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Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2010, 02:19
Replies: 115
Views: 44,140
Posted By Flight Detent

jo... I think you may be confusing the...

jo...

I think you may be confusing the 'stick shaker' and the 'stick pusher' systems.

Cheers...FD...:)
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2010, 02:19
Replies: 47
Views: 28,621
Posted By Flight Detent

Hi vapilot2004... quote "It's an engineering...

Hi vapilot2004...
quote
"It's an engineering decision based on design loads and the composition of the item I suppose.
These appear to be some sort of light alloy."
unquote

My response all...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2010, 11:17
Replies: 100
Views: 25,631
Posted By Flight Detent

Hi ProPete... Good post, I sort of got the...

Hi ProPete...

Good post, I sort of got the point...

A few years ago, when I was flying for Air Atlanta, I could have sworn you were talking about them!!

But at least we had proper 3 man...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jun 2010, 02:34
Replies: 20
Views: 5,767
Posted By Flight Detent

My current understanding of the basic limitations...

My current understanding of the basic limitations of fuel distribution in the 737NG are that;
Without the wing tanks being full, a maximum of 453 kgs (1000 lbs) is all that can be carried in the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th May 2010, 01:06
Replies: 27
Views: 4,628
Posted By Flight Detent

...Errr..what was the problem, I understand she...

...Errr..what was the problem, I understand she was woken by the cleaning crew, they would have had access thru one of the rear doors, to easy!

I think her problems were related to the security...
Forum: Questions
28th May 2010, 10:25
Replies: 41
Views: 11,838
Posted By Flight Detent

Wasn't feet used because it's a part of a statute...

Wasn't feet used because it's a part of a statute mile, and the earth's circumference is approximately 24,000 statute miles, (at the equator) and, I've heard, rotates once each 24 hour period, which...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2010, 09:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By Flight Detent

If the 'study' was funded with public funds, then...

If the 'study' was funded with public funds, then the resulting report must be made available to the public!

That's just common sense!

But then again, it's amazing how uncommon common sense...
Forum: Tech Log
19th May 2010, 11:26
Replies: 23
Views: 12,277
Posted By Flight Detent

a better system... when I used to go to LAX,...

a better system...

when I used to go to LAX, on departure we were always pushed back onto the taxiway prior to engine start...

that always put us under pressure to get the thing started and...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2010, 10:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,154
Posted By Flight Detent

...and the OVERRIDE selection would have picked...

...and the OVERRIDE selection would have picked that up!

That's what it's for!

Cheers...FD...:)
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2010, 02:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,154
Posted By Flight Detent

Hi LP, I'm curious too! Did you try...

Hi LP,

I'm curious too!

Did you try both sides select switches?

After the initial fix, did you turn off the hyds and try again?

Did you try OVERRIDE selection?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th May 2010, 03:14
Replies: 33
Views: 9,971
Posted By Flight Detent

Hey Neptunus Rex.... your "About 400 nm...

Hey Neptunus Rex....

your "About 400 nm north, but thousands west!" ..from Cocos,

should make him around about the Diego Garcia area, shouldn't it?

Since when has there been a refueler at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2010, 02:40
Replies: 33
Views: 9,971
Posted By Flight Detent

Errr...I don't recall any federal government...

Errr...I don't recall any federal government announcement regarding the landing of MORE illegal immigrants at Cocos islands!

and, of course, where were they going on this flying circus?

also,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2010, 02:31
Replies: 60
Views: 13,396
Posted By Flight Detent

Just a case of descending below radar lowest safe...

Just a case of descending below radar lowest safe altitude!!

...in IMC!!
Forum: Tech Log
10th May 2010, 02:24
Replies: 37
Views: 4,547
Posted By Flight Detent

Are you ready to get aboard an airplane without a...

Are you ready to get aboard an airplane without a pilot...?

As mentioned earlier..."Not bloody likely!"

In fact I have some misgivings about getting on a long range airplane that doesn't...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th May 2010, 02:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By Flight Detent

A small time example if I may... Whilst...

A small time example if I may...

Whilst criusing at around FL380 halfway across the Indian Ocean (heading West) in an almost empty (heading to Jeddah for the pick-up!), B742, we had indications of...
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th May 2010, 02:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,525
Posted By Flight Detent

...I beg to differ... FD...:mad:

...I beg to differ...

FD...:mad:
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th May 2010, 02:13
Replies: 427
Views: 202,511
Posted By Flight Detent

I agree entirely with this view... ...

I agree entirely with this view...

Cheers...FD...:)
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2010, 02:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,841
Posted By Flight Detent

...at least! I'm thinking a full year in such...

...at least!
I'm thinking a full year in such an environment would be a very good diciplinary upbringing for ALL the youth of today...including the girls!

Cheers
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2010, 02:54
Replies: 18
Views: 13,075
Posted By Flight Detent

Yeah... Lots will start the APU with ground...

Yeah...
Lots will start the APU with ground power,

some I recall are Lockheed P3 Orion, Classic 747 and 737NGs.

and certainly there are considerably more than that!

Cheers...FD...:)
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2010, 01:59
Replies: 10
Views: 1,463
Posted By Flight Detent

..if it was an NG, the last answer seems right to...

..if it was an NG, the last answer seems right to me!

Cheers...FD...:)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Apr 2010, 10:10
Replies: 44
Views: 12,995
Posted By Flight Detent

...and just an addition to post #20, not...

...and just an addition to post #20,

not only are the wheels pre-inflated to around 40 psi, (to both keep the tyre bead seated properly and to exclude air so no corrosion invasion, remember the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2010, 02:50
Replies: 72
Views: 26,744
Posted By Flight Detent

I thought it was Australian Airlines, not Ansett...

I thought it was Australian Airlines, not Ansett that operated that route for many a year.

I know for a fact that the Australian Airlines 727s did it for quite some time...then they downgraded to...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2010, 02:33
Replies: 43
Views: 5,999
Posted By Flight Detent

..at last... Somebody that seems to know...

..at last...

Somebody that seems to know what they're talking about...

What a breath of fresh air

I do hope this trend continues...

FD...:)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2010, 03:02
Replies: 26
Views: 4,328
Posted By Flight Detent

Just a thought... "The stewards had to take...

Just a thought...

"The stewards had to take the threat seriously so he had both his arms and legs cuffed, and remained that way for the rest of the flight.
Singaporean Police boarded the flight...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2010, 02:53
Replies: 43
Views: 5,999
Posted By Flight Detent

Hi Beagle... I see you have a great number...

Hi Beagle...

I see you have a great number of posts under your belt,
I'm sure some, no.. let's be positive, I'm sure most of your posts have been less 'one sided' and in a less sort of ranting...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2010, 07:37
Replies: 18
Views: 13,075
Posted By Flight Detent

This just got me thinking... in the 737NG,...

This just got me thinking...

in the 737NG, with a low main battery, trying to start the APU,

just thinking, when standby power is activated is the only time the main and standby batteries are...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2010, 07:23
Replies: 16
Views: 5,390
Posted By Flight Detent

.....except that they didn't have a flight...

.....except that they didn't have a flight engineer aboard!!!
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2010, 02:19
Replies: 24
Views: 10,377
Posted By Flight Detent

I think I understand your concern... In my...

I think I understand your concern...

In my experience it's sometimes difficult to concentrate on both selecting max reverse AND effectively applying max manual braking at the same time.

As a...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2010, 02:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By Flight Detent

I see that the SB you refer to is 737-21-1149,...

I see that the SB you refer to is 737-21-1149, but does not apply to our airplanes.

Also, the 'No engine bleed takeoff' procedure has been removed from our FCOM, though the 'No engine bleed...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2010, 02:19
Replies: 59
Views: 26,600
Posted By Flight Detent

I'm not familiar with this type, but with the...

I'm not familiar with this type, but with the 737NG right now.

Is it the case that, following the realization that a flapless landing will be necessary, that the crew cannot disable the "TO LOW...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Mar 2010, 02:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,798
Posted By Flight Detent

1/ check out the airplane performance at the...

1/ check out the airplane performance at the higher temperature (full thrust).

2/ though the temperature is actually somewhat lower, we set that previously 'checked out' thrust, by not actually...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2010, 02:11
Replies: 83
Views: 40,876
Posted By Flight Detent

Hey Lurkio... #6 I'm squarely behind your FE...

Hey Lurkio... #6

I'm squarely behind your FE mates with this, and also in a general sense!

Even though the news article mentions 3 crew, it's a MD-10, so they don't carry an FE, much to their...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2010, 02:09
Replies: 41
Views: 19,854
Posted By Flight Detent

So Evanelpuss... does that make your : "Wow,...

So Evanelpuss...

does that make your : "Wow, what brilliant insight you have." post due at #11?

It was just a supposition based on the currently available evidence...get off his back!

FD:ok:
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Mar 2010, 04:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,525
Posted By Flight Detent

My experience with IASCO in Sydney (Armidale) is...

My experience with IASCO in Sydney (Armidale) is such that I will never work with them ever again, they were VERY unethical during the political unrest in Fiji, whilst I was flying for Air Pacific....
Forum: Tech Log
18th Mar 2010, 02:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,875
Posted By Flight Detent

For our B737-700 IGW airplanes.... With...

For our B737-700 IGW airplanes....

With either window 1, 2 or 3 outer panes cracked or shattered -

Continue normal operation.

But I wouldn't recommend operating the windshield wipers on that...
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