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Forum: Tech Log
9th Sep 2020, 16:37
Replies: 0
Views: 1,195
Posted By Niallo

B787 Shimming

Regarding the shimming problems between fuselage sections on the B787, I have not found a clear explanation of the shimming.
Are the two imperfect mating surfaces scanned and then individual shims...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Sep 2020, 19:06
Replies: 156
Views: 116,194
Posted By Niallo

Shims

I have not found a clear explanation of the shims. Are the two imperfect mating surfaces scanned and then individual shims made for each mechanical fastener, leaving possible gaps between the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2019, 22:19
Replies: 121
Views: 110,327
Posted By Niallo

Passenger Masks

Does anyone know of any type of breathing mask that a passenger could purchase and pack in their carry-on for when the cabin fills with smoke?
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2018, 22:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By Niallo

Thanks for the detailed info. Somewhat reassuring...

Thanks for the detailed info. Somewhat reassuring that a fume event can be quickly recognised and the source isolated. Niallo
Forum: Tech Log
19th May 2018, 21:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By Niallo

Thx for replies. I am still wondering how you...

Thx for replies. I am still wondering how you identify which engine bleed air to isolate when engine fumes are suspected..
If the cabin crew detect the smell before the flight deck crew (or vice...
Forum: Tech Log
18th May 2018, 00:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Posted By Niallo

Fume Events

Fume events, with adverse effects on crew and passengers, are gaining more attention.
I am wondering:
Can the flight crew identify which engine is responsible if they believe the fume event is due...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2018, 22:36
Replies: 522
Views: 445,664
Posted By Niallo

Fume Events

Fume events, with adverse effects on crew and passengers, are gaining more attention.
I am wondering:
When they notice the fume event, can the flight crew identify the faulty engine?
Can they shut...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2017, 00:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,258
Posted By Niallo

Bombardier CRJ hot weather capability

The National Post (Canada) is reporting on the recent hot weather in Arizona:
"Boeing and Airbus planes flew fine throughout the heat wave, but pilots cannot fly the Bombardier CRJ in extreme...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Oct 2015, 15:43
Replies: 32
Views: 7,675
Posted By Niallo

"Niallo, Spend much time as SLF, do you? Do...

"Niallo,
Spend much time as SLF, do you?
Do you even know what aircraft you're on?"

No, I don't usually know what aircraft I'm on. Does it matter? They're all much the same.

Anyway why...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Oct 2015, 04:01
Replies: 32
Views: 7,675
Posted By Niallo

Passenger windows are a waste of money. Airplanes...

Passenger windows are a waste of money. Airplanes would be cheaper and lighter without them. External video camera channels could be available to passengers who want to see outside.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Oct 2014, 22:19
Replies: 6
Views: 3,863
Posted By Niallo

Luckily, my bag passed the size check. But I...

Luckily, my bag passed the size check.
But I did wonder how the cabin crew deter large persons from attempting to use, and possibly blocking, the over-wing exits in the event of an emergency...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Oct 2014, 21:53
Replies: 6
Views: 3,863
Posted By Niallo

Over-wing Exits

Airlines carefully check the size of carry-on bags to make sure that they will fit in the overhead bins.
How do they check the size of passengers to make sure that they could fit through the...
Forum: Canada
5th May 2014, 15:08
Replies: 21
Views: 8,415
Posted By Niallo

13 Hours on a High Density 777!

"The high density 777s, to my knowledge, are only intended for 6-8 hour segments that are high volume, low yield (i.e., YUL-CDG) so they can compete with Transat and Corsair, for example."
...
Forum: Canada
2nd May 2014, 20:50
Replies: 21
Views: 8,415
Posted By Niallo

AC is heading down the wrong path

The OP asks: "OMG, do you all know how cramped its going to be back there?"

Well, word is getting out about how uncomfortable Air Canada's High Density 777 is for both passengers and flight...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Nov 2013, 22:38
Replies: 113
Views: 31,853
Posted By Niallo

Passenger POV

What about the passenger's opinion? I prefer a captain around 50 yrs old, and a first officer around 30 yrs old to give me confidence that maturity, fitness and youth are properly represented in the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jul 2013, 01:28
Replies: 27
Views: 9,673
Posted By Niallo

Air Canada

If you want to sleep in privacy, the AC pods on the 777 and 767 are the best. They also provide direct access to the aisle for every seat. Unfortunately, AC is going to a higher density seating on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jul 2013, 02:19
Replies: 38
Views: 6,363
Posted By Niallo

Many thx, Hartington for detailed explanations....

Many thx, Hartington for detailed explanations. ITA has always fascinated me because I could not see how it earns any money! However, it is very useful and often gives me a new idea on routing.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jul 2013, 02:34
Replies: 38
Views: 6,363
Posted By Niallo

Thank you Hartington for that excellent...

Thank you Hartington for that excellent explanation. I can understand that providing a WEB site that may be deluged with fare sniffers would be uneconomic unless a certain percentage were converted...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jul 2013, 00:07
Replies: 38
Views: 6,363
Posted By Niallo

Are Airline Booking Sites Fair?

Most airlines provide a WEB site for users to book their flights directly with the airline. Also for users to check fares without booking. Do these sites present the same fare to everyone at a...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2010, 23:26
Replies: 702
Views: 214,007
Posted By Niallo

Here's a viewpoint that some might find...

Here's a viewpoint that some might find irrelevant:

As a passenger, I have always been reassured to see a Captain aged around fifty with a FO aged around thirty.

This seems to me to represent...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2010, 15:37
Replies: 18
Views: 3,037
Posted By Niallo

Thx PBL for clarification as below: By...

Thx PBL for clarification as below:

By "airplane" I take it you mean the airplane including its automated control systems which provide augmented stability.

This seems to imply that the pilots...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Aug 2010, 17:16
Replies: 18
Views: 3,037
Posted By Niallo

I realize my questions may have been naïve and I...

I realize my questions may have been naïve and I thank you all for your patience in replying. I also appreciate the discussion.
I have tried to summarize the replies. Please correct me if I am...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Aug 2010, 21:23
Replies: 17
Views: 5,849
Posted By Niallo

Northbeach, thx so much for taking the time to...

Northbeach, thx so much for taking the time to post this comprehensive info, including the invaluable identification of the symptoms of an unhealthy airline. Your post is a keeper!
Forum: Tech Log
10th Aug 2010, 16:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,037
Posted By Niallo

Thank you all for the informative replies. ...

Thank you all for the informative replies.

So the choice of altitude, and hence the speed margin, is chosen by the flight crew.

Therefore the the flight crew is inherently accepting a risk of...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Aug 2010, 20:53
Replies: 18
Views: 3,037
Posted By Niallo

Aircraft Upset

As an engineer, non-aviation, I am interested in aircraft upsets.
As I understand it, and please correct me if I am wrong, for an aircraft in cruise at high altitude and weight, the allowable...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2010, 16:02
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,740
Posted By Niallo

Small Met Charts

Sepp asked: Does anyone else find it frustrating that, given the potential insurance problems, we have either to:
a) trust our luck to rediculously small charts (Met Office*)...

Don't forget...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th May 2010, 16:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By Niallo

Emergency Diversion

How long does it take for a commercial jet to change its heading to the nearest suitable airfield, in the event of an emergency when time is of the essence?

For example, in ETOPS, an aircraft...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Apr 2010, 19:10
Replies: 100
Views: 17,805
Posted By Niallo

Engineers - any sign of ash damage so far?

I too support a return to the original question.
Presumably current jet engines are highly instrumented and these readings are recorded for later analysis.
I expect that airline engineers and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2010, 15:49
Replies: 27
Views: 3,252
Posted By Niallo

Zoom had it right

Zoom Airlines Canada had it right for a low cost long haul carrier. Their 767s were comfortably equipped and smart. In particular they had a large premium cabin using regular seats with increased...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2010, 18:39
Replies: 21
Views: 10,138
Posted By Niallo

737 to Hawai

I took a recent 737-800 flight YVR to OGG on Westjet.
Seats were comfortable with a 34in pitch. Service good. No complaints.
Surely a narrow body plane has to qualify for ETOPS as rigorously as a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Oct 2009, 15:48
Replies: 12
Views: 1,261
Posted By Niallo

Code Sharing

On a recent trip I noticed that the Flight Information Displays in major airports are overflowing with multiple entries for the same flight, ie codeshares, where one airline pretends to be another....
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jul 2009, 19:52
Replies: 1
Views: 1,126
Posted By Niallo

Under Wing Engine Efficiency

Most two engine airliners have the engines slung below the wings, so does this mean that the thrust line is below the aerodynamic centre?
In steady flight, does a thrust offset from aerodynamic...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jun 2009, 16:24
Replies: 531
Views: 87,207
Posted By Niallo

Passenger seating in the hold

Ryanair are discouraging checked baggage. I believe they don't take cargo. So what will they do with the cargo hold? Can they fit passengers in there?
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2009, 14:56
Replies: 7
Views: 3,071
Posted By Niallo

As of now, 377 viewers of this question but zero...

As of now, 377 viewers of this question but zero replies!
Is this because:
It was a dumb question?
The question was badly written?
To provide an answer would be too time consuming?
There is no...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jun 2009, 19:20
Replies: 7
Views: 3,071
Posted By Niallo

Coffin Corner

I have read with great interest the posts concerning the diminishing range of allowable speeds for a heavy airliner at higher altitudes, ie between stalling and overspeed. Is there any significant...
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