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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th May 2005, 08:14
Replies: 16
Views: 2,986
Posted By Flamgat

The word "saturated" on its own can be confusing....

The word "saturated" on its own can be confusing. Without getting too technical on the gas laws and vapour pressures, it is will normally suffice to look at it as follows :

At 100% relative...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2003, 16:24
Replies: 26
Views: 6,206
Posted By Flamgat

Just for interests sake, on the forces of 747...

Just for interests sake, on the forces of 747 wingtip vortices. Many years ago as a young fighter pilot, I had the opportunity to escort a 747 SUD in a Mirage F1.

I am a bit rusty on the...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2003, 22:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,771
Posted By Flamgat

Internal balance

Any aircraft technicians out there that can help me.

Are there any aircraft flying today that make use of the internal aerodynamic balance. Not the mass balance, but the one that uses a flexible...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2003, 16:40
Replies: 29
Views: 7,225
Posted By Flamgat

Just for interest. I eventually got an answer...

Just for interest. I eventually got an answer from Boeing.

Critical Mach number is a term aerodynamicists use to quickly compare the "drag rise" or "compressibility drag" of several wing design...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2003, 12:42
Replies: 29
Views: 7,225
Posted By Flamgat

Basil. I agree with you! I have seen the same...

Basil. I agree with you! I have seen the same halo of condensation around a Buccaneer in flight and that was definately not at Mcrit.

Remember that the point of minimum pressure will also condense...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Mar 2003, 08:56
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By Flamgat

Monkeyboy Baz says he has not got your message so...

Monkeyboy Baz says he has not got your message so try him again on 07979994126
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2003, 14:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,622
Posted By Flamgat

Actually range flying is based on best L/D ratio,...

Actually range flying is based on best L/D ratio, and that is an Alpha, not a speed. So it is independant of weight, altitude, etc.

Since most aircraft dont have Alpha indicators the only...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2003, 13:58
Replies: 29
Views: 7,225
Posted By Flamgat

Thanks for the comments I believe Mach Crit...

Thanks for the comments

I believe Mach Crit must be at least equal to, or greater than MMO, otherwise the increase in drag from the shockwave formation, would make operation close to MMO...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Mar 2003, 14:25
Replies: 20
Views: 2,664
Posted By Flamgat

dyingforflying It is difficult, but not...

dyingforflying

It is difficult, but not impossible. If you have special skills it helps. I know of two guys that got work permits as instructors because they were fluent in other languages. (one...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Mar 2003, 14:12
Replies: 45
Views: 4,064
Posted By Flamgat

I must differ. Although the twisting moment...

I must differ.

Although the twisting moment found on swept wings, when they flex in flight, is by far the most powerful, it is not the only torsional stress applied to a wing in flight.

If you...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2003, 14:06
Replies: 29
Views: 7,225
Posted By Flamgat

Mach Crit for transport aircraft

Does anybody have the actual figures of Mach Crit for any of the Boeing or Airbus aircraft in use at the moment?

I have tried a hundred sites to no avail.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2003, 14:48
Replies: 16
Views: 6,569
Posted By Flamgat

Another thought on the subject. If you look at...

Another thought on the subject. If you look at JAR 25.331 on Flight manoeuvre and gust conditions, only manoeuvre in the pitching plane is considered. Again in JAR 25.333 the Flight manoeuvering...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jan 2003, 11:14
Replies: 12
Views: 4,009
Posted By Flamgat

Thanks again. I concur with the definitions of...

Thanks again. I concur with the definitions of the “Blade face” and “Blade back” But I’m still struggling with the “Thrust face” against the “Pressure face”

While “Geometric pitch” is defined as...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2002, 10:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,076
Posted By Flamgat

I don’t know the history, or have a reference,...

I don’t know the history, or have a reference, but I once read that on a query to the manufacturers, as to why they were so expensive to fit in aircraft, the answer was they have to be stressed to...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2002, 10:33
Replies: 12
Views: 4,009
Posted By Flamgat

Thanks to those that have tried to help. I can...

Thanks to those that have tried to help. I can not comment on whether it is important or not, but as it appears both in the CAA aircraft technical and ATPL syllabi, it would be convenient to have a...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2002, 16:10
Replies: 12
Views: 4,009
Posted By Flamgat

Propeller theory

I would be grateful if someone could clarify some terminology used with propellers. I have found some conflicting descriptions. All the references that I have found concur that the flat side of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2002, 10:24
Replies: 19
Views: 1,579
Posted By Flamgat

Hi Footsie Interesting replies. I flew...

Hi Footsie

Interesting replies.

I flew for 32 years before I lost my medical, everything from Military to freelance charter to the airlines and some night freight work.

Yes I agree there...
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