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Forum: Questions
7th May 2023, 15:22
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By Double Back

We keep it at balked, thanks for the comments.

We keep it at balked, thanks for the comments.
Forum: Tech Log
26th Apr 2023, 09:47
Replies: 50
Views: 7,205
Posted By Double Back

True, I was looking at how a heavier weight is...

True, I was looking at how a heavier weight is handled in practice. I thought that was more likely answering the initial TS question.
Early in my career, still 2 stripes as cruise reliever on the...
Forum: Questions
25th Apr 2023, 14:15
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By Double Back

baulked or balked?????

We are trying to find (for a checklist) if its balked or a baulked (landing). Both seem to be acceptable?
We have chosen to use the (UK) English as the language of choice, otherwise there are too...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2023, 11:29
Replies: 50
Views: 7,205
Posted By Double Back

BB, true, but for the sake of simplicity, I left...

BB, true, but for the sake of simplicity, I left that out. Any POH/AOM will show You the best glide speed increases with weight.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2023, 11:16
Replies: 50
Views: 7,205
Posted By Double Back

Pugilistic, no, it doesn't. Imagine a bobsled...

Pugilistic, no, it doesn't.
Imagine a bobsled downhill, they use a "heavy" crew of 3-4 to include more energy, so more speed. That is what THEY are looking for, the quicker they are down, the higher...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2023, 05:38
Replies: 50
Views: 7,205
Posted By Double Back

For You as a Swiss guy You will understand next,...

For You as a Swiss guy You will understand next, I will try to keep it as simple as possible.
Driving uphill in a car requires energy. Driving the same car, but now with 4 people on board, requires...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Apr 2023, 05:59
Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Posted By Double Back

The other name that played an other important...

The other name that played an other important role in the beginning of Inertial navigation (gyros and accelerometers mounted on "stable platforms") was Max Schuler's formula, first used in 1923, see...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Apr 2023, 10:11
Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Posted By Double Back

The W/V was extremely helpful during my airline...

The W/V was extremely helpful during my airline Yrs on the B744. Especially when there was a shear to be expected, You knew it still was around the corner when you did not see the reported surface...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Apr 2023, 08:53
Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Posted By Double Back

Kalman filter... Learned that during my (50 Years...

Kalman filter... Learned that during my (50 Years ago, state paid :) ) ab initio airline pilot training, 2,5 Yr course, 250 hrs of which close to 100 hrs on twin engine jets... )... Had trouble to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2023, 00:54
Replies: 8
Views: 5,024
Posted By Double Back

up and down

After a resurrection in dec/jan, now again it is down since feb 5. Alas. I learned at that site a lot of things what NOT to do.
If they could just put a posting what is going on, would be nice.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Dec 2022, 08:11
Replies: 8
Views: 5,024
Posted By Double Back

what happened?

Since nov 07 (2022) I still get the same page after selecting kathrynsreport, no updates anymore seen since then. How about You guys?
Forum: Tech Log
19th May 2022, 13:55
Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Posted By Double Back

I am a relative new SkyDemon user, still...

I am a relative new SkyDemon user, still learning. I use a tablet with a built in SIM card, so whenever possible, I have, or should have en route connection. Till now I never saw en route any wind...
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2022, 08:59
Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Posted By Double Back

displayed wind/V on a flight deck and not in GA cockpits?

As simple as it seems, all modern airliners (and biz jets) feature displayed wind/V. Flying also in light GA SEP, I haven't seen it yet in GA planes, however I haven't flown types like the Cirrus,...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2021, 06:46
Replies: 33
Views: 7,033
Posted By Double Back

TOO, same here, from my airline Years, if the...

TOO, same here, from my airline Years, if the refueling crew made a mistake having too much fuel added, we were in trouble if MTOWt did not allow for it. Most airports would treat is as chemical...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2021, 08:46
Replies: 33
Views: 7,033
Posted By Double Back

Nice reactions! I like B2N2's tip:...

Nice reactions! I like B2N2's tip: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/gatsfueljar.phpMore people use this?
Indeed we are being watched more and more with our "polluting" and noisy...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2021, 12:46
Replies: 33
Views: 7,033
Posted By Double Back

To drain or not to drain

In the early days of my flying career (long time ago, started with a few years of GA before joining the heavy stuff) we'd use to "dispense" our drained fuel by throwing it away in an arc so that most...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2021, 13:50
Replies: 33
Views: 9,247
Posted By Double Back

Do I LOVE PPRUNE!!!! and You Pilot DAR, tks a...

Do I LOVE PPRUNE!!!! and You Pilot DAR, tks a lot!!!

Never knew about these files, found several answers!
In order to help other people who like to look it up:
Go...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2021, 07:06
Replies: 33
Views: 9,247
Posted By Double Back

One of the problems with GA aircraft is the lack...

One of the problems with GA aircraft is the lack of a DDG: dispatch deficiency guide. At least the airline I flew with, called it like that. You could find the equipment that was mandatory to be...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2021, 12:18
Replies: 33
Views: 9,247
Posted By Double Back

Scifi, You have a point with the noise cancelling...

Scifi, You have a point with the noise cancelling headsets. I mostly don't hear my SkyDemon warnings from my (leg supported) cradle, and I have a normal set of good ol' DCs, not even noise...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2021, 16:42
Replies: 33
Views: 9,247
Posted By Double Back

If I read the POH correctly, it should(or COULD)...

If I read the POH correctly, it should(or COULD) be tested, when in case You read the testing is an option/extension of the "check for stoppage". Working with those age-old POHs can be a challenge....
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2021, 10:27
Replies: 33
Views: 9,247
Posted By Double Back

Yes, when I was a full time FI I let the students...

Yes, when I was a full time FI I let the students use a Kleenex. Who wants to have a mouthful of dead bugs :)
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2021, 09:34
Replies: 33
Views: 9,247
Posted By Double Back

C172 stall warning test

We recently "discovered" that there are bellows type of small bottles that can be used to test the C172 stall wrng horn. In stead of that dreadful.......Its looks easier as finding a step-up to get...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2020, 19:22
Replies: 178
Views: 56,903
Posted By Double Back

Well, anyhow the crews were not tempted to make a...

Well, anyhow the crews were not tempted to make a nice close formation fly past, I'm sure it must have crossed their minds!.... But as an ex B744 driver, indeed a sad day. I did make lots of pics...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2020, 14:20
Replies: 30
Views: 20,367
Posted By Double Back

Time traveller, YOU got my thoughts.

Time traveller, YOU got my thoughts.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2020, 09:43
Replies: 30
Views: 20,367
Posted By Double Back

Did't hear of any government shedding employees,...

Did't hear of any government shedding employees, or cutting down on cost...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2020, 16:59
Replies: 91
Sticky Headset?
Views: 40,710
Posted By Double Back

Working with old style DC's I am looking for a...

Working with old style DC's I am looking for a "splitter" or something else to connect my tablet to the headset, so I can hear my SkyDemon better. . In this thread the firm Avee is mentioned but...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jul 2020, 18:35
Replies: 178
Views: 56,903
Posted By Double Back

From my 30 Years of airline flying, 22 were on...

From my 30 Years of airline flying, 22 were on B747 200/300/400. It NEVER bit me. It flew like a big C172. Flew through excessive turbulence over the Andes. Hit by lightning. Flew through a cyclone....
Forum: Rumours & News
1st May 2020, 16:36
Replies: 19
Views: 4,643
Posted By Double Back

AirVenture 2020 Oshkosh cancelled

Just read from AVWEB that the Oshkosh Airventure 2020 has been cancelled.
Bugger. Would have been the first time I'd attended....
OK, it is by far not the biggest problem we have in aviation at the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2020, 20:47
Replies: 19
Views: 6,413
Posted By Double Back

A simple checkout would not suffice, It might be...

A simple checkout would not suffice, It might be happening with comparable WX conditions but what if a month later the renter flies into WX conditions he is not used to? Yes the rookie renter could...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2020, 10:44
Replies: 19
Views: 6,413
Posted By Double Back

I don't believe in these crash courses. Only if...

I don't believe in these crash courses. Only if followed up by an equivalent type of flying, as only professional/military courses could offer. These courses have a controlled environment, like...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2020, 11:29
Replies: 27
Views: 9,437
Posted By Double Back

I received a professional ab initio training...

I received a professional ab initio training starting in 1972. First trainer was an (aerobatic) Saab Safir 91D, manually operated gear, constant speed prop, cowl flaps and full IFR. We were...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2020, 10:02
Replies: 264
Views: 363,582
Posted By Double Back

Not even W/V measuring units along a RWY can be...

Not even W/V measuring units along a RWY can be trusted. I remember a long discussion with a MET chap (whose position was on a mayor airport) who noted bizarre wind values, even on quiet days. He...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2020, 03:06
Replies: 264
Views: 363,582
Posted By Double Back

Interesting. In my B744 days I showed many a F/O,...

Interesting. In my B744 days I showed many a F/O, during X-wind landings, how the wind vector on the ND or PFD changed dramatically as soon as the PF decrabbed the beast, or when the A/P decrabbed...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2020, 06:57
Replies: 59
Views: 67,593
Posted By Double Back

Dave Reid, so true. It was during a DC9...

Dave Reid, so true.
It was during a DC9 training session with a few F/O's doing touch and goes, we had a massive bird strike (a duck) on the RH windscreen on short final. Just red all over, blocking...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jan 2020, 21:08
Replies: 685
Views: 1,736,425
Posted By Double Back

Just heard on the news that one of the guys who...

Just heard on the news that one of the guys who shot one of the videos has been arrested....
<Sigh>
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