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Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2009, 19:52
Replies: 44
Views: 18,164
Posted By point8six

Good luck to the 49ers - they deserve...

Good luck to the 49ers - they deserve compensation after such a long fight. As for airline unions being composed of "intelligent people at the helm, who do not blindly follow socialist doctrine" -...
Forum: Questions
11th Nov 2009, 08:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,334
Posted By point8six

Hold on OS, I can't let you take all the credit!...

Hold on OS, I can't let you take all the credit! I spent 37 years on 5 different types, ironing out the "hump" at MAN. Naturally, all my F/O's avoided the same by floating in the flare and touching...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2009, 07:48
Replies: 209
Views: 100,923
Posted By point8six

The B707 lost in the Lusaka crash (14 May 1977)...

The B707 lost in the Lusaka crash (14 May 1977) was G-BEBP, operated on charter as a freighter, by Dan-Air. It was originally delivered to PanAm as N765PA.......is that the same accident you are...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Oct 2009, 09:13
Replies: 79
Views: 25,047
Posted By point8six

Three observations on the previous postings:- ...

Three observations on the previous postings:-
1) ATC/pilot communications in non-English is not restricted to France!
2) FANS 1 A/B (CNS-ATM) will reduce the voice communications considerably,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Sep 2009, 09:29
Replies: 239
Views: 41,267
Posted By point8six

First flight on BOAC DC4 Argonaut - June 1956...

First flight on BOAC DC4 Argonaut - June 1956 from Heathrow's North-side "terminal" routeing LHR -Tripoli (bullet-ridden terminal) - Kano -Lagos.
6 months later, returned to LHR on DC4, then after 6...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2009, 14:06
Replies: 13
Views: 1,970
Posted By point8six

Check the FAA -AIM. I believe it is "advisory"...

Check the FAA -AIM. I believe it is "advisory" rather than "mandatory". Different airlines will have differing SOP's over the usage of lights for taxi/Take-off. Be careful that changing procedures...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2009, 18:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,347
Posted By point8six

............and the figures extracted, are the...

............and the figures extracted, are the correct ones and carefully cross-checked.:ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jul 2009, 18:43
Replies: 823
Views: 226,569
Posted By point8six

Dani - most Captains of 60 or thereabouts...

Dani - most Captains of 60 or thereabouts nowadays, flew with many characters in the LHS to whom CRM stood for "Captain's Right Mate" and would not tolerate any conversation, unless instigated by...
Forum: Questions
18th Jul 2009, 16:18
Replies: 58
Views: 6,452
Posted By point8six

As it's a cultural thing in your part of the...

As it's a cultural thing in your part of the world - do your co-pilots call you "Smokey Old" or just "Smokey"?:confused:
Forum: Questions
5th Jul 2009, 09:22
Replies: 51
Views: 14,883
Posted By point8six

A few years back, I trained a 29 year-old Captain...

A few years back, I trained a 29 year-old Captain for the B744F, he had previous command time on the A300. I doubt that there are any under-30s currently, given the state of the industry, especially...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jun 2009, 08:33
Replies: 20
Views: 5,447
Posted By point8six

......just the "Queen of the Skies" shaking her...

......just the "Queen of the Skies" shaking her booty.:E
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jun 2009, 19:36
Replies: 9
Views: 9,770
Posted By point8six

No longer current on B744, but........ T/E flaps...

No longer current on B744, but........ T/E flaps assymetry is only available with normal (hydraulic) operation. If you are down to a minimum of 30 mins electrics available (standby power only), I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th May 2009, 07:45
Replies: 16
Views: 11,308
Posted By point8six

"Standing the thrust levers up" before receiving...

"Standing the thrust levers up" before receiving Take-off clearance from ATC is not an indication of the crew's impatience to get under way.In Chicago (ORD) with it's intersecting runways, we were...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th May 2009, 07:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,674
Posted By point8six

As Wiggy states, there are a number of factors...

As Wiggy states, there are a number of factors that are taken into account when determining the crew numbers. Not all long-haul flights out of London's airports require in-flight relief crew (JFK,...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2009, 14:22
Replies: 13
Views: 9,453
Posted By point8six

Earthing points, according to a 747 Classic FE...

Earthing points, according to a 747 Classic FE instructor (20+ yrs ago) oops there's another one!:E
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd May 2009, 14:16
Replies: 63
Views: 8,048
Posted By point8six

Youngest Captain I trained for the B744F was...

Youngest Captain I trained for the B744F was 29yrs old - he was very good and had previous A300F command experience.
I'm guessing that nowadays the youngest Captain in SIA would be about 35 yrs old.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2009, 07:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Posted By point8six

>stab trim 2 is an informational message -( there...

>stab trim 2 is an informational message -( there is a good write-up about use of the non-normal QRH in Checklist Introduction, Boeing QRH). A careted message requires no reference to the QRH as "the...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2009, 08:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,247
Posted By point8six

Think it was BA (Indonesia)and KLM (Alaska).

Think it was BA (Indonesia)and KLM (Alaska).
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2009, 08:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Posted By point8six

That is the correct logic for tank-to-engine fuel...

That is the correct logic for tank-to-engine fuel panel set-up. Crossfeeds 2&3 are guarded switches and should not be touched in-flight, unless a checklist directs you to do so. Use your knowledge of...
Forum: Questions
24th Apr 2009, 07:33
Replies: 33
Views: 7,011
Posted By point8six

OS - 5 bars? Try CHIJMES.;)

OS - 5 bars? Try CHIJMES.;)
Forum: Questions
18th Apr 2009, 08:47
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By point8six

The answer to your question is - yes. SIA and SIA...

The answer to your question is - yes. SIA and SIA Cargo recruited pilots for the B744 with fATPL, but only from their own cadet scheme. CAAS do not require the second-in-command to hold a full ATPL,...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Apr 2009, 13:18
Replies: 21
Views: 6,415
Posted By point8six

There will be no pressure differential between...

There will be no pressure differential between upper deck and main deck, following activation of the Main Deck Fire arm and depress switch (otherwise it would be impossible for crew member(s) to...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2009, 18:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,555
Posted By point8six

in my last airline - while I sympathise with your...

in my last airline - while I sympathise with your views on "button-pushers" v "stick-and-rudder types" in today's training philosophy, can you enlighten me as to which a/c type + airline + licensing...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Apr 2009, 18:54
Replies: 32
Views: 4,291
Posted By point8six

Seat 62K - not quite right; after Lockheed won...

Seat 62K - not quite right; after Lockheed won the military contract with the C5 Galaxy, Boeing were approached by Juan Trippe of PanAm to design a large passenger jet to replace the B707/DC8. Joe...
Forum: Questions
31st Mar 2009, 08:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,199
Posted By point8six

Prior RTA is in the Boeing FCOM. It displays when...

Prior RTA is in the Boeing FCOM. It displays when there is a previously entered RTA. (Prior means previous). In other words, there is a fix and ETA already entered into the RTA page. If you push this...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2009, 09:08
Replies: 952
Views: 526,058
Posted By point8six

The AKL incident (or accident) was a repeat of a...

The AKL incident (or accident) was a repeat of a similar SQ incident about a year earlier, in which the crew climbed out at V2 - 8kts. Both were caused by the fleet's procedure of overwriting the FMC...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2009, 20:10
Replies: 397
Views: 96,228
Posted By point8six

BelArgUsa I say, steady on there old chap! You...

BelArgUsa
I say, steady on there old chap! You have to remember that not all Pruners have a sense of humo(u)r!:=
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Mar 2009, 14:01
Replies: 22
Views: 2,399
Posted By point8six

I underwent a MRI scan last August - it lasted 40...

I underwent a MRI scan last August - it lasted 40 minutes and as I was unable to focus on the inside of the machine, due to it's proximity, I closed my eyes and promptly fell asleep. The operator...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2009, 08:24
Replies: 34
Views: 7,127
Posted By point8six

CR2 - As in Joe Sutter's book "747" the design...

CR2 - As in Joe Sutter's book "747" the design for the 747 was not the same as the entrant for the military contract, but was a new design using technology from the military concept. In fact it...
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Feb 2009, 19:43
Replies: 356
Views: 59,673
Posted By point8six

Your spelling of obomonation is an abomination in...

Your spelling of obomonation is an abomination in the Obamanation! -whatever.......
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jan 2009, 18:33
Replies: 17
Views: 1,352
Posted By point8six

Perhaps the airlines will sell their surplus...

Perhaps the airlines will sell their surplus sharp plastic knives to " Fridays" in the terminals, so that I won't have to pick up my steak and use my teeth to cut chunks off! ( Yes - I eat before...
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Jan 2009, 07:48
Replies: 17
Views: 3,647
Posted By point8six

X-wind limits will be the airlines' SOP's and may...

X-wind limits will be the airlines' SOP's and may not coincide with the manufacturer's recommended limits, nor other airline's limits. The reason for diverting remains with the Captain, as always!...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
20th Jan 2009, 07:41
Replies: 5
Views: 4,213
Posted By point8six

Ask Sully and his crew - their correct procedure...

Ask Sully and his crew - their correct procedure seemed to turn out alright.:ok:
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
15th Jan 2009, 19:00
Replies: 24
Views: 10,800
Posted By point8six

There is a company consisting of retired pilots...

There is a company consisting of retired pilots (CRM instructors etc.) who are conducting "CRM" type courses for the medics (UK).
So don't dismay, apparently the BMA shown interest for some time in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jan 2009, 10:22
Replies: 42
Views: 8,428
Posted By point8six

1 wife 2 kids 3 logbooks 4 decades of safe...

1 wife
2 kids
3 logbooks
4 decades of safe flying
5 jet type ratings
6 Continents
7 th heaven - retirement:ok:
lots of hours spent looking at the cracks in hotel ceilings, waiting for...
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