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Forum: Middle East
15th Jan 2018, 18:21
Replies: 514
Views: 413,777
Posted By Gillegan

EK DID fly regularly into Kai Tak when it was...

EK DID fly regularly into Kai Tak when it was still open. And no incidents (as far as I know). Of course it was a VERY different airline then.
Forum: Middle East
16th Dec 2017, 15:12
Replies: 514
Views: 413,777
Posted By Gillegan

Fair point.

Fair point.
Forum: Middle East
16th Dec 2017, 14:05
Replies: 514
Views: 413,777
Posted By Gillegan

I think we can all agree that there appears to be...

I think we can all agree that there appears to be a trend here. The incidents (that I'm aware of at least and that are under discussion) are really too similar to say otherwise. If there is a...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Nov 2017, 13:40
Replies: 15
Views: 6,868
Posted By Gillegan

One thing to keep in mind regarding the REC ALT...

One thing to keep in mind regarding the REC ALT is that the FMC only looks at the winds for the next 500 nm. In some cases, when strong headwinds are forecast beyond 500 nm, the FMC will recommend a...
Forum: Tech Log
24th May 2017, 13:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,520
Posted By Gillegan

I'm pretty sure that it's an experimental engine....

I'm pretty sure that it's an experimental engine. The certification process is so expensive that you're just not going to see too much in the way of improvements to the certified engines.:mad::ugh:
Forum: Middle East
15th Oct 2016, 03:39
Replies: 89
Views: 64,568
Posted By Gillegan

While I agree with much of your sentiment, I'm...

While I agree with much of your sentiment, I'm going to have to call B.S. on the last paragraph. The rot started much more than 10 years ago. There is absolutely nothing that is being done now that...
Forum: Middle East
29th Aug 2016, 12:54
Replies: 71
Views: 83,096
Posted By Gillegan

Is there anyone out there who doubts that this is...

Is there anyone out there who doubts that this is the target? As someone else posted, as they get more 380's, it will be easier to achieve those "productivity targets" across the board.
Forum: Middle East
31st Jul 2016, 14:10
Replies: 21
Views: 13,001
Posted By Gillegan

Sounds like it would make a great YouTube video.

Sounds like it would make a great YouTube video.
Forum: Questions
11th May 2016, 15:15
Replies: 14
Views: 4,959
Posted By Gillegan

There is just NO WAY to achieve the efficiency...

There is just NO WAY to achieve the efficiency that the 777X (777-8 and 777-9) need given their size without the increased span. Without folding wingtips the aircraft would be a Category F which...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Apr 2016, 14:09
Replies: 27
Views: 14,777
Posted By Gillegan

Long haul can give a decent lifestyle but IMHO,...

Long haul can give a decent lifestyle but IMHO, that ends at about 75 hours per month. At 90+ hours, it's just debilitating and that's not even taking into account all of the duties that receive no...
Forum: Middle East
15th Apr 2016, 14:06
Replies: 53
Views: 35,934
Posted By Gillegan

I had a few dealings with him over the years and...

I had a few dealings with him over the years and these are my observations; definitely not a people person- he could be polite but definitely didn't seek people out. He did have an impressive grasp...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2016, 18:42
Replies: 23
Views: 10,037
Posted By Gillegan

In the sanitized world of full flight simulators,...

In the sanitized world of full flight simulators, this is true. The problem that I have with it is that real emergencies seldom are as cut and dry as the simulations. The sim really doesn't model a...
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2016, 14:46
Replies: 28
Views: 17,202
Posted By Gillegan

I left 4 1/2 years ago when they began stealing...

I left 4 1/2 years ago when they began stealing leave. I've had no regrets but as I'm posting here, I'm obviously still interested in the ongoing soap opera (a lot of very close friends are still at...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2016, 13:58
Replies: 23
Views: 10,037
Posted By Gillegan

Actually, it's just the opposite. On a...

Actually, it's just the opposite. On a contaminated runway, you will most often be limited by the the "stopping case", i.e. you will require more runway to stop for a given V1. To satisfy the...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2016, 13:21
Replies: 3
Views: 2,779
Posted By Gillegan

Years ago when I worked at EK, they had...

Years ago when I worked at EK, they had outstanding orders for both the 340-600 and the 777-300ER. I asked someone in the know why we had orders for 2 types that essentially had the same mission and...
Forum: Middle East
11th Feb 2016, 12:34
Replies: 74
Views: 29,487
Posted By Gillegan

Emma, While I would agree with you that...

Emma,
While I would agree with you that Vereinigung Cockpit's motives may be a bit suspect, I would also point out that Emirates has gotten so big and influential in the industry that they are in...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2016, 12:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Posted By Gillegan

When you select FLCH, the A/T's will re-engage so...

When you select FLCH, the A/T's will re-engage so you'll have to disconnect them again anyway.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2015, 13:34
Replies: 13
Views: 3,423
Posted By Gillegan

Except that both the 28.8FQG and 10.2LJG are...

Except that both the 28.8FQG and 10.2LJG are required to be crossed AT 2630'. I would guess that this would be for traffic separation. My answer would be to descend in the hold so as to cross the...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2015, 13:08
Replies: 22
Views: 16,136
Posted By Gillegan

The reason is much like why we fly the airplane...

The reason is much like why we fly the airplane using airspeed rather than ground speed. The things that we are concerned with as pilots, like when the wing stalls in level unaccelerated flight (I...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2015, 23:42
Replies: 259
Views: 134,638
Posted By Gillegan

I love it. Pilots that know MORE than the...

I love it. Pilots that know MORE than the manufacturers who designed and built the airplane.

I'm not sure if this is what happened at LGA but anytime you get the airplane out of alignment with...
Forum: Middle East
18th Feb 2015, 17:15
Replies: 68
Views: 32,238
Posted By Gillegan

Kind of puts those ads EK are running touting a...

Kind of puts those ads EK are running touting a move to the left seat into perspective.
Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2015, 16:58
Replies: 16
Views: 5,091
Posted By Gillegan

In the early days, when EK used to require the...

In the early days, when EK used to require the cabin crew to fill out passenger survey forms for various industry awards when between services, the airline won an award in the UK for Best Cabin Crew....
Forum: Middle East
5th Feb 2015, 13:38
Replies: 54
Views: 14,021
Posted By Gillegan

I left 3 1/2 years ago for the same reasons...

I left 3 1/2 years ago for the same reasons people are talking about here. I wasn't getting awarded any requested leave. I was then assigned leave in 4 day blocks while 4 days off would...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2014, 12:29
Replies: 9
Views: 2,817
Posted By Gillegan

You're thinking of wing mounted engines. With...

You're thinking of wing mounted engines. With tail mounted engines, the thrust vector of the operating engine will be behind the CG. (I did the same thing)
Forum: Middle East
27th Nov 2014, 16:11
Replies: 870
Views: 881,963
Posted By Gillegan

Good advice to read the fine print regarding...

Good advice to read the fine print regarding school fees and leave. HR was helpful in providing the information even before I submitted my resignation (I actually adjusted my leaving date to make...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2014, 15:19
Replies: 69
Views: 25,546
Posted By Gillegan

One of the more interesting subjects that I've...

One of the more interesting subjects that I've seen discussed here for awhile. The variety of responses indicates something that I've felt for awhile; that Brake Energy Management is one of the more...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2014, 16:15
Replies: 16
Views: 4,673
Posted By Gillegan

The 787 does not feed the A/C Packs with bleed...

The 787 does not feed the A/C Packs with bleed air from the engines or APU. Air for the A/C system is provided by 4 electrically powered Cabin Air Compressors (CAC's).
Forum: Middle East
16th Mar 2013, 15:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By Gillegan

MED Drvr, PM sent.

MED Drvr,
PM sent.
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2012, 12:45
Replies: 82
Views: 31,549
Posted By Gillegan

In years past, they actually looked at the flying...

In years past, they actually looked at the flying in the coming year, calculated the projected yields and costs and came up with an expected number for the profit. They then increased that number...
Forum: Middle East
18th Feb 2012, 18:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,768
Posted By Gillegan

Even if you are just flying a heading for 5...

Even if you are just flying a heading for 5 minutes, you are exercising your scan and it's the degradation of the scan more than anything else that causes a loss of manual handling skills.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2011, 22:18
Replies: 17
Views: 20,657
Posted By Gillegan

It may not. My initial research seems to...

It may not. My initial research seems to indicate that in a non-radar environment, when cleared for the approach, you would maintain the last assigned altitude until on a published segment of the...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2011, 15:10
Replies: 17
Views: 20,657
Posted By Gillegan

Where does the chart require you to be at 5000'...

Where does the chart require you to be at 5000' over LZR? The transition from LZR has a bearing of 154, distance of 2.4 and minimum altitude of 3300' (it's not well indicated but there is a...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jun 2011, 13:07
Replies: 90
Views: 57,451
Posted By Gillegan

Let me get this straight. Pilots going to jail...

Let me get this straight. Pilots going to jail for complaining. Last one out, turn out the lights.:rolleyes:
Forum: Middle East
21st May 2011, 13:41
Replies: 21
Views: 9,449
Posted By Gillegan

1 Day Off in 7

Emirates interpretation of this is different from other carriers. While most interpret this as no more than 6 days of work before a day off, Emirates applies it as no more than 7 consecutive days of...
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2011, 08:18
Replies: 44
Views: 7,206
Posted By Gillegan

While not trying to minimize the responsibilities...

While not trying to minimize the responsibilities that we all have individually, this company is notoriously deficient when recognizing its own responsibility and whenever possible, tries to simply...
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