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Forum: Rumours & News
12th Feb 2007, 17:32
Replies: 22
Views: 14,187
Posted By birdofprey

I heard some further news about the EZY incident,...

I heard some further news about the EZY incident, apparently the crew were not only given spurious indications from the ECAM as to engine failures, but they also had a number of problems with the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Nov 2006, 18:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By birdofprey

Electric Brakes

I have read in many publications recently about the advent of electric braking. Boeing have opted this as a default on the 787 with Goodrich and Messier Bugatti as suppliers. As far as I know there...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2006, 09:44
Replies: 107
Views: 69,461
Posted By birdofprey

I think this whole thing sounds like there was a...

I think this whole thing sounds like there was a great flight crew who, despite having little idea what on earth was going on behind them, got it down in one piece:ok:

Prospect of interception...
Forum: Questions
3rd Dec 2005, 07:49
Replies: 4
Views: 3,410
Posted By birdofprey

True, as with the new super-slender 747 design...

True, as with the new super-slender 747 design with jagged engines. Interesting to see how this is perceived by the airlines and how Beoing can sell something which can then change so radically:cool:
Forum: Questions
2nd Dec 2005, 12:34
Replies: 4
Views: 3,410
Posted By birdofprey

Boeing 787 Design changes

I have heard from a number of sources that Boeing are proposing some reasonably big changes to the fundementals of the 787 design. These are centred around:

1) Bleedless engines - proposal to...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2005, 21:29
Replies: 35
Views: 22,459
Posted By birdofprey

With replacement of the 3rd man in the cockpit by...

With replacement of the 3rd man in the cockpit by the computer brains but you have to realise that behind the computers is a whole bunch of engineers, simulations, tests and capability that allows...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Nov 2005, 16:43
Replies: 418
Views: 101,050
Posted By birdofprey

You'd have to be orange to match the Frosties! ...

You'd have to be orange to match the Frosties!

Is there ever a right answer to these questions?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2005, 18:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,750
Posted By birdofprey

Words of wisdom supercruise593, many thanks - its...

Words of wisdom supercruise593, many thanks - its a big step into the unknown, out of a comfy office. Misinformed about the age limit on CTC, I think I will go for it now - £200 is nothing in the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Oct 2005, 17:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,750
Posted By birdofprey

The assesment stage is laborious and Oxford seems...

The assesment stage is laborious and Oxford seems to be the "easier" of the two but there is also the job pospects at the end. Being of the nearly at the age limit generation, so you think I am...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Oct 2005, 17:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,750
Posted By birdofprey

CTC - Is it worth it?!

I have read a number of messages about CTC vs other reputable training establishments. I have been selected to attend stage 2 of the assesment centre (the one you pay for!) and wondered if any of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Sep 2005, 20:48
Replies: 110
Views: 18,971
Posted By birdofprey

Flybe sponsorship

Surprised not to see anything posted yet, just read Flight International and see Flybe is offering part pilot sponsorship. I see it is for the 10th year running - anyone got any info or tips to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jan 2005, 16:47
Replies: 0
Views: 587
Posted By birdofprey

Real, not paper planes

I am currently working for one of Europes largest airframe manufacturers as a systems engineer. Although exciting for some, I find I have become an MS Office engineer more than a systems engineer...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2003, 23:11
Replies: 31
Views: 8,767
Posted By birdofprey

How does this also affect the on-board computers?...

How does this also affect the on-board computers? Isnt high energy radiation more likely to upset them than the passengers?
Forum: Flight Testing
19th Jun 2003, 03:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,806
Posted By birdofprey

Angel Airbus had an excape slide installed on the first...

Airbus had an excape slide installed on the first A340-600 aircraft which was "blown" out by explosive bolts should the need have arisen!
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
12th Aug 2002, 20:19
Replies: 38
Views: 4,248
Posted By birdofprey

On a similar topic but slightly off the subject,...

On a similar topic but slightly off the subject, Airbus has recently performed a detailed study on the effects of using mobiles phones while in flight. The brief was to invetstige effects of mobile...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2002, 21:31
Replies: 19
Views: 2,676
Posted By birdofprey

The Airbus policy on Autobrake is one which is...

The Airbus policy on Autobrake is one which is becoming more and more reliant on the automatic system. In fact, the FCOM is due to be updated to recommend Autobrake for all landings unless the pilo...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2002, 20:11
Replies: 19
Views: 2,676
Posted By birdofprey

Airbus are apprently catching on to the limited...

Airbus are apprently catching on to the limited levels of Autobrake by introducing 5 rates selectable by rotary swicth on the good old A340-500/600. :)
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