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Search: Posts Made By: Old Aero Guy
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Forum: Questions
11th Oct 2014, 19:29
Replies: 35
Views: 13,029
Posted By Old Aero Guy

The route was roughly: Hong Kong Tokyo ...

The route was roughly:
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Midway Island
Los Angeles
New York
London

Remember, this was for a non-stop flight record so the route was constructed of a number of segments.
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2014, 20:19
Replies: 10
Views: 5,305
Posted By Old Aero Guy

"So the different limit between configuration is...

"So the different limit between configuration is just a matter of design made by airplane manufacturers?"

No, the difference is written into the certification regulations.

The actual "g" limits...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2014, 23:16
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,145,939
Posted By Old Aero Guy

With a forward speed of 190kts and an L/D of 20: ...

With a forward speed of 190kts and an L/D of 20:

Forward speed - 320.6 ft/sec

Vertical speed - 16.0 ft/sec

This is about the structural limit for the landing gear so it wouldn't be conducive...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Nov 2013, 23:50
Replies: 273
Views: 105,683
Posted By Old Aero Guy

It was the "Hunchback of Mukilteo".

It was the "Hunchback of Mukilteo".
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jun 2012, 16:13
Replies: 39
Views: 13,279
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Folded for ground operations & high speed cruise...

Folded for ground operations & high speed cruise & climb.

Extended for increased aspect ration benefits in takeoff, cruise and landing.

Any thoughts?

I believe that Boeing is doing this...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Apr 2010, 19:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,011
Posted By Old Aero Guy

The ability have a controlled glide and...

The ability have a controlled glide and accomplish a landing flare with all engines inoperative is a certification requirement.

A safe landing is not guaranteed though.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2009, 23:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Suggest you see your own thread on Airliners.net....

Suggest you see your own thread on Airliners.net.

Aircraft Controllability With All Engines Failure — Tech Ops Forum | Airliners.net...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jul 2009, 13:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,717
Posted By Old Aero Guy

You might want to change the thread title since...

You might want to change the thread title since it says the airplane is a 777 while the cited article and the picture clearly show that its a 767.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2009, 13:17
Replies: 206
Views: 138,653
Posted By Old Aero Guy

FOD isn't the primary reason for LE retraction...

FOD isn't the primary reason for LE retraction with reverse thrust. The main concern is fatigue due to exhaust impingment on the LE while in reverse.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2009, 17:06
Replies: 32
Views: 12,813
Posted By Old Aero Guy

The tabs are there to increase rudder camber then...

The tabs are there to increase rudder camber then the rudder is deflected, thereby increasing rudder effectiveness.

Several other Boeing airplanes use double hinged rudders. Look at the lower...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Feb 2009, 14:46
Replies: 26
Views: 4,269
Posted By Old Aero Guy

So Zeke, remind me again, how much revenue did SQ...

So Zeke, remind me again, how much revenue did SQ earn from the A380 in 2005 and 2006. Demo and training flights are fine but that's not what the airplane was created for.

The business card...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Feb 2009, 13:24
Replies: 26
Views: 4,269
Posted By Old Aero Guy

It's also good to recall that the first A380...

It's also good to recall that the first A380 revenue service with SQ was in Oct 2007.

Or are you implying that SQ pilots were in command of the A380 on its first flight?

Funny, I thought Airbus...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Feb 2009, 13:14
Replies: 26
Views: 4,269
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Fliegenmong - Your tee shirt would go well with...

Fliegenmong - Your tee shirt would go well with my Singapore Airlines business cards that say:

2006 - First to Fly the A380
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2008, 02:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,453
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Tail strike protection is also available on the...

Tail strike protection is also available on the 777-200LR.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Nov 2008, 18:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,485
Posted By Old Aero Guy

It would be better for your friend to contact the...

It would be better for your friend to contact the appropriate airport authority or the country's civil aviation authority.

Since your friend's crane has the potential to limit operations at...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Sep 2008, 14:18
Replies: 26
Views: 5,932
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Great reply Mr. Tullamarine. It's spot on.

Great reply Mr. Tullamarine.

It's spot on.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Sep 2008, 20:22
Replies: 25
Views: 7,083
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Quote: Let's get some facts right. The...

Quote:

Let's get some facts right.

The reason it was grounded is that a catering truck damaged the fuselage skin - nothing more sinister that that. (Reply 17)

The comments in this forum...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jul 2008, 13:45
Replies: 31
Views: 8,871
Posted By Old Aero Guy

"I’m not sure why the efficiency difference with...

"I’m not sure why the efficiency difference with the 777. My guesses from the economics viewpoint are that the weight difference has to be one factor – it weighs a lot more than the same capacity...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2008, 19:26
Replies: 20
Views: 3,570
Posted By Old Aero Guy

It depends entirely on the cargo loads you...

It depends entirely on the cargo loads you require on particular routes as well. For some routes as a result, a 744 will always beat a 777 due to cargo capacity, while other routes cannot justify a...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th May 2008, 16:49
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,134,948
Posted By Old Aero Guy

This should answer a few of the theories...

This should answer a few of the theories postulated on this thread.
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Mar 2008, 15:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,891
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Funny, but the YouTube link is about the A350,...

Funny, but the YouTube link is about the A350, not the A380.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Mar 2008, 15:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,891
Posted By Old Aero Guy

I know if no instance where B laughed at A over...

I know if no instance where B laughed at A over the A380.

Do you have an example?
Forum: Tech Log
19th Mar 2008, 14:46
Replies: 48
Views: 10,726
Posted By Old Aero Guy

"...in my mind, if you were to put a 747 into...

"...in my mind, if you were to put a 747 into orbit, the internal air pressure and the outside vaccum would surely make it rip open? the space shuttle must be made of some strong stuff..."

Not...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Nov 2007, 19:27
Replies: 54
Views: 25,257
Posted By Old Aero Guy

As stated on an earlier topic, although the...

As stated on an earlier topic, although the GE90-115B had a good first 3 years with no IFSD, they have now had 5 in the last 5 months. (Reply 33)

Do you have a reference for the 5 IFSD's in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Nov 2007, 19:18
Replies: 54
Views: 25,257
Posted By Old Aero Guy

"range fully loaded": A342: 8000 nm A343:...

"range fully loaded":
A342: 8000 nm
A343: 7400 nm
A346: 7750 / 7900 nm (depending on engine)

the corresponding figure for the 777 would have to be "max. payload range":
B777-300ER 5500 nm ...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Nov 2007, 19:33
Replies: 54
Views: 25,257
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Actually, AF have plenty of A342 and A343 both of...

Actually, AF have plenty of A342 and A343 both of which have >30% higher maximum payload range than the 777-300ER. (Reply17)

Huh? I'm sure this must be news to AF and the rest of the aviation...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2007, 14:45
Replies: 9
Views: 3,525
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Isn't RVSM more of a function of airplane...

Isn't RVSM more of a function of airplane altimeter accuracy and the ability of the autopilot to hold altitude? I don't see that the controllers have a major role in RVSM.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2007, 15:35
Replies: 11
Views: 4,502
Posted By Old Aero Guy

You won't find h. tail or v. tail anti-ice on all...

You won't find h. tail or v. tail anti-ice on all current (and most past) Airbus and Boeing airplanes.

The OEMs demonstrate acceptable stability and control with 3" artificial ice shapes on all...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Mar 2007, 03:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,004
Posted By Old Aero Guy

You could start by reading FAR Part 25.

You could start by reading FAR Part 25.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2007, 12:52
Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Yes, the parts that aren't there can't fail.

Yes, the parts that aren't there can't fail.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2006, 20:17
Replies: 8
Views: 4,290
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Boeing published a book some years ago that shows...

Boeing published a book some years ago that shows the winds on various city pair airway/jet routes based on annual, seasonal and monthly conditions. The wind levels are expressed as a function of...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2006, 14:21
Replies: 192
Views: 70,223
Posted By Old Aero Guy

To say that the groupings are based only on EIS...

To say that the groupings are based only on EIS is patently false.


The 757 and 767 introduced two crew operation with much more flight deck automation even though they entered service about the...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2006, 15:52
Replies: 192
Views: 70,223
Posted By Old Aero Guy

Yes, you could do that, but you'd be missing some...

Yes, you could do that, but you'd be missing some things that are important to the hull loss rate that the link report shows.

http://www.boeing.com/news/techissues/pdf/statsum.pdf

First, look...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Dec 2006, 17:35
Replies: 192
Views: 70,223
Posted By Old Aero Guy

The first two events were not hull losses. The...

The first two events were not hull losses. The airplanes were repaired and returned to service.
You are correct, the GOL incident was the first 737NG hull loss. However, since this was the first...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Dec 2006, 16:49
Replies: 192
Views: 70,223
Posted By Old Aero Guy

The data are through 2005. The 737NG hull losses...

The data are through 2005. The 737NG hull losses rate still stands at zero. If you have other data, please provide it with a source.

Total number of 733/734/735 hull losses (manufactured over...
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