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Forum: Questions
30th Jun 2017, 03:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Posted By titaniumwings

Interesting. Must have been really bad. Possibly...

Interesting. Must have been really bad. Possibly with the growing affluence,p prevalence and ease of plane travel such cases are getting more rare.

Thanks again for sharing.
Forum: Questions
28th Jun 2017, 15:29
Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Posted By titaniumwings

More than enough. Constructive comments and...

More than enough. Constructive comments and discussion points.

Some point I thought of, some points I didn't. Maybe not everyone will take every point but the points did expand my mind. Greater...
Forum: Questions
28th Jun 2017, 13:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Posted By titaniumwings

I wish to draw your attention to the word...

I wish to draw your attention to the word non-compulsory. The nature of flying is such that there is no exhaustive formula to cover all scenarios.

I am also not asking for scenarios covered by...
Forum: Questions
27th Jun 2017, 16:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Posted By titaniumwings

I may not have made it clear. I meant situation...

I may not have made it clear. I meant situation where you are not compelled to return.

Eg if your passenger received news that her mother met an accident and is in critical condition and she wish...
Forum: Questions
27th Jun 2017, 04:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Posted By titaniumwings

Non-Compulsory Reasons for Ramp Turn Back

Notwithstanding the guided and compulsory reasons (eg MEL, dispatch, bomb threat, unruly passenger), what other reasons would you return to the gate?

This question seems fairly easy to answer if...
Forum: Questions
22nd Apr 2017, 05:51
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

For any discussion to be meaningful, especially...

For any discussion to be meaningful, especially technical ones, logical points and reasoning would be necessary. Blanket statements may not be. There are many ways to operate. Other than those...
Forum: Questions
21st Apr 2017, 13:31
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

Actually the last part of this reply is what I am...

Actually the last part of this reply is what I am partially verifying. Let's just take a CAT 1 for reference, vis required 800m 200'. Without precipitation, what TAF would you consider near minimums?...
Forum: Questions
21st Apr 2017, 13:21
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

Just to clarify. The decision that I am talking...

Just to clarify. The decision that I am talking about is not whether to land, rather it is whether to launch the flight on time or to carry extra fuel to wait over the tempo period of which by...
Forum: Questions
21st Apr 2017, 09:26
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

Do We Discount for Precipitation for Landing Minima?

Just to re-frame to a simple question.

The reported (MET) and forecast (TAF) visibility is based on static clear condition, so do we apply a multiplier or safety factor for conservatism for...
Forum: Questions
20th Feb 2015, 03:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,181
Posted By titaniumwings

I guess this may depend on the type of aircraft n...

I guess this may depend on the type of aircraft n its fmc. You may need to cater for basic denominator and assume that fmc provides no such help with profile. Different pilots may have different...
Forum: Questions
14th Feb 2015, 14:11
Replies: 19
Views: 8,682
Posted By titaniumwings

Is there any possibility in drawing a parallel...

Is there any possibility in drawing a parallel with the scenario of a commander encountering a no flare when giving away a sector to a FO. Is there time to disconnect to land (if SOP allows it) or...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2015, 06:48
Replies: 62
Views: 22,411
Posted By titaniumwings

Let's try to relate to conventional aircraft and...

Let's try to relate to conventional aircraft and talk about in air characteristics as it is more relevant to flying. In an oversimplifying attempt of explanation.

In air for conventional aircraft...
Forum: Questions
30th Jan 2015, 23:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,913
Posted By titaniumwings

That's a nail on the head. I am just amazed at...

That's a nail on the head. I am just amazed at your use of "sometime" in your reply. I had thought that all initial training was like that. I show you, follow me through, you do it (with correction...
Forum: Questions
30th Jan 2015, 12:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,913
Posted By titaniumwings

Impending Firm Landing and Salvation-Jet Muti Crew

This discussion is focused on jet landings in a multi-crew environment.

Pilots are trained to use peripheral vision to judge and react accordingly to sink rate. Many pilots use RA callouts too.
...
Forum: Questions
28th Jan 2015, 10:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,925
Posted By titaniumwings

Probably many jets use 1nm=300' at finals. At...

Probably many jets use 1nm=300' at finals. At distance and height, this may change.

1nm to lose 10kt works rather well in level, on des I reckon probably have to use at least 1.5nm.

All these...
Forum: Questions
24th Jan 2015, 00:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,925
Posted By titaniumwings

I will take the second one. That's why I try to...

I will take the second one. That's why I try to learn as much as I can. By uncomfortable in this context I take it that we mean initiating a missed approach before 1000' agl.

Apprehension n...
Forum: Questions
23rd Jan 2015, 12:14
Replies: 13
Views: 2,925
Posted By titaniumwings

Ironically I never had a case or a feeling of...

Ironically I never had a case or a feeling of which I never made it. Never had to report to office for ALAR program. Hopefully not.

But I heard of many who land deep into the runway (cos they...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jan 2015, 11:11
Replies: 4
Views: 5,969
Posted By titaniumwings

On our 330 if the MAPT is located before the...

On our 330 if the MAPT is located before the threshold you can only use selected for the vertical profile. Else fully managed.
Forum: Questions
23rd Jan 2015, 11:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,925
Posted By titaniumwings

How High and Fast Can You Really be?

Let us assume the basic stabilization height (1000' agl) and criteria (vref, ldg config etc) for typical industry standard.

Can I consult the guide(s) you use for gauging whether you can make...
Forum: Questions
21st Jan 2015, 05:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,324
Posted By titaniumwings

I cannot explain this myself but I feel safer...

I cannot explain this myself but I feel safer driving, at least in my country, than flying. Though statistics may prove otherwise in terms of chances.

Nonetheless I am not unhappy with such...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2015, 04:49
Replies: 15
Views: 7,542
Posted By titaniumwings

By radio position update I mean radio navaids...

By radio position update I mean radio navaids updates IRS which in turn updates the FMC.

I do not know what is Kalman Filter. Could you explain how it works?

The 3 IRS has an algorithm which...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2015, 07:43
Replies: 15
Views: 7,542
Posted By titaniumwings

IRS drifts. This results in inaccuracy. This...

IRS drifts. This results in inaccuracy. This inaccuracy is assumed constant when GPS n radio updating goes offline, known as BIAS. This constant it applied back to IRS position to approximate present...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2015, 03:17
Replies: 15
Views: 7,542
Posted By titaniumwings

This understanding is primarily for the Airbus....

This understanding is primarily for the Airbus. Please correct if incorrect.

GPS feeds to IRS. GPS->IRS=GPIRS. This is higher priority than radio updating.
GPIRS feeds to FM for position update....
Forum: Questions
18th Jan 2015, 08:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,324
Posted By titaniumwings

Those who have been around may attest that not...

Those who have been around may attest that not all (probably most) companies are so straightforward n clear cut. Operational efficiency (aka costs n profits) adds much pressure to some. Challenge if...
Forum: Questions
17th Jan 2015, 08:07
Replies: 10
Views: 2,324
Posted By titaniumwings

That's really hard to beat =)

That's really hard to beat =)
Forum: Questions
16th Jan 2015, 11:54
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

Revelation is a trainer is advocating a factor of...

Revelation is a trainer is advocating a factor of 0.5 in the evaluation of visibility in precipitation. This means in rain a 2km visibility can be interpreted as 1km. The dynamic term is also...
Forum: Questions
15th Jan 2015, 11:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,324
Posted By titaniumwings

Frankly I also wish that it was that simple. Upon...

Frankly I also wish that it was that simple. Upon revisiting the "Tech Log" part I saw no such listing or summary. By "kill" I mean Incident/Accident Report required.

Thanks again.
Forum: Questions
15th Jan 2015, 09:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,324
Posted By titaniumwings

Things which are most likely to 'kill' you

To know your enemy is the first step in avoiding and mitigating it. This is a LIGHT-HEARTED but 'true' thread to identify the BIGGEST threat in your daily operations. A few examples:

1. Calm and...
Forum: Questions
15th Jan 2015, 08:53
Replies: 0
Views: 983
Posted By titaniumwings

Weather Evaluation

Dear Aviators,

I know most of you have had meteorology classes but I have seen some people having their own individual techniques/quick checks when it comes to making sense out of the weather....
Forum: Questions
15th Jan 2015, 08:33
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

Hi Intruder, I try to put this as clearly as...

Hi Intruder,

I try to put this as clearly as I can. What this idea is trying to illustrate is only on the visibility part of the minimums.

Say weather is reported at 2km and this is measured...
Forum: Questions
13th Jan 2015, 03:04
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

I am sorry, perhaps I did not make it clear and...

I am sorry, perhaps I did not make it clear and created some misunderstanding. As I mentioned for dispatch purposes the weather is checked against the minimums on the approach charts. The legality...
Forum: Questions
12th Jan 2015, 11:37
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

The operations for low vis approaches are often...

The operations for low vis approaches are often very thoroughly defined. To keep things simple let's discuss about Cat 1 and the visibility required to see the runway.

The basic questions are:
...
Forum: Questions
12th Jan 2015, 10:58
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

Dear Goldenrivett, So you also agree with...

Dear Goldenrivett,

So you also agree with Method 1. It is interesting that though the cloud base and visibility are above Cat 1 appr charts but in "reality" you actually do not see the runway...
Forum: Questions
12th Jan 2015, 08:05
Replies: 22
Views: 7,681
Posted By titaniumwings

Visibility for Minima-measurement n evaluation

Dear Aviators,

I wish to consult the learned ones for opinions on a few issues on the visibility criteria for landing minimum. Let's talk about typical Cat 1 minima for discussion; 200' and 800m...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2014, 08:40
Replies: 28
Views: 10,318
Posted By titaniumwings

1. Boeing yokes interconnected and mirror A/P...

1. Boeing yokes interconnected and mirror A/P activity, Airbus sidestick movement independent of each other and fixed when A/P engaged

2. Boeing thrust levers move with autothrottle engaged,...
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