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Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2018, 01:33
Replies: 17
Views: 6,613
Posted By Don Gato

:D. Fly the airplane and then as FE Hoppy's quote.

:D. Fly the airplane and then as FE Hoppy's quote.
Forum: Questions
31st Jan 2018, 22:53
Replies: 23
Views: 7,954
Posted By Don Gato

FCTM on SE flight technique: "Make turns at a...

FCTM on SE flight technique: "Make turns at a constant airspeed and hold the rudder displacement constant. Do not attempt to coordinate rudder and lateral control in turns" (7.3).

It supports RAT...
Forum: Questions
26th Jan 2018, 16:25
Replies: 23
Views: 7,954
Posted By Don Gato

RAT 5: Excellent! Thanks for your reply. I agree...

RAT 5: Excellent! Thanks for your reply. I agree on the recommendation of not trimming during turns and also with your trim figures. Would love to hear about your other "Never & Should Not & Not...
Forum: Questions
25th Jan 2018, 22:46
Replies: 23
Views: 7,954
Posted By Don Gato

Parabellum: Thanks. I agree and do the same, but...

Parabellum: Thanks. I agree and do the same, but was wondering if someone has other views. Good to have your experienced advice.
Forum: Questions
25th Jan 2018, 20:56
Replies: 23
Views: 7,954
Posted By Don Gato

If -on the 737- one wishes to apply rudder trim...

If -on the 737- one wishes to apply rudder trim IN A TURN (obstacles) after Engine Failure, it does not seem as easy and straightforward to precisely do it and then verify if the aircraft is properly...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2017, 15:05
Replies: 8
Views: 4,351
Posted By Don Gato

Thanks for the replies. Probably I should have...

Thanks for the replies. Probably I should have added that the issue came up while discussing which checklist to run (DRIVE) or (LOSS OF BOTH ENG DRIVEN GEN) should all lights -FOR BOTH ENGINES-...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2017, 01:54
Replies: 8
Views: 4,351
Posted By Don Gato

Loss of Both Engine Driven Generators 737 NG

Hi! I would appreciate help for this single technical question: In the condition that leads to the Loss of Both Engine Driven Generators Checklist, are the DRIVE lights ON? Or only TRANSFER BUS OFF...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Nov 2016, 18:19
Replies: 18
Views: 5,420
Posted By Don Gato

Thanks everyone for your imput. I was intrigued...

Thanks everyone for your imput. I was intrigued when my friend said that at his outfit all starts were done by the FO, since at my company they are done by the PF on the leg. Many variants of the...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Nov 2016, 03:18
Replies: 18
Views: 5,420
Posted By Don Gato

FO doing all engine starts

Hi. Talking with a pilot friend that flies for a major carrier, he mentioned that at his company all engine starts are done by the FO. Just wondering how it's done at other airlines. At some, engine...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Oct 2016, 13:45
Replies: 18
Views: 4,308
Posted By Don Gato

That's the exact question that triggered my post....

That's the exact question that triggered my post. If it's not written if it can be done or not and, while the passengers are boarding, something goes wrong (e.g. the jack fails and the mechanic, a...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Oct 2016, 01:57
Replies: 18
Views: 4,308
Posted By Don Gato

Thanks everyone for your replies! It seems that,...

Thanks everyone for your replies! It seems that, in general, tires are changed while boarding, except maybe a nose wheel tire. It also seems that not all carriers have something written about it...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2016, 16:30
Replies: 18
Views: 4,308
Posted By Don Gato

Tire change while boarding

Just wondering how is it at different airlines regarding changing tires while boarding passengers and/or with the jetway docked with the aircraft. Is it allowed? Do you have to wait until the tires...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jun 2016, 23:55
Replies: 1
Views: 1,229
Posted By Don Gato

Does your airline carry Liithium-Ion batteries

Just want to check how airlines are dealing with this issue. Are they carrying cell phones as cargo or just batteries? Thanks in advance!! DG
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2015, 22:35
Replies: 34
Views: 16,896
Posted By Don Gato

Thanks for your replies! Interesting points and...

Thanks for your replies! Interesting points and suggestions. I agree that in a F40 landing, thrust reduction timming is very important. It's also possible that a slightly lower flare is preferred....
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2015, 02:07
Replies: 34
Views: 16,896
Posted By Don Gato

B738 - Flaps 40 vs Flaps 30 technique

To the B737 drivers on the forum: On the -800 do you change your landing/flare technique while landing with Flaps 40 as opposed to Flaps 30? Thanks for your feedback!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2015, 19:28
Replies: 130
Views: 43,627
Posted By Don Gato

The obivous. There's no right or wrong. It's...

The obivous. There's no right or wrong. It's purely individual and relates to the circumstances and the proirities that each of us have. To add to your decission making there is a question that I...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Feb 2013, 22:05
Replies: 30
Views: 27,039
Posted By Don Gato

I will have to agree with the statement. Having...

I will have to agree with the statement. Having started a similar topic a while ago -that time referring to the NG- I have concluded that it is best to just fly the maneuver manually. Just pitch...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jan 2013, 15:28
Replies: 41
Views: 10,442
Posted By Don Gato

I agree. An airline pilot should be able/required...

I agree. An airline pilot should be able/required to be able to hand fly the airplane to a high standard. As he should be able to understand and make proper use of automation.

In my opinion,...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jan 2013, 02:25
Replies: 41
Views: 10,442
Posted By Don Gato

Many thanks for the valuable replies. Probably I...

Many thanks for the valuable replies. Probably I was not clear enough. I did not say nor implied that there is a "problem" in performing a go-around higher than minimums. However, there are diferent...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jan 2013, 16:51
Replies: 41
Views: 10,442
Posted By Don Gato

Go-Around at higher than minimums

We practice lots of V1 cuts and go-arounds at minimums, but many times we need to go around at 1500 ft AGL, and it may happen that an engine fails other than at V1. Ragarding go-arounds I have seen...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Oct 2012, 16:00
Replies: 24
Views: 5,428
Posted By Don Gato

Yes. Like BOAC properly stated in one of his...

Yes. Like BOAC properly stated in one of his posts, it all depends on each given situation. At times you are better off climbing as you did. Some other time you might have to descend for better...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Oct 2012, 00:42
Replies: 24
Views: 5,428
Posted By Don Gato

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2012, 14:32
Replies: 24
Views: 5,428
Posted By Don Gato

Thanks for all the answers. Yes, I was referring...

Thanks for all the answers. Yes, I was referring to the NG 700 and 800, 24 and 26 K, respectively. About using HDG SEL, as many say, that would be the usual mode for constant deviations. I was not...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Oct 2012, 21:48
Replies: 24
Views: 5,428
Posted By Don Gato

Weather during cruise

I would appreciate it if you would share your techniques or methods for weather avoidance/penetration during cruise (e.g. penetrating a front, etc.). I personally like to fly 2000 ft or so below...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jun 2012, 01:15
Replies: 25
Views: 34,858
Posted By Don Gato

B-HKD: Thanks for posting the Boeing article....

B-HKD: Thanks for posting the Boeing article. Quite interesting! Thanks for the other posts also. Any other tips on flying the 800 vs the 700 are welcomed!
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jun 2012, 21:55
Replies: 25
Views: 34,858
Posted By Don Gato

"I see many pilots having difficulty with the 800...

"I see many pilots having difficulty with the 800 managing the energy on final." Interesting. That was my feeling. The aircraft felt much more unstable than the 700 in a condition of gusty winds on...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jun 2012, 20:45
Replies: 25
Views: 34,858
Posted By Don Gato

Thanks SW! Excellent information. Thanks for...

Thanks SW! Excellent information. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jun 2012, 17:39
Replies: 25
Views: 34,858
Posted By Don Gato

737-700 vs 737-800

I have changed companies and started flying the -800 after a couple of years on the -700. Just completed my first flight on the 800 and felt is was a quite different bird in terms of handling. The...
Forum: Questions
26th Feb 2012, 15:20
Replies: 73
Views: 55,003
Posted By Don Gato

Thanks for the info. The only reason to upgrade...

Thanks for the info. The only reason to upgrade would be to be able to sync the data among the devices. Beyond that, as you point out, there's not much new.
Forum: Questions
24th Feb 2012, 01:10
Replies: 73
Views: 55,003
Posted By Don Gato

Has anyone upgraded lately? How was the...

Has anyone upgraded lately? How was the experience? Was it worth it? From what I could read in LTP's site, the upgrade to version 6 is not only expensive but quite troublesome. I currently run...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2012, 22:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,500
Posted By Don Gato

The still do it, so be prepared to do a couple of...

The still do it, so be prepared to do a couple of turns if there´s more than one aircraft trying to land. The steaks are still really good. Cheers.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2011, 01:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,209
Posted By Don Gato

I would definetly turn the A/T OFF. I've seen...

I would definetly turn the A/T OFF. I've seen the throttles go to idle in level flight while on heavy rain and turbulence (probably due to sudden overspeed due to a gust). Reaction time while...
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