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Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jun 2010, 05:44
Replies: 1,543
Views: 856,726
Posted By Plastic Bug

Elac, I get what you are saying. I'm just...

Elac,

I get what you are saying. I'm just saying (without dissertation, ain't going there) that there is a feeling out there that maybe, just maybe, that automation may be leading to a...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jun 2010, 05:48
Replies: 1,543
Views: 856,726
Posted By Plastic Bug

Man ELAC, That's a LOT of words. You...

Man ELAC,

That's a LOT of words. You working on a dissertation or something?

Oh, you just did.

One can debate the number of nuns who can dance on the head of a pin until the cows come home,...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2009, 05:27
Replies: 93
Views: 45,752
Posted By Plastic Bug

"Challenges"? "the troubled A-330"? Please...

"Challenges"? "the troubled A-330"?

Please explain.

As in: Have no other aircraft have had problems crop up after 15 years in service?

The aircraft in question is neither "challenged" or...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jun 2009, 05:33
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,289,525
Posted By Plastic Bug

VAPILOT, No sweat, The CPC couldn't...

VAPILOT,

No sweat,

The CPC couldn't care less what the VSC was doing. They don't talk to each other. The switch from vacuum generator to DP is done by a 50 cent pressure switch, so nothing...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jun 2009, 05:06
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,289,525
Posted By Plastic Bug

PJ2, Thank You. Unfortunately, the lav...

PJ2,

Thank You.

Unfortunately, the lav thing is going to keep cropping up.

Here's the deal for the unknowing:

#1: The message may be considered spurious, the VSC has forgotten how many...
Forum: North America
19th May 2009, 06:08
Replies: 12
Views: 4,289
Posted By Plastic Bug

Sparks from the landing gear? WTF? PB

Sparks from the landing gear?

WTF?

PB
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2009, 03:20
Replies: 2,015
Views: 716,114
Posted By Plastic Bug

Ok, this is ridiculous. "the December 1988...

Ok, this is ridiculous.

"the December 1988 crash of PanAm Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland;"

Clipper Maid of the Seas did not "crash", it was blown out of the sky by terrorists.

Soon, the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2009, 05:20
Replies: 111
Views: 29,401
Posted By Plastic Bug

Folks, It's a simple question. "Uh,...

Folks,

It's a simple question.

"Uh, Tower, there's a ship in the departure path...is he moving?"

"Tower: Yeah, he appears to be anchored."

"Um, do you know how tall he is?"
Forum: Questions
14th Jul 2008, 05:47
Replies: 254
Views: 76,156
Posted By Plastic Bug

PacFlyer, The short answer is, Dude, you...

PacFlyer,

The short answer is, Dude, you failed your oral.

The APU on the classic, or, well, the newest 747 is a great big heavy thing back on the tail that may allow you to power and deliver...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jun 2008, 03:24
Replies: 79
Views: 34,057
Posted By Plastic Bug

Guppy, Thanks for keeping me from having to...

Guppy,

Thanks for keeping me from having to reply to this thread directly. You Sir, will be the recipient of many beers at the next squadron party.

I'm trying to imagine what kind of lanyard...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2008, 03:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,740
Posted By Plastic Bug

Kenny, Look at the FCOM again. You have...

Kenny,

Look at the FCOM again. You have answered your own question. You know the facts. They are right there.

PB
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
5th Jan 2008, 04:50
Replies: 507
Views: 151,640
Posted By Plastic Bug

JRHeilig: There is only one Captain. ...

JRHeilig:

There is only one Captain.

That's how it works.

You don't like it?

Don't travel.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
8th Dec 2007, 14:02
Replies: 507
Views: 151,640
Posted By Plastic Bug

From what I read here, every comment on this...

From what I read here, every comment on this forum and from ATC was generated from the initial comment from LTD on the day and within this forum.

ATC never says YOU (IB) need to be de-iced, they...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
5th Dec 2007, 02:17
Replies: 507
Views: 151,640
Posted By Plastic Bug

Just so I get this straight, we have a single...

Just so I get this straight, we have a single British Airways (alleged) pilot reporting that he (or she) saw an Iberia Airlines aircraft depart without deicing.

I say alleged because as this is a...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2007, 04:12
Replies: 356
Views: 115,792
Posted By Plastic Bug

Ya Know, being your basic ground pounder, I...

Ya Know, being your basic ground pounder, I refrained from calling all you nay sayers a bunch of "you know whats" based on what I saw in the first video of the so called missed approach...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jun 2007, 05:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,001
Posted By Plastic Bug

Um, well, naturally, you have intentions of...

Um, well, naturally, you have intentions of working on N registered aircraft.
You say you are in the RAF working airplanes, so you have a training record, so challenge the test, just take the dang...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Mar 2007, 06:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,602
Posted By Plastic Bug

Um, I'm your basic idiot, but I thought that if...

Um, I'm your basic idiot, but I thought that if you wanted to reduce your EGT margin, it was bleeds (packs, whatever) off. If you want to increase your STALL margin, it's Nacelle Anti-Ice on.

But...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2006, 05:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,679
Posted By Plastic Bug

OK, This is ridiculous. How, exactly, does...

OK, This is ridiculous.

How, exactly, does one "forget" to deice a wing?

There's a guy in the cockpit, there's a guy on the ground, both are supposed to agree that the aircraft is free of...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Oct 2006, 03:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,227
Posted By Plastic Bug

Litebulbs pretty much got it spot on, but to...

Litebulbs pretty much got it spot on, but to clarify, one should review the CAT II/III requirements at the front of the JEPP. An interesting read...

The restriction regarding CAT II/III doesn't...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2006, 05:46
Replies: 24
Views: 23,453
Posted By Plastic Bug

Nice one Bolty! You're starting to talk like me!...

Nice one Bolty! You're starting to talk like me!

Hey, I need to correct/clarify my previous missive.

According to the AMM, the deciding factor is NOT MLG WOW, but at least two ground spoilers...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Oct 2006, 05:13
Replies: 24
Views: 23,453
Posted By Plastic Bug

Ho Kay.. Lets take a break from the physics...

Ho Kay..

Lets take a break from the physics debate for a bit and get back to the original question, which was: "Why can't you use auto brake MAX for landing" or something like that.

All other...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2006, 16:04
Replies: 24
Views: 23,453
Posted By Plastic Bug

Somebody owes me a beer, preferably Australian. ...

Somebody owes me a beer, preferably Australian.

For reference, please see:

TASK 05-51-16-200-801
Inspection After Brake Overheat

Specifically:

1. Reason for the Job
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2006, 06:49
Replies: 24
Views: 23,453
Posted By Plastic Bug

Bolty, Um, we ARE talking about INDICATED...

Bolty,

Um, we ARE talking about INDICATED temps, right?

Bus brakes REGULARLY exceed 300 C with no problems.

600 C is met as well with no sweat. That's indicated from the core of the brake...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Sep 2006, 05:40
Replies: 24
Views: 23,453
Posted By Plastic Bug

Hey there Bolty, Stop scaring the you know...

Hey there Bolty,

Stop scaring the you know what out of everyone!

The fuse plugs should not melt earlier than 800 degrees C (1472 degrees F). That being the limit in the maintenance manual.
...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2006, 07:15
Replies: 8
Views: 2,736
Posted By Plastic Bug

It's an "engine running" logic. That's what...

It's an "engine running" logic.

That's what keeps the airplane from pressurizing on the ground with a door open.

The APU is not considered an "engine".

I have no idea why one airplane has a...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2006, 05:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,736
Posted By Plastic Bug

Uh, what? The APU isn't an ETOPS requirement...

Uh, what?

The APU isn't an ETOPS requirement under the MMEL, but sane people include it as an ETOPS requirement under their own MEL.

Your question about the doors is weird. The APU or lack...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2006, 03:40
Replies: 601
Views: 346,331
Posted By Plastic Bug

Oh for crying out loud! The runways were so...

Oh for crying out loud!

The runways were so freaking close that in he dark one would be hard pressed to tell if the airplane was on 26 or 22. The poor b* in the tower wouldn't be able to see if...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2006, 02:42
Replies: 601
Views: 346,331
Posted By Plastic Bug

Jon, I still owe you a beer, but you HAVE to get...

Jon, I still owe you a beer, but you HAVE to get over the "hand holding" thing.

I may as well let you know now that the Friendly Aviation Association will, of course, ban single controller towers...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2006, 01:35
Replies: 601
Views: 346,331
Posted By Plastic Bug

WTF? Somebody lines up on the wrong runway,...

WTF? Somebody lines up on the wrong runway, takes off and its ATC's fault? As I stated earlier, in a diplomatic manner, the responsibility to be doing what you are supposed to be doing, when you...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2006, 04:03
Replies: 601
Views: 346,331
Posted By Plastic Bug

Folks, The distraction here is that there...

Folks,

The distraction here is that there was an ATC presence. Had this been an uncontrolled airport, the Pilot would announce on Unicom his intentions, then presumably takeoff on the runway that...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2006, 12:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,148
Posted By Plastic Bug

It's a hoax!

Please see:

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/c/cellgas.htm

Great site to check any of those numerous and dire "e-mail warnings" that ask you to forward to EVERYONE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK, a...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Aug 2006, 04:34
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,421
Posted By Plastic Bug

Right after 9/11 in reaction to the attacks, the...

Right after 9/11 in reaction to the attacks, the rules that came out basically prohibited mechanics from having tools on board the aircraft.:ugh:
That lasted about a day, when every sane person...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jul 2006, 05:49
Replies: 26
Views: 7,483
Posted By Plastic Bug

Actually kids, the gear is locked down...

Actually kids, the gear is locked down mechanically. How it gets unlocked to drop is another story. There's no "crank" in the 320, it's a switch which drives the uplocks to open and gravity does...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2006, 04:21
Replies: 33
Views: 12,794
Posted By Plastic Bug

Lost Comm

Jon, you DC9 Guy, I gotta hand it to ya!

EVERY time you lead with your chin, there is SOMEONE willing to connect!

It doesn't matter that you are right. Nope. It don't matter that you point...
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2006, 04:11
Replies: 72
Views: 10,891
Posted By Plastic Bug

zzzztt!

Hey folks, before ya'all start tearing each others hair out, think of this: An EMP pulse will fry working ELECTRONICS if you are close enough. Basic electric stuff should survive. Batteries, for...
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