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Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2011, 09:37
Replies: 34
Views: 6,106
Posted By Vertical Speed

The Bae 146 answer

For some years I flew the Bae 146 (Jumbolino) A strange little beast- a single engine failure didn't even require a different checklist! AND the range suddenly increased significantly. A double...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th May 2011, 21:24
Replies: 27
Views: 7,326
Posted By Vertical Speed

Passengers shriek and sob as plane plummets

Gross over-reaction again from the press and some passengers :rolleyes:!! (In 16,000 hrs of flying I've experienced a "plummet")

Passengers screamed as an Air New Zealand plane plummeted for...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2011, 20:51
Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vertical Speed

I stand corrected as regards the number of...

I stand corrected as regards the number of autopilots on the A320 series-- I had always thought it had three. (you can tell I've never flown AB types!)
However, ALL A320 series a/c do have a three...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2011, 09:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vertical Speed

Denti said "The 737 is certified for flaps 30 or...

Denti said "The 737 is certified for flaps 30 or 40 autoland, F40 only if using both engines, F30 if doing an OEI autoland."

That only applies if you are lucky enough to be flying one of the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2011, 10:49
Replies: 48
Views: 14,221
Posted By Vertical Speed

Denti said "Anyway, to stay in the circuit you...

Denti said "Anyway, to stay in the circuit you need a rather pressing issue in which case the non normal immediate landing (formerly called immediate return) checklist applies, which indeed does not...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2011, 21:46
Replies: 48
Views: 14,221
Posted By Vertical Speed

I think many people here are not considering the...

I think many people here are not considering the scenario where, after an engine failure, a decision has been made to remain in the circuit for an immediate return to land. (Obviously this assumes...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Nov 2010, 11:22
Replies: 22
Views: 33,854
Posted By Vertical Speed

Historic background to the two systems

Correct me I'm wrong but I think a little discussion of the background to the two different systems goes right back to the original 100/200 series. The pack system on the 3/5/600's is substantially...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2009, 08:37
Replies: 44
Views: 29,050
Posted By Vertical Speed

To the best of my knowledge (as a 737NG...

To the best of my knowledge (as a 737NG Instructor and ex-pilot) the only NNC in the QRH which still suggests pulling a CB is that for the "Gear Lever will not move UP after Takeoff" There is really...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Feb 2009, 13:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,107
Posted By Vertical Speed

DCATE! As a highly qualified and experienced 737...

DCATE! As a highly qualified and experienced 737 pilot and instructor myself I think your attitude stinks!!! Often I find I need to consult with others about obscure questions I get in my job and in...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2009, 09:28
Replies: 171
Views: 74,433
Posted By Vertical Speed

I spent over ten years as a captain on the older...

I spent over ten years as a captain on the older 146 aircraft and although it had many good features one of it's worse ones was the quality of the air in the cabin pressurisation system. During the...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2009, 20:28
Replies: 120
Views: 65,759
Posted By Vertical Speed

As an ex 146 driver (5500 hrs on type but not in...

As an ex 146 driver (5500 hrs on type but not in Europe) my memories are that it had the most forgiving main undercarriage but that the money must have run out when it came to the design of the nose...
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