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Search: Posts Made By: downwindabeam
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Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2017, 01:23
Replies: 14
Views: 11,493
Posted By downwindabeam

Probably answered before but i'll take a stab at...

Probably answered before but i'll take a stab at it anyways. The most "common" situation you will use this button is in the sim when you've gone around (missed approach), single engine and the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2017, 16:54
Replies: 5
Views: 4,233
Posted By downwindabeam

GF: okay so imagine glideslope intercept altitude...

GF: okay so imagine glideslope intercept altitude and transitioning to a 3 degrees decent on it... something more simple and static.

Would lowering the nose to roughly 2.5deg nose up and reducing...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2017, 08:26
Replies: 5
Views: 4,233
Posted By downwindabeam

777 C*U Behavior

I want to confirm an assertion that I have, to see if I understand the 777 FBW logic.

Suppose you're in level flight at a constant speed and you manually pitch the nose towards 10 degrees nose up....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Feb 2017, 19:47
Replies: 1,158
Views: 1,169,449
Posted By downwindabeam

How realistic is it commuting with Norwegian to...

How realistic is it commuting with Norwegian to work? and where are people commuting from? Does the LGW contract too have only pass rights on the long haul routes only?



Does that mean a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Aug 2016, 03:11
Replies: 9
Views: 9,357
Posted By downwindabeam

For the 737NTR it says the type rating is a...

For the 737NTR it says the type rating is a 737EFIS? I'm confused by that... does SF fly 737NGs now or still the 737-400s?

Is the captain time good for other carriers? Would love some info if...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Nov 2015, 03:50
Replies: 4
Views: 4,307
Posted By downwindabeam

Best 777 FO in SE Asia Currently?

Hello,

Wondering what do you think the best contract in SE Asia right now is for 777 Type rated FOs with experience on type?

Upgrade prospect and commuting being weighed for heavily.

Thanks...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Oct 2015, 23:17
Replies: 13
Views: 7,774
Posted By downwindabeam

What would you like to know specifically?

What would you like to know specifically?
Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2015, 15:35
Replies: 36
Views: 20,555
Posted By downwindabeam

I don't know anything Airbus specific but...

I don't know anything Airbus specific but generally speaking groundspeed displayed on MFDs (and some PFDs such as 777) is calculated by the navigation system utilizing both heading information as...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Jul 2014, 01:29
Replies: 15
Views: 10,296
Posted By downwindabeam

One also has to remember AF1 is not a fore hire...

One also has to remember AF1 is not a fore hire flight, so most rules governing normal passenger flights do not apply to a flight flying the president. Sure seat belts are part of the basic rules...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
30th Mar 2014, 22:19
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,136,670
Posted By downwindabeam

Does anyone know what are the chances of someone...

Does anyone know what are the chances of someone with command jet time on a light jet (CRJ) but no flying in the past 6 months and no A320 type rating?

I've applied about 4-5 times and never seem...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2014, 23:53
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,377,485
Posted By downwindabeam

Probably asked and answered many many times, but...

Probably asked and answered many many times, but searching in this thread is pointless almost.

In the 777, are the CVR and FDR circuit breakers in the cockpit? are they up above the overhead...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2014, 00:55
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,377,485
Posted By downwindabeam

I think that if we're going down this route, one...

I think that if we're going down this route, one must ask if the Malaysian government itself has anything to gain from the shift of focus to this disappearance. Being the ones who also control the...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jul 2012, 00:15
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,728,241
Posted By downwindabeam

I'm sure this has been asked before but here...

I'm sure this has been asked before but here goes...

How does QR determine what fleet you will be joining?

Also, on the 320 fleet, what do you do if you uncomfortable going to certain places...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Jan 2012, 01:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,724
Posted By downwindabeam

Thanks! I appreciate it greatly!

Thanks! I appreciate it greatly!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Jan 2012, 05:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,724
Posted By downwindabeam

What does the Security agreement contain? And who...

What does the Security agreement contain? And who is that somebody else?

I'm not sure I understand the process. I'm sorry, but I have no experience in doing expat contracts at all.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Jan 2012, 02:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,724
Posted By downwindabeam

Do you know how they want you to guarantee that...

Do you know how they want you to guarantee that bond? Do they require a bank guarantee or just sign a document?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Jan 2012, 22:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,724
Posted By downwindabeam

and if you are not...?

and if you are not...?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Jan 2012, 22:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,724
Posted By downwindabeam

Air Asia DEC Bond?

Hello,

Does anyone know what kind of a training bond and duration does Air Asia require from the direct entry captain position on the 320?

In particular how do they want the bond. Is it a bank...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jan 2012, 00:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Posted By downwindabeam

WindJet DEC?

Hello,

I am a pilot flying in america. I came across WindJet and noticed they are enabling direct captain entry and charge the TR to the pilot.

I was wondering what do you guys know about...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Jan 2012, 19:37
Replies: 10
Views: 7,853
Posted By downwindabeam

WASINC - Baa?

Hello,

Does anyone have any info about WasInc and in particular their Bussiness Aviation Asia contracts in China?

I'm looking at the CRJ contract there and would appreciate some more...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2012, 19:54
Replies: 4
Views: 3,059
Posted By downwindabeam

Lol ;-) The passengers I'm alright with,...

Lol ;-)

The passengers I'm alright with, I'm just interested in flying a 747 right now... I guess I didn't know those 74s are contracted thru Atlas.
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2012, 14:53
Replies: 4
Views: 3,059
Posted By downwindabeam

Emirates Cargo?

Hello!

I was wondering, how does one get to the cargo side of Emirates? In particular how can one get to fly a 747 for them?

Thanks!

-downwindabeam
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Nov 2011, 23:43
Replies: 101
Views: 43,092
Posted By downwindabeam

Min Hours?

For DEC Capt position non type rated could someone shed some light on how much total time was competitive?

I have about 5500TT (shy of the 6K min) and was wondering if they would consider....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Nov 2011, 03:41
Replies: 24
Views: 6,489
Posted By downwindabeam

Capt Position

Is there a bond signing requirement? Also what are the competitive minimums for this offering? (I have no time on type or a type rating on the Airbus family... An RJ driver)

Do you feel you work...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Oct 2011, 21:51
Replies: 2
Views: 988
Posted By downwindabeam

747-200/400 W/O Time on type job?

Hello,

Is there any airline in Asia (including China) that is hiring right now for 747-200/400 FOs that is not requiring time on type or time on similar (ie boeing/airbus) -

RJ driver here,...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
6th Aug 2011, 22:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,399
Posted By downwindabeam

Type B Msg - over Internet

Hey Guys,

Would you happen to know which SITA product, or any other company's product would suit for getting a dedicated TTY address to which Type B messages can be sent and will be received on a...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
2nd May 2011, 02:37
Replies: 34
Views: 23,062
Posted By downwindabeam

Thank you Gentlemen for all your...

Thank you Gentlemen for all your comments/suggestions!
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
1st May 2011, 00:26
Replies: 34
Views: 23,062
Posted By downwindabeam

Okay Gents, I like the models, but gonna try to...

Okay Gents, I like the models, but gonna try to be more specific.

You takeoff and lose an engine you take the radios and ask your monitoring to troubleshoot. While he/she starts doing that you go...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
30th Apr 2011, 16:42
Replies: 34
Views: 23,062
Posted By downwindabeam

Captain decisions

Hello PPRUNE,

I'm going through captain training and was wondering what are some of the tricks you've learned along the way to make a better decision model tree? How to arrive to a more...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Nov 2010, 04:55
Replies: 0
Views: 630
Posted By downwindabeam

Thai speaker - I need your help

This is an odd request but since I'm a pilot in the USA i figured this board to be a good place to try to find the help of someone from abroad.

Recently went on a trip and lost an iPhone. To make...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Nov 2010, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,460
Posted By downwindabeam

Halfnut: Do we know each other and do you have a...

Halfnut: Do we know each other and do you have a problem with me? I'm puzzled as to what your point was and how did it progress the thread, namely the question i was asking. Thanks for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Nov 2010, 16:47
Replies: 10
Views: 3,460
Posted By downwindabeam

Anyone that would hire..?

I'm another regional pilot in the USA with thousands of right seat time. All on CRJ.

Anyone got any ideas? I'm willing to go anywhere tomorrow (literally). Looking for a change of scenery......
Forum: Rumours & News
17th May 2010, 00:26
Replies: 1,543
Views: 857,553
Posted By downwindabeam

Taking your approach RadAlt, you make it seem...

Taking your approach RadAlt, you make it seem automation should be trusted and used more than the human brain. Why use pilots in the first place?

I suggest we put ILSes in all airports and...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2010, 00:56
Replies: 36
Views: 28,700
Posted By downwindabeam

Galaxy_flyer: Have you noticed the running...

Galaxy_flyer:

Have you noticed the running theme of what you wrote? Signal coverage, radio coverage...

We were talking emergency. And the running theme of my post was DONT HIT TERRAIN by ALL...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Mar 2010, 17:17
Replies: 5
Views: 47,481
Posted By downwindabeam

Just like the guys said, different names to...

Just like the guys said, different names to distinguish different procedures.

In Detroit, Michigan we have an ILS Zulu and ILS Yankee (ILS-z, ILS-y) for each of the outboard runways.

One is the...
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