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Forum: Tech Log
8th Mar 2011, 12:32
Replies: 67
Views: 18,609
Posted By rooaaiast

Thumbs up Gust alleviation

Mike-wsm
I never thought about the natural wing-twist natural gust alleviation movement. Of low-slung engines.
You learn something every day......Thanks
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Mar 2011, 16:56
Replies: 117
Views: 18,586
Posted By rooaaiast

Airbus Birdstrike Info and Approach Policy

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www.airbus.com/.../AirbusSafetyLib_-FLT_OPS-OPS_ENV-SEQ05.pdf
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Airbus Flight Operations briefing notes Operating Environment Bird Strike Threat Awareness
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Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2011, 14:46
Replies: 117
Views: 18,586
Posted By rooaaiast

Birdstrikes, effects and preventative action

Having read the above IMHO I would like to make a few points.
The first is to separate damage to the airframe from damage to the engine.
To reduce airframe damage ( which is usually...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2010, 16:00
Replies: 30
Views: 28,756
Posted By rooaaiast

I-2021, You are indeed correct. Must get proper...

I-2021,
You are indeed correct. Must get proper sleep before posting.
I find that rather than just moving the thrust levers out of the Flex/MCT detent, it is more reliable in the Sim to move them...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2010, 07:42
Replies: 30
Views: 28,756
Posted By rooaaiast

If PM doesnt push Thrust Levers all the way to...

If PM doesnt push Thrust Levers all the way to TOGA and they are put into CLimb after the V1 cut, you won't get MCT until they are (briefly) put into and out of TOGA position. ( don't ask me how I...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Dec 2010, 22:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,618
Posted By rooaaiast

Mathy, Thanks for that. Obviously a complex...

Mathy,
Thanks for that. Obviously a complex question. Just another mystery of the "Magic Bus" I guess.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2010, 18:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,618
Posted By rooaaiast

A330 Fuel Temp

I have noticed at the end of cruise that the Trim Tank fuel temp is always 5-10 degs higher than the Outer Tank temp. Yet both are roughly of similar surface areas exposed (prior to TFR) to the same...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Nov 2010, 14:00
Replies: 26
Views: 11,242
Posted By rooaaiast

Feather # 3. Saw a major flag carrier do the...

Feather # 3.
Saw a major flag carrier do the same "opposite" offset on the OTS. Can't understand the logic!
Always use SLOP as per SOP myself. Shame it wasn't used in Brazil.
Forum: Tech Log
29th Oct 2010, 09:39
Replies: 60
Views: 27,974
Posted By rooaaiast

Never set it myself as an extra thing to...

Never set it myself as an extra thing to remember- try to keep it simple- but there have been at least two (electric) parking brake valves stuck on/ signalled "set" on the A330 to my knowledge.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2010, 17:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By rooaaiast

Thumbs up Thanks 717tech.

Thanks 717tech.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Oct 2010, 18:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By rooaaiast

B717 smoke on ground

Was in queue behind a B717 with smoke coming from rear left side. A/c ahead reported it to Ground atc who passed it on B717, who reported it as "normal". Was definitely not brakes, and more than an...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Oct 2010, 20:01
Replies: 61
Views: 19,499
Posted By rooaaiast

Tri-opoly (?)

:)Having flown aircraft made by 5 manufacturers, including the big "duopoly" I look forward to the debate when China enters the fray with their "great leap skyward" !
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2010, 19:34
Replies: 10
Views: 5,995
Posted By rooaaiast

Exclamation Cornish Jack, thanks for the answer. I am full of...

Cornish Jack, thanks for the answer. I am full of admiration for anyone who would go down on the wire in the wx I see on rescue programs.
Seems a pity yourself a Tommy Warenz would not get together...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2010, 13:35
Replies: 10
Views: 5,995
Posted By rooaaiast

Question Winchman Spinning

I am a fixed-wing pilot (A330) with only a half hour on a Robinson 22, but have always wondered why the Seach & Rescue winchman has to endure all that dangerous swinging and particularly spinning in...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2010, 17:01
Replies: 175
Views: 34,348
Posted By rooaaiast

Low Time New Pilots

IMHO, having flown commercial with many excellently trained low time co-pilots, that it is not the crude measure of hours that is important, but the quality of the training that has been done in...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2010, 18:41
Replies: 12
Views: 9,290
Posted By rooaaiast

On the 320, outer to inner transfers...

On the 320, outer to inner transfers automatically when inners go below 750kgs, no pilot input.
Personally as a rule of thumb, when the FL+30 is close to the OAT, it's time to get out FCOM3 & see if...
Forum: Flight Testing
29th Jan 2010, 19:17
Replies: 8
Views: 3,093
Posted By rooaaiast

Bariti; I do indeed,but since I see it every...

Bariti;
I do indeed,but since I see it every day, the question remains.
Strange that despite wandering off the relevant aircraft, no-one seems to have an answer.
It shall remain a mystery
Best...
Forum: Flight Testing
27th Jan 2010, 15:14
Replies: 8
Views: 3,093
Posted By rooaaiast

Question Question re forward cant on A320 nosewheel

Having flown various pax aircraft, and now on A320, i have been puzzled why the nosegear is canted forward on the A320. It seems hard on the tyres on tight turns, and doesnt seem to do anything to...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2010, 19:51
Replies: 28
Views: 8,637
Posted By rooaaiast

For the inward retracting mains the autobraking...

For the inward retracting mains the autobraking is necessary when gear retracting for gyro forces, but for forward retracting nose, the braking is not technically necessary
However if there is a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Dec 2009, 20:08
Replies: 23
Views: 5,851
Posted By rooaaiast

Papa2charlie; exactly what I was wondering...

Papa2charlie;
exactly what I was wondering myself! :confused:
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2009, 17:24
Replies: 74
Views: 28,910
Posted By rooaaiast

Juan, thanks for your side. Enjoy flying into...

Juan,
thanks for your side. Enjoy flying into Spain, and yes you do sometimes use your initiave. Not a problem if you plan ahead.
Maybe a little understanding of other languages for english...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Oct 2009, 16:18
Replies: 470
Views: 150,846
Posted By rooaaiast

Appropriate automation

Having flown "iron dial" and current fly-by-wire aircraft, imho pilots should be free to use "appropriate automation". Bad vis, long day, etc are good reasons to use the automatics. Otherwise it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Aug 2009, 10:47
Replies: 3,774
Views: 805,137
Posted By rooaaiast

Silly Season.

How about some analysis rather than opinion or wishlist.
Guess who is pulling out of Dublin,Shannon,Cork,Manchester , etc?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2009, 19:38
Replies: 519
Views: 326,769
Posted By rooaaiast

Thumbs up Know how to fly your airplane

PJ2 Couldnt agree more.
Excellent post.
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2009, 19:53
Replies: 13
Views: 5,050
Posted By rooaaiast

A320 family nosegear canted forward

I operate A320 aircraft and have wondered why the nosegear leg is canted forward.
From ramp observation, the design isn't copied on any other Airbus, or Boeing.
It appears to transfer all the load...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Dec 2008, 17:26
Replies: 29
Views: 22,518
Posted By rooaaiast

Thumbs up I began to notice tinnitus over past few years in...

I began to notice tinnitus over past few years in one ear after 20+ years flying. Only went to own doc after I really began to notice it in the quiet of the night. Sent me for a CAT scan to check if...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Apr 2008, 20:00
Replies: 2
Views: 878
Posted By rooaaiast

Thumbs up Had similar comments about my hearing. Went...

Had similar comments about my hearing. Went privately for a test via a Medical Consultant, and they used whisper tests of words and a slightly different format.
The result was better that the...
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