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Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Mar 2024, 20:41
Replies: 50
Views: 29,613
Posted By TopBunk

WC, well there's name from the past. She was...

WC, well there's name from the past.

She was around a lot at Cranfield in 1988-9 when I was at Trent Air Services and had a fearsome reputation. I was fortunate and avoided having the privilege....
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2023, 12:29
Replies: 445
Views: 128,758
Posted By TopBunk

Forgive me here. I'm 14 years retired from a...

Forgive me here. I'm 14 years retired from a large European operator and operated regularly into many US airports(incl SFO) as Captain of a B747-400.

In my day, iirc, all European operators...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jul 2023, 21:07
Replies: 81
Views: 6,669
Posted By TopBunk

FWIW, I was LHR based for the vast majority of my...

FWIW, I was LHR based for the vast majority of my career before retirement, and flew the A320 family for over 4 years, the rest of my career being on Boeings 737 and 747..

I recall being very...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2023, 06:14
Replies: 39
Views: 9,010
Posted By TopBunk

Doesn't SYD have Cat III facilities yet, or is it...

Doesn't SYD have Cat III facilities yet, or is it still stuck in the 1950's?
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2022, 11:38
Replies: 79
Views: 47,567
Posted By TopBunk

I flew the type for 4 years and don't recall...

I flew the type for 4 years and don't recall being introduced to what you pressed for TOGA! Anyways, sorry for the distraction.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2022, 04:53
Replies: 27
Views: 19,535
Posted By TopBunk

ATC were certainly aware, the sparks created by...

ATC were certainly aware, the sparks created by the tailscrape were clearly visible to them!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2021, 19:37
Replies: 33
Views: 14,008
Posted By TopBunk

Should have been allowed to perish a couple of...

Should have been allowed to perish a couple of decades ago.

Bye bye, you'll not be missed!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Oct 2021, 16:58
Replies: 18
Views: 7,237
Posted By TopBunk

Ah yes, aka Braincrank. Spent many weeks...

Ah yes, aka Braincrank.

Spent many weeks there with few good memories! I have watched the videos and many of the locations were familiar to me.
Forum: Questions
7th Oct 2021, 10:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By TopBunk

Semantics, I know, but it is Manual Reversion and...

Semantics, I know, but it is Manual Reversion and not Manual Reversing.

As in reverts to manual control from hydraulic assistance.

Practiced in the simulator for qualified pilots and on air...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Mar 2021, 12:54
Replies: 47
Views: 9,955
Posted By TopBunk

While flying true tracks would probably be the...

While flying true tracks would probably be the gold standard, surely until every aircraft using the airspace can do that you have to cater for those that can't?
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2021, 13:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,200
Posted By TopBunk

I would have thought that if you need to ask 'Is...

I would have thought that if you need to ask 'Is this too quick for the wipers' then you probably don't need the wipers!
Forum: Tech Log
6th Feb 2021, 09:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,678
Posted By TopBunk

I first joined the fleet in mid 1997 and left in...

I first joined the fleet in mid 1997 and left in mid 2001. The GPS units were being fitted in that timeframe.

I'd go along with Eckhard's thoughts.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2021, 02:38
Replies: 21
Views: 12,808
Posted By TopBunk

Vokes I understand that the UAE importslots...

Vokes

I understand that the UAE importslots of stuff from everywhere to function as (apart from oil) it manufactures diddly squat.

Hence the main point of my question, what freight is shipped...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2021, 11:27
Replies: 21
Views: 12,808
Posted By TopBunk

As a matter of interest and curiosity, what...

As a matter of interest and curiosity, what freight gets shipped from the UAE around the world?

I can only imagine that they must consolidate goods in the UAE from elsewhere and onwards ship as I...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2021, 05:57
Replies: 36
Views: 14,763
Posted By TopBunk

As an aside, I recall flying over Siberia in...

As an aside, I recall flying over Siberia in winter probably about 15 years ago.

We were in a B744 @ FL370 or so. The SAT outside was pretty much standard ISA at about -56degC, the temperature on...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Nov 2020, 18:30
Replies: 18
Views: 5,176
Posted By TopBunk

If you have stuff you will never need again what...

If you have stuff you will never need again what should you do?

Throw it away or try to sell it and raise some cash to support the business?

I'm not quite sure of the ownership of the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Nov 2020, 18:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By TopBunk

No GIV specific knowledge, but after take off...

No GIV specific knowledge, but after take off isn't the nosewheel braked by a snubber or somesuch on retraction into the wheel well?

Is the snubber worn/missing?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2020, 13:55
Replies: 13
Views: 6,578
Posted By TopBunk

At a VERY quick glance, in your first example you...

At a VERY quick glance, in your first example you state a 3.5deg glideslope to get your answer.

In the second example you then use a 3 deg glideslope?

I'm obviously missing something
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2020, 06:02
Replies: 16
Views: 3,501
Posted By TopBunk

I'd suggest that on an otherwise unrestricted...

I'd suggest that on an otherwise unrestricted route,that you plan for a cruise segment of at least 10 minutes, you don't really want a parabolic up-down lob (you were talking B737 sized aircraft)..
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2020, 16:13
Replies: 178
Views: 56,984
Posted By TopBunk

Dixi I think you'll find that BA have...

Dixi

I think you'll find that BA have operated 57 B747-400's. I further believe the other 3 were probably GSS operated freighters on a cargo contract.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jul 2020, 22:14
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,853,207
Posted By TopBunk

GS My heartfelt thoughts and best wishes are...

GS

My heartfelt thoughts and best wishes are with you and my former colleagues (and current friends) on the fleet.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jul 2020, 22:00
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,853,207
Posted By TopBunk

Angry GS I would think that the consultation is...

GS

I would think that the consultation is more about what happens to those on the fleet rather than the aircraft being brought back, unfortunately :cry
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jul 2020, 21:44
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,853,207
Posted By TopBunk

Apparently BA have announced by internal email...

Apparently BA have announced by internal email this evening that the B747-400 fleet will not return to service.

A VERY sad day as a retired BA B747-400 captain.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jun 2020, 18:08
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,853,207
Posted By TopBunk

FFS Longtimer, How can you ask that question...

FFS Longtimer,

How can you ask that question when no proposal is on the table and no such question has been asked of the pilots?

Show some decorum, man
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2020, 19:10
Replies: 42
Views: 12,134
Posted By TopBunk

Vortex, As I said, I didn't want to talk...

Vortex,

As I said, I didn't want to talk about the message so as to detract from my point (I may agree with your sentiment, or not), but to look at the legality of the flight.

From what I could...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2020, 18:47
Replies: 42
Views: 12,134
Posted By TopBunk

Rather than the message on the banner, how does a...

Rather than the message on the banner, how does a SEP aircraft towing a banner over a city comply with the ANO regarding landing in the event of an engine failure?

There may be a case to answer by...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2020, 11:16
Replies: 21
Views: 6,047
Posted By TopBunk

Musta I'm sure you meant to say 'maintain...

Musta

I'm sure you meant to say 'maintain 6000ft on QNH' and not FL60
Forum: PPRuNe Problems or Queries
21st Apr 2020, 13:38
Replies: 19
Views: 7,698
Posted By TopBunk

Thumbs up Thanks Denti. Great tip

Thanks Denti. Great tip
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Apr 2020, 07:54
Replies: 98
Views: 33,538
Posted By TopBunk

You could also go to White Hart Lane and sit in...

You could also go to White Hart Lane and sit in the Spurs trophy room ;)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2020, 05:22
Replies: 56
Views: 34,665
Posted By TopBunk

hongi /ˈhɒŋi/ noun NZ noun: hongi;...

hongi
/ˈhɒŋi/

noun
NZ
noun: hongi; plural noun: hongis

a traditional Maori greeting in which people press their noses together.

Took all of 2 seconds to find out!
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2020, 19:35
Replies: 14
Views: 4,629
Posted By TopBunk

I don't recall F20 on the 737! F25, was an...

I don't recall F20 on the 737!

F25, was an option for T/O, although I don't recall ever using more than 10.

B737-2/-3/-4 experienced - many years ago!
Forum: Tech Log
21st Aug 2019, 10:00
Replies: 26
Views: 6,828
Posted By TopBunk

What circumstances would require you to need...

What circumstances would require you to need extra thrust?

To gain extra ROC you can trade airspeed/Mach for a (short) while. Anything else could and maybe should require a call to ATC saying...
Forum: Middle East
18th Aug 2019, 06:42
Replies: 6
Views: 8,418
Posted By TopBunk

Were they ever:mad:

Were they ever:mad:
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jul 2019, 15:59
Replies: 22
Views: 11,205
Posted By TopBunk

Trawling through my old (10yrs) copy of the...

Trawling through my old (10yrs) copy of the CDL/MEL manual, for an A321 the following penalties apply for a single missing wingtip fence:

T/O and approach limiting weights reduced by 8910kgs
One...
Forum: Questions
20th Jun 2019, 20:40
Replies: 5
Views: 3,942
Posted By TopBunk

Eckhard MEX 05 - exactly right. A place...

Eckhard

MEX 05 - exactly right. A place that is tough enough with the turn to final from the north east in a 'heavy' given the density altitude and approach speeds in a B747-400!

It's...
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