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Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2022, 16:17
Replies: 46
Views: 16,110
Posted By ExV238

Such as the Nimrod AAR capability, for example?

Such as the Nimrod AAR capability, for example?
Forum: Tech Log
28th Sep 2022, 09:44
Replies: 47
Views: 11,865
Posted By ExV238

A slightly risky assumption... They give you...

A slightly risky assumption...
They give you tactile feedback of thrust lever position, not necessarily the actual engine thrust response. See various accident reports!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2022, 13:57
Replies: 35
Views: 8,919
Posted By ExV238

Hmmm. I also recall handing a low-flying...

Hmmm.

I also recall handing a low-flying complaint at Boscombe (probably in the late 90s)…

The complainant declared that an Andover had flown so low that she could read the serial number under...
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Nov 2018, 21:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By ExV238

The answer is that Airbus TLS uses the French CER...

The answer is that Airbus TLS uses the French CER government flight test ATC service, as do other French manufacturers and the military. It is similar in concept to that described for Hamburg. Test...
Forum: Flight Testing
28th Oct 2017, 14:06
Replies: 17
Views: 3,120
Posted By ExV238

Well, it's more a case of not having the data to...

Well, it's more a case of not having the data to 'release'. Flight testing at the point of stall is quite limited in Part 25 certification testing, being largely restricted to demonstrating...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2016, 20:53
Replies: 23
Views: 12,008
Posted By ExV238

Yes, in a perfect world (fuel balanced, straight...

Yes, in a perfect world (fuel balanced, straight airframe, etc) the rudder is neutral. The left bias is in the trim indication, for the reason above.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2016, 17:41
Replies: 23
Views: 12,008
Posted By ExV238

In fact, assuming symmetrical fuel loading etc,...

In fact, assuming symmetrical fuel loading etc, the rudder is neutral. The left indication bias is due to thermal settling of the structure and trim actuation mechanism at low static air temperature.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2016, 16:02
Replies: 290
Views: 53,472
Posted By ExV238

Thread drift to an extent, but this is simply...

Thread drift to an extent, but this is simply incorrect. Please take note of FDMII's well-considered posts and let's not mislead fellow professionals (and others) with stuff that's not based on fact!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2016, 16:20
Replies: 99
Views: 23,505
Posted By ExV238

What an excellent thread, on a subject close to...

What an excellent thread, on a subject close to my heart.

My father had two cousins, both of whom served as aircrew in RAF Bomber Command during WW2. One, Albert, was a rear gunner, and an only...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2016, 11:02
Replies: 290
Views: 53,472
Posted By ExV238

I don't think anyone is arguing that the...

I don't think anyone is arguing that the development of technology to protect against (the inevitable) pilot error is a bad thing, or that such technology hasn't added to safety. But the point being...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2016, 17:05
Replies: 290
Views: 53,472
Posted By ExV238

Yes indeed. And the human mission controllers...

Yes indeed. And the human mission controllers made the decision that the landing could continue. I guess an automated system would have aborted.

No answer was given to the previous point that some...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Dec 2015, 08:53
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

Alternate Law

Machinbird,



With great respect, have you flown an Airbus in Alternate Law? At high altitude?

The transition is seamless, and roll control is not so different to Normal Law. with regard to...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Dec 2015, 22:24
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

Indeed! Designers have used the best...

Indeed!

Designers have used the best available means to make aircraft as easy as possible to handle, ever since the earliest days, whilst also allowing progressively higher performance. That's led...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2015, 20:27
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

FDMII, An excellent summary. :D:D:D ...

FDMII,

An excellent summary.

:D:D:D

We also can trace flight envelope protection back to technology such as Q-feel systems, cracking struts and stick pushers; all features of pre-FBW flight...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2015, 20:15
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

1201

Correct! :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2015, 11:56
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

1201, Thanks for that clarification. I...

1201,

Thanks for that clarification. I certainly agree with you that a heavy pull on the stick at high altitude to avoid an overspeed is inadvisable. But let's not underplay the risks of exceeding...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2015, 22:46
Replies: 51
Views: 43,963
Posted By ExV238

Dufo, Ah, OK. No, not in A350. Airport...

Dufo,

Ah, OK.

No, not in A350. Airport Nav Function and ROW/ROPS are broadly similar equivalents, but no voice call-outs of runway remaining during RTO.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2015, 20:44
Replies: 51
Views: 43,963
Posted By ExV238

Dufo, I'm not certain exactly what you're...

Dufo,

I'm not certain exactly what you're describing, but there's no numerical display of runway remaining during an RTO in the A350 (if that's what you mean?)
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2015, 20:39
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

Alarming...

As I'm sure the poster of the above knows, Part 25 certificated aircraft are tested for structural behaviour (flutter) up to VD/MD, but not above. Above VD/MD all bets are off and the designer has no...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2015, 11:31
Replies: 51
Views: 43,963
Posted By ExV238

For the avoidance of doubt and misinformation... ...

For the avoidance of doubt and misinformation...

The A350 has no automatic rejected take-off mode, and nor does any other aircraft that I know of. In common with other comparable types, the auto...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2015, 22:05
Replies: 40
Views: 17,436
Posted By ExV238

737, If it's me you're responding to, then,...

737,

If it's me you're responding to, then, with respect, I think you've misunderstood me! Perhaps I didn't make express myself very well. These are important points, so I'll answer them.

Note...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2015, 14:50
Replies: 40
Views: 17,436
Posted By ExV238

:) Ed, Sorry, don't follow ya... :sad:

:) Ed,

Sorry, don't follow ya...

:sad:
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2015, 14:47
Replies: 40
Views: 17,436
Posted By ExV238

Goldenrivett, Indeed, the PFC switch is in...

Goldenrivett,

Indeed, the PFC switch is in an equivalent position to the ADR buttons in the A320/330. However, the point is that the Boeing would not have been preventing an over speed in an upset...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2015, 12:07
Replies: 918
Views: 1,118,023
Posted By ExV238

Glueball, OK, but my post was in response...

Glueball,

OK, but my post was in response to:



A 'programmed A/P ditching' is not a function available, and I was pointing out that a 'low energy wings level splashdown' cannot be achieved...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2015, 08:41
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

Volume, I agree with you completely....

Volume,



I agree with you completely. However, it remains true that the aircraft remains flyable without stalling in Alternate and Direct Laws, as other crews have demonstrated. So there...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2015, 08:08
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

Stall warning

The question of stall warning is interesting indeed. Remember that the Airbus AoA protection should prevent stall in Normal Law. The probability of being in Alternate or Direct Law AND the crew...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2015, 11:52
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,450,193
Posted By ExV238

Pulse, Press and hold the button and you...

Pulse,

Press and hold the button and you have sole control of the aircraft, normally accompanied by a clear statement of "I have control". The other stick stops working, and the other pilot gets...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2015, 07:47
Replies: 918
Views: 1,118,023
Posted By ExV238

Glueball, Fully familiar, thanks! In-depth...

Glueball,

Fully familiar, thanks! In-depth familiar, actually.

I'm also familiar with the likely inaccuracy of a forecast QNH for an remote oceanic area hundreds of miles away and hours ahead;...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2015, 16:08
Replies: 918
Views: 1,118,023
Posted By ExV238

Eh? What? This is a professional...

Eh?

What?

This is a professional pilots' forum...

:ugh:
Forum: Tech Log
8th Dec 2015, 15:41
Replies: 40
Views: 17,436
Posted By ExV238

The reason that increasing numbers of aircraft...

The reason that increasing numbers of aircraft have flight envelope protections (starting with stick pushers, decades ago) is to protect against inadvertent approach to potentially catastrophic...
Forum: Flight Testing
9th Oct 2015, 12:01
Replies: 18
Views: 10,609
Posted By ExV238

Yes, CAP804 Part I. In my case I provided my...

Yes, CAP804 Part I.

In my case I provided my original course graduation certificate, logbook evidence of flying on the course, end of course report and logbook evidence of current test flying....
Forum: Flight Testing
4th Oct 2015, 20:26
Replies: 18
Views: 10,609
Posted By ExV238

Yes, the UK CAA is issuing them!

Yes, the UK CAA is issuing them!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2015, 16:16
Replies: 33
Views: 9,745
Posted By ExV238

This is very sad news. Yes, I was the...

This is very sad news.



Yes, I was the co-pilot. Halfway round the first left turn at about 300ft I glanced across the cockpit towards the ground and saw that we were passing right over the...
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