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Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2007, 12:56
Replies: 18
Views: 17,997
Posted By An Paddy Eile

A320 cockpit noise levels

Just a quick question.

Been thinking about noise levels in the Airbus cockpit and use of intercom, ANR headsets, etc. My old company had numbers showing that the average noise level in the 320 was...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Oct 2007, 08:05
Replies: 109
Views: 33,099
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Jonjoe, I seriously hope you do not work for...

Jonjoe,

I seriously hope you do not work for AL with that attitude. It is a sign of the arrogance and ignorance which is the real risk to your organisation.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2007, 10:21
Replies: 109
Views: 33,099
Posted By An Paddy Eile

They have been HIRED ya eejit! That doesn't mean...

They have been HIRED ya eejit! That doesn't mean they're flying! It simply means that they were likely interviewed by managers and offered a job which they have accepted.

Well done to the AL crews...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Aug 2007, 23:28
Replies: 358
Views: 52,180
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Just a couple of points: I have heard the...

Just a couple of points:

I have heard the comparison between Ireland and Denmark a few times now. Apparently Denmark is more expensive than Paddyland. That would imply that if EI opened a base in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Aug 2007, 09:45
Replies: 358
Views: 52,180
Posted By An Paddy Eile

I have to say that in this discussion, as DrKev...

I have to say that in this discussion, as DrKev says, it is really important to remember the Irish Ferries scenario. Have a read of the link he posted. That, in my opinion, is the real threat from...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jul 2007, 20:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,928
Posted By An Paddy Eile

OPEN DES, Yes. It will be the same for S, F...

OPEN DES,

Yes. It will be the same for S, F and GD. That is usually the way that I will discover the error between FAC and FMGC calculated targets and add the appropriate amount to Vapp.

With...
Forum: Tech Log
16th May 2007, 21:05
Replies: 21
Views: 14,520
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Fullwings, Good post & point taken! I wasn't...

Fullwings,

Good post & point taken! I wasn't trying to pick a fight either!!
Forum: Tech Log
16th May 2007, 14:51
Replies: 21
Views: 14,520
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Fullwings, I agree extreme windshear is a...

Fullwings,

I agree extreme windshear is a possibility. I said it was very rare, not impossible.

The >100kts shear in the sim you mention is relating to a microbusrt. A phenomenon which, it is...
Forum: Tech Log
16th May 2007, 09:26
Replies: 21
Views: 14,520
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Cha, What your material might mean when it...

Cha,

What your material might mean when it says 'fly on the edge of stall' is that you should reduce the airpseed as much as possible. This in essence is perfectly accurate. You must trade as much...
Forum: Tech Log
15th May 2007, 23:47
Replies: 21
Views: 14,520
Posted By An Paddy Eile

"surely a speed closer to the best rate of climb...

"surely a speed closer to the best rate of climb (the speed where the excess of thrust available is at a maximum)"

You really need to be careful that you don't confuse the most fundamental of...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2007, 10:56
Replies: 33
Views: 11,599
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Thanks Wings! That's quite helpful actually!...

Thanks Wings!

That's quite helpful actually! I've always checked my profile by working the remaining track miles and figuring out what height I need to be at. never thought about doing it the...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2007, 10:02
Replies: 33
Views: 11,599
Posted By An Paddy Eile

I must agree that all the posts here are sensible...

I must agree that all the posts here are sensible and logical. (with the exception of course of VMK's post :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: ) I agree that you can either...
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2007, 10:56
Replies: 33
Views: 11,599
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Caudillo, It ain't that simple...

Caudillo,

It ain't that simple unfortunately!! In general, depending on weight, etc, setting a VS that results in a profile of much more than 3 degrees will result in an increasing airspeed, even...
Forum: Tech Log
9th May 2007, 19:26
Replies: 33
Views: 11,599
Posted By An Paddy Eile

I suppose what I'm after is the more static speed...

I suppose what I'm after is the more static speed case really. I realise that if you are able to allow the speed to increase, and particularly if you use speedbrake also, then extremely high rates of...
Forum: Tech Log
9th May 2007, 14:25
Replies: 33
Views: 11,599
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Oh dear! :p Right, how about if I ask it...

Oh dear! :p

Right, how about if I ask it this way...

Let's say we're in OP DES at 250Kts (ATC restriction) and achieveing an average rate of descent of about 1,200 to 1,300 FPM. If I extend...
Forum: Tech Log
9th May 2007, 13:33
Replies: 33
Views: 11,599
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Sorry! It's just my obvious ignorance! ...

Sorry!

It's just my obvious ignorance!

I apologise. :(

Before starting on the Airbus, I had expected more from it. I suppose it is really in it's element at high speeds.

Sorry.
Forum: Tech Log
9th May 2007, 11:21
Replies: 33
Views: 11,599
Posted By An Paddy Eile

A320/321 Speedbrake question...

Silly question I know but none the less...

How much of a difference does the application of speed brake make to descent rates/descent angles??

I realise the airbus speedbrake is rubbish, and...
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2007, 17:51
Replies: 12
Views: 6,827
Posted By An Paddy Eile

If the worry was airframe related and the risk...

If the worry was airframe related and the risk was statistically large enough, then surely every manufacturer would have placed a speed limit below 10,000ft or some other reasonable altitude. There...
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2007, 11:19
Replies: 12
Views: 6,827
Posted By An Paddy Eile

lomapaseo, I agree with your post. Meeting...

lomapaseo,

I agree with your post. Meeting the south end of northbound swan while at 350 KIAS will probably mean big trouble regardless of whether your window heat is working or not. But, as there...
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2007, 12:05
Replies: 12
Views: 6,827
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Idg, That's what I had heard also, although...

Idg,

That's what I had heard also, although I heard it at least third hand!!

I wonder was it something that only applied to the old classics then??

Does anyone have any references???
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2007, 11:06
Replies: 12
Views: 6,827
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Cockpit Window Heat - Bird Strike Risk

I know this has been discussed to some extent before, but can you tell me what your aircraft says in the MEL, QRH or other source regarding restrictions when the window heat is inoperative prior to...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2007, 16:59
Replies: 82
Views: 36,126
Posted By An Paddy Eile

My understanding of the regulations is that if...

My understanding of the regulations is that if the manufacturer does not or can not certify that the aircraft can land above MLW with a RoD less than 360 ft/min without structural damage, then a fuel...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 21:43
Replies: 8
Views: 28,898
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Excellent! Thanks mcdhu!

Excellent! Thanks mcdhu!
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 21:06
Replies: 8
Views: 28,898
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Thanks mcdhu! Anyone have any rules of thumb...

Thanks mcdhu!

Anyone have any rules of thumb out there???
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 19:10
Replies: 8
Views: 28,898
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Thanks TE RANGI! I agree that the...

Thanks TE RANGI!

I agree that the speed/altitude trade is obviously the best for short term situations. It's the long term one that I'm interested in.

Very interesting about the FCTM mentioning...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 16:57
Replies: 8
Views: 28,898
Posted By An Paddy Eile

I think what you are referring to is the best...

I think what you are referring to is the best angle of climb speed. Green Dot is the minimum drag speed and will therefore give you the best angle. What I am after is the best rate. For an average...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 15:55
Replies: 8
Views: 28,898
Posted By An Paddy Eile

A320/321 Max Rate of Climb Speeds

Hello!

Can anyone tell me how to calculate the best rate of climb speeds for the 320/321?? I am aware that entering a cost idex of "0" will give you a managed target climb speed which will privde...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Mar 2007, 13:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,055
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Just wanted to add: It is exactly the same...

Just wanted to add:

It is exactly the same case for holding. As far as I remember the PANS OPS holding speed for a Cat B Turboprop was something like 175 knots, but it sepcifically says "for...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Mar 2007, 12:59
Replies: 6
Views: 3,055
Posted By An Paddy Eile

FlyingforFun, The procedures you are flying...

FlyingforFun,

The procedures you are flying will likely be designed for Cat A & B aircraft at least if not for A, B, C & D. In terms of procedure turns, if Cat B, C or D aircraft are allowed to...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2007, 15:51
Replies: 423
Views: 174,476
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Just reading reports of the nosewheel being on...

Just reading reports of the nosewheel being on fire before landing....

I have heard of other aircraft having problems with taxy lights causing fires after overheating the gear bay. I believe it...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2007, 09:36
Replies: 157
Views: 42,634
Posted By An Paddy Eile

What? Seriously, WHAT? I don't believe this. Is...

What? Seriously, WHAT? I don't believe this. Is this not the point we were all trying to make to you in the last seven pages? Oh my.......:{

And as for:



I doubt announcing that the CAA have...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2007, 14:50
Replies: 157
Views: 42,634
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Right that's it. I've tried and tried to stay out...

Right that's it. I've tried and tried to stay out of this, I really have. I've been reading these posts like a rubber band being stretched and I knew somone would let go of one end eventually and...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Feb 2007, 16:51
Replies: 11
Views: 7,536
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Eh, grand so..... Oh and my jet doesn't say...

Eh, grand so.....

Oh and my jet doesn't say have continuous ignition on for landing.

......what was the point of your post again? :}
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2007, 16:47
Replies: 58
Views: 23,059
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Few Cloudy, Point taken. I see where you're...

Few Cloudy,

Point taken. I see where you're coming from.

Incidentally,



I couldn't agree more lad! The long hold off is a by product of a poor attempt to "grease it on". A proper smooth...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2007, 16:28
Replies: 58
Views: 23,059
Posted By An Paddy Eile

Lads, might be running the risk of having the...

Lads, might be running the risk of having the Mods close this post too because we're all getting off topic.....
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