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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Nov 2006, 17:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,664
Posted By dartman

there is always the slasher bar (aka The Aviator)...

there is always the slasher bar (aka The Aviator) in Tung Chung...
ok, in bad taste, but the beer is good.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2006, 17:48
Replies: 20
Views: 16,189
Posted By dartman

I recall reading somewhere recently, that you...

I recall reading somewhere recently, that you could indeed fly a NPA down to (or 'just' above) the MDA, much like DA on a precision approach, then initiate the G/A? Anything further on that?
...
Forum: Canada
24th Aug 2006, 02:56
Replies: 30
Views: 4,991
Posted By dartman

dreamland, I may have...

dreamland,
I may have misunderstood what you were saying. But a A320 at 140 knots is faster on final that a triple or 400!?!? Most civilian, transport category aircraft are enginered...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Mar 2006, 18:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By dartman

English Language Schooling

Can anyone point me in the right direction regarding english language schools in HKG for children. Obviously there is a wide variety, but is there a central registery of them. I have a 5 year old...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Jan 2006, 04:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,475
Posted By dartman

Re: Good restaurants around HK airport

...how about the sandwich bar at the top of the stairs. Not like going out for a pint, but a nice change from a steady diet of 'Lion Rock Burgers'.

d.

ps the old curry corner was great by the...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2006, 19:54
Replies: 48
Views: 16,901
Posted By dartman

Re: low temperature correction

the minimum temperatures are associated with GPS/RNAV approaches. As you referred to earlier, there is a preprogrammed set of altitudes in the FMC database for the approach. As you can't (or...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2006, 22:32
Replies: 48
Views: 16,901
Posted By dartman

Re: low temperature correction

As you can see, you don't correct the DA for the precision approach. :ok:
So your telling me that your company doesn't correct barometric altitudes on an ILS?? (i.e. DA)
CAT 2 and 3 approaches...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2006, 16:50
Replies: 48
Views: 16,901
Posted By dartman

Re: low temperature correction

...a further thought. Transport Canada/FAA has you correct below ISA-15, both procedural and DA/MDA etc. However ICAO PAN ops has the procedural altitudes corrected at below ISA-15, but the Minima...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2006, 22:11
Replies: 48
Views: 16,901
Posted By dartman

Re: low temperature correction

when clearing you to a lower altitude in a radar enviroment, the controllers typically add a correction to the cleared altitude. i.e. If in the summer they clear you cross a fix at say 10,000 FT, as...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2005, 23:44
Replies: 27
Views: 4,684
Posted By dartman

.... hmmm, without giving it too much thought, I...

.... hmmm, without giving it too much thought, I think the wing is rather indifferent to the path of the a/c relative to the earth, so will still be generating lift, whether or nor the a/c is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Nov 2005, 19:28
Replies: 47
Views: 10,989
Posted By dartman

...well it has been an interesting month. The...

...well it has been an interesting month. The record flight from HKG, 747-8 launched last week, and now NR says the long haul order is imminent,...!? Coincidence....? Airbus, I think not! Phew!!
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Nov 2005, 05:22
Replies: 41
Views: 19,566
Posted By dartman

rwy 32 doesn't have an ILS on it.

rwy 32 doesn't have an ILS on it.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Oct 2005, 14:49
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By dartman

thanks for the info,... d.

thanks for the info,...

d.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Oct 2005, 18:56
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By dartman

....thanks, I'll have a look at the ymca. ...

....thanks, I'll have a look at the ymca.

Not really into bouldering. I do go however, only real option if you're solo, and not MAD!! I don't live in HKG at the moment, but probably next fall....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Sep 2005, 04:47
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By dartman

indoor climbing

hey, anyone know of any indoor climbing gyms in HKG?

thanks,

d.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Aug 2005, 02:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,084
Posted By dartman

I had heard there was a karting track out at Kai...

I had heard there was a karting track out at Kai Tak. Haven't been personally. I was going to look into it last month, but alas ended up in Soho instead. Anyway, if you find it, let us know,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Aug 2005, 15:07
Replies: 17
Views: 3,274
Posted By dartman

can't remember the name of the shop, just up from...

can't remember the name of the shop, just up from the Holiday Inn on Nathan Rd, right hand side. 40% off the Cosmonaut, but it's been a bit of a lemon. In retrospect, automatic wasn't the way to go...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Aug 2005, 02:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,778
Posted By dartman

not that we should we seen to be in lock step...

not that we should we seen to be in lock step with them, but as an operator operating a similar stage length, how does this compare with the regulations SQ follows on the SIN-LAX flight?
Forum: Canada
3rd Aug 2005, 02:47
Replies: 11
Views: 4,752
Posted By dartman

pretty interesting reading. Answers the question,...

pretty interesting reading. Answers the question, "if only the a/c could talk". I recall seeing the a/c in Harrisberg when I was picking up another a/c, and hearing the story, thinking it was a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jul 2005, 21:25
Replies: 42
Views: 11,718
Posted By dartman

hey terryjoint, have you...

hey terryjoint,
have you read Simon Winchester's book, "Outposts"? Describes said islands, plus the other remants of the British empire. Good read, although the chapter on HKG...
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2005, 02:42
Replies: 31
Views: 14,113
Posted By dartman

found it, cheers,...

found it, cheers,...
Forum: Canada
6th May 2005, 15:06
Replies: 1
Views: 789
Posted By dartman

whats next??

I really hate to complain outloud, but I'm going to make an exception. So I flew on two domestic sectors on the former flag carrier for Canada this week. Both were near enough to meal times to make...
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2005, 14:54
Replies: 31
Views: 14,113
Posted By dartman

anyone know of a link where you can view...

anyone know of a link where you can view (download) the video that was making the rounds last year of the spitfire flying a weee bit low,... Thanks,...
Forum: Canada
7th Feb 2005, 12:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,032
Posted By dartman

Hmmm, in no particular order, A: Jimmy...

Hmmm, in no particular order,

A: Jimmy Buffet - or at least the fictional character in his books

B: Luca Badoer - test driver for the Ferrari F1 team

C: Ski instructor in Whistler, Sunshine...
Forum: Canada
7th Feb 2005, 12:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,288
Posted By dartman

Well it is a bit of a sticky issue, and you...

Well it is a bit of a sticky issue, and you rarely get a straight answer. But to answer your question(s), yes on both accounts,

dartman
Forum: Canada
6th Feb 2005, 20:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,288
Posted By dartman

what is your question? Generally, you require a...

what is your question? Generally, you require a liscence appropriate to the country where the a/c is registered, not where you are flying. A few exceptions, but that is a general rule.
Forum: Canada
6th Feb 2005, 18:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,756
Posted By dartman

CYOW, I am not going to be drawn into your little...

CYOW, I am not going to be drawn into your little internal squable. I am neither on "their side" nor yours, merely a bystander, and was equally dismayed to see the turn the original thread took. That...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Feb 2005, 04:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,450
Posted By dartman

thanks alias...

thanks alias...
Forum: Canada
6th Feb 2005, 04:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,756
Posted By dartman

CYOW, still couldn't resist getting in one last...

CYOW, still couldn't resist getting in one last jab or two..... pretty sad.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Feb 2005, 05:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,450
Posted By dartman

Real Estate

I realise this has been discussed before, however I was not able to find a suitable link so....anyone have a good web site or two for real estate in HKG.

thanks in advance,

dartman
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2005, 22:00
Replies: 13
Views: 2,927
Posted By dartman

I actually was thinking of FAA rules, but they...

I actually was thinking of FAA rules, but they should be similar, so I stand corrected. Too lazy last night to look it up....

d.
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2005, 14:50
Replies: 13
Views: 2,927
Posted By dartman

On a/c with an approved engine failure warning...

On a/c with an approved engine failure warning system, certification allows one second for the pilot to recognise the failure, and commence the RTO. On a/c that do not have a engine failure warning...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jan 2005, 13:18
Replies: 5
Views: 2,793
Posted By dartman

There is no requirement to be inputting winds for...

There is no requirement to be inputting winds for every waypoint! Rather prior to departure input a TOC wind to give the FMC something to work with. Otherwise, too much time would be spend inputting...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jan 2005, 22:47
Replies: 16
Views: 6,052
Posted By dartman

without digging into the books on this. When you...

without digging into the books on this. When you are on the ground, the Max Alt, performance numbers are based on the manually input ZFW, GTOW, and C of G. This will give you a Max Alt of xxx.x Once...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2005, 02:58
Replies: 24
Views: 15,085
Posted By dartman

Boy, and I thought ANC was the tech stop! Whatish...

Boy, and I thought ANC was the tech stop! Whatish is the range of a classic 100 or 200 at MZFW, and if you limit the payload?
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