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Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2024, 08:16
Replies: 15
Views: 1,734
Posted By champair79

The bit you’ve missed is that the cabin altitude...

The bit you’ve missed is that the cabin altitude will not rise to 8000ft if you’re cruising low. Most aircraft try to pressurise the cabin close to the max allowed pressure differential (delta p) to...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2024, 09:52
Replies: 1,790
Views: 3,069,080
Posted By champair79

I suspect the SABEN hold was inserted...

I suspect the SABEN hold was inserted automatically when retrieved from the nav database memory when the ILS procedure was loaded as it is part of the procedure. The crew would likely have been...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Mar 2024, 22:27
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,672
Posted By champair79

Each day of the reserve block is given a notional...

Each day of the reserve block is given a notional credit for CAP calculation purposes during roster building. Your actual duties will attract the correct credit for the trip or standby duty and the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Feb 2024, 15:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,122
Posted By champair79

Make sure the clock is using GPS time and is...

Make sure the clock is using GPS time and is correct.

Check the flightplan template for that airframe. Make sure it indicates that the aircraft is CPDLC capable (compare the fields to a sister...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2024, 17:15
Replies: 132
Views: 72,509
Posted By champair79

It’s really very simple. Take minimum flight plan...

It’s really very simple. Take minimum flight plan fuel when the weather is good and the stats show you’re likely to be fine (and your alternate is decent).

When it’s bad weather, load it on (I...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2024, 11:43
Replies: 17
Views: 5,568
Posted By champair79

I have that Thermos flask. It’s a godsend but not...

I have that Thermos flask. It’s a godsend but not sure it’ll fit in the Boeing I’m about to convert to!

www.aero-cup.co.uk may solve your needs. Not cheap but at least you can guarantee it’ll fit!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2023, 23:13
Replies: 834
Views: 376,713
Posted By champair79

A few retirements are planned for the A319s and a...

A few retirements are planned for the A319s and a few more A320s are scheduled to go to Euroflyer but generally, the ones currently stored that were flying during and after covid have simply run out...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Oct 2023, 20:18
Replies: 37
Views: 3,029
Posted By champair79

Seems the old G-GBNI (G-GBNIX) was involved in a...

Seems the old G-GBNI (G-GBNIX) was involved in a serious incident departing Stansted post-government conversion back to regular Titan use. Current reg is G-OATW.
...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Oct 2023, 12:02
Replies: 24
Views: 3,619
Posted By champair79

This happens on our IAEs too. The solution is to...

This happens on our IAEs too. The solution is to either wait until climb thrust is set or wind the speed up briefly to force the engines to accelerate rapidly to ‘lock in’ the climb thrust before...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Oct 2022, 10:31
Replies: 25
Views: 5,258
Posted By champair79

It might be different in Indonesia but as far as...

It might be different in Indonesia but as far as I’m aware, your definition is correct.

I fly for a major Euro carrier. I tend to leave them on because it’s easy to forget to switch them on (E.g....
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2022, 17:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,853
Posted By champair79

It’s not a requirement for the CEO. In fact if...

It’s not a requirement for the CEO. In fact if you do, you get a slight increase in idle thrust and higher fuel burn from the single engine which almost defeats the point of a single engine taxi....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jun 2022, 16:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By champair79

The company you’re probably looking for is called...

The company you’re probably looking for is called AviaVox - see aviavox.com. They’re a Dutch company and supply many airports around the world. Yes, they even have sample voice clips on the website :8
Forum: Medical & Health
27th Apr 2022, 10:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,705
Posted By champair79

I’ve always used Loratadine or Cetirizine. My AME...

I’ve always used Loratadine or Cetirizine. My AME also said Fexofenadine is fine (if it’s really bad) but in the U.K, you can only get it on prescription so I haven’t used it. The list of approved...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2022, 15:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,831
Posted By champair79

Hi Rolls Trent, We use LIDO mPilot for...

Hi Rolls Trent,

We use LIDO mPilot for airfield charts and enroute info. For takeoff performance, it’s CARD (an ACARS-based system) and for any landing performance, the QRH.

The company is in...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Aug 2021, 14:06
Replies: 56
Views: 20,145
Posted By champair79

As mentioned, ATHR is not ‘failed’ in direct law....

As mentioned, ATHR is not ‘failed’ in direct law. It’s only a technique to manage the pitch/power couple. Have you tried flying with the autothrust engaged in the sim when in direct law? It’s harder...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Apr 2021, 14:39
Replies: 23
Views: 10,111
Posted By champair79

Hi JuicyLucy, I'm applying for my class 1...

Hi JuicyLucy,

I'm applying for my class 1 revalidation on Cellma. I'm getting the same error about tampered data. Did you manage to find a solution? I suspect it needs a specific format in some of...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2021, 15:42
Replies: 58
Views: 21,422
Posted By champair79

I suspect this deal with Titan was arrived on...

I suspect this deal with Titan was arrived on pretty quickly and on very favourable conditions for the government. The 2 brand new A321neos were originally intended for TCS Travel use (operated by...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jan 2021, 15:05
Replies: 12
Views: 4,533
Posted By champair79

It may well have been G-STBP on its customer...

It may well have been G-STBP on its customer acceptance flight. She’s due for delivery departing PAE tonight (arriving LHR 9am local on the 9th). This is the final 77W for the airline.

champ
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Sep 2020, 10:49
Replies: 92
Views: 27,858
Posted By champair79

Agreed. Often it is due to a lack of...

Agreed. Often it is due to a lack of understanding of the system. A quick point at the groundspeed provides comfort even if the speedtape looks a bit wrong.

There should never be any need to speed...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Aug 2020, 16:06
Replies: 3
Views: 3,534
Posted By champair79

Such a shame. L3 (or CTC as it was known) in...

Such a shame. L3 (or CTC as it was known) in Southampton by all accounts had a rather variable reputation when it came to ground school. Coventry was a little gem. Really, it was CTC/L3 in name only...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jul 2020, 20:19
Replies: 12
Views: 4,374
Posted By champair79

Regardless of what’s technically correct, always...

Regardless of what’s technically correct, always make sure you ask the question in the departure/emergency and approach brief to clear up any misunderstandings. This thread has shown me there are two...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2020, 11:59
Replies: 116
Views: 35,208
Posted By champair79

Great story. I believe in BA she was known as...

Great story. I believe in BA she was known as “Never Leaves Hangar” but same difference I guess. A proper hangar queen.

You’ll be pleased to know they’re all fitted with GPS now!

champ
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jul 2020, 13:35
Replies: 934
Views: 710,152
Posted By champair79

Yes they will be taken up. They were originally...

Yes they will be taken up. They were originally ordered to replace the 3 A-market 772s (1 already retired, the other 2 have been stored at LHR since March). With the current cargo market, these 77W’s...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jun 2020, 03:02
Replies: 19
Views: 14,975
Posted By champair79

I think you mean G-ZBLA and G-ZBLB (both BJA and...

I think you mean G-ZBLA and G-ZBLB (both BJA and BJB are -8s and were the first 787s delivered to the airline back in 2013). Nothing confirmed yet as it happens.

champ
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jun 2020, 20:40
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By champair79

Off the top of my head, currently it’s BOS, JFK...

Off the top of my head, currently it’s BOS, JFK (some), ORD, LAX and SFO (I may have missed a few). The rest are belly freighters except a few repatriation flights (denoted usually with a BA91**...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2020, 23:40
Replies: 4,459
Views: 635,379
Posted By champair79

Titan Airways 757 G-POWH flying STN-LPA (fuel...

Titan Airways 757 G-POWH flying STN-LPA (fuel stop)-ANU to pick up the West Indies cricket team. I’m so glad sport is returning over the next few weeks even if it’s not going to be like it was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2020, 15:51
Replies: 303
Views: 52,409
Posted By champair79

Could be for repatriations (they need the pax...

Could be for repatriations (they need the pax capacity) or more than likely its for cargo reasons. BA operates a twice weekly 787 freighter service to DME for that very reason (and yes, I know it...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Jun 2020, 11:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,935
Posted By champair79

The SAA 747 Heldeberg accident near Mauritius... ...

The SAA 747 Heldeberg accident near Mauritius...

Basically re-certifying a combi is prohibitively expensive I believe due to the fire suppression system. The only ones that exist are ones that...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2020, 13:22
Replies: 140
Views: 83,017
Posted By champair79

Regardless of what Wikipedia says, that’s not an...

Regardless of what Wikipedia says, that’s not an official source.

Presumably he has done Air Law (US or UK, it doesn’t really matter). One should always reference the country’s AIP. Of course in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2020, 09:15
Replies: 934
Views: 710,152
Posted By champair79

It’s with Lufthansa Technik. I wouldn’t be...

It’s with Lufthansa Technik.

I wouldn’t be so sure about it going to Chateauroux. I believe it’s going to do a few repatriation flights to and from South Africa along with the only 747 that’s...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2020, 18:44
Replies: 1,790
Views: 3,069,080
Posted By champair79

I’m not sure why everyone has ignored my theory...

I’m not sure why everyone has ignored my theory but I’m betting false glide capture (a la Bishkek 747 a few years back) with no sense checking using their 3x table. Then target fixation,...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2020, 18:55
Replies: 1,790
Views: 3,069,080
Posted By champair79

I don’t think I’ve seen it mentioned but my...

I don’t think I’ve seen it mentioned but my theory is possibly a false glideslope capture similar to the MyCargo 747 at Bishkek. That’s backed up by listening to the recordings when one of the pilots...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th May 2020, 21:03
Replies: 303
Views: 52,409
Posted By champair79

They’re using DHL/Do&Co trucks to help out. Yes...

They’re using DHL/Do&Co trucks to help out. Yes it is very labour intensive. This is balanced out by not having many flights to cater and plenty of spare rampies.

Tomorrow, the CHR A319 will do...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2020, 20:56
Replies: 24
Views: 5,675
Posted By champair79

Do you know how colour deficient you are? Have...

Do you know how colour deficient you are? Have you done the CAD test? Before this came out, I wouldn’t have been granted a class 1 but thankfully right place, right time (phew!).
...
Forum: Tech Log
5th May 2020, 17:06
Replies: 21
Views: 8,271
Posted By champair79

At BA, we call it SCF (statistical contingency...

At BA, we call it SCF (statistical contingency fuel). We usually operate to a 95% coverage which allows you to take flight plan fuel in the knowledge that it’s highly unlikely you’ll need more unless...
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