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Search: Posts Made By: Tight Slot
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Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2022, 17:30
Replies: 35
Views: 9,239
Posted By Tight Slot

Thanks. Line pilots becoming unqualified test...

Thanks. Line pilots becoming unqualified test pilots on revenue flights to save a few mins.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2022, 14:12
Replies: 35
Views: 9,239
Posted By Tight Slot

B727 flap use above FL200

Air crash investigation last night…

B727, a non approved procedure of extending trailing edge flaps to 2 whilst pulling the leading edge breaker to prevent any slat movement at FL390…?

How on...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2014, 16:31
Replies: 243
Views: 267,093
Posted By Tight Slot

Thumbs up I'm glad "the" pilot and the stewardess did a...

I'm glad "the" pilot and the stewardess did a good job. Must be hard flying a big crippled jet like that on your own. Makes you wonder why there aren't two or three pilots to do the flying, the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Nov 2013, 21:37
Replies: 25
Views: 5,539
Posted By Tight Slot

OK465, jolly good answer. Its taken a while on...

OK465, jolly good answer. Its taken a while on this thread but finally we have the doughnut! Provides a good indication of high/low for any location for turning final in a 330, now the question of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jun 2012, 17:49
Replies: 18
Views: 7,354
Posted By Tight Slot

A TCX 753 is due to operate the Izmir on 30/06/12...

A TCX 753 is due to operate the Izmir on 30/06/12 out of BHX at 18.40 local if anyone wants to see one in the midlands.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jun 2012, 12:11
Replies: 18
Views: 7,354
Posted By Tight Slot

G-JMAB

11.1 years old is correct! I had the pleasure of flying her into the UK for the first time from the Boeing factory in Seattle :)
Forum: Questions
13th Mar 2010, 11:44
Replies: 21
Views: 17,429
Posted By Tight Slot

"Other" colleagues Javlin? Enlighten me! I use gs...

"Other" colleagues Javlin? Enlighten me! I use gs mini with auto-thrust on 9 out of 10 approaches but into CUN with huge thermal up drafts from them there jungles I tend to use manual thrust,...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2009, 14:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By Tight Slot

I was thinking that too! Vref + 40 at 500' aal...

I was thinking that too! Vref + 40 at 500' aal calls for a go around on any type I've flown. Even ground speed mini on my posh 332 wont give me that much of a "buffer"
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2009, 12:03
Replies: 31
Views: 8,202
Posted By Tight Slot

here here. Yep I would said you're bang on there....

here here. Yep I would said you're bang on there. If one does get into bother, then put out a Mayday or Pan or god knows what, just as long as the ATC unit in that area knows damn well what is going...
Forum: Questions
13th Mar 2009, 19:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,609
Posted By Tight Slot

Rainboe - spot on. Fair do's for the F/O giving...

Rainboe - spot on. Fair do's for the F/O giving good feedback or I've seen this before hints (take on board info) thats what they're there for as a back up or an other opinion.

The old autograph...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Mar 2009, 10:05
Replies: 21
Views: 3,675
Posted By Tight Slot

Wing tip strobes should be on day or night, from...

Wing tip strobes should be on day or night, from the moment the aircraft enters the (an) active runway, all through the flight and untill vacating the runway after landing.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jan 2009, 11:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By Tight Slot

Wrong forum me thinks, off to Wannabies we go

Wrong forum me thinks, off to Wannabies we go
Forum: Questions
16th Jan 2009, 16:16
Replies: 39
Views: 6,296
Posted By Tight Slot

rainboe - for once I agree! Thats where the buck...

rainboe - for once I agree! Thats where the buck stops. End of. Jolly good work by the crew too. Landing onto water in direct law (one thinks) good work!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jan 2009, 12:20
Replies: 38
Views: 5,387
Posted By Tight Slot

Lord Lardy - oh yes it can! We dropped 400ft in...

Lord Lardy - oh yes it can! We dropped 400ft in around 7 seconds. Crew, carts, anything hit the roof. Not nice one bit. One broken arm, and plenty of dry cleaning after it...

An upset is just...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jan 2009, 06:40
Replies: 38
Views: 5,387
Posted By Tight Slot

Enjoyed it?? Bugger that off I hate it! Worst...

Enjoyed it?? Bugger that off I hate it! Worst I've had is an upset not just turb. FL 370, doing .80 I (we) met some mountain wave and went up to .87 right wing high speed stalled, and we dropped...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Dec 2008, 08:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,369
Posted By Tight Slot

Hmmm, try that in a heavy A330 and it will be fun!

Hmmm, try that in a heavy A330 and it will be fun!
Forum: Questions
29th Dec 2008, 01:49
Replies: 18
Views: 16,037
Posted By Tight Slot

Or even worse, making a PA over ground freq. Some...

Or even worse, making a PA over ground freq. Some bright spark in Manch was very good at informing us all on the radio that it was his pleasure to have us on board, our flight time was to be around...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2008, 10:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,255
Posted By Tight Slot

On the 75 (or76..) the aircraft will only think...

On the 75 (or76..) the aircraft will only think of the pitch to gain the pre set ALT CAP altitude. Ie - if you close the thrust levers ( sorry - im airbus now!) on an alt cap, the aircraft will still...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2008, 16:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,255
Posted By Tight Slot

Pushing Flight level change will. That will...

Pushing Flight level change will. That will re-compute an ALT CAP for the given energy.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Oct 2008, 17:32
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By Tight Slot

Thanks very much. TV heaven in the far East,...

Thanks very much. TV heaven in the far East, winner!!

TS
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Oct 2008, 17:01
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By Tight Slot

TV to Laptop

Hello one and all,

I'm off in a week or two, on the Hajj...

Any ideas on how to get my TV programs, either live or recorded from my Sky+ HD box to my laptop whilst I'm out there in Indonesia?
...
Forum: Questions
26th Oct 2008, 16:11
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By Tight Slot

I flash me lights when approaching a VOR in an...

I flash me lights when approaching a VOR in an airway to let the lady drivers in....;)
Forum: Tech Log
25th Oct 2008, 23:48
Replies: 12
Views: 27,223
Posted By Tight Slot

er yeah, when the EPR signals fail... pant...

er yeah, when the EPR signals fail... pant pant.... shall I check me FCOM's again? :)
Forum: Tech Log
25th Oct 2008, 20:11
Replies: 12
Views: 27,223
Posted By Tight Slot

ENGINE POWER SETTING ...

ENGINE POWER SETTING


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Two modes of power setting, EPR and N1 modes are used for engine control depending on...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Oct 2008, 14:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By Tight Slot

A week in CCC? Bugger that off! I'd rather put...

A week in CCC? Bugger that off! I'd rather put sharpe things into my eyes, it's a hole. Bad before Ike, but now.....
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2008, 04:07
Replies: 7
Views: 13,519
Posted By Tight Slot

Why do you think jet aircraft fly higher? Less...

Why do you think jet aircraft fly higher? Less drag perhaps.....

Most modern jet engines work at high RPM, so with the wing design, work best at high alt and a good rpm as per max speed/mach no
...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2008, 03:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,392
Posted By Tight Slot

Gearpins - A320 does say that? The A330 would...

Gearpins - A320 does say that? The A330 would never say such a thing. Good old boy :=:O love me FCOMS me
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Oct 2008, 02:24
Replies: 20
Views: 7,902
Posted By Tight Slot

Me thinks the Easy Airbus fleet has the auto...

Me thinks the Easy Airbus fleet has the auto "Bing" to the cabin when the landing gear is ordered down?? Thats our cue ( A330 ) diff airline, for the cabin crew to be on their seats....
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2008, 02:45
Replies: 23
Views: 83,517
Posted By Tight Slot

Bloody hell!!! And its still a Cat C right??...

Bloody hell!!! And its still a Cat C right?? Whats the Flap 30 limit speed on the -900? We might be getting them (or the -800) soon.

Regards
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2008, 12:06
Replies: 524
Views: 99,321
Posted By Tight Slot

If its the MAN - CCC flight today, I saw the crew...

If its the MAN - CCC flight today, I saw the crew and the're off to CCC as planned. Departs around now. I wished them the best as I'm just back from the entrails of Ike! Hope they take their...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Sep 2008, 12:47
Replies: 14
Views: 10,497
Posted By Tight Slot

Its installed on some of our 330's. Not used...

Its installed on some of our 330's. Not used these days though after the CAA said "How do you train on it?"

"Erm, we can't, no sims to do it within cost..."

Bugger.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2008, 11:36
Replies: 34
Views: 9,356
Posted By Tight Slot

On the A330 its more like 4 times the alt + 10...

On the A330 its more like 4 times the alt + 10 miles or so. It comes down like an empty crisp packet. (Potato chip packet if from the Western parts...) Massive wing with only 170ish tonnes, long way...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Aug 2008, 07:54
Replies: 410
Views: 84,433
Posted By Tight Slot

Just having read The Sun's page 13 this morning....

Just having read The Sun's page 13 this morning. Oh dear Ms Haywood. The oxygen masks failed to inflate.... Well no **** Sherlock! I'd be bloody worried if they did.

Have you ever listened to a...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2008, 16:57
Replies: 52
Views: 39,778
Posted By Tight Slot

763 Jock - Very true! Only problem I've had...

763 Jock - Very true! Only problem I've had whilst doing the same is taking off at MTOW out of MCO or SFB, planned for the uk, then not getting the winds and being over weight for Goose or Gander to...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2008, 16:43
Replies: 52
Views: 39,778
Posted By Tight Slot

Hmmm Cat meet Pigeons me thinks....!

Hmmm Cat meet Pigeons me thinks....!
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