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Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2011, 21:49
Replies: 52
Views: 40,261
Posted By polarbearjim

Thanks to Clive and LM for helping me understand!

Thanks to Clive and LM for helping me understand!
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
26th Feb 2011, 21:37
Replies: 4
Views: 6,196
Posted By polarbearjim

I'd be very interested to know more about this...

I'd be very interested to know more about this too. I used to do mass and balance for the 767-300 and always wondered what the section of the envelope on the loadsheet entitled CLIM check was all...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
14th Feb 2011, 10:53
Replies: 9
Views: 4,523
Posted By polarbearjim

I didn't mean a full baggage I.D. I'd have just...

I didn't mean a full baggage I.D. I'd have just asked the baggage hall or loaders to look for and separate the bags in question and then call the pax forward to I.D. them when boarding. You can then...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Feb 2011, 19:30
Replies: 9
Views: 4,523
Posted By polarbearjim

I didn't read the story too carefully as it was...

I didn't read the story too carefully as it was stressing me out but surely a quick ID of the bags by the passengers would solve this problem?!
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
24th Nov 2010, 22:15
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By polarbearjim

whatever is the cheapest!

whatever is the cheapest!
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
15th Nov 2010, 23:04
Replies: 27
Views: 6,928
Posted By polarbearjim

I am currently a dispatcher and training to be a...

I am currently a dispatcher and training to be a Pilot. The pay isn't always what it should be but I have found it to be valuable in many other ways. I applied for the job because when I started...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Aug 2010, 03:55
Replies: 10
Views: 3,165
Posted By polarbearjim

It doesn't look right does it?

It doesn't look right does it?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Aug 2010, 12:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By polarbearjim

The dispatcher would use a computerised system,...

The dispatcher would use a computerised system, sometimes the same system used for check in, to create a computerised loadsheet. The weights and c.g. positions for the empty aircraft are stored in...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Aug 2010, 20:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,856
Posted By polarbearjim

Dash-8 eh? That could be one of two airlines and...

Dash-8 eh? That could be one of two airlines and the chances are you don't work for Air Southwest!
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Aug 2010, 20:07
Replies: 20
Views: 3,856
Posted By polarbearjim

I think what Kazzie means when she is talking...

I think what Kazzie means when she is talking about the stand 32 airbridge is it's tendancy to roll backwards. It's very annoying when you put it on an aircraft and let go of the controls because it...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
1st Aug 2010, 20:40
Replies: 20
Views: 3,856
Posted By polarbearjim

I agree that the 737-300 is a difficult one. If...

I agree that the 737-300 is a difficult one. If you go a few inches too far forward you crush the air data probes. If you go a few inches too far aft you're not going to get the door open! You have...
Forum: Questions
1st Aug 2010, 20:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,018
Posted By polarbearjim

It's called a fly-away kit. It's more common on...

It's called a fly-away kit. It's more common on long haul flights that I've delt with.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jul 2010, 12:07
Replies: 14
Views: 13,554
Posted By polarbearjim

Thank you all for the brilliant answers. I've...

Thank you all for the brilliant answers. I've definitely learnt a lot from this thread and the links contained within and I'm sure there is more to pick up on the fascinating subject of aerodynamics...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jul 2010, 13:56
Replies: 14
Views: 13,554
Posted By polarbearjim

Oops! Yes, I did mean chines! I've found the...

Oops! Yes, I did mean chines! I've found the manual here: SR-71 Online - SR-71 Flight Manual (http://www.sr-71.org/blackbird/manual/)

Even if I don't find the answer I'm looking for I'm sure it...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2010, 19:55
Replies: 14
Views: 13,554
Posted By polarbearjim

SR-71 chines and directional stability

I would like to understand how the fuselage chimes on the SR-71 family increase directional stability. I have read that when they were removed from the nose of the YF-12 to facilitate the radar,...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
25th Oct 2009, 10:52
Replies: 25
Views: 43,039
Posted By polarbearjim

DOI stands for Dry Operating Index. It gives an...

DOI stands for Dry Operating Index. It gives an indication of the position of the centre of gravity at dry operating mass. It's really a moment (mass multiplied by the distance from a defined datum)...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
24th Oct 2009, 19:51
Replies: 25
Views: 43,039
Posted By polarbearjim

Hello. The mix up here is between the 'Dry...

Hello. The mix up here is between the 'Dry Operating Weight' (no fuel) and 'Wet Operating Weight' (with fuel). WOW = DOW + take off fuel

The confusion has arisen here because sometimes 'Wet...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Aug 2009, 00:14
Replies: 2
Views: 939
Posted By polarbearjim

29th August 2009 1500hrs ...

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Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
15th May 2009, 17:23
Replies: 29
Views: 16,026
Posted By polarbearjim

I always forget to do monitor action 5. FC ... MS...

I always forget to do monitor action 5. FC ... MS ... @y......:mad:!!! This thread is really cool by the way.

I have a codeco manual but they are apparently harder to get than gold dust so your...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th May 2009, 14:46
Replies: 22
Views: 3,125
Posted By polarbearjim

If you catch this would you lose your medical? I...

If you catch this would you lose your medical? I hope it is treated like other influenzas.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2009, 16:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,522
Posted By polarbearjim

Thats a link to edition 17. It doesn't look like...

Thats a link to edition 17. It doesn't look like anythings changed.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2008, 20:21
Replies: 13
Views: 9,580
Posted By polarbearjim

They are quite often left extended when the...

They are quite often left extended when the Aircraft is on stand. Why is that?
Forum: Questions
10th Nov 2008, 20:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,439
Posted By polarbearjim

Thankyou for your intellegent and informed...

Thankyou for your intellegent and informed answers folks.

Command, I shall have to give that a try!
Forum: Questions
30th Jul 2008, 14:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,439
Posted By polarbearjim

Perforated Engine Intakes/Exhausts

I have recently noticed that many Jet intakes and exhausts have a perforated surface just forward of the fan and around the diffusing cone. I found this appropriately titled photo of a 757's intake...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Apr 2008, 19:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,133
Posted By polarbearjim

Might be wrong but don't the numbers and letters...

Might be wrong but don't the numbers and letters after the NACA describe the aerofoil section in themselves? Aren't there a set of equations that they go into to get the shape with the A refering to...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Apr 2008, 19:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
Posted By polarbearjim

All antennas have side lobes. It's unavoidable so...

All antennas have side lobes. It's unavoidable so not all the radiation will be directed in the desired direction. Some will no doubt be directed towards the aircraft. A metal aircraft skin should...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Aug 2007, 18:23
Replies: 261
Views: 101,932
Posted By polarbearjim

Did anybody notice the brave soul towards the end...

Did anybody notice the brave soul towards the end of the video link posted by RobertS975 who in pulling an extinguisher trolley over to the right engine, recieves a face full of foam from the fire...
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