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Search: Posts Made By: BmPilot21
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Forum: ATC Issues
8th Aug 2002, 11:38
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By BmPilot21

ummm, well, I was only born 25 years ago, so I...

ummm, well, I was only born 25 years ago, so I guess I was at school :)
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Aug 2002, 18:48
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By BmPilot21

Fair enough, thanks mate!

Fair enough, thanks mate!
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Aug 2002, 18:25
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By BmPilot21

Why combine LHR director frequencies?

There seems to be an increasing practice of combining LAM and BNN arrivals on 119.72, with 2 controllers on the same frequency, 1 controlling BNN, the other LAM. I understand that you are under...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Aug 2002, 18:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,891
Posted By BmPilot21

There's been an embargo on staff travel on...

There's been an embargo on staff travel on Concorde since it came back into service, despite not usually being full.

I also seem to believe that before the Air France accident staff could travel...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jul 2002, 17:49
Replies: 45
Views: 7,802
Posted By BmPilot21

I think www's first post on the state of play is...

I think www's first post on the state of play is about right. Don't forget several big airlines like bmi and ba have cadets waiting, either to start with the airline, or start previously postponed...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2002, 17:24
Replies: 43
Views: 7,686
Posted By BmPilot21

As someone said, Boeing flight manuals are...

As someone said, Boeing flight manuals are strictly on a 'need to know' basis. I guess the type rating would take about 3 times as long if we knew everything about everything. Pilots know a little...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jul 2002, 19:16
Replies: 43
Views: 7,686
Posted By BmPilot21

ohhhh!! That simple hey? :o :o Oops! Here's...

ohhhh!! That simple hey? :o :o Oops!
Here's me trying to think of some high-brow aerodynamic reason for them!! :) DOH!
Don't look very aerodynamic to me!!

Retires to a distance, slightly...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jul 2002, 19:02
Replies: 43
Views: 7,686
Posted By BmPilot21

Metal strips above airliner's doors.

Does anybody know what the thin metal strips are for above the main doors on airliners. As a Boeing driver, mine has them, as does the 777, A320 etc.

I presume they are for directing the air...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
13th Jul 2002, 20:56
Replies: 80
Views: 9,777
Posted By BmPilot21

Going back to the original question, I have never...

Going back to the original question, I have never had to take over from a Captain, however I have lost count of the number of mistakes that different one's have made, and which i have picked up on. I...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jul 2002, 22:09
Replies: 62
Views: 11,418
Posted By BmPilot21

Lon More, you say that TCAS not being fitted to...

Lon More, you say that TCAS not being fitted to the Russian a/c is irrelevent in this case. If it had a functioning TCAS, then it would have co-ordinated an RA with the DHL, and had both RAs been...
Forum: Tech Log
29th May 2002, 21:03
Replies: 18
Views: 6,382
Posted By BmPilot21

One of the main purposes of reverse thrust is to...

One of the main purposes of reverse thrust is to reduce brake wear (this is especially true on short turnarounds - think low cost and 30'). On the Boeing, autobrake 1-3 is selected before landing....
Forum: ATC Issues
29th May 2002, 20:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,602
Posted By BmPilot21

Spekesoftly - yes, CAP413 does say MAY be...

Spekesoftly - yes, CAP413 does say MAY be ommitted, so there is room for interpretation.
Northernsky - I have 2 main error traps for the QNH - on start up it the ATIS QNH is initially set. The...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2002, 21:23
Replies: 28
Views: 5,099
Posted By BmPilot21

It is an interesting topic. NATS do have an...

It is an interesting topic. NATS do have an obligation to provide a service. However, its a bit like railtrack's decision to close the West Coast mainline every weekend between now an Christmas near...
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2002, 21:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By BmPilot21

Turning the bleeds off during a GPWS escape manoeuvre

What if one of us (god forbid) found ourselves having to perform a GPWS escape manoeuvre for real, and having set full thrust, pitching to the stick shaker, and retracting the speedbrake a/r (ref....
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2002, 15:36
Replies: 30
Views: 6,686
Posted By BmPilot21

"Amen on the readbacks at LAX. The frequency...

"Amen on the readbacks at LAX. The frequency congestion is bad enough there without every transmission being repeated back, sometimes down to the altimeter"

"I will take the opportunity to plead...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th May 2002, 15:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,602
Posted By BmPilot21

Question answered - Thank you! I agree with...

Question answered - Thank you!

I agree with fat controller - I often hear American pilots reading back 'descend 8000 feet' instead of FL80. Not their fault, just what they're used to.

How...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th May 2002, 08:55
Replies: 19
Views: 3,602
Posted By BmPilot21

Incorrect use of 'mb' when QNH 1000 or above by LATCC?

I was always told to omit the phrase 'millibars' when the QNH is 1000 or above (eg 'descend altitude 3000 feet, QNH 1000'), and include it when below 1000 (eg 'descend altitude 3000 feet, QNH 999...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th May 2002, 08:22
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By BmPilot21

I thought that was the point of standard RODs in...

I thought that was the point of standard RODs in the hold - If one a/c reports leaving a level, at say 500fpm, then the next a/c can be cleared to that level, as they will obviously maintain ...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2002, 18:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By BmPilot21

When do I report 'leaving FL'?

A couple of quick questions:

If in the hold, and told to 'report leaving FL80', am I correct in saying that this is met as soon as you have at least a 500fpm ROD? This is obviously different to...
Forum: Tech Log
4th May 2002, 19:14
Replies: 16
Views: 3,073
Posted By BmPilot21

Young Paul, I know where you're coming from,...

Young Paul, I know where you're coming from, however, it depends what is the restrictive factor in your performance calculations. Most take-offs in a 737 are climb limited (as single engine...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2002, 21:16
Replies: 26
Views: 9,371
Posted By BmPilot21

Thanks for your replies, We do always try...

Thanks for your replies,

We do always try and take extra for taxi if its expected. Also, we will usually have more than sector fuel to allow for delays etc. Even if we do take sector fuel, we are...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2002, 20:16
Replies: 26
Views: 9,371
Posted By BmPilot21

Can I use my contingency fuel for delays at the holding point?

If we take sector (minimum) fuel on my 737, which includes 7 mins (150kg) taxi, and then taxi for 15 mins, can I legally depart? I have a 5% contingency of fuel, for unexpected delays, but is this...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jan 2002, 01:38
Replies: 9
Views: 421
Posted By BmPilot21

Post err, yes I have got a 737 job since Sept 11th,...

err, yes I have got a 737 job since Sept 11th, though not with BA.. .And, yes, I did have 200 hrs when I started.. .Sorry to pee on your bonfire, so to speak, old chap. You see, here in Yurope, we do...
Forum: Questions
18th Jan 2002, 11:44
Replies: 65
Views: 4,531
Posted By BmPilot21

Post Some of our training Captain's were 18 when they...

Some of our training Captain's were 18 when they joined as Boeing/Airbus jet F/Os.

Second officers don't normally exist in the UK for short haul, they are mostly long haul 'cruise pilots',...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Nov 2001, 00:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,349
Posted By BmPilot21

Post The correct R/T for an RTO is 'birdseed 121...

The correct R/T for an RTO is 'birdseed 121 stopping', you may add 'engine fire etc' to that if relevent. I might also say 'request full assistance' if I needed it.

I stopped the other day for a...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Nov 2001, 00:09
Replies: 22
Views: 3,613
Posted By BmPilot21

Post 737 can withstand landing at full crab angle...

737 can withstand landing at full crab angle (35kts), but it has a castering main gear which absorbs the impact. Use the crab technique myself, would be concerned about scraping something with wing...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2001, 23:18
Replies: 98
Views: 7,417
Posted By BmPilot21

Post If the 7 BMIR guys/girls have their BMIR date as...

If the 7 BMIR guys/girls have their BMIR date as their joining date, then anyone who joined BMIR after I joined bmi should be made reundant BEFORE ME!

You can't have it going one way only.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2001, 00:19
Replies: 2
Views: 686
Posted By BmPilot21

Post www.ansettworldwide.com...

www.ansettworldwide.com (http://www.ansettworldwide.com)

Captains / F/Os recent on type for operation in NZ:

B737-300 Nov2001 90 days.
A320 Dec 2001 2 years (location unspecified)
Forum: Questions
24th Oct 2001, 00:19
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By BmPilot21

Post www.ansettworldwide.com...

www.ansettworldwide.com (http://www.ansettworldwide.com)

Captains / F/Os recent on type for operation in NZ:

B737-300 Nov2001 90 days.
A320 Dec 2001 2 years (location unspecified)
Forum: Tech Log
20th Oct 2001, 17:15
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By BmPilot21

Post Hi, I know what you mean. The amber range starts...

Hi, I know what you mean. The amber range starts at 135c for generator IN temperature (T), whereas the limit is 157c. The RISE amber range starts at 20c and the limit is 20c. Doesn't make sense,...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Oct 2001, 21:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By BmPilot21

Post I definitely noticed it the other day when the...

I definitely noticed it the other day when the Captain kept the nose in the air longer than usual (with a high nose attitude). The selection of reverse definitely caused a pitch up.

Intersesting,...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2001, 13:47
Replies: 3
Views: 2,260
Posted By BmPilot21

Post Both reasons are correct I believe. High idle is...

Both reasons are correct I believe. High idle is required to improve spool up times in flight. However, on landing, as you say, low idle reduces braking activity.
Two points:
1. There is a 4...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2001, 12:31
Replies: 11
Views: 1,960
Posted By BmPilot21

Post Sorry S&L, this is supposed to be an ...

Sorry S&L, this is supposed to be an
anony-mouse forum!
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2001, 22:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,960
Posted By BmPilot21

Cool Thanks CaptainSandL, ---------------------- ...

Thanks CaptainSandL, ----------------------
----------------------------
;)
Must try it sometime.

[ 21 September 2001: Message edited by: BmPilot21 ]
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Sep 2001, 21:04
Replies: 28
Views: 2,073
Posted By BmPilot21

Post Don't forget the 'retirement bulge' is still...

Don't forget the 'retirement bulge' is still going to happen. Air travel is (was?) still expanding, and up to a few weeks ago flight international kept going on about an up-and-coming pilot shortage....
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