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Forum: Tech Log
4th Oct 2019, 11:54
Replies: 12
Views: 18,279
Posted By akindofmagic

Maybe he has done so in the ELEVEN SODDING YEARS...

Maybe he has done so in the ELEVEN SODDING YEARS since this question was posted. :ugh:
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2019, 11:25
Replies: 49
Views: 19,850
Posted By akindofmagic

Wow. Competition is admittedly pretty stiff, but...

Wow. Competition is admittedly pretty stiff, but this has to be a contender for the title of "biggest load of bollocks ever written on PPRUNE".
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2019, 20:19
Replies: 48
Views: 35,549
Posted By akindofmagic

I'd love to know your reference for this. (Hint:...

I'd love to know your reference for this. (Hint: there isn't one)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Aug 2019, 09:30
Replies: 575
Views: 714,665
Posted By akindofmagic

And still nobody has given a single credible...

And still nobody has given a single credible reason why BA pilots should give a toss what the public at large think, whether it's about their salaries in general or the strike more specifically.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jul 2019, 15:13
Replies: 575
Views: 714,665
Posted By akindofmagic

That's because it is completely irrelevant, and...

That's because it is completely irrelevant, and nobody has yet come up with a convincing reason otherwise.
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jul 2019, 08:37
Replies: 13
Views: 5,763
Posted By akindofmagic

In the sim, if the failure inserted is merely a...

In the sim, if the failure inserted is merely a dual flameout (no damage) the windmilling engines provide sufficient hydraulic power to extend the flaps, at least part of the way. I'm not sure how...
Forum: Tech Log
18th May 2019, 20:32
Replies: 35
Views: 11,326
Posted By akindofmagic

Or you could follow whatever the company SOP...

Or you could follow whatever the company SOP says, which in every airline I've worked for has been to set STD as soon as cleared to a FL.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2019, 17:37
Replies: 38
Views: 18,124
Posted By akindofmagic

For what it's worth, my basic training in 2008...

For what it's worth, my basic training in 2008 included the requirement to demonstrate proficiency in stalling, spinning, steep turns and recovery from unusual attitudes (VMC, IMC full panel and IMC...
Forum: Questions
24th Jan 2019, 18:29
Replies: 10
Views: 4,857
Posted By akindofmagic

On a jet, thrust controls airspeed. Pitch...

On a jet, thrust controls airspeed. Pitch controls path.

The Airbus autothrust is an excellent piece of equipment, and due to the FBW control system there's barely any (noticeable) pitch/power...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Nov 2018, 13:06
Replies: 187
Views: 85,170
Posted By akindofmagic

Interesting discussion on briefings. I tend to...

Interesting discussion on briefings. I tend to tune out fairly quickly if the other bloke or bloke-ess is droning on. Briefings lose their effectiveness very quickly if they're too verbose, and in my...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Oct 2018, 09:28
Replies: 23
Views: 11,137
Posted By akindofmagic

Thrust idle, open descent, FL300 blue. We don't...

Thrust idle, open descent, FL300 blue. We don't call ALT BLUE...it's implied by FL300 BLUE.

Same callout at two different Airbus operators I've flown for.
Forum: Tech Log
26th Sep 2018, 14:53
Replies: 55
Views: 13,070
Posted By akindofmagic

From the grauniad article posted above. ...

From the grauniad article posted above.

Covering the front door is "a" priority, certainly. However, in this case you have a girl who is clearly at imminent risk of death. A quick risk assessment...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2018, 13:23
Replies: 9
Views: 3,158
Posted By akindofmagic

Again, as per the other thread: it is beyond...

Again, as per the other thread: it is beyond belief that people genuinely seem to think that there’s the slightest chance of flights between the EU and the U.K. suddenly grinding to a halt...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2018, 13:09
Replies: 50
Views: 34,077
Posted By akindofmagic

I think you’ll find that vast swathes of us are...

I think you’ll find that vast swathes of us are more than happy to maintain a ‘stubborn attitude’ as you put it. The EU stands to lose a hell of a lot more than the U.K.

In reality, there is a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Aug 2018, 14:56
Replies: 101
Views: 32,234
Posted By akindofmagic

In my particular company's operations it happens...

In my particular company's operations it happens infrequently (but isn't unheard of). I ask operations if they want me to offload bags, pax or both to enable us to take the fuel we require....
Forum: Questions
12th Aug 2018, 12:07
Replies: 90
Views: 40,851
Posted By akindofmagic

We set standard as soon as cleared to a FL, and...

We set standard as soon as cleared to a FL, and QNH as soon as cleared to an altitude.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Aug 2018, 06:49
Replies: 84
Views: 38,344
Posted By akindofmagic

I assume that you take this extra 20 minutes into...

I assume that you take this extra 20 minutes into account for the purpose of FTL calculations in that case?

If the allotted time for checking the flight plans, briefing etc. is insufficient then...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jul 2018, 21:01
Replies: 27
Views: 8,014
Posted By akindofmagic

S/he is the instructor...of course s/he has the...

S/he is the instructor...of course s/he has the right to comment.



​​​​​​​Utter tosh.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2018, 09:47
Replies: 29
Views: 8,358
Posted By akindofmagic

Re-engage the ATHR and descend in THR IDLE/ OP...

Re-engage the ATHR and descend in THR IDLE/ OP DES (thrust lever to idle will obviously work as well but it's one more thing to forget in the excitement later on, and this is one situation where...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2018, 10:04
Replies: 29
Views: 26,051
Posted By akindofmagic

Whatever you do, don't follow this advice. Flight...

Whatever you do, don't follow this advice. Flight director is irrelevant in the later stages of the approach. Certainly below 200' it's about aiming point. 50' is also far too high to be reducing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2018, 18:14
Replies: 92
Views: 165,451
Posted By akindofmagic

1) Orange 2) LHS 3) A320 4) 6 5) 190...

1) Orange
2) LHS
3) A320
4) 6
5) 190 (guess)
6) 0
7) 400
8) £130k (according to today's exchange rate)
9) Company contributes approx £2k per month to pension, £18k in bonus payments
10)...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
31st Dec 2017, 16:31
Replies: 7
Views: 5,279
Posted By akindofmagic

That's definitely not the Airbus philosophy...

That's definitely not the Airbus philosophy (except as stated in the case of the after landing scan/checklist).
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Dec 2017, 06:45
Replies: 107
Views: 79,244
Posted By akindofmagic

Loathe as I am to be seen as an apologist for...

Loathe as I am to be seen as an apologist for CTC, the answer is the vast majority (if we're talking about those on the integrated/MPL/tagged courses).
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Dec 2017, 09:06
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,227,651
Posted By akindofmagic

The previous generation didn't "fight". That's...

The previous generation didn't "fight". That's the whole point. It is ridiculous blaming new entrants to the "profession" (term used very lightly) for the degradation of terms and conditions as the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Nov 2017, 23:03
Replies: 2,734
Views: 1,454,571
Posted By akindofmagic

The early A320s MYT/TCX had (the first one I ever...

The early A320s MYT/TCX had (the first one I ever flew was MSN193) had the old, first generation IAE V2500s with inherent significant performance restrictions. It never happened to me personally but...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2017, 12:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,057
Posted By akindofmagic

I don't really understand your question. "Because...

I don't really understand your question. "Because Airbus says so" is a good enough reason for me. Do you understand what happens if the system loses valid thrust lever position input?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2017, 08:32
Replies: 20
Views: 7,923
Posted By akindofmagic

Do TCX not use LIDO for flight planning...

Do TCX not use LIDO for flight planning Superpilot? LIDO definitely takes into account go around fuel. Having diverted on a couple of occasions, I'd say that the calculation is pretty accurate.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Nov 2017, 08:39
Replies: 746
Views: 792,611
Posted By akindofmagic

ATHR/ auto throttle OFF is banned on FBW fleets...

ATHR/ auto throttle OFF is banned on FBW fleets though? (Or is that a myth?)
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2017, 09:54
Replies: 10
Views: 10,934
Posted By akindofmagic

You'll have discharged an agent into the engine...

You'll have discharged an agent into the engine if damaged.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Oct 2017, 23:21
Replies: 63
Views: 68,545
Posted By akindofmagic

As much as I despise the behaviour of Ryanair,...

As much as I despise the behaviour of Ryanair, I’m not sure how sensible deliberately antagonising people is in this or any other industry.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2017, 07:44
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,227,651
Posted By akindofmagic

I'd be surprised if the ruling of a SUPREME court...

I'd be surprised if the ruling of a SUPREME court could be appealed. That's kind of the point of it being supreme.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Oct 2017, 19:01
Replies: 124
Views: 205,540
Posted By akindofmagic

The travelling public are not going to base a...

The travelling public are not going to base a decision on whether or not to fly with an airline on whether they agree or disagree with the reasons for a strike by its pilots. It is a ridiculous line...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Oct 2017, 17:37
Replies: 124
Views: 205,540
Posted By akindofmagic

I'm always somewhat puzzled by the argument that...

I'm always somewhat puzzled by the argument that workers (not just pilots) in dispute should get the public "on side". It matters not a jot what the public think.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2017, 14:50
Replies: 70
Views: 26,884
Posted By akindofmagic

Airmanship. Have you heard of it?

Airmanship. Have you heard of it?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2017, 02:04
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,227,651
Posted By akindofmagic

No they won't.

No they won't.
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