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Forum: Middle East
3rd Oct 2017, 19:35
Replies: 8
Views: 4,549
Posted By ricfly744

I believe this would only apply in case of...

I believe this would only apply in case of communication failure and destination being closed.
So then, you must try to follow what is filed. Try, as other variables may be more relevant then follow...
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2017, 15:12
Replies: 8
Views: 6,336
Posted By ricfly744

https://www.aerotime.aero/en/civil/19781-iran-clos...

https://www.aerotime.aero/en/civil/19781-iran-closes-airspace-for-us-saudi-aircraft
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2017, 15:01
Replies: 8
Views: 6,336
Posted By ricfly744

What do you think may be the implications? Does...

What do you think may be the implications?
Does Saudia routes though it?
Other KSA led coalition countries involved in Yemen are mentioned, but no specifics about UAE.
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2017, 14:59
Replies: 8
Views: 6,336
Posted By ricfly744

IRAN closes airspace to US and KSA

Published on: September 6, 2017
Iran has banned US aircraft – including commercial airlines – from entering its airspace, Iranian FARS news agency reports quoting Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air...
Forum: Middle East
17th Aug 2017, 07:39
Replies: 30
Views: 13,135
Posted By ricfly744

This autoflight specific, is covered in the...

This autoflight specific, is covered in the operational manuals and known to B777 operators and aviators, for me, the fact that many scape slides did not deploy properly or not held in place after...
Forum: Questions
22nd Jul 2017, 15:28
Replies: 0
Views: 1,776
Posted By ricfly744

Near economic crisis and aviation.

Now that we are finally pitching up in our industry and a "pilot's market" is giving us hope, many economic experts are warning about a Stock crash and economic crises for the end of 17 or during 18....
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2017, 15:16
Replies: 33
Views: 32,642
Posted By ricfly744

Last mo, going to PEK, I had to declare a PAN to...

Last mo, going to PEK, I had to declare a PAN to get my WX dev approved.
Forum: Middle East
20th Jul 2017, 20:28
Replies: 159
Views: 91,216
Posted By ricfly744

[QUOTE=speedbirdhopeful1;9836988]I'm not sure...

[QUOTE=speedbirdhopeful1;9836988]I'm not sure what is wrong with this WHEN APPROPRIATE, especially in certain locations like oceanic.

Totally agree with you on this one.

Being reasonable and...
Forum: Middle East
20th Jul 2017, 14:36
Replies: 159
Views: 91,216
Posted By ricfly744

He may not be, what you say, like me, he is just...

He may not be, what you say, like me, he is just a professional captain, that when leaving the FD, delegates full control, communications and flight management to the FO, and in respect to him, the...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2017, 20:16
Replies: 159
Views: 91,216
Posted By ricfly744

Totally agree, so it also happens in EK.... it...

Totally agree, so it also happens in EK.... it happens to me with most FOs, they start a chat with the cabin crew, and some without the headset (NOP if alone). I often see them turning back facing...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2017, 19:37
Replies: 159
Views: 91,216
Posted By ricfly744

Accepted reaction to near collision and TCAS approved procedures - Learning w this ev

http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/ACAS_Bulletin_-_EUROCONTROL

Referring to the above several bulletins, it is not recommended to innitiate any avoidance maneuver based on visual or TA only...
Forum: Middle East
15th Jun 2017, 20:03
Replies: 15
Views: 8,827
Posted By ricfly744

B777 Door (don't let it happen)

As we, in this area, will be the future B777 X or 8/9 opererators in larger numbers, (in case all goes well), please, let's try to make Boeing aware that this horrible flight deck door entry chime...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Jan 2016, 09:13
Replies: 0
Views: 3,150
Posted By ricfly744

What to expect f Cargolux China?

Hi guys,

I am an ex Jade Cargo Capt, currently B777 PIC in the Gulf.

Just got in hands the terms offered by CC. I am considering. As I have CAAC B744 ATPL, could save me from part of the long...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Dec 2015, 00:26
Replies: 357
Views: 406,012
Posted By ricfly744

Hello all, I am presently B777 captain in...

Hello all,

I am presently B777 captain in the Gulf, have been B744 Capt in China before, only left because the company closed.

Not afraid of China, in fact, like it, but would be frustrated if...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Nov 2015, 22:04
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,495,445
Posted By ricfly744

The A321, is a longer A/C and its fuselage may be...

The A321, is a longer A/C and its fuselage may be more sensible to structural damage after a very hard landing.
A previous hard landing was not reported and no one made a proper inspection.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2015, 21:30
Replies: 55
Views: 22,406
Posted By ricfly744

I am not sure about any delay, could not find the...

I am not sure about any delay, could not find the information in the books.
What is in the book, and many pilots overlook, is that the wind information in progress 2/4 (B777) is in reference to the...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2015, 20:38
Replies: 55
Views: 22,406
Posted By ricfly744

As some of you correctly mentioned, in the...

As some of you correctly mentioned, in the overrun incident I used as example, wind was just a factor, but not the cause of the overrun. There was a chain of events. But it was the initial trigger...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2015, 14:25
Replies: 55
Views: 22,406
Posted By ricfly744

Wind Check on final

Hello all,

Let's say your MAX TAIL WIND LIMIT IS 15Kts. (B777), at 500ft, you request wind check and tower reports 14Kts, you can officially land, as the only official wind is the tower reported...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Nov 2014, 10:18
Replies: 16
Views: 5,521
Posted By ricfly744

I don't fly often to DXB, and would like to...

I don't fly often to DXB, and would like to clarify what ATC expects in this case:

I was told to descent to 3000', at 3000' I was cleared for the RNAV 12L approach. The procedure starts at 2000',...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Nov 2014, 09:53
Replies: 10
Views: 8,425
Posted By ricfly744

Step down approach question

Dear all,

Today, on my approach to KORD, I was given a base vector , an instruction to descent to 5000' and to intercept LOCALIZER to RWY 28C.
When stablished on LOC, at 5000' I was instructed:...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2014, 07:21
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,201,133
Posted By ricfly744

in 1979, A Varig Cargo B707 has vanished not long...

in 1979, A Varig Cargo B707 has vanished not long after its departure from Tokyo in route to LAX. Nothing was ever found, no trace.

In the case of this B777, I would not be surprised if there...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2014, 05:52
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,201,133
Posted By ricfly744

Lithium battery fire , Why no one takes this...

Lithium battery fire ,

Why no one takes this in consideration?
These fires cannot be extinguished with halon, and if in the cargo hold, it can take, as we know it had before, a large aircraft...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2014, 17:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,717
Posted By ricfly744

Thread removed......why?

Dear all,

This morning, I have started a thread about my concern in caring lithium batteries with ERG DRILL CODE Z on ETOPS PAX flights, and it was removed, deleted by moderators or someone with...
Forum: Questions
2nd Mar 2014, 10:21
Replies: 3
Views: 2,622
Posted By ricfly744

I really cannot understand how IATA and IFALPA...

I really cannot understand how IATA and IFALPA can accept this on PAX flights, and worse, ETOPS flights. Leaving the PIC with a difficult and uncomfortable decision to make.
IFALPA is co-author of...
Forum: Questions
2nd Mar 2014, 09:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,622
Posted By ricfly744

Dangerous Goods Dill Code Z on PAX ETOPS

Hello all,

I've recently offloaded a cargo of Lithium Ion Batteries (UN3480) as it's "red book" Drill Code was 9FZ.
This was loaded on an ETOPS flight, and even though IATA approves it, I really...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2013, 17:11
Replies: 20
Views: 10,177
Posted By ricfly744

No Cosmo, not at all, I agree with you on being a...

No Cosmo, not at all, I agree with you on being a productive employee for my company, and would likely GO on this one.

My opinion is not important, In fact, I prefer to omit it. I want to know...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2013, 14:47
Replies: 20
Views: 10,177
Posted By ricfly744

Good and quick feedback from many of you, just a...

Good and quick feedback from many of you, just a few hours after my post. Great!

I am now flying the B777, and new in this company. Was told by some colleagues that here, where we fly, if I land...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2013, 09:20
Replies: 20
Views: 10,177
Posted By ricfly744

MEL dilema

We learn that MEL is "only" to be referenced to before TO, after airborne, QHR and NNC will do the job. OK, all agree but I want to ask your opinion about some scenarios.

One: You are dispatched...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Nov 2013, 06:47
Replies: 18
Views: 16,114
Posted By ricfly744

Watching the clip a few more times, we can see...

Watching the clip a few more times, we can see that even after airborne, a significant amount of contamination remained. Not safe. Let's say, wing temperatures soon become different if there is...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2013, 13:50
Replies: 18
Views: 16,114
Posted By ricfly744

Good one Field, thanks for the post. I have...

Good one Field, thanks for the post.
I have seen this tube in the past and wanted to find it again.....very interesting, and we can say that the Russians are one of the most experienced winter...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2013, 21:31
Replies: 18
Views: 16,114
Posted By ricfly744

Pre-takeoff Contamination Check

Hello all,

In my book, this check must be done from outside the aircraft (in very special cases, may be from inside), when HOT expired or WX conditions worsening limiting expected HOT.
My...
Forum: Questions
6th Nov 2013, 18:33
Replies: 16
Views: 5,917
Posted By ricfly744

RTO due FO fail to call speed/incapacitation

Dear all,

I am a B777 Capt, and will have a RTO scenario in my upcoming SIM were the FO will not call 80kt and in consequence, based on the PILOT INCAPACITATION perspective, I will STOP.

My...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Nov 2013, 17:30
Replies: 11
Views: 6,412
Posted By ricfly744

my understanding is that FMC speeds are ALWAYS...

my understanding is that FMC speeds are ALWAYS for BALANCED rwy calculation. In this case it is safe and could be used.
If using any other performance inputs in the calculation, as improved climb,...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2013, 18:10
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,487
Posted By ricfly744

Thumbs up The above, posted a page back by a wise...

The above, posted a page back by a wise colleague, has to be repeated as it is very true, and I agree totally. Long haul just cannot be compared with a 6 sector short haul duty, even if the second...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2013, 00:53
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,487
Posted By ricfly744

To all of you saying it is very basic to keep the...

To all of you saying it is very basic to keep the speed, I agree. Now I ask those who did the STAR conversion from the B744 to the B777, like I recently did.
Do you think you had enough visual app...
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