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Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2013, 16:56
Replies: 137
Views: 52,092
Posted By safewing

Why did I do that?

The old saying that there are no new accidents in aviation, applies equally to incidents.

Physics is physics whether it be iron dial or fly by wire.....you need to manage the energy.

To...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2013, 15:49
Replies: 4
Views: 3,612
Posted By safewing

Each fluid manufacturer generally produces...

Each fluid manufacturer generally produces documentation on their fluids.

A fluids concentration, derives its LOUT or lowest operational use temperature. For Type I this is the fluids freezing...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2013, 17:56
Replies: 13
Views: 11,760
Posted By safewing

Angel If having a return leg flight is required you...

If having a return leg flight is required you could consider storing a flight plan using the stored flight plan function (DATA page 2).

If you have sufficient time in the cruise or on the ground...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2013, 13:17
Replies: 10
Views: 6,531
Posted By safewing

A braking action on an Atis can relate to a...

A braking action on an Atis can relate to a runway surface condition as well as the environmental situation .

So if the Tarmac or concrete surface has deteriorated below a nominal value of...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2013, 15:21
Replies: 60
Views: 17,547
Posted By safewing

Darkbarly I hear what you're saying but...

Darkbarly

I hear what you're saying but where would you place the temperature sensors?

There are studies being carried out to look at monitoring skin temperature with IR thermometers, but it...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2013, 15:06
Replies: 10
Views: 6,531
Posted By safewing

inner A common gotcha is the fact that...

inner

A common gotcha is the fact that braking actions usually come from a snowtam decode which is part of the notam system.

Although a braking action may be appended onto a METAR the time of...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2013, 12:08
Replies: 60
Views: 17,547
Posted By safewing

Dbate I would imagine the topic transcends...

Dbate

I would imagine the topic transcends time, but I acknowledge what you're saying.

Dufo

Yes it will be expensive but so is carbon/emission trading.....and we all know how well that's...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jan 2013, 18:14
Replies: 60
Views: 17,547
Posted By safewing

Within the next 2 years it is likely that Europe...

Within the next 2 years it is likely that Europe will regulate deicing.

Some basic questions still come to the fore.

How do we minimise the human error?

How do we regulate compliance?

How...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jan 2013, 08:21
Replies: 60
Views: 17,547
Posted By safewing

So what question are we asking? Is it...

So what question are we asking?

Is it fiscally okay to mitigate our assessment of contamination on certain aerodynamic surfaces?

I can understand the frustrations here; there has been...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
4th Jan 2011, 21:48
Replies: 3
Views: 866
Posted By safewing

Dumbledor It very much depends on the type...

Dumbledor

It very much depends on the type of snow (wet/dry) the quantity, the temperature and what you are use to.

Western Europe is not sufficiently equipped for snow. FACT.

In...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
4th Jan 2011, 21:18
Replies: 35
Views: 10,685
Posted By safewing

Feherto Perhaps if EASA's Safety...

Feherto

Perhaps if EASA's Safety Information Bulletins are translated into legislation the use of Type II as a 1 step de-anti-icer will be a thing of the past. There will be a lot of resistance...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
3rd Jan 2011, 22:15
Replies: 35
Views: 10,685
Posted By safewing

Icebore is right While the generic charts...

Icebore is right

While the generic charts offer the "safest" option by placing the greatest restriction on holdover times, one would have to question why airlines, knowing what they know about...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Apr 2010, 09:15
Replies: 100
Views: 17,793
Posted By safewing

ash and engine technology advancement

Does anyone know has the improvement in engine technology over the years diminished the risk of volcanic ash?

Are there any recent VA incidents with newer technology engines? Has improvements to...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2010, 09:00
Replies: 222
Views: 114,974
Posted By safewing

At AMS taxiing on the outer tracks ( B) should be...

At AMS taxiing on the outer tracks ( B) should be done anti-clockwise
Taxiing inner tracks ( A) should be done clockwise
All this regardless departing or arriving
Correct me if i'm wrong

So...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2010, 08:56
Replies: 222
Views: 114,974
Posted By safewing

All the sky blue aircraft got airborne first that...

All the sky blue aircraft got airborne first that night..........and that is wrong

Well I was there and that is what I heard on the R/T... all 3 1/2 hours of it. My post flight report feedback...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2010, 16:29
Replies: 69
Views: 23,352
Posted By safewing

I'm nearly sure that there is a requirement that...

I'm nearly sure that there is a requirement that VREF is equal to or greater than V2 specifically to cater for this scenario.

How it is done may be manufacturer specific but that is a fundamental...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2010, 16:04
Replies: 222
Views: 114,974
Posted By safewing

In AMS I believe that around the terminals there...

In AMS I believe that around the terminals there are dual laned taxiways except for Q which is the south bridge.

As a simple rule try driving on the right {continental driving} on the taxiways...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2010, 18:44
Replies: 2,015
Views: 715,155
Posted By safewing

I think it was summed up earlier in that but for...

I think it was summed up earlier in that but for the grace of God go I.

This thread has touched on many topics which all form the terms and conditions of a pilots lifestyle.

To have holes in...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jan 2010, 10:48
Replies: 12
Views: 30,540
Posted By safewing

There are actually 3 elements to altitude...

There are actually 3 elements to altitude correction.

1. ISA deviation even below 15 degrees celsius at a sea level airfield where in this instance altitude = height there is a technical...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2010, 08:55
Replies: 15
Views: 18,709
Posted By safewing

Are you referring to the commanders assessment of...

Are you referring to the commanders assessment of the 90m visual segment?

What it states is that if the point A (to use your reference) is less than the 150m or 125m (if authorised) RVR then the...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2010, 18:16
Replies: 18
Views: 11,746
Posted By safewing

Thankyou for the reply. In your last...

Thankyou for the reply.

In your last paragraph you state that Type I fluid can be used in 100 percent concentration. However from what I have read I can see no benefit in using TYPE I undiluted...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2010, 12:16
Replies: 18
Views: 11,746
Posted By safewing

Feherto Have you a link to this...

Feherto

Have you a link to this information?

Above 80 percent concentration does it alter its Newtonian fluid properties i.e. its low shear characteristics?

I was aware of the aerodynamic...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jan 2010, 20:04
Replies: 18
Views: 11,746
Posted By safewing

Type I concentration

Just a query/doubt about the Type I concentration.

I believe Type I has eutectic properties. That is when mixed with water to a certain concentration it performs better than by itself.

It's...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Nov 2006, 19:46
Replies: 23
Views: 8,326
Posted By safewing

Having flown both Boeing and Airbus, here is my...

Having flown both Boeing and Airbus, here is my observation.

Airbus have a simple flap selection naming process, in that the flap angle is really irrelevant when flying. Boeing have traditionally...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Sep 2006, 10:33
Replies: 128
Views: 41,483
Posted By safewing

Let the debate continue?

Hi all

I too was disgusted by the unwarranted and slanderous comments made by MOL /LEO towards Evan.

If Mr O'Leary really wants to state his case with the proof to back it up why don't we let...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2006, 16:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,059
Posted By safewing

Thumbs up Does your company have a minimum braking action?

Hi All

I was wondering if any of you out there operate under company OPS guidelines to a minimum braking action or friction value?

I know the measurement of such a value has lots of caveats....
Forum: Tech Log
11th Aug 2006, 16:35
Replies: 17
Views: 2,621
Posted By safewing

The scourge of intermediate flap

Having flown the 737/2/3/4/5

The Boeings have lots of small flap increments to minimise the ballooning effect caused by most other aircraft when the wing area is increased for a given speed.
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