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Search: Posts Made By: Smokey Lomcevak
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Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2024, 06:38
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

It’s also worth remembering that with flaps out...

It’s also worth remembering that with flaps out of up and below the path - say from vectoring, for example, engaging VNAV will result in VNAV PTH and auto throttle speed.

There are some ways of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2024, 11:06
Replies: 30
Views: 8,060
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

I'm not au fait with how things are at EF, but...

I'm not au fait with how things are at EF, but I'll proffer some thoughts on BA as an option for someone in your position. Ultimately, if you see it as somewhere you'd like to end up in the long run...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2021, 12:14
Replies: 9
Views: 3,359
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

@ Vilas- none. However the procedure does not...

@ Vilas- none. However the procedure does not call for them to be switched off - at odds with the 320 The pitch target is that required to satisfy the RA. On the 777 we have the benefit of the red...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2020, 12:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,784
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Great! Enjoy it. Check Airman’s FAR-AIM quote is...

Great! Enjoy it. Check Airman’s FAR-AIM quote is what we generally work to - straight ahead until a steer is given.

As an aside, a plan for a visual is a really useful tool to have in the USA. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2020, 21:34
Replies: 129
Views: 48,205
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Elegant as it may be, I wouldn’t like to have...

Elegant as it may be, I wouldn’t like to have been sitting in 1C when the elevator eventually ran out of juice and the NLG came down. I would expect it to have been an almighty thump centred on the...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jun 2020, 10:26
Replies: 39
Views: 9,621
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

I can’t add any more to the regulatory side of...

I can’t add any more to the regulatory side of things, but is it not the case that if we assume a uniform distribution of cloud/mist/fog giving a met vis of 600m, we could reasonably expect an RVR...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jun 2020, 19:57
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,852,633
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

On the other hand, if BA are determined to hold...

On the other hand, if BA are determined to hold on to every LHR slot, it gives some sort of indication of how many aircraft - or at least movements - BA intends to use going forward. BALPA report...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st May 2020, 08:01
Replies: 298
Views: 175,072
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

It’s interesting that trains came up so quickly...

It’s interesting that trains came up so quickly in the thread - only a few weeks ago I stumbled upon a Trainee driver taking over the Scotrail twitter for the day, it made interesting reading, and I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2020, 08:11
Replies: 298
Views: 175,072
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Working Life After Flying

As the implications of the current crisis begin to emerge, no doubt many of us are taking stock of our positions and considering what outcomes might mean for us and our families. When I - personally...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Mar 2020, 12:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

BraceBrace, The severely reduced flow rates...

BraceBrace,

The severely reduced flow rates during the day on the Sunday meant that most of the airbuses in Europe were facing hideous CTOT’s for their return to LGW. I’m led to believe there...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Feb 2020, 10:48
Replies: 15
Views: 7,172
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

On the 777, FLCH has the added functionality of...

On the 777, FLCH has the added functionality of engaging the Autothrottle if it was previously off and the arm switches are on. This particularly handy for rebuilding the auto flight system into a...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2019, 13:46
Replies: 156
Views: 132,690
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

From time to time. At the larger airfields noise...

From time to time. At the larger airfields noise preferential routings tend to reduce the benefits. In my experience they’re more for the scenario where there’s no-one around, rather than a tool to...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2019, 11:33
Replies: 156
Views: 132,690
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

PukinDog’s interpretation is the one that most...

PukinDog’s interpretation is the one that most matches mine. This wasn’t some slick CDA à la LHR, where one must manage one’s speed whilst going downhill. I don’t fly the jumbo, but on my heavy...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Aug 2019, 10:48
Replies: 32
Views: 14,329
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Whilst we’re on the topic of BOM and CB’s - an...

Whilst we’re on the topic of BOM and CB’s - an alternative question if I may...

I’ll be heading there tomorrow - although ts not my first visit it will be the first time I’ve been during the wet...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2019, 00:03
Replies: 20
Views: 12,100
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

It seems like the longer Nassau trips can go...

It seems like the longer Nassau trips can go quite far down. They are 6 day trips with a shuttle. I think I’ve even seen a 7 day in April, although there may have been sector swapping involved.
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2019, 16:47
Replies: 20
Views: 7,440
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Been there - done that. I was 6 months into my...

Been there - done that. I was 6 months into my career and beginning to feel comfortable... We were in the slot; Descent and approach had gone swimmingly so far, and workload was really rather low. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2018, 13:37
Replies: 108
Views: 53,422
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Fascinating reading everyone's take on this,...

Fascinating reading everyone's take on this, particularly N90-EWR's.

There's a lot of talk about Captain's authority etc, and in the clip I see no evidence of this being undermined. I agree that...
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2018, 20:01
Replies: 49
Views: 12,675
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Its in interesting question that divides opinion...

Its in interesting question that divides opinion at my firm. As far as I am concerned, the landing speed is Vls. We need 5 kts for the Athr in managed speed because its very tolerant to small...
Forum: Tech Log
1st May 2018, 08:57
Replies: 50
Views: 11,721
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

The reason BA have put so much mouth music into...

The reason BA have put so much mouth music into this is because it is your last chance to trap the threat of flying a beautiful 3 degree non precision descent into the undershoot with the wrong qnh...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Apr 2018, 06:53
Replies: 35
Views: 19,190
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Had several days in the last year with TAF's...

Had several days in the last year with TAF's suggesting light North Westerlies and fine conditions, only to find the 05 TDZ wind brushing up against the 15kt limit. A 7kt forecast to a 15kt actual...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2018, 19:10
Replies: 59
Views: 14,112
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Its interesting to hear everyone's observations. ...

Its interesting to hear everyone's observations. I share some of them - sometimes I can be left with the feeling of "what am i supposed to say in response to that?", when I'm confronted with a...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Apr 2018, 21:22
Replies: 31
Views: 11,441
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Note the BA SAC makes no mention of thrust,...

Note the BA SAC makes no mention of thrust, however.

N.B. Never thought F3's were so unpopular... I feel like a heathen!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2018, 07:49
Replies: 46
Views: 44,912
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Back to topic - Some LGW SH roster observations. ...

Back to topic - Some LGW SH roster observations.

Its predominantly day trips, with some nightstops in GLA, EDI and JER. In summer, nightstops generally efficient 2 day sixes, occasionally with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Apr 2018, 13:13
Replies: 29
Views: 4,832
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

The mind and body can play tricks. The...

The mind and body can play tricks. The deceleration to felt could well have been accurate - most likely at ATC request for en-route seperation or arrivals sequencing. Passenger aircraft are...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Mar 2018, 16:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,765
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

At our outfit, we're not authorised to fly the...

At our outfit, we're not authorised to fly the RNAV V Visual in anger, despite it not being denoted 'AR' and us having the ability to fly certain radius-to-fix procedures. So it will be an ILS to...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2018, 20:35
Replies: 62
Views: 29,485
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

CaptainMongo speaks the truth. Only heard it...

CaptainMongo speaks the truth.

Only heard it once, and on that occasion, the speed was still well clear of Vls. With a flat pitch attitude turning into the wind on base, our FPA steepened rapidly...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Feb 2018, 16:59
Replies: 23
Views: 7,978
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Surely they should occur at completely different...

Surely they should occur at completely different times?

Minimum fuel = we can absorb the delay that as stated, but we will burn alternate fuel to do so; emergency = the goal posts have moved, and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2018, 17:29
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,283
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Re. Commuting to LGW: as mantioned above there...

Re. Commuting to LGW: as mantioned above there are some tours available, but they're generally quite popular in the RHS as guys try and max out their take-home pay. They're generally more popular...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2018, 09:07
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,283
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Only trying to suggest a way of looking at the...

Only trying to suggest a way of looking at the positives. I agree I'm in a fortunate position. Best of luck kind Sir/Ma'am.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2018, 07:44
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,283
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Ellan and Rex - it sounds like we're all not too...

Ellan and Rex - it sounds like we're all not too far from one another. Personally I'm secretly a little bit chuffed. I've gained 10% in seniority going into March, and the more I thought about...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Feb 2018, 21:02
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,283
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Retro: I think it's been done to death, here and...

Retro: I think it's been done to death, here and elsewhere, and ultimately 4468 says it all: its a massive unknown.

Ellan: look in the comments to a previous thread on there. Not the most...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Feb 2018, 17:29
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,283
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Re the binned SH to LH conversions - anyone with...

Re the binned SH to LH conversions - anyone with an OK bid who is yet to have a course date would have been a freeze waive. According to NS, the plan now is for no further freeze waives this year. ...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Feb 2018, 13:05
Replies: 26
Views: 15,785
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

It's worth remembering, of course, that below...

It's worth remembering, of course, that below 1000ft any change in RVR would be advisory. So if TDZ fails thereafter, one is not exactly losing much information anyway.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Oct 2017, 13:57
Replies: 32
Views: 9,818
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

I can think of several, perhaps quieter,...

I can think of several, perhaps quieter, airfields where I would brief and plan the same - join the pattern after a go-around in CAVOK conditions, in preference over following a lengthy MISAP to...
Forum: Questions
6th Oct 2017, 14:56
Replies: 13
Views: 4,902
Posted By Smokey Lomcevak

Dual FWC fail then a subsequent single failure. ...

Dual FWC fail then a subsequent single failure. No ECAM to help...
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