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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2009, 14:54
Replies: 65
Views: 9,217
Posted By GE90115BL2

That "lightning" wouldn't happen to have been a...

That "lightning" wouldn't happen to have been a repetitive double flash would it? sounds like the white strobes flashing in cloud, the great un washed down the back wouldn't know the difference!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jun 2009, 14:29
Replies: 65
Views: 9,217
Posted By GE90115BL2

In the last week I've flown that route 4 times...

In the last week I've flown that route 4 times and each time we diverted up to 60 NM off track, no big deal. The CB's and larger convective clouds were quite clear on the Radar and we avoided them....
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jun 2009, 14:23
Replies: 53
Views: 32,566
Posted By GE90115BL2

In the last week I've flown that route 4 times...

In the last week I've flown that route 4 times and each time we diverted up to 60 NM off track, no big deal. The CB's and larger convective clouds were quite clear on the Radar and we avoided them....
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jun 2009, 13:14
Replies: 45
Views: 21,456
Posted By GE90115BL2

From the CX 777 FCOM 2 reference Gear Down...

From the CX 777 FCOM 2 reference Gear Down flights
Type Of Aircraft Operation
Limitations are unchanged except that flight over water is limited to within 50 miles from
land.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2009, 11:31
Replies: 65
Views: 15,585
Posted By GE90115BL2

Air France had a 77W divert to a very cold snow...

Air France had a 77W divert to a very cold snow covered airfield around 2 years ago after the F/O's window overheated, sparked and caught fire.

It happens to the best as well!!:ok:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Jun 2009, 11:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,777
Posted By GE90115BL2

I've already done more than enough to help this...

I've already done more than enough to help this mob out.

I will not be taking any more SLS next year.

Unless they link it to COS09 and a retirement age of 70 !!:D:ugh:
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jun 2009, 03:32
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,283,111
Posted By GE90115BL2

POOL..........this is NOT an Airbus or Boeing...

POOL..........this is NOT an Airbus or Boeing issue ( crew rest location )

It's the AIRLINE that specify where the rest is located depending on how cheap they are.

The 777 has an overhead...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jun 2009, 13:44
Replies: 5
Views: 3,206
Posted By GE90115BL2

5star not true on the 777. the speedbrake is...

5star not true on the 777. the speedbrake is very effective maintaining 180 kts or so down the glideslope with flap 5. So effective that you don't even need full speedbrake:).

I know the A330 is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2009, 06:12
Replies: 243
Views: 50,610
Posted By GE90115BL2

Let's hope they fly to Hamilton New Zealand and...

Let's hope they fly to Hamilton New Zealand and not Hamilton island, that would be a lot worse!!
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2009, 03:14
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,283,111
Posted By GE90115BL2

I'm not an Airbus Pilot but. The fault in...

I'm not an Airbus Pilot but.

The fault in the ISIS doesn't mean the whole display was inop? surely the attitude info would have been ok?
Might the fault mean that the IAS or ALT info on the ISIS...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2009, 14:47
Replies: 18
Views: 4,752
Posted By GE90115BL2

No, can't say I do know the exact distance inside...

No, can't say I do know the exact distance inside a waypoint that causes the legs not to sequence. I've had it happen to me in the past and from memory it had to be maybe 2 miles? I'd must be written...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2009, 12:45
Replies: 18
Views: 4,752
Posted By GE90115BL2

I fully agree, one should not be needing/using...

I fully agree, one should not be needing/using any Vnav guidance then. However while in IMC being radar vectored the distance to go is another tool in your arsenal of situational awareness and can't...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2009, 12:28
Replies: 18
Views: 4,752
Posted By GE90115BL2

Oh yes BGQ's words ...

Oh yes BGQ's words

are 100% correct.

If you pick a waypoint outside where you intend to fly, the FMC legs may not sequence correctly and if you then carry...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2009, 12:23
Replies: 21
Views: 13,302
Posted By GE90115BL2

Thanks.......... I'll admit that when you...

Thanks..........

I'll admit that when you sit here at home trying to fathom it all out it can be a pain...................trying to remeber what IAS matches what IMN at which FL !!

But when...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jun 2009, 13:32
Replies: 5
Views: 3,206
Posted By GE90115BL2

I just re read you post. I'm pretty certain...

I just re read you post.

I'm pretty certain Boeing want you to use the speedbrake to slow down and not the flaps.

Thus the CX policy of not using F20 to maintain speed on the GS.
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jun 2009, 13:12
Replies: 21
Views: 13,302
Posted By GE90115BL2

I thought you basically said once the system...

I thought you basically said once the system swaps from IAS to MACH forget the IAS and fly .82 as the turb penetration speed?
This is not correct for all ops. Normal cruise in the ER as you know is...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jun 2009, 12:51
Replies: 5
Views: 3,206
Posted By GE90115BL2

Extending the flaps close to the limit speed does...

Extending the flaps close to the limit speed does cause wear on the flaps, but under normal conditions you should be 10 to 15 kts below each limit speed anyway.............not a problem.

99% of...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jun 2009, 10:51
Replies: 18
Views: 4,752
Posted By GE90115BL2

A very wise Check Captain once said it was the...

A very wise Check Captain once said it was the direct distance to the next active waypoint and thus the VNav profile assumed you were going directly to it and the progress page distance reflected the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st May 2009, 14:59
Replies: 9
Views: 2,497
Posted By GE90115BL2

much smaller centre tank. ( actually it's not...

much smaller centre tank. ( actually it's not really a centre tank per say, more 2 large pipes between the left and right tanks )

We bought the low gross wt "A" market 200's that cannot be...
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2009, 12:20
Replies: 21
Views: 13,302
Posted By GE90115BL2

good idea. :ok: Might break the sim or at...

good idea. :ok:

Might break the sim or at the very least rough you up a bit !!
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2009, 04:48
Replies: 32
Views: 14,615
Posted By GE90115BL2

I agree with what you say but surely the most...

I agree with what you say but surely the most basic of 777 endorsement training would use LNAV and VNAV for departure covering the V1 cut.
It's the way Boeing designed the aircraft to be flown and...
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2009, 16:52
Replies: 21
Views: 13,302
Posted By GE90115BL2

Boeing say above 25,000' maintain 280 KIAS OR .82...

Boeing say above 25,000' maintain 280 KIAS OR .82 WHICHEVER is less PROVIDING you keep 15 kts above min man spd when below .82

Simple really, just assess the IAS/MACH you are at and slow down to...
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2009, 16:22
Replies: 32
Views: 14,615
Posted By GE90115BL2

I just re-read your original post again and the...

I just re-read your original post again and the following worries me a bit.



Are you or are you not a 777 rated crew member? if you were I can't see why you would need to ask such a BASIC...
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2009, 16:11
Replies: 32
Views: 14,615
Posted By GE90115BL2

Boeingdream787:------- Where do I go and ask??...

Boeingdream787:------- Where do I go and ask?? You can't be serious??

I assume you have a training department in your Airline? A chief Pilot perhaps? A Training Captain you could ask? Even the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th May 2009, 15:37
Replies: 59
Views: 8,026
Posted By GE90115BL2

it's taken 2 pages but Jaded has hit the nail on...

it's taken 2 pages but Jaded has hit the nail on the head.
Forum: Tech Log
27th May 2009, 07:20
Replies: 32
Views: 14,615
Posted By GE90115BL2

100% agree with old smokey and buzz box.:ok: ...

100% agree with old smokey and buzz box.:ok:

In fact in CX we did a quick training session on the 2 methods ( mentioned above by buzz box ) of increasing thrust after V2 in the sim during the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th May 2009, 15:02
Replies: 45
Views: 7,017
Posted By GE90115BL2

sorry guys I've just searched for the video and...

sorry guys I've just searched for the video and can't seem to find it?
Basically Boeing said for a tyre failure don't reject above 80 kts as your ability to stop within the runway available is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th May 2009, 14:34
Replies: 45
Views: 7,017
Posted By GE90115BL2

I suggest you all go to YouTube and search for a...

I suggest you all go to YouTube and search for a Boeing training video on "rejected takeoffs"
It specifically talks about tyres.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th May 2009, 05:14
Replies: 745
Views: 243,348
Posted By GE90115BL2

Just bringing this back to the...

Just bringing this back to the top..........................:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th May 2009, 15:48
Replies: 745
Views: 243,348
Posted By GE90115BL2

I know this is about the DC-9 but I came across...

I know this is about the DC-9 but I came across this TWA 727-200 flight sim on youtube using an x TWA 727-200 cockpit.

It's pretty good.

YouTube - PROJECT 727 - PART I - BOEING 727-200...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2009, 14:14
Replies: 66
Views: 23,123
Posted By GE90115BL2

check out this fellas website for pikkies of the...

check out this fellas website for pikkies of the flight line updated every day or 2 www.paineairport.com (http://www.paineairport.com)


Go to his Paine Field Blog on the right to get all the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th May 2009, 03:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By GE90115BL2

bobrun.................can't you negatively gear...

bobrun.................can't you negatively gear your investment property?

There are leagal ways and means to reduce your taxable income, you need a good Accountant.

Novel idea.:ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th May 2009, 11:33
Replies: 30
Views: 4,645
Posted By GE90115BL2

I suggest if this is a problem with QF then a...

I suggest if this is a problem with QF then a quick letter to their Flight Ops Dept is the correct action.

Mid way through you mention they switch to Ground on 122.55 or 129.9 You should have said...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th May 2009, 02:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,358
Posted By GE90115BL2

huh? They DID get the deadline extended ...

huh?

They DID get the deadline extended

They DID look at legal avenues

They DID manage to get the promise of improvements to the COS 08 offer ( although it would have been nice to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th May 2009, 03:01
Replies: 38
Views: 7,223
Posted By GE90115BL2

If I was a commuter with a family in Oz I'd be...

If I was a commuter with a family in Oz I'd be worried. As for the rest of us it's not applicable.
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