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Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2013, 19:30
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,034,043
Posted By UAVop

Rain in the plane being looked at as cause for...

Rain in the plane being looked at as cause for beacon fire and other electrical problems...

HIGHER HUMIDITY
While the UK report focused on the beacon made by U.S. conglomerate Honeywell, aviation...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2013, 19:26
Replies: 119
Views: 85,752
Posted By UAVop

From Boeing: "The cabin's humidity is...

From Boeing:

"The cabin's humidity is programmable based on the number of passengers carried, and allows 15% humidity settings instead of the 4% found in previous aircraft."

Sounds like a much...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2013, 17:19
Replies: 119
Views: 85,752
Posted By UAVop

I have been in the aircraft sitting on the line...

I have been in the aircraft sitting on the line up at Boeing Field, when you would go inside, you could easily hear the water drops. Most of these had completed interiors, just sans engines.
I have...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2013, 13:59
Replies: 119
Views: 85,752
Posted By UAVop

The fix for the condensation issue was to finish...

The fix for the condensation issue was to finish them.
When the aircraft sit on the line outside at Boeing Everett unheated, condensation forms on the inside of the fuselage tube. It drips down to...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2013, 23:27
Replies: 512
Views: 313,723
Posted By UAVop

Wait, this wasn't a typical landing?? :}

Wait, this wasn't a typical landing?? :}
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2013, 23:16
Replies: 512
Views: 313,723
Posted By UAVop

From a friend in the FDNY... ...

From a friend in the FDNY...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/601739_397339540377150_1672983937_n.jpg
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jul 2013, 23:12
Replies: 75
Views: 83,786
Posted By UAVop

It would seem that the Boeing Ops Center would...

It would seem that the Boeing Ops Center would know exactly what was wrong with the aircraft.

Aircraft Health Management for 787 (http://www.boeing.com/787-media-resource/docs/AHM-overview.pdf)
...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jul 2013, 23:04
Replies: 1
Views: 1,200
Posted By UAVop

Depending on the location and conditions, the...

Depending on the location and conditions, the fuel can photoxidize with exposure to sunlight, and combine with other chemicals in the surrounding air.

It seems much more likely that the exposure...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jul 2013, 18:19
Replies: 15
Views: 2,990
Posted By UAVop

There is a live one at the Museum of Flight in...

There is a live one at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

http://www.museumofflight.org/files/resize/FileUploads/connieJanetDetz2008-360x225.jpg
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Jul 2013, 19:11
Replies: 0
Views: 1,597
Posted By UAVop

GE engines for sale

Not sure where this would go, but it is interesting.
GSA Auctions (http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucitdsc/)

GSA auction GE MODEL; CF6-80C2-B5F. 954 HOURS TT. 250 CYCLES.
...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2013, 14:57
Replies: 14
Views: 5,420
Posted By UAVop

http://www.pprune.org/tech-log/497042-msa-grid-mor...

http://www.pprune.org/tech-log/497042-msa-grid-mora.html
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jul 2013, 20:05
Replies: 11
Views: 12,219
Posted By UAVop

Hazel, EDit: okay, I took down the Star Wars...

Hazel,

EDit: okay, I took down the Star Wars X wing fighter...

But here is todays image of the scimitar...
...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jul 2013, 16:42
Replies: 11
Views: 12,219
Posted By UAVop

The clear height from the ground to bottom of...

The clear height from the ground to bottom of wingtip is about 13 feet clear. The bottom scimitar, from the dimensions is about 3 feet, giving about 10 foot clear.

I hope these are easily...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2013, 15:36
Replies: 11
Views: 12,219
Posted By UAVop

TU. I was thinking the same thing, looks like it...

TU. I was thinking the same thing, looks like it will attract the wrong types...

not level with ground plane, but pointing down.

edit:
http://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com/images/slide_16.jpg...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2013, 02:45
Replies: 11
Views: 12,219
Posted By UAVop

Split scimitar winglet 737-8

Found this image from yesterday at Paine Field...

NOT a 737-MAX, but an 800....

EDIT: In addition to the United ac, looks like the SW aircraft has a set as well, partially installed.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jul 2013, 23:30
Replies: 37
Views: 8,364
Posted By UAVop

Edit: This is from a legal source: A...

Edit:

This is from a legal source:

A group of British and Norwegian passengers who were involved in the emergency landing of a British Airways flight at Heathrow earlier this year are filing a...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jul 2013, 01:00
Replies: 38
Views: 5,136
Posted By UAVop

Air is denser when cold. :sad: Note that the...

Air is denser when cold. :sad:

Note that the denser air has the ability to hold more fuel that lighter air. This may appear counterintuative, but airflow to an engine is virtually constant (except...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jul 2013, 22:19
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,034,043
Posted By UAVop

Well, this is a new one.. the manufacturer of...

Well, this is a new one..
the manufacturer of the beacon, Honeywell, has been brought into the mix on the Ethiopian 787 fire.

"A key supplier on Boeing Co.’s 787 Dreamliner passenger jet has...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2013, 23:35
Replies: 11
Views: 4,264
Posted By UAVop

Report finds serious safety, management problems with Australia's air traffic control

ABC AU (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-15/report-finds-major-flaws-in-air-traffic-control-system/4817578)

An internal report into Australia's air traffic control system has found serious...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2013, 18:37
Replies: 75
Views: 83,786
Posted By UAVop

The bathrooms are certainly of interest. They are...

The bathrooms are certainly of interest. They are not gravity flow, and do rely on the electrical system to flush.

Also of interest in the Heathrow fire which started at the back at the bathroom...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jul 2013, 20:49
Replies: 75
Views: 83,786
Posted By UAVop

Its getting tough to keep track of all the 787's...

Its getting tough to keep track of all the 787's that are NOT flying.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Jul 2013, 16:44
Replies: 1,150
Views: 729,743
Posted By UAVop

From what I understand, Boeing has said there has...

From what I understand, Boeing has said there has never been a 787 that has caught on fire before. :ugh:

EDIT: Boeing stock immediately dropped 7%
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2013, 21:46
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

Just recently, actually as of Wednesday, May 15,...

Just recently, actually as of Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 0600 PDT (1300Z), the FAA recently approved the WTMD system and procedures for SFO.

WTMD is the crosswind-enabled elimination of wake...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2013, 15:56
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

Is this the approach procedure that joema was...

Is this the approach procedure that joema was talking about?

It shows the gs is not coincident. Would the TCH of 53 show them low on the PAPI at TCH 64? ( I assume the PAPI is set with the VGSI?)...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2013, 16:10
Replies: 2
Views: 2,624
Posted By UAVop

Thanks. Everything as far as...

Thanks.

Everything as far as actual/estimated surface friction looks to be in the draft phase, so it will be up to the State to follow/not follow/show compliance with the ICAO guidance.

I...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jul 2013, 14:51
Replies: 2
Views: 2,624
Posted By UAVop

surface friction -braking action

The ICAO amendments to Annex 14 going into effect in November.

Part of this is the braking action change. Are any of you in Countries that will be going with the change? If so, will you use...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2013, 00:15
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

Couple of things. When I listened to the NTSB...

Couple of things. When I listened to the NTSB conference today, I heard that the crew did pass drug/alcohol testing, BUT were not required to as a function of the pilot licensing. They were still...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2013, 21:57
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

Interesting, FD off left, On right Flaps 30 ...

Interesting, FD off left, On right
Flaps 30

and autothrottles ON....
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2013, 21:50
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

td, what about the 'spool up' required on final? ...

td, what about the 'spool up' required on final?

Yes LW, the GA in the sim, or even when flight testing, rely on a 'fling' effect, being at or above speed, not below speed.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2013, 21:02
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

Has anyone heard or noticed if the final approach...

Has anyone heard or noticed if the final approach was to the original runway designated, and/or ATC changed designated runway for final?

Edit: In reference to the descent profile, I would not use...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 22:40
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

It may also be pertinent to note that just...

It may also be pertinent to note that just recently, SFO changed approach ops, approach procedure with a new closely spaced parallel runway operation to reduce spacing between aircraft.
There is a...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 22:35
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

Ref post #535 SFO 06/011 SFO NAV ILS RWY 28R...

Ref post #535

SFO 06/011 SFO NAV ILS RWY 28R IM OTS TIL 1308222359
SFO 06/010 SFO NAV LDA RWY 28R GP OTS WEF 1306011400-1308222359
SFO 06/009 SFO NAV ILS RWY 28R CAT 2/3 NA WEF...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 16:15
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

She did a hell of a job with the 787 battery...

She did a hell of a job with the 787 battery investigative hearing.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 18:48
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

Dont think these have been posted before in the...

Dont think these have been posted before in the thread. Here are some relevant NOTAMS for SFO:

SFO 06/011 SFO NAV ILS RWY 28R IM OTS TIL 1308222359
SFO 06/010 SFO NAV LDA RWY 28R GP OTS WEF...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 16:26
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,205
Posted By UAVop

SFO just recently started using simultaneous CSP...

SFO just recently started using simultaneous CSP runway operations.


This aircraft had different engines than the ones from the iced up that were blamed for the incident at Heathrow.
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