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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd May 2020, 20:38
Replies: 92
Views: 54,731
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

definitely interesting to wake up to, dare i say,...

definitely interesting to wake up to, dare i say, good news, amidst the covid turmoil. fwiw, hopefully this acquisition gives some degree of certainty to the staff it impacts and the mainline...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2020, 03:25
Replies: 57
Views: 26,131
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

Good on you duck. Nothing lasts forever. Find...

Good on you duck. Nothing lasts forever. Find something, anything (but unhealthy habits) to fill your time. I know bills have to be paid, and I’m not sure what the answers are there. Just play the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th May 2020, 20:14
Replies: 57
Views: 26,131
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

I guess it’s reasonable to expect a bit of...

I guess it’s reasonable to expect a bit of reciprocation, duck. You give as good as you get. Re qf - it is its own beast, It cannot be compared to external entities easily. Our battles are Mostly...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2020, 05:50
Replies: 12
Views: 5,469
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

Terry - was that when the dinosaurs were around,...

Terry - was that when the dinosaurs were around, or....?! :8

(Pun intended re your name. Sorry all, couldnt resist)
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2020, 03:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,638
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

without consulting the books, the basic principle...

without consulting the books, the basic principle is to :
1. use diff press above 16000ft to 'push', or 'blow', the poo from the bowl down to the waste tank, then separate the poo (waste) at the...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2020, 06:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

bigduke - kudos. That is the most succint...

bigduke - kudos. That is the most succint explanation ive ever seen!

ElNull - refer this report (unofficially translated version from russian). it represents an lnav map shifted (sic map shift)...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2020, 12:27
Replies: 66
Views: 24,845
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

in agreement with the others. how is this...

in agreement with the others. how is this different to days of ol'? business as usual really
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2020, 12:24
Replies: 185
Views: 92,963
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

GT ain’t wrong. Boeing built a dud, no doubt......

GT ain’t wrong. Boeing built a dud, no doubt... pilots had the capacity to apply a solution engineered into the plane to overcome the issue, but didn’t. Why? from memory, nor did they bother to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Nov 2019, 04:03
Replies: 125
Views: 101,550
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

or, have observed and learnt from others’...

or, have observed and learnt from others’ misfortune.

to the other snide remark about the thong/singlet wearing brethren... how often are you seeing that attire in qf j class? Or even qf y class?...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2019, 00:57
Replies: 125
Views: 101,550
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

He/she may be, but I’m not. Im just a commoner. I...

He/she may be, but I’m not. Im just a commoner. I get the same general sense from SOME attendants. The general consensus all-round (friends family) is to NEVER press the call button lest you piss off...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2019, 08:34
Replies: 125
Views: 101,550
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

Meghan Washington, Kelly Rowland etc. all are...

Meghan Washington, Kelly Rowland etc. all are high profile characters, all have had run ins with the company.

there is something toxic in the stream. I’ve seen it. It’s real, wheither people...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2019, 04:47
Replies: 33
Views: 23,866
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

often. Hangar docking is a total pain even with...

often. Hangar docking is a total pain even with doors closed. tows into hangars without docking can still be tight. Youd be surprised the amount of tow operations there are everyday

i expect the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2019, 03:25
Replies: 33
Views: 23,866
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

The operation wont learn. There'll be an equal...

The operation wont learn. There'll be an equal amount of neck breathers pressing to get the stricken bird back in service.
its a brutal, never ending cycle.

thoughts are with the pic and wing...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Nov 2019, 00:50
Replies: 73
Views: 21,875
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

You mean the reference book I quoted all the way...

You mean the reference book I quoted all the way up at post #6? 😒

im not sure what to say... everything is in that text to arrive at a sound conclusion and I’m sceptical of the references that...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2019, 01:22
Replies: 73
Views: 21,875
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

There is an academic book written on jet engine...

There is an academic book written on jet engine performance characteristics that talks about a windmilling engine, written assumedly for engine designers learning their trade (uni qual).

"Gas...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2019, 04:28
Replies: 25
Views: 10,846
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

Good read, thanks Dick. Quote also hits the nail...

Good read, thanks Dick. Quote also hits the nail on the head
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Sep 2019, 20:28
Replies: 19
Views: 6,499
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

or they've factored in for the lowest common...

or they've factored in for the lowest common denominator, an inept pilot.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Aug 2019, 00:48
Replies: 16
Views: 3,590
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

By the look of his arrangement, the sim is...

By the look of his arrangement, the sim is professionally built so unless there is something wrong with the specific duct for equipment cooling in the lower eicas spot, equipment cooling can be...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2019, 22:33
Replies: 15
Views: 16,599
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

Politely disagree. Lifecycle of the fuel...

Politely disagree. Lifecycle of the fuel controller is affected due to operating irrespective if for a short transit or long turnaround.

there are many applied techniques, we’ve covered most of...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Aug 2019, 09:53
Replies: 16
Views: 3,590
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

Wow hey, that looks cool! I wonder if I’m tall...

Wow hey, that looks cool! I wonder if I’m tall enough to go on that ride? :)

are the pvd’s operational?

good luck. Sorry couldn’t be of more use
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2019, 04:51
Replies: 15
Views: 16,599
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

As far as i know, yes. Atleast the CL's and NG's...

As far as i know, yes. Atleast the CL's and NG's ive been exposed to do. See your company books to determine if your fleet how your fleet is configured.

cheers
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Aug 2019, 22:00
Replies: 16
Views: 3,590
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

The grey is the backlight typical of lcd’s which...

The grey is the backlight typical of lcd’s which might also give a lead as to why thermal cutoff is occurring if it’s the lower eicas that’s failing... Just an idea. I remember the lcd du’s on the...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2019, 21:40
Replies: 11
Views: 7,781
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

Why not ask him in the cruise? He may have a back...

Why not ask him in the cruise? He may have a back story to go along with it that might help you make your own choices. Always ask the question, a hidden golden rule of aviation.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2019, 21:31
Replies: 15
Views: 16,599
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

More than happy to be corrected as correctness is...

More than happy to be corrected as correctness is not assured :)

the reasoning for running a pump is to give positive fuel pressure to the APU fuel control unit to preserve its lifecycle. Which...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jul 2019, 22:05
Replies: 20
Views: 5,220
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

In the proposed amendment, subreg (3) kicks off...

In the proposed amendment, subreg (3) kicks off with “subject to sub regulation (1)”. The proposed reg change explicity states that safety is the prevailing priority, over cost.

Conjecture - worst...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jul 2019, 14:16
Replies: 51
Views: 23,404
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

No, was definitely the APU. Boeing in conjunction...

No, was definitely the APU. Boeing in conjunction with I think it was Garrett tried to track down the cause. They had a bunch of recommendations which are still relevant today; nominally oil...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jul 2019, 17:15
Replies: 51
Views: 23,404
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

I did consider the 747CL along with the 737CL...

I did consider the 747CL along with the 737CL both of which share similar characteristics with respect to issues relating to starting reliability. My rubbish talk is geared toward the modern machines...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jul 2019, 13:59
Replies: 51
Views: 23,404
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

you assume the need for a technique without...

you assume the need for a technique without considering that perhaps there has been an analysis conducted by a team of professional engineers in an office working for the apu oem, the aircraft...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2019, 04:16
Replies: 51
Views: 23,404
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

The 737CL apu seems to be the more troubling of...

The 737CL apu seems to be the more troubling of all the twin engine airplanes, I definitely see the failed starts on the ground with this type; it eventually gets cranking after a few tries but can...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jul 2019, 14:03
Replies: 51
Views: 23,404
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

this! x1000

this! x1000
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2019, 13:34
Replies: 2
Views: 3,861
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

Hello there first off - welcome, and good...

Hello there

first off - welcome, and good luck!

second - I would strongly advise NOT applying, and insist you go toward another trade. For the past few years I have seen apprentices come out of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jun 2019, 14:46
Replies: 44
Views: 29,461
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

yep, i deserve that. apologies!

yep, i deserve that. apologies!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jun 2019, 07:53
Replies: 44
Views: 29,461
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

relative to the first prang, your point is valid....

relative to the first prang, your point is valid. However, for all subsequent ops exhibiting practically identical symptoms - I believe it SHOULD be straightforward, and caught early having already...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2019, 04:44
Replies: 23
Views: 7,222
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

I was merely thinking (a danger in itself!) that...

I was merely thinking (a danger in itself!) that perhaps a quick check would be to cross-reference the ‘mechanical’ airspeed to the synthesized ‘electronic’ one, especially when the ‘mechanical’...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2019, 01:25
Replies: 23
Views: 7,222
Posted By QuarterInchSocket

(I’m not a pilot) I’ve always found it curious...

(I’m not a pilot) I’ve always found it curious that right in front of the seat occupant are, usually -on the big jets-, true airspeed and ground speed indications.
Do these serve ANY purpose...
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