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Forum: Tech Log
4th Aug 2018, 02:16
Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Posted By Willit Run

Maintenance may have installed a starter that...

Maintenance may have installed a starter that does not meet the effectivity codes.
We have installed the wrong starter on some of our planes, and during the starts, the duct pressure would
drop...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jul 2018, 15:35
Replies: 43
Views: 15,044
Posted By Willit Run

Think about having that much mass spun up and...

Think about having that much mass spun up and hanging below the airframe. Now, think about gyroscopic forces that would occur when you are trying to correct the flight path. Think about playing with...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2018, 02:29
Replies: 13
Views: 10,015
Posted By Willit Run

The simple way to look at it is; ...

The simple way to look at it is;


outflow valves are the regulators, and the over pressure valves are just that. They work on ratio differential. Negative pressure valves(doors) are in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2018, 02:33
Replies: 56
Views: 57,976
Posted By Willit Run

Mustang Sally is spot on. If you have been around...

Mustang Sally is spot on. If you have been around this business for as long as he, and I, that was pretty normal. Airplanes back then did not have excessive power like they do today. They were first...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2017, 04:05
Replies: 15
Views: 6,850
Posted By Willit Run

I've done the step climb and the recommended ,...

I've done the step climb and the recommended , which were very close to the same, and as soon as I got to the new altitude, the box said i should decend back down.

So, after nine years , I climb...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Jan 2017, 16:56
Replies: 5
Views: 4,731
Posted By Willit Run

You can go hangout with Susie mustang and work...

You can go hangout with Susie mustang and work for a real winner and disregard the fact that Kalitta has, I believe, the highest 767 rates in the industry and the highest first year starting pay and...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2016, 02:49
Replies: 19
Views: 10,490
Posted By Willit Run

Turbine engine warm up is nothing new. Can you...

Turbine engine warm up is nothing new. Can you apply full thrust shortly after start up? Sure, but engine longevity is greatly increased by an adequate warmup period. Now, for all the EPR vs N1...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Nov 2016, 01:12
Replies: 10
Views: 2,258
Posted By Willit Run

Centaurus! You have hit the nail on the head! ...

Centaurus!
You have hit the nail on the head!
My company mandates the use of auto brakes on every landing regardless of how long the runway is or how heavy/light you are. Drives me nuts!
Landed at...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Nov 2016, 01:27
Replies: 20
Views: 12,403
Posted By Willit Run

This is simple; ATC are asking you to slow to...

This is simple; ATC are asking you to slow to your slowest, safest, zero flap speed. They are doing this to save you fuel and give them as much time as they can to make things work. ATC is trying...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Oct 2016, 03:46
Replies: 119
Views: 71,116
Posted By Willit Run

The 737 is THE primary jet trainer now that the...

The 737 is THE primary jet trainer now that the 727 is basically retired. OK, some may say the A320 series is, but nonetheless, there is nothing spectacular about this. I'm happy for her and him. ...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Sep 2016, 19:57
Replies: 19
Views: 4,206
Posted By Willit Run

you're runway analysis should factor the single...

you're runway analysis should factor the single engine go around performance. I doubt that would be applicable a lot with the new generation engines. Classics may be more critical.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Sep 2016, 10:37
Replies: 19
Views: 4,206
Posted By Willit Run

my argument is; whats so different about landing...

my argument is; whats so different about landing long and landing fast. You're using up excess runway that you don't have to. You are giving up your safety net. The first time you roll down to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Sep 2016, 03:01
Replies: 23
Views: 10,902
Posted By Willit Run

I'm gonna be picky in an emergency?????? I...

I'm gonna be picky in an emergency?????? I think not!
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jul 2016, 13:29
Replies: 16
Views: 11,044
Posted By Willit Run

The spoilers are so very important for reject...

The spoilers are so very important for reject stopping performance. The distance traveled while you are selecting reverse thrust can be enough to make the difference between an over run or not. The...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jul 2016, 03:28
Replies: 15
Views: 4,380
Posted By Willit Run

And to further confuse things; some operators,...

And to further confuse things; some operators, (JAL birds) have electric AUX pumps on #1 and #4
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2016, 02:02
Replies: 15
Views: 4,380
Posted By Willit Run

Sometimes it does; as on the classic. The -400...

Sometimes it does; as on the classic.
The -400 can have either electric or air driven Demand pumps. United elected to go with all four powered by pneumatics. All the ones I have flown, Ex Malaysian,...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jul 2016, 16:27
Replies: 15
Views: 4,380
Posted By Willit Run

NSEU, AFAIK, All -400's have 4 ADP's. (...

NSEU,
AFAIK, All -400's have 4 ADP's. ( alt.demand pump) However, #2&3 ADP's can be either electric or pneumatic depending on the original operator. All -400's have the #4 system w/ an electric Aux...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2016, 03:07
Replies: 866
Views: 504,648
Posted By Willit Run

The time lapse from the back to the front in...

The time lapse from the back to the front in communication terms with total commotion and mucho screaming; I'm not surprised it took that long. I don't know what SIA's procedures are but, it seemed...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2016, 14:43
Replies: 13
Views: 4,177
Posted By Willit Run

North Atlantic Oceanic Clearances

In my experience, coming from Europe, westbound across the N.A. Shanwick will usually issue within 3 minutes your crossing clearance.

Coming from Canada, Gander will wait until the very last...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2016, 12:08
Replies: 37
Views: 42,583
Posted By Willit Run

I would certainly hope, for humanities sake, that...

I would certainly hope, for humanities sake, that we would help the frail elderly passenger in the isle seat. If someone cannot think of others in this time of danger.....

We are a sorry lot if we...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2016, 04:00
Replies: 213
Views: 135,074
Posted By Willit Run

The UK needs to find another dedicated frequency ...

The UK needs to find another dedicated frequency for practice DF steers.
The immature fart noise makers need to grow up.
Couple that with the accidental in range calls.
The occasional real...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2016, 12:58
Replies: 25
Views: 23,165
Posted By Willit Run

Those new flight and duty time regulations really...

Those new flight and duty time regulations really helped here......
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2016, 05:16
Replies: 213
Views: 135,074
Posted By Willit Run

On the 747-400 there is no squelch button or...

On the 747-400 there is no squelch button or knob, but if you press and hold down the , i.e. VHF 1 button for a second or two, you get the squelch function. Ergo, can now listen a little further away...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Apr 2016, 21:13
Replies: 82
Views: 26,856
Posted By Willit Run

I would compare the stop margins and use the plan...

I would compare the stop margins and use the plan that gives me the most wiggle room. As one gent said" always work from the hearing backwards".
Could you use the shorter runway? maybe yes, but is...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2016, 02:39
Replies: 70
Views: 17,958
Posted By Willit Run

Manual is manual; auto is auto. Do NOT mix the...

Manual is manual; auto is auto. Do NOT mix the two.
If you truly feel the airplane speed control can do a better job than you can, you are already behind the eight ball. The speed control on the 744...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2016, 09:05
Replies: 36
Views: 25,200
Posted By Willit Run

Many years ago, a major US airline had...

Many years ago, a major US airline had psychological evals as part of their interview process. "Did you rock in the rocking chair?"

Anyway, after many years of this one man conducting such...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2016, 05:10
Replies: 12
Views: 5,488
Posted By Willit Run

Dutch ATC are one of the best in the world. I...

Dutch ATC are one of the best in the world. I love working with those folks!
Forum: African Aviation
20th Feb 2016, 02:26
Replies: 15
Views: 4,512
Posted By Willit Run

Cargo companies carrying currency for various...

Cargo companies carrying currency for various countries happens all the time. Most times the currency is printed in one place and then transported to another country for a secondary printing and then...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2016, 04:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By Willit Run

We have both types in our fleet. Hands down, I...

We have both types in our fleet. Hands down, I will take the vacuum type every time.
The recirculated blue juice is so stinky. If your a man, there ain't no room for your feet whilst standing up...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2016, 20:31
Replies: 25
Views: 11,027
Posted By Willit Run

Its NOT just the UK. Other EU countries do the...

Its NOT just the UK.
Other EU countries do the same.
We landed at a spot in Germany, that I have landed many times and know that a 747 can safely land there at max weight. The ATIS was reporting a...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Dec 2015, 01:11
Replies: 47
Views: 11,929
Posted By Willit Run

If you've let a commercial jet get to the point...

If you've let a commercial jet get to the point of an actual stall, nothing, including a flight director, is likely to save you.
There are so many electronic safety features that will alert you to...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2015, 02:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,205
Posted By Willit Run

15 knots in excess when extremely light is no...

15 knots in excess when extremely light is no big deal. 15 knots slow may be a very big deal.
I seriously doubt V1 is going to be a critical number when that light as long as you're not doing a max...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Oct 2015, 20:43
Replies: 12
Views: 11,340
Posted By Willit Run

AFAIK, ALPHA control is paki military. ...

AFAIK,

ALPHA control is paki military. 119.7
Forum: Tech Log
20th Oct 2015, 03:28
Replies: 12
Views: 11,340
Posted By Willit Run

No, never, not once. Just another Indian...

No, never, not once.
Just another Indian beurocratic thing.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Oct 2015, 23:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,085
Posted By Willit Run

The Old Fella is right! Hope i'm that sharp...

The Old Fella is right!

Hope i'm that sharp at 75!:O.
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