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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

31st Jul 2004, 16:39

Replies: 4

727 Pirouette?

Views: 2,782

Posted By chuck yeager

8609X is a Cessna 180[code]N-number ...

8609X is a Cessna 180[code]N-number : N8609X
Aircraft Serial Number: 18051009
Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model : 180D
Engine Manufacturer : CONT MOTOR
...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

28th Jul 2004, 03:22

Replies: 3

Easyjet Questions

Views: 713

Posted By chuck yeager

easyJet passenger statistics...

easyJet passenger statistics (http://www.easyjet.com/en/news/20040707_01.html) (easyJet data)

easyJet punctuality (http://www.easyjet.com/en/news/punctuality.html) (easyJet data)

All airlines...

Forum: Questions

20th Jul 2004, 01:06

Replies: 9

what is a flapswitch?

Views: 1,437

Posted By chuck yeager

B737-300 Q: dual pack tripoff - what is it...

B737-300

Q: dual pack tripoff - what is it please?

A PACK TRIP OFF is when the temperature inside the air conditioning pack has exceeded a temperature limit.

This usually occurs when the...

Forum: Questions

19th Jul 2004, 00:20

Replies: 9

what is a flapswitch?

Views: 1,437

Posted By chuck yeager

B737-300 ...

B737-300

http://www.b737.org.uk/pneumaticspanel.jpg
Pneumatic Control Panel (overhead panel)

and

http://www.b737.org.uk/ramairinlet.jpg
Ram Air Inlet (left and right wing roots)How does...

Forum: Tech Log

2nd May 2004, 17:13

Replies: 4

B737 Start Lever To Idle

Views: 2,269

Posted By chuck yeager

On the 737NG (600/700/800/900/BBJ) the start...

On the 737NG (600/700/800/900/BBJ) the start levers are no more than ON/OFF electrical switches. On the NG there is no mechanical connection between the start lever and the engine. The rate at which...

Forum: Tech Log

27th Apr 2004, 16:40

Replies: 20

B737 - Manual Reversion

Views: 10,285

Posted By chuck yeager

The following may or may not be relevant : ...

The following may or may not be relevant :

FAR 25.143 (http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:1.0.1.3.10.2.156.21&idno=14) :

Forum: Questions

25th Apr 2004, 18:11

Replies: 22

Course/heading?

Views: 26,587

Posted By chuck yeager

“Would somebody mind explaining the CWS (Control...

“Would somebody mind explaining the CWS (Control Wheel Steering?) function? Is it to allow hand flying whilst the AP takes care of trim and rudder movements etc.?”

Dealing with the last bit...

Forum: Questions

25th Apr 2004, 13:54

Replies: 2

noise in cockpit descending through about 5000 ft B737

Views: 1,101

Posted By chuck yeager

The noise you hear when descending through 5000...

The noise you hear when descending through 5000 feet is the cooling airflow with the overboard exhaust valve open. Next time you hear the noise start, look at the cabin differential pressure and you...

Forum: Questions

16th Apr 2004, 23:53

Replies: 22

Course/heading?

Views: 26,587

Posted By chuck yeager

[the following relates to B737NG FMCs with update...

[the following relates to B737NG FMCs with update 10.4 or 10.5]

Descent

VNAV can perform a descent in either of two modes – path descent or speed descent. During a path descent, the FMC uses...

Forum: Questions

13th Apr 2004, 14:02

Replies: 22

Course/heading?

Views: 26,587

Posted By chuck yeager

Flaps – I hope you’re on my jumpseat the day both...

Flaps – I hope you’re on my jumpseat the day both pilots succumb to the crew food...

On a 737-300 there are various levels of automation.

[1] Hand Flying : The pilot uses manual inputs to...

Forum: Questions

12th Apr 2004, 22:28

Replies: 22

Course/heading?

Views: 26,587

Posted By chuck yeager

HEADING is the direction the aeroplane is...

HEADING is the direction the aeroplane is pointing.

TRACK is the direction the aeroplane is going (after it gets blown around a bit by the wind).

COURSE is the desired track to or from a VOR or...

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