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Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2015, 08:27
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,442,279
Posted By Flagon

"For example, if there had been a protection...

"For example, if there had been a protection state in AFR447 that motored the THS to zero NU as soon as there was a stall indication" - a sensible idea, Ian, BUT now remember you have to build in...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Jan 2015, 17:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,968
Posted By Flagon

Thanks, Granpa. The point of the post was (using...

Thanks, Granpa. The point of the post was (using my ' = Lesson ... hard way ... learnt.') to alert others to the fact that 'options' may not work as expected.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Jan 2015, 07:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,968
Posted By Flagon

Downloading - a salutary tale

I needed a 'manual' for a piece of 'legacy' equipment and went to Google. Instead of going to the manufacturer's site, I took the first 'hit'. As soon as I got to the page I got this funny feeling...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
12th Jan 2015, 16:03
Replies: 469
Views: 327,901
Posted By Flagon

Meanwhile, back in the 21st Century - does anyone...

Meanwhile, back in the 21st Century - does anyone know how the telegraph pole is kept upright? Presumably extending steerable cruciform fins at the top deployed for the freefall, but is it thrusters...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
11th Jan 2015, 16:20
Replies: 469
Views: 327,901
Posted By Flagon

As someone who doubted that they would be able to...

As someone who doubted that they would be able to balance a telegraph pole on a rocket exhaust, I was VERY impressed to watch this test flight - and doubt no more.....
...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2015, 16:14
Replies: 124
Views: 54,291
Posted By Flagon

vilas - "I posted Turbulence, ITCZ, airframe...

vilas - "I posted Turbulence, ITCZ, airframe icing do not alter flight control laws because they don't." - are you then under the impression that someone thought they did?
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2015, 12:09
Replies: 124
Views: 54,291
Posted By Flagon

[vilas - not quite sure why you posted...

[vilas - not quite sure why you posted "Turbulence, ITCZ, airframe icing do not alter flight control laws." - they certainly alter 'flight'.[

Why, then, does AB not offer the option to the crew...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2015, 08:13
Replies: 124
Views: 54,291
Posted By Flagon

Could someone explain what a modern 'software...

Could someone explain what a modern 'software controlled' flight system would do in the following circumstances?

I am in the ITCZ, in cloud, with moderate turbulence and in significant airframe...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2015, 15:37
Replies: 13
Views: 4,363
Posted By Flagon

"He has new, parochial duties these days" - any...

"He has new, parochial duties these days" - any clues as to where I can catch one of his sermons? I'll dispense with his 'laying on of hands'...................:)
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2015, 15:10
Replies: 124
Views: 54,291
Posted By Flagon

I'm afraid I disagree. For 'a long time', stick...

I'm afraid I disagree. For 'a long time', stick pushers worked on IAS alone, and for an AoA driven pusher to 'malfunction' would require it to 'achieve' a critical AoA in the first place - in which...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2015, 12:21
Replies: 13
Views: 4,363
Posted By Flagon

Rumours of 'a long one'.

Rumours of 'a long one'.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2015, 09:24
Replies: 13
Views: 4,363
Posted By Flagon

Hmm! Airline pilots on a mil forum - spit.....:p

Hmm! Airline pilots on a mil forum - spit.....:p
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jan 2015, 09:09
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,442,279
Posted By Flagon

Any chance you could authenticate those height,...

Any chance you could authenticate those height, heading etc readings or do we just dismiss them?
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2015, 07:33
Replies: 13
Views: 4,363
Posted By Flagon

Last post on PPrune 31 October - some New Year!

Last post on PPrune 31 October - some New Year!
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2015, 07:32
Replies: 124
Views: 54,291
Posted By Flagon

MFS - safetypee has the answer, I think. ...

MFS - safetypee has the answer, I think.

"Previous types did not have/use AOA, its only now that we rely on it that the failures are noticed."

I am convinced that the complexity of the current...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2015, 20:34
Replies: 13
Views: 4,363
Posted By Flagon

Wholigan - MIA?

Where is our old Mr Reliable? No sign of him here or on JB for a long while. Anyone know if he is ok?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Jan 2015, 13:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,019
Posted By Flagon

I guess I must be a more attractive 'target'...

I guess I must be a more attractive 'target' (lucky me) then, since I have been getting 'invoices' from unknown folk for 6 weeks or more.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Jan 2015, 07:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By Flagon

Sounds like a good decision.

Sounds like a good decision.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Jan 2015, 16:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By Flagon

"If it's causing a problem" - I don't believe it...

"If it's causing a problem" - I don't believe it is. It is the way it is being used that is.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2015, 16:08
Replies: 124
Views: 54,291
Posted By Flagon

vilas - "I don't think airbus pilots will have...

vilas - "I don't think airbus pilots will have objection to a switch to go into alternate law." - my choice, if I were flying the machine, would be to DL and take the computers out of the circuit...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2015, 14:37
Replies: 124
Views: 54,291
Posted By Flagon

jonty - by your own post "For those that want a...

jonty - by your own post "For those that want a "Direct Law/Alternate Law" reversion switch, it has TWO". (Or 4?) Which 2 to switch off? Which is the 'right' one?

In 'the old days', when the FMC...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
6th Jan 2015, 12:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By Flagon

A Pound to a pinch of doo-doo as they say, Gemma...

A Pound to a pinch of doo-doo as they say, Gemma - I would bet it is on your machine - remember we are talking Google here and they will have 'snuck it on'. It is often an 'also load' on many updates...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2015, 12:24
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,442,279
Posted By Flagon

LIS - are the source/time/date of your 'reports'...

LIS - are the source/time/date of your 'reports' officially substantiated? Remember they are Mode C readings as well. Someone previously here cast doubt on the track displayed too. Whether that post...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2015, 11:18
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,442,279
Posted By Flagon

"The aircraft was observed on ATC radars to both...

"The aircraft was observed on ATC radars to both climb and to decelerate (GS) significantly before descending rapidly." - fact or fiction?
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2015, 10:47
Replies: 124
Views: 54,291
Posted By Flagon

Ber - if it puts your mind a little at rest, do...

Ber - if it puts your mind a little at rest, do NOT assume that all those claiming to be 'Airbus pilots' actually are. There are a lot of Walter Mittys around here.

vilas - "Unless you know...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
6th Jan 2015, 08:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By Flagon

Agreed, John. I have never had a problem with CC...

Agreed, John. I have never had a problem with CC over many years that has not been self-induced. Running a programme with 'default settings' requires a knowlege of what they are!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Jan 2015, 20:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Posted By Flagon

Thanks, Mixture, but it was usernames I want to...

Thanks, Mixture, but it was usernames I want to 'store' and NOT passwords for safety reasons. It looks as if vulcan's (cookie) way is the only way.

Does anyone know if some secure sites are...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Jan 2015, 19:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Posted By Flagon

Yes - that was done, but I thought the username...

Yes - that was done, but I thought the username was FF provided when 'stored'?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Jan 2015, 16:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Posted By Flagon

Stuff 'stored' in Firefox

I store usernames on my banking sites in FF (not passwords) and these show listed in the FF security page - however they do not 'appear' on the bank login page. This appears to be new following...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jan 2015, 11:05
Replies: 142
Views: 48,411
Posted By Flagon

"we know that how?" 10/10 for loyally...

"we know that how?"

10/10 for loyally defending the indefensible, wiggy, but
a) Was any 'safety issue' raised by the crew with ATC before line-up?
b) Did the crew respond 'unable' to the order?...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jan 2015, 09:58
Replies: 142
Views: 48,411
Posted By Flagon

Surely the main issue here, ignoring 'why and...

Surely the main issue here, ignoring 'why and how', is that the crew refused an ATC instruction 3 times. This is not acceptable. There were no 'safety issues' which would have been raised by obeying...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2015, 16:47
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,442,279
Posted By Flagon

"Is that not an escape slide?" - indeed, but when...

"Is that not an escape slide?" - indeed, but when detached becomes a 'raft' as per drills.

"not that it has any relevance to why the accident happened. Or maybe it has.." - no -...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2015, 16:32
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,442,279
Posted By Flagon

Raft would appear to be partially inflated as it...

Raft would appear to be partially inflated as it comes aboard?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jan 2015, 08:30
Replies: 142
Views: 48,411
Posted By Flagon

Reminds me of an 'incident' at CDG many years...

Reminds me of an 'incident' at CDG many years back when I was 'barrelling' down the ILS on 27. Strongish southerly crosswind. Regional Nigel cleared 'immediate' from intermediate and, I think, one of...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Jan 2015, 07:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,161
Posted By Flagon

Keef - maybe worth a peep at services when you...

Keef - maybe worth a peep at services when you get the problem again?
Network Discovery - Turn On or Off in Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums...
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