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Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2003, 16:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Draculas Teabag

Not the intended use I'm sure, :E but has been...

Not the intended use I'm sure, :E but has been handy for those sporting fixtures being played whilst one is aloft - cricket, tennis, rugby etc. :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Oct 2003, 14:35
Replies: 7
Views: 6,545
Posted By Draculas Teabag

El correcto. Like pretty much anything with...

El correcto.

Like pretty much anything with Boeing it's a question of $$$ (e.g. MTOWs, MLWs) and if you pay more money they will certify it higher (or heavier).
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jun 2003, 15:40
Replies: 16
Views: 1,636
Posted By Draculas Teabag

er, bring back bill?

er, bring back bill?
Forum: Questions
22nd Jun 2003, 15:39
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By Draculas Teabag

I think they had an all female (tech and cabin)...

I think they had an all female (tech and cabin) for the first time back in the early nineties on the 767.

There are quite a few around now. My first four trips had female tech crew (2nd officers)....
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2003, 03:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,034
Posted By Draculas Teabag

ETOPS for Quads/Tris?

Am currently converting onto the 767 from the 744 and have done a few ETOPS days in ground school. There I was told the only reason some of our twins aren't approved higher than 120 minutes ETOPS...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Oct 2002, 02:27
Replies: 22
Views: 4,044
Posted By Draculas Teabag

And then there's the difficult decisions: -...

And then there's the difficult decisions:

- Which push-to-talk switch to use?
- First break or second break?
- VB or tooheys new for the bus ride?
- klosters, singtao or heineken at the bar?
-...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2002, 05:49
Replies: 17
Views: 4,157
Posted By Draculas Teabag

B744 (and the classic too!) can dump gas. If...

B744 (and the classic too!) can dump gas. If it's a max weight departure (397 ton) and you need to come back then, depending on your max landing weight (they vary 285 - 295 ton), you will need to...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2002, 01:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,387
Posted By Draculas Teabag

Given the fact that you have said you will be on...

Given the fact that you have said you will be on schedule either way...

Whatever speed and altitude gives you the lowest amount of fuel used per nautical mile (or whatever units you like) covered...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jul 2002, 11:42
Replies: 7
Views: 10,395
Posted By Draculas Teabag

Winglets: Why Up, not down?

We are all aware of the reason why many jet transport aircraft e.g. B744 have winglets, but why do they point up and not down?

I am under the impression it is not due to ground clearance.

As an...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
26th Jul 2002, 05:02
Replies: 27
Views: 3,151
Posted By Draculas Teabag

I guess we need a 2 page post with lots of...

I guess we need a 2 page post with lots of italics, bold and quotes by Kaptin M before we can call this an '89 thread.

:rolleyes:
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jul 2002, 03:44
Replies: 9
Views: 3,104
Posted By Draculas Teabag

On jet types with Autothrottle, for example the...

On jet types with Autothrottle, for example the B744, at 65 knots the autothrottle mode changes from THR REF (thrust reference limit - determined by ambient temp, pressure and any derate/assumed...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jul 2002, 07:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,397
Posted By Draculas Teabag

The idea is that by flying faster you are exposed...

The idea is that by flying faster you are exposed to the effects of the headwind for a shorter time.

It works in reverse for a tailwind.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
27th Jun 2002, 06:25
Replies: 65
Views: 9,081
Posted By Draculas Teabag

Maybe we should start taking acting lessons? :p

Maybe we should start taking acting lessons? :p
Forum: Questions
27th Jun 2002, 06:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,333
Posted By Draculas Teabag

He is not qualified as an F/O for Qantas, so...

He is not qualified as an F/O for Qantas, so don't expect to hear his voice over the PA on any scheduled Qantas services!

In exchange for his "around the world" public relations trip in his...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd May 2002, 04:16
Replies: 3
Views: 961
Posted By Draculas Teabag

I can speak for the B744. The "voice...

I can speak for the B744.

The "voice callouts" are based on a radar altimeter, the antenna of which are somewhere near the main gear. There are two separate systems, one for the F/O and one for...
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2002, 05:38
Replies: 14
Views: 3,150
Posted By Draculas Teabag

For those who fly over Indian airspace I noticed...

For those who fly over Indian airspace I noticed that our logon to Chennai (VOMM) worked for the first time the other day. And they have ADS! :)

It is not being used as primary means of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2002, 09:36
Replies: 53
Views: 6,635
Posted By Draculas Teabag

Qantas - B744 This roster (56 days) was...

Qantas - B744

This roster (56 days) was reserve (min 8 hours notice for duty, must be contactable for two hours in the morning and evening, otherwise phone can be off). No standbys (able to leave...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Apr 2002, 08:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,150
Posted By Draculas Teabag

CPDLC is used in Australian, Fiji, NZ, Tahiti and...

CPDLC is used in Australian, Fiji, NZ, Tahiti and Oakland Oceanic FIRs. It is also used on the Sydney - Jo-burg run.

I'm not sure what 'trial' you are talking about, CPDLC is always used (as far...
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