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Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Nov 2017, 14:55
Replies: 3
Views: 4,726
Posted By zerozero

No. But upgrade times are coming down.

No.
But upgrade times are coming down.
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Nov 2017, 14:52
Replies: 66
Views: 56,251
Posted By zerozero

Good for you! But it will all be over in less...

Good for you!
But it will all be over in less than 3 secs.
;)
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Nov 2017, 13:25
Replies: 66
Views: 56,251
Posted By zerozero

Nothing to add, except what an FE told me as a...

Nothing to add, except what an FE told me as a new hire FO on the 747, 13 years ago: The nose wheel is basically there for decoration. All the weight is borne by the main gear, so they act like a...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jul 2016, 16:07
Replies: 104
Views: 27,562
Posted By zerozero

I always thought this sounded quite amateurish to...

I always thought this sounded quite amateurish to be quite honest, along with the "flash" when asked to IDENT.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2016, 16:12
Replies: 70
Views: 18,043
Posted By zerozero

Basically, below 50' radar altitude the...

Basically, below 50' radar altitude the automation is configuring itself for the flare and roll out.

Flare begins at 50'. FMA changes from G/S to FLARE.
Between 30-15' Thrust goes to idle. FMA...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2016, 02:06
Replies: 70
Views: 18,043
Posted By zerozero

I've always referred to this as the "TOGA Dead...

I've always referred to this as the "TOGA Dead Zone."

You can click the button but it ain't gonna work.

So build the habit of advancing the levers *every* time on go around and *then* click...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Apr 2016, 15:08
Replies: 167
Views: 158,312
Posted By zerozero

The "normal" years long pace of contract...

The "normal" years long pace of contract negotiations is only thanks to management dragging their feet in order to realize additional "savings" by operating under a cheaper contract. The union is...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2016, 17:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,596
Posted By zerozero

Look like this one. An S-TEC. Won't guess on the...

Look like this one. An S-TEC. Won't guess on the model number. Hope it helps.

74 Cessna 172M Skyhawk Auto Pilot Control s Tec 0129 1 14V for Parts or Repair | eBay...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2016, 21:24
Replies: 8
Views: 3,483
Posted By zerozero

Maybe you commence the descent at the appropriate...

Maybe you commence the descent at the appropriate point in terms of time and distance, but you weren't assertive enough in your RATE of descent.

....waiting too long to deploy speedbrakes etc.
...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2016, 09:50
Replies: 18
Views: 9,878
Posted By zerozero

Thanks for the link. I guess I always assumed the...

Thanks for the link. I guess I always assumed the fuel flow would be constant during the turbulence. But that is perfectly simple to understand.
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2016, 02:20
Replies: 18
Views: 9,878
Posted By zerozero

Thanks, Interesting point about burner...

Thanks,

Interesting point about burner pressures and electrical resistance and resultant wear. A very good point many (including myself) don't consider. But as I said, I'm really MORE concerned...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2016, 01:31
Replies: 18
Views: 9,878
Posted By zerozero

Yesterday, a younger colleague of mine asked if...

Yesterday, a younger colleague of mine asked if using continuous ignition in turbulence really prevented flameouts.

The engine in question is a CF6.

I offered my opinion that it is indeed cheap...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2015, 08:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,454
Posted By zerozero

Right, fire detection and protection. That was...

Right, fire detection and protection.
That was my hunch. Just needed a little confirmation. Thanks.
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2015, 07:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,454
Posted By zerozero

767-200 dead APU Battery

Hoping my question doesn't reveal any remedial systems knowledge, but I'm curious after recently reporting to a/c with dead APU battery.

Why isn't the system designed to be able to start the APU...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jan 2015, 07:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,221
Posted By zerozero

A picture is worth a thousand words. :8 ...

A picture is worth a thousand words.

:8

Or maybe more specific information, like make and model.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2014, 18:56
Replies: 10
Views: 9,707
Posted By zerozero

Piano. Piannno. Pian--NOO! :}

Piano.

Piannno.

Pian--NOO!

:}
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Nov 2014, 23:00
Replies: 19
Views: 4,207
Posted By zerozero

I've flown both the 747 and 767. No big...

I've flown both the 747 and 767.

No big difference as far as I'm concerned.

The sight picture is different due to cockpit height and length of fueslage (i.e. the 747 cockpit is higher and...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2014, 11:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,789
Posted By zerozero

The aircraft in original question is 767. ...

The aircraft in original question is 767.

Not 777.

And my understanding agrees with zlin77.
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Mar 2014, 03:50
Replies: 27
Views: 6,555
Posted By zerozero

Never did get rid of the nervous twitch in my...

Never did get rid of the nervous twitch in my eye.

:8
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2014, 22:29
Replies: 34
Views: 6,862
Posted By zerozero

I'm concerned with temperature and dew point...

I'm concerned with temperature and dew point during engine start only when less than 10C.

At that temp and lower (with a narrow temp/dew pt spread) there is a chance of localized icing (due to...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2014, 16:39
Replies: 27
Views: 6,555
Posted By zerozero

Pedantic and impractical. For all PRACTICAL...

Pedantic and impractical.

For all PRACTICAL intents and purposes, wx radar as typically installed is not useful in determining cloud tops as originally queried by ATC.

I would have giggled...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2014, 14:57
Replies: 27
Views: 6,555
Posted By zerozero

Incredible someone's ego is so HUGE he cannot...

Incredible someone's ego is so HUGE he cannot simply admit, "I do not know the cloud tops."

Really. Who cares?

ATC should have asked some poor turboprop pilot slugging it out in the high teens,...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2014, 22:38
Replies: 11
Views: 6,502
Posted By zerozero

Can't imagine water in that compartment causing a...

Can't imagine water in that compartment causing a fire, so fire suppression isn't really the concern. But I know of one case on a 747-200F where the Capt lost his IRS right at rotation, I assume as...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2014, 23:11
Replies: 23
Views: 19,261
Posted By zerozero

Plausible.

Plausible.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2013, 18:25
Replies: 46
Views: 33,023
Posted By zerozero

Agreed 100%

Agreed 100%
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Dec 2013, 19:26
Replies: 46
Views: 33,023
Posted By zerozero

That's a good question. Just keep the...

That's a good question.

Just keep the cameras out of the cockpit is my only response.

The combination of a good CVR/FDR + good external video should provide investigators all the information...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Dec 2013, 16:38
Replies: 16
Views: 6,976
Posted By zerozero

Hmm. Word of the Day. Thanks. Lacunae |...

Hmm.

Word of the Day. Thanks.

Lacunae | Define Lacunae at Dictionary.com (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/lacunae+?s=t)

:8

Anyway, what is this "overshoot" procedure?
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2013, 20:36
Replies: 1
Views: 2,514
Posted By zerozero

Yes. Yes. And yes. :) It...

Yes.

Yes.

And yes.

:)

It applies to the FAA's interpretation as well. Upper limits of HOT for lighter precip, and lower limits for heavier.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Nov 2013, 14:32
Replies: 310
Views: 176,595
Posted By zerozero

I'll bite. :} He finally recognized the...

I'll bite.

:}

He finally recognized the accent as closer to French than German?

:bored:
Forum: Tech Log
21st Oct 2013, 23:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,318
Posted By zerozero

Years ago, flying out of Van Nuys, CA (VNY) we...

Years ago, flying out of Van Nuys, CA (VNY) we would routinely roll back the RPMs only just enough to stop the "buzz" of the tips going supersonic.

That's all you need, nothing more. Just stop the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Oct 2013, 09:39
Replies: 15
Views: 10,192
Posted By zerozero

Bah... They're gonna have a hard time...

Bah...

They're gonna have a hard time proving that if (when) it's found the load was inadequately restrained (and may have even suffered a hard landing before attempting to take off).

My...
Forum: Questions
10th Sep 2013, 21:22
Replies: 20
Views: 9,729
Posted By zerozero

Your choice! 6nm at 1800' 5nm at 1500' ...

Your choice!

6nm at 1800'
5nm at 1500'
4nm at 1200'
But no closer than 2nm at 600' please!
Forum: Questions
10th Sep 2013, 20:33
Replies: 20
Views: 9,729
Posted By zerozero

This should be the SHORTEST thread on Pprune. ...

This should be the SHORTEST thread on Pprune.

Do whatever it takes to position the airplane 5nm from the airport at 1500' AGL, configured for landing and on speed.

Flare.

Go to the bar.
...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jul 2013, 16:38
Replies: 7
Views: 5,309
Posted By zerozero

Probably 50 feet over threshold ON GLIDESLOPE,...

Probably 50 feet over threshold ON GLIDESLOPE, which if you tracked directly into the ground would solidly deliver you about ~500 feet (~150m) from the threshold, but since you're gonna flare, you'll...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2013, 01:22
Replies: 55
Views: 24,825
Posted By zerozero

The thing is, none of us were there. We don't...

The thing is, none of us were there. We don't really know what the availability of fuel was--or cost. The investigation is not complete. And I agree that all the video interpretation so far is...
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