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Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2021, 13:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,101
Posted By shumway76

C172P/R/S flaps

What is the reason that the C172P/R/S series flaps are max of 30 while earlier series are 40?

Cheers!
Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2021, 13:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By shumway76

C172 fuel injected engine procedure

With the C172R and S series which uses the fuel injected engines, the engine starting procedure is basically:
- prime (aux fuel pump on, mixture rich until fuel pressure stable 3 to 5 secs, mixture...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Jun 2021, 07:39
Replies: 3
Views: 852
Posted By shumway76

Magnetic compass dip

Hello!

I read from light aircraft pilot training manuals (Pooley's Air Pilot Manual on Aircraft Technical) that magnetic compass is counteracted for compass dip effect by offsetting it's CG, and...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2021, 14:00
Replies: 31
Views: 5,048
Posted By shumway76

Torque reaction

Helicopters require tail rotor to counter the torque caused by the rotor blades.
Fixed wing single engine propeller aircraft also suffers from torque effect, but doesn't need something as dramatic...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2020, 16:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,379
Posted By shumway76

VFR Visibility Minina

Note: The altitude mentioned is just a value for example sake as different countries may have different altitudes for VFR visibility minima

Within uncontrolled airspace:
VFR visibility minima...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2017, 00:19
Replies: 21
Views: 10,192
Posted By shumway76

Climbing & descending turns

Is there any the preference:

Establish climb / descend then initiate turn

Or turn, then climb / descend?

If both are ok, which should be learned first?

Cheers!
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Apr 2017, 10:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,399
Posted By shumway76

737NG tyre wear

This question is particularly for 737NG with bias tyres (may apply to other bias tyres but I wouldn't know).

1. Physically looking at a tyre, especially with a deep cut, how would you know if the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd May 2016, 14:08
Replies: 0
Views: 2,056
Posted By shumway76

Malaysia job opportunities

Hows the job market for a B1.1 & B1.2 LAME in Malaysia?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
4th Mar 2016, 00:40
Replies: 5
Views: 2,861
Posted By shumway76

Tire wear

Is there any good reference (pictures in colour) to show examples of aircraft tire wear?

Can't really make out "carcass ply" & "tread reinforcing pply" etc etc from the manuals...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2015, 04:03
Replies: 15
Views: 9,649
Posted By shumway76

"GPS" for android

Was just wondering if there is an app for android smartphones which can be used as a "GPS". Main thing is I hope it's free.
My main navigation will still be with the official VFR charts.

I only...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Sep 2015, 16:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,836
Posted By shumway76

Type course validity

If I'm not mistaken, under EASA, upon completion of an approved type course, you have to get type rated within 2 years.

What happens if you exceed 2 years and still did not get a type rating?
Do...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Jul 2015, 04:03
Replies: 4
Views: 3,185
Posted By shumway76

Airframe "life"

Air airframes "lifed"?

eg. I still see B727 flying around, and they're OLD. Not to mention in GA you still see 1960's Cessnas flying around!

What about new gen aircraft eg. 787, A350 etc. Do...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2015, 03:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,145
Posted By shumway76

Glass / Sunglassess

I am currently in need of corrective glasses.
What are my options as I would like to "combine" my corrective glasses with sunglasses. Is a clip on sunglasses the only option?
Photochromatic is out,...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2015, 07:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,832
Posted By shumway76

Photochromic sunglasses

I am in need of corrective lenses, but am wondering if it's ok to use one of those photochromic sunglasses, where the prescribed lens darkens automatically just like sunglasses.
The only thing I...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2015, 03:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,441
Posted By shumway76

CHT & mixture control

I have flown certified aircraft (C172, C150) using Lycoming engines and also kit planes using Jabiru & Rotax engines.

I am just wondering why is it:

1. Certified engines (eg. Lycoming) does...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Apr 2015, 04:07
Replies: 7
Views: 4,756
Posted By shumway76

Thanks for the link dotsha747! I'm...

Thanks for the link dotsha747!

I'm especially interested about the wind at different flight levels that is available from the M'sian ABT website, but can anyone assist in how to read that wind /...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Mar 2015, 00:32
Replies: 7
Views: 4,756
Posted By shumway76

Malaysia weather forecast & NOTAM

How does a private flyer flying VFR in Malayisa get weather forecast & NOTAMs?
If official sources are not available, any recommended websites to get such info?

Cheers!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2015, 02:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,267
Posted By shumway76

HOBBS hourmeter

Any idea what HOBBS stand for? Or is Hobbs just a trade name?

My guess - Hours On Board Before Start?
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2015, 23:30
Replies: 15
Views: 6,357
Posted By shumway76

Effect of flaps

I understand that different aircraft behave differently when flaps are extended / retracted. Some with flaps extended tend to pitch up, some pitch down. Some pitch up initally slightly, then pitches...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Feb 2015, 23:24
Replies: 1
Views: 19,788
Posted By shumway76

"B" nut

Just curious, how did the term "B" nut in pipelines came about? Why "B"?

Other terms I can understand, like "E"-seal (since the seal has an "E" shape) or "P" seal (seal has a "P" shape), but "B"...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2014, 23:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,244
Posted By shumway76

Lean fuel "knob"

I was checking out a 1973 Cessna A150 Aerobat, and noticed that directly beneath the mixture control knob, is a smaller square knob (which looks just like the carb heat knob but smaller) labelled...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2014, 00:13
Replies: 22
Views: 5,101
Posted By shumway76

Engine burping

During preflight of an aircraft using the Rotax912UL engine, it requires the engine to be burped. Why is it?

1. It's only to return the oil back to the oil tank so that proper oil level can be...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Jul 2014, 01:41
Replies: 4
Views: 3,138
Posted By shumway76

I'm not working in the US, but there are lots of...

I'm not working in the US, but there are lots of "N" registered aircraft at my country, mostly small companies, mostly business jets and the largest a 737-200.

Does that mean that I can certify...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Jul 2014, 03:48
Replies: 4
Views: 3,138
Posted By shumway76

A&P certification

I am working in a major airline, certifying under Pt66 B1.1.

I am planning to obtain FAA A&P, and after that hoping to get some part time employing certifying under A&P.

My question is, I...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Sep 2013, 08:53
Replies: 1
Views: 798
Posted By shumway76

Malaysian ATC for VFR

What kind of services are provide to VFR aircraft flying in Malaysia under the following:

1. Outside control airspace (Lumpur Information)
2. Within controlled airspace (under Tower)
3. Within...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Aug 2013, 02:15
Replies: 13
Views: 4,246
Posted By shumway76

There was an article in Flight International a...

There was an article in Flight International a few months ago about a survey done on airline pilots when they fly manually in IMC. They managed to do everything perfectly. But when a survey was done...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Aug 2013, 02:30
Replies: 13
Views: 4,246
Posted By shumway76

Teaching "work cycle"

I recently took over a PPL student who has already about to enter navigation stage. Due to him not flying for over 3 months and new to me, I did some general handling flights just to refresh.

His...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2013, 01:20
Replies: 48
Views: 10,681
Posted By shumway76

Crosswind landing query

I've been reading about landing in crosswinds, it always mentions:
1. Keep your speed up
2. Recommends using less flaps or land flapless.
3. Land positive - avoid long flares (forget about...
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2013, 02:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,462
Posted By shumway76

"Sliding" on touchdown

Experienced on a C172:

Wind was calm on approach.
On touchdown at centerline, aircraft started to drift to the right (possibly wind from the left).
Corrected by left rudder (which also includes...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Apr 2013, 02:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,940
Posted By shumway76

UK CAA B2 Work experience

I currently hold EASA B2 with limitations 2 to 6 (I was from the old UK BCAR Sect L "XE").

I have already completed the required modules to remove my limitations, which is basically Instruments,...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2013, 23:59
Replies: 3
Views: 2,456
Posted By shumway76

Rudder pedal & diff braking steering

With regard to C172, which has very limited amount of nose wheel steering with rudder pedals, and always requires differential braking when making turns, what is the technique used?

From what I've...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2013, 06:47
Replies: 13
Views: 10,385
Posted By shumway76

Thanks tmmorris! I wonder why there is no...

Thanks tmmorris!

I wonder why there is no mention of this in the CAA PPL books. It only mentions to draw the route lines & timing on your chart, no mention on the dog house.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2013, 02:20
Replies: 13
Views: 10,385
Posted By shumway76

Navigation "doghouse"

During my PPL training I was trained under the old "RAF" 'syllabus'.

In VFR navigation we were taught to not only draw the lines joining the reporting points, but also beside each of these lines...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2013, 02:20
Replies: 29
Views: 5,795
Posted By shumway76

We are also thought, after the first stall,...

We are also thought, after the first stall, subsequent stall performed immdeiately thereafter, pre-stall check HALL is sufficient.
Anyone experienced the same?
Notice that "A" in of the original...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2013, 22:50
Replies: 29
Views: 5,795
Posted By shumway76

HASELL

Pre stall checks, we use the nmemonic HASELL.
Can anyone explain what the "A" of the HASELL is?

As far as I know it's 'Airframe - Flaps as required.'
If we're doing clean stalls, then it...
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