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Forum: Tech Log
28th Apr 2013, 14:07
Replies: 44
Views: 26,411
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the detailed explanations Bengo and...

Thanks for the detailed explanations Bengo and Cockney Steve much appreciated, still some of it is going over my head though your have given me more than enough info i need, cheers :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
28th Apr 2013, 12:02
Replies: 44
Views: 26,411
Posted By akafrank07

What advantages does ac electrical power have over dc electrical power

Reading through my notes one of the advantages is as follows;

"Ac generators do not suffer from commutation problems associated with dc machines and consequently are more reliable, especially at...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2013, 05:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the answers guys :ok: I probably...

Thanks for the answers guys :ok:
I probably should of copped on there, its just i got it in my head that since you have one engine out your landing speed should be slower not faster, though i...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Apr 2013, 04:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,029
Posted By akafrank07

It says when your inbound 2NM before ND descent...

It says when your inbound 2NM before ND descent point;

Set MDA on MCP
Select 'or' verify VNAV path
Select 'or' verify speed intervention




It a RYR checklist for a 737-800
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Apr 2013, 08:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Posted By akafrank07

737 Checklist circling approach

For a circling approach with two engines it is category C and with one engine category D why is this?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Apr 2013, 23:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,029
Posted By akafrank07

Select are verify VNAV path?

On the approach part of the checklist i'm reading, it says on one of the stages to:

'Select are verify VNAV path'

Does this mean to select the degrees of the VNAV path? if so would this be done...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2013, 21:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By akafrank07

Ok i see, it just really means lock the flap...

Ok i see, it just really means lock the flap lever into 15 position thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2013, 21:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By akafrank07

Did google it before i asked the question, still...

Did google it before i asked the question, still unsure
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2013, 20:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By akafrank07

Approach checklist question 737-800

From the checklist:

"Position landing gear lever down, flap lever to the 15 detent. Position engine start switches to CONT. Check RECALL"

What does detent mean?

What would "Check RECALL" be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Mar 2013, 15:31
Replies: 2
Views: 3,202
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the answer Denti :ok:

Thanks for the answer Denti :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2013, 19:34
Replies: 23
Views: 6,340
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the replies guys :ok:

Thanks for the replies guys :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2013, 22:14
Replies: 2
Views: 3,202
Posted By akafrank07

Speed Intervention?

I am unsure what speed intervention is:

If engaging in speed intervention:
- During a path decent with flaps up on an idle leg, VNAV switches to VNAV speed
- With flaps down, VNAV reminds in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2013, 02:53
Replies: 23
Views: 6,340
Posted By akafrank07

Which brakes get the hottest during a landing?

The downwind (with a crosswind) wheel brakes.

Can anyone explain why this is?
Forum: Questions
11th Feb 2013, 23:04
Replies: 14
Views: 3,670
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the replys guys, i understand the...

Thanks for the replys guys, i understand the concept of EGPWS now also Keith that youtube video explained it well, i missed that :ok:
Forum: Questions
11th Feb 2013, 00:03
Replies: 14
Views: 3,670
Posted By akafrank07

Hi I didn't think that i would find these...

Hi
I didn't think that i would find these answers on google, though i did find out that the GPWS doesn't have a terrain mapping function, however my question still stands:

What would this...
Forum: Questions
10th Feb 2013, 21:21
Replies: 14
Views: 3,670
Posted By akafrank07

The EGPWS

I understand that EGPWS provides a greater level of protection than a standard GPWS, and from what i have read it provides terrain mapping which the GPWS does not, is that correct?

"The EGPWS...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jan 2013, 18:33
Replies: 3
Views: 16,942
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for your help Darth, thats a simple and...

Thanks for your help Darth, thats a simple and easy method i'll use :ok:
i'll keep that in mind pipersam
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jan 2013, 01:36
Replies: 3
Views: 16,942
Posted By akafrank07

Holding pattern wind corrections/timing?

Hi guys i am carrying out my IR Revalidation soon and have forgotten parts on how to carry out the wind correction angle and timing for the hold

I'll take an example to see if i am right are if...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Jan 2013, 02:03
Replies: 10
Views: 20,985
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the link Jim

Thanks for the link Jim
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jan 2013, 22:13
Replies: 10
Views: 20,985
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the replies guys What is the...

Thanks for the replies guys
What is the difference between mode s and c?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jan 2013, 21:05
Replies: 10
Views: 20,985
Posted By akafrank07

What is a mode S transponder?

Could not find any info on this on google are my flight books
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jan 2013, 14:57
Replies: 3
Views: 10,002
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the reply RTN11 Sorry brain...

Thanks for the reply RTN11

Sorry brain fart! i had it in my head that a HSI was an attitude indicator and then wasn't sure what the attitude indicator was, got muddled up
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jan 2013, 14:25
Replies: 3
Views: 10,002
Posted By akafrank07

EFIS ADI/HSI Difference?

What is the difference between the electronic attitude directional indicator and the electronic horizontal situation indicator on the EFIS?, as what i'm reading they seem to be described as two...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jan 2013, 13:03
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for that clear and easy to understand...

Thanks for that clear and easy to understand explanation Keith :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jan 2013, 02:12
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By akafrank07

Radio Altimeter and radar beams

Can anyone explain exactly why you can go down to 0ft with a continuous-wave radar beam and only 50ft a for pulse radar beam?

Thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2013, 23:12
Replies: 19
Views: 4,001
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks a lot for that explanation Keith, that has...

Thanks a lot for that explanation Keith, that has helped me easily understand apparent wander :)
So i take it rigidity in space in space is a bad thing? as "It means that once the gyro has been...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2013, 20:44
Replies: 19
Views: 4,001
Posted By akafrank07

No it doesn't, thanks for your reply Keith,...

No it doesn't, thanks for your reply Keith, though i still can't relate this practically as the spin axis does not revolve around the earth

Thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2013, 19:29
Replies: 19
Views: 4,001
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the explanations guys :ok: ...

Thanks for the explanations guys :ok:

"Showing attitude changes is making use of the gyro's property of being rigid in space."
What does rigid in space mean? as i thought that would mean...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2013, 20:54
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By akafrank07

Non precision question regard 'arming' 'hard altitudes'

In my notes of a non precision approach flown in a b737, whenever intercepting heading you go flaps 5 and then 'arm' LNAV or VOR/LOC.

Whta does it mean by arming the LNAV or VOR/LOC, is this just...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2013, 15:23
Replies: 19
Views: 4,001
Posted By akafrank07

Electrically driven artificial horizon instrument gyro tied to earths vertical meanin

"Electrically driven artificial horizons use the same basic principles as the air-driven instruments, with a gyroscope tied to the earth's vertical and two gimbals."

What does it mean by 'tied to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2013, 13:23
Replies: 9
Views: 18,103
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the explanation jockster :ok:

Thanks for the explanation jockster :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jan 2013, 01:36
Replies: 9
Views: 18,103
Posted By akafrank07

Artificial Horizon (Turning & Acceleration Errors)

Abstract:
"The artificial horizon experiences the following errors:
1.Turning errors
2.Acceleration errors
3.Real wander of the gyroscope's spin axis away from its alignment with the earth...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Dec 2012, 11:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,186
Posted By akafrank07

Hi CAT3C thanks for the reply On the Airbus...

Hi CAT3C thanks for the reply

On the Airbus the Air Data Reference (ADR) is fed into multiple systems, to assess a number of parameters. Each Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) and Flight...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2012, 23:02
Replies: 10
Views: 3,100
Posted By akafrank07

Thanks for the reply packo thats clarified it for...

Thanks for the reply packo thats clarified it for me :ok:
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