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Forum: Questions
3rd Jan 2010, 08:49
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By Andy Rylance

Australia and New Zealand using tailwind question

An interesting question came up recently which I could not answer.

If you are flying from London to Australia and New Zealand which is the way round to go if you wanted to use as much tail wind...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2009, 17:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,508
Posted By Andy Rylance

Autopilot correction times...

On autopilots on current commercial aircraft what is the time delay between the autopilot noting an adjustment is necessary to be made to either a heading/speed/level change and the control surfaces...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2009, 17:13
Replies: 11
Views: 1,823
Posted By Andy Rylance

Thanks that is interesting, especially the bit...

Thanks that is interesting, especially the bit about the accuracy of forecasts and upper winds. So there is never a time now where a pilot would think a headwind is stronger than expected and ask...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2009, 15:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,823
Posted By Andy Rylance

Planning for wind speed on fuel calculations

Afternoon all,

I know nothing of this, but what is put into fuel load pre-planning with wind predicitions? Can you get a full forecast for wind speeds and directions at your requested level...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2009, 15:18
Replies: 50
Views: 6,300
Posted By Andy Rylance

but there must be a time when there is no choice...

but there must be a time when there is no choice and a pilot has to take the decision to avoid a CB regardless and then inform ATC what is going to do because he/she has to and has no options for...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Mar 2009, 18:35
Replies: 7
Views: 50,908
Posted By Andy Rylance

I can see my pulse - is it dangerous?

I am hoping someone can answer this....

If I cross my legs I can sometimes see my heart beat on my leg - the skin just moves up and down slightly in time with by heart beat as if the blood is...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2009, 10:48
Replies: 39
Views: 6,674
Posted By Andy Rylance

Yes you do Gordon... Earthquake proof office...

Yes you do Gordon... Earthquake proof office blocks? Investing millions for the once in a lifetime event.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2009, 10:09
Replies: 39
Views: 6,674
Posted By Andy Rylance

Press release from BAA just on News 24LHR - 58...

Press release from BAA just on News 24LHR - 58 snow clearing vehicles (all of them) are out but the problem is actually storage space for all the snow they are picking up.Gatwick - operational
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Feb 2009, 08:07
Replies: 34
Views: 3,396
Posted By Andy Rylance

this thread was moved from rumours and news. ...

this thread was moved from rumours and news.

most of london's airports shut is not news for pilots then it seems, and does not affect them (aka the rules for posting in rumours in news) :ugh:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Feb 2009, 06:08
Replies: 34
Views: 3,396
Posted By Andy Rylance

London City closed and runway closures stansted,...

London City closed and runway closures stansted, gatwick and heathrow (some temporary while they snow clear BBC news states)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Feb 2009, 05:51
Replies: 34
Views: 3,396
Posted By Andy Rylance

London airports weather chaos - news

Ok what is happening? Sounds a nightmare - any reports from on the ground? (or in the air?)


Heathrow Airport has had to shut one of its two runways and says it will take around two hours to...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Oct 2008, 22:21
Replies: 35
Views: 11,639
Posted By Andy Rylance

I do find it amusing when people go "all handled...

I do find it amusing when people go "all handled very well by crew calm professional and must be congratulated etc etc".. yes when it was a really tricky situation but does this count as one? All...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2008, 14:07
Replies: 787
Views: 239,934
Posted By Andy Rylance

What is the deal with buying spare capacity? ...

What is the deal with buying spare capacity?

Does the CAA say "this is the price we will pay for your spare seats and that is that?"
or are the other airlines allowed to charge what they like.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2008, 12:37
Replies: 787
Views: 239,934
Posted By Andy Rylance

That lunchtime news also showed families with...

That lunchtime news also showed families with school children going out to Florida - it is actually now illegal to take kids out of school for a holiday...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2008, 21:34
Replies: 29
Views: 7,069
Posted By Andy Rylance

Simple, when going around in the single engine...

Simple, when going around in the single engine little cessna on engine failure was:

F**k me

F(***)uel
M(agenetos)
E(electrics)

when looking for reasons your engine just stopped....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Sep 2008, 16:38
Replies: 12
Views: 1,034
Posted By Andy Rylance

Oh and nice one Rainboe... time that lots of...

Oh and nice one Rainboe... time that lots of pilots gave a little history lesson to the younger darlings as they fly over places. Zakynthos was occupied by Italian and German forces during the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Sep 2008, 16:31
Replies: 12
Views: 1,034
Posted By Andy Rylance

Yes last time I flew out to Zante we got an...

Yes last time I flew out to Zante we got an earlier slot but had to bin it because we would have got there too early for the turtles. Plane was not that full and we were ready to go but had to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Aug 2008, 18:30
Replies: 8
Views: 657
Posted By Andy Rylance

Software that has automatically updated was Zone...

Software that has automatically updated was Zone Alarm, Firefox, and AVG but nothing else...automatic updates on - this windows debugger where and how does it work?
Forum: Questions
28th Aug 2008, 23:37
Replies: 31
Views: 2,950
Posted By Andy Rylance

At Bristol ATC in the UK, the automated ATIS...

At Bristol ATC in the UK, the automated ATIS updates every two minutes directly from the equipment - therefore the wind for instance is the two minute average, usually a maximum time of within the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Aug 2008, 19:59
Replies: 8
Views: 657
Posted By Andy Rylance

Error and restart all the time - what can I deduce from error screen?

I am trying to find out why my PC loads up when I start windows but just as I begin to see the desktop it restarts itself again and then does the blue "checking disk" screen everytime.

Microsoft...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2008, 19:21
Replies: 2,686
Views: 1,136,793
Posted By Andy Rylance

Question reference investigation process...

Question reference investigation process following accident:

I have just seen on BBC News a photo sent in by a "Madrid airport" worker where he was clearly standing right on or by the skid marks...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Aug 2008, 12:42
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By Andy Rylance

Shame no one gives a monkey at AOL - someone...

Shame no one gives a monkey at AOL - someone "might" have thought that the higher beings of AOL would like to know why people are walking....:)
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Aug 2008, 17:12
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By Andy Rylance

Question AOL's view on contracts and equipment

After two years with AOL broadband in the UK my netgear router has died.

I contacted AOL and asked them if they could send a new one and they said "not unless you sign a contract for another...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2008, 10:55
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By Andy Rylance

Turbulence information - passing down the line

Two questions:

What a pilot reports clear air turbulence at his level what actions do ATC do to inform other aircraft behind him, but on a similar track, of the information passed if they are not...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2008, 15:14
Replies: 153
Views: 46,138
Posted By Andy Rylance

Companies House are showing the following: ...

Companies House are showing the following:

Trans-International Airways Ltd,
Building 9,
Kemble Airfield,
GL7 6BA

Date of incorporation: 9/8/2006

Directors:
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Apr 2008, 11:44
Replies: 47
Views: 9,048
Posted By Andy Rylance

Smile You wait, the Quick Data Recorder will soon come...

You wait, the Quick Data Recorder will soon come into action and any transmissions on 121.5 will be recorded as a "review" for that pilot....
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Apr 2008, 09:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,918
Posted By Andy Rylance

Very slow approach - when to announce to help ATC?

The other day the following happened:

"xxxx turn now 240 degrees, when established descend on the ILS."
"yyyy need you to slow right down now company traffic ahead and you are catching up fast....
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2008, 14:59
Replies: 14
Views: 3,772
Posted By Andy Rylance

Any chance of someone giving a guidance on rates...

Any chance of someone giving a guidance on rates of climb in a typical climb out profile from their particular aircraft right up to cruise? Of particular interest is what you would be getting from a...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Apr 2008, 13:13
Replies: 0
Views: 692
Posted By Andy Rylance

Diversions - acceptance and selection?

I see today that a diversion from Bristol has gone into Heathrow this morning. I thought Heathrow was an absolute no no for diversions unless they were medical or a mayday/pan situation? Where a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Mar 2008, 14:58
Replies: 31
Views: 6,166
Posted By Andy Rylance

Tis the bloody waste of money the BBC spent on...

Tis the bloody waste of money the BBC spent on hundreds of hours of helicopter flying time they have contracted for and they don't know what to do with.... Just like Graham Norton - zillions and then...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2008, 14:27
Replies: 236
Views: 79,937
Posted By Andy Rylance

Oh god, this is the BBC Helicopter, i.e. we...

Oh god, this is the BBC Helicopter, i.e. we contracted for hundreds of hours of flying time per year and we don't know what to do with it so send it anywhere. It is called the "Graham Norton"...
Forum: Questions
7th Mar 2008, 13:23
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By Andy Rylance

Crosswind limit "alarm" on pilot display

Is there anyway that a display could sound an audible alarm on an approach if the crosswind component became over either your SOP limit or the aircraft limit?

I read that in crosswind landings...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Feb 2008, 15:55
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By Andy Rylance

Why CD? Most PC's now play DVD's direct therefore...

Why CD? Most PC's now play DVD's direct therefore you can record the DVD on the DVD recorder and play it on a PC. This goes for all things - I record a lot of radio shows onto DVD. I can then play...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2008, 15:30
Replies: 21
Views: 3,887
Posted By Andy Rylance

Thanks for the thread link - I was interested in...

Thanks for the thread link - I was interested in the actual legal basis for refusing applications.

It was/is a bugger for me. At 31 I wanted to apply and 30 was the limit for age. Now in my...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2008, 14:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,887
Posted By Andy Rylance

36 year old limit for ATC/NATS trainee - what law?

I see that NATS continue their policy of discrimination against anyone older than 36 years old applying to be an ATC trainee. In a nutshell, you cannot.

Does anyone know what legislation rules...
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