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Forum: Tech Log

11th Mar 2004, 22:50

Replies: 25

Firewall an NG - what do you get

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Posted By LightenupFrancis

I'll chime in. On the -700 dash power takeoff, I...

I'll chime in. On the -700 dash power takeoff, I nearly firewall the throttles to get the 22k we paid for, even though software changes to come will give us 24k. So that tells me you get what you...

Forum: Rumours & News

2nd Oct 2003, 23:26

Replies: 12

B717 Evac @ Bos

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Posted By LightenupFrancis

To blow the fire bottle(s) for a hot start seems...

To blow the fire bottle(s) for a hot start seems a little excessive, but maybe they actually had fire lights also and other indications. As for the 717 being a new name for the MD 80, yes and no. ...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

12th Aug 2003, 22:34

Replies: 40

Fast jets flown by non-military pilots. Is it safe?

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Posted By LightenupFrancis

I'm sure that many civilian types could handle...

I'm sure that many civilian types could handle the rigors of flying a fast jet, BUT only under the following conditions as a rule:
1. They get an indepth checkout in the aircraft they plan on...

Forum: Military Aviation

12th Aug 2003, 22:18

Replies: 3

US military aircraft crashes in South Korea

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Posted By LightenupFrancis

I flew C-12s in Korea with USAF and Humphreys is...

I flew C-12s in Korea with USAF and Humphreys is probably 65 miles south of Seoul, let alone the crash occuring SW of it. Army flies them out of Humphreys as well as out of Seoul Mil, so it could...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd May 2003, 10:33

Replies: 20

Do You Reduce Your Climb Rate In The Last !000 ft?

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Posted By LightenupFrancis

Reduce the VSI if you are climbing manually for...

Reduce the VSI if you are climbing manually for the reasons everyone has stated already (RA avoidance and overshoot). If flying on the autopilot, you will need to quickly lower the VSI wheel or else...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Apr 2003, 23:26

Replies: 14

How does an INS take account of wind drift?

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Posted By LightenupFrancis

The INS/IRS or whatever the aircraft has,...

The INS/IRS or whatever the aircraft has, incorporates 3 gyros, representing the 3 D axis, so it can sense yaw associated with wind drift. Think about how sensitiive these gyros are when they sense...

Forum: Tech Log

4th Sep 2001, 02:06

Replies: 14

Calculating cloud heights with radar?

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Posted By LightenupFrancis

I agree with what Manflex55 said regarding the...

I agree with what Manflex55 said regarding the tilt and 60 to 1 rule. I take it one step further by remembering that the earth is round and its horizon constantly falling. Hence, for every 60nm...

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