PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: DAL2728
Showing results 1 to 35 of 69
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jun 2009, 06:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,194
Posted By DAL2728

8kt slower rotation speed is a very tangible...

8kt slower rotation speed is a very tangible benefit of winglets!
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2009, 18:43
Replies: 15
Views: 4,601
Posted By DAL2728

I can definitely see now why the RCWS on the...

I can definitely see now why the RCWS on the MD-11 wasn't an ideal situation!

How does the aircraft perform in roll without CWS? Doesn't it want to maintain close to the same bank angle when...
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2009, 18:06
Replies: 15
Views: 4,601
Posted By DAL2728

When you say breakout force, what does that mean?...

When you say breakout force, what does that mean? 3lbs is a lot of force? I've got a trigger pull on a pistol with a 3lb pull but it seems awfully slight to me!
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2009, 16:07
Replies: 15
Views: 4,601
Posted By DAL2728

I have used CWS mode on a KC-10 simulator and...

I have used CWS mode on a KC-10 simulator and found it to be a very pleasant experience. I do understand how CWS works on the DC-10 but I am curious if the application on the MD-11 is any different....
Forum: Tech Log
25th May 2009, 01:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,601
Posted By DAL2728

MD-11 Roll Control Wheel Steering

How does the RCWS work on the MD-11? Is this an option that each carrier can utilize or is it something that's always on?

How does RCWS differ from "normal" aileron control with the control...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th May 2009, 17:51
Replies: 0
Views: 1,737
Posted By DAL2728

FEDEX Express Flight Schedule book

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could help me track down a slightly-outdated FEDEX Flight Schedule book. The reason I'm looking for this is because I've been asked by some flight simulator folks...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th May 2009, 15:53
Replies: 1
Views: 1,786
Posted By DAL2728

FEDEX Express Flight Schedule book

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could help me track down a slightly-outdated FEDEX Flight Schedule book. The reason I'm looking for this is because I've been asked by some flight simulator...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
7th May 2009, 15:50
Replies: 0
Views: 782
Posted By DAL2728

FEDEX Express Flight Schedule book

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could help me track down a slightly-outdated FEDEX Flight Schedule book. The reason I'm looking for this is because I've been asked by some flight simulator...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2008, 19:53
Replies: 52
Views: 35,093
Posted By DAL2728

In your opinion, on more modern jets would you...

In your opinion, on more modern jets would you say the quoted maximum speeds are drag-related?

I say this because you mentioned older jets such as the Lightning and the Tornado that might have...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2008, 19:38
Replies: 52
Views: 35,093
Posted By DAL2728

Fighter jets maximum sea level speed specifications question

Hello guys,

I have a question about maximum speed specifications as quoted for jet aircraft such as the F-16, F-15, etc.

When, for example, a resource lists a sea level "maximum speed" is...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2008, 17:16
Replies: 0
Views: 1,416
Posted By DAL2728

PW2000 engine parameters

Hey guys,

Can anyone tell me the typical N1, N2, EGT, and EPR ratings that one would typically see on a PW2000 at ground idle and at max takeoff thrust?
Forum: Tech Log
12th Nov 2006, 15:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,917
Posted By DAL2728

Do a search for 717 cockpits on www.airliners.net...

Do a search for 717 cockpits on www.airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net).

You will find that it is frighteningly similar to an MD-11's flight deck. It has all the advanced features and...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Oct 2006, 01:06
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By DAL2728

Why is the PW powerplant taking longer for...

Why is the PW powerplant taking longer for shutdown?

Seems like PW is always a runner-up to GE in every category.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2006, 16:03
Replies: 2
Views: 4,821
Posted By DAL2728

Thank you very much for this explanation. ...

Thank you very much for this explanation.


Can anyone tell me a little more about KLM's MD-11s and their configuration?
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Oct 2006, 19:57
Replies: 2
Views: 4,821
Posted By DAL2728

MD-11 tail fuel management disabled and gross weight.

When tail fuel management is disabled, it's my understanding that the max gross weight of the MD-11 becomes 628,000lbs.

When tail fuel management is disabled, does this mean that no fuel is used...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Oct 2006, 14:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,557
Posted By DAL2728

Me too! I'd like to know more about them.

Me too! I'd like to know more about them.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2006, 06:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By DAL2728

I just clicked on the site you linked and it was...

I just clicked on the site you linked and it was fully-functional for me. It had some great articles on it!
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2006, 04:07
Replies: 4
Views: 3,174
Posted By DAL2728

Hawk37, I am doing flight dynamics for an FS2004...

Hawk37, I am doing flight dynamics for an FS2004 DC-10-30 and the "E" is included in that.


Barit, thanks for the information! Sounds like .83 sounds reasonable.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Sep 2006, 22:31
Replies: 4
Views: 3,174
Posted By DAL2728

Oswald's efficiency factor for DC-10-30

Does anyone have any sound references for the Oswald Efficiency Factor of the DC-10-30? I've seen 'e' quoted as .83 in the past but I would like to confirm this. Setting this value correct in my...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2006, 21:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,003
Posted By DAL2728

You don't say? :ok:

You don't say? :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2006, 03:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,003
Posted By DAL2728

I dunno.. when I have a hot battery I just...

I dunno.. when I have a hot battery I just submerge it in water and does that trick RIGHT quick! :D
Forum: Tech Log
14th Sep 2006, 19:27
Replies: 32
Views: 5,165
Posted By DAL2728

Please don't lump me into the category of a...

Please don't lump me into the category of a "flightsim enthusiast who knows it all" because I started this thread wanting to learn and I am still learning.

This thread was civil but some people...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Sep 2006, 01:09
Replies: 32
Views: 5,165
Posted By DAL2728

Assuming you're running with your packs on, do...

Assuming you're running with your packs on, do you need to add an additional .6% N1 to get the same power level, or do you simply lose .6% N1 and an appropriate amount of thrust as a result?
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2006, 20:21
Replies: 32
Views: 5,165
Posted By DAL2728

I will definitely do that. Thanks again!

I will definitely do that. Thanks again!
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2006, 20:06
Replies: 32
Views: 5,165
Posted By DAL2728

Thanks everyone for your help on this. The way I...

Thanks everyone for your help on this. The way I had stuff set up, I was achieving the rated thrust right near the top-end of the N1 scale. I will be shifting that all over a bit.

I'm working...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2006, 00:25
Replies: 32
Views: 5,165
Posted By DAL2728

Question about GE CF6 and rated thrust

At what N1 setting does one achieve a rated thrust level at sea level?

My main example would be CF6-50C2B (53,200lbs). Does the engine achieve this thrust at 100% N1, or does it achieve this...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Sep 2006, 05:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,835
Posted By DAL2728

I don't think I've ever seen landing gear do that...

I don't think I've ever seen landing gear do that before. That's some tough gear!
Forum: Tech Log
8th Sep 2006, 02:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Posted By DAL2728

Do you have any MD-11 documents, or AOMs, or...

Do you have any MD-11 documents, or AOMs, or -anything- MD-11 related on PFD or some other electronic form that you'd be willing to email to me sometime?
Forum: Tech Log
8th Sep 2006, 02:03
Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Posted By DAL2728

When you dial in the preferred flap setting, is...

When you dial in the preferred flap setting, is it annuciated on the PFD as a decimal or is it rounded to the closest whole number?
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2006, 22:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Posted By DAL2728

You're a wealth of information! How...

You're a wealth of information!


How often do you use dial-a-flap settings that aren't Flaps 15 and Flaps 25? Seems to be those are the most common settings. Do you often get some strange...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2006, 12:49
Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Posted By DAL2728

Oh, wow, cool! So the handles move when you...

Oh, wow, cool!

So the handles move when you are setting trim and then return to center after the trim is set. They don't stay in a position for "6.2 ANU" after you used them, for example
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2006, 12:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By DAL2728

So was this 737 cruising at FL410 before the...

So was this 737 cruising at FL410 before the incident occured? They must have been either light as a feather or strapped for cash for fuel costs to be that high!


It is a requirement for...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2006, 12:14
Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Posted By DAL2728

So when you're setting takeoff trim, and you're...

So when you're setting takeoff trim, and you're on the configuration synoptic page, you use the switch on the yoke to set the trim?

It seems to be then that the suitcase handle is indeed an...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2006, 12:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Posted By DAL2728

4 degrees eh? That's pretty steep! Does...

4 degrees eh? That's pretty steep!

Does LSAS trim the plane automatically for you when you're flying an approach without the autoflight or does the pilot still have to make inputs to the trim...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Sep 2006, 00:46
Replies: 19
Views: 3,999
Posted By DAL2728

It was my understanding that at the correct...

It was my understanding that at the correct approach speed the approach pitch was about 3 degrees in the MD-11 and DC-10. Can any current pilots of either aircraft confirm?
Showing results 1 to 35 of 69
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.