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Forum: North America
3rd Aug 2006, 02:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By McD

Thumbs up Nice post, Fox3 ... I'll try to contact him and...

Nice post, Fox3 ... I'll try to contact him and will refer him to this page. (In case he hasn't seen it already)
Forum: Questions
4th Aug 2005, 03:47
Replies: 2
Views: 988
Posted By McD

Yes, CBs are northeast of the airport - the...

Yes, CBs are northeast of the airport - the "dsnt" indicates that they're not within 10 statute miles of the airport.

Here's a link which explains the SLP and other significant remarks in US...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jul 2005, 18:27
Replies: 25
Views: 5,527
Posted By McD

Not too long ago, on a "modern" aircraft, we...

Not too long ago, on a "modern" aircraft, we experienced dual failure -- right in the midst of a rather complicated STAR into a very busy airport.

(No, the failure wasn't self-induced or...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jul 2005, 15:24
Replies: 40
Views: 5,124
Posted By McD

Unhappy Dear Lyne and family, I am very saddened to...

Dear Lyne and family,

I am very saddened to hear of Lu's passing. I know he will be very much missed here. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jul 2005, 15:24
Replies: 52
Views: 5,058
Posted By McD

Hmmm... I guess I'll have to try this again.... ...

Hmmm... I guess I'll have to try this again....

1279shp, please click HERE (http://www.pprune.org/forums/private.php?s=)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2005, 22:27
Replies: 52
Views: 5,058
Posted By McD

1279shp, check your PMs. McD

1279shp, check your PMs.

McD
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2005, 15:00
Replies: 16
Views: 3,666
Posted By McD

Yes, fair points and all well taken, Zoom. ...

Yes, fair points and all well taken, Zoom. You're absolutely correct that fighter pilots must think and fly tactically at all times, including the takeoff and landing portions. Your comments about...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2005, 00:50
Replies: 16
Views: 3,666
Posted By McD

I never found the F-16 to be a problem at all...

I never found the F-16 to be a problem at all during IFR conditions. As a matter of fact, I really didn't have any complaints at all with the aircraft. It has plenty of good instrumentation for IFR...
Forum: Questions
15th Feb 2005, 16:05
Replies: 12
Views: 26,037
Posted By McD

Here's a definition of a maltese cross: ...

Here's a definition of a maltese cross:


The above quote comes from this website: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/MalteseCross.html

http://www.bmikarts.com/shop/images/282.JPG

There can be...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Nov 2004, 03:18
Replies: 11
Views: 676
Posted By McD

If it shows some images, and not others, it may...

If it shows some images, and not others, it may be a problem with images linked from a different site. Here's an idea -- have her try this on her Mozilla/Firefox browser:

On the top menu, select...
Forum: North America
8th Aug 2004, 04:44
Replies: 12
Views: 1,243
Posted By McD

Robroy -- Check your PMs

Robroy --

Check your PMs
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2004, 04:19
Replies: 48
Views: 18,482
Posted By McD

There, there, Leprechaun ... time to take a small...

There, there, Leprechaun ... time to take a small chill pill perhaps? ;)

If you'll re-read this thread, you'll see that the original thread disappeared due to actions by the original poster, not...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2004, 22:09
Replies: 48
Views: 18,482
Posted By McD

I guess I never saw the original post -- my curse...

I guess I never saw the original post -- my curse for having to work through the weekends ;)

Still, you gotta admit, it's an eerie coincidence, those dates.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
12th Jul 2004, 21:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By McD

I don't know the area, shinymac, and I don't fly...

I don't know the area, shinymac, and I don't fly over it, so a picture of it wouldn't help. I was just pointing out a satellite image link.

Delta96's post sounds like the most probable answer,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2004, 07:23
Replies: 48
Views: 18,482
Posted By McD

Now, now, Jacko, before you go and call anyone a...

Now, now, Jacko, before you go and call anyone a tosser ;)

I had a look at the Admin section, and don't see any such thread in there (which is where it would go if someone had a problem with the...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
12th Jul 2004, 07:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By McD

I don't fly out of Barcelona, but I'm going to...

I don't fly out of Barcelona, but I'm going to agree with you, shinymac1, that it probably isn't Catalunya Circuit. Why? Because Catalunya is not shaped like an oval.

Click HERE...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2004, 17:44
Replies: 0
Views: 899
Posted By McD

The "Basra - Sad Loss" thread...

For those who may be wondering what happened to that thread...

We have reason to believe that the original story may not be true. Therefore, the thread has been removed, so as not to cause...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2004, 17:41
Replies: 13
Views: 1,733
Posted By McD

gijoe -- It's been mentioned a couple times...

gijoe --

It's been mentioned a couple times already by others, but I do want to emphasize that Carswell is not only in Fort Worth, it's actually on the far west side of Fort Worth. I'm not being...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2004, 20:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,317
Posted By McD

The answer to your question depends on the...

The answer to your question depends on the specific weather radar product. Some weather radars have a 4-color precipitation mode, where magenta will show the heaviest rainfall (for example, one...
Forum: Questions
9th Jun 2004, 14:25
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By McD

Like Flite Idol *, I'm also a "60-to-1" (or...

Like Flite Idol *, I'm also a "60-to-1" (or "1-in-60") person myself. Very easy to do in the air, real-time.

Examples of how very simple and user-friendly it is:

10 DME Arc = 1 mile for every...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jun 2004, 02:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,736
Posted By McD

The dome spins at two speeds, but as zed3 says,...

The dome spins at two speeds, but as zed3 says, it always does spin (at one speed or the other) while flying.
Forum: Questions
20th Apr 2004, 18:05
Replies: 22
Views: 26,540
Posted By McD

BigHitDH - Keeping in mind that the FMC is just...

BigHitDH - Keeping in mind that the FMC is just one of your many tools to help you make calculations (and NOT to actually THINK for you), here's my personal techniques on some of your questions (I...
Forum: Questions
14th Apr 2004, 19:27
Replies: 22
Views: 26,540
Posted By McD

Once the AP is off, we're handflying --...

Once the AP is off, we're handflying -- physically moving the yoke in order to point at the runway (or wherever the aircraft needs to be).

Like CY said, the heading bug doesn't control the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Apr 2004, 18:51
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By McD

There's a notice posted there now. Closed for 24...

There's a notice posted there now. Closed for 24 hours out of respect for a beloved PPRuNer who passed away this morning. :{
Forum: Questions
23rd Mar 2004, 14:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,770
Posted By McD

Thumbs up Thanks very much, keithl :ok: That's exactly the...

Thanks very much, keithl :ok: That's exactly the sort of reference I was looking for.
Forum: Questions
22nd Mar 2004, 15:32
Replies: 12
Views: 3,770
Posted By McD

Cossack, Yes, I've seen the term used at...

Cossack,

Yes, I've seen the term used at other airports, such as CYUL (Montreal Trudeau/Dorval).

And don't worry, Staple, the first time I saw it, it surprised me too.

Transport Canada's...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Feb 2004, 10:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,788
Posted By McD

There are different makers and versions of EGPWS,...

There are different makers and versions of EGPWS, with different options, so what I say here may not specifically apply to each aircraft with EGPWS. However, to answer your question: no, with basic...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2003, 22:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,635
Posted By McD

Airhead10, thanks very much for thinking of us. ...

Airhead10, thanks very much for thinking of us. I just finished a 5-day stretch of work, so your post was especially nice to read.

I'll just add my thanks to all the good people with whom I...
Forum: North America
8th Dec 2003, 04:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,473
Posted By McD

Still, Newarksmells, it may not be wise to assume...

Still, Newarksmells, it may not be wise to assume anything after a 16-hour airport closure. There may be times (I don't know, I'm just guessing) where there may be exceptions to the "normal rules"...
Forum: North America
7th Dec 2003, 10:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,473
Posted By McD

Yes, this is definitely not a simple snow shower....

Yes, this is definitely not a simple snow shower. Snow has been falling (and accumulating) at quite a heavy rate (about an inch per hour sustained over most of the entire day). A total of two feet...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Dec 2003, 00:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By McD

For Welsh Flyer's benefit - It looks like...

For Welsh Flyer's benefit - It looks like Shuttleworth Trust is making their Christmas cards available via online order.

I'll post the link here ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Nov 2003, 03:54
Replies: 16
Views: 1,356
Posted By McD

NACUD, if you haven't read it yet, I'll refer you...

NACUD, if you haven't read it yet, I'll refer you to PPRuNe Towers' post, discussing the actions taken on the previous MYT thread. Here's the link: ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Nov 2003, 02:32
Replies: 16
Views: 1,356
Posted By McD

FO Standby, perhaps you're having a bit of...

FO Standby, perhaps you're having a bit of trouble with the concept. Let me try to help you understand, by repeating what PPRuNe Towers said prior to closing your original thread.

"This forum is...
Forum: Questions
15th Nov 2003, 10:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,696
Posted By McD

Yep, I also heard a report of 190 knots at...

Yep, I also heard a report of 190 knots at altitude (great if you're going that direction!)

I don't know the A340's crosswind limit, but it's probably around 30 knots, as a WAG.

Steady-state...
Forum: Questions
15th Nov 2003, 10:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,283
Posted By McD

Shamrock, I'll do my best to answer your...

Shamrock, I'll do my best to answer your question, but my approach plates are at work (not at home).

If you're not familiar with a circling procedure -- all in means, in a nutshell, is to fly an...
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