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Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2016, 18:38
Replies: 5
Views: 3,280
Posted By Ledhead27

TAS Reduction above crossover altitude

Hi all,

Just been doing some research for an ATPL uni assignment and trying to get my head around the rate of TAS reduction once the crossover altitude has been reached/exceeded.

I understand...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2016, 11:26
Replies: 20
Views: 15,918
Posted By Ledhead27

Thanks for the help everyone so far,...

Thanks for the help everyone so far, unfortunately the assignment descriptive was quite vague which has meant I've not really been able to specify my question properly.

As an additional question,...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2016, 17:20
Replies: 20
Views: 15,918
Posted By Ledhead27

That all sounds very interesting, it seems that...

That all sounds very interesting, it seems that the typical trend of information on the Internet states that TSFC improves with an increase in altitude because of the reduced thrust setting. However,...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2016, 16:58
Replies: 20
Views: 15,918
Posted By Ledhead27

I was led to believe that because of the greater...

I was led to believe that because of the greater temperature differential at higher altitude between the OAT & temperature within the turbine, this made for a more efficient thrust output? And of...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2016, 16:18
Replies: 20
Views: 15,918
Posted By Ledhead27

Jet Aircraft Fuel Burn Variations with Altitude

Hi everybody,

Was wondering if anybody would be able to help me with my query, it's part of a university assignment I am currently trying to complete.

For a typical jet aircraft, for instance...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2016, 13:14
Replies: 0
Views: 879
Posted By Ledhead27

Smoke Detection in modern aircraft

Hi all,

After a bit of studying there appears to be a number of different smoke detector systems that seem to be fit for use in various locations around the aircraft. However, it seems that the...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Feb 2016, 11:27
Replies: 21
Views: 4,863
Posted By Ledhead27

Jet II you don't happen to have any sources of...

Jet II you don't happen to have any sources of information for that do you that I could perhaps read over at my own leisure?
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2016, 15:07
Replies: 21
Views: 4,863
Posted By Ledhead27

The assignment is more directed at what the...

The assignment is more directed at what the airline industry can do to provide an eco-friendly alternative that still provides the same effectiveness as halon, or an even better alternative.

So...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2016, 15:26
Replies: 21
Views: 4,863
Posted By Ledhead27

After a bit more digging it transpires that it's...

After a bit more digging it transpires that it's certainly been looked into as being a "green" alternative but as of yet it still doesn't exceed the ability of Halon. As many of you have said the...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jan 2016, 13:36
Replies: 21
Views: 4,863
Posted By Ledhead27

I've managed to find a couple of drawbacks to the...

I've managed to find a couple of drawbacks to the system, however the method has been tested before and has shown promise. But after the various tests that have been completed the whole process seems...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2016, 16:05
Replies: 21
Views: 4,863
Posted By Ledhead27

Water Mist Systems (Fire Suppression)

Hi all,

Something that has been discussed while I've been studying at BCFT is the alternative methods of fire suppression systems used other than Halon.

One particular method that seems to be...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Nov 2015, 17:41
Replies: 25
Views: 8,652
Posted By Ledhead27

Thanks for the info chaps. Seeming as I've never...

Thanks for the info chaps. Seeming as I've never flown in the United States before it's certainly something that takes a bit of understanding for me, bearing in mind that I'm used to the rather...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Nov 2015, 15:08
Replies: 25
Views: 8,652
Posted By Ledhead27

UK Altimeter Setting Regions vs US single altimeter setting

Something that has been puzzling me for a while, and one that I can't seem to get a definitive answer on.

Within the UK the airspace below the transition altitude is constructed of 21(?) altimeter...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Oct 2015, 14:44
Replies: 35
Views: 14,469
Posted By Ledhead27

Glad to see a good discussion has been made out...

Glad to see a good discussion has been made out of this, clearly a hot topic and one that varies between companies. I had a discussion with my instructor and he highlighted the following:

- The...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2015, 10:38
Replies: 35
Views: 14,469
Posted By Ledhead27

I think the problem with my question is that the...

I think the problem with my question is that the question is incredibly vague i.e with regard to lack of weather information from the departure point and further prevailing conditions. It isn't even...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Oct 2015, 14:42
Replies: 35
Views: 14,469
Posted By Ledhead27

Many thanks for a very comprehensive answer Chris...

Many thanks for a very comprehensive answer Chris and everyone else, certainly helping me get a better general understanding of this concept. I'd say, given the conditions, de-ice prior to the early...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Oct 2015, 17:11
Replies: 35
Views: 14,469
Posted By Ledhead27

Thought it made a lot more sense for it to be...

Thought it made a lot more sense for it to be landing with tankered fuel, cold soaked wings and so forth. Weather conditions are only noted at -15 degrees OAT, although I suppose it gives me scope to...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Oct 2015, 15:17
Replies: 35
Views: 14,469
Posted By Ledhead27

Our first assignment that has been set since the...

Our first assignment that has been set since the Summer break and it's certainly making all of us think. The chap who wrote the assignment is an ex-Swissair 767 captain and has also done quite a bit...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Oct 2015, 15:19
Replies: 35
Views: 14,469
Posted By Ledhead27

Thanks for the response chaps, All of what...

Thanks for the response chaps,

All of what you've said definitely makes sense, increased weight due to tankering would lead to greater braking force required which could increase the risk of...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Oct 2015, 17:10
Replies: 35
Views: 14,469
Posted By Ledhead27

Fuel tankering (including scenario)

Evening all,

My first post here on PPRuNe after meaning to sign-up for a while but never actually remembering to do so. Unfortunately my first post is a bit of a turgid one.

I'm writing an...
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