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Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2013, 22:13
Replies: 19
Views: 10,429
Posted By David Horn

I hated thinking of this in terms of TORA / ASDA...

I hated thinking of this in terms of TORA / ASDA / TODA etc. It simply balances the risk so that, generally, stopping at V1 - 1 knot isn't significantly more dangerous than continuing at V1 + 1 knot,...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2012, 10:48
Replies: 308
Views: 77,898
Posted By David Horn

It's interesting that Airbus advice is to turn...

It's interesting that Airbus advice is to turn off two ADRs, which immediately adds to confusion in the flight deck with only one air data reference available.

Is there any reason why the FACs...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Oct 2012, 18:49
Replies: 24
Views: 8,894
Posted By David Horn

* Pushing for managed descent if you've missed...

* Pushing for managed descent if you've missed the TOD results in an alarming dive towards the barber pole at 0.79 and above. Use open descent instead.

* Forgetting to activate the approach phase...
Forum: Questions
23rd Nov 2011, 14:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,900
Posted By David Horn

Stafftravel.eu specifically mention contractors...

Stafftravel.eu specifically mention contractors as accepted. Just sayin'
Forum: Tech Log
8th Nov 2011, 09:30
Replies: 25
Views: 6,522
Posted By David Horn

Cosmic radiation has little or no significant...

Cosmic radiation has little or no significant diurnal variation.
Forum: Medical & Health
1st Nov 2011, 13:22
Replies: 1,771
Views: 462,916
Posted By David Horn

Hi Bobbyfly - the problem with heterophoria (eso...

Hi Bobbyfly - the problem with heterophoria (eso or exo) is that when tired there's a possibility of losing fusion, leading to double vision.

I have no idea whether it's correctable through...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Aug 2011, 14:52
Replies: 881
Views: 225,668
Posted By David Horn

D'oh - substitute Peel with Vancouver Airport...

D'oh - substitute Peel with Vancouver Airport Services then. :-)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Aug 2011, 13:20
Replies: 881
Views: 225,668
Posted By David Horn

Liverpool Airport car parking - how much?! ...

Liverpool Airport car parking - how much?! £31.50 for one overnight stay, which is about £31 more than it's actually worth. Given it's in the depths of the long-stay car park and no doubt will...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2011, 12:35
Replies: 2,070
Views: 615,998
Posted By David Horn

No, in this situation pitch attitude and power is...

No, in this situation pitch attitude and power is the primary reference.

I wonder if this will be the deciding factor for Airbus to implement back-driven sidesticks?

Edit: added "power" to...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd May 2011, 10:33
Replies: 2,546
Views: 937,081
Posted By David Horn

Since even the most basic Mode C transponder...

Since even the most basic Mode C transponder transmits altitude information based on the standard pressure setting, any receiving TCAS-equipped aircraft needs to measure from the same datum.
Forum: Flight Testing
12th Apr 2011, 09:37
Replies: 23
Views: 16,177
Posted By David Horn

Isn't this exactly the system Airbus came up with...

Isn't this exactly the system Airbus came up with for the A380? Called ACUTE - "Airbus Cockpit Universal Thrust Emulator".

I only fly the dinky Airbuses so have no idea if it made it onto the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2011, 11:43
Replies: 131
Views: 90,134
Posted By David Horn

Hang on, that's a completely different aspect of...

Hang on, that's a completely different aspect of the autoflight system, since in open descent autothrust commands idle power and pitch controls airspeed.

I agree that the A320 can be a bit thick...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Jul 2010, 19:47
Replies: 26
Views: 5,950
Posted By David Horn

I assume that if you can get into the building...

I assume that if you can get into the building without tripping over the pavement outside it's an adequate test of depth perception. There are specific tests for stereopsis available; as far as I...
Forum: Medical & Health
29th Jun 2010, 11:49
Replies: 26
Views: 5,950
Posted By David Horn

Stereopsis and depth perception are completely...

Stereopsis and depth perception are completely different things.

Stereopsis serves as an aid to depth perception, but you can have perfectly normal vision without it. The brain has a multitude...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2010, 11:27
Replies: 45
Views: 10,163
Posted By David Horn

Possible they did seal off that part of the...

Possible they did seal off that part of the fuselage since I didn't see any explosive gases escaping from the doors. However, agree that unpressurised it's not a representative test.
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Feb 2010, 10:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,862
Posted By David Horn

Idle question... you're not carrying your wallet...

Idle question... you're not carrying your wallet in your back pocket, are you? Even if it's thin it can provoke piriformis-like symptoms if you sit on it all day.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Feb 2010, 15:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By David Horn

B314 - I have a vague memory of seeing exactly...

B314 - I have a vague memory of seeing exactly that in a borrowed Mitsubishi Pajero. Appeared to be supplied as standard.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2010, 17:31
Replies: 24
Views: 8,883
Posted By David Horn

Tyro - nope, still here! :-)

Tyro - nope, still here! :-)
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2010, 18:53
Replies: 24
Views: 8,883
Posted By David Horn

Yeah, you still have green and yellow hydraulics...

Yeah, you still have green and yellow hydraulics but presumably once your 22 mins of battery power is up you're on mechanical backup.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2010, 16:44
Replies: 24
Views: 8,883
Posted By David Horn

Hi Che, Not in my FCOM, don't have an "04"...

Hi Che,

Not in my FCOM, don't have an "04" in the Abnormal and Emergency section. If yours is electronic, any chance you could copy-n-paste the relevant bit?
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2010, 14:01
Replies: 24
Views: 8,883
Posted By David Horn

A320 - EMER ELEC CONFIG with blue hydraulic loss

Unlikely, I know, but what happens if the A320 drops into the emergency electrical configuration when the blue hydraulic system is lost (through fluid loss)?

I assume the RAT will still deploy but...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Feb 2010, 21:51
Replies: 15
Views: 4,689
Posted By David Horn

aristoclis - I was thinking of it this way: ...

aristoclis - I was thinking of it this way:

Gen 1 and 2 failure... if it didn't happen simultaneously, then the APU will probably already be running following the first failure. If GEN 1 failed...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Feb 2010, 19:58
Replies: 15
Views: 4,689
Posted By David Horn

The thing is, how useful would the APU actually...

The thing is, how useful would the APU actually be in the emergency electrical configuration?

Since one engine generator can drive the whole network, it seems likely that to end up in the...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Feb 2010, 15:59
Replies: 22
Views: 8,137
Posted By David Horn

When it says "rigged" I assume it refers to the...

When it says "rigged" I assume it refers to the setup of the various control cables - as in boats etc.
Forum: Questions
25th Jan 2010, 16:36
Replies: 2
Views: 751
Posted By David Horn

You can on the G430 (the integrated one) and so I...

You can on the G430 (the integrated one) and so I assume other models running similar software. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a fudge to use it since the GPS doesn't have access to air data.

It's...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2010, 17:47
Replies: 17
Views: 3,604
Posted By David Horn

Pah. Obviously, you didn't opt for the LX model...

Pah. Obviously, you didn't opt for the LX model with central locking. ;-)
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jan 2010, 12:22
Replies: 27
Views: 6,106
Posted By David Horn

I assume it's to get the correct pitch commands...

I assume it's to get the correct pitch commands from the flight directors, but don't know the Classic well enough to say for certain. So I could be completely wrong. :-)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jan 2010, 09:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,279
Posted By David Horn

Does anyone really chose an FTO based on their...

Does anyone really chose an FTO based on their slogan?
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2010, 09:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,407
Posted By David Horn

Though don't forget that Airbus in Ethiopia whose...

Though don't forget that Airbus in Ethiopia whose IRS calculated its position from a badly calibrated VOR, nearly resulting in a messy CFIT incident. Crew were given correct indications from an NDB,...
Forum: Questions
19th Jan 2010, 13:10
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By David Horn

Hi lpokijuhyt, The solution comes in knowing...

Hi lpokijuhyt,

The solution comes in knowing the air distance the aeroplane has travelled. You might find it helpful to draw a diagram. Ignore the A to B section, seems a bit pointless.

We...
Forum: Medical & Health
18th Jan 2010, 12:28
Replies: 15
Views: 4,487
Posted By David Horn

If you're 61, pushing for a heart rate of 180 is...

If you're 61, pushing for a heart rate of 180 is ludicrous in the first place IMHO. While there's quite some variance (+/- 20bpm IIRC) for predicting a safe maximum heart rate, a reasonable formula...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2010, 22:36
Replies: 25
Views: 7,789
Posted By David Horn

Does Denver work?

Does Denver work?
Forum: Questions
14th Jan 2010, 17:48
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By David Horn

When I got a quote from BUPA late last year it...

When I got a quote from BUPA late last year it seemed to make little or no difference.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2010, 15:31
Replies: 3,300
Views: 454,936
Posted By David Horn

Your profile suggests that you're 19 years old. ...

Your profile suggests that you're 19 years old. Can I ask where you trained?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2010, 15:24
Replies: 4
Views: 2,279
Posted By David Horn

The CAA does have a defined appeals procedure,...

The CAA does have a defined appeals procedure, it's apparently laid out in CAP393, section 6.

Appeals Process - Safety Regulation Group | Reporting, Information Requests and Appeals | CAA...
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