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Forum: Tech Log
8th Apr 2014, 11:03
Replies: 20
Views: 10,500
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Not all GE engines rotate the same way...... The...

Not all GE engines rotate the same way...... The GE-NX rotates the same way as RR engines.
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Apr 2014, 11:30
Replies: 458
Views: 283,775
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Yes my vision is 20/20 corrected. As a matter of...

Yes my vision is 20/20 corrected. As a matter of fact until 2007 I did not require any correction to my vision to maintain a Class 1 medical.

The challenge we face as pilots are the inconsistent...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Apr 2014, 20:26
Replies: 458
Views: 283,775
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

I had traumatic damage to my right eye in 1992...

I had traumatic damage to my right eye in 1992 from a piece of metal. The piece was removed and damage repaired. Six days later I had an intraocular implant put in. 30 days later the sight in that...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Oct 2013, 22:37
Replies: 71
Views: 13,471
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

May I suggest going to the Transport Canada...

May I suggest going to the Transport Canada website Transport Canada / Transports Canada (http://www.tc.gc.ca) and look for the book Sharing the Skies. You can download the PDF files and read them....
Forum: Tech Log
11th Feb 2013, 16:12
Replies: 11
Views: 2,857
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

The buffer is G related. It is 1.3g and it does...

The buffer is G related. It is 1.3g and it does not change with CI choices. To put perspective on this a 30 degree bank turn is 1.15G and light turbulence is 1.05 to 1.1G.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2013, 14:48
Replies: 5
Views: 4,612
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

FCOM volume 4 has all the information on how the...

FCOM volume 4 has all the information on how the FMGC works with winds. There is an integration formula that applies a weighting factor of current winds as measured to entered winds based on...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2012, 16:34
Replies: 5
Views: 5,201
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

There is a direct relationship between the length...

There is a direct relationship between the length of time from forecast issue and the ability to predict accurately. TAF's are issued every 6 hours and constructed around the principle of 6 hour...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Sep 2012, 06:06
Replies: 5
Views: 5,201
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Original concept based on wether forecast time...

Original concept based on wether forecast time periods and reliability decreasing as time from forecast issue is longer. At 6 hours in all likelihood the worst case scenario is in the 6-12 hour...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jul 2012, 16:51
Replies: 21
Views: 6,850
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Some facts....... FMS systems do have buffet...

Some facts.......

FMS systems do have buffet boundary protection, low speed and high speed, generally 1.2 to 1.3 g depending on the manufacturer and aircraft type.

They also do have temperature...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2012, 23:54
Replies: 21
Views: 6,850
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Aircraft FCOMs and FCTMs discuss step climbs in...

Aircraft FCOMs and FCTMs discuss step climbs in the context of zero or constant wind. A good flight planning system understands the incremental fuel and cost for the step climb and compares it to the...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2012, 19:59
Replies: 11
Views: 3,458
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

In short yes. There are newer tools coming on to...

In short yes. There are newer tools coming on to the market that offer much better tactical and strategic fuel decision making methodologies.

The FMS is a good tool to fly the aircraft using a...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2012, 18:13
Replies: 11
Views: 3,458
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Falcon, relying on any of the FMS predictions for...

Falcon, relying on any of the FMS predictions for assessment of fuel savings is a mugs game. The tool is very primitive to start with, uses different parameters and algorithms than a flight planning...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2012, 15:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,458
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

I think you might want to review that thought...

I think you might want to review that thought process.....

Max Range Cruise (MRC) is the top of the Specific Range curve. The bottom of the Drag Curve (Min Drag) is the Maximum Endurance Speed;...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jun 2012, 15:47
Replies: 4
Views: 4,022
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

FAR/EASA 25 standards require that fuel quantity...

FAR/EASA 25 standards require that fuel quantity indicating systems only display useable fuel. The general process description is that aircraft manufacturers determine the point where fuel is...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2012, 20:58
Replies: 31
Views: 10,432
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

You are seven times more likely to have a bird...

You are seven times more likely to have a bird strike at night than during the day. Many migratory species wait until nightfall and then ride the winds at altitude to get a higher groundspeed.
...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2012, 18:01
Replies: 14
Views: 5,907
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

It would help if you expand on what you mean by...

It would help if you expand on what you mean by "good". Many times pilots complain about how information is depicted on the OFP. That is solely a formatting issue for a database output report. If you...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2012, 14:22
Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

A321, the Airbus document and a similar Boeing...

A321, the Airbus document and a similar Boeing document are very basic and quite generic.

My link to the Transport Canada document earlier in this thread is far more detailed. Use in combination...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2012, 13:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,802
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

The comparison of technology between an FMS and a...

The comparison of technology between an FMS and a flight planning system is like a basic calculator (FMS) and a top of the line PC (CFP).

The comments about the recency of winds in a CFP is...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2012, 13:27
Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Dariusz, sorry for the delayed reply I have been...

Dariusz, sorry for the delayed reply I have been away working.

Sorry if you feel harshly treated, but your post contained sentences that were prescriptive in their structure and defined "actions"...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2012, 22:09
Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Machinbird, you are correct, with good local...

Machinbird, you are correct, with good local knowledge and practice you can and see large birds. I also agree with your comments about using common sense about using runways with known active bird...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2012, 18:51
Replies: 27
Views: 4,980
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Darisuszw, may I suggest you do a little more...

Darisuszw, may I suggest you do a little more research on the subject before making definitive recommendations on techniques for bird strike mitigation. Having worked in this area of flight safety...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2011, 00:47
Replies: 46
Views: 10,651
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Raininglogic a little research from manufacturers...

Raininglogic a little research from manufacturers presentations on failure data might be in order........

Reduce temperatures and stress with flex thrust and the probability of failure reduces.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2011, 20:18
Replies: 46
Views: 10,651
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

There is no increased risk of bird strikes with a...

There is no increased risk of bird strikes with a Flex Takeoff. The data does not support this purported theory in any way.

It is also important to remember that by reducing thrust you increase...
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2011, 18:18
Replies: 17
Views: 4,896
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

This is standard FMS logic, does not matter which...

This is standard FMS logic, does not matter which aircraft and whose box. If the direct "to" point is a part of any of the route in the FMS then all points prior to that point are deleted. In this...
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2011, 14:43
Replies: 8
Views: 15,772
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Citation 2 +1 FL in LIDO means that the system...

Citation 2 +1 FL in LIDO means that the system recalculates the entire flight plan on the same lateral route using one "usable" FL above or below and provides the time and burn difference.

One...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2011, 13:24
Replies: 8
Views: 15,772
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

LIDO uses the "singapore model" to calculate this...

LIDO uses the "singapore model" to calculate this value. The model mathematically quantifies both the velocity and direction differences between two altitudes. Generally 2000 feet above and below the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2011, 16:10
Replies: 23
Views: 17,887
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

9G I am curious what is the requirement for APMS...

9G I am curious what is the requirement for APMS data to calculate the CI. APMS is a valuable tool to calculate the Performance Degradation Factor, but this is not a component of the CI calculations....
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2011, 12:36
Replies: 23
Views: 17,887
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Thoughts to consider..... 1. LRC and CI...

Thoughts to consider.....

1. LRC and CI values have no direct relationship and many LRC values in QRH's are poorly or not corrected for wind.

2. The most accurate CI values are very airline and...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2011, 16:16
Replies: 3
Views: 3,508
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

With a single ETOPS alternate there is only one...

With a single ETOPS alternate there is only one nominated alternate airport and therefore it is impossible to have an ETP. What is important is to understand where the critical point for fuel is. It...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Apr 2011, 11:45
Replies: 117
Views: 18,509
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Analysis of data shows that the bird strike rate...

Analysis of data shows that the bird strike rate is higher at night than during the day.

And once again, I can confirm it is an urban legend that aircraft weather radar systems can be detected by...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2011, 20:01
Replies: 117
Views: 18,509
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

I stand corrected on that. I just rechecked and...

I stand corrected on that. I just rechecked and the value is 60 degrees of bank in the Canadian regs.

However, the point is moot because in reality given the roll rate of jet aircraft and the...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2011, 19:30
Replies: 117
Views: 18,509
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

By regulatory definition more than 45 degrees of...

By regulatory definition more than 45 degrees of roll is considered aerobatics.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2011, 17:33
Replies: 117
Views: 18,509
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Misd-again, Bingo! My point exactly, a small...

Misd-again, Bingo! My point exactly, a small vertical change will put you out of harms way. The same concept as TCAS maneuvers. The concept of aerobatic bank angles is fundamentally flawed from a...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2011, 23:28
Replies: 117
Views: 18,509
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Lomapaseo, valid points, but there is already...

Lomapaseo, valid points, but there is already activity in the industry on the issue of bird strike certification standards not being adequate.

I have considerable experience working in the...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2011, 14:16
Replies: 117
Views: 18,509
Posted By Canuckbirdstrike

Lots of good discussion here and as always an...

Lots of good discussion here and as always an evolving thread.

The perception that statistically this is not a risk is a flawed argument for two reason; first the data just does not support the...
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