PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: S speed
Showing results 1 to 29 of 29
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Aug 2020, 09:07
Replies: 20
Views: 4,741
Posted By S speed

It also seems to be more prevalent on the very...

It also seems to be more prevalent on the very high bypass engines, like the Pratt's on the 32X neos. I wonder if it's not related to the higher pressure combustion chambers on the newer more...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Jul 2020, 13:28
Replies: 4
Views: 3,642
Posted By S speed

This is the Oxford online ground school for free...

This is the Oxford online ground school for free on YouTube.
The channel is called Thepropilot.

https://youtu.be/_vPUxJYo0Ho
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2020, 16:53
Replies: 101
Views: 37,186
Posted By S speed

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1200x1175/xufrinvi5sdkcewjq8avpi_1200_80_2dd77dba120c0b3855be652defe993029233f080.jpg...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Mar 2020, 15:43
Replies: 208
Views: 153,879
Posted By S speed

Leave the speculation to the C suite airline...

Leave the speculation to the C suite airline exec's and their respective governments, us drivers don't actually know the high level financials of these companies.

Instead of sitting on the couch...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2020, 05:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,847
Posted By S speed

I think on some aircraft it must be an option...

I think on some aircraft it must be an option when you buy them. Air Asia 320's have the refueling connection on the left wing only, and my company has them on the right wing only. Maybe it helps...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2020, 11:27
Replies: 8
Views: 7,812
Posted By S speed

That's interesting, I have had it before when one...

That's interesting, I have had it before when one ND display does not match the other, eg. One showing a cross track error but the other is correct. Maybe even a possible coding error in the FM...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2020, 09:53
Replies: 8
Views: 7,812
Posted By S speed

Was it a GPS equipped plane? Was the incorrect...

Was it a GPS equipped plane? Was the incorrect offset displayed in both ND's? Nav accuracy high on both sides? Possible map shift? ADIRS aligned or within limits before takeoff? Can be many things...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2020, 06:08
Replies: 8
Views: 7,812
Posted By S speed

Once in heading mode with the offset already...

Once in heading mode with the offset already inserted in the box, clear the first waypoint created by the offset, then manage nav. No nav intercept problem sorted. It's a quick way to fix the the 5nm...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Jan 2020, 12:13
Replies: 53
Views: 52,409
Posted By S speed

I personally know someone who has been invited...

I personally know someone who has been invited for a Sichuan interview last month.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2019, 06:55
Replies: 93
Views: 66,740
Posted By S speed

They take away your toothpaste, but will happily...

They take away your toothpaste, but will happily sell you any 1 litre 80% proof bottle of booze in duty free. That's s really efficient way of preventing large quantities of flammable liquid getting...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Oct 2019, 16:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By S speed

Relevance? One person asked a question, another...

Relevance? One person asked a question, another supplied an answer. I believe that is the relevance of a forum.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Oct 2019, 11:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By S speed

Closer to $1 million or 11-12 mil RMB.

Closer to $1 million or 11-12 mil RMB.
Forum: Tech Log
26th Sep 2019, 19:08
Replies: 17
Views: 5,170
Posted By S speed

Max 5 degrees crab angle at touch down.

Max 5 degrees crab angle at touch down.
Forum: Middle East
13th Sep 2019, 15:31
Replies: 3
Views: 3,076
Posted By S speed

Use DiDi for taxies. They now have an English...

Use DiDi for taxies. They now have an English version that accepts foreign credit cards. Works like Uber.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2019, 14:30
Replies: 32
Views: 38,007
Posted By S speed

True, but surely they could have tweaked the...

True, but surely they could have tweaked the software to make it feel the same as the CEO planes? The only reason I can think of is that they did it to match the feel of the new Airbus models. (I...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2019, 05:27
Replies: 32
Views: 38,007
Posted By S speed

I wonder what the reason for the change in the...

I wonder what the reason for the change in the flare mode/law and the takeoff law was on the NEO series? For over 30 years it has been working perfectly fine.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jul 2019, 18:37
Replies: 7
Views: 3,241
Posted By S speed

Purely as an observation, in China now days I...

Purely as an observation, in China now days I believe they prefer taxing aircraft to go around active runways rather than cross them. Also, again as an observation, they will only give you max 3...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2019, 02:23
Replies: 19
Views: 14,200
Posted By S speed

Didn't VietJet have a similar issue in Danang?

Didn't VietJet have a similar issue in Danang?
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2019, 04:07
Replies: 2
Views: 3,588
Posted By S speed

It's not about forcing the pilot to flare, the...

It's not about forcing the pilot to flare, the nose down command at 30ft enables the pilot to hold a constant back pressure during the flare like you would do on a non fbw aircraft.

If Airbus...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jun 2019, 10:20
Replies: 64
Views: 30,737
Posted By S speed

Exactly! When you are flying 90+ hours a month...

Exactly! When you are flying 90+ hours a month with minimum rest, and you are being monitored up the wazoo on every single tiny detail, just keep it simple.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2019, 11:15
Replies: 105
Views: 44,295
Posted By S speed

To have truly autonomous aircraft, will require...

To have truly autonomous aircraft, will require real artificial general intelligence, and that is decades away at best.

The flip side of that coin is that you will then be placing hundreds of...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2019, 13:43
Replies: 29
Views: 9,744
Posted By S speed

F3 160 selected until 4.5D, manage speed, then...

F3 160 selected until 4.5D, manage speed, then gear down, F full, landing checklist, stabalised at 1000 no problem. It doesn't always have to be F2 then gear. Use your drag devices as required, my 2c...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2019, 08:35
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,108,068
Posted By S speed

Haha, but seriously... Go search Al Jazeera 787...

Haha, but seriously... Go search Al Jazeera 787 broken dreams. I'm not senior enough to post links yet, otherwise I would have done so.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2019, 05:50
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,108,068
Posted By S speed

Al Jazeera have an interesting documentary on the...

Al Jazeera have an interesting documentary on the 787, something about broken dreams. It's on YouTube. Worth a watch if you have a hour to burn.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2019, 05:05
Replies: 179
Views: 287,135
Posted By S speed

It took me 3 years to get my first job, on a...

It took me 3 years to get my first job, on a single piston. That lasted a few months. After that 2 and a half years later and I got a short gig on a multi turboprop. Another 1 year 10 months...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Dec 2018, 15:47
Replies: 54
Views: 15,279
Posted By S speed

Out of interest sake, how does Dragon compare to...

Out of interest sake, how does Dragon compare to Cathay with all that is happening over there? I ask because I read the complaints about CX, but not much about KA? Is it all the same, or are the KA...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Sep 2018, 14:28
Replies: 24
Views: 15,190
Posted By S speed

That's sad. I flew with them to Zim before on the...

That's sad. I flew with them to Zim before on the 320/319 and it was a rather pleasant experience!
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2018, 14:05
Replies: 4
Views: 6,920
Posted By S speed

The scimitar winglets on the Max look a bit...

The scimitar winglets on the Max look a bit different to the retrofit ones on the NG. The Max ones look slightly larger and appear to have a more acute angle between the bottom and top 'winglet'....
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2018, 13:58
Replies: 50
Views: 47,452
Posted By S speed

I wonder if TOGA was considered when they...

I wonder if TOGA was considered when they realised the main gear was rather keen on remaining earth bound?
Showing results 1 to 29 of 29


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.