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Forum: Flight Testing
24th Sep 2013, 02:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,990
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

'Alternate' Stall Warning Systems

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I'm doing some research on alternate stall warning systems for my Experimental Methods in Aerodynamics class.

I read the Roselawn American Eagle ATR-72 accident report,...
Forum: Flight Testing
30th Mar 2013, 21:41
Replies: 14
Views: 4,905
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

I have a friend who has produced some reality TV...

I have a friend who has produced some reality TV shows. They can (and do) cut, paste, and parse footage to make things look more dramatic and drawn out than they really are. So I wouldn't take this...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2012, 08:38
Replies: 23
Views: 17,845
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

There is no doubt in my mind that the ATR has a...

There is no doubt in my mind that the ATR has a critical engine. However, I don't really see the logic in designing one power lever to be larger than the other as a reminder.

Someone pointed out...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Mar 2012, 01:47
Replies: 23
Views: 17,845
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

I don't know the answer; my training department...

I don't know the answer; my training department colleagues and I once pondered this question. The best answer we came up with was to allow for proper finger clearance space between the right power...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2012, 00:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,945
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

I know many ATR crews brief that thew will abort...

I know many ATR crews brief that thew will abort for any abnormalities prior to reaching V1 except EFIS COMP (when the weather is good).

If this is a part of your takeoff briefing, I would...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2011, 02:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,515
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

PT6A is correct. The above, below, and range...

PT6A is correct. The above, below, and range selections on the ATR's TCAS displays are only for decluttering (particularly in busy airspace) and do not affect the TCAS's alerting logic. TCAS detects...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2011, 00:04
Replies: 13
Views: 15,436
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

I concur that if you experience an engine failure...

I concur that if you experience an engine failure below 400' AGL and the ATPCS does not feather the inoperative engine, 'you' (meaning the flight crew using company procedures and good CRM practice)...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2010, 14:45
Replies: 14
Views: 7,259
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Fouga, Very interesting about the SIDs and...

Fouga,

Very interesting about the SIDs and half bank. Most of my flying experience is in the US.

Oh, and in LOC*, it will actually do up to 33 degrees. :) I miss that autopilot. Maybe I'm...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2010, 10:16
Replies: 14
Views: 7,259
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Rookie.Pilot, I haven't flown an ATR in...

Rookie.Pilot,

I haven't flown an ATR in almost three years, but I did fly it for two US operators, and I was also a simulator instructor and line check pilot on it.

A bit of background for...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Aug 2010, 08:49
Replies: 10
Views: 17,057
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Great catch AeroCat! I fixed the error. :D

Great catch AeroCat! I fixed the error. :D
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Aug 2010, 21:34
Replies: 10
Views: 17,057
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

I'll try to add my rapidly-devaluing two cents to...

I'll try to add my rapidly-devaluing two cents to this discussion. First, a disclaimer. I used to teach systems ground school on the ATR, and my boss ensured that we went into great detail on the...
Forum: Flight Testing
1st Jun 2008, 19:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,307
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

I took a Technical Pilot Course at the National...

I took a Technical Pilot Course at the National Test Pilot School. It is geared for, among others, production test pilots. There were two European JAR-certified guys there, and neither was given a...
Forum: Flight Testing
6th Sep 2007, 04:48
Replies: 18
Views: 13,506
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

NSR, Actually, you may or may not get an...

NSR,

Actually, you may or may not get an UNLOCK indication if the prop brake malfunctions. It depends on the type of malfunction.

As I posted earlier, a most common malfunction is slippage....
Forum: Flight Testing
25th Aug 2007, 16:55
Replies: 18
Views: 13,506
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

More about the prop brake

The term hotel mode is actually a nautical term. When cruise ships would pull into port, they would disengage the screws from the powerplants so that they could still get electricity to keep the ship...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Jul 2006, 19:33
Replies: 30
Views: 7,984
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Piper (or Ted Smith) Aerostar-Oil Star, Death...

Piper (or Ted Smith) Aerostar-Oil Star, Death Star
EMB-120 Brasilia- Brakillya, Brasildo (always trying to fly up your you-know-what)
ATR- All Those Relays/All Them Relays
ERJ- Embry-Riddle Jet
Forum: Middle East
20th Apr 2006, 01:20
Replies: 193
Views: 171,696
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Riggwelter, I gave Gary Bain a call...

Riggwelter,

I gave Gary Bain a call yesterday and emailed him my resume and cover letter. The time in type thing still seems like an important factor, but Gary sounds like he is willing to give it...
Forum: Middle East
17th Apr 2006, 03:18
Replies: 193
Views: 171,696
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Riggwelter, Thanks for the response. Yes, I...

Riggwelter,

Thanks for the response. Yes, I went to Aramco schools, but only for the last half of the 9th grade, then it was off to boarding school. Dhahran Class of 1992, that's me. I actually...
Forum: Middle East
16th Apr 2006, 15:00
Replies: 193
Views: 171,696
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Riggwelter, Thanks for the great information...

Riggwelter,

Thanks for the great information on Aramco. I am an Aramco brat, and I've been seriously considering returning to Saudi to fly for Aramco. My father has been with Aramco for almost 15...
Forum: Middle East
4th Dec 2004, 06:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Any NJME pilots in here?

I have an interview soon with NetJets Middle East, and I'd love to get in touch with any current or former NJME pilots to learn more about the company.

Thanks,

BrasiliaCaptain
Forum: Freight Dogs
9th Jun 2004, 19:50
Replies: 2
Views: 929
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

I flew for AirNet from 1998-1999. My information...

I flew for AirNet from 1998-1999. My information may be a bit dated, but I'll try to tell you what I remember about them. I left there to go fly for a regional airline. I enjoyed my time at AirNet....
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2004, 01:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,365
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

At my airline we were required by the FAA to...

At my airline we were required by the FAA to install the new cockpit doors just months before we retired the aircraft. The new door was farther back than the old one and could therefore accomodate a...
Forum: Middle East
15th Dec 2002, 05:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Thanks...

Thanks ejacrew, I appreciate the reply. Right now, I'm sitting at about 3900 total, with about 1500 turbotrash and of that about 350ish is PIC in the Brasilia. I have no jet time yet. I flew...
Forum: Middle East
12th Dec 2002, 00:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By BrasiliaCaptain

Question Does EK hire many Americans?

Ladies and Gentlemen,

First off Eid Mubarak. I am an American currently flying for a regional airline in the US. My handle should give away my position. I've lived in the Gulf (mom and dad...
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