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Forum: Questions
29th Jan 2015, 09:15
Replies: 8
Views: 11,669
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Sore Higher, There have been several...

Hi Sore Higher,

There have been several accidents during windshear conditions:
Accident of an Iberian Airbus A320 in Bilbao (http://www.iasa.com.au/folders/Safety_Issues/others/Bilbao.html) and...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2014, 07:45
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

It certainly may have helped. If you look at the...

It certainly may have helped. If you look at the BEA animation posted earlier, none of the pilots seem to have recognised the Altitude Alert "C - Chord " was sounding continuously. It was only...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2014, 09:24
Replies: 9
Views: 5,774
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi tubby linton, Apparently, not as rare as...

Hi tubby linton,

Apparently, not as rare as you might think. EASA are concerned.
Pity Airbus never fitted a big red switch to simply disengage Normal Law....
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2014, 22:00
Replies: 5
Views: 3,492
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi edetroit, This photo shows PITCH ON, ATS...

Hi edetroit,

This photo shows PITCH ON, ATS ON (Black text on white background) and ROLL CWS (Black on Amber background)
Photos: Lockheed L-1011-385-3 TriStar KC1 (500) Aircraft Pictures |...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2014, 12:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,492
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi edetroit, It's been a long while, but I...

Hi edetroit,

It's been a long while, but I seem to remember the annunciators were triangular and able to display up to 3 sides each (hence the two test buttons to be able to view all 3 sides).
...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Oct 2014, 08:43
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Better tell BEA that they have this analysis...

Better tell BEA that they have this analysis wrong then.

Final report page 187,
"However, positive longitudinal static stability on an aeroplane can be useful since it allows the pilot to have a...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Oct 2014, 09:07
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi CONF iture, NBAA: Safran reveals...

Hi CONF iture,


NBAA: Safran reveals active sidestick development project - 10/22/2014 - Flight Global...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Oct 2014, 18:11
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi DozyWannabe, I think you'll find there...

Hi DozyWannabe,


I think you'll find there was only one control stick - hence active feed back not necessary. Also the Lunar module is unstable in flight and must be computer controlled - hence...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2014, 18:51
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi DozyWannabe, It was a good job that this...

Hi DozyWannabe,

It was a good job that this alert crew invented their own "bypass mode switch".
Link...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Oct 2014, 06:29
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi DozyWannabe, You simply make the stall...

Hi DozyWannabe,

You simply make the stall warning invalid below 60 kts AND on the ground (to prevent false nuisance stall warnings during the early take off roll).

However, when you are...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Oct 2014, 18:52
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi DW, Agreed. Normal Law with its...

Hi DW,

Agreed. Normal Law with its protections is very good.

But even you may be persuaded that ALT Law (without protections but with auto trim continuing beyond the stall warning) doesn't have...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2014, 11:33
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Owain, Thanks for pointing out that you...

Hi Owain,
Thanks for pointing out that you think there is a Special Condition for A330/A340 certification against JAR 25.173 and 25.175 (EASA TCD A015 Annex; Special Condition F3): which explains...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Oct 2014, 17:38
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Owain, I believe you are correct: FCOM...

Hi Owain,

I believe you are correct: FCOM OP-020, Flight Controls, Alternate Law
"At the flight envelope limit, the aircraft is not protected, i.e.:
In high speed, natural aircraft static...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Sep 2014, 08:53
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

FCTM OP-020 Flight Controls Normal Law. ...

FCTM OP-020 Flight Controls
Normal Law.

"OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATION:
From the moment the aircraft is stable and auto-trimmed, the PF needs to perform minor corrections on the sidestick, if the...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2014, 12:43
Replies: 1,677
Views: 527,390
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi _Phoenix_, BEA asked the same question on...

Hi _Phoenix_,

BEA asked the same question on Page 210 Final report.

"4.3.7 Ergonomics
The crew did not de-activate the flight directors and did not call out any changes in FMA mode. It is not...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Sep 2014, 16:06
Replies: 40
Views: 15,147
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Microburst2002, According to page 18 of...

Hi Microburst2002,

According to page 18 of the accident report http://www.bea.aero/docspa/2008/d-la081127.en/pdf/d-la081127.en.pdf "At 15 h 45 min 05, the aeroplane was at 2,910 ft altitude and a...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Sep 2014, 07:40
Replies: 40
Views: 15,147
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi TSIO540, Your first actions must be to...

Hi TSIO540,


Your first actions must be to get out of the stall "(no longer stall indications):" by reducing the AoA.

The other actions are listed to aid recovery to your original flight path...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2014, 15:52
Replies: 28
Views: 13,380
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi AirRabbit, As human pilots we "feel" the...

Hi AirRabbit,

As human pilots we "feel" the delta g during turns and during any maneuver which changes the vertical speed (take off rotation, landing flare, TCAS maneuvers etc.) The delta g feed...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Aug 2014, 10:47
Replies: 26
Views: 12,219
Posted By rudderrudderrat

What is so different with your A320s? Our...

What is so different with your A320s?
Our A320s still require speed brakes to be operative in order to plan FL 370.
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jul 2014, 08:24
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi AirRabbit, I have quickly scanned...

Hi AirRabbit,



I have quickly scanned this page and the first two pages of this thread and found these comments:

Jwscud #104
"The ground handling was very over-sensitive, with PIO being...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2014, 22:10
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi AirRabbit, Thanks very much for the info...

Hi AirRabbit,

Thanks very much for the info on sim motion cueing.


During taxiing with big turns, we experience long term sideways accelerations. During the take off and especially during a...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2014, 08:52
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi AirRabbit, Thanks for your explanation...

Hi AirRabbit,

Thanks for your explanation for the reluctant introduction of LM2.

You say “Note: a typical person will feel the cab rolling when it is rolling at 2 degrees/second or more.”
...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jul 2014, 09:09
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Jwscud, About Lm2 | AWx - Acceleration...

Hi Jwscud,

About Lm2 | AWx - Acceleration Worx (http://www.awx.aero/about-lm2/)

You are not alone. We must use our sense of lateral acceleration (poor in most sims) and heading changes (non...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jul 2014, 19:46
Replies: 22
Views: 9,914
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi sonicbum, If you have been following...

Hi sonicbum,


If you have been following the discussion in the thread "Simulator Training for strong crosswind landings", you will see some of us are concerned about sim fidelity. Your experience...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jul 2014, 10:01
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi underfire, I'm glad you notice the...

Hi underfire,


I'm glad you notice the same limitations also.

Since the sim motion is limited to the amount of travel of the jacks, and at full jack extension / retraction the sim motion must...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jun 2014, 21:39
Replies: 38
Views: 11,622
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Swedish Steve, Performance is based on...

Hi Swedish Steve,

Performance is based on aircraft mass so we use the Aircraft Fuel Quantity gauges (Kgs) for the fuel on board.

The uplift (litres) is converted to Kgs using actual SG (pocket...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jun 2014, 14:04
Replies: 121
Views: 30,902
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi OSCAR YANKEE SKYbrary - Rate of climb...

Hi OSCAR YANKEE


SKYbrary - Rate of climb within last 1000 ft before cleared level (http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Rate_of_climb_within_last_1000_ft_before_cleared_level)
"many operators...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2014, 07:47
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi AirRabbit, There is very limited...

Hi AirRabbit,


There is very limited rotation of the simulator cabin in the horizontal plane (constant heading). During any taxiing where the visual and instruments show we've just completed say...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jun 2014, 19:01
Replies: 17
Views: 8,303
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi I-2021, Our A320 QRH only has single...

Hi I-2021,

Our A320 QRH only has single system failure Landing Distances published.
If we have a combination of system failures, then we have to use the LPC. (Less paper in the cockpit computer.)
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2014, 14:14
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Judd, On the contrary. I've never been...

Hi Judd,

On the contrary. I've never been sick in the aircraft, but feel horribly sick when taxiing around on the ground in the sim, because the picture doesn't agree with my senses.

That's why...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2014, 10:36
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Centaurus, Until we get simulators...

Hi Centaurus,


Until we get simulators capable of very large vertical motion (60 feet), and capable of cab rotation through 360 degs - nasa.gov/facilities/vms/index.shtml...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2014, 08:51
Replies: 131
Views: 45,761
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi grrowler, I think it is because there is...

Hi grrowler,

I think it is because there is no delta g in the sim (everything feels like 1 g) and there is no sensation of heading change detected by your inner ear (sim is bolted to ground on...
Forum: Tech Log
25th May 2014, 09:10
Replies: 40
Views: 15,016
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Jwscud, This is a link to an accident...

Hi Jwscud,

This is a link to an accident report of a TriStar which ran off the end of Leeds Bradford airport. http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/2-1987%20G-BBAI.pdf

Landing distance...
Forum: Tech Log
24th May 2014, 21:54
Replies: 40
Views: 15,016
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi Gysbreght, If you look at the ALC link...

Hi Gysbreght,


If you look at the ALC link I posted #23, the runway has a down slope of 98 feet in 3,000m (1%). The ILS glide slope transmitter is located 350m from runway threshold (difference...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2014, 20:21
Replies: 40
Views: 15,016
Posted By rudderrudderrat

Hi , Correct. Not so, other wise...

Hi ,

Correct.


Not so, other wise all the above quoted examples would have a difference of 300m between the published LDA and the "Beyond the glide slope difference".
Please see MRS.pdf...
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