PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: apfds
Showing results 1 to 20 of 20
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Nov 2002, 11:00
Replies: 146
Views: 60,134
Posted By apfds

Lu is not correct in his assumptions. The...

Lu is not correct in his assumptions.

The fuel imbalance check list states that it should not be used unless a fuel leak has been completely ruled out. The previous page give step by step...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Nov 2002, 21:28
Replies: 15
Views: 1,825
Posted By apfds

Lets not forget the Valiants guys! I was on...

Lets not forget the Valiants guys!

I was on 543 at the time of Cuba , we spent longer on cockpit stby then than the rest of my V force time put together.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Oct 2002, 09:54
Replies: 138
Views: 30,615
Posted By apfds

411a's robust approach has ruffled a few...

411a's robust approach has ruffled a few feathers, but he is correct.
As professionals we should all know what the law says about fuel planning and when you should declare an emergency. The safety...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Oct 2002, 21:16
Replies: 11
Views: 1,775
Posted By apfds

Blue Eagle, I am sorry but you are wrong,...

Blue Eagle,

I am sorry but you are wrong, the UK retirement age is 65. Theoreticaly the European Union is all 65, but some of the countries have not enacted the law.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Sep 2002, 15:23
Replies: 43
Views: 11,580
Posted By apfds

I have to agree with Boris.I first came into...

I have to agree with Boris.I first came into contact with the 'retired' BA pilots back in the '70's and they all gave good value. Over the years that has not changed. 411 normally comes out with...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
3rd Sep 2002, 16:20
Replies: 22
Views: 5,184
Posted By apfds

If CX have been experiencing Alpha Floor on flap...

If CX have been experiencing Alpha Floor on flap retraction then I would expect more than an email from the Fleet Manager.
This makes it even more difficult to believe.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
1st Sep 2002, 22:07
Replies: 22
Views: 5,184
Posted By apfds

Blue Eagle, Difficult to say and in fact I...

Blue Eagle,

Difficult to say and in fact I find the report hard to believe.

The airbus system shows clearly on the speed tape when it is safe to retract the next stage of flap, and this speed...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
30th Aug 2002, 14:37
Replies: 22
Views: 5,184
Posted By apfds

411a. I fail to see how the FBW system can...

411a.
I fail to see how the FBW system can lead a pilot into retracting flap early. The indicating system shows quite clearly at what minimum speed the flap should be retracted and I ,among many,...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Aug 2002, 14:29
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By apfds

I ts in all the FCOM's, mainly there due to...

I ts in all the FCOM's, mainly there due to regulatary pressures.
Never given me any problems anywhere in the world but to be remembered and acted on if necessary.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2002, 15:30
Replies: 67
Views: 15,907
Posted By apfds

There is no design fault in the 330 , the problem...

There is no design fault in the 330 , the problem was the crew not following proceedures.
They did a great job after the engines flamed out , but it was a shambles up to that point. I hope they have...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2002, 12:07
Replies: 79
Views: 20,481
Posted By apfds

An uncalled for remark about Nick Warner and...

An uncalled for remark about Nick Warner and incorrect,the a/p was diconnected.

There is nothing wrong with flying manually but remember high performance a/c are more efficiently and comfortably...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2002, 11:39
Replies: 109
Views: 36,264
Posted By apfds

Some of the comments made worry me somewhat; ...

Some of the comments made worry me somewhat;

1. On modern swept wing aircraft it is taught to use aileron to pick up a wing,rudder should not be used. Ailerons are effective into the stall.
...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2002, 11:23
Replies: 30
Views: 11,282
Posted By apfds

.All Airbus fly by wire a/c operate on a '.Ground...

.All Airbus fly by wire a/c operate on a '.Ground Speed Mini' technique on approach. This is very similar to your RGS system except that the computers convert it into an equivalent indicated...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2002, 21:40
Replies: 31
Views: 3,725
Posted By apfds

As one who went through CFS after a co's tour on...

As one who went through CFS after a co's tour on V- bombers and then went into civil flying, I found it the best qualification one could ever have for promotion in airlines
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2002, 15:19
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By apfds

Post I presume all pilots accept the fact that if one...

I presume all pilots accept the fact that if one pulls to much 'G ' then the wings may fall off.. .Why then is it so difficult to accept that the vertical stabilizer can also be overstressed.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2002, 01:38
Replies: 62
Views: 8,318
Posted By apfds

Post Sorry Brian Blank but I cannot agree with your...

Sorry Brian Blank but I cannot agree with your reasoning.If aircraft were able to be designed and built the way you suggest then there would be no requirement for the two highly paid professionals up...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2002, 01:58
Replies: 62
Views: 8,318
Posted By apfds

Post Sorry, I got posted before I was finished.. .The...

Sorry, I got posted before I was finished.. .The QRH tells the pilot to check for a fuel leak,something that was not done on this occasion.. .rick1128 this time you are wrong!This time the crew did...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Feb 2002, 01:53
Replies: 62
Views: 8,318
Posted By apfds

Post 320 driver is right there is no ECAM wng for a...

320 driver is right there is no ECAM wng for a fuel leak.It draws the pilots attn to a fuel imbalance and then the QRH
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2002, 02:03
Replies: 40
Views: 4,015
Posted By apfds

Post It is very probably 'Pod Nod' caused by...

It is very probably 'Pod Nod' caused by fluctuation of the VIGV'S as the aircraft accel.up towards 250kts after t/o.
It should be reported to the engineers.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2002, 01:18
Replies: 74
Views: 7,687
Posted By apfds

Post On the stalls you witnessed you never saw the...

On the stalls you witnessed you never saw the pilots putting in full rudder followed immediately by full opposite rudder.
Thats what breaks aeroplanes!
Showing results 1 to 20 of 20


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.