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Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2003, 10:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,227
Posted By Ford Airlane

The result of this is that the smell of fuel...

The result of this is that the smell of fuel enters the cabin.

Not a nice addition to whatever problem you already had that made you dump fuel.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2003, 00:23
Replies: 23
Views: 2,948
Posted By Ford Airlane

Anything with VH-OE? is GE-Powered, including...

Anything with VH-OE? is GE-Powered, including OEH. As previously stated OEB, OEC and OED are GE-powered standard -400s acquired from Malaysian and Asiana. There are numerous small difference e.g. OEB...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2003, 23:57
Replies: 16
Views: 2,596
Posted By Ford Airlane

I have recently done a pacific jump in the new...

I have recently done a pacific jump in the new -400ER and boeing seems to have done very well, reducing the cockpit noise substantially compared to the bog-standard 744. About bloody time!

The...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2003, 05:32
Replies: 6
Views: 15,974
Posted By Ford Airlane

As fuel in tanks decreases, dump rate decreases. ...

As fuel in tanks decreases, dump rate decreases.

The ballpark figure I use for dump time is tons to dump / 2 + 5. e.g. for a max weight departure of 397 with max ldg weight 296, approx 100,000kg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2003, 06:54
Replies: 18
Views: 2,146
Posted By Ford Airlane

I'm not the sure the mickey-mouse-disneyland...

I'm not the sure the mickey-mouse-disneyland style ATPL you mention is quite the truth.

I admit that the written test (as opposed to tests in Oz) is a walk in the park, but there is also a...
Forum: Questions
28th Jan 2003, 06:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,239
Posted By Ford Airlane

I try and limit myself to not drinking within 40...

I try and limit myself to not drinking within 40 feet of the aeroplane.

Has worked so far. :eek: :eek:
Forum: Tech Log
9th Oct 2002, 02:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Ford Airlane

Sick - dunno. I'm guessing that if they aren't...

Sick - dunno. I'm guessing that if they aren't standard they could be fitted at customer request. There are a million and one things that can be added as options (just like your fav car I suppose)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2002, 01:07
Replies: 22
Views: 4,035
Posted By Ford Airlane

KLM also have SOs. I believe Eva have "cruise...

KLM also have SOs. I believe Eva have "cruise captains" (sounds like an SO to me).

Some of you seem to be in the mood for bagging SOs (I assume in jest), but perhaps you would like recall that...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2002, 00:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Ford Airlane

In terms of the cockpit differences to the...

In terms of the cockpit differences to the current -400...

The displays are now LCDs instead of CRTS, there is a new collins whizbang multi-scan radar and the standby instruments are glass instead...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2002, 04:30
Replies: 31
Views: 3,676
Posted By Ford Airlane

Wink On the upside - As an S/O or F/O it would give...

On the upside - As an S/O or F/O it would give you real clout when you resorted to "Captain, you must listen!" (...or I will pop a cap in your ass :p )

:eek:
Forum: Questions
18th Jun 2002, 07:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,501
Posted By Ford Airlane

Full Rating thrust will use the least amount of...

Full Rating thrust will use the least amount of fuel in a climb to cruise altitude compared to Rating I/II.

:)
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jun 2002, 02:23
Replies: 18
Views: 14,358
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post The GEs sure light off quicker than the RRs. The...

The GEs sure light off quicker than the RRs. The difference there is amazing!

The only thing I find annoying with the RRs though is the droning noise associated with un-synched N1 which is not...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
17th May 2002, 06:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,265
Posted By Ford Airlane

For those concerned about the panic of a...

For those concerned about the panic of a last-minute call up, they do at least pay for your airfare to Sydney in that case.

Last course was twelve, 10 cadets and 2 ex-AN 400 SOs. I can't remember...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Apr 2002, 02:46
Replies: 20
Views: 4,158
Posted By Ford Airlane

Cornish, B744 - HOLD mode for the...

Cornish,

B744 - HOLD mode for the autothrottle is activated at 65 KIAS, not 80.

It would have to be one bitchin wind for the power not to have reach the thrust reference limit by 65 knots!
...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2002, 02:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,889
Posted By Ford Airlane

60 knots groundspeed is the usual maximum speed...

60 knots groundspeed is the usual maximum speed for a high speed exit.

At busy airports, as an example landing LAX 25L, they prefer you to turn off the high speed taxiway as it gets you off the...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
11th Apr 2002, 08:51
Replies: 102
Views: 17,877
Posted By Ford Airlane

Ties will not have to be worn. Now there's a deal...

Ties will not have to be worn. Now there's a deal sweetener! :cool:
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2002, 08:43
Replies: 34
Views: 6,658
Posted By Ford Airlane

B744 - 250 feet is minimum engagement height for...

B744 - 250 feet is minimum engagement height for a/p after takeoff.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2002, 04:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,126
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post I doubt it was turbulence, the second officer was...

I doubt it was turbulence, the second officer was probably flying.

;) ;) :p :eek:
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2002, 03:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,333
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post The first aircraft (400ER) is due to fly in July,...

The first aircraft (400ER) is due to fly in July, apparently the testing program is around 90 cycles and 250 hours flying.

Number 2 off the line will actually be the first one to be delivered,...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
28th Mar 2002, 09:28
Replies: 11
Views: 305
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post Also, Buenos Aires is out as qantas will now be...

Also, Buenos Aires is out as qantas will now be code sharing with oneworld partner lan chile to Santiago.. .. .LAX is going back to full pre Sep 11 schedule.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2002, 09:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,333
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post Love to, but the first aircraft won't be...

Love to, but the first aircraft won't be delivered until november later this year with 6 scheduled, the last one being delivered in July 2005.. .. .The boeing (www.boeing.com ?)website will probably...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2002, 08:57
Replies: 17
Views: 33,137
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post Max Alt is FL451. In practice though that...

Max Alt is FL451. In practice though that altitude will never be reached except maybe on a l-o-n-g ferry (i.e. no pax/freight) flight. Highest I have seen one go in revenue is about FL410.. .....
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2002, 09:50
Replies: 19
Views: 2,285
Posted By Ford Airlane

Angel After one such incident where the "old fart" (as...

After one such incident where the "old fart" (as you put it) kicked the bucket mid flight, there was much questioning amongst the other captains in the bar that night as to how the F/O managed to...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2002, 08:04
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Ford Airlane

Question How does the lack of navigation database coverage...

How does the lack of navigation database coverage inhibit the use of VNAV? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" />
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2002, 05:51
Replies: 14
Views: 1,077
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post &gt;SATVOICE LOST followed by... ...

&gt;SATVOICE LOST

followed by...

&gt;SATVOICE AVAIL

oh, and the acars printer paper jamming...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2002, 09:19
Replies: 20
Views: 3,703
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post I do not wish to unnecessarily discredit someone...

I do not wish to unnecessarily discredit someone based on my feeble knowledge of noise abatement, but I cannot imagine the flaps and demand pumps contribute in anything more than a miniscule way to...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2002, 09:10
Replies: 45
Views: 4,493
Posted By Ford Airlane

Red face Tony, Like they always say - imagine...

Tony,

Like they always say - imagine yourself at the enquiry if something had have happened. Say, unexpected turbulence or a climb TCAS RA resulting in a stall. No doubt a recovery would have...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
17th Jan 2002, 04:36
Replies: 14
Views: 165
Posted By Ford Airlane

Red face When I lived in the UK a few years ago, I decided...

When I lived in the UK a few years ago, I decided to hire a bugsmasher with the intention of doing a couple of instrument approaches to keep current at a time when I was not employed as a pilot.
...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2002, 05:03
Replies: 28
Views: 3,835
Posted By Ford Airlane

Smile Dan, You are, of course, correct about the...

Dan,

You are, of course, correct about the measured deceleration rates with autobrakes and contribution of reverse thrust having no effect on actual deceleration rate with autobrakes. I mentioned...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jan 2002, 07:41
Replies: 28
Views: 3,835
Posted By Ford Airlane

Lightbulb I must say that some of what 747focal said has...

I must say that some of what 747focal said has confused me particularly the "I can tell how noisy a plane is by looking at it" bit, however,

[paragraph relating to deleted posts removed -...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
9th Jan 2002, 11:30
Replies: 35
Views: 1,974
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post Imagine that story in the bar tonight after a...

Imagine that story in the bar tonight after a belly full of "personality fuel"...

<img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2002, 11:11
Replies: 28
Views: 3,835
Posted By Ford Airlane

Question And why is that?

And why is that?
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Dec 2001, 06:14
Replies: 38
Views: 4,304
Posted By Ford Airlane

fish ... you're a regular "Art Bell" listener... ...

... you're a regular "Art Bell" listener...

<img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
14th Dec 2001, 08:33
Replies: 2
Views: 102
Posted By Ford Airlane

Talking Qantas back to the big apple

Looks like the white rat tails will be seen back in NY as of 27 Feb.

Fantastic news huh!


:) :D :) :D
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
9th Dec 2001, 07:02
Replies: 11
Views: 181
Posted By Ford Airlane

Post :) Don't take my comments the wrong way, I'm not...

:) Don't take my comments the wrong way, I'm not deliberately disagreeing with you to be difficult or conducting a vicious personal verbal attack (unusual, I know, for this forum :confused: ), I...
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