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Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2017, 22:33
Replies: 55
Views: 35,968
Posted By mcdude

Not according to FCOM, now says #2 is only used...

Not according to FCOM, now says #2 is only used when #1 fails - glad they cleared that up!
Forum: Tech Log
15th Dec 2017, 13:33
Replies: 16
Views: 6,956
Posted By mcdude

Worst misinterpretation of FCOM and the original...

Worst misinterpretation of FCOM and the original thread question I've seen!
Forum: Tech Log
5th Nov 2017, 07:12
Replies: 15
Views: 5,099
Posted By mcdude

If the FCOM was written like this, would that...

If the FCOM was written like this, would that help?

"To determine the single engine gross ceiling with XBLEED open, decrease by 1200 ft the result provided by the QRH table (which is based on...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Oct 2017, 00:46
Replies: 70
Views: 26,808
Posted By mcdude

The scenario implies the aircraft is on final...

The scenario implies the aircraft is on final approach because by definition a go-around is only issued to aircraft on final approach therefore the technique to "select a speed below the manoeuvring...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2015, 22:39
Replies: 10
Views: 4,523
Posted By mcdude

Thanks cough. Do you have a document reference...

Thanks cough. Do you have a document reference where this is stated?
Forum: Tech Log
20th Dec 2015, 12:34
Replies: 10
Views: 4,523
Posted By mcdude

There is no Airbus SOP to turn off the FDs after...

There is no Airbus SOP to turn off the FDs after landing although the FCTM does state "If not using FD orders, turn off the FD".

I recall that on the A330/A340 the FDs automatically disengage 30s...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Dec 2015, 11:52
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,458,776
Posted By mcdude

Jwscud in Alternate Law, pitch is the same as in...

Jwscud in Alternate Law, pitch is the same as in Normal Law. I think you are referring to Direct Law which is not appropriate to this discussion!
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2015, 13:43
Replies: 47
Views: 16,905
Posted By mcdude

Sailvi767 - It's a while since I flew the A330,...

Sailvi767 - It's a while since I flew the A330, but take a look at your FCOM schematics. With the AP engaged, the FG part of the FMGEC provides autopilot commands to the FCPCs (PRIMs). With the...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2015, 02:14
Replies: 47
Views: 16,905
Posted By mcdude

Sailvi767 - you seem very confused. The autopilot...

Sailvi767 - you seem very confused. The autopilot on the A320 is conventional and is disconnected by a button on the sidestick. There is no such system as CSS on Airbus.

Citation 2 - please read...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2015, 06:07
Replies: 47
Views: 16,905
Posted By mcdude

I think the question is better written: "I'm...

I think the question is better written:

"I'm planning to perform a manual landing in equal or better than Cat I conditions with CAT2 or CAT3 displayed on the FMA. What is the lowest I can keep the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Oct 2015, 21:36
Replies: 7
Views: 4,839
Posted By mcdude

Along with the other 68 other airlines who charge...

Along with the other 68 other airlines who charge it?

http://www.cad.gov.hk/english/pdf/Fuel_Surcharge-2099.pdf
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2015, 23:00
Replies: 5
Views: 4,077
Posted By mcdude

Considered the Sennheiser HMEC 26-2? An older...

Considered the Sennheiser HMEC 26-2? An older version are used on the B747F at yr future airline and the 26-2 is about to go into the 777. The cables are interchangeable too. You'd probably need the...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jun 2015, 04:39
Replies: 58
Views: 21,391
Posted By mcdude

Vilas the document you pasted/posted is full of...

Vilas the document you pasted/posted is full of inaccuracies including the ones I have already pointed out. When the approach phase is activated how can you say "Speed XXX magenta"? This makes no...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jun 2015, 22:14
Replies: 58
Views: 21,391
Posted By mcdude

Vilas - the document you posted is incorrect....

Vilas - the document you posted is incorrect. Standard callouts and tasksharing for activating the approach phase are published in FCOM and QRH.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jun 2015, 08:29
Replies: 58
Views: 21,391
Posted By mcdude

Black Pudding - FCOM states: "All actions...

Black Pudding - FCOM states:

"All actions performed on the FCU and MCDU must be checked on the PFD and ND (eg.: “FL 350 blue”, “FL 200 magenta"). Ensure that the correct FCU knob is used, then...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Jun 2015, 13:48
Replies: 57
Views: 31,115
Posted By mcdude

Dan Buster The CX World magazine is in the...

Dan Buster

The CX World magazine is in the public domain.

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/about-us/press-room/cx-world-online.html
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2015, 01:39
Replies: 14
Views: 9,493
Posted By mcdude

If you are talking about flying RF Legs...

If you are talking about flying RF Legs associated with terminal procedures e.g. STAR/SID or even RNAV(GNSS) approach, then these documents have the answers:

Aircraft approval is published in the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Apr 2015, 13:25
Replies: 158
Views: 63,720
Posted By mcdude

Fully agree RevMan

Fully agree RevMan
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2015, 13:22
Replies: 39
Views: 19,713
Posted By mcdude

Hard tune ILS frequency and course. That is all...

Hard tune ILS frequency and course. That is all that is required.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2015, 00:14
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

GROUCHO - CDLS system failure.

GROUCHO - CDLS system failure.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2015, 12:25
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

Very smart post. I have operated with this policy...

Very smart post. I have operated with this policy for many years. It was introduced by my opeartor to address incapacitation and door operation issues. In the case of the GermanWings crash, had the...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2015, 05:26
Replies: 46
Views: 26,632
Posted By mcdude

Uplinker, the flight control check is role...

Uplinker, the flight control check is role specific not rank specific. Can you ask your question again using the terms PF & PM?
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2015, 10:45
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

EXPED button not installed on the aircraft...

EXPED button not installed on the aircraft (D-AIPX)

http://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/storage/pic/mdhl/artikelbilder/5101752_1_dpa_148CF400A7A209A1.jpg?version=1427380668
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2015, 05:08
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

Air NZ should have introduced this after last...

Air NZ should have introduced this after last years little incident...

Incident: ANZ B772 enroute on May 21st 2014, first officer locked out of cockpit (http://avherald.com/h?article=476eba0f)
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2015, 23:12
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

Note that FCOM/ABN for EXCESS CABIN ALT states: ...

Note that FCOM/ABN for EXCESS CABIN ALT states:

"Rely on the CAB PR EXCESS CAB ALT warning even if not confirmed on the CAB PRESS SD page. The warning can be triggered by a cabin pressure sensor...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2015, 12:29
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

Airbus have been working on a concept like this...

Airbus have been working on a concept like this for a number of years, but current status unknown. It is a complex concept to address because of the multiple sensor & system inputs. Maybe this event...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2015, 08:38
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

I have flown both very old and brand new Airbus...

I have flown both very old and brand new Airbus and autopilot performance is identical.

The key to this accident is lack of communication...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2015, 08:31
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

A flight deck photo of D-AIPX on airliners.net...

A flight deck photo of D-AIPX on airliners.net shows the EXPED pushbutton is deactivated.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2015, 06:13
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

ukankedi "There is an electronic list of...

ukankedi

"There is an electronic list of instructions presented in a central panel (ECAM), telling the pilots what to do step by step"

Crew perform the Emergency Descent procedure by memory....
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2015, 04:31
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,600,427
Posted By mcdude

Bear in mind it could be one pilot at the...

Bear in mind it could be one pilot at the controls with the other in or waiting for the bathroom. Just speculatin...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2015, 07:48
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,458,776
Posted By mcdude

"What Airbus may issue is an AOT (Alert Operator...

"What Airbus may issue is an AOT (Alert Operator Transmission)"

In fact AOT = All Operator Telex
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Feb 2014, 18:48
Replies: 21
Views: 7,861
Posted By mcdude

Most of those billion potential pax you mention...

Most of those billion potential pax you mention can't get the Visa for USA - but I agree that this is the future, the PRC is potentially huge. But what about pax feeding the route outbound from HNL -...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Feb 2014, 17:10
Replies: 21
Views: 7,861
Posted By mcdude

So twotigers, where are you suggesting the market...

So twotigers, where are you suggesting the market for HKG-HNL is? Certainly not Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea - all served by numrous direct flights. China? Maybe but direct flights already started on...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Feb 2014, 20:44
Replies: 10
Views: 4,382
Posted By mcdude

Dan, the rule "...does not apply to the use of a...

Dan, the rule "...does not apply to the use of a personal wireless communications device or laptop computer for a purpose directly related to operation of the aircraft, or for emergency,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Sep 2013, 02:13
Replies: 4
Views: 3,662
Posted By mcdude

Fairly certain that all KA flights are catered by...

Fairly certain that all KA flights are catered by LSG, as KA have a 32% stake in the company.

Shareholders & Major Subsidiaries - Dragonair Hong Kong...
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