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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2010, 00:10
Replies: 26
Views: 3,914
Posted By Aviophage

Ryan, people progress at different rates and...

Ryan, people progress at different rates and there could be a number of reasons why it took the OP 20 hours to go solo.

Congratulations Loumate. I hope you went down to the pub and had a well...
Forum: Questions
20th Nov 2010, 06:15
Replies: 20
Views: 6,137
Posted By Aviophage

London Heathrow is by far the most challenging...

London Heathrow is by far the most challenging airport I've flown into.

I've heard many rumours/stories that some pilots can't handle the pressure for landing at Heathrow so they divert to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
20th Nov 2010, 06:00
Replies: 172
Views: 89,461
Posted By Aviophage

Airbus Girl

You are talking out of your retto. You are not a commercial pilot and I have arrived at that decision by simply examining your posts.

We need to get back on topic chaps. Stick to the facts and the...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Oct 2010, 19:08
Replies: 18
Views: 13,050
Posted By Aviophage

This thread is a load of cock and bull I'm...

This thread is a load of cock and bull I'm afraid. I smell b/s from the OP.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2010, 16:46
Replies: 143
Views: 78,075
Posted By Aviophage

Peter, you should have joined us at Virgin! ...

Peter, you should have joined us at Virgin!

Great news though.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Sep 2010, 22:26
Replies: 30
Views: 6,949
Posted By Aviophage

BA 747 diverted to MAN after fuel emergency. It...

BA 747 diverted to MAN after fuel emergency. It was destined for LHR however. Engine failure after takeoff from LAX and the crew elected to continue with the flight on the 3 remaining engines.
...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Sep 2010, 20:49
Replies: 30
Views: 6,949
Posted By Aviophage

A 747 can fly on 3 engines from LAX to London, so...

A 747 can fly on 3 engines from LAX to London, so I can definitely fly my A340 without stdby instruments.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2010, 03:03
Replies: 27
Views: 9,277
Posted By Aviophage

Bravo MB. Just to clarify, the safety margin...

Bravo MB.

Just to clarify, the safety margin for landing and rollout can be compromised. To the extent of it being compromised is then an issue. In this case, the aircraft never experienced a...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2010, 22:04
Replies: 33
Views: 14,763
Posted By Aviophage

Media outlets are calling the pilot a hero. Is...

Media outlets are calling the pilot a hero. Is anybody else laughing?
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2010, 22:01
Replies: 27
Views: 9,277
Posted By Aviophage

Not news worthy at all.

Not news worthy at all.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Sep 2010, 14:37
Replies: 33
Views: 14,763
Posted By Aviophage

I don't believe how this news article can compare...

I don't believe how this news article can compare this Delta pilot with hero and ace pilot Sully....

I heard the problem was caused by maintenance error on behalf of Delta. I'll try and find the...
Forum: Questions
1st Sep 2010, 01:06
Replies: 1
Views: 1,180
Posted By Aviophage

747 Type Rating

Hello.

I am currently flying for a major on the A340-6 series. However, I am thinking of paying for an A380 type rating (technically just a small transition from an A330/340 to an A380) and then...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2010, 19:45
Replies: 111
Views: 55,834
Posted By Aviophage

If close to MTOW, a 747-400 is not capable of...

If close to MTOW, a 747-400 is not capable of flying on one engine and there would be an awful lot of drag on the side of the aircraft where the 2 engines have failed.
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2010, 16:47
Replies: 18
Views: 3,987
Posted By Aviophage

Stall recovery procedure is the same for all...

Stall recovery procedure is the same for all airliners (unless you fly for Colgan Air, which apparently is pull up and change your flap configuration).

Push down, full power and wings level.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Aug 2010, 18:15
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By Aviophage

PRK BRK....ON for landing?

This is absolutely a hypothetical situation and scenario I have thought up which tests crew communication, authority and CRM.

Imagine this.

You are on approach to an airport (aircraft...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Aug 2010, 22:50
Replies: 21
Views: 26,253
Posted By Aviophage

Well, an emergency descent is one where you're...

Well, an emergency descent is one where you're descending for safety and a rapid descent is one where you expedite a normal descent procedure.

A lot of pilots on here believe that every emergency...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Aug 2010, 17:44
Replies: 59
Views: 23,041
Posted By Aviophage

Misd-agin, in the UK, we use metric. Stop living...

Misd-agin, in the UK, we use metric. Stop living in the past with imperial measurements.
Forum: Tech Log
29th Aug 2010, 12:19
Replies: 22
Views: 4,888
Posted By Aviophage

Aviophage

I don't usually like to defend myself over the internet because when you argue with an idiot, those around you won't be able to tell who's actually the idiot. However, I feel that it is needed to...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Aug 2010, 23:22
Replies: 22
Views: 4,888
Posted By Aviophage

Southampton. Southend. What's the difference?...

Southampton. Southend. What's the difference? About 300' of asphalt!

Trust me, if EZY and RY went bankrupt, the pilots better have a back up career. They will not find a career with any serious...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Aug 2010, 22:21
Replies: 22
Views: 4,888
Posted By Aviophage

A cracked windshield isn't a big deal, though...

A cracked windshield isn't a big deal, though it's better to be safe than sorry to land at the nearest suitable airport (suitable being the keyword here).

There was a BA jet which lost it's...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Aug 2010, 18:47
Replies: 29
Views: 6,899
Posted By Aviophage

You do NOT squawk 7700 if you are turning to...

You do NOT squawk 7700 if you are turning to avoid wx and require ATC attention. That is the most ridiculous piece of advice I have read on this forum.

:ugh::ugh::ugh:
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2010, 17:02
Replies: 18
Views: 3,817
Posted By Aviophage

Have you ever shouted at your co-pilot/captain before?

Have you ever had to raise your voice at your fellow airman in the cockpit before?
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2010, 21:58
Replies: 59
Views: 23,041
Posted By Aviophage

DFC, if you rarely hand fly, then you'll get the...

DFC, if you rarely hand fly, then you'll get the shock of your life when your entire AFDS breaks!
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2010, 21:37
Replies: 59
Views: 23,041
Posted By Aviophage

A340-600, ex-A330-200/300, ex-A320/A319. My...

A340-600, ex-A330-200/300, ex-A320/A319.

My airline encourages autoflight from climb-1 to DH. However, the keyword there is "encourages".

For me, I am a very hands on pilot when handling the...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2010, 13:25
Replies: 31
Views: 10,077
Posted By Aviophage

I would never autoland in an emergency. Did...

I would never autoland in an emergency.

Did United 232 autoland when they had an emergency? No.
Did Cactus 1549 autoland when they had an emergency? No.

If the wx conditions were below that...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2010, 16:55
Replies: 40
Views: 13,447
Posted By Aviophage

Well, if you had planned your approach more...

Well, if you had planned your approach more carefully, you wouldn't be off the profile so much that you require the use of speedbrakes.
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2010, 16:43
Replies: 40
Views: 13,447
Posted By Aviophage

Thank-you for backing me up BOAC. My airline is...

Thank-you for backing me up BOAC. My airline is not fond of pilots who use the speedbrakes below 10,000ft.

To the user who has claimed I post through a drunken haze. Excuse me, like a majority of...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2010, 16:36
Replies: 31
Views: 10,077
Posted By Aviophage

A33/40 is a short hand method for referring to...

A33/40 is a short hand method for referring to the Airbus A330 and A340.

So would you autoland in VMC in an emergency? You lot seem to rely on autopilot too much.
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2010, 12:06
Replies: 40
Views: 13,447
Posted By Aviophage

How far out were you? If you have to use...

How far out were you? If you have to use speedbrakes on approach, then you need to be grounded until you can plan your descent more accurately.

I have never ever heard or seen any pilot use...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2010, 12:03
Replies: 31
Views: 10,077
Posted By Aviophage

I've already given a straight forward answer and...

I've already given a straight forward answer and now people are trying to confuse the original poster.

Under normal operations, you are not allowed to autoland when the aircraft is overweight.
...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2010, 00:30
Replies: 31
Views: 10,077
Posted By Aviophage

Not allowed on the A33/40 under normal...

Not allowed on the A33/40 under normal operations. I would guess that would apply to the younger Airbuses too.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2010, 14:52
Replies: 17
Views: 17,448
Posted By Aviophage

I agree with RTO. Why a global TA can't be...

I agree with RTO.

Why a global TA can't be used is beyond me. It would be far easier to have a standardised TA of FL180 rather than having to fumble around with all of these different TAs for...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2010, 13:27
Replies: 13
Views: 8,731
Posted By Aviophage

"What about the day when your beacon is inop...

"What about the day when your beacon is inop then? Answer please."

Then we turn on the strobes instead and contact the ground crew to notify them that the beacon light is inoperative. Of course,...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2010, 03:16
Replies: 22
Views: 5,131
Posted By Aviophage

If you ever get bored, you could always go...

If you ever get bored, you could always go through the AF447 thread on this forum and laugh at every individual post?

And yes is the answer to your question.
Forum: Questions
22nd Aug 2010, 03:11
Replies: 13
Views: 9,184
Posted By Aviophage

Afraid it's a misunderstanding that has been...

Afraid it's a misunderstanding that has been around for quite some time. Probably stirred up by those Boeing techies back over in Seattle.
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