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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st May 2011, 08:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By BA 77

Thanks for the replies. Is that the casing around...

Thanks for the replies. Is that the casing around the whole gearbox that's made of Aluminum/Magnesium, or on the gears themselves?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th May 2011, 19:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By BA 77

Jet engine gearbox question

Hi all,

Do any of the engineers out there know if jet engine gearbox gears are hollow or solid? From a weight point of view I'd have thought it would be hollow but I don't know how you would...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Jan 2011, 15:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,744
Posted By BA 77

Aeromechanical Engineering Jobs

Hi all,

I'm currently looking into courses to do at uni and aeromechanical engineering has been jumping out at me for years now but I've only just started thinking about jobs at the end of it....
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2010, 20:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,524
Posted By BA 77

The main reason is that although the 777-200LR...

The main reason is that although the 777-200LR has a longer range than the A340-500, because the 777 is wider it becomes less economical to operate an all business class service (which is always 6...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Aug 2010, 16:00
Replies: 58
Views: 27,244
Posted By BA 77

Is it just me or has this subject gone...

Is it just me or has this subject gone suspiciously quiet in the media? The BBC, Sky News, CNN etc are all not reporting it but the smaller media groups are. Maybe I just have a suspicious mind but...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Aug 2010, 18:48
Replies: 58
Views: 27,244
Posted By BA 77

Has the ballot been confirmed yet because I can't...

Has the ballot been confirmed yet because I can't find any mention of it elsewhere on the internet?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2010, 20:53
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By BA 77

Thanks for the quick reply, that really helps! ...

Thanks for the quick reply, that really helps!

I e-mailed CTC Wings about this about a month ago but got no reply but if your required to have the PPL before the full ATPL Course then I suppose I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2010, 20:35
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By BA 77

Advice on training

Hi all,

I've been looking at the different options for flight training to get my ATPL and was wondering if getting a PPL before going on to the ATPL course would be a good idea. I can't seem to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jan 2010, 14:42
Replies: 12
Views: 5,300
Posted By BA 77

Thomas Cook Cadet Contracts

Having heard about the recent easyJet shambles (which, oddly enough, there is no mention of on their website) I'm now looking at other carriers who offer cadet programmes for CTC. The best one I've...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2010, 17:12
Replies: 15
Views: 3,664
Posted By BA 77

Thanks, that's been really helpful. BA 77.

Thanks, that's been really helpful.

BA 77.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2010, 15:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,664
Posted By BA 77

Is the drop in thrust from the bypass duct a...

Is the drop in thrust from the bypass duct a significant amount or is it a relatively small drop in thrust output?

Thanks, BA 77.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2010, 17:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,664
Posted By BA 77

Thanks a lot that really helped, especially the...

Thanks a lot that really helped, especially the formula. So, just to clarify, the amount of thrust produced by the bypass air proportionally is not affected by the altitude/air density but is...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2010, 06:44
Replies: 15
Views: 3,664
Posted By BA 77

Thanks for the quick reply. Basically, does...

Thanks for the quick reply.

Basically, does that mean that the core of the engine produces a higher proportion of thrust, the faster you fly and the only reason the bypass doesn't produce as high...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2010, 18:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,664
Posted By BA 77

Jet Engine Bypass Query

I wasn't sure where to ask this so I'll just place it here.

I've bought "The Jet Engine" book by Rolls Royce and it states that 75% of engine trust is generated by the air going through the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2009, 17:56
Replies: 27
Views: 7,419
Posted By BA 77

I totally disagree with the idea that you need to...

I totally disagree with the idea that you need to fill a 787 to 75% to breakeven. A larger aircraft doesn't necessarily have lower breakeven load factors - the Embraer 170 only needs a 62% load...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2009, 12:54
Replies: 27
Views: 7,419
Posted By BA 77

Yeah it has been a bit (cough cough) delayed but...

Yeah it has been a bit (cough cough) delayed but with such a revolutionary aircraft surely that was only to be expected? I think that when it eventually flies it will be worth it because it seems...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2009, 11:30
Replies: 27
Views: 7,419
Posted By BA 77

Oh, thanks for the information. It's just the...

Oh, thanks for the information. It's just the last I heard (which was a couple of months ago mind you) was that the A380's were really just lean-mean loss-making machines which were turning into huge...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2009, 10:44
Replies: 27
Views: 7,419
Posted By BA 77

Most airlines are not even filling their 747s at...

Most airlines are not even filling their 747s at the moment so the A380 will only be a success in certain markets (like Singapore where the aviation market has grown exponentially). The A380 is the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Nov 2009, 19:35
Replies: 13
Views: 13,443
Posted By BA 77

Thanks a lot for the replies, that's been a great...

Thanks a lot for the replies, that's been a great help! Can I just quickly ask what IDG and HMU stand for? And also, is Fadec just the make of Alternator or does Fadec mean something?

Sorry for...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Nov 2009, 15:04
Replies: 13
Views: 13,443
Posted By BA 77

Jet Engine Gearbox

For quite a while now I've been wondering what the gearbox is actually used for in a Jet Engine. Can someone tell me which parts use it (parts like the HP/IP/LP compressors/turbines or front fan...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2009, 07:46
Replies: 31
Views: 5,545
Posted By BA 77

Thanks again for all the posts, they've really...

Thanks again for all the posts, they've really helped.

BA 77.
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Oct 2009, 07:32
Replies: 31
Views: 5,545
Posted By BA 77

Thanks for all the answers (and especially the...

Thanks for all the answers (and especially the Safety Sense leafet). One (hopefully) last question: if the Basic, Traffic, Deconfliction and Procedural Services are only availiable in uncontrolled...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Oct 2009, 20:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,333
Posted By BA 77

British Airways Pilots

Anyone know what sort of salary, flight allowances/sector pay, pension etc BA pilots recieve (both FO and Captain)? I take it that wages and pensions will have gone down since the cost-cutting...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Oct 2009, 20:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,051
Posted By BA 77

Having flown on both VS and BA, I would say that...

Having flown on both VS and BA, I would say that BA is the better of the two premium economy products. Both are good and for such a long flight the extra-legroom is great. As for my advice, if timing...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Oct 2009, 19:11
Replies: 31
Views: 5,545
Posted By BA 77

Thanks everyone. My books do talk about...

Thanks everyone. My books do talk about deconfliction, procedural and traffic services but didn't mention the fact that the FIS, RIS, RAS etc no longer exist.

Sorry for all the questions, but are...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Oct 2009, 16:43
Replies: 31
Views: 5,545
Posted By BA 77

Flight Information Service Query

I'm studying for a PPL and was wondering about the FIS: I read that it is availiable in uncontrolled airspace but there is no mention of it in controlled airspace. Is the RIS the same as the FIS,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Oct 2009, 16:52
Replies: 2
Views: 681
Posted By BA 77

Fuel Type/Price

I have a couple of questions about fuel:

1) What is the difference between AVTUR and Jet A1? (if there is a difference)
2) What sort of price is the fuel that airliners use?

Thanks in...
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