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Forum: Tech Log
27th Apr 2021, 19:09
Replies: 23
Views: 9,303
Posted By Bluescan

Dear Bracebrace, thank you for your input. You...

Dear Bracebrace,
thank you for your input. You may be very correct, but I can not find any regulations that supports your statement.
Can you please help me find it?

I found this in PANS-OPS...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Apr 2021, 18:41
Replies: 23
Views: 9,303
Posted By Bluescan

Well, maybe I'm reading it too conservative. ...

Well, maybe I'm reading it too conservative.



I read it as a FD/AP with a mode selected that follows the path, e.g. VNAV, but it is strictly read not specified.
Forum: Tech Log
26th Apr 2021, 16:09
Replies: 23
Views: 9,303
Posted By Bluescan

Excellent document Flying Stone. From that...

Excellent document Flying Stone.
From that document I understand that flying an LNAV/VNAV approach with LNAV+VS modes is not possible on the B744, since the vertical track "indicator" has a scale...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2021, 20:54
Replies: 23
Views: 9,303
Posted By Bluescan

Thank you all so far. We all seem to agree on the...

Thank you all so far. We all seem to agree on the ILS-part of the question.
I'd love to get some more inputs on the LNAV/VNAV approach. Is the VNAV path pointer and deviation scale (a.k.a. "Chinese...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2021, 09:50
Replies: 23
Views: 9,303
Posted By Bluescan

Boeing: Flying LNAV/VNAV without VNAV

Dear all.
Here's a scenario from a recent simulator exercise (a bit simplified).
On the MCP panel, both Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Switch and Approach (APP) Switch are INOP. Everything else is...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2019, 19:37
Replies: 6
Views: 5,168
Posted By Bluescan

Here's an example :) ...

Here's an example :)
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/857x475/flap_0ad97a981534383d2cb780a359318fafa3ab21fe.jpg
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th May 2019, 15:59
Replies: 7
Views: 6,327
Posted By Bluescan

Check out https://magma-aviation.com...

Check out https://magma-aviation.com (https://magma-aviation.com/) too, they are sometimes operating in the area.
Forum: Tech Log
10th Aug 2018, 10:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,820
Posted By Bluescan

On some aircrafts the AoA can be shown in the...

On some aircrafts the AoA can be shown in the printed landing report. Have you had a look there?
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Dec 2017, 10:31
Replies: 42
Views: 11,981
Posted By Bluescan

From our books and checklists I have always found...

From our books and checklists I have always found the isolation valve switches a bit counter intuitive. "Isolation valve switch.....ON" sounds like you are isolating something, but in fact you do the...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2017, 07:36
Replies: 35
Views: 14,327
Posted By Bluescan

I'm also interested in knowing the reasoning. ...

I'm also interested in knowing the reasoning.
Was this on a freighter or pax version?

Also, like DUFO said, the MZFW varies with MTOW on the 747F. See attachment.
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th May 2017, 09:18
Replies: 6
Views: 3,981
Posted By Bluescan

@Aeroshizzle: You are mixing a bit here....

@Aeroshizzle:
You are mixing a bit here. Newscaster is talking about the -8s and 777 that SV operates/used to operate. :)

Several operators fly 747-400s in SV colours, including Air Atlanta...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Sep 2016, 10:05
Replies: 7
Views: 3,356
Posted By Bluescan

Thank you, it's a bit clearer now :)

Thank you, it's a bit clearer now :)
Forum: Tech Log
25th Sep 2016, 08:22
Replies: 7
Views: 3,356
Posted By Bluescan

B747-400: BAT switch with APU running

Good morning folks.

We had a discussion in the cockpit last night regarding what would happen if the BAT switch was turned OFF during ground operations with the APU running, APU generators...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2016, 07:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,461
Posted By Bluescan

Thank you NSEU and CAA, that is very informal. ...

Thank you NSEU and CAA, that is very informal.

May I ask what sources you have for this information? AMM?
The FCOM doesn't excactly go in to details regarding these systems. :-)
Forum: Tech Log
7th Aug 2016, 10:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,461
Posted By Bluescan

B747-400: A/P and IRUs

Good morning all!

It has been my understanding that A/P (or FCCs) L, C and R uses IRU L, C and R respectively. Also, the CPT and FO IRS source selectors are irrelevant in regards to the...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jul 2016, 20:12
Replies: 5
Views: 10,668
Posted By Bluescan

Hi Issac, I agree with your conclusion. ...

Hi Issac,
I agree with your conclusion.

The main effect of the LE flap is to increase critical AoA and CLmax by delaying flow separation. In addition, some additional lift is created at lower...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2016, 22:32
Replies: 15
Views: 4,409
Posted By Bluescan

Thank you all. :-)

Thank you all. :-)
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2016, 17:56
Replies: 15
Views: 4,409
Posted By Bluescan

B747-400 QRH: "HYD CONTROL 1,4"

Good evening everybody.

In the B747-400 QRH I find the "HYD CONTROL 1,4" NNC.
Why is there no such checklist/advisory message for system 2 and 3?

I've tried to search for an answer to this...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2016, 12:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,662
Posted By Bluescan

As Oggers said, have a look in the PANS or TERPS....

As Oggers said, have a look in the PANS or TERPS.

ICAO has produced PANS-OPS (ICAO Doc 8168), Procedures for Air Navigation Services, Aircraft Operations. It is devided into two volumes:
- Volume...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th May 2016, 17:07
Replies: 61
Views: 50,506
Posted By Bluescan

Here's a snapshot from the ICAO Doc 9432 "Manual...

Here's a snapshot from the ICAO Doc 9432 "Manual of Radiotelephony".

:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2016, 12:06
Replies: 5
Views: 8,079
Posted By Bluescan

Thumbs up And here is the extract of EASA OPS Annex IV...

And here is the extract of EASA OPS Annex IV (Part-CAT), from CAT.OP.MPA.185.

Best regards,
Bluescan
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Apr 2013, 15:03
Replies: 14
Views: 5,127
Posted By Bluescan

Thank you 172_driver, that was the question...

Thank you 172_driver, that was the question excactly.

So if I start circling out of the protected area, it would be considered a visual approach and I would have to comply with the minimums that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2013, 22:37
Replies: 14
Views: 5,127
Posted By Bluescan

It makes sense, but are you technically VFR? ...

It makes sense, but are you technically VFR?

If environment allows, may you break off at 1500ft and fly straigt to the base leg for your landing runway?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2013, 17:05
Replies: 14
Views: 5,127
Posted By Bluescan

Circling approach

Hi everybody,
this might be a stupid question, but I'm a bit confused.

It is a question regarding circling approach and protected area/minimum altitude.

Depending on category we have a...
Forum: Questions
13th Dec 2012, 08:16
Replies: 9
Views: 3,969
Posted By Bluescan

Thank you for your answer, I got most of it,...

Thank you for your answer,
I got most of it, but some stuff is still not making any sense.

- AC is not the same as neutral point for an aircraft? Isn't that the most aft point for the CG with the...
Forum: Questions
11th Dec 2012, 20:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,969
Posted By Bluescan

Question Aerodynamical center

Good morning all,

I have my FAA CPL and I'm working to convert it into a JAA ATPL. However, the Oxford books are talking a lot about aerodynamical center.
I think I've understood the definition,...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Dec 2008, 14:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,305
Posted By Bluescan

I think Widerøe (WIF) is one of these operators,...

I think Widerøe (WIF) is one of these operators, but I'm not 100% sure :)
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2008, 21:36
Replies: 39
Views: 33,076
Posted By Bluescan

Thank you BelArgUSA and Denti! So, what I...

Thank you BelArgUSA and Denti!

So, what I see here is that the L/D is quite good, up to 22 on a newer 737. BelArgUSA, you expected the best L/D speed to be quite low. Then I wonder what a...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2008, 17:27
Replies: 39
Views: 33,076
Posted By Bluescan

Gliding with a Boeing 737

Hello everybody,

I've tried some searching around on the web, but not finding answares for my questions. As a glider pilot I'm a bit interested in how the airliners glide etc.

For a Boeing...
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