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Forum: Tech Log
25th Apr 2024, 10:29
Replies: 27
Views: 10,508
Posted By mustafagander

Back in the day, 1990, I did a lot of my CPL...

Back in the day, 1990, I did a lot of my CPL training in a T tail Arrow. Many solo navs and it was a turd to land, ran out of elevator when the tail stopped flying before the wing. There were 4 of us...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Apr 2024, 11:20
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By mustafagander

Hey Megan, As I understand it the B747 canoe...

Hey Megan,
As I understand it the B747 canoe fairings were simply sized to cover the very complex mechanism for the flaps. They cost a lot in skin friction drag as I am reliably informed. TDRacer...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2024, 11:11
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By mustafagander

Hey rog, The QF SPs had C2 engines. The D4s...

Hey rog,
The QF SPs had C2 engines. The D4s were over the thrust limit certified. It actually gave QF a place to hang D4s which were getting a bit tired and could no longer make the D4 spec....
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2024, 10:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By mustafagander

Check the HKG Chep Lap Kok approaches for a...

Check the HKG Chep Lap Kok approaches for a solution. They have variable minima to allow for your configuration.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2024, 11:07
Replies: 96
Views: 31,485
Posted By mustafagander

I must say that if the Ethiopian crew failed to...

I must say that if the Ethiopian crew failed to follow laid down procedures in which they were trained and operated the aircraft outside the flight envelope they deserve harsh criticism.
It's not...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2024, 09:09
Replies: 14
Views: 1,819
Posted By mustafagander

Is the hydraulic fluid shut off too on those...

Is the hydraulic fluid shut off too on those engines with pumps as on Boeings? If so you will likely contaminate the hydraulic system coz the pump will have been running without proper...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Mar 2024, 09:49
Replies: 13
Views: 6,498
Posted By mustafagander

FUMR For a T1 diabetic these items are killer...

FUMR
For a T1 diabetic these items are killer items. No T1 that I know would fail to check that they had them after security. It comes to mind easily coz so many airport security people are mighty...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2024, 09:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,819
Posted By mustafagander

I think that these sorts of data could well be...

I think that these sorts of data could well be considered "intellectual property" of the airline paying performance engineers to produce same.
My old mob spent lots of time and money devising 1EO...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Mar 2024, 09:13
Replies: 13
Views: 6,498
Posted By mustafagander

F/O forgot his insulin. You've got to be joking! ...

F/O forgot his insulin. You've got to be joking!
I have been in the diabetes world for over 20 years helping raise one of my kids who is T1.Rule ! is carry your hypo food and spare insulin kit -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2024, 10:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,937
Posted By mustafagander

Hi mikewil Type 1 diabetes is not a...

Hi mikewil
Type 1 diabetes is not a disqualifying condition here in Oz. There are several airline Capt who are T1 and hold Class 1 medical.
This is a fact, I know a couple personally.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Feb 2024, 09:37
Replies: 28
Views: 2,589
Posted By mustafagander

I suppose you all know that there is an app for...

I suppose you all know that there is an app for TAS in the Apple world.
It seems to work well for my rough and ready calcs.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2024, 09:01
Replies: 28
Views: 2,589
Posted By mustafagander

What I've been using in the bug smashers for...

What I've been using in the bug smashers for decades is TAS increases by 2% per 1,000ft over IAS. It's more than good enough given the accuracy of your instrumentation in the average bug smasher. For...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2024, 09:02
Replies: 113
Views: 8,795
Posted By mustafagander

Hey fellas, The CAAP states clearly in para 13...

Hey fellas,
The CAAP states clearly in para 13 that the person conducting the AFR is PIC and the pilot under review will log dual.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Feb 2024, 09:16
Replies: 113
Views: 8,795
Posted By mustafagander

7700, I think you'll find that it is unlawful...

7700,
I think you'll find that it is unlawful to exercise the privilege of PIC unless you have passed an AFR in the last 24 months.
Instructor is PIC under the rules for AFR.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Feb 2024, 08:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,517
Posted By mustafagander

Maybe ask CASA

Maybe ask CASA
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2024, 09:11
Replies: 59
Views: 6,149
Posted By mustafagander

i have many doubts about whether any organisation...

i have many doubts about whether any organisation is likely to allow their aircraft to be hired by a pilot with essentially no medical clearance at all. I think it highly unlikely that any insurer...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2024, 08:50
Replies: 142
Views: 33,555
Posted By mustafagander

Technically it was the young fella's first solo...

Technically it was the young fella's first solo in VH aircraft. He had over 40 hours as I recall it in RA aircraft and was cleared solo in them. He had come to CN today for his check and solo...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2024, 08:46
Replies: 9
Views: 756
Posted By mustafagander

Hey I17, Maybe best it you travel. Get on the...

Hey I17,
Maybe best it you travel. Get on the phone and see what you can find, hopefully not too far from home.
I would suggest you book a practice test with the organisation you choose so that you...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2023, 09:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By mustafagander

I agree with Bug, iPad mini cellular is the go....

I agree with Bug,
iPad mini cellular is the go. It's big enough to read but small enough not to get in your way. You don't need a SIM card to make GPS work either.I attach mine to a knee board and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Dec 2023, 10:18
Replies: 99
Views: 20,626
Posted By mustafagander

Hey Saintly, Don't worry about the T2 diabetes....

Hey Saintly,
Don't worry about the T2 diabetes. There are T1 diabetics who I know personally holding 1st class avmed and flying big jets. As you know T2 is way easier to control and predict.
I wish...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2023, 10:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,961
Posted By mustafagander

Speaking of hard starting, the old P&W JT3D...

Speaking of hard starting, the old P&W JT3D (B707) had a problem at high altitude airports such as Mexico City, Jo-burg, Tehran etc to get a light off. The burner pressure, Pb, generated in the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Dec 2023, 09:04
Replies: 76
Views: 13,867
Posted By mustafagander

If an operator like this one wants it, it must be...

If an operator like this one wants it, it must be bad for you.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2023, 11:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,913
Posted By mustafagander

Malaysia did OK after MH370 & MH17 crashes....

Malaysia did OK after MH370 & MH17 crashes. Business was pretty bad for about a year as I understand it then back to normal.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2023, 10:50
Replies: 40
Views: 17,357
Posted By mustafagander

As I recall it, the old contract had a limitation...

As I recall it, the old contract had a limitation on seniority which allowed QF to assign "the most junior qualified pilot" to a promotion if there were insufficient bids from other pilots. I can't...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2023, 10:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By mustafagander

Hey svickova I think you need to contact P&W to...

Hey svickova I think you need to contact P&W to see what they think.
Forum: Questions
8th Aug 2023, 11:09
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By mustafagander

Perhaps you can try AIP GEN 1.1 & GEN 1.2. That...

Perhaps you can try AIP GEN 1.1 & GEN 1.2. That ought to steer you in the right direction.
Good luck
MG
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Jul 2023, 10:52
Replies: 20
Views: 5,580
Posted By mustafagander

I still wonder why the Australian invented T...

I still wonder why the Australian invented T VASIS was killed off.
Super simple - the lights on the leg of the T, aligned with the runway centre line, pointed to where you were going to touch down....
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2023, 10:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,549
Posted By mustafagander

I had it explained to me back in the dark ages by...

I had it explained to me back in the dark ages by our performance chief. He said , simply put, that the "drag" factor was for airframe deterioration and "F/F" factor was for engine variations from...
Forum: Questions
24th Jun 2023, 10:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,364
Posted By mustafagander

I suggest contacting Bose about this. After all...

I suggest contacting Bose about this. After all the manufacturer ought to know their product.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2023, 10:50
Replies: 24
Views: 9,034
Posted By mustafagander

To me this looks like a solution desperately...

To me this looks like a solution desperately seeking a problem.
Do we have any security problems with the current system? I mean real threats not possibilities.
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2023, 11:02
Replies: 27
Views: 7,326
Posted By mustafagander

First caveat-I'm not an Airbus pilot. I have been...

First caveat-I'm not an Airbus pilot. I have been around a very long time though and as I see it your best way to learn is to glean all the worthwhile info from threads like this.

Plan EVERY...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th May 2023, 10:51
Replies: 26
Views: 5,202
Posted By mustafagander

It looks like they forgot about Flight Engineers...

It looks like they forgot about Flight Engineers again.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th May 2023, 10:51
Replies: 27
Views: 4,057
Posted By mustafagander

Ah yes Lucille, when the sex was safe and the...

Ah yes Lucille, when the sex was safe and the flying dangerous. Damn I miss those days!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2023, 10:45
Replies: 26
Views: 5,202
Posted By mustafagander

You're right Leady, The risk of losing the...

You're right Leady,

The risk of losing the aircraft practicing a V1 cut is about 3 times greater than the risk of a real one occurring. Look how many hull losses come to mind when you think about...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2023, 10:44
Replies: 11
Views: 1,935
Posted By mustafagander

Cost Index, CI, allows for all costs while MRC is...

Cost Index, CI, allows for all costs while MRC is solely about maximising the range achieved with the fuel available. Hence they are unlikely to be the same speed.
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