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Forum: Tech Log
22nd May 2004, 17:25
Replies: 24
Views: 12,433
Posted By dvt

Your configuration always is dependent on your...

Your configuration always is dependent on your situation.

Nothing decelerates a 737-800 as good as idle power and level flight. Now that I'm on the 767, I miss this 737-800 quality quite a...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2004, 07:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
Posted By dvt

Good radar usage starts with the weather channel...

Good radar usage starts with the weather channel briefing and a look at the radar summary. Decide before you takeoff what you're up against. Tops over FL300 get my attention real fast. Are they...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2003, 02:04
Replies: 24
Views: 9,953
Posted By dvt

Light x-winds....it really doesn't matter which...

Light x-winds....it really doesn't matter which technique you use. Yes you can even land in a crab. Won't be pretty.

However, in high/gusty x-winds if you simply "kick out the crab in the...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2003, 23:21
Replies: 24
Views: 9,953
Posted By dvt

I think you have more control over the airplane...

I think you have more control over the airplane in the wing-low method. On a slippery runway I'd still go with wing-low, because if you take the aileron out of the wind at any pint during the...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2003, 06:48
Replies: 24
Views: 9,953
Posted By dvt

I've been off the NG 800 about a year but I've...

I've been off the NG 800 about a year but I've never seen that 13 kt restriction in my limitations sections, and I've never heard that Boeing recommends landing in a crab above 13kts.

I've...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2003, 10:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By dvt

The trickiest part on a LOC BC is to remember to...

The trickiest part on a LOC BC is to remember to read the approach plate and set the FRONT COURSE. Jepp tells you what to set. If you set this in your HSI you'll have no problems. Also select BC...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Oct 2003, 08:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,169
Posted By dvt

Looking for a smooth way to disengage autobrakes?...

Looking for a smooth way to disengage autobrakes? This works on Boeings, I'm sure the same principle is at work on the "cheap Boeing imitations" as well.

Move the spoiler handle forward about...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Sep 2003, 13:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,631
Posted By dvt

I think that happened in Boston 1996. Pushed...

I think that happened in Boston 1996. Pushed back from gate with dead batteries since there's no volt-ohm meter in cockpit. A good pre-flight may have picked this up, if they put the standby power...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2003, 01:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,281
Posted By dvt

It's still a "T" crosscheck on the ND. 90% of...

It's still a "T" crosscheck on the ND. 90% of time look at PFD. 10% look at ND. (why do you think it's stuck off to the side like that)

Takeoff....15-17 degrees
Flap Retraction....10 degrees...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2003, 11:08
Replies: 24
Views: 6,562
Posted By dvt

"BUt the B738 does not offer the same range as...

"BUt the B738 does not offer the same range as the B752."

That's why I said "pretty much" the same job. The 757 has an obvious range advantage, but all things considered particularly for CONUS...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2003, 09:31
Replies: 24
Views: 6,562
Posted By dvt

"Perhaps the 738 (which I am not familiar with)...

"Perhaps the 738 (which I am not familiar with) is operating closer to it's maximum performance most of the time?"


I'm qual'd in 737NG/757/767. I would describe the above statement as somewhat...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2003, 01:18
Replies: 24
Views: 6,562
Posted By dvt

Two reasons come to mind immediately for the...

Two reasons come to mind immediately for the longer takeoff rolls...

1. Most takeoffs are made with flaps 1.
2. Thrust selection is made to accomadate something close to balanced field...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jun 2003, 11:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By dvt

ATC is expecting your arrival to be 300kts. ...

ATC is expecting your arrival to be 300kts. Routine arrivals of 280kts will make your's and the controllers job more difficult. The NG does a nice arrival programmed at 300 kts. If you're not...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2003, 06:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By dvt

Program Des Page for 300 kts. Learn to read...

Program Des Page for 300 kts. Learn to read 3R&4R. Generally you can arm the boards and forget about them.

If you're going to be one of these pilots who who do 320 descents and never consider...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jun 2003, 22:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By dvt

Flaps 10, 190 IAS for long ILS finals. If...

Flaps 10, 190 IAS for long ILS finals.

If you have a radar altimeter, 2000 agl .... gear down, flaps 15, set speed 160 to the marker.

1500 agl flaps 20, 1000 agl flaps 30 set Vref plus...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jun 2003, 09:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,645
Posted By dvt

I vote for MAP and raw data on the ADI. If...

I vote for MAP and raw data on the ADI.

If you line up on final and your raw data will confirm/deny the validity of your MAP display. If your MAP is good then you have much more situation...
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2003, 13:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,098
Posted By dvt

Track up is an excellent situation awareness...

Track up is an excellent situation awareness tool. If you're proceeding direct, "screw the heading bug", simply roll out with your Track Line over you fix point. The drift is automatically killed. ...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
12th May 2003, 11:57
Replies: 18
Views: 1,793
Posted By dvt

10 hrs of IFR time? Stay out of the clouds....

10 hrs of IFR time?

Stay out of the clouds. You're odds aren't good with little experience. Bluntly...you'll probably die.

Fly low VMC. 200 feet or lower if you have to. If you know...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Apr 2003, 23:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By dvt

I agree with that NOPERF. Generally, the...

I agree with that NOPERF.

Generally, the annoying patches of ice are no greater that 10 square feet on the wing root of the 737 NGs. There should be some reasonable limit for upper wing...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2003, 23:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,916
Posted By dvt

Assuming you're on the NG and have at least...

Assuming you're on the NG and have at least revision 10.3

3 ways to get there....via the Alt Dest Page.
1. Init Ref (1R) Nearest APT
2. Rte Page (1L) My Favorite! Nearest Airport
3. App Ref...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2003, 23:56
Replies: 44
Views: 26,857
Posted By dvt

I haven't checked in practice. But if you were...

I haven't checked in practice. But if you were to ARM the speedbrakes on the 737NG, 757, 767 before TO. They'd deploy automatically when the throttles are brought to idle and airspeed is...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2003, 21:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By dvt

Stealth doesn't so much perserve the surprise...

Stealth doesn't so much perserve the surprise element. The enemy generally knows the attack is coming and is in readiness. With total air supremacy that have limited ability to shoot down a...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2003, 23:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By dvt

Actually air refueling and ILS's are among the...

Actually air refueling and ILS's are among the most stable flight operations I can think of. If you've ever seen an air refuleing operation in progress, they look like two parked cars. What was...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2003, 12:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By dvt

I flew the G model BUFFs. They had J57...

I flew the G model BUFFs. They had J57 TurboWASP, water injection engines. Every flight we'd do an engine monitor check. Set the thrust to a certain RPM, record the parameters. One of the...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Mar 2003, 00:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By dvt

I'm sure they've been stocking up weapons at...

I'm sure they've been stocking up weapons at Fairford, Moron and Diego Garcia for quite a while now. I'm sure any BUFF crossing the NAT system came with at least a belly full of toys. When you...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2003, 19:37
Replies: 15
Views: 6,207
Posted By dvt

Ah, thanks egghead! Kidding. ;) ;) ;)

Ah, thanks egghead! Kidding.

;) ;) ;)
Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2003, 19:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By dvt

You don't need surprise when you have total air...

You don't need surprise when you have total air superiority. The B52 has now become a standoff weapon platform. Or it's employed when the risk of shoot down is minimal and the crew has access to...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2003, 21:09
Replies: 15
Views: 6,207
Posted By dvt

Yes. The spoilers replace the ailerons. ...

Yes. The spoilers replace the ailerons.

Another thing about this particular flight control configuration that's odd is that when you roll into a turn you initially have to PUSH on the yoke,...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2003, 15:23
Replies: 15
Views: 6,207
Posted By dvt

Having flown that magnificient beast, I'll tell...

Having flown that magnificient beast, I'll tell you that the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat FVCK) does NOT have ailerons. The B52D was the last aircraft to have ailerons. I believe.

The spoilers on the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2003, 02:37
Replies: 9
Views: 6,294
Posted By dvt

http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/history/q0064...

http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/history/q0064.shtml
Forum: Tech Log
19th Mar 2003, 00:39
Replies: 8
Views: 4,907
Posted By dvt

wizwoz I've never flown the classics, but...

wizwoz

I've never flown the classics, but I'll tell you that this was the first thing I noticed about this highly efficient wing. It just wants to keep flying. You'll find it surprisingly...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Mar 2003, 16:44
Replies: 8
Views: 4,907
Posted By dvt

On the NG we get a warning light below 800 ft AGL...

On the NG we get a warning light below 800 ft AGL if they're deployed. Can't us them above 300 kts or past the lfight detent. No restriction on usage with flaps deployed.

Sounds like the pilot...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Mar 2003, 00:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By dvt

Seems like you might have the old control head. ...

Seems like you might have the old control head. On this head, you can't reduce the gain from the CAL setting. YOu can only increase it.

The radar is very effective at high/mid altitudes. ...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jan 2003, 21:02
Replies: 3
Views: 3,671
Posted By dvt

I'm not inclined to answer your post in any...

I'm not inclined to answer your post in any logical format, but here are my thoughts.

My company only allows us to fly the 737 autothrottles either engaged or fully disengaged. This stinks, and...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Dec 2002, 03:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,784
Posted By dvt

If the same VOR has a hold as part of the missed...

If the same VOR has a hold as part of the missed approach, you can run into a great deal of difficulty tryig to get the airplane to establish a hold on this point. Some "Bag-O-Tricks" solutions...
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