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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 06:37
Replies: 31
Views: 5,561
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Oceanic Contingency Procedures

In substantial oversimplification:

1. If requisite deviation without clearance is Engine-failure-related, maneouvre to an appropriate level +/- 500.
2. If similar deviation is Weather-related,...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Nov 2021, 22:44
Replies: 7
Views: 3,156
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Indeed. I've already written a Note to Self,...

Indeed. I've already written a Note to Self, explaining that he really shouldn't post after a birthday lunch...

And you make my point for me, much better than I did!
Forum: Tech Log
18th Nov 2021, 11:09
Replies: 7
Views: 3,156
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Why I Love Mr Ziegler...

Actually, Cat III is exactly the same as the RTO situation, and the same as any other situation under Airbus philosophy.

If it dings at you: stop what you're doing.
If it nags at you: have a...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Oct 2021, 12:27
Replies: 28
Views: 9,051
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Yes: that's my objection to Airbus SOPs. There...

Yes: that's my objection to Airbus SOPs.
There shouldn't be an implied cue; but, rather a verbal direction.
Sort of like everywhere else in the flight.
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jul 2021, 11:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,622
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Thanks. Jim

That was the hidden thrust of my question. In effort to avoid this exact error, my new mob has come up with the idea of inserting QNH in the PERF APP page and using it as some sort of gross error...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jul 2021, 11:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,622
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Tough Crowd...

Nearly 300 views and no bites. I'm not really sure what to make of that.

Okay: I'll go first. It's primary altimeter QNH - always was, always will be; for any number of reasons, including the...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2021, 13:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,622
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Airbus Calculation of Final Path Profile

Hello everyone,

I have to admit that this hasn't been a big one for me as a 'classically-experienced' driver: the approaches I most usually fly are ILS or overlay VOR/NDB, where raw data are...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2021, 14:52
Replies: 28
Views: 6,868
Posted By Friendly Pelican

For Nutty, in particular; but everyone, really...

If there is indeed intelligent life out there - the Drake equation tends towards zero, and may very well be zero - there exist only two alternatives, with one break point.

The Drake equation...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2021, 13:43
Replies: 5
Views: 4,442
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Lady Karma may take her time...

Posted without comment, except to note his knighthood, and to offer solidarity to those of my past colleagues whose lives and livelihoods were devastated by this 'famed' gentleman's actions in the...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2019, 13:34
Replies: 18
Views: 3,566
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Why ELP?

Ahhh okay,

Is it just me, or are there two competing priorities here?

I recognise the need for clear communication in situations in extremis. I can certainly relate to being in the depths of an...
Forum: Middle East
20th Feb 2010, 16:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,907
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Know your enemy well enough, and you will pity them instead

Ahh Mensaboy.....

I've watched his posts from a short distance (100km?), knowing that we're not too far apart in perception. But, mate, you can howl at the moon all you like: it's history, custom...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Nov 2009, 10:05
Replies: 30
Views: 9,422
Posted By Friendly Pelican

While I can agree with all that's gone ahead in...

While I can agree with all that's gone ahead in this thread about P*C/De*ere: apparently they're good at golf, as if I give a fat rat's a*se; I can also recommend a guy here in AUH.

PM's are, I...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2008, 18:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,329
Posted By Friendly Pelican

WOW

:D :D :D

Mr Dune, Sir:

You'll see from my profile that I'm a long-timer here on PPRuNe. (In fact, I was posting on the boards in late 97, before a six-month hiatus due to the arrival of my...
Forum: Middle East
31st Dec 2007, 04:11
Replies: 18
Views: 3,329
Posted By Friendly Pelican

fish EK quick questions

Hi guys,
I realise there is a lot of animus being vented at the moment, but I need a couple of honest answers please....
10K total, legacy carrier F/O, perhaps 2.5K PIC heavy turbine from a former...
Forum: Middle East
16th Nov 2007, 12:56
Replies: 0
Views: 797
Posted By Friendly Pelican

fish Life and Career in DXB/AUH

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for some measured input about the comparative strengths of the two UAE carriers. I must say it's fairly easy to get a grasp of their weaknesses. :}

I've watched a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2007, 06:18
Replies: 23
Views: 5,208
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Aha! Someone finally gets it.

Well done, Emu!

You've put your finger on the common thread between so many different, apparently isolated incidents.

I watched with horror as AN imploded. Despite living here in NZ, I had many...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2005, 05:05
Replies: 75
Views: 7,293
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Lightbulb Arr, fer cryin' out loud!

I've Wanted to reply to this for a while. With a glass of Aussie CabSav in hand, here goes....

The prime issue here is one of nomenclature: by that I mean Standard Operating Procedures, as opposed...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Oct 2004, 09:25
Replies: 102
Views: 15,149
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Thumbs up The Captain's Chair

A great question Raw Data, and one which I'm not sure wasn't a leading one. :ok:

In a past life I was a P3 driver: hence my nick; and while I can't say that I was in the 'natural' category, I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2004, 07:14
Replies: 24
Views: 3,137
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Or mine. :mad:

Or mine.

:mad:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2004, 07:34
Replies: 21
Views: 2,643
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Two Captains Kirk...

Sorry,
I couldn't resist.
Two Captains Kirk here in AirNZ....
One a nice bloke and nice to fly with....
One more of a Captain Picard and superb to fly with.
As far as CRM goes, a rhetorical:...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2003, 17:13
Replies: 3
Views: 2,730
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Do you have a link to the judgement, or the...

Do you have a link to the judgement, or the proper name of the case: ie A vs B?
Ta muchly
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2003, 22:49
Replies: 21
Views: 4,707
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Exclamation Widening the thread a little

First of all, to EWL: Mate, your post is, as usual, a study of moderation and common sense. You and KSP sidle up to an issue which is wider than aviation. We see it at work in the QF/ANZ proposal,...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Jul 2002, 04:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,655
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Ready, Fire, Aim!

Personally, I grieve for the lost jobs at AN, particularly for the friends I made in the RAAF when I visited Edinburgh for Fincastle who went on to fly for AN. It's an emotion I share with every...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
5th Jul 2002, 22:05
Replies: 77
Views: 7,298
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Talking BWAHAHAHA!

For a first post, that has to be the funniest, and also the most pitifully ignorant I've seen. That is, unless the 'ex' bit is just a little bit of a porkie.

Let's just go straight to the matter....
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
15th Apr 2002, 07:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,449
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Unhappy Here is similar analysis from the Herald. NZ...

Here is similar analysis from the Herald.
NZ Herald...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
16th Mar 2002, 14:05
Replies: 83
Views: 1,402
Posted By Friendly Pelican

fish Ah, the gravy stroke..... .. .BSD's and other...

Ah, the gravy stroke..... .. .BSD's and other posts point to the fact that the sh@tfight isn't over yet. If anyone wants my cat in their pigeons, and briefly 'cos I'm off soon.... .. .QF and SQ...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2002, 21:58
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Post Thanks everyone. Perhaps I wasn't too clear...

Thanks everyone.
Perhaps I wasn't too clear when I asked the question, but we seem to have got there in the end...
Airmanship aside, (yes, I agree it's less than ideal, but it's LHS prerogative;...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2002, 22:58
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Talking Ah, the johs of TLAs! Command Airspeed Bug:...

Ah, the johs of TLAs!

Command Airspeed Bug: I think I've also seen it called the cursor.

...three letter abbreviation
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2002, 09:39
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Friendly Pelican

fish 'One click on the CAB bug please'?

I'm a B733 F/O and I'm seeing this called a lot by some of the newer captains on our fleet, in some cases being called for just as the gear comes up. What's the deal here?

As you know, pressing...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Dec 2001, 00:54
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Angel Thanks PP! I had Slash at the back of my...

Thanks PP!

I had Slash at the back of my mind, but couldn't put a name to him.

If you're reading this, Slasher, please email me at [email protected]

Kind regards to all for the season!
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Dec 2001, 02:16
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By Friendly Pelican

fish Vietnam?

Casting about for options, I came across a piece in Flight about Vietnam.

I was wondering if anyone could spare the time to jot a few thoughts down please? (I get the impression from Dunnunda that...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Nov 2001, 06:26
Replies: 16
Views: 590
Posted By Friendly Pelican

Talking Don't you just hate it when you look and find a...

Don't you just hate it when you look and find a whole lot of useful stuff after the fact...

Took the plunge last weekend and it went well enough, but I'll be a fixture at the WinUp site for a...
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