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Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2013, 17:23
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Flight Duty Regs while International

Maybe someone smarter than me can find the answer to this....I've tried searching many documents and can find no answer to this (I think) interesting question....

Why is it that when flying in a...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Mar 2011, 01:33
Replies: 163
Views: 84,446
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Totally Agree

I have been in the CX hold system now since 2007. All by choice. Their first offer was not enough for me to take my family to Hong Kong and really enjoy the benefits that HK has to offer.

This...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2010, 01:09
Replies: 0
Views: 1,142
Posted By Amateur Turbines

B737 NG Simulator Seeking Pilot...Brought from another Forum

AVCANADA • View topic - Boeing 737NG simulator seeking pilot... (http://www.avcanada.ca/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=48706)

This amazing Gentleman has built from scratch an almost fully...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
12th Feb 2010, 16:13
Replies: 10
Views: 1,941
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Terror Plot or just a mistake?

My fine organization flies the 737 ng all over North America and recently in Toronto a Swissport handler "accidentally" put Jet-A into the Potable water of 12 Aircraft (not just a little, he filled...
Forum: Canada
8th Feb 2010, 05:37
Replies: 7
Views: 4,652
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Sorry I don't have a contact but know some people...

Sorry I don't have a contact but know some people that might Ill send you a PM if I find anything out. Did a great flight with him in his ercoupe years ago. Very stand up guy.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Feb 2010, 05:35
Replies: 52
Views: 10,866
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Seatrumpeter gotcha beat July 07 :eek:

Seatrumpeter gotcha beat July 07 :eek:
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2010, 05:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,156
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Anyone try the HMEC 26T?

Supposedly has a "talk through" function that will allow you to keep the headset over both ears. It has a small mic that can be turned on/off to pick up conversation and tx that into the headset. ...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2010, 05:03
Replies: 73
Views: 53,754
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Another trick for setting up waypoints is on the...

Another trick for setting up waypoints is on the fix page enter any waypoint, put a distance ring around said waypoint then lsk it again into the scratchpad, enter this on the legs page (in the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
23rd Jun 2007, 03:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,551
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Read everything on this web page :8 ...

Read everything on this web page :8
http://www.smartcockpit.com/flightops
Should help you out!

Getting to Grips with Aircraft Performance was certainly useful reading(it's on that site, and...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Jun 2007, 18:06
Replies: 1
Views: 763
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Cx Amount of Employees?

Hello all I have a final interview in HK on July 9 and 10. During my first interview I was asked how many pilots work at Cx I took an educated guess and said 2100 then she said based on that how...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2007, 07:58
Replies: 19
Views: 3,252
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Well Centaurus, I believe you make an...

Well Centaurus, I believe you make an interesting point however, in flight testing the critical engine failure occurs at Vef which I have not been able to find as a quanified speed. That being said...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Mar 2007, 22:18
Replies: 28
Views: 5,481
Posted By Amateur Turbines

This brings up an interesting fact about Aircraft...

This brings up an interesting fact about Aircraft design. People think that airplanes are cool. Airplanes hence should look cool and if there is a benefit of cost savings then have at it. BTW wing...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2007, 15:01
Replies: 14
Views: 4,042
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Hello all, this is an interesting debate. Our...

Hello all, this is an interesting debate. Our company in Canada ran into this one recently. We came to the conclusion that this was not possible ie flying a lower speed in order to meet lower cat...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2007, 16:59
Replies: 19
Views: 3,333
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Raked wingtips will give a decrease in induced...

Raked wingtips will give a decrease in induced drag of approx 5.5 % compared to conventional wingtip devices of around 3.5-4.5 %. The goal is to essentially increase wing span without increasing the...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2007, 00:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Hello all, I agree that you should not go down...

Hello all, I agree that you should not go down the path that has not been traveled.

I do have a question that falls under this topic though. How often are people doing reduced thrust take...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th Feb 2007, 04:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,376
Posted By Amateur Turbines

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathay_Pacific ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathay_Pacific

Thanks I've read that before. I guess the wiki should get changed as well as.......

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=207244

Anyways...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
13th Feb 2007, 04:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,376
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Betsy and Nikki

Hello all just a bit curious, I have read a few times that the first aircraft flown by Cx was a C-46. This probably isn't correct but just wanted to make sure.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Feb 2007, 18:43
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Thank you!

Thank you Jetdriver, I appreciate all of the info that I can get (good and bad) on CX as I do have alot to learn in a short time. It's nice to have some general info on CX even if it is a little...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
30th Jan 2007, 20:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,327
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Wow

This seems like a good option for my family. A few more questions for those that are working at CX. If I was to purchase a junk including the debenture would CX cover the cost not only of the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Jan 2007, 21:46
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Where is the sticky?

I'm trying to find that awesome sticky that was here a while ago(Cx Wannabe). Am i on crack or was it on a different forum?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Feb 2005, 13:23
Replies: 12
Views: 3,554
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Thanks for your help. I haven't really looked to...

Thanks for your help. I haven't really looked to far into where to convert my license but if anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears. BTW I'm a Canadian pilot ie really cheap and broke.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2005, 18:35
Replies: 12
Views: 3,554
Posted By Amateur Turbines

I full on agree. I'm just wondering if there was...

I full on agree. I'm just wondering if there was the demand would they consider it. I personnaly think that over the next 2-3 years our pilot surplus will be coming to an end and these compnaies...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Feb 2005, 18:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,554
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Job in the UK!!!

Just curious, if I had my uk passport(which I can get) and an ICAO ATPL(which I have), and about 3500 hours all multi crew turbine with some of that pic. Would any EU airline be interested in...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2002, 08:49
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Post Cold Temp. Corrections

I've been looking for a more accurate way of calculating altitude corrections due to cold temps. I have found a number of formula on the subject but most are not very user freindly. I am looking...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Dec 2001, 11:25
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Post Along with the 3by5's I've also started cutting...

Along with the 3by5's I've also started cutting up the tinfoil(chaff) for any bad predicaments. I've told my employer now that I am more than willing to help in any way I can to get things going...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Dec 2001, 09:19
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Post I've already sewn on the 3by5's! I've also heard...

I've already sewn on the 3by5's! I've also heard that Canadians generally are thought of as fairly neutral in that part of the world! Also told that the northern part of Pakistan is just about the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Dec 2001, 03:44
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Post Good ol' Pakistan!

I have been approached by my company to fly in Pakistan for a relatively short term (5wk - 3mth rotations). I am curious if any one has had the opportunity to fly in that part of the world. If not,...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Oct 2001, 09:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Post I've been told lots of tinfoil can do wonders for...

I've been told lots of tinfoil can do wonders for antennas.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Oct 2001, 09:51
Replies: 7
Views: 6,316
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Post Luke, I think the most important thing for you to...

Luke, I think the most important thing for you to learn here is engine indicators. That will really introduce turbine engines. Ex. N1, Torque Gauges, Fuel Flow... Understanding these will give you...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Oct 2001, 09:41
Replies: 3
Views: 5,502
Posted By Amateur Turbines

Cool I've never flown the 330, but have been told that...

I've never flown the 330, but have been told that the trick is to fly the boogies down, then the nose wheel. The boogies are still 5-6 feet off the ground once the rears touch.
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