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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2024, 19:39
Replies: 18
Views: 4,988
Posted By Occy

The thread title is a little misleading mainly...

The thread title is a little misleading mainly because there was no “fuel leak”.

Executive summary…. A lot of words to say “the crossfeed valve was open when it should’ve been closed.”
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2023, 09:17
Replies: 43
Views: 14,033
Posted By Occy

They are exactly the same design as the 75/767 on...

They are exactly the same design as the 75/767 on this model.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2023, 09:51
Replies: 24
Views: 8,623
Posted By Occy

Whenever a door arming problem is encountered… ...

Whenever a door arming problem is encountered…

the correct Qantas procedure..

is not to send the SO to jiggle anything..:confused:
It’s not to arm and then re arm or otherwise fiddle…:D
it s...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2023, 03:19
Replies: 148
Views: 57,125
Posted By Occy

When an engine fails, the checklist directs you...

When an engine fails, the checklist directs you to start the APU. It should start. But, in this case, it may have already been running… traditionally for ETOPS/EDTO on the 737 the APU is always left...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jan 2023, 07:58
Replies: 148
Views: 57,125
Posted By Occy

For those not listening and just speculating on...

For those not listening and just speculating on random info they find on the internet, it didn’t happen at top of climb.:ugh::ugh:
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2021, 06:56
Replies: 9
Views: 4,110
Posted By Occy

It’s quite simple actually. You determine the...

It’s quite simple actually. You determine the distance from the threshold (r) and height above obstacle clearance surface. You need to be above this surface by the following:

A = BG + ISA dev +...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2021, 22:20
Replies: 26
Views: 8,553
Posted By Occy

Vmo minus a few knots, you get there quicker and...

Vmo minus a few knots, you get there quicker and ATC thinks you’re bad ass and not to be trifled with. Mike drop.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2021, 23:47
Replies: 18
Views: 6,320
Posted By Occy

FlyingStone finally, someone with some...

FlyingStone

finally, someone with some sense. While y’all are pulling thrust levers down low and making rushed diagnoses about vibrations… this guy calmly climbs to MSA, undertakes some analysis...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2021, 13:28
Replies: 19
Views: 5,433
Posted By Occy

I believe, back in the day, if the overspeed...

I believe, back in the day, if the overspeed warning wasn’t going off for most of the flight and you were flying.. beers were on you that evening.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2021, 11:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,761
Posted By Occy

They have sliced bread back then?

They have sliced bread back then?
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2021, 08:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Posted By Occy

Yeah ok, I don't get too fussed about entering...

Yeah ok, I don't get too fussed about entering any of that. If I have a high QNH and I'm worried about an at or below, I'll just be vigilant with monitoring, use VSD and the boards as necessary or...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2021, 08:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Posted By Occy

Yep, only ever tried it prior to TOD (otherwise...

Yep, only ever tried it prior to TOD (otherwise why bother). To clarify, the thrust/drag required stuff happens shortly after transition. Can’t see how it’s mandatory for VNAV approach, you have...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2021, 04:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Posted By Occy

My experience is that putting the actual QNH...

My experience is that putting the actual QNH usually in results in a “drag required” message closely followed by the auto throttle adding thrust or the opposite: thrust coming on followed by “drag...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2021, 11:07
Replies: 18
Views: 7,901
Posted By Occy

No fuel dump capability on the 737.

No fuel dump capability on the 737.
Forum: Tech Log
25th Feb 2021, 11:20
Replies: 13
Views: 5,322
Posted By Occy

I think it’s a great question. To the posters...

I think it’s a great question. To the posters that suggest you “follow the qrh procedure”, I would point out that none of the 3 Boeings I have flown have any checklist for this. Maybe some aircraft...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2021, 05:10
Replies: 80
Views: 12,715
Posted By Occy

And not that it’s been an issue for a year or so,...

And not that it’s been an issue for a year or so, but listening to some of the muppet-like word for word read backs on busy ATC frequencies (e.g. Sydney ground) kills me. I can cut internationals...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2021, 09:52
Replies: 21
Views: 7,109
Posted By Occy

couldn’t agree more, drag it in from 30 miles if...

couldn’t agree more, drag it in from 30 miles if you want, who f$#king cares! :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2021, 01:21
Replies: 81
Views: 20,294
Posted By Occy

Yep, Sounds sensible. Why not expand the policy...

Yep, Sounds sensible. Why not expand the policy to allow a check pilot to turn off a hydraulic system or trip a genny offline to give the crew a real world handle of a non normal?
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jan 2021, 11:16
Replies: 871
Views: 965,479
Posted By Occy

Good to see all you armchair experts have put...

Good to see all you armchair experts have put your COVID epidemiology second guessing on hold for a moment and gone back to what you really “know” i.e. accident investigation via flightradar data. :D
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Sep 2020, 10:00
Replies: 9
Views: 6,121
Posted By Occy

Look I’m absolutely sure you’re right. I...

Look I’m absolutely sure you’re right. I immediately leap to conspiracy theory style explanations to explain simple events.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Aug 2020, 13:08
Replies: 60
Views: 40,295
Posted By Occy

not sure what fed ex manuals say but our company...

not sure what fed ex manuals say but our company says the following about unsafe gear indications:

”It is unlikely that a low flypast of the control tower will add much to the information derived...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2020, 11:41
Replies: 23
Views: 5,054
Posted By Occy

At my company for RNP and ILS/GLS approaches it’s...

At my company for RNP and ILS/GLS approaches it’s 50ft RA.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2020, 09:22
Replies: 186
Views: 39,493
Posted By Occy

I love hand flying, but you gotta pick your...

I love hand flying, but you gotta pick your moment. I disconnected quite early one day when ATC was annoying the sh$t out of us with multiple 1000 ft altitude changes and my offsider says, “I’m not...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2020, 13:15
Replies: 44
Views: 11,276
Posted By Occy

I’m not a massive fan of spending too much time...

I’m not a massive fan of spending too much time heads down in “the box” at low level, as some people here mention. However, if the missed approach is complex, it’s worth making sure you at least tidy...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2020, 12:33
Replies: 21
Views: 4,885
Posted By Occy

I wouldn’t really characterise it as an airport,...

I wouldn’t really characterise it as an airport, it’s more of an overpriced shopping centre with overpriced parking that has a few aero bridges and a runway.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2020, 13:11
Replies: 18
Views: 10,105
Posted By Occy

some next level detective work there mate, you...

some next level detective work there mate, you got your finger on that pulse.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2020, 12:36
Replies: 152
Views: 78,456
Posted By Occy

tee hee, let’s release a virus so we can buy a...

tee hee, let’s release a virus so we can buy a company with $5b Of debt, priceless!

”when you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras”...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2020, 10:53
Replies: 21
Views: 9,260
Posted By Occy

How incredibly interesting eggplant, drops...

How incredibly interesting

eggplant, drops of water emoticons
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2020, 01:40
Replies: 287
Views: 56,983
Posted By Occy

Seems to be a lot of mountains being made out of...

Seems to be a lot of mountains being made out of mole hills here...

A similar situation cropped up in Sydney about a year ago. We were on descent going south when centre abruptly tells us to do a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Mar 2020, 11:16
Replies: 126
Views: 68,104
Posted By Occy

Pilots are experts and just super knowledgeable...

Pilots are experts and just super knowledgeable about everything.

How to run an airline better than everyone else, kinda goes without saying I suppose.
Economics.
Government.
Epidemiology.
And...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2020, 15:30
Replies: 70
Views: 35,063
Posted By Occy

Great info, thanks for your post. i have one...

Great info, thanks for your post.

i have one question. Probably more for approach controllers, but when we have an “at or below” altitude is it annoying if we level off when we are cleared lower?...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2020, 00:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,515
Posted By Occy

No, I think you guys have it all wrong. It’s the...

No, I think you guys have it all wrong. It’s the aviation equivalent of that guy in Adelaide who filled his ford laser up with water and put on a snorkel and went to the local drive thru bottle-o. So...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2019, 10:38
Replies: 125
Views: 101,680
Posted By Occy

I totally agree with the “do you know you i am?”...

I totally agree with the “do you know you i am?” part. Sounds like the guy carried on like a total dick. Seems to be increasingly common on aircraft these days.

You lost me when you started on...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2019, 09:05
Replies: 51
Views: 23,572
Posted By Occy

Only pilots could complicate the simple act of...

Only pilots could complicate the simple act of using a switch that has 3 positions - on, off and start.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2019, 04:01
Replies: 11
Views: 8,460
Posted By Occy

Also, every time you talk to someone you simply...

Also, every time you talk to someone you simply MUST tell them what QNH you have set. :eek:
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