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Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Sep 2015, 11:51
Replies: 129
Views: 55,399
Posted By bfisk

Bear in mind that the OECD template is exactly...

Bear in mind that the OECD template is exactly that - a template. Each sovereign country are free to make their own tax laws and enter into bi- or multilateral tax agreements. Many follow the OECD...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Aug 2015, 09:28
Replies: 9
Views: 4,858
Posted By bfisk

A deal was struck as part of the post-strike...

A deal was struck as part of the post-strike agreement, about a common seniority list within Europe, containing both the 787 and 737 operation, irrespective of agency or daughter-company employed. So...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Jan 2015, 08:58
Replies: 7
Views: 3,512
Posted By bfisk

No, your friend is incorrect. Indicated...

No, your friend is incorrect.

Indicated airspeed (IAS) +- instrument, position and calibration errors ---> Calibrated airspeed (CAS)
CAS +- density correction ---> True airspeed (TAS)
TAS +-...
Forum: Questions
2nd Nov 2013, 19:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,649
Posted By bfisk

Also, VOR-to-VOR routes aren't really being used...

Also, VOR-to-VOR routes aren't really being used much anymore. Most enroute navigation today is done by RNAV - area navigation. Sometimes long direct routings are given, so there isn't usually that...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2013, 18:55
Replies: 23
Views: 10,789
Posted By bfisk

Possibly what the OP might be thinking about is...

Possibly what the OP might be thinking about is why TORR and TODR increases with a wet runway.

On a balanced field, V1 is lowered to counter the increased stopping distance on a wet runway (your...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2013, 08:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Posted By bfisk

Rule of thumb for the 737-800 is about 800' pr...

Rule of thumb for the 737-800 is about 800' pr hour. So, if you are missing 300', you are looking at 20-25 minutes.

Before climbing above optimum, that for specific fuel consumption, you are...
Forum: Questions
2nd Aug 2013, 10:52
Replies: 22
Views: 5,028
Posted By bfisk

http://i39.tinypic.com/21lo9pv.jpg Move...

http://i39.tinypic.com/21lo9pv.jpg

Move along... :)
Forum: Questions
24th Jul 2013, 06:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,823
Posted By bfisk

It depends. Occasionally we can fly an entire 4-5...

It depends. Occasionally we can fly an entire 4-5 hour flight from across Europe and not pass overhead a single planned waypoint (ie, each and every one is bypassed by a direct routing).

It varies...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jul 2013, 11:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,570
Posted By bfisk

737NG - FMC input to determine TO thrust - (what faults will cause a split?)

Hello all.

I have a question regarding the 737-800 autothrottle thrust limit on takeoff, as computed by the FMC.

The other day, when entering takeoff performance data into the FMC, the AT...
Forum: Nordic Forum
21st Jul 2013, 17:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,332
Posted By bfisk

Posthylle på norsk.

Posthylle på norsk.
Forum: Nordic Forum
28th Jun 2013, 09:02
Replies: 202
Views: 77,073
Posted By bfisk

If they are the same type that Norwegian is using...

If they are the same type that Norwegian is using (given that it's the same vendor), they are a variant of Raven's Progressive Matrices (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raven's_Progressive_Matrices).
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2013, 08:21
Replies: 69
Views: 35,699
Posted By bfisk

Another reason might have to do with preventing...

Another reason might have to do with preventing speed excursions. Flying at high speed (ie high cost index in a headwind), you'll be pretty near MMo. With rather large speed fluctuations and a...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2013, 16:34
Replies: 11
Views: 5,005
Posted By bfisk

This is assuming autobrake is used, and that...

This is assuming autobrake is used, and that braking action is not a problem...
Forum: Questions
5th Jun 2013, 20:54
Replies: 3
Views: 4,800
Posted By bfisk

This is sort of general, and not type specific: ...

This is sort of general, and not type specific:

Autobrakes typically give you a given deceleration rate, and are activated shortly after touchdown.

The pro is that you get braking immideately...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2013, 09:45
Replies: 48
Views: 10,657
Posted By bfisk

Please, please, look it up in the AFM/POH. No two...

Please, please, look it up in the AFM/POH. No two airplanes have the exact same reccomendations regarding crosswind.

Yes, you will find that some techniques are more universal than others, such...
Forum: Tech Log
24th May 2013, 22:49
Replies: 47
Views: 18,573
Posted By bfisk

A couple of things to note here: the 1,32 and...

A couple of things to note here: the 1,32 and 1,37 constants may be completely arbitary. The speed/drag curve I posted was something I found on a google search in order to illustrate the principles....
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2013, 10:39
Replies: 47
Views: 18,573
Posted By bfisk

Well, it is actually right, because Vmr (max...

Well, it is actually right, because Vmr (max range) is dependent on wind.

On the 737:
For Vmd (min drag, best endurance), use HOLD page to get holding speed. This is close to Vmd.
For Vmr (max...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd May 2013, 11:57
Replies: 19
Views: 4,258
Posted By bfisk

@FlightPathOBN: As you can see, the chart is for...

@FlightPathOBN: As you can see, the chart is for ILS or LOC.

The ILS has a DA/DH. The LOC has a MAPt and an MDA. There is nothing counterintuitive about this.

Most operators are required to fly...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd May 2013, 11:35
Replies: 47
Views: 18,573
Posted By bfisk

A common misunderstanding is that LRC gives you...

A common misunderstanding is that LRC gives you max range. It gives you exactly what is says - long range - but not max range.


-Max endurance speed is whatever you get with the lowest fuel flow....
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2013, 21:36
Replies: 47
Views: 18,573
Posted By bfisk

For Boeing... Set cost index to 0 and fly ECON...

For Boeing... Set cost index to 0 and fly ECON speed.
Forum: Questions
20th May 2013, 08:14
Replies: 7
Views: 7,641
Posted By bfisk

Take a look at this link: Turbofan Engine...

Take a look at this link: Turbofan Engine Malfunction Recognition and Response (http://www.b737.org.uk/enginemalfunctions.htm)

It's quite general, quite a good read.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2013, 20:05
Replies: 13
Views: 12,136
Posted By bfisk

Hello! I'm not on the Airbus, but on the...

Hello!

I'm not on the Airbus, but on the Boeing, but assuming basic aerodynamics are not much different, here are some pointers I've picked up. They may or may not be applicable to you.

1. The...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2013, 19:42
Replies: 68
Views: 13,076
Posted By bfisk

Some of the stuff I've read here now scares me...

Some of the stuff I've read here now scares me quite a bit to be honest, but I see where it's coming from. I did my initial training on 152s and 172s, later twins, later instruction, the turboprop,...
Forum: Nordic Forum
7th Mar 2013, 13:17
Replies: 187
Views: 100,129
Posted By bfisk

"too married for Bangkok" Epic....

"too married for Bangkok"

Epic. :ok:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Mar 2013, 14:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,721
Posted By bfisk

As in every case, if you purchase separate...

As in every case, if you purchase separate tickets for your itinerary, make sure you have travel insurance that covers you in case of delays. Other than that, there is the inconvenience of probably...
Forum: Questions
26th Feb 2013, 13:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By bfisk

Isn't it the skibox for the ski charters? :E

Isn't it the skibox for the ski charters? :E
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
26th Feb 2013, 13:23
Replies: 26
Views: 13,151
Posted By bfisk

There's a distinct division you need to make...

There's a distinct division you need to make here:

Is the captain not following procedures, operating in an unsafe manner, violating regulations etc,

or,

Is he just unpleasant on a personal...
Forum: Nordic Forum
22nd Feb 2013, 06:27
Replies: 34
Views: 20,793
Posted By bfisk

Norwegian Long Haul har jo en AOC med tilhørede...

Norwegian Long Haul har jo en AOC med tilhørede organisasjon, rettigheter og plikter. Det er den vesentlige forskjellen.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2013, 09:29
Replies: 36
Views: 11,883
Posted By bfisk

In brief, LNAV/VNAV (managed modes for Airbuses?)...

In brief, LNAV/VNAV (managed modes for Airbuses?) are not always appropriate to use. Although they are normally very efficient, accurate and allow for a high degree of automation over extended...
Forum: Nordic Forum
20th Feb 2013, 09:03
Replies: 34
Views: 20,793
Posted By bfisk

Nei? Har du AOC så er du flyselskap. Du kan...

Nei?

Har du AOC så er du flyselskap. Du kan godt lease inn kapasitet, wet eller dry, uten å miste den statusen.

Mener du likeledes at SAS er et reiseselskap når de selger strekninger som...
Forum: Nordic Forum
17th Feb 2013, 09:17
Replies: 238
Views: 95,149
Posted By bfisk

Oh really? Known contract pilots with...

Oh really?

Known contract pilots with Norwegian citizenship are these days recieving a letter from the Norwegian Tax Administration stating that all income from flying as a contractor is to be...
Forum: Questions
21st Jan 2013, 09:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,810
Posted By bfisk

The last ones there is a MOTNE report. ...

The last ones there is a MOTNE report.

Weather (MOTNE) (http://www.hilmerby.com/fom/proc_motne.html)
Forum: Questions
7th Jan 2013, 12:15
Replies: 16
Views: 3,886
Posted By bfisk

Why not? Why is that so far-fetched?

Why not? Why is that so far-fetched?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
25th Dec 2012, 10:28
Replies: 27
Views: 12,505
Posted By bfisk

Use chimes/flash seat belt signs. Problem solved.

Use chimes/flash seat belt signs. Problem solved.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Nov 2012, 14:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,648
Posted By bfisk

I think you are right about the EC261. What...

I think you are right about the EC261.

What i was wondering about was why you would dispatch to London without at least an hour's holding fuel when there is fog. It's no surprise there will be...
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