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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jul 2016, 13:03
Replies: 28
Views: 5,373
Posted By actus reus

Sled, I could give you chapter and verse...

Sled,

I could give you chapter and verse where your statements concerning the inputs that led to the the Forsyth drivel are just plainly wrong: wrong; wrong; wrong.

And by the way, I happen to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2016, 09:02
Replies: 28
Views: 5,373
Posted By actus reus

Balloon, My point was that the submissions...

Balloon,

My point was that the submissions were never tested in any manner and that is obvious in the report. If someone said 'it'; 'it' was taken as fact.

That is unacceptable if anyone wants...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2016, 08:42
Replies: 28
Views: 5,373
Posted By actus reus

Sled, I am not a simpleton; we all know that...

Sled,

I am not a simpleton; we all know that there are multiple documents that must be consulted

in aviation in every jurisdiction.

And I do not support 'all things CASA'.

In your little...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2016, 02:15
Replies: 28
Views: 5,373
Posted By actus reus

Cleared, I agree; that would be the way to...

Cleared,

I agree; that would be the way to go. Also, with the NZ offences, you also have to look at offences under the ACT which are not included in the regulations as such.

Why this need to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2016, 01:19
Replies: 28
Views: 5,373
Posted By actus reus

ARM, You are quite right, I was waiting for...

ARM,

You are quite right, I was waiting for the font of all knowledge to decry me.

mcgrath,

Yes, if Lead Balloon said it, it automatically is correct. Well, not in this case.

As for the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2016, 05:18
Replies: 28
Views: 5,373
Posted By actus reus

I posted this previously: "For my sins, I...

I posted this previously:

"For my sins, I have obtained AOCs for various entities from Malta, the Bahamas, the USA, the UK, HKG, China, NZ and Oz; that is what I do.

I can tell you one thing,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th May 2016, 14:04
Replies: 26
Views: 7,492
Posted By actus reus

Lead, I do not think a 'brain dump' of...

Lead,
I do not think a 'brain dump' of information makes a compelling point. OZ says it all.

Having flown in the 777 test programme in 1995, I can assure you that 1090 was a 'live'

concept...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th May 2016, 21:27
Replies: 26
Views: 7,492
Posted By actus reus

Sorry, made a mistake. Russia's use of VDL-4 was...

Sorry, made a mistake. Russia's use of VDL-4 was to determine what Wake Turbulence Separation was needed between aircraft on approach.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th May 2016, 12:14
Replies: 26
Views: 7,492
Posted By actus reus

Lead, True, except that the VDL mode 4 trial in...

Lead,
True, except that the VDL mode 4 trial in Miami led the FAA to basically abandon VDL-4.
Airlines were buying aircraft back in late 1997 that had 1090 fitted whether the airline wanted it or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th May 2016, 10:07
Replies: 22
Views: 4,273
Posted By actus reus

Last election, Truss promised to 'amend the Civil...

Last election, Truss promised to 'amend the Civil Aviation Act' to benefit industry etc.
What did he do? He amended the 'Civil Aviation Act': the TOTAL amendment was to change the number of Board...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2016, 04:48
Replies: 13
Views: 3,365
Posted By actus reus

I assume that Beech looked at both 'worse case'...

I assume that Beech looked at both 'worse case' scenarios and deemed that both were acceptable and fitted within the criteria of forces that an average pilot was prepared to accept for a period of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2016, 02:16
Replies: 13
Views: 3,365
Posted By actus reus

Ok AU-501, In uneducated test pilot speak,...

Ok AU-501,

In uneducated test pilot speak, the effect of additional weight on the control wheel/ control column is to change the stick force per G.

In other words, the aircraft will feel like...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th May 2016, 13:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,365
Posted By actus reus

Djpil, Completely correct. Old Akro, ...

Djpil,

Completely correct.

Old Akro,

Mechanical flight control systems (particularly those that have geared effects or tab controls) are very susceptible to bob weight. In normal conditions...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th May 2016, 07:24
Replies: 37
Views: 6,707
Posted By actus reus

Dick, You are right about the intentions. Part...

Dick,
You are right about the intentions. Part 141 / 142 differs from the US same numbered parts but the idea was that 141 (simple flying training) would not need an AOC, nor would a Grade One...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2016, 12:25
Replies: 417
Views: 44,160
Posted By actus reus

Humm, I have not participated in this...

Humm,

I have not participated in this thread though I have very much enjoyed reading all the comments.

Well done all.

Somehow, after that little exchange, the oxygen seems to have gone out...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Apr 2016, 12:32
Replies: 92
Views: 17,289
Posted By actus reus

Sled, The rumour from the owner was: 1....

Sled,

The rumour from the owner was:

1. Modification to the carburettor, (apparently to stop excess fuel consumption?);

2. Modification with some sort of fuel cock mechanism under the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Apr 2016, 04:14
Replies: 417
Views: 44,160
Posted By actus reus

Agrajag, You are correct re TCAS and the...

Agrajag,

You are correct re TCAS and the changes to the closure algorithms amongst other 'tweaks'.

'TCAS LOAD 7' is the one.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2016, 03:30
Replies: 22
Views: 8,246
Posted By actus reus

Dadanawa, A spreadsheet?? I do not know...

Dadanawa,

A spreadsheet??

I do not know what job you have now but you should consider being an approach designer or a nav data base coder.

From a 'planning' point of view, i.e. on the ground...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Apr 2016, 21:53
Replies: 92
Views: 17,289
Posted By actus reus

Gee, and to think that with the Wilga, I was...

Gee, and to think that with the Wilga, I was talking about alleged modifications to the fuel system!

The comments (from those who are better qualified than me) followed the (alleged) engine...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Apr 2016, 06:58
Replies: 92
Views: 17,289
Posted By actus reus

Balloon, I was writing about some of the...

Balloon,

I was writing about some of the rather 'unusual' modifications that an engineer pointed out to me (and many others) when the aircraft arrived at its new home from NQ.

Practical issues...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2016, 03:59
Replies: 22
Views: 8,246
Posted By actus reus

Dadanawa, Two decimal points! I am...

Dadanawa,

Two decimal points! I am impressed.
However, how do you monitor progress after you commence descent? Do the mental gymnastics need to be repeated?

I do not know what aeroplane/FMS...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Apr 2016, 03:45
Replies: 92
Views: 17,289
Posted By actus reus

Aroa, I am pleased to see that you have...

Aroa,

I am pleased to see that you have taken over the role of 'grammatical monitor'.

AOTW,

I tend to agree with you that 'anti-casaist' is a hyphenated word but I suspect it can be spelt...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2016, 03:52
Replies: 92
Views: 17,289
Posted By actus reus

Arm out the Window, You are absolutely...

Arm out the Window,

You are absolutely correct.

If any organization does not suit a member, they normally resign.

AOPA, for all that it is and for all that it is not, membership or...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2016, 03:04
Replies: 76
Views: 23,863
Posted By actus reus

Reference the two accidents I mentioned, here is...

Reference the two accidents I mentioned, here is the wiki link.
I am not saying Wiki is the best source of anything let alone aviation accidents but the links to the reports are there.
...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2016, 09:12
Replies: 76
Views: 23,863
Posted By actus reus

Two of the most alarming accidents that involved...

Two of the most alarming accidents that involved pre-programmed back trim (system input) during a coupled approach and a subsequent missed approach, both involved in a very short space of time,...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2016, 17:55
Replies: 18
Views: 3,090
Posted By actus reus

Energy transfer is also a function of mass. The...

Energy transfer is also a function of mass. The TAS/IAS you have to wash off is a function of how much above Min Drag (or whatever it is called in the particular aeroplane) before you start into the...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2016, 09:12
Replies: 18
Views: 3,090
Posted By actus reus

'Also the stall itself (maximum lift, loss of...

'Also the stall itself (maximum lift, loss of controllability) occurs "earlier", at a lower angle of attack than at low altitude.'

So true.

Many pilots that I have asked still think that in the...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2016, 03:06
Replies: 76
Views: 23,863
Posted By actus reus

OK465, Hmm, for cross crew qualification...

OK465,

Hmm, for cross crew qualification requirements the appropriate advisory material is the
AC 120-53.

Common handling, i.e. recovery technique required, in the stall regime is one thing...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2016, 00:31
Replies: 76
Views: 23,863
Posted By actus reus

I am unfamiliar with the aircraft and the control...

I am unfamiliar with the aircraft and the control systems of which you speak, but the system you describe OK465 sounds like it may be in place to assist the pilot to avoid the 'super stall' regime...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2016, 21:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,090
Posted By actus reus

Even if you start the stall demonstration at Max...

Even if you start the stall demonstration at Max Cruise Alt (not service ceiling), the 'one knot per second' decel will mean the one g 'break' will occur at a somewhat lower altitude.

30 degree...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2016, 09:01
Replies: 40
Views: 12,907
Posted By actus reus

JT, Yes, I was a little lax with my wording wrt...

JT,
Yes, I was a little lax with my wording wrt the '5 degrees of bank'. You have addressed that; thank you.

The many facets of engine inoperative operations, on or near the runway at take off,...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2016, 06:07
Replies: 14
Views: 6,806
Posted By actus reus

Yes, the -200; oh dear. A/T design stagnated...

Yes, the -200; oh dear.

A/T design stagnated (excuse the pun) on the 47 due to the fact that at the other end of the A/T switch(es) is an engine(s).

Throttle bar on the 47-100 with the early...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2016, 05:33
Replies: 14
Views: 6,806
Posted By actus reus

Oh, and I sorely wish I had seen that post re the...

Oh, and I sorely wish I had seen that post re the 777 from a few years ago. It would have got my support.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2016, 05:31
Replies: 14
Views: 6,806
Posted By actus reus

Yes, the 'one off; both off' approach is known to...

Yes, the 'one off; both off' approach is known to work well even though there is the occasional wiff from the real 'technology is the way to go' brigade (of which I am NOT one) of that being the...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2016, 04:38
Replies: 14
Views: 6,806
Posted By actus reus

cf6... With you on Asiana but the point I was...

cf6...
With you on Asiana but the point I was putting here also included the fact that failure to follow the F/D component of the system in manual flight will defeat most of these protections.

If...
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