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Forum: Tech Log
21st Jun 2018, 18:53
Replies: 25
Views: 12,658
Posted By RAT 5

Interesting that 'mandatory' is also published...

Interesting that 'mandatory' is also published for the procedure turn at 2500'. I've never seen this before. Regarding the 2000' & 7.4nm, it is usual to show 2000' AT 7.4nm. If the same was true for...
20th Jun 2018, 15:58
Replies: 20
Views: 8,626
Posted By RAT 5

I could imagine the rational for oceanic cargo...

I could imagine the rational for oceanic cargo flights from a remote dedicated departure airfield to a remote dedicated destination being pilotless and remotely controlled. They could have dedicated...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2018, 14:26
Replies: 58
Views: 11,967
Posted By RAT 5

From a practical point of view, B737, the stall...

From a practical point of view, B737, the stall recovery manoeuvre would likely be prompted by the stick shaker. The response should be instinctive. The incipient stall would be broken PDQ. My...
18th Jun 2018, 11:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,214
Posted By RAT 5

Interesting if you are thinking to fly to Tokyo,...

Interesting if you are thinking to fly to Tokyo, load the FMC & fuel for that, check the fuel in pre-flight and then still have enough to fly to Sydney. Does IFE come direct from FMC? From a fuel...
17th Jun 2018, 09:57
Replies: 40
Views: 23,076
Posted By RAT 5

But that does not give the UK the right to be...

But that does not give the UK the right to be anal about it! And hold the rest of the world hostage to the " Liquid Ban" everyone was ready to drop ca 5 years ago.
Does it?

Is it still the case,...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2018, 07:42
Replies: 58
Views: 11,967
Posted By RAT 5

In defence, m'lud: The exercise was stall...

In defence, m'lud:

The exercise was stall recovery. Did I achieve that satisfactorily? Yes. Is there a company SOP about FD's ON/OFF? No. Therefore should that have any effect on the assessment...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2018, 07:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,549
Posted By RAT 5

PH: For Speed brakes do not arm; there used to be...

PH: For Speed brakes do not arm; there used to be an adjustment hidden in the small print of the QRH NNC tables. Perhaps it still there. It could be a weight or distance penalty. I've not access to a...
16th Jun 2018, 13:28
Replies: 326
Views: 236,092
Posted By RAT 5

Fullwings: In my experience, it is rare in real...

Fullwings:
In my experience, it is rare in real life to encounter conditions that deteriorate to the extent that there is an adequate reference at DA(H)/MDA but not later on in the approach, so when...
15th Jun 2018, 19:20
Replies: 326
Views: 236,092
Posted By RAT 5

who would feel comfortable descending in manual...

who would feel comfortable descending in manual flight below DA without the target in sight.?
But that's exactly what existing minima expect you to do

Indeed; I expressed it badly. By target I...
15th Jun 2018, 10:34
Replies: 326
Views: 236,092
Posted By RAT 5

As Slast has pointed out, the Canadian rules are...

As Slast has pointed out, the Canadian rules are "sus" in this area, apparently allowing descent without seeing the actual runway/PAPI.

Indeed; if reported correctly, they seem to be. However,...
14th Jun 2018, 15:59
Replies: 326
Views: 236,092
Posted By RAT 5

To me, this sort of thing is a compelling reason...

To me, this sort of thing is a compelling reason NOT to deliberately expose both pilots to the same potential problem.

If I interpret this as to what I think you mean, are you leaning towards the...
14th Jun 2018, 15:39
Replies: 44
Views: 34,925
Posted By RAT 5

it could be two long-haired lovers (from...

it could be two long-haired lovers (from Liverpool?) holding hands. Looking closely, the right-hand one could even be looking out of the picture and winking. Come on, all armchair psychiatrists; it's...
14th Jun 2018, 14:45
Replies: 44
Views: 34,925
Posted By RAT 5

Because the wingtips must be flying too-close...

Because the wingtips must be flying too-close together.

1. You have exceeded the ZFW by way too much.
2. Your formation flying skills are rusty.
14th Jun 2018, 13:03
Replies: 44
Views: 34,925
Posted By RAT 5

It will be interesting, for many agencies, to...

It will be interesting, for many agencies, to hear what the proximity was in the incident. There will no doubt be new data to learn. From the times of takeoff I assume this was in darkness and the...
13th Jun 2018, 15:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,198
Posted By RAT 5

Are you trying to contact KLM in UK and being met...

Are you trying to contact KLM in UK and being met with the 'dunno mate' answer? Call +31 20 4747747 and speak to their head office customer service. If they don't know then you are indeed struggling....
12th Jun 2018, 19:17
Replies: 89
Views: 34,998
Posted By RAT 5

I think there is a hugely greater percentage of...

I think there is a hugely greater percentage of pilots flying fatigued than flying under the influence of Alcohol.
Most Airlines now roster max FDP followed by Min Rest ad infinitum.
Don't forget...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2018, 16:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,227
Posted By RAT 5

May you confirm that it depends from operator or...

May you confirm that it depends from operator or by the airplane manufacturer

In all my recent operators, using full vertical & lateral navigation guidance, the full landing configuration was an...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2018, 10:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,597
Posted By RAT 5

2. The principle is, during flap retraction, you...

2. The principle is, during flap retraction, you accelerate towards the magenta speed bug. Therefore it needs to be at a higher speed than current. If it drives to the F speed for the elected flap at...
10th Jun 2018, 14:04
Replies: 100
Views: 48,066
Posted By RAT 5

Any knowledge of the outcome? Must be known by...

Any knowledge of the outcome? Must be known by now?
10th Jun 2018, 13:55
Replies: 40
Views: 22,005
Posted By RAT 5

I was more than a little surprised that he had no...

I was more than a little surprised that he had no IFR rating -- according to him, IFR ratings in his company (Yellow Wings) were rare and not a whole lot of use because (as stated elsewhere) the...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jun 2018, 10:55
Replies: 9
Views: 4,598
Posted By RAT 5

Perhaps one answer to cope with a (subtle) A/T...

Perhaps one answer to cope with a (subtle) A/T fail, is to guard the TLs during their scheduled movements.

Indeed, but in todays 'rely on the automatics' common culture unless it is an SOP, or...
9th Jun 2018, 14:16
Replies: 326
Views: 236,092
Posted By RAT 5

Investigation report stated the PF disconnected...

Investigation report stated the PF disconnected the autopilot and reduced the pitch from 0.5° nose up to 1.2° nose down.

Ouch! That's get the ROD screaming. I wonder what happened to the speed....
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2018, 15:49
Replies: 18
Views: 3,581
Posted By RAT 5

Note the title is 'prevention & recovery'...

Note the title is 'prevention & recovery' techniques. I have the opinion that many airline SOP's are so rigid and inhibiting that they consider the energy should be put into prevention; therefore...
6th Jun 2018, 11:39
Replies: 26
Views: 10,215
Posted By RAT 5

IATA estimates airline traffic will nearly double...

IATA estimates airline traffic will nearly double during that period, so companies like Canadian training group CAE Inc (CAE.TO (https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=CAE.TO)) and L3...
6th Jun 2018, 08:34
Replies: 326
Views: 236,092
Posted By RAT 5

In the case of the St Maartin incident, why did...

In the case of the St Maartin incident, why did the crew use RNAV for the approach rather than use the VOR approach which is more accurate.

Is that true? I left the fleet before RNAV was...
5th Jun 2018, 15:26
Replies: 326
Views: 236,092
Posted By RAT 5

What surprises me is that the TSB made no comment...

What surprises me is that the TSB made no comment about WestJet deciding that this was a non-reportable incident.

Is an Airmiss a reportable incident in Canada? SFO was similar to an airmiss,...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2018, 09:14
Replies: 20
Views: 4,876
Posted By RAT 5

If you have an end of descent constraint that...

If you have an end of descent constraint that includes both alt & speed then alt is priority at the expense of speed.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2018, 10:04
Replies: 49
Views: 12,433
Posted By RAT 5

Similar learning experience as F/O PF, well...

Similar learning experience as F/O PF, well anticipated by one of the older more wizened brigade of captain as was more common in those days. LGW, high traffic flow, the common "expect late landing...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jun 2018, 20:03
Replies: 16
Views: 5,610
Posted By RAT 5

EDP's still working. No problem with flt controls.

EDP's still working. No problem with flt controls.
3rd Jun 2018, 15:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By RAT 5

Not sure of the rules anymore, (seem 20 years ago...

Not sure of the rules anymore, (seem 20 years ago since I was last there) but some routes/airspace need crew & a/c certification. That airspace block used to start above FL290. Thus is the a/c or...
3rd Jun 2018, 14:57
Replies: 105
Views: 73,756
Posted By RAT 5

Captain Dutch: You might believe you know what...

Captain Dutch: You might believe you know what you are doing, but prepare yourself for the biggest and most severe cultural shock of your life. To relieve that a little you might consider part-time...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jun 2018, 14:55
Replies: 55
Views: 10,044
Posted By RAT 5

Flying EXP APP mode for an ILS works great...

Flying EXP APP mode for an ILS works great without an FD. With an FD the track line on MAP should be sufficient to 'lead' the FD. I guess that is what you are meaning by not becoming tunnel vision on...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jun 2018, 14:41
Replies: 16
Views: 5,610
Posted By RAT 5

I take your point about RTO-ing, and much might...

I take your point about RTO-ing, and much might depend on day or night and weather conditions on departure, i.e. cloud base and vis for a return; also the length on the runway. RTO-ing does not...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jun 2018, 16:52
Replies: 17
Views: 5,306
Posted By RAT 5

The question you should ask is why there is Max...

The question you should ask is why there is Max altitude when it is matter of time ten minutes.

Indeed. It would be difficult to apply 2 limitations to the same thing. Surely, from an...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jun 2018, 14:00
Replies: 14
Views: 4,976
Posted By RAT 5

PM: thank you. Surely roll out is a eyes out...

PM: thank you. Surely roll out is a eyes out manoeuvre even if there is 'supposedly' LLZ tracking. You know the LDA, you know LDR and the latter is less than former by a margin. You know you touched...
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