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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Feb 2012, 00:01
Replies: 19
Views: 4,618
Posted By Bluestar51

I remember the CX CV880s at TSN while I was...

I remember the CX CV880s at TSN while I was learning my trade in the mighty Herc.


Also the PAA and AAL B707s, EAL DC-8s, the World B727s and later the PAA B747s.


BS
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2010, 03:18
Replies: 378
Views: 128,862
Posted By Bluestar51

With 14 foot Hamilton Standards the breaking...

With 14 foot Hamilton Standards the breaking action is always good.

bs
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Oct 2010, 23:51
Replies: 92
Views: 21,235
Posted By Bluestar51

Koi, Are you familiar with the term...

Koi,

Are you familiar with the term "Reciprocity"?

bs
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Oct 2010, 01:59
Replies: 19
Views: 4,795
Posted By Bluestar51

Slightly off subject, I just upgraded from a...

Slightly off subject, I just upgraded from a Telecaster I'd been playing since the '60s for a HitchHiker from Nokie. Wow!!!!!

BS
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Sep 2010, 19:49
Replies: 44
Views: 9,131
Posted By Bluestar51

Toss, When I was learning my trade on the...

Toss,

When I was learning my trade on the Mighty Herc in SE Asia I never dreamed that I might be able to ride this train until I'm 65. Now it appers, that if all works out ok, I may get to go...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Aug 2010, 03:24
Replies: 25
Views: 10,128
Posted By Bluestar51

SQ7700, Pulling back on the yoke and...

SQ7700,



Pulling back on the yoke and retracting the flaps is standard stall recovery technique caused by tailplane icing.

BS
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jul 2010, 14:49
Replies: 18
Views: 6,954
Posted By Bluestar51

I didn't know they had sunshine there. It's...

I didn't know they had sunshine there. It's always been cloudy or dark when I pass over it. :)

BS
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2010, 15:06
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,538,440
Posted By Bluestar51

Slightly off the current topic, is it possible...

Slightly off the current topic, is it possible that they have found some of the wreckage with their current search, but because of logistical restraints they are unable to explore those sights?

BS
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th May 2010, 02:39
Replies: 45
Views: 9,138
Posted By Bluestar51

Most of the U.S. pilot unions are "Agency Shops"....

Most of the U.S. pilot unions are "Agency Shops". I do not know of any U.S. pilot union that is a "Closed Shop", in fact depending on where the airline is located "Closed Shop" would be illegal.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2010, 18:55
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,910
Posted By Bluestar51

411A, I wonder how they feel about...

411A,



I wonder how they feel about circling approaches where base is downwind?

BS
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2010, 18:52
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,910
Posted By Bluestar51

100PP, There has been a lot of...

100PP,



There has been a lot of discussion about automation, but the last time I checked one of the largest US airlines handflies all approaches including CAT3A using the HUD. It is my...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2010, 22:31
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,910
Posted By Bluestar51

100PP, Thanks for taking the time to...

100PP,



Thanks for taking the time to explain the A320 magic. It certainly appears to be a very good way to fly an NPA. I'm a little "old school" so I've always prefered "dive and drive" for...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st May 2010, 15:16
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,910
Posted By Bluestar51

Roy, What STAR would this aircraft be...

Roy,

What STAR would this aircraft be flying for the Locator 09 approach? Would ATC (radar vectors) normally take the aircraft off the STAR and vector to final or would the aircraft stay on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st May 2010, 00:30
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,910
Posted By Bluestar51

100PP, Is it SOP for the Airbus to fly NPAs...

100PP,

Is it SOP for the Airbus to fly NPAs using a constant rate of descent? Is the NPA flown in MAP mode (not sure about the Airbus term) with the raw data being monitored?

BS
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th May 2010, 01:31
Replies: 14
Views: 3,890
Posted By Bluestar51

Capt. Parker, Back when I was...

Capt. Parker,



Back when I was learning the "trade" flying the mighty "Herc" in that tropical paradise known as SE Asia there were rumors about an RAAF Caribou. It seems this Caribou was...
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2010, 00:49
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,538,440
Posted By Bluestar51

mm43, After looking at 8U771, the...

mm43,



After looking at 8U771, the biggest piece may one of the engines.

BS
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th May 2010, 03:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,329
Posted By Bluestar51

The BUFF was always my ride of choice to Hanoi. ...

The BUFF was always my ride of choice to Hanoi.

BS
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2010, 15:04
Replies: 186
Views: 43,503
Posted By Bluestar51

411A, Not in defense of UA, but when...

411A,

Not in defense of UA, but when departing at MGW, rotating to a 18-20 degree deck angle, 200 agl, and maybe V2+10, you are just along for the ride and there isn't a whole lot that can be...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Mar 2010, 18:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,244
Posted By Bluestar51

CX L1011's

Did CX operate any L1011-500s or were they all 385-1s?

Thx,

BS
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2010, 22:33
Replies: 52
Views: 16,568
Posted By Bluestar51

SQ is Singapore. BS

SQ is Singapore.

BS
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2010, 16:24
Replies: 341
Views: 93,608
Posted By Bluestar51

Wings Folded, Why wasn't AF and CDG...

Wings Folded,

Why wasn't AF and CDG included with the other five defendants in this trial?

BS
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Feb 2010, 14:08
Replies: 341
Views: 93,608
Posted By Bluestar51

M2Dude, I'm enjoying your technical input...

M2Dude,

I'm enjoying your technical input on the Concord. I remember parking beside it at KDFW and getting a tour from the BA crew. It was an amazing airplane.

BS
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Jan 2010, 15:06
Replies: 93
Views: 17,966
Posted By Bluestar51

HKAdaily, There's a fine line...

HKAdaily,



There's a fine line between arrogance and confidence. I would like to think a CX pre-requisite is confidence. :).

All pilots make mistakes. I have a logbook full of "I ain't...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Jan 2010, 02:18
Replies: 93
Views: 17,966
Posted By Bluestar51

Tsimbeit, I've been do'n this a long time,...

Tsimbeit,

I've been do'n this a long time, and there are two things for sure. Arrogrance kills and there is nothing that gets my attention more than taxing or worse backtaxing on the active when...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2010, 03:18
Replies: 37
Views: 14,793
Posted By Bluestar51

They may be paper loses, but eventually you have...

They may be paper loses, but eventually you have to pay for those paper loses. Layoffs in this industry is why I spent my off time working on my MA/Phd.

BS
Forum: North America
12th Jan 2010, 23:40
Replies: 707
Views: 289,301
Posted By Bluestar51

p51guy, The only thing I know of that stops...

p51guy,

The only thing I know of that stops better than a B757 has 13.5 foot Hamilton Standards. :)

BS
Forum: North America
11th Jan 2010, 22:51
Replies: 707
Views: 289,301
Posted By Bluestar51

Towerdog, I think the FAA is taking...

Towerdog,



I think the FAA is taking a look because AA has also scrapped a couple of wing tips in the last month or so besides the overrun.

BS
Forum: North America
10th Jan 2010, 14:53
Replies: 707
Views: 289,301
Posted By Bluestar51

411A, I was trying to get a feel for...

411A,



I was trying to get a feel for training in different airlines and operating environments.

It is my understanding that most US carriers do not train for circling approaches and...
Forum: North America
9th Jan 2010, 15:03
Replies: 707
Views: 289,301
Posted By Bluestar51

411A, Do you train for circling...

411A,



Do you train for circling approaches at your airline? If so what are the restrictions?

BS
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Jan 2010, 01:05
Replies: 36
Views: 10,618
Posted By Bluestar51

That has been the rule going into KDCA for the...

That has been the rule going into KDCA for the last 8 years.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2010, 14:24
Replies: 43
Views: 10,406
Posted By Bluestar51

I always had a lot of luck using the torque...

I always had a lot of luck using the torque meter.

Bill
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Nov 2009, 22:35
Replies: 0
Views: 1,057
Posted By Bluestar51

CV880M

I am posting this question in this section in hopes of finding a former CV880M pilot that might be able to answer a couple of questions about the CV880M. The first was what was the deck angle in...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2009, 00:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,245
Posted By Bluestar51

Thanks CR2, I had seen that and found it to...

Thanks CR2,

I had seen that and found it to disagree slightly with the Type Certification that was on the FAA website. Hopefully a former CV-880 pilot will see my request and help.

Thanks,
...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2009, 15:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,245
Posted By Bluestar51

CV880 M

I researched the various threads on the CV880 and had a couple of questions. The first was what is Vso and Vsl for the CV880 and what is the deck angle in cruise flight and landing?

Thank,

BS
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2009, 16:50
Replies: 209
Views: 100,791
Posted By Bluestar51

It has the same FAA type rating as the B707, i.e....

It has the same FAA type rating as the B707, i.e. B-707/B-720.
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