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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2012, 07:39
Replies: 21
Views: 5,670
Posted By Weapons_Hot

A1. There is a "sterile" requirement between...

A1. There is a "sterile" requirement between inbound and outbound passengers - same applies to all flight crew. "Never the twain shall meet" or at least on the tarmac, aircraft, or not having first...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2012, 07:50
Replies: 411
Views: 243,317
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Y'all Gotta Know How to Fly

Couldn't agree with you more for those who have commented on basic flying skills required to land the MD.

For those who haven't flown it, well, there are those who have, and there are those who...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Mar 2012, 03:49
Replies: 42
Views: 16,627
Posted By Weapons_Hot

QDM v QFU

The correct Q code for runway heading is QFU. Period! (ICAO Doc. 8400 or, ACP 131E)

ILS QDM? How about LOC's QDM, to be correct.

So, it should read: a check of the LOC's QDM against the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Feb 2011, 11:06
Replies: 20
Views: 4,865
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Booked my seat with VA in F class. SPL HANDLING...

Booked my seat with VA in F class.
SPL HANDLING RQST:
"I would like ice-cream served exactly as in the advert".
"Would that be chocolate or vanilla, to start with, sir?"
"Ah yes!" :E

Makes...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Sep 2010, 15:59
Replies: 731
Views: 549,304
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Thread Creep

Just a subtle creep, but...
Is there any further information on the subject matter - UPS AIRCRAFT DOWN IN DXB?:sad:
Forum: Tech Log
14th Sep 2010, 02:18
Replies: 89
Views: 315,912
Posted By Weapons_Hot

FMC fuel entry - MD11 with MEL 28-41-xx

If the FQIS is giving an erroneous indication, it is a simple matter, after starting one engine, to go to the FMC INIT page - FUEL, and deselect FQ (fuel quantity).
By doing this, the FOB is...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2010, 06:13
Replies: 1
Views: 2,639
Posted By Weapons_Hot

EVA Air B744 Runway Excursion RCTP

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/photos/default.asp?ID=271300&GRP=B

Rumor has it that there was a lot of grass and debris found on the bogie/truck and also flap tracks during the post-flight...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2010, 00:09
Replies: 73
Views: 19,161
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Okay, I'll ask the obvious question:

Did QF74 use de-rated thrust for TKOF, and what was CLTHR (CLTHR1 or CLTHR2)?

On occasion, de-rated TKOF and CLTHR can be the same.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2010, 00:04
Replies: 111
Views: 55,849
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Ah, yes, I remember those days (such as...

Ah, yes, I remember those days (such as yesterday's flight), but I still haven't used "charlie charlie" in a mere 35 years of flying/communications. :=
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2010, 23:49
Replies: 111
Views: 55,849
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Show me!

Somebody, please, show me in any FAA, JAA, ICAO or other aviation related document where "Charlie Charlie" is accepted and/or approved term for "WILCO" or even "AFFIRM".
Please!

A legacy from the...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2010, 00:04
Replies: 27
Views: 16,612
Posted By Weapons_Hot

0100LT 28MAY in ANC

None - a few points of order/clarification are needed.

ANC has mountains to the north east - these would not effect either the departure off 25R or the GA off 14 (either published or assigned...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2010, 00:42
Replies: 10
Views: 5,513
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Careful with the T-bone

Careful about using the T-bone headset (P/N 258260).

Whilst it conforms to TSO-C139, the amount of regenerative feedback during transmission makes the transmission sound like coming from the...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2010, 05:00
Replies: 52
Views: 29,595
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Did someone mention "Catch 22"?

The definitive Catch 22:

There was only one catch and that was Catch-22, which specified that a concern for one's safety in the face of dangers that were real and immediate was the process of a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2010, 08:59
Replies: 26
Views: 8,564
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Smile A380 - almost a pleasure to pax on

Had to do a quick positioning flight last Monday - BNE/SYD/LAX/ORD. The best part was on the A380 - quiet, and plenty of leg room. Great IFES with a multitude of movies to choose.
And yes, I was...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2010, 02:34
Replies: 519
Views: 326,680
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Vref - here are some numbers

With a MLW of 213.8T, the MD11 VREF is 163KIAS. VAPP is nominally VREF +5 = 168KIAS. With a gust factor of 20kt or additives to VREF of up to 20kt, VAPP can get as high as 183KIAS.

I seem to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Mar 2010, 05:38
Replies: 272
Views: 60,585
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Griffo - er, No

Sir Denis James "Jim" Killen AC, KCMG was the member for Moreton (Qld); he was never a senator.

I don't think Killen had much to do with the F111 purchases, as this was signed off under H2;...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2010, 04:47
Replies: 519
Views: 326,680
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Overweight?

DERG

Okay, I'll bite - how do you form the view of it being overweight?

I am sure FDX has checks/x-checks, ticks in boxes, etc. to ensure that ALL structural limitations are not exceeded for...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Feb 2010, 19:35
Replies: 519
Views: 326,680
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Glueball - Obvious Problem

Glueball
Your problems are obvious:
The MD11 has THROTTLES (not thrust levers) and only THREE (not four).
(All said with tongue firmly in cheek) :rolleyes:

Spooky 2
to answer your question...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2010, 07:14
Replies: 182
Views: 28,321
Posted By Weapons_Hot

9 Shackles - very convenient

Being a not so ancient mariner, it is nice to know that some things don't change - 100 fathoms (200m by today's measuring stick) per shackle. I only run 50m per "shackle" but then again, I am the one...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2010, 04:25
Replies: 519
Views: 326,680
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Md11 Ats

The recommendation from MDC (now Boeing) is that if the ATS is available, it SHOULD be used. This is different from the BAC philosophy - if AP is disconnected, ATS should also be disconnected.

Our...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2010, 21:50
Replies: 519
Views: 326,680
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Visual Reference - An interesting concept

Huck
Unfortunately, and without being condescending, the bunch that I fly with consider visual reference generally to mean eyes glued to the PDF; hence we are all trained to pitch up to less that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2010, 04:57
Replies: 54
Views: 14,265
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Why the URL on the side of the airframe?

VIRGINBLUE.COM.AU on the side of the fuselage is a bloody waste of paint.
I know the airline's name; I know Google; and I know how to use this search engine.
Does Qantas have QANTAS.COM on the side...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2010, 04:49
Replies: 519
Views: 326,680
Posted By Weapons_Hot

You "bounce", you "go"

notadog

Unfortunately, most MD11 operators are reticent about publicising their "bounced" landings or tail strikes; that is not to say these are not occurring, just that we don't get to hear about...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Feb 2010, 02:46
Replies: 272
Views: 140,676
Posted By Weapons_Hot

FMA changes

Fogrunner

Also, at 80kt, the FMA T/O THRUST changes to CLAMP (and the "green box" or any items in the essential takeoff items checklist disappear; the FD pitch bar biases into view).
At 100kt,...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jan 2010, 05:35
Replies: 10
Views: 3,107
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Longitudinal distance for OCS

Gentle people
Somewhere in the back of the old grey matter, I recall the longitudinal distance for OCS as being 7,500m. Unfortunately, I cannot find the specific reference.
However, in a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jan 2010, 00:49
Replies: 60
Views: 12,484
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Best wishes Richard

Met the bloke only on a few occasions - last time in 1987 being head-hunted for the CP's position. Unfortunately, other things transpired and was unable to take the position. Richard is one of the...
Forum: North America
24th Dec 2009, 02:05
Replies: 707
Views: 289,692
Posted By Weapons_Hot

A go-around almost always an option - perhaps not.

Protectthehornet:

You might be able to suggest to all of us out here which airlines permit a go-around after touchdown and after reverse thrust is deployed; I know mine doesn't.

The posted...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Dec 2009, 07:18
Replies: 272
Views: 140,676
Posted By Weapons_Hot

A scenario

How about:

Possibly fatigued crew, with CM1 doing his LOE.
At commencement of TKOF roll, CM1 commands "Set takeoff thrust".
CM2 hits the APPR/LAND switch instead of the AUTOFLIGHT switch which...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Dec 2009, 21:20
Replies: 272
Views: 140,676
Posted By Weapons_Hot

MD11 - an old girl? Hardly!

Bugg Smasher

Like you, plenty of time to give away on the MD11 (about 10K, but who's counting). Hardly an "old girl"; more like my ex-girlfriend - don't rile her, and life is fine and a wonder to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Nov 2009, 13:33
Replies: 283
Views: 36,036
Posted By Weapons_Hot

The Other Chinese "Curses"

Max1
Don't forget the other two curses (in ascending order of "scariness"):

"May you live in interesting times"; and,

"May you come to the attention of the authorities".:eek:

(Apologies for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Nov 2009, 02:27
Replies: 405
Views: 129,495
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Wonder What Official Report Will Say?

Most poster are correct - NLK can go down to the MNM irrespective of the TTF.

However, to make 3 (alleged) approaches (all unsuccessful) to NLK and (assumedly) burning ALTN fuel resulting in:
a....
Forum: Tech Log
14th Nov 2009, 14:57
Replies: 171
Views: 50,729
Posted By Weapons_Hot

US METAR - Where's the Problem?

METAR KABC 121755Z AUTO 21016G24KT 180V240 1SM R11/P6000FT -RA BR BKN 015 OVC025 06/04 A2990 RMK A02 PK WND 20032/25 WSHFT 1715 VIS 3/4V1 1/2 VIS 3/4 RWY11 RAB07 CIG 013V017 CIG 017 RWY11 PRESFR SLP...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Oct 2009, 08:15
Replies: 49
Views: 20,325
Posted By Weapons_Hot

De-Icing Tables, Cold WX Ops

With the advent of the northern winter, it may be timely for all pilots (and maintenance organisations, including contract ground staff) to review their company's cold wx ops; go to:
Holdover Time...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Sep 2009, 17:01
Replies: 106
Views: 11,117
Posted By Weapons_Hot

Angry Only 1hr 30min delay in JFK? You're lucky!

If you think 1hr 30min delay is something to write about, try 3hours to taxi out, and 2:45 to get to the gate.
JFK in winter + RWY 22R for departure = 4.5T minimum for taxi allowance.
Oh, and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2009, 09:36
Replies: 42
Views: 7,537
Posted By Weapons_Hot

OPX MSG

Griffo
I recall that a OPX MSG from SOC would sort the buggr out :ouch:
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