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Forum: Tech Log
4th May 2012, 03:36
Replies: 33
Views: 8,260
Posted By FatFlyer

On a "bus" the speed bug is driven by the FMGC...

On a "bus" the speed bug is driven by the FMGC when in managed mode according to the zero fuel weight entered plus fuel remaining but the Vls speed (lowest selectable speed- V ref) which is displayed...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Apr 2012, 18:35
Replies: 21
Views: 6,868
Posted By FatFlyer

I was once shown the "push the stick forward to...

I was once shown the "push the stick forward to lift the main wheels as they touch" technique on a 737 by a captain who always did very smooth landings.
I tried it once and did a very gentle...
10th Feb 2012, 21:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,543
Posted By FatFlyer

I also understand that changing from a UK...

I also understand that changing from a UK national CPL/ATPL to a JAR one loses the automatic IMC privileges.
Can anyone point to information about when the last IMC will be issued, it was to be...
8th Jan 2012, 22:00
Replies: 84
Views: 9,216
Posted By FatFlyer

The CAT 3 single or CAT 3 dual FMA asked about a...

The CAT 3 single or CAT 3 dual FMA asked about a few posts ago is an airbus rather than Boeing mode. The cat 3 dual refers to a fail operational situation where should 1 autopilot fail below alert...
6th Jan 2012, 15:10
Replies: 46
Views: 24,722
Posted By FatFlyer

Pin Head, There are over 120 F/Os on the...

Pin Head,
There are over 120 F/Os on the command waiting list as of 21/11/11. plus quite a few more going through development flights and assessment.
I don't think there were many takers for the...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2012, 14:55
Replies: 168
Views: 44,106
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, The way to disable autotrim would be to...

Hi,
The way to disable autotrim would be to turn off a few flight control computers and put the aircraft in direct law .The message USE MAN PITCH TRIM would appear on PFD and you would use the trim...
19th Dec 2011, 16:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,055
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, I am not an engineer but it might have...

Hi, I am not an engineer but it might have something to do with dispatch with loss of ADR2 when conf1+f is also not allowed?
This is because loss of airspeed information could lead to auto...
30th Nov 2011, 21:21
Replies: 431
Views: 196,847
Posted By FatFlyer

Flap3- higher pitch attitude on approach and...

Flap3- higher pitch attitude on approach and during flare, less drag - more risk of long landing/ tailscrape. Less tolerant of mis-handling during flare. After a few dodgy landings,now restricted to...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Nov 2011, 22:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, This is the sort of thing which management...

Hi,
This is the sort of thing which management pilots come up with to justify their positions.
I think that Boeing/Airbus put a lot of effort into fuel saving/ efficiency and publish articles on...
9th Nov 2011, 20:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,360
Posted By FatFlyer

Back to the original question, It might be worth...

Back to the original question, It might be worth looking up when you may log time as P1/S (PICUS)?
Apart from on a multi crew plane(airliner), It is "during a test for the grant or renewal of a...
9th Nov 2011, 20:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,042
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, The next paragraph of the trainingcom, which...

Hi, The next paragraph of the trainingcom, which I have pasted below, seems to say they do not recommend holding the aircraft in a developed stall?



Two points should be emphasised here:...
Forum: Questions
1st Nov 2011, 00:14
Replies: 48
Views: 14,929
Posted By FatFlyer

A320/319 lights work well as additional...

A320/319 lights work well as additional speedbrakes, as Tallboy says, they help give you an extra rate of descent if needed, those of you who say this is rubbish might like to try it !
Ezy prefer...
31st Oct 2011, 23:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,360
Posted By FatFlyer

I know nothing of BA SOPs but would guess that...

I know nothing of BA SOPs but would guess that they require stable approaches.
The Riviera approach (or VOR A as it now called) has a turn in at 3 miles from CGS VOR at a height of 1410 feet, as...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Oct 2011, 23:34
Replies: 23
Views: 10,189
Posted By FatFlyer

On a 3 degree slope, if you have a strong HW but...

On a 3 degree slope, if you have a strong HW but use the same airspeed, the groundspeed will be lower, therefore required vertical speed lower (approx 3 time G/S?) so there will be a slightly higher...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Sep 2011, 20:55
Replies: 58
Views: 30,288
Posted By FatFlyer

The unlikely case of both rad alts giving an...

The unlikely case of both rad alts giving an incorrect height and causing the aircraft to go to idle power and flare, but at the wrong height (mentioned a few posts ago) when on approach was covered...
17th Sep 2011, 17:09
Replies: 431
Views: 196,847
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, Eddie, just curious where you got the ...

Hi,
Eddie, just curious where you got the number of 250 waiting for command?
There are just over 70 on the waiting list as of 13th August and are there even 250 SFOs left in the company? At my...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2011, 19:40
Replies: 71
Views: 19,419
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, Just to be pedantic, alpha Floor...

Hi,

Just to be pedantic, alpha Floor protection is an autothrust function which adds TOGA(full) power and locks the thrust at this when the angle of attack reaches a certain figure. It is not a...
31st Jul 2011, 13:51
Replies: 43
Views: 12,810
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, In a recent online question session,...

Hi,
In a recent online question session, Caroline (CEO) was asked this and said that we would be recruiting a mixture of cadet and experienced F/Os.
There have been some concerns over F/O...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2011, 21:29
Replies: 3
Views: 3,331
Posted By FatFlyer

Bom Dia, The FMGC calculates a VAPP speed...

Bom Dia,

The FMGC calculates a VAPP speed depending on weight and the surface wind which you enter in the PERF APP page. (it is VLS+5 with light winds)
If in managed speed the autothrust will...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2011, 12:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,983
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, A possible explanation? If the SID is...

Hi,
A possible explanation?
If the SID is coded correctly in the database, it should work. I am not sure about that particular departure but I have seen similar SIDs where the first turn point is...
15th Jun 2011, 17:23
Replies: 61
Views: 24,458
Posted By FatFlyer

speculation is afoot about the new base which may...

speculation is afoot about the new base which may be announced tomorrow !!

rumours suggest an "exotic riviera holiday resort" I am sure they will SENd us info ON which we can SEA the exciting new...
9th Jun 2011, 17:08
Replies: 87
Views: 41,989
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, I have just counted the names on the...

Hi,
I have just counted the names on the command waiting list and there are 97 as of last month, without massive expansion or lots of captains leaving, this should keep them going for sometime?...
Forum: Tech Log
15th May 2011, 20:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,154
Posted By FatFlyer

The question may come from a student pilot or...

The question may come from a student pilot or PPL,
1)DA decision altitude- the altitude on an ILS approach at which if you do not have the required visual reference to land, you go around.
2)DH...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2011, 00:17
Replies: 154
Views: 68,289
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, I have always assumed that the approach...

Hi,
I have always assumed that the approach climb gradient found from tables in the 737 manual or from LPC for A320 were single engine, as when going around at DA, we have to assume that one engine...
23rd Feb 2011, 22:41
Replies: 18
Views: 1,515
Posted By FatFlyer

you are probably right, i found it on...

you are probably right, i found it on Legislation.gov.uk (http://www.legislation.gov.uk) article 25 (sorry)
I may have been browsing expired legislation (2005) ANO. maybe the bit i thought i...
23rd Feb 2011, 21:59
Replies: 18
Views: 1,515
Posted By FatFlyer

In which case I stand corrected, I do recall...

In which case I stand corrected, I do recall reading something similar though.
I am not a lawyer and don't understand the jargon but rule 28(2)c would seem to preclude passengers "having a...
23rd Feb 2011, 20:32
Replies: 18
Views: 1,515
Posted By FatFlyer

Again, different opinions on this subject. You...

Again, different opinions on this subject.
You say that no instructor rating is required to teach aerobatics etc, yet an instructor requires the no aerobatics restriction removed before teaching....
23rd Feb 2011, 16:29
Replies: 18
Views: 1,515
Posted By FatFlyer

This is a common question which causes some...

This is a common question which causes some confusion.
Although qualified to fly a type, the group or lessor wants some kind of "check" before letting you loose in their plane. Rather than pay for...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2011, 21:36
Replies: 34
Views: 7,997
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, While it would be nice to go back to the...

Hi,
While it would be nice to go back to the days of " looking out the window and flying the plane" when we were real pilots instead of button pushers, we are required by our company to have the...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2011, 21:40
Replies: 16
Views: 6,628
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, Sorry I don't have manuals with me but I...

Hi,
Sorry I don't have manuals with me but I think it might be the flight crew training manual, or it might just be a company procedure.
The 2.5 percent is only required for second segment (as on...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2011, 17:15
Replies: 16
Views: 6,628
Posted By FatFlyer

I think that depends on your company procedure...

I think that depends on your company procedure and performance, it used to default to 1500 or 1000 feet aal unless modified, but now airbus recommend when single engine, to accelerate at the go...
23rd Jan 2011, 22:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By FatFlyer

Mountain rating in France/Switzerland

Hi,
I have watched the flying at Courchevel in the alps, I know the french do a rating for mountain flying, can anyone recommend a school with english speaking instructors ( i'm not fluent in...
Forum: Questions
27th Nov 2010, 18:57
Replies: 5
Views: 5,402
Posted By FatFlyer

Landing distance is measured from crossing...

Landing distance is measured from crossing threshold ( normally 50 feet) till aircraft stops, landing run is from touchdown till aircraft stops.
Crossing threshold at 50 feet on 3 degree slope,...
18th Nov 2010, 15:42
Replies: 222
Views: 82,868
Posted By FatFlyer

Hi, flickering, blanking screens showing crosses(...

Hi, flickering, blanking screens showing crosses( display computerfault), errors with QNH/STD , rudder trim limit fault. FAC fault, are all problems which I see almost every day on the bus(along with...
4th Nov 2010, 23:31
Replies: 76
Views: 28,027
Posted By FatFlyer

After the melbourne similar incident, Airbus...

After the melbourne similar incident, Airbus changed the go around procedure to call out FMA after initiating a go around "MAN TOGA, SRS, GA TRACK" so that if you have not gone to TOGA it should be...
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