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Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2024, 21:47
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By edetroit

Thank you for your reply Airmann, I have...

Thank you for your reply Airmann,

I have watched a lot of A350 wing view landing videos and I agree it seems to be rare.

I also cannot work out the logic as they certainly do not deploy/retract...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2024, 12:15
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By edetroit

Airbus A350 aileron/ground spoiler

Hello All,

Re:
The spoilers are used to decrease the speed (speed brake) and to dump lift on ground (ground spoilers).
All the spoilers (1 to 7) are used for the speed brake function.
With all...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Oct 2023, 12:00
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By edetroit

After reading another manual I now realise (I had...

After reading another manual I now realise (I had my suspicions) that my other manual was inaccurate.

The auxiliary tanks indicator does not go to 199,900 pounds but to 99,900 like the other...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Oct 2023, 09:32
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By edetroit

I have a hunch I am overthinking this. The...

I have a hunch I am overthinking this.

The fuel quantity indicators probably display the same test figures regardless of whether it's in pounds or kilos as it is a fictitious amount.

It is...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Oct 2023, 21:44
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By edetroit

DC-10 Fuel quantity test

Hello Ladies and Gents,

"DC-10 FUEL QTY TEST Button

When pushed to test, the three main tank fuel quantity indicator readings will go to 99,900 pounds

The auxiliary tanks indicator reading...
Forum: Tech Log
4th May 2023, 20:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By edetroit

My apologies DaveReidUK, I should have thanked...

My apologies DaveReidUK, I should have thanked you as well.

Regards

Ed
Forum: Tech Log
4th May 2023, 08:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By edetroit

Thank you very much Capn Bloggs and tdracer. ...

Thank you very much Capn Bloggs and tdracer.

You have cleared it all up for us.

Regards

Ed
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2023, 17:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By edetroit

Okaaayy. But these reversers look different. ...

Okaaayy. But these reversers look different.

...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2023, 09:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By edetroit

Thank you for your reply. We are using Gmax. ...

Thank you for your reply.
We are using Gmax.
Don't need any help with the modelling, just information/pics about the reversers.

Regards

Ed
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2023, 22:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By edetroit

Boeing B717 reversers

Hello All,

A friend of mine is modelling a B717. We are a bit stuck for information and photographs of the B717 reversers (especially the innards)

There appears to be two types of RR engines...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Mar 2023, 15:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,648
Posted By edetroit

Thank you again for your knowledge guys. I...

Thank you again for your knowledge guys.

I have another question. Do you know what the angle is that the reversers tilt inboard please?

...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Mar 2023, 22:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,648
Posted By edetroit

Thank you guys for your help. Regards Ed

Thank you guys for your help.

Regards

Ed
Forum: Tech Log
10th Mar 2023, 12:43
Replies: 19
Views: 2,648
Posted By edetroit

Thank you for your reply dixi118. What you said...

Thank you for your reply dixi118. What you said makes sense to me.

Regards

Ed
Forum: Tech Log
10th Mar 2023, 08:08
Replies: 19
Views: 2,648
Posted By edetroit

Boeing B717 technical question

What is that inside the green circle on the B717 MLG door please?

...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2023, 18:31
Replies: 32
Views: 15,443
Posted By edetroit

Last time I flew BA (last Christmas to Barbados)....

Last time I flew BA (last Christmas to Barbados). On disembarking the FA was too busy trawling her "insta" to say goodbye to us. That is appalling service in my book.
Mind you I see that everywhere...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2021, 18:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By edetroit

Thank you for your reply.

Thank you for your reply.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2021, 15:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By edetroit

It would appear it is an operator's option as to...

It would appear it is an operator's option as to whether to have tyre pressure displayed as well as brake temperature.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2021, 14:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By edetroit

A300 Brake System page

A question about the A300 Brake system page on the right ECAM. From what I can see there are two types of page. Most common would appear to be the type in the instruction manual. The other type I...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2017, 21:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,306
Posted By edetroit

True but not many with this autopilot. I have...

True but not many with this autopilot. I have only seen them in private 727s. Unfortunately VP-CJN is no more so I cannot see the annuns lit
...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2017, 20:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,306
Posted By edetroit

Yes it will be a FMA. But I need to know exactly...

Yes it will be a FMA. But I need to know exactly what. i.e an exert from a manual or a photo of the FMA lit.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2017, 20:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,306
Posted By edetroit

Here is another private 72 with the same...

Here is another private 72 with the same autopilot.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2017, 18:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,306
Posted By edetroit

Private Boeing 727 autopilot

Hello,

Not a common config I know but I have seen it on a few Private 727s

A long shot I know but might anyone know what the annunciator circled in pink might display (it is not an instrument...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2016, 23:57
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,107,901
Posted By edetroit

Thank you very much Nescafe! Have a lovely...

Thank you very much Nescafe!

Have a lovely evening.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2016, 23:12
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,107,901
Posted By edetroit

Digital up to 2500 feet may be correct but I do...

Digital up to 2500 feet may be correct but I do not think the tape up to 500 is. Just seen a photo of the real thing flying with the rad alt at 600 ft with tape still showing.

I'm thinking rad...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2016, 21:35
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,107,901
Posted By edetroit

May I ask a technical question about the AW139...

May I ask a technical question about the AW139 here?. At what altitude does the tape rad alt disappear from the PFD to be replaced by a digital rad alt readout and then at what altitude does the...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Nov 2015, 13:45
Replies: 6
Views: 2,339
Posted By edetroit

Thank you, thank you, thank you all very much!...

Thank you, thank you, thank you all very much! White lights it is.

regards

Ed
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Nov 2015, 11:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,339
Posted By edetroit

Thankyou for your reply. The 727 I am simulating...

Thankyou for your reply. The 727 I am simulating only has main gear anti skid. I thought they would be green as well but was not sure. No colour is mentioned in my AOM
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Nov 2015, 09:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,339
Posted By edetroit

Boeing 727 Anti Skid with REL lights

Hello,

I am trying to simulate a 727 cockpit. I realise I have my REL lights back to front. ....that is an inboard test should result in outboard REL lights. DOH.

My question is what colour...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2015, 03:46
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By edetroit

PJ2 and CV880

"The pushbotton itself is also a light - the button illuminates when activated, (held in magnetically); when it pops out, the light extinguishes"

"the blue light indicated start valve open and the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2015, 05:45
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By edetroit

magnetically-held until starter-cutout ?

From a DC-8 manual:

"Do not release starter switch during start cycle"

"At 35% N2 release start switch"
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2015, 04:37
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By edetroit

I thought they were pull-to-start on the DC-10

Negative.

As PJ2 said "push in, magnetically-held until starter-cutout"

The difference between the the DC-10 and DC-8 being: In the DC-10 the starter button lights up to indicate the starter...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2015, 04:31
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By edetroit

It is a bit sad to see any panel in that condition..

My photo is from a DC-8 sim.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2015, 20:29
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By edetroit

Yes I agree ….not so sure about "only early 8's" ...

Yes I agree ….not so sure about "only early 8's"

This is a '63

Photos: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63(F) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2015, 20:21
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By edetroit

Thankyou very much PJ2. I'm now thinking...

Thankyou very much PJ2.

I'm now thinking they do not light up when pushed in until starter cutout.?
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2015, 13:32
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By edetroit

DC-8 engine starter buttons

A quick technical question. Are the blue starter buttons on the DC-8 pulled or pushed for engine start……and do they light up like the DC-10 engine start buttons please?
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