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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Apr 2024, 06:58
Replies: 21
Views: 6,471
Posted By Locked door

Look at the previous post accident report....

Look at the previous post accident report. Identical aircraft and operator, fuel tank explosion that blew the wing clean off, they were just lucky it happened on the ground.

This accident crew...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2024, 16:24
Replies: 35
Views: 3,812
Posted By Locked door

Yes 1-200 kg is a lot, but even 25kg multiplied...

Yes 1-200 kg is a lot, but even 25kg multiplied by every sector adds up to a significant saving. Where do you fly? We're mostly mainland Europe destinations.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2024, 15:03
Replies: 35
Views: 3,812
Posted By Locked door

There are many advantages to SETO as I’ve said...

There are many advantages to SETO as I’ve said before.

Reduced engine run time (especially useful for “power by the hour” leasing contracts).

More fuel available at destination (the safety...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2024, 13:32
Replies: 35
Views: 3,812
Posted By Locked door

We get quarterly fuel saving statistics produced...

We get quarterly fuel saving statistics produced from FDR data, I can’t post the document here as it’s commercially sensitive but I can tell you in the last quarter I saved 3.2 tonnes single engine...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2024, 17:48
Replies: 35
Views: 3,812
Posted By Locked door

To answer the above post 1. Taxi speed on...

To answer the above post

1. Taxi speed on one engine is the same as on two engines.

2. If you have to slow down to accommodate the 2nd engine start you’re starting it too late.

3. Even if...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2024, 09:05
Replies: 35
Views: 3,812
Posted By Locked door

It’s almost always worth SETO unless you’re...

It’s almost always worth SETO unless you’re constrained by engine warm up time, and as previous posters have pointed out if you practice it it’s not difficult.

Even if you only save 50kg, 50kg...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2024, 13:20
Replies: 35
Views: 3,812
Posted By Locked door

Standard ops for us too. Read and do from the QRH...

Standard ops for us too. Read and do from the QRH by PM with a cross check of the correct engine master by PF. Both the before start and after start procedures are in the QRH so no after start...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Mar 2024, 21:10
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By Locked door

Just no. So deep, so nose down. That approach...

Just no. So deep, so nose down. That approach should never have reached the ground and they bent the aircraft as a result. A go around / baulked landing is the safe continuation of the flight, not...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Mar 2024, 13:59
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By Locked door

Not true at all. You can go around safely at any...

Not true at all. You can go around safely at any point up to thrust reverser selection. There was plenty of runway left for a baulked landing even with their very late touchdown.

Interestingly...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2024, 09:57
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,609,723
Posted By Locked door

FPV drone takes down Russian drone in flight. ...

FPV drone takes down Russian drone in flight.


https://www.forces.net/ukraine/drone-wars-ukrainian-first-person-view-uav-destroys-russian-counterpart
Forum: Tech Log
18th Mar 2024, 14:28
Replies: 62
Views: 5,585
Posted By Locked door

In almost every other part of the world you would...

In almost every other part of the world you would fly the published instrument missed approach in the event of a go around after a visual approach to a runway. It is also specified that if you fly an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Mar 2024, 21:04
Replies: 1,111
Views: 557,746
Posted By Locked door

100% rigid and transparent. You’ll join as...

100% rigid and transparent.

You’ll join as the most junior F/O but you’ll move up the list fast, recruitment is at full speed at the moment. I’m not sure of the chances of starting on a long haul...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Mar 2024, 16:13
Replies: 62
Views: 5,585
Posted By Locked door

Unless there’s traffic already at the altitude...

Unless there’s traffic already at the altitude you guessed, then it’s a TCAS or mid air as pilots in the USA are very fond of switching to TA only in the terminal area.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2024, 20:19
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,609,723
Posted By Locked door

GPS jamming and spoofing is a daily occurrence...

GPS jamming and spoofing is a daily occurrence for commercial traffic and has been for years. This is nothing new.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2024, 12:21
Replies: 1,111
Views: 557,746
Posted By Locked door

The tube from any terminal to Hatton Cross is...

The tube from any terminal to Hatton Cross is 10p. By far the easiest way of getting there.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2024, 10:58
Replies: 62
Views: 5,585
Posted By Locked door

We’re not really talking about lost comms, more a...

We’re not really talking about lost comms, more a saturated frequency where ATC are unable to issue missed approach instructions although I do get your point. How many crews pre brief the lost comms...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2024, 10:06
Replies: 62
Views: 5,585
Posted By Locked door

This is a massive potential accident in waiting...

This is a massive potential accident in waiting as far as I can tell. ATC have no idea how high an aircraft will climb, aircraft have no idea about potential conflicting traffic.

It’s another...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2024, 15:17
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,609,723
Posted By Locked door

25mm Bushmaster chain gun with assorted types of...

25mm Bushmaster chain gun with assorted types of ammunition.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2024, 20:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
Posted By Locked door

Not quite. Ref FMA’s CAT3 Dual=...

Not quite.

Ref FMA’s

CAT3 Dual= Autoland + Auto rollout
CAT3 Single = Autoland + manual rollout (or auto rollout but be prepared to intervene)
CAT2 = Some airlines mandate an autoland as per...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2024, 14:53
Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
Posted By Locked door

You can’t legally continue a CAT2 approach below...

You can’t legally continue a CAT2 approach below DA/DH unless you have the required visual references. You are not permitted to start the approach (descend below 1000ft RA) unless you have the...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2024, 12:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
Posted By Locked door

Yes it will, with the exception of Cat1 FMA as...

Yes it will, with the exception of Cat1 FMA as the autopilot isn’t engaged.

It is the pilots responsibility to disconnect the autopilot if an auto rollout isn’t planned.

LD
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Feb 2024, 08:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,813
Posted By Locked door

Ryanair Nosegear Collapse

Hi All,

Ive just been shown a video of a Ryanair aircraft with a bent nose gear at Dublin.

Is this a new event or something from the archives?

Thanks
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2024, 09:06
Replies: 37
Views: 4,476
Posted By Locked door

IMVHO the long slow poke one at a time is just...

IMVHO the long slow poke one at a time is just good airmanship (airpersonship?) on any type.

The type of pilot that stabs quickly at buttons is also the type of pilot who doesn’t check the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Feb 2024, 13:52
Replies: 26
Views: 4,077
Posted By Locked door

Although with a bit of thought on suitable...

Although with a bit of thought on suitable runways you can make both savings by landing flap 3 and using low autobrake or rolling long. Each landing is different, sometimes flap 3 is more suitable,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Feb 2024, 18:17
Replies: 1,111
Views: 557,746
Posted By Locked door

It shows up as “Daily Overseas Allowance - Non...

It shows up as “Daily Overseas Allowance - Non Taxable” and “Subsistance Allowance - Non Taxable” on your payslip. The more time you spend abroad while working the larger those numbers are.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2024, 11:22
Replies: 1,111
Views: 557,746
Posted By Locked door

Yes, you automatically get taxed less via PAYE if...

Yes, you automatically get taxed less via PAYE if you’re out of the UK overnight while working.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Feb 2024, 18:29
Replies: 25
Views: 8,751
Posted By Locked door

As a final line of defence against an accident,...

As a final line of defence against an accident, yes. However a commercial aircraft should never be put in a situation where it needs to see and avoid to prevent an accident on the ground or in the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 17:21
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,047,302
Posted By Locked door

ATC Watcher, He’s quite correct that A/C...

ATC Watcher,

He’s quite correct that A/C fitted with ADSB OUT are visible on flight radar while on the ground if the transponder is on.

He’s also correct that TCAS is inhibited below 900ish ft...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2023, 09:47
Replies: 1,111
Views: 557,746
Posted By Locked door

Just to set the balance straight I have never...

Just to set the balance straight I have never observed “brutal” training at BA. It has always been constructive, standards are high (as they are elsewhere).

Don’t let people with an axe to grind...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Nov 2023, 14:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,792
Posted By Locked door

But the runway turn off lights are inside the...

But the runway turn off lights are inside the fuselage until you extend the gear?

We select gear and land flap at 4dme at lhr, so over windsor would be flap 2, gear up and possibly landing lights...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Sep 2023, 19:03
Replies: 1,111
Views: 557,746
Posted By Locked door

Traditional career path was SH f/o, LH f/o, SH...

Traditional career path was SH f/o, LH f/o, SH Capt, LH Capt. Each change is a pay rise.

Now there are quite a few taking an early SH command. Not many ever go back to the RHS after a command as...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2023, 14:38
Replies: 25
Views: 10,740
Posted By Locked door

If smoke is generated in the engine upstream of...

If smoke is generated in the engine upstream of the bleed location it will enter the cabin via the aircon system until the bleed is switched off. That’s one of the actions of the Eng fire push button.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2023, 00:12
Replies: 26
Views: 16,596
Posted By Locked door

Not if you don’t want to set fire to your brakes....

Not if you don’t want to set fire to your brakes. A single continuous application will overheat the brakes very quickly.

Cadence braking (allowing the speed to build up before slowing to walking...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Aug 2023, 13:04
Replies: 15
Views: 5,070
Posted By Locked door

Air France at it again

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a320-triggered-altitude-alarm-after-missing-runway-axis-during-night-visual-approach/154590.article
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2023, 19:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By Locked door

Hi, Descent clearance was obtained with a...

Hi,

Descent clearance was obtained with a pan prior to commencing descent, 7700 selected on the way down. The cabin only climbed at 500fpm and we started from FL330 so it didn’t take long to get...
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