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Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2023, 09:33
Replies: 5
Views: 3,245
Posted By Paulm1949

Controlling RVR

I was talking to a captain about this. He told me that the only important RVR is the touchdown one as this is the legal one. Is this correct? The mid point and end point are advisory only. Does the...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jun 2023, 16:37
Replies: 27
Views: 4,460
Posted By Paulm1949

but you’re still in a pressurised cylinder...

but you’re still in a pressurised cylinder compared to the ambient pressure that cycles several times on a multi sector day. Not to mention the air
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2023, 06:34
Replies: 27
Views: 4,460
Posted By Paulm1949

Could it be the cabin air you’re breathing in?...

Could it be the cabin air you’re breathing in? What’s in the air? And being in a pressurised cylinder as well.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jun 2023, 05:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,214
Posted By Paulm1949

Would F30 float then if you can’t keep the speed...

Would F30 float then if you can’t keep the speed exact?
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jun 2023, 16:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,214
Posted By Paulm1949

Would speed control be easier with F40? Even if...

Would speed control be easier with F40? Even if the limits were closer ?
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jun 2023, 12:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,214
Posted By Paulm1949

F30 or F40 in B737 strong xwind and short runways.

What are people’s preferences when it comes to short runways and strong gusty crosswinds? Do you except F30 with wider margins but possibility to float and land long or outside of touchdown zone or...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jun 2023, 05:40
Replies: 4
Views: 865
Posted By Paulm1949

Thanks. But you could be too close to the...

Thanks. But you could be too close to the airfield if you were already at 1500ft before you did the go around then would overshoot?
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2023, 20:08
Replies: 4
Views: 865
Posted By Paulm1949

Go arounds and turning to beacon

Was looking at a app chart. They showed the go around to 2000ft then a turn after the airfield to 4000ft to where the beacon that was located on the airfield.

What happens if you go around before...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2023, 11:44
Replies: 22
Views: 4,279
Posted By Paulm1949

Thanks. Would you climb in Mach or IAS at higher...

Thanks. Would you climb in Mach or IAS at higher altitudes with the a/t not working?
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jun 2023, 11:05
Replies: 22
Views: 4,279
Posted By Paulm1949

Thank you. There’s very little guidance regarding...

Thank you. There’s very little guidance regarding this. Obviously sounds simple and straightforward but like most things there are better ways and safer ways to accomplish some things. So I should...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jun 2023, 20:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,279
Posted By Paulm1949

Autothrottle U/s 737

Hi,

wondering what the best modes are when the auto throttle is U/S ? Would you just use flight level change and not vnav ? Best way to manage this.

thanks
Forum: Tech Log
27th Apr 2023, 08:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By Paulm1949

MEL and push back

Hi,

I realise the MEL is only active when aircraft is moving under its own power for take off. Although prudent to look at it anyway.

Question is say if you get a PACK light (etc) on after...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2023, 16:25
Replies: 8
Views: 2,443
Posted By Paulm1949

I was talking about one of those rnav arrivals...

I was talking about one of those rnav arrivals below MSA and non radar environment. Say for instance you face a big thunderstorm whilst below MSA but between waypoints that then turned red on the wx...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2023, 17:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,443
Posted By Paulm1949

So what happens if you’re procedural on an rnav...

So what happens if you’re procedural on an rnav arrival below MSA and there’s a big thunderstorm in the way that you didn’t spot on your scope ?
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2023, 13:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,443
Posted By Paulm1949

Weather avoidance on an RNAV arrival

Just wondering what you do for weather avoidance when you’re below MSA on an RNAV arrival or app ? Doesn’t look as easy as if on radar headings ? What are the options ?
Forum: Questions
31st Aug 2021, 16:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Posted By Paulm1949

No I’m not talking about a visual approach....

No I’m not talking about a visual approach. Rather a self position to a 10 or 12 mile final for the ILS for example.

Some places allow it providing you’re VMC and in sight of the surface.
...
Forum: Questions
31st Aug 2021, 13:33
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By Paulm1949

Thanks guys. I guess it also goes for the other...

Thanks guys. I guess it also goes for the other way round.
Forum: Questions
31st Aug 2021, 10:26
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By Paulm1949

Rating renewal on a EASA licence. Can it be transferred to U.K. licence ?

Hi, if you had the rating already endorsed on both EASA & U.K. licences but only did an EASA LPC (before expiry) is there anyway to use this to also renew your rating on your U.K. licence, without...
Forum: Questions
31st Aug 2021, 10:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Posted By Paulm1949

Responsible for own terrain clearance.

If I accept my own terrain clearance from ATC and cleared to a 10 mile final for example (obviously VMC) do I still have to obey the radar minimum altitudes? I’m guessing not as I’m not under radar...
Forum: Questions
17th Aug 2021, 11:10
Replies: 0
Views: 555
Posted By Paulm1949

Radar minimum altitudes and responsible for direct to clearances

Hi,

wondering about the legal nature of accepting a direct to point (say a 10nm final) whilst accepting own terrain clearance (whilst VMC). Does the radar minima chart still have to be obeyed? Is...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2021, 18:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,334
Posted By Paulm1949

Planning minima with regard to wind

Is there any legal issues related to planning minima with regard to wind ? Say if you had a strong westerly wind but the runway only had a NDB in that direction with a high RVR minima. Could you for...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Nov 2020, 15:35
Replies: 27
Views: 21,587
Posted By Paulm1949

Thank you for your posts. I understand the E/D...

Thank you for your posts. I understand the E/D are constructed from runway and then back along the route. Any tips here for an accurate vnav profile?
Forum: Tech Log
12th Nov 2020, 12:27
Replies: 27
Views: 21,587
Posted By Paulm1949

Thanks. But what V/B numbers seem to work best...

Thanks. But what V/B numbers seem to work best for a CDFA idle descent? There must be an art to this. That’s what I’m trying to figure out.
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2020, 14:05
Replies: 27
Views: 21,587
Posted By Paulm1949

Thanks for all the tips. I’ve been using them to...

Thanks for all the tips. I’ve been using them to hone my descent skills. Any suggestions and tips for using the V/B on the descent page? Looks like a great tool for a CDFA. Say if I wanted a complete...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Oct 2020, 14:02
Replies: 27
Views: 21,587
Posted By Paulm1949

A econ descent is 245kts. So if I speed up to...

A econ descent is 245kts. So if I speed up to regain my path do I need to update the fms page with the new speed? Or can I regain the path and revert to back to 245kts
Forum: Tech Log
9th Oct 2020, 17:52
Replies: 27
Views: 21,587
Posted By Paulm1949

Thank you for the replies very helpful. ...

Thank you for the replies very helpful.

Using v/s for the speed gates could someone please explain?

Where would you use V/S instead of Lvl chg? And vice versa? Someone mentioned the thrust...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Oct 2020, 09:53
Replies: 27
Views: 21,587
Posted By Paulm1949

Descent planning tips 737

Hi,

I’m struggling with descent planning in the 737NG. I know about 3x table and calculating yourself the rough track miles, using the green banana or asking atc for track miles.

It’s really...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Aug 2020, 16:06
Replies: 44
Views: 11,107
Posted By Paulm1949

Thanks. Any good tips with the fms, apart from...

Thanks. Any good tips with the fms, apart from what’s been discussed ?
Forum: Tech Log
6th Aug 2020, 15:43
Replies: 44
Views: 11,107
Posted By Paulm1949

So you could be coming out of IMC at DA and...

So you could be coming out of IMC at DA and seeing 3 whites.

Any tips guys that you’ve learnt along the way would be highly appreciated!
Forum: Tech Log
6th Aug 2020, 06:33
Replies: 44
Views: 11,107
Posted By Paulm1949

In this day and age, could it not fly 2 reds/2...

In this day and age, could it not fly 2 reds/2 whites perfectly whilst in LNAV/VNAV? After all its a GPS derived signal.

Any hard earned tips guys with the fms in particular?
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2020, 17:18
Replies: 44
Views: 11,107
Posted By Paulm1949

Yes but what about the temperature?

Yes but what about the temperature?
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2020, 16:21
Replies: 44
Views: 11,107
Posted By Paulm1949

Is that ISA deviation for the whole descent or...

Is that ISA deviation for the whole descent or for the destination field ?
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2020, 15:15
Replies: 44
Views: 11,107
Posted By Paulm1949

Thanks for the replies. When conducting an...

Thanks for the replies.

When conducting an RNAV approach do you need to adjust for temperature? How do you do this? If the temperature is higher than ISA you’d also be higher on the descent path...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Aug 2020, 18:56
Replies: 44
Views: 11,107
Posted By Paulm1949

Thanks for the replies. If I was cleared lower...

Thanks for the replies. If I was cleared lower would I have to delete the FL21B in the fms or would it do it itself, presuming I put lower in the Mcp.

Say if there was an ‘at’ FL but on a arrival...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Aug 2020, 17:27
Replies: 44
Views: 11,107
Posted By Paulm1949

B7378 tips?

Hi,

I’m going to be transitioning onto this type. Wondering if anybody has any valuable tips and tricks please especially with the FMS. I’ve read a few popular books on the type.

Something I...
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