin to lose ground...
Forum: Flight Testing
20th May 2006, 10:18
Replies: 36
Views: 11,740
Posted By TomConard

I suppose it's quite possible...

Never really thought about spinning a big airplane, but I'm sure it's possible. All you need is a stall in uncoordinated flight, and it'll happen.

The problem with multi-engine airplanes is when...
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2006, 06:54
Replies: 42
Views: 8,961
Posted By TomConard

thread...not threat... :> :> ::>

thread...not threat... :> :> ::>
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2006, 06:52
Replies: 42
Views: 8,961
Posted By TomConard

Interesting...

Mutt,

I don't know why the threat disappeared. Maybe my responses were too lengthy! :> :> :>

Yes, that's very interesting. So, I guess it's all a matter of the computer software.
...
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2006, 04:13
Replies: 42
Views: 8,961
Posted By TomConard

Again, it's a tradeoff

Of course, it would be better to keep Vr as it was...Or, better yet, it would be better to increase it...

Again, it's a tradeoff...You're sacrificing a small bit of performance (or safety margin)...
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2006, 02:36
Replies: 42
Views: 8,961
Posted By TomConard

Yes...Ironwalt

Yes, you're 110% correct!!!! I hope I didn't imply otherwise. Yes, thank you for this... :> :> :> :>
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2006, 01:48
Replies: 42
Views: 8,961
Posted By TomConard

V1, Tailwind, Safety Margin, et. al

Well, to say that the safety margin is removed when operating in an existing tailwind is not quite accurate. However, would it not be true that your ability to stop after a take-off rejection at V1...
Forum: Tech Log
19th May 2006, 09:59
Replies: 42
Views: 8,961
Posted By TomConard

Improved Climb

This is a question for Old Smokey.... :> :> :>

I didn't read your quesiton carefully enough. You mentioned the 737. I assume OCTOPUS is for Airbus only, as my first experience with OCTOPUS is...
Forum: Tech Log
19th May 2006, 09:31
Replies: 42
Views: 8,961
Posted By TomConard

Improved Climb

Is this using OCTOPUS?
Forum: Tech Log
10th May 2006, 06:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By TomConard

Vmcg and X-wind

Forgive me, Gentlemen, I was incorrect. It IS the upwind engine that is critical in this matter, not the downwind engine. :> :> :> :>

Tom
Forum: Tech Log
10th May 2006, 01:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By TomConard

Vmgc and Crosswind...

Yes, you're right. I've seen Boeing charts on the 737-200 for this. My memory is poor (as with the rest of me :> : :>), but I'm thinking the increase in Vmcg is significant. Loss of the downwind...
Forum: Questions
9th May 2006, 04:52
Replies: 8
Views: 9,267
Posted By TomConard

ATP Written Exam

There used to be an outfit many years ago called Bill Phelps Airline Ground School. They ran weekend ground schools for ATP and Flight Engineer.

Essentially, it was a one-weekend, cram course...
Forum: Tech Log
4th May 2006, 06:03
Replies: 3
Views: 2,608
Posted By TomConard

YS-11

I flew the YS-11 for a short time at Piedmont (maybe only 75 hours in the right seat) before moving sideways in the 727-100.

Honestly, I can't remember too much about it. (It was almost 27 years...
Forum: Tech Log
1st May 2006, 19:33
Replies: 6
Views: 9,234
Posted By TomConard

SA Airbus Brakes...

Gentlemen,

Please reference the OEM Digest 2004 "Summary of Braking Recommendations in the SOP." Also, please reference a Flight Safety notice dated 29 OCT 2003 with reference to FCOM Vol 3 03. ...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2006, 17:13
Replies: 23
Views: 5,331
Posted By TomConard

V1 Min...

Mutt,

Yes, you're right about contaminated runways and performance specs.

In the case of my old airline, we used V1min for not only contaminated runways, but wet and damp runways as well.
...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2006, 23:45
Replies: 23
Views: 5,331
Posted By TomConard

V1 Min ... again!!!!

Ferrydude,

Thanks for the link that further explains the V1 concept. After reading this, I remember another enlightening tidbit that was discussed at this seminar.

V1...the definition...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2006, 02:08
Replies: 23
Views: 5,331
Posted By TomConard

V1 Min

Mutt,

Honestly, I cannot quote anything!!! :> :> :> :>

But, I can tell you, definitively, that the reduced V1 is the SOP of my old carrier. And, with wet or contamiated runways, the figure...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2006, 15:17
Replies: 23
Views: 5,331
Posted By TomConard

Min V1

Again, the speeds are Boeing, Boeing's AFM, and FAA approved. They have to be, in order to satisfy performance standards.

Essentially, when these speeds come into play is when the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2006, 04:32
Replies: 23
Views: 5,331
Posted By TomConard

Reduced V1

My old company in the U.S., after a 737-400 accident at LaGuardia, adopted Boeing's suggestion that V1 could be 'reduced' as conditons permit...as conditions warrant. This does not necessarily mean...
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