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Search: Posts Made By: RandomPerson8008
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Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2024, 17:49
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Thank you Tu.114 for the detailed insights! I...

Thank you Tu.114 for the detailed insights! I have operated into FRA but it has been 10+ years; doubt I will ever be back unless SLF or diverting.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2024, 07:44
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By RandomPerson8008

FRA/EDDF noise abatement requirements

Hello,

First off, my airline/operator does not operate into FRA unless it is used as an alternate, which is usually avoided if possible. We instead operate regularly to EDDK/CGN which has pretty...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2024, 18:37
Replies: 18
Views: 5,029
Posted By RandomPerson8008

ok, I didn’t know that happened in the UK but it...

ok, I didn’t know that happened in the UK but it sounds stupid. Why do politicians enjoy ******* with our careers so much?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2024, 18:54
Replies: 18
Views: 5,029
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Not sure if above response was tongue in cheek,...

Not sure if above response was tongue in cheek, but: in the US almost no airline employees get a pension anymore, so that has nothing to do with it. It's mandatory in the sense that you can't work...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2024, 04:21
Replies: 14
Views: 5,045
Posted By RandomPerson8008

I did that one time many years ago, same route,...

I did that one time many years ago, same route, probably same type of cargo, and very similar airplane. We didn't evac on the runway after the divert though. It was apparent when we were still...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2023, 09:51
Replies: 84
Views: 25,700
Posted By RandomPerson8008

I knew this would be the focal point of the...

I knew this would be the focal point of the discussion on pprune as soon as I heard the first part of the video. Pan or mayday is emphasized where I work (U.S. based carrier with a fleet of 100+...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2023, 01:28
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Great, thank you, I appreciate the quick answer....

Great, thank you, I appreciate the quick answer. I think the procedures trainer is exhibiting inaccurate behavior in this case then. Good to know, as it has been the source of some confusion.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2023, 01:02
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By RandomPerson8008

B-747-8 Mult Eng Fail/Stall and Engine X-BLD/XB Indications

In the Boeing 747-8 Mult Eng Fail/Stall Checklist, first the memory items are accomplished which involve moving the affected engine fuel control switches to cutoff, then run.

Subsequently, the...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2023, 20:57
Replies: 4
Views: 829
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Thank you for the explanation, tdracer.

Thank you for the explanation, tdracer.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2023, 20:09
Replies: 4
Views: 829
Posted By RandomPerson8008

B-747-8 multi eng fail & "ELEC DRIVE" EICAS advisory

Technical question about the 747, -8 specifically although it may also apply to the -400.

During a multi eng fail/stall scenario, first the memory items are accomplished which entail moving the...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2022, 03:10
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Aerodata Flight Deck Performance Validity

Hello,

I am wondering if any Aerodata FDP users can tell me if their operation imposes limits on FDP validity. For example, if a new ATIS is issued with a 3 degree increase in temperature, or a...
Forum: Tech Log
16th May 2022, 06:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,591
Posted By RandomPerson8008

That's abnormally slow to climb that jet. ...

That's abnormally slow to climb that jet. Normally you're almost always 300+ knots indicated until crossover even at light weights at most cost indices. 10 tonnes below MTOW? You should be...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2022, 22:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,167
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Boeing/Honeywell FMC POS REF "UPDATE ARM"

Hello,

Can anyone explain in what situation you would use the "UPDATE ARM" selection on FMC POS REF Page 2? I'm guessing that it would be used in a situation where you were in an area with no GPS...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2022, 09:30
Replies: 8
Views: 4,025
Posted By RandomPerson8008

During autoland, yes, but not during manual...

During autoland, yes, but not during manual landing. The fact that the 747-8 will retard throttles automatically if auto throttles are left on during a manual landing is a difference from the -400....
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2022, 04:48
Replies: 8
Views: 4,025
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Thanks! That answers it.

Thanks! That answers it.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2022, 05:32
Replies: 8
Views: 4,025
Posted By RandomPerson8008

747-8 Manual Landing with Autothrottle to Touchdown?

For some reason, I get asked this a lot: What will the 747-8 autothrottle do if left on during a manual (autopilot disconnected) landing?

First off, it is mandated by the FCOM landing procedure...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2022, 20:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Ok, thank you very much CV880. That makes a lot...

Ok, thank you very much CV880. That makes a lot of sense, I suspected something like that was the case, but don't have a way to confirm it.

On a related note, I have read on the 777 that the...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2022, 21:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By RandomPerson8008

B747-8: Hydraulic Demand Pumps and Main tank fuel pumps powered by DC?

Hello,

In the 747-8 flight training device (FTD), a DC bus 2 failure induces the loss of the #2 electrically driven hydraulic demand pump and main tank fuel pumps #1 fwd and #4 fwd, among other...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Feb 2022, 02:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,746
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Proper phraseology to request deletion of SID and 250/10k speed constraints?

Hello,

Very basic question. Assume a heavy jet needing 280 knots to fly with flaps fully retracted (Vcl) after takeoff. What is the proper phraseology to use if you want relief from all SID speed...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2022, 19:13
Replies: 13
Views: 3,523
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Thanks for the response! Yes, 2 ADC vs 3 ADC...

Thanks for the response! Yes, 2 ADC vs 3 ADC was a customer option. My employer has some of both. I did not think of the possibility of retrofitting a 3rd ADC later, interesting point that would...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2022, 09:27
Replies: 13
Views: 3,523
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Thank you STBYRUD. It is strange that the QRH...

Thank you STBYRUD. It is strange that the QRH says that flight in icing conditions may result in erroneous flight instrument indications with a heat P/S aux EICAS advisory in a 2 ADC airplane. The...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2022, 21:20
Replies: 13
Views: 3,523
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Intruder, thank you for the response! Is it...

Intruder, thank you for the response!

Is it an oversight then, of the attached system diagram from FCOM vol 2 that the Standby altimeter/IFSD appears to receive static from the "alternate static...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2022, 21:33
Replies: 13
Views: 3,523
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Boeing (747-400) auxiliary static system?

Hello,

In a 744 equipped with only 2 ADCs (L and R), what function do the auxiliary static lines serve? What systems and/or flight instruments does this part of the static system provide...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2022, 06:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By RandomPerson8008

1. "Cleared xxx Transition": Authorization to fly...

1. "Cleared xxx Transition": Authorization to fly the lateral part of a GPS/FMS routing, including assigned speeds. Altitudes will be issued by ATC.

2. "Cleared xxx Transition and Profile":...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2022, 19:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By RandomPerson8008

The world has done a lousy job of standardizing...

The world has done a lousy job of standardizing STAR phraseology.

Why does the FAA do it this way, Australia just expects you to comply with STAR altitudes when given "descend 3000 feet"...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Feb 2022, 16:12
Replies: 0
Views: 855
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Track Control System

This is from the ZSPD airport briefing plates. Is a track control system just an autopilot with LNAV or LOC lateral mode, or is it something else?

...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2022, 19:16
Replies: 5
Views: 6,930
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Runways without distance coding, bottom left...

Runways without distance coding, bottom left picture in my previous post. This seems to be the runway used at most European airports versus the runway with distance coding used more often in Asia....
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2022, 00:45
Replies: 5
Views: 6,930
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Runway edge lights change color to yellow in the...

Runway edge lights change color to yellow in the last 2000 feet (FAA) or 600m for EASA/ICAO. Additionally, on an FAA runway the far end of the first set of of the two double-striped distance markers...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jan 2022, 04:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By RandomPerson8008

There is no phraseology difference for a Cat 2/3....

There is no phraseology difference for a Cat 2/3. You receive a normal approach clearance; it is up to the crew to review approach charts, notams, opspecs, aircraft MEL’s, etc to determine the...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2022, 03:23
Replies: 2
Views: 994
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Takeoff Target N1%/EPR displayed on EICAS vs. Performance vendor calculated values

Hello,

I am wondering if any operators have specific tolerances for variation between the aircraft's calculated target N1 or EPR value for a given takeoff thrust setting compared to the calculated...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2021, 08:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,060
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Boeing/Honeywell ADS-C and Waypoint Sequencing

2 related questions:

If you execute a route offset of more than 21 NM and fly in LNAV, will the waypoints correctly? Systems manual implies no, stating that "during transition to or from an offset...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2021, 20:50
Replies: 19
Views: 5,383
Posted By RandomPerson8008

I agree with all of you, which is why it is...

I agree with all of you, which is why it is frustrating to be instructed to run the ENG FAIL checklist in this situation. The ENG FAIL checklist asks you "do high airframe vibrations WITh abnormal...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2021, 18:20
Replies: 19
Views: 5,383
Posted By RandomPerson8008

No N1 and N2 rotation - Appropriate non normal checklist

Boeing CF6/GenX oriented question -

If you suffer an engine failure and there is 00.0% N1 indication and 00.0% N2 indication (seizure, no windmilling), what is the appropriate non-normal checklist...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2021, 05:27
Replies: 9
Views: 4,110
Posted By RandomPerson8008

Temperature Uncompensated VNAV error on Hot days/Inversions

Does anyone have any good resources to study the potential operational impacts of temperature uncompensated VNAV systems such as those used in the Boeing 747-400 and 747-8?

Of course it is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2021, 12:24
Replies: 232
Views: 61,217
Posted By RandomPerson8008

American Champion Super Decathlon 8kcab followed...

American Champion Super Decathlon 8kcab followed by Beech Baron A55. 747/757/767 are wallowing pigs in handling, of course they will climb well though.
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