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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jun 2009, 18:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,000
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

That's great, thanks Intruder! Does anyone...

That's great, thanks Intruder!

Does anyone know about any other aircraft?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2009, 23:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,000
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Single Engine Taxi

Last summer I flew with US Airways from Philadelphia International Airport. The aircraft was a Boeing 757. Typical of most Cactus flights, we taxied to the active with only Engine No. 2 running.
...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2009, 18:22
Replies: 6
Views: 3,066
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

In Boeing's typically layman terms, "the door is...

In Boeing's typically layman terms, "the door is bigger than the door frame". Cabin pressure is perhaps the biggest factor, however (I won't pretend that I have any figures like the guys above).
Forum: Tech Log
20th Mar 2009, 21:09
Replies: 14
Views: 10,341
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

The CFM-56 can fail?

The CFM-56 can fail?
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2009, 00:53
Replies: 33
Views: 6,470
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

I'm not able to view the picture. Could you link...

I'm not able to view the picture. Could you link me to the picture wherever it's hosted? :)
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2009, 22:46
Replies: 2
Views: 10,037
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

The aviation enthusiast side of me REALLY likes...

The aviation enthusiast side of me REALLY likes those LeapX open-rotors, as does the nerdy side!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Feb 2009, 00:38
Replies: 17
Views: 3,516
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Throttle Procedure for Boeing Landings

Hello,

I am most familiar with Airbus aircraft procedures, but I have been gaining an interest in Boeing systems lately.

I know that in an Airbus, the Auto Thrust is fully commanded (left in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Jan 2009, 11:11
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Pilot Hearing Strictness?

Hi guys,

I recently had an eye exam in Specsavers, where they gave me the all clear for everything. Still, I haven't had a hearing test since I was much younger and I'm a little paranoid that I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jan 2009, 19:59
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

I don't believe so, I think my mother just always...

I don't believe so, I think my mother just always loved the name. That, and the islands are spelled "Aran" (or "Árann" in Irish).

And the L-1011, there was a great ship!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jan 2009, 11:03
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Boeing 787 Pilots

Hey guys/girls,

I'm curious to know if there are any pilots out there whose companies are receiving Boeing 787 Dreamliners, of which those pilots wish to fly?

In other words, are there any...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2009, 22:12
Replies: 20
Views: 5,501
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

It'll do it. Maybe not full. My local airport's...

It'll do it. Maybe not full. My local airport's runway is 1,200m and the ATR 72-500 (full) takes off about two-thirds of the way down on the roll for a 45 minute flight.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Nov 2008, 00:48
Replies: 103
Views: 9,660
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Concorde Airbus A330 Boeing 777 Boeing...

Concorde
Airbus A330
Boeing 777
Boeing 757
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Nov 2008, 00:44
Replies: 20
Views: 9,119
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Ryanair B737-800?

Ryanair B737-800?
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Nov 2008, 23:41
Replies: 34
Views: 12,923
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

TCAS vs. ATC: who takes priority?

Hey again, still feeling inquisitive :8

I'm sure that there's probably one definite answer for this in the ol' Pilot's textbook, but I was just curious about it:

When it comes to traffic...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Nov 2008, 07:33
Replies: 26
Views: 10,136
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: Tech Log
21st Nov 2008, 07:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,398
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

It's not in the A320 then?

It's not in the A320 then?
Forum: Tech Log
19th Nov 2008, 21:34
Replies: 26
Views: 10,136
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Boeing Landing Gear Lever: UP & OFF

Hi there,

A question regarding the "Landing Gear" lever on Boeing aircraft.

What is the difference between the "UP" and "OFF" positions?

As well as this, do you not have to pass the lever...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2008, 20:16
Replies: 13
Views: 9,582
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Thanks guys. It's remarkable how quickly a...

Thanks guys.

It's remarkable how quickly a BAe-146 can stop without thrust reversers!
Forum: Tech Log
16th Nov 2008, 22:27
Replies: 13
Views: 9,582
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

BAe-146 - Tail Spoiler on Finals?

Question concerning the BAe-146/Avro RJ.

I've seen many landings of the BAe-146, both on YouTube and from watching them land at my local airport (Galway, Ireland).

When exactly does the "lift...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Nov 2008, 23:31
Replies: 9
Views: 90,325
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Thank you Northbeach and PBY!

Thank you Northbeach and PBY!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Nov 2008, 23:24
Replies: 13
Views: 1,568
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

There's a tiny number of A320s in the world...

There's a tiny number of A320s in the world without wingtip fences.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2008, 21:45
Replies: 9
Views: 90,325
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Thanks DtA. Anyone else have any insight? :)

Thanks DtA.

Anyone else have any insight? :)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2008, 21:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,105
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

He means that since the aft of the plane is...

He means that since the aft of the plane is shallower than the rest (it curves up from the bottom), the cabin position is altered to allow cargo to be placed efficiently in the shallower parts :)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Nov 2008, 23:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,334
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

The latest news from Mick is that he intends to...

The latest news from Mick is that he intends to buy cheap long-haul aircraft from dying European airlines.

There's two rotting Silverjet B767-200s at Shannon if he wants them...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Nov 2008, 21:38
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

I might just do that FD! There's an Aer...

I might just do that FD!

There's an Aer Arann hub 5 miles from me. Is the rudder the main component of the Yaw Damper though?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Nov 2008, 19:54
Replies: 9
Views: 90,325
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Airbus Landing Speeds

A question for all the Airbus pilots out there. What is the landing speed of an Airbus?

The reason I ask this is because I use the feelThere Airbus A320-series add-on for MS Flight Simulator.
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Nov 2008, 19:48
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Is Yaw Damper not a form of Autorudder? :confused:

Is Yaw Damper not a form of Autorudder? :confused:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Nov 2008, 00:29
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

I would imagine that any modern jetliner would...

I would imagine that any modern jetliner would have an Autorudder system built into it which activates after acceleration altitude, for obvious reasons (we don't want another American Airlines A300...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Oct 2008, 09:45
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

I believe the reason for this is that Airbus...

I believe the reason for this is that Airbus designed the Fly-By-Wire system in the A330 and A340 to respond in a similar fashion to the A320. Remember, rather than moving the control surfaces...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Oct 2008, 00:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Princess Julianna Airport Question

Hey there,

Something else I'm curious about. How are airliners allowed to land at Princess Julianna Int'l Airport in St. Martin if there is no Instrument Landing System available?

I was under...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Oct 2008, 02:50
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Great, thanks. Does this training have to be done...

Great, thanks. Does this training have to be done each time a pilot changes ship or can it all be covered in the initial type rating?

If an airline had multiple A320-series planes, could a pilot...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Oct 2008, 02:19
Replies: 17
Views: 1,128
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

A320-series Interoperability Question

Hello everyone,

I was always curious to know. If a pilot is a regular driver of a particular A320-series aircraft e.g. A319, is he/she able to jump into another A32x without any type-rating...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Aug 2008, 13:33
Replies: 24
Views: 12,599
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Good news on the ears front guys. On both of the...

Good news on the ears front guys. On both of the flights I took home from Florida, I had no pain or discomfort at all. I sucked on loads of those menthol candies and took two Ibuprofen tablets just...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Aug 2008, 18:13
Replies: 24
Views: 12,599
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Sure, the pint's on me! I only found out...

Sure, the pint's on me!

I only found out recently that, under certain circumstances, pilots are allowed wear contact lenses, is that common these days?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Aug 2008, 05:41
Replies: 24
Views: 12,599
Posted By TheCosmicFrog

Brilliant thanks, I know the ones. I'll be sure...

Brilliant thanks, I know the ones. I'll be sure to buy a packet!
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