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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Dec 2013, 22:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,271
Posted By howard2107

My assumption was sort of right, thanks a lot,...

My assumption was sort of right, thanks a lot, leave the spanners in the box, and fix it with the laptop then.

Never thought of looking up wiki.

Cheers………..H
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Dec 2013, 16:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,271
Posted By howard2107

FADEC

Just curious, what does this stand for, and what does it do with the engine. I am guessing it is some sort of engine management system, my oh my how things have come along since my days on the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Nov 2013, 19:23
Replies: 14
Views: 5,444
Posted By howard2107

Interesting to read how things have come on a...

Interesting to read how things have come on a bit. It is years and years ago since i last set spanner on Aircraft. and in my day they had starter generators which were electric, not particularly...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Nov 2013, 17:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,921
Posted By howard2107

BA A380.

Saw this today for the first time, LHR to LAX 31500ft directly overhead Wakefield, West Yorkshire, at about 4.15pm. It looks big even when it is 5 miles up!, clear as a bell through the binoculars...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Oct 2013, 18:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,434
Posted By howard2107

The load was underslung cos the main rotor would...

The load was underslung cos the main rotor would catch on the roof rack;)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Oct 2013, 20:13
Replies: 108
Views: 31,340
Posted By howard2107

If UK airports still had any viewing areas worthy...

If UK airports still had any viewing areas worthy of a visit, they would do what all UK airports do exceptionally well, and that would be to screw you stupid for as much money as they could for the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Oct 2013, 18:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,616
Posted By howard2107

Good point, i was only considering the OP's...

Good point, i was only considering the OP's requirement to charge his iPhone and that a USB plug will fit a USB socket, but as you rightly say, there are a lot of things that dont charge via USB.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Oct 2013, 15:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,616
Posted By howard2107

A USB socket is a USB socket and they are the...

A USB socket is a USB socket and they are the same the world over, no adaptors needed, plug it in and away you go. An ipod charger uses next to no current, so you will be able to charge away to your...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Oct 2013, 18:25
Replies: 34
Views: 9,613
Posted By howard2107

If its switched on and in flight mode, flight...

If its switched on and in flight mode, flight mode can be switched off to detonate a bomb.

Above 10000 ft, it will be out of range of the mobile network, so can't be used to detonate a bomb...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Oct 2013, 19:28
Replies: 49
Views: 13,977
Posted By howard2107

ALL UK airports are horrible places, and the...

ALL UK airports are horrible places, and the foreign ones i have been to are not much better. No fresh air, extortionate prices for everything, passengers treat like cattle, queues queues and more...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2013, 19:13
Replies: 109
Views: 25,816
Posted By howard2107

I remember the Jag as being the aircraft that...

I remember the Jag as being the aircraft that would never need modifying.
I worked on mod number 1063 amongst others!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2013, 19:11
Replies: 109
Views: 25,816
Posted By howard2107

Wow, NAVWASS, not heard that term in years. I...

Wow, NAVWASS, not heard that term in years. I spent no end of hours working in funny positions installing that lot from a kit into the Jag's as an up and coming J/T. Oh the memories of 'F' Hangar at...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Oct 2013, 17:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,409
Posted By howard2107

Rate of descent.

Just out of curiosity, what is the rate of descent in feet per minute of a B737 at touchdown. Its been 20 years since i last worked on Aircraft (engineering not crew) and i need to settle an...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Oct 2010, 06:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,580
Posted By howard2107

Thanks a lot. so basically you develop your own...

Thanks a lot. so basically you develop your own routine and manage it to suit your circumstances, and it appears that there is no right or wrong way to cope.

I have worked nightshifts and found it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Oct 2010, 22:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,580
Posted By howard2107

Time travel problems.

I have always been curious as to how aircrew who fly long haul cope with the constant changes of time zones, or even worse (in my opinion) crossing the date line. It must be confusing, or do you...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
28th Sep 2010, 19:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,054
Posted By howard2107

Jet2 LBA

Sorry if this is the wrong place.

After a 25 year break from the aircraft industry I am applying for ground based jobs with Jet2 at LBA due to impending redundancy.

Can anyone tell me what the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Sep 2009, 16:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,558
Posted By howard2107

Jet2.com Boeing 757`s

Just been down to Malaga and back recently on the tattiest 2 jets in the world, where the hell did they get these two old dinosuars from? I am an ex aircraft engineer and i`ve flown on some proper...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Nov 2008, 16:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,455
Posted By howard2107

In a similar vein.............

Its not the longest or shortest scheduled flight, in fact it isnt scheduled at all, but i`ve done RAF Finningley to RAF Lindholme in a Dominie,if my memory serves me right it was nearly 7 (yes 7...
Forum: Medical & Health
25th Oct 2008, 20:05
Replies: 45
Views: 28,436
Posted By howard2107

Thumbs up I suffer the same problem due to having to wear...

I suffer the same problem due to having to wear earplugs, the type that you squeeze and push into the ear ( should use ear defenders i suppose).

If like me you have quite badly compacted wax then...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Sep 2008, 21:23
Replies: 5
Views: 808
Posted By howard2107

From my RAF days many moons ago i remember...

From my RAF days many moons ago i remember Nimrods being based at St Mawgan in Cornwall and i think Lossiemouth or Leuchars in Scotland, so if nothing has changed i guess that it will be from one of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Aug 2008, 21:39
Replies: 47
Views: 5,157
Posted By howard2107

never mind the clapping, lets have a whip round for the driver

When i was in the RAF a few moons ago a few of us went to Benidorm on the lash for a couple of weeks. One of us, a broad scouse lad 6 foot tall 15 stone rugby player, had never flown before, so...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Aug 2008, 05:37
Replies: 16
Views: 1,433
Posted By howard2107

Go for it, ive done the ferrari track day...

Go for it, ive done the ferrari track day experience and that was brilliant, but landing a 737 in a thunderstorm at night at JFK was awesome to put it mildy, cost a small fortune but worth every...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Aug 2008, 02:50
Replies: 39
Views: 16,458
Posted By howard2107

Cool "BOEING" Bits Of Engine In Neighbours...

"BOEING" Bits Of Engine In Neighbours Garden
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Aug 2008, 12:17
Replies: 68
Views: 17,129
Posted By howard2107

I`ll put my twopenneth in on this debate as i am...

I`ll put my twopenneth in on this debate as i am neither air or cabin crew, just a mere mortal who flies 3 or 4 times a year like most other people, however this was not always the case.

I fail to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Jul 2008, 21:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,491
Posted By howard2107

757 in Malaga.

Theres currently a Jet2 757-200 at Malaga with technical problems on an indefinite delay to LBA, does anyone know whats wrong with it?
Forum: Questions
12th Jun 2008, 21:45
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By howard2107

i bet its right on the limit for maximum take off...

i bet its right on the limit for maximum take off weight and no pax over 10 stone :)

LHR-SYD non stop has been done albeit not a scheduled flight i think it was a 747-400 delivery flight (please...
Forum: Questions
12th Jun 2008, 21:38
Replies: 33
Views: 23,868
Posted By howard2107

I seem to remember the Air India 747 that crashed...

I seem to remember the Air India 747 that crashed in the atlantic off Southern Ireland in the early 1980`s was carrying a fifth engine, however this had nothing to do with the accident as far as i...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Jun 2008, 20:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By howard2107

Thumbs up Thanks to all for words of encouragement. ...

Thanks to all for words of encouragement.

I`m getting the CV polished up and digging out the qualifications etc so i can get my act together.

Not overly concerned about working for fitters...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th May 2008, 15:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By howard2107

Thumbs up Aircraft Engineering.

Seriously considering going back into aircraft engineering.

Spent 9 years in RAF in the trade of A Tech E (Aircraft Technician Electrical), i know things have moved on a bit since i came out in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th May 2008, 00:27
Replies: 35
Views: 11,650
Posted By howard2107

We are all in the wrong profession, politics is...

We are all in the wrong profession, politics is where its at.
Your average MP who is incompetent and a liar and is grossly overpaid is about to vote themselves a nice juicy 23% ish payrise.
No...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd May 2008, 11:36
Replies: 31
Views: 8,687
Posted By howard2107

Theres a place opposite the main terminal its a...

Theres a place opposite the main terminal its a field, you can park but it is rough and i mean very rough.

Access is quite easy, if you are coming from Harrogate direction, pass under runway at...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Apr 2008, 20:10
Replies: 15
Views: 2,831
Posted By howard2107

Smile Well done, i might be a bit after the event but...

Well done, i might be a bit after the event but if you want to try your hand at a technical assessment have a look at the one on the ford motor company website, its the one that they use to assess...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Dec 2001, 01:56
Replies: 30
Views: 3,935
Posted By howard2107

Cool When Batteries are connected in Parallel the...

When Batteries are connected in Parallel the voltage remains the same, the available current is added together.
In answer to your question a 80ah battery will discharge 1 amp for eighty hours or 80...
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