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Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2021, 14:20
Replies: 58
Views: 28,908
Posted By screwdriver

There was a BBC Horizon programme some years ago...

There was a BBC Horizon programme some years ago on the subject of "Global Dimming". It examined the effect of contrails on climate change. The research was instigated post 9/11 when the effect of...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Sep 2020, 14:52
Replies: 60
Views: 25,372
Posted By screwdriver

Big Airways pilots did a combination of both. It...

Big Airways pilots did a combination of both. It was clarified a few years ago. White lights out on preparation.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Sep 2020, 14:46
Replies: 60
Views: 25,372
Posted By screwdriver

Probably applicable to very old MSNs. However,...

Probably applicable to very old MSNs. However, the reasons for doing this are no longer applicable
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2019, 07:43
Replies: 134
Views: 186,530
Posted By screwdriver

Or, possibly in your case, the "Yankee wankee...

Or, possibly in your case, the "Yankee wankee Yankee" 🤓
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2019, 16:21
Replies: 7
Views: 5,778
Posted By screwdriver

The QRH procedure used to include a reset...

The QRH procedure used to include a reset procedure. Yes, if you reverse the procedure and have the G Hyd available then the gear will retract.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2018, 11:59
Replies: 23
Views: 11,122
Posted By screwdriver

Big Airways. PF calls active modes. PM calls...

Big Airways.
PF calls active modes.
PM calls armed modes. If a pilot misses his call then the other states "Your FMA"
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2016, 21:35
Replies: 17
Views: 10,291
Posted By screwdriver

Don't both have Manual start pbs? The N1 pb is...

Don't both have Manual start pbs? The N1 pb is for EPR mode problems🤔
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Oct 2015, 18:36
Replies: 6
Views: 4,980
Posted By screwdriver

I think that you'll find that all types retract...

I think that you'll find that all types retract the flaps on the taxi in. Incidentally, the flap settings that you quote are Boeing numbers;)
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2015, 22:59
Replies: 24
Views: 10,773
Posted By screwdriver

Yes KA8 Flyer is correct. It will even flare when...

Yes KA8 Flyer is correct. It will even flare when using a single ap.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2015, 22:55
Replies: 17
Views: 15,000
Posted By screwdriver

Bleed air supply for cranking engine if it has an...

Bleed air supply for cranking engine if it has an internal engine fire?
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2014, 19:50
Replies: 243
Views: 267,167
Posted By screwdriver

On the Classic we would have deactivated the Body...

On the Classic we would have deactivated the Body Gear Steering (therefore limited turning capability) and the Autobrakes. Up until the early 90s we would have retracted the opposite symmetrical gear...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2014, 13:11
Replies: 243
Views: 267,167
Posted By screwdriver

Virgin landing gear incident LGW!

There's a Virgin jumbo holding at Mayfield with what appears to be some of its gear down. Very clear day and it's quite low.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2014, 22:50
Replies: 30
Views: 37,959
Posted By screwdriver

WhyByFlyer At last.!! Someone who knows...or...

WhyByFlyer
At last.!! Someone who knows...or has read, and understood, FCOM. Thanks for the input. :D

No Fly Zone
What on earth are you on about?:ugh:
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2014, 07:12
Replies: 26
Views: 12,444
Posted By screwdriver

Alt limitation

The MEL philosophy is that there will be a further failure. That failure will be the loss of second bleed source or second pack.Due to the leak rate of the airframe , there is an altitude limitation...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jul 2014, 22:38
Replies: 5
Views: 3,058
Posted By screwdriver

The change in Hyd systems from G to Y allows the...

The change in Hyd systems from G to Y allows the NWS to remain fully functional if Gravity GeAr Extension is used. On older a/ c the NWS hydraulics are routed through the NW gear door circuit .:ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2013, 13:26
Replies: 992
Views: 1,011,856
Posted By screwdriver

Depends on the fleet.

Depends on the fleet.
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2013, 23:28
Replies: 992
Views: 1,011,856
Posted By screwdriver

That level of technology? Not in our lifetime!

That level of technology? Not in our lifetime!
Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2013, 15:25
Replies: 992
Views: 1,011,856
Posted By screwdriver

Semi tongue in cheek. Although the next line in...

Semi tongue in cheek. Although the next line in the document you refer to states "do things properly":ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
28th May 2013, 13:14
Replies: 992
Views: 1,011,856
Posted By screwdriver

Or a flight engineer prepared to get his knees...

Or a flight engineer prepared to get his knees wet.
I await the incoming!
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2012, 07:00
Replies: 22
Views: 47,788
Posted By screwdriver

If you used some of the information on this...

If you used some of the information on this thread then ,I suspect , your line checker would probably be stunned by a LACK of knowledge.

VApilot2004 and his 6 dc powered pumps?
Citation 2 and the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd May 2011, 08:02
Replies: 1
Views: 944
Posted By screwdriver

Ground Instructors

Not one for me but BA are looking for technical instructors. Online at --

BA Recruitment...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jan 2011, 11:03
Replies: 169
Views: 24,991
Posted By screwdriver

I never thought that I'd say this , as they only...

I never thought that I'd say this , as they only got rid of their last -200s 9 years ago, but...BA about to scrap one of their early 400s!
Probably delivered in 89.:eek:
Makes me feel OLD.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jan 2011, 20:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,788
Posted By screwdriver

Thanks for that:ugh:

Thanks for that:ugh:
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2010, 19:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By screwdriver

Thanks for that. Merry Xmas

Thanks for that.

Merry Xmas
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2010, 09:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By screwdriver

Ryanair 737 Ng

Techie question folks.
Are Ryanair's NGs fitted with a 3 zone trim air system?

:)
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2010, 16:19
Replies: 222
Views: 83,529
Posted By screwdriver

A320Driver At last the voice of common sense. ...

A320Driver
At last the voice of common sense.

:)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Dec 2010, 15:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,788
Posted By screwdriver

SFE TRE

Can anyone shed any light on the difference between a TRE endorsed for simulators only and a SFE? Is it related to the TRE having attained hours as PIC then being denied ,by age, the endorsement to...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2010, 16:44
Replies: 4
Views: 8,224
Posted By screwdriver

PTU Ops

Although other aircraft (the 737 for instance) have PTUs fitted: they are not activated in the same way as that fitted on the airbus. The 737 PTU doesn't run under normal conditions.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Nov 2010, 08:08
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,339,464
Posted By screwdriver

Turbine Overspeed Systems

RR Spey had a mechanical sensor ( multi start thread) that cut the fuel in the event of a difference in compressor v turbine speed.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Oct 2010, 06:42
Replies: 11
Views: 33,888
Posted By screwdriver

A TRE must have held 500 hours of PIC of an MPA...

A TRE must have held 500 hours of PIC of an MPA and hold or have held a TRI rating. As an aside an SFE must hold an ATPL which includes a valid medical .
Forum: Tech Log
10th Sep 2010, 17:24
Replies: 15
Views: 27,775
Posted By screwdriver

Don't get me started on th 737's Switched Hot...

Don't get me started on th 737's Switched Hot Battery Bus !!!!
:ugh:
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2010, 23:34
Replies: 10
Views: 12,932
Posted By screwdriver

Correct. It's only active with a clean wing and...

Correct. It's only active with a clean wing and reduces wing loading. BA's older CFM powered a/c still have it. I seem to remember reading last year that Airbus are considering re introducing it. ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Jun 2010, 08:57
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,015,674
Posted By screwdriver

Colonel White Brilliant post. BUT... ...

Colonel White

Brilliant post. BUT...




A gross underestimation of the number of staff who think ill of BASSA and are Backing BA!

:D
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jun 2010, 07:27
Replies: 6
Views: 8,505
Posted By screwdriver

It's no big deal as differences can be handled...

It's no big deal as differences can be handled intuitively. One major airline has, until recently, only the 'old' FMGs fitted to it's training devices yet it flies a fleet of Thales FMGS 2s. the new...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jun 2010, 17:23
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,015,674
Posted By screwdriver

BlueUpGood/Fox3maddog I'll second...

BlueUpGood/Fox3maddog



I'll second that.:D

Fabio
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