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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Apr 2024, 22:24
Replies: 18
Views: 6,084
Posted By Preppy

Airbus FCTM: Predictive windshear (aural warning)...

Airbus FCTM: Predictive windshear (aural warning) is inhibited at speeds greater than 100kt
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2018, 07:21
Replies: 71
Views: 14,023
Posted By Preppy

BEagle, I'm another aged old fart who spent...

BEagle,

I'm another aged old fart who spent the Summer of '68 at Kidlington OATS on a Flying Scholarship. Flew various Piper (28) 140 Cherokees plus one spinning flight in the Zlin 526, GAWJY....
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jun 2013, 09:42
Replies: 30
Views: 11,538
Posted By Preppy

Quote: "Packs off is the manufacturer's SOP....

Quote:
"Packs off is the manufacturer's SOP. (In Airbus' case anyway.)"

If you review the Airbus A318/319/320/321 FCOM Section PRO-NOR-SOP -11 P 1/2, you will see that the above comment is...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2010, 21:39
Replies: 6
Views: 8,480
Posted By Preppy

FCOM Vol 4 is the Airbus FMGS pilot's guide.

FCOM Vol 4 is the Airbus FMGS pilot's guide.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Apr 2009, 22:25
Replies: 35
Views: 4,792
Posted By Preppy

Rainboe

I doubt whether this picture was taken at Heathrow. I think that the photo may well have been taken at the end of the flight.

The ADFs have been selected and displayed on the RMI, indicating a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Dec 2008, 13:02
Replies: 637
Views: 160,680
Posted By Preppy

Flying Clara, During November and December...

Flying Clara,

During November and December approximately 34 CTC Wings trainees started their A320 TRTO course in Southampton.

Although these students haven't yet been allocated an airline, I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Apr 2008, 07:31
Replies: 1,172
Views: 264,671
Posted By Preppy

TIGS2

I also have had two Terminal 5 flights cancelled this week and endured a total delay of 26 hours!

I also discovered that the BA web site is unable to correctly handle cancelled flights and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Mar 2008, 22:25
Replies: 1,172
Views: 264,671
Posted By Preppy

T5 Shambles

Rather than getting better as promised by Willie Walsh, the T5 shambles may be getting worst. My flight to Munich tomorrow (Sat) has been cancelled and as there weren't any other seats available on...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th Jan 2008, 17:15
Replies: 10
Views: 1,665
Posted By Preppy

old, not bold

Father Xmas also bought me a Tomtom 720T.

A couple of suggestions.

Latest TMC black lead has a small white label attached with a code number - the last three digits should be 013. (If they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Dec 2007, 21:18
Replies: 203
Views: 44,333
Posted By Preppy

PL

PL may be running into problems, according to a report in the Times:


http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/transport/article3095405.ece
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Nov 2007, 11:20
Replies: 39
Views: 16,822
Posted By Preppy

Perkin

I understand that it was a collision at 250 kts at around 6000 feet. Don't know whether "bird type" has been identified. A couple of bangs when the left side of the radome was hit and later on a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jul 2007, 20:40
Replies: 93
Views: 19,529
Posted By Preppy

Dep Pond

A handful of DEPs have just jumped out of the pool and started their Airbus refresher training at CTC and Burgess Hill. :)
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2007, 21:34
Replies: 25
Views: 15,172
Posted By Preppy

NOD, OK, I will take a wild guess -- I...

NOD,

OK, I will take a wild guess -- I don't suppose it was Mrs NOD in the LHS?

Second guess -- any idea whether it was a bird strike or just another RR 524H blade failure? :)
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Jun 2007, 21:12
Replies: 16
Views: 1,935
Posted By Preppy

flylondon & ladyflyby

I wonder if the thread entitled "BMED" may be of interest. :)

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=243717&highlight=bmed&page=3
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Jun 2007, 20:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,617
Posted By Preppy

EZYramper I think you can find all the...

EZYramper

I think you can find all the course details at the newly redesigned website http://www.ctcwings.co.uk/index_home.asp
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2007, 18:04
Replies: 16
Views: 5,953
Posted By Preppy

NWS Failure

SRover40.

Have you checked the MMEL for NWS failure?

For what it's worth - You may well find that a A319/320/321 can dispatch with the NWS inoperative. :)
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2007, 16:36
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,192
Posted By Preppy

Rainboe, I presume that the following...

Rainboe,

I presume that the following comments are tongue in cheek
I think you will find that there are many restrictive ("spanish") practices buried within the BA bid line rules. e.g. Do you...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Nov 2006, 19:10
Replies: 294
Views: 64,988
Posted By Preppy

tiggerific_69

Your financial calculations appear to have overlooked one very important regulatory issue. Don't forget the max legal flying hours per annum is 900 for Cabin Crew & pilots. The round trip to New York...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2006, 10:31
Replies: 22
Views: 4,656
Posted By Preppy

Is the "dual input" automatic callout now implemented in all fbw airbus?

No. :)

I understand that this feature is a "pin selectable" option.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2006, 06:13
Replies: 6
Views: 2,415
Posted By Preppy

Pontius' Pilot

The above reference for LHR transponder settings can be found at:


It's available at this address:

http://www.ais.org.uk/aes/pubs/aip/pdf/aerodromes/302LL01.PDF

Access to this website...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Sep 2006, 22:02
Replies: 111
Views: 30,279
Posted By Preppy

It's well worth having a look at the CAA's...

It's well worth having a look at the CAA's response to the AAIB recommendations:

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/factor200623.pdf#search=%22caa%20follow%20up%20action%20G-BNLG%22
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2006, 06:18
Replies: 43
Views: 14,456
Posted By Preppy

In the UK, CAP 513 defines a suitable airfield...

In the UK, CAP 513 defines a suitable airfield as:


And an adequate airfield is:


Please note that there is no mention of: "Suitable could be for engineering purposes, passenger comfort etc...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jul 2006, 08:58
Replies: 11
Views: 3,831
Posted By Preppy

An accurate summary from Ghostflyer. Last...

An accurate summary from Ghostflyer.

Last weekend there were inbound holding delays so I would recommend arrivng with loads of "gas". Apron parking slots were full up, so aircraft were parked on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2006, 11:22
Replies: 142
Views: 38,306
Posted By Preppy

BA PRESS RELEASE

British Airways is to launch a new service from London Heathrow to Calgary in Canada on December 1, 2006.

There will be five flights each week on a Boeing 777 to the city in the Canadian province...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2006, 09:28
Replies: 43
Views: 31,442
Posted By Preppy

A super read .... couldn't put it down!

A super read .... couldn't put it down!
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2006, 16:31
Replies: 19
Views: 14,443
Posted By Preppy

The AAIB report on Mark's accident has been...

The AAIB report on Mark's accident has been published and can be found at: http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/publications/bulletins/april_2006/cap_222__modified___g_gzoz.cfm
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Feb 2006, 09:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,186
Posted By Preppy

The national press are now covering this sad...

The national press are now covering this sad event.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006090308,00.html
Forum: Tech Log
4th Feb 2006, 08:50
Replies: 6
Views: 23,277
Posted By Preppy

APU fuel consumption data is readily available...

APU fuel consumption data is readily available from onboard manuals - much depends on whether the a/c packs are in use or not. What is more difficult to ascertain is the hourly fixed (overhaul)...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Feb 2006, 11:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,079
Posted By Preppy

Try here: http://www.airbusdriver.net/:ok: ...

Try here: http://www.airbusdriver.net/:ok:

and here: http://www.airbus.com/en/corporate/ethics/safety_lib/
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jan 2006, 10:51
Replies: 27
Views: 4,919
Posted By Preppy

FWIW, BALPA's Flight Safety Group have been in...

FWIW, BALPA's Flight Safety Group have been in discussion with the UK authorities for a number of years over this particular issue.

I understand that the history of non-ICAO standard phraseology...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jan 2006, 07:44
Replies: 54
Views: 17,802
Posted By Preppy

The fuel situation at LHR hasn't changed much...

The fuel situation at LHR hasn't changed much since the Buncefield fire, and the present information is: [I]
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Jan 2006, 13:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,485
Posted By Preppy

Re: what about leave?

RAI

I suggest you contact NoD who is without doubt BA's foremost bidline whizkid. I think he knows someone who has a very good computer program designed for such purposes. :)
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2005, 10:45
Replies: 19
Views: 14,443
Posted By Preppy

Following the tragic death of Mark Walden in a...

Following the tragic death of Mark Walden in a light aircraft accident on Friday 8 July, funeral arrangements are as below:


There will be a service on Monday 25 July at 14.00 at:

St Giles...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2005, 12:01
Replies: 44
Views: 15,501
Posted By Preppy

TopBunk Your idea about ACARS communication...

TopBunk

Your idea about ACARS communication is valid. However, unlike BA a/c, BMED's airbii have their ATSU C/B pulled so that the ACARS is inoperative. Reason: cost saving?
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2005, 11:16
Replies: 226
Views: 86,475
Posted By Preppy

Tony Bonzo You make the serious accusation...

Tony Bonzo

You make the serious accusation that my posting was "lies, nonsense and innacurate".

Where is the evidence to support to support your rhetoric?

Personal attacks don't win...
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