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Search: Posts Made By: Johnny Tightlips
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Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2012, 14:23
Replies: 27
Views: 7,059
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

We have both level D and B 737 sims. I never had...

We have both level D and B 737 sims. I never had any problems with V1 cuts in the level D sim, but i find them quite difficult in the level B sim. It just does not feel right and I am never happy...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Nov 2012, 12:03
Replies: 34
Views: 5,715
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Maybe the aircraft was downgraded to CAT I....

Maybe the aircraft was downgraded to CAT I. Sometimes we have to do practise CAT II/III approaches due to some problem with the AFCS, and then an avionics engineer has to sign it off when enough...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Nov 2012, 21:39
Replies: 18
Views: 8,541
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Is there not an alternate holding at DAYNE when...

Is there not an alternate holding at DAYNE when the MCT VOR/DME is u/s? It has 3.1nm legs. Maybe the FMC uses this as the default for some reason?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Nov 2012, 06:44
Replies: 6,080
Views: 1,379,413
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

The Ryanair winter schedule is not comming into...

The Ryanair winter schedule is not comming into full swing until the 7th. They wanted to make the most out of the mid term break before they switched over.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Oct 2012, 08:01
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,734,766
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

That's pure bull! All that stopped about 2 years...

That's pure bull! All that stopped about 2 years back. Unless you know the chief pilot or someone else near the top, just follow the procedure.

Why anyone would want to join Ryanair anyway is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2012, 06:32
Replies: 1
Views: 3,085
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

B727 crews needed in UK?

Just saw this advert on latest pilot jobs. Looks intresting but it's a bit vague and their website was not much help either. Does anyone have any more info on it?

B727 Captain, First Officers and...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
1st Oct 2012, 14:17
Replies: 22
Views: 4,970
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

RTO Question

My airline has only 4 valid reason's to reject a takeoff above 80kts:

• Fire or fire warning
• Engine failure
• Predictive windshear warning
• Airplane is unsafe or unable to fly.

However I...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2012, 14:07
Replies: 17
Views: 4,824
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Lufthansa 737 Overhead Panel

I just saw this picture of a Lufthansa 737 overhead panel. It appears that all of the switches for the fuel, hydraulic, air con and light panels are opposite to normal. Is this a specific LH...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Sep 2012, 11:49
Replies: 431
Views: 241,286
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Looks like I'm out. Can't swim:ugh:

Looks like I'm out. Can't swim:ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Sep 2012, 13:47
Replies: 431
Views: 241,286
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

How long would it roughly take for the left seat?...

How long would it roughly take for the left seat? I have 2100 hours on the -800, but the time to command would be an important factor for me. Sounds like an O.K deal though and I would be interested.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Aug 2012, 17:02
Replies: 6,080
Views: 1,379,413
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Irish Aviation Authority - Cork Airport update...

Irish Aviation Authority - Cork Airport update (http://www.iaa.ie/index.jsp?p=93&n=96&a=1205)

Looks like the IAA are finally doing something about the ILS:D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Aug 2012, 16:59
Replies: 6,080
Views: 1,379,413
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Looks like someone from the IAA is a PPRuNe...

Looks like someone from the IAA is a PPRuNe reader! This just showed up on their website. Not looking good...

Irish Aviation Authority - Possible disruption to flights at Cork Airport...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Aug 2012, 12:10
Replies: 6,080
Views: 1,379,413
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

NOTAM says it's off the air until the 3rd of...

NOTAM says it's off the air until the 3rd of September. Must be routine maintenance. In fairness it's never a good time to have the CAT II gone in Cork because the fog is never far away:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2012, 13:58
Replies: 9
Views: 7,800
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

BOAC is right. I bug the speed in the middle of...

BOAC is right. I bug the speed in the middle of the amber bands and let the speed do it's own thing within reason. The bugged speed works out around M0.77 at altitude and then the actual speed...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2012, 11:04
Replies: 35
Views: 8,675
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

LOL! It can do 340:ok: You make it sound...

LOL! It can do 340:ok:

You make it sound like it was a crime....
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2012, 20:07
Replies: 35
Views: 8,675
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

I read something very good in a 1968 737...

I read something very good in a 1968 737 operations manual recently. It said to plan 320 KTS for the climb and 320 or 350 KTS for descent! Easily know the price of fuel was so cheap back then. I...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jul 2012, 19:51
Replies: 1
Views: 1,507
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

737-100/200 VMO/MMO

Hi all

I recently bought a 1968 737 operations manual off ebay. I came across something interesting regarding VMO/MMO. In this manual it says that "VMO indicated ranges from 350 knots at sea...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jun 2012, 11:03
Replies: 50
Views: 42,174
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

I don't think you have taught this one through:D

I don't think you have taught this one through:D
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jun 2012, 16:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Thanks to BOAC. Unfortunately our airline has to...

Thanks to BOAC. Unfortunately our airline has to have a completely clean upper surface, so even if we only have ice inside the black lines we still have to de-ice. It's a real pain in the rear end...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jun 2012, 15:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Just to make it clear, they don't burn the wing...

Just to make it clear, they don't burn the wing tanks completely first, just about 1500 to 2,000kgs from each side to apparently stop the fuel coming into contact with the top of the tank. These...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jun 2012, 12:55
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

737NG NEI

Recently I have seen some Captains using the wing tanks before the centre tank on the 737-800 to avoid non environmental icing on long 4 hour sectors. I don't see this procedure written anywhere...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th May 2012, 09:30
Replies: 4
Views: 983
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Even if there was a crosswind the aircraft would...

Even if there was a crosswind the aircraft would just crab into the wind, it would not bank. Maybe the rudder was not trimmed properly, this could cause a slight bank but I don't think it would...
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2012, 09:12
Replies: 8
Views: 3,723
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Apparently the cost index is coming back to 6 in...

Apparently the cost index is coming back to 6 in the near future, it is currently 30. It will be more like 0.76-77 with this:sad:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th May 2012, 13:19
Replies: 88
Views: 42,409
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Murray is clearly a management mole and is here...

Murray is clearly a management mole and is here to take the p out of us.

If not he is a total "company man" wonker and I hope I never have the pleasure of flying with him........
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2012, 20:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,512
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Anyone? I have one for the -200 but I can't find...

Anyone? I have one for the -200 but I can't find any for the -800.....
Forum: Tech Log
20th Apr 2012, 07:34
Replies: 3
Views: 2,463
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

737 cost index 2012

As the price of oil continues to creep higher and higher we all seem to be flying slower and slower. I heard a KLM doing 0.71 and an Aer Lingus doing 0.69 recently and both were in the low FL300's...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2012, 12:48
Replies: 6,080
Views: 1,379,413
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Yes this has been the case with around 5 years I...

Yes this has been the case with around 5 years I think.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Apr 2012, 15:38
Replies: 24
Views: 9,206
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

I've been told that the NG can go much faster...

I've been told that the NG can go much faster than 340/.82 but is limited to maintain the same type rating and commonality with the classics's. Here is an extract of a memo from my airline that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Apr 2012, 13:31
Replies: 36
Views: 6,494
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Reminds me of a funny incident I saw last summer....

Reminds me of a funny incident I saw last summer. A young boy asked me if he could take a picture of the cockpit and of course I let him, I remember when I used to be like that about 15 years ago!...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2012, 11:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,512
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

737 Descent Table

Hi folks,

I'm looking for the descent planning table from the performance inflight chapter of FCOM 1 for the 737-800. My airline only has a .78/280/250 table but I am looking for a .80/320/250...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2012, 08:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,707
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

I was being serious. TAS is higher near the...

I was being serious. TAS is higher near the ground for a given Mach number, but of course there is no point flying that low as you are likely to pull your wings off before you would reach any worth...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2012, 19:27
Replies: 19
Views: 3,707
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

In theory and according to ISA the aircraft at FL...

In theory and according to ISA the aircraft at FL 410 would have a TAS of 470 kts and the aircraft at FL 350 would have a TAS of 472 kts. TAS changes by about 1 knot for every 1 degree above or below...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2012, 19:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,396
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

Tailwheel training near Stansted

Hi all,

I am hoping to do a tailwheel endorsement during the summer. I am looking for somewhere ideally within one hours drive from Stansted. I would also be partial to trying some basic aeros...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Mar 2012, 17:54
Replies: 15
Views: 3,610
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

If it's the Mater just wear something smart...

If it's the Mater just wear something smart casual. It's a long day and you don't want to be feeling uncomfortable:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Mar 2012, 20:00
Replies: 66
Views: 32,174
Posted By Johnny Tightlips

He clearly said 360 indicated. I could not...

He clearly said 360 indicated. I could not believe it at first either but we asked him to say again as we taught we heard it wrong, but no....
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