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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Mar 2011, 20:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,783
Posted By FlyKingfisher

When to slow to Vapp on the B767-300/ER (microsoft flight simulator)

I'm an avid flight simmer and I'm currently 'getting used to' flying the Level-D 767 which is supposed to be the best and most realistic aircraft addon ever made for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Jan 2011, 04:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,304
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Anxiety disorder / Anxiety attacks

Hi all,

Just wanted to know if anyone has an idea whether people with history of anxiety disorder/anxiety attacks are allowed to fly (as pilots), with or without anti-anxiety medication (I affirm:...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Oct 2010, 14:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,274
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Are you referring to the AI 130 incident?

Are you referring to the AI 130 incident?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Oct 2010, 14:52
Replies: 1
Views: 3,688
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Air India flight AI 130 LHR-BOM emergency (smoke)

Times of India, Mumbai, Sunday, October 24, 2010 (Page 2)





Can someone shed some light on this. Any AI 777 drivers here...?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Oct 2010, 14:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,274
Posted By FlyKingfisher

More information on Page 2:

More information on Page 2:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Oct 2010, 14:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,274
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Jet Airways Kingfisher Airlines ground collision at Mumbai

Times of India, Mumbai, Sunday, October 24, 2010
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2010, 07:13
Replies: 49
Views: 31,918
Posted By FlyKingfisher

From The Times of India, Mumbai, Aug. 29, 2010:

From The Times of India, Mumbai, Aug. 29, 2010:
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2010, 06:49
Replies: 49
Views: 31,918
Posted By FlyKingfisher

I think the crew jumped the gun on this one. If...

I think the crew jumped the gun on this one. If the aircraft was outbound as the TOI report states, they could have just returned to the gate instead of ordering an evac.

And what's the bull...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2010, 06:04
Replies: 16
Views: 2,007
Posted By FlyKingfisher

When passengers are asked to switch off their...

When passengers are asked to switch off their mobile phones because "they could interfere with aircraft navigation systems" there obviously is some basis to it.

Aircraft etiquette maybe one thing,...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2010, 06:24
Replies: 6
Views: 9,071
Posted By FlyKingfisher

CFM56 or V2500?

I was wondering whether engine options for the A320 family have any similarities with choosing an engine while buying a car: "should I go in for a 3.0 litre engine or 2.9 litre one..."

The basic...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Aug 2010, 06:06
Replies: 9
Views: 33,393
Posted By FlyKingfisher

So, climb rate isn't dependent on flap settings,...

So, climb rate isn't dependent on flap settings, is that what you mean? And whoever talked about flapless takeoff... :confused:
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Aug 2010, 14:18
Replies: 13
Views: 8,707
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Good reply.

Good reply.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Aug 2010, 14:15
Replies: 9
Views: 33,393
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Doesn't climb-out performance/obstacle clearance...

Doesn't climb-out performance/obstacle clearance depend on V/S? Doesn't a higher flap setting give a steeper climb rate? Tell me more about this.



What do you mean? Can you elaborate?
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Aug 2010, 07:59
Replies: 9
Views: 33,393
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Thanks very much for your reply.

Thanks very much for your reply.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Aug 2010, 06:06
Replies: 9
Views: 33,393
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Airbus A320 Flap Settings

Note: Not a professional pilot.

I wanted to know what the normal flap setting for the A320 is on take-off. I believe it is Flaps 1 (does it mean 1+F as indicated on the EICAS?).

Can Flaps 2 be...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jul 2010, 16:11
Replies: 16
Views: 45,843
Posted By FlyKingfisher

@Big Mach: Right. All doubts cleared. :ok: Thank...

@Big Mach: Right. All doubts cleared. :ok: Thank you very much for your time and effort. I appreciate it.

PS. Just FYI: I have installed EditVoicePack which enables me to change the default...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jul 2010, 06:55
Replies: 16
Views: 45,843
Posted By FlyKingfisher

I read somewhere that Airbus pilots arm the LOC...

I read somewhere that Airbus pilots arm the LOC switch first and then arm the APR switch once the LLZ is intercepted. My information may be incorrect. But this is what I do.

On flightsim, you are...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jul 2010, 09:58
Replies: 16
Views: 45,843
Posted By FlyKingfisher

@Right Way Up: I get your point.

@Right Way Up: I get your point.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jul 2010, 06:52
Replies: 16
Views: 45,843
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Ok, I now understand what Autoland is. ...

Ok, I now understand what Autoland is.



Since I now understand Autoland (both A/Ps engaged) I now know I've flown these several times. But I don't think thrust is reduced in flightsim...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Jul 2010, 14:28
Replies: 22
Views: 10,591
Posted By FlyKingfisher

@Big Mach: Thanks a million for your reply and...

@Big Mach: Thanks a million for your reply and the explanation. Will be of great help.



Yeah, I read this somewhere that during a visual approach, pilots change from HDG to TRK. That puts the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Jul 2010, 14:22
Replies: 16
Views: 45,843
Posted By FlyKingfisher

@Big Mach: Thank you very much for your reply. ...

@Big Mach: Thank you very much for your reply.

What exactly is Autoland?

I'm a flight simmer and my aircraft of choice is the A320. During and ILS approach, when only one A/P is engaged, the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jul 2010, 20:11
Replies: 22
Views: 10,591
Posted By FlyKingfisher

I feel the 737-800 is a lot more difficult to...

I feel the 737-800 is a lot more difficult to handle than the A320. Will keep your speeds in mind. Thanks.



Oh your sense of humour beat me completely. Perhaps my Sim time made me lose touch...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jul 2010, 13:04
Replies: 22
Views: 10,591
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Devil Oh! How very simple :) After so many years of...

Oh! How very simple :) After so many years of keeping in touch with flight deck technology, how come I never thought about that :ugh:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jul 2010, 06:03
Replies: 22
Views: 10,591
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Quite right. It's like those F1 racing games...

Quite right. It's like those F1 racing games where it's difficult to control the car. Much easier in real life. I reckon it must be a lot easier to line up with the runway in a real aircraft just...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Jul 2010, 09:03
Replies: 22
Views: 10,591
Posted By FlyKingfisher

I just realised that even while being vectored...

I just realised that even while being vectored for an approach, I was too fast - 200-250 KIAS. It's only when I saw an approach chart did I realise it. I now reduce my speed to 180 KIAS when I'm...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jul 2010, 08:44
Replies: 4
Views: 22,914
Posted By FlyKingfisher

@potkettleblack: Thanks for the info, and your...

@potkettleblack: Thanks for the info, and your time :)
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jul 2010, 08:04
Replies: 4
Views: 22,914
Posted By FlyKingfisher

@potkettleblack: I read that in a manual on how...

@potkettleblack: I read that in a manual on how to use a certain Airbus payware panel for MS FS2004. Probably used only in a simulator, but not in a real aircraft...

By Cat I ILS, do you mean a...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jul 2010, 07:40
Replies: 4
Views: 22,914
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Airbus: Cat III Single or Cat III Dual... what's the difference?

Originally posted in Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner), I was told to try here by Talkdownman:

FlyKingfisher:

Talkdownman:

FYI: I'm not a pilot, just a simmer and an aviation enthusiast...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Jul 2010, 05:53
Replies: 16
Views: 45,843
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Airbus: Cat III Single or Cat III Dual... what's the difference?

I believe that pilots flying Airbuses use Cat III Single (Autopilot1 engaged) while flying in good weather and visibility, but Cat III Dual (Autopilot1 & 2 engaged) is deployed only in poor weather...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jul 2010, 14:36
Replies: 22
Views: 10,591
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Cool The FMGC that I use on my A320 does allow VLS to...

The FMGC that I use on my A320 does allow VLS to be selected. I read a thread on this form (http://www.pprune.org/archive/index.php/t-165372.html) which says the following: "The VLS is the slowest...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jul 2010, 06:31
Replies: 22
Views: 10,591
Posted By FlyKingfisher

Thanks to all for replying. I should have been...

Thanks to all for replying. I should have been more specific while asking my question about which aircraft I'm flying and the flight rules, also I was referring to the final approach phase and a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jul 2010, 14:34
Replies: 22
Views: 10,591
Posted By FlyKingfisher

When to descend while on a visual approach...?

Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum, so please excuse any mistakes or non-compliances.

I am not a professional pilot, but am very interested in aviation. I am a simmer and I sim a lot on MS...
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