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Forum: Tech Log

3rd Nov 2010, 16:42

Replies: 35

Shallow fog and approach ban

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Posted By jalbert1

If you get passed an RVR then I'd be inclined to...

If you get passed an RVR then I'd be inclined to believe it.
It's on tape for a start and they're closer to the situation than you are.
Slant visibility and all that.Never nice to loose visual...

Forum: Middle East

14th Sep 2010, 21:00

Replies: 7

Does the UAE publish accident reports?

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Posted By jalbert1

Does the UAE publish accident reports?

Just curious.
Thinking the F50 at Sharjah a few years back and the T154 a few years before that?

Forum: Tech Log

10th Sep 2010, 16:59

Replies: 2

Re A340 "limited by the all engine case"

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Posted By jalbert1

Re A340 "limited by the all engine case"

Regarding takeoff performance what does this mean?
Also the V1/VR split against the twin(ie 330) . Can someone explain how these are connected?
Many thanks.

Forum: Tech Log

26th Feb 2010, 13:44

Replies: 49

Why are modern jet tails not de-iced(in flight)?

Views: 13,376

Posted By jalbert1

Why are modern jet tails not de-iced(in flight)?

Er.....that's my question.

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

10th Oct 2009, 18:13

Replies: 21

Restricted FI(A) versus CRI

Views: 3,477

Posted By jalbert1

Interesting indeed.I'm just about to start an FI...

Interesting indeed.I'm just about to start an FI Course.Having considered a CRI I decided the FI offers better long term options.
Now with regard to the discussion above whats to stop one having a...

Forum: Rotorheads

18th Dec 2008, 20:24

Replies: 49

BIH Penzance?

Views: 16,674

Posted By jalbert1

If nothing else the WX issues alone will prove to...

If nothing else the WX issues alone will prove to be interesting.Lands End has a far worse weather record than the sheltered PZ heliport.A fohn effect I reckon.Not sure what minima the S61s operate...

Forum: ATC Issues

12th Sep 2008, 17:48

Replies: 24

Procedural Separation.Is this acceptable?

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Posted By jalbert1

Procedural Separation.Is this acceptable?

Is it acceptable under ICAO 4444 to use rates of climb/descent for separation in a non radar environment?
Departing an African airport recently traffic was cleared through our level with very...

Forum: Tech Log

3rd Jun 2008, 13:45

Replies: 9

A330/340 Turb Damp P/B

Views: 5,925

Posted By jalbert1

A330/340 Turb Damp P/B

Without quoting the FCOM does anyone have anything to add regarding this?
What does it do exactly?
Anyone ever swtiched it off? With what result?
Many Thanks.

Forum: Flight Testing

3rd Jun 2008, 13:42

Replies: 4

A346 Handling Frequencies

Views: 1,602

Posted By jalbert1

A346 Handling Frequencies

A question from an OLP.
The 346 is a long and bendy machine and as such has had its control laws tweaked but I'm confused by references to "handling frequencies" and "natural frequencies" and a less...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Apr 2008, 13:16

Replies: 0

Mode S and FCU/MCP selections

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Posted By jalbert1

Mode S and FCU/MCP selections

I know that Mode S in the LTMA can see what we've selected on the FCU/MCP but can it see what the FMS has commanded ie. a "managed target "in Airbus speak?
Regards

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

5th Jan 2008, 08:52

Replies: 1

FI(R) Course in SW England

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Posted By jalbert1

FI(R) Course in SW England

Anybody have experience or suggestions for where to do the FI(R) course in the SW of England? Would be most interested in comments from those in the know regarding Plymouth and Exeter.
Many thanks...

Forum: ATC Issues

17th May 2007, 11:29

Replies: 18

Decommisioning of UK VORs

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Posted By jalbert1

Decommisioning of UK VORs

I've heard that most UK VORs are for the chop in the not too distant future.What gives?Any news on which ones will be kept?I guess the more remote ones so as to continue offering a IRS update for the...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Nov 2006, 18:46

Replies: 5

LR/ULR Twins or Quads?

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Posted By jalbert1

LR/ULR Twins or Quads?

In my simplistic world view I always considered a 4 engine aircraft to be the optimal for long /extreme range ie. 5000-8000nm legs. This was due to my understanding of the twin having to be so...

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