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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Apr 2024, 15:30
Replies: 21
Views: 6,281
Posted By EXDAC

A C54 / C54A manual which includes a description...

A C54 / C54A manual which includes a description of the fuel system can be found here - https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/items/show/50154
Scroll the top window to "Part II, Section I,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Apr 2024, 13:53
Replies: 21
Views: 6,281
Posted By EXDAC

How do you know that? Uncontrolled roll over...

How do you know that? Uncontrolled roll over following loss of an engine has killed in the past. That does not necessarily mean that uncontrolled roll over is inevitable after loss of an engine.
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Apr 2024, 12:21
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By EXDAC

Pehaps more detail than needed but DC-9 and...

Pehaps more detail than needed but DC-9 and derivatives have no aft pressure bulkhead exit row. My instructions were only given after the emergency scenario was set in motion by the FAA assessor. ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Apr 2024, 02:13
Replies: 3
Views: 423
Posted By EXDAC

I was on an Air Tran 717 entry into service...

I was on an Air Tran 717 entry into service familiarization flight. In our simulated emergency the rear tail cone exit was assumed to be unavailable and I was briefed to assist in blocking the rear...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2024, 18:51
Replies: 47
Views: 3,409
Posted By EXDAC

I understand the point but I have no problem...

I understand the point but I have no problem believing what you posted in your public profile. Do you doubt anything I posted in mine?

If I were a graduate of ETPS I'd be happy for anyone reading...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2024, 13:02
Replies: 47
Views: 3,409
Posted By EXDAC

Why don't people who expect their opinions and...

Why don't people who expect their opinions and factual statements to be respected post something about their background in their public profile? We don't all know everyone who posts here.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Apr 2024, 21:31
Replies: 47
Views: 3,409
Posted By EXDAC

I disagree. Suppose I am standing on the ground...

I disagree. Suppose I am standing on the ground and face into a 30 kt wind. Before I release the object it is experiencing the full force of the 30 kt wind. The moment I release the object the wind...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Apr 2024, 14:25
Replies: 19
Views: 5,250
Posted By EXDAC

"They estimated that there were about 30 gallons...

"They estimated that there were about 30 gallons of fuel on board prior to departure; 17 gallons in the left tank and 13 gallons in the right tank. After airwork and emergency procedures practice,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Apr 2024, 20:44
Replies: 19
Views: 5,250
Posted By EXDAC

Sad, but not surprised, to hear of yet another...

Sad, but not surprised, to hear of yet another PA-28 that was wrecked due to attempting to fly with an empty tank selected. You have to be fairly numb on the controls not to recognize lateral...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Apr 2024, 22:14
Replies: 9
Views: 4,533
Posted By EXDAC

The accident docket photos show the tailwheel was...

The accident docket photos show the tailwheel was not a Scott 3200 or an ABI 3200 clone of the Scott. The Bearhawk uses an in-house tailwheel design and I do not know if it can be adjusted...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Apr 2024, 15:54
Replies: 9
Views: 4,533
Posted By EXDAC

I have personal experience that an improperly...

I have personal experience that an improperly adjusted tailwheel swivel bearing will cause similar results to the issue this owner was investigating. If the swivel king pin nut is too tight the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Apr 2024, 15:36
Replies: 9
Views: 4,533
Posted By EXDAC

If the rudder was disconnected before the flight...

If the rudder was disconnected before the flight how does anyone explain that the clevis pin was found at the accident site? Rudder horn clevis pins are typically retained by a cotter pin (split pin...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Apr 2024, 19:32
Replies: 56
Views: 29,309
Posted By EXDAC

Ok, thanks. Could this be a difference in UK vs...

Ok, thanks. Could this be a difference in UK vs US terminology?

In my search for definitions of both terms I stumbled across this "Flight Test Engineering Handbook" originated at Edwards in May...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Apr 2024, 01:04
Replies: 56
Views: 29,309
Posted By EXDAC

I came very late to this party but I enjoyed...

I came very late to this party but I enjoyed listening to "Interview on the Boeing 747, the Trident, VC10, One Eleven & the Boeing 727".

One thing that puzzled me was the multiple references to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Apr 2024, 23:06
Replies: 14
Views: 1,129
Posted By EXDAC

FAA 14 CFR 61:§ 61.195 Flight instructor...

FAA 14 CFR 61:§ 61.195 Flight instructor limitations and qualifications.A person who holds a flight instructor certificate is subject to the following limitations:

(a) Hours of training. In any...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2024, 20:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,684
Posted By EXDAC

FAA AIM does not mention a specific time for ATIS...

FAA AIM does not mention a specific time for ATIS update. It says -

"ATIS broadcast shall be updated upon the receipt of any official hourly and special weather. A new recording will also be...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2024, 14:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,684
Posted By EXDAC

ATIS goes off air at 50 minutes and is replaced...

ATIS goes off air at 50 minutes and is replaced by a new one at about 55 minutes where I am based (KDVT). A runway change or a significant change in weather will result in an earlier update. At my...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2024, 22:14
Replies: 704
Views: 195,901
Posted By EXDAC

Yet in 1982 it appeared that no one wanted the...

Yet in 1982 it appeared that no one wanted the MD-80. At that time it looked like DAC would go under and TQMS was re-purposed as "Time to Quit and Move to Seattle". I still like to think that if...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2024, 21:08
Replies: 704
Views: 195,901
Posted By EXDAC

Just how aggressively do you think Boeing...

Just how aggressively do you think Boeing marketed the 717 when it competed with legacy Boeing products? What in-service issues has the 717 experienced that would make it "not be a particularly good...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2024, 14:41
Replies: 704
Views: 195,901
Posted By EXDAC

That logo started as the logo of Douglas Aircraft...

That logo started as the logo of Douglas Aircraft Company. It was modified by McDonnell and then again by Boeing. Are you saying that DAC is the boss? Boeing killed everything that DAC was building...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Apr 2024, 12:50
Replies: 45
Views: 3,481
Posted By EXDAC

If everyone started in gliders, then tailwheel...

If everyone started in gliders, then tailwheel airplanes, the understanding of the airmass we fly in and the basics of aircraft control would be at a far higher standard than is typically seen in...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Apr 2024, 19:51
Replies: 45
Views: 3,481
Posted By EXDAC

Did you mean "can handle an engine...

Did you mean "can handle an engine failure........."?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Apr 2024, 13:13
Replies: 45
Views: 3,481
Posted By EXDAC

Sure, it is but it is not a requirement for a day...

Sure, it is but it is not a requirement for a day supervised solo flight. To send a student solo an FAA instructor needs to be satisfied that the student can safely and competently handle the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Apr 2024, 21:34
Replies: 45
Views: 3,481
Posted By EXDAC

Sorry, but I still do not understand why you...

Sorry, but I still do not understand why you spent 20 hours demonstrating your skills to his satisfaction but he did not solo you. You must be missing something out.

Your idea that you will be a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Apr 2024, 19:58
Replies: 36
Views: 2,588
Posted By EXDAC

{ALT}156{ALTOff} or {ALT}0163{ALTOff} on my non...

{ALT}156{ALTOff} or {ALT}0163{ALTOff} on my non UK keyboard.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Mar 2024, 17:58
Replies: 45
Views: 3,481
Posted By EXDAC

Have you read the ACS? Has your instuctor read...

Have you read the ACS? Has your instuctor read the ACS? You will not pass an FAA check ride without conspicuous use of a written checklist.

ref...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Mar 2024, 13:13
Replies: 45
Views: 3,481
Posted By EXDAC

I picked this part out of your very long post. ...

I picked this part out of your very long post. Exactly what were you doing in all the flights betweeen the first one with nine landings and accumulating 20 hours with this instructor?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Mar 2024, 23:06
Replies: 28
Views: 3,196
Posted By EXDAC

Interesting. I have always know that prosign as...

Interesting. I have always know that prosign as SK. If you know morse you'll see it is the same as a prosign runs the letters together.
..._._
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2024, 14:23
Replies: 33
Views: 5,714
Posted By EXDAC

https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/documents/research/RA...

https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/documents/research/RAF-Historical-Society-Journals/Journal-27A-Seminar-Birth-of-Tornado.pdf

Starts at the beginning rather than at first fight. Unfortunately the...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2024, 21:55
Replies: 704
Views: 195,901
Posted By EXDAC

I would expect that the purchase contract allows...

I would expect that the purchase contract allows for some number and type of corrected defects and some number and type of defects that are acceptable without correction. I doubt it is possible to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Mar 2024, 15:42
Replies: 28
Views: 3,196
Posted By EXDAC

Ok, but perhaps more likely as an altimeter...

Ok, but perhaps more likely as an altimeter setting than an aircraft callsign.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2024, 02:54
Replies: 33
Views: 5,714
Posted By EXDAC

I started my career in avionics systems...

I started my career in avionics systems engineering on the MRCA and that was in 1971. The aircraft may have outlasted many who participated in its development. Yes, I too still have a couple of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Mar 2024, 13:39
Replies: 28
Views: 3,196
Posted By EXDAC

"King Harry Ace Queen Queen" seems to be correct...

"King Harry Ace Queen Queen" seems to be correct for 1937. However, Able and How were formally introduced in 1941 and could have been in use in 1937. That would result in "King How Able Queen...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Mar 2024, 03:15
Replies: 28
Views: 3,196
Posted By EXDAC

Here is one reference to USA phonetics with...

Here is one reference to USA phonetics with transition dates -
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2024, 23:46
Replies: 227
Views: 101,732
Posted By EXDAC

I had access to, and used, cockpit video and one...

I had access to, and used, cockpit video and one second frame rate stills as a flight test engineer. These recordings can be a critical component of a flight test data set.

You just have to...
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