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Search: Posts Made By: B777Heavy
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Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2022, 16:16
Replies: 25
Views: 27,714
Posted By B777Heavy

what is the definition of a “straight in...

what is the definition of a “straight in approach”? I saw somewhere that this is around 3degrees of centerline. Is that correct? Does that mean you shouldn’t do an IAN on an OFFSET approach?
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2016, 17:29
Replies: 20
Views: 12,699
Posted By B777Heavy

Not sure what the FCTM says about Europe. But the...

Not sure what the FCTM says about Europe. But the FAA criteria on our B738 FCTM states that B738 can either be Cat C or D depending on the Maximum Landing weight. Perhaps you can check on your...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2016, 05:35
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,785,171
Posted By B777Heavy

Right, i guess its a company variable. We...

Right, i guess its a company variable. We encourage arming both APs on all ILSs we are a Cat 1 airline. Yeah saw the AT disconnect later on, I agree with u on that.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2016, 04:42
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,785,171
Posted By B777Heavy

Not true, even on Cat 1, you can arm BOTH...

Not true, even on Cat 1, you can arm BOTH autopilots on approach which in turn would give an autopilot go around if required.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2016, 13:27
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,785,171
Posted By B777Heavy

Whats wrong with VSD on both sides?

Whats wrong with VSD on both sides?
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2014, 06:10
Replies: 292
Views: 255,733
Posted By B777Heavy

It's actually very normal to sqwak 2000 in...

It's actually very normal to sqwak 2000 in non-radar environment.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jun 2012, 08:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By B777Heavy

B737NG area of operation

Just curious what different airlines use for the 60 minute circles during cruise. We use 424 on -700 and 430nm on -800. They used .79/330 which I thought was ambitious to come up with the 1 hour...
Forum: Tech Log
27th May 2012, 14:23
Replies: 13
Views: 2,448
Posted By B777Heavy

Hmmm. Ur speeds were at Vapp? And u still had the...

Hmmm. Ur speeds were at Vapp? And u still had the buffet?? Haven't done circling on 800.
Forum: Tech Log
27th May 2012, 14:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,448
Posted By B777Heavy

@captplaystation. Makes sense F40 does feel so...

@captplaystation. Makes sense F40 does feel so much more stable.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2012, 19:29
Replies: 13
Views: 2,448
Posted By B777Heavy

B737 Questions

Hi,

I got 2 questions regarding the B737

1- generally on the B737 pressurization panel DCPCS, what do you put on the LAND ELEVATION window? Do you dial in RWY ELEVATION or FIELD ELEVATION? The...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jul 2011, 14:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,251
Posted By B777Heavy

Kingfisher emergency landing

Kingfisher flight makes emergency landing in Delhi (http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/kingfisher-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-delhi-116335)

anyone know the details??
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2011, 16:29
Replies: 9
Views: 2,521
Posted By B777Heavy

Try maintaining pitch at intermittent stick...

Try maintaining pitch at intermittent stick shaker while you recover
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2011, 05:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By B777Heavy

Into LAGOS, -fly as directed by radar, dont...

Into LAGOS,
-fly as directed by radar, dont fly offtrack as suggested by someone here, they have radar.
-The accent my be a bit tricky to understand
-they vector you for about 15nm final for...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2011, 05:39
Replies: 43
Views: 27,567
Posted By B777Heavy

I dunno whether everyone's FCTM(FLT CREW TRAINING...

I dunno whether everyone's FCTM(FLT CREW TRAINING MANUAL) is the same....coz our says the "airplane can either be CAT C or D based on THE MAXIMUM LANDING WEIGHT'' and by this our MAX LDG WT 66360KGS...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jan 2011, 18:06
Replies: 11
Views: 3,635
Posted By B777Heavy

a de-thread perhaps rather than "losing a...

a de-thread perhaps rather than "losing a wheel"??
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2011, 15:50
Replies: 2
Views: 2,092
Posted By B777Heavy

Transponder squawk code change

Hi guys,

Just curious, when transitioning from Radar environment to non-radar then back to radar environment eg a flight from London to Dar-es-salaam...(through Malta----to Libyan &...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Oct 2010, 06:25
Replies: 46
Views: 51,229
Posted By B777Heavy

Boeing FCTM says LRC provides 1% less fuel...

Boeing FCTM says LRC provides 1% less fuel mileage than MRC. And read this on the Boeing Aero Mag, that on DESC, Speed on FMC is given as M.XX/250 which equates to L/D Max approximately.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Oct 2010, 17:07
Replies: 18
Views: 13,054
Posted By B777Heavy

Try flare at 10 feet and should help reduce hard...

Try flare at 10 feet and should help reduce hard landings....
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2010, 09:05
Replies: 195
Views: 97,608
Posted By B777Heavy

Im gonna deviate abit.... ITS been a coupla...

Im gonna deviate abit....

ITS been a coupla years since i flew the big bird, but I vaguely remember that the B777 A/Ts are never really off...and at Vls(low speed) they kick in just enough to...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2010, 19:21
Replies: 11
Views: 4,342
Posted By B777Heavy

Climb to optimum, yep min drag CDA carried out....

Climb to optimum, yep min drag CDA carried out. On CI 30. Approach really wasn't the issue, noticed actual v planned was off enroute. However standard speeds, no speed till 250/FL100.

PLOG??
...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2010, 16:21
Replies: 11
Views: 4,342
Posted By B777Heavy

BOAC, not sure how u guys cross-check planned...

BOAC, not sure how u guys cross-check planned burn to actual burn throughout the flight(I'm sure it's pretty standard). Here is the scenario, on a 5hour flight, we were not really losing any fuel as...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2010, 14:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,573
Posted By B777Heavy

It should be the other way around...ie with left...

It should be the other way around...ie with left pack off, the left N1 should be lower. This is because a slightly higher N1 is required to sustain the airplane and the bleed air/pneumatics etc.
...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2010, 14:47
Replies: 11
Views: 4,342
Posted By B777Heavy

B738 fuel burn

Hi, noticed this for quite abit now, as you are trodding along with fuel in your center tanks, the actual fuel burn and what you should have burnt is pretty much at par....but as soon as center tank...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2010, 13:44
Replies: 12
Views: 2,505
Posted By B777Heavy

Hi, Static wicks are not used for lightning...

Hi,

Static wicks are not used for lightning protection, they are more to discharge static electricity, and can be used as good indications if airplane was hit by lightning.
Link

Static...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2010, 18:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By B777Heavy

You could buy the Cockpit companion or MRG both...

You could buy the Cockpit companion or MRG both very useful
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2010, 18:50
Replies: 34
Views: 9,216
Posted By B777Heavy

A. What was this hypothetical passenger doing...

A. What was this hypothetical passenger doing near the door? :}
B. Plug type doors, kinda stay closed even if not "latched", I doubt they will fully open. :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2010, 16:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
Posted By B777Heavy

Dont think i quite comprehend what you are asking...

Dont think i quite comprehend what you are asking with regards to the Missed approach
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2010, 15:50
Replies: 28
Views: 8,015
Posted By B777Heavy

Maybe a Poll might be appropriate, ofcourse I do...

Maybe a Poll might be appropriate, ofcourse I do realize that different airline/areas of operations come into play here. What cost indeces do u use on average??

Ours is a constant 30 on the B737NGs
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2010, 15:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
Posted By B777Heavy

Never noticed... @BOAC, think he implies a...

Never noticed...

@BOAC, think he implies a "powered down" one
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Aug 2010, 13:33
Replies: 430
Views: 205,455
Posted By B777Heavy

Paid for his own training in the US. ...

Paid for his own training in the US.



1.Not true, get your facts right...since when do managements listen to unions to this extent? I know a few KALPA members and this isnt the case. What does...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2010, 13:18
Replies: 4
Views: 3,568
Posted By B777Heavy

It redefines the neutral position. Column does...

It redefines the neutral position. Column does displace. Try it on ground
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2010, 07:14
Replies: 69
Views: 44,874
Posted By B777Heavy

Ermm why?....:ugh::confused:

Ermm why?....:ugh::confused:
Forum: African Aviation
16th Aug 2010, 20:05
Replies: 23
Views: 28,626
Posted By B777Heavy

QUOTE: If you can, speak to Habil Kadida at KQ....

QUOTE: If you can, speak to Habil Kadida at KQ. B777 F/O about to get his command on B737-8. Did his training in SA at FTC in 2002/3.
Lots of good flight schools in SA.

Hehe Im sure Habil will...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Aug 2010, 19:58
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By B777Heavy

No problems

No problems
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2010, 18:54
Replies: 28
Views: 8,015
Posted By B777Heavy

I remember reading somewhere on B737NG FCTM which...

I remember reading somewhere on B737NG FCTM which gives you the option of either LRC or CI30. Not sure if they meant that they could be pretty close the two.. :confused:
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