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Forum: ATC Issues
24th Aug 2012, 20:15
Replies: 2
Views: 2,471
Posted By cheapfuel

Guess simplicity can be confusing. SID's contain...

Guess simplicity can be confusing. SID's contain all kinds of instructions, and to see it printed out, and not being able to use it, leads one to wonder why they even have it printed out. Guess it's...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Aug 2012, 00:33
Replies: 2
Views: 2,471
Posted By cheapfuel

SID Departure question

Looking at the Departure SID from Houston Hobby (INDUSTRY), I am curious about the wording and it's revelance in the 'Departure Route Description'. There are three transition routes that are labeled...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Dec 2011, 19:40
Replies: 6
Views: 7,076
Posted By cheapfuel

737-800NGX (PMDG) packs/engine start

Simulator PMDG 737-800 NGX :: During engine start, it appears that with either engine , a pack must be either in 'auto' or 'high', in order to get about 40psi duct pressure. If the packs are off ,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Nov 2010, 22:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By cheapfuel

25 R &25 L

Ah, I got it now ! Both the government and I made a mistake. My mistake was I was looking at the 25 L chart, but referring to it in the question as 25 R. Obvious after looking at 'both ' of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Nov 2010, 12:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By cheapfuel

approach chart question KLAS 25R

Knocked my brain tryin' to figure this out !
FAA ILS/LOC RWY 25R at KLAS (McCarren)
Plan section
CROWE and PRINO fix's
Chart says 8000 to PRINO 210*(0.2) and LOC (19)
I am confused. It...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2010, 18:27
Replies: 1
Views: 570
Posted By cheapfuel

departure chart question-Tucson intl

KTUS--- BURRO TWO DEPARTURE chart :
In the ' Take-off obstacle notes ' there is reference to ""Multiple bushes and vent 1126' from DER"" etc etc etc. I know what a bush is, but have no idea what a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Jan 2008, 21:05
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By cheapfuel

Believe you are correct. I neglected to look at...

Believe you are correct. I neglected to look at the 'plan view', and now see that there is an obstruction (310') at/nearby ARBIE.. Makes sense now. T/y
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jan 2008, 22:22
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By cheapfuel

landing minima format question

Am trying to figure out the difference's in the the LAX ILS/LOC 24R minimas. Their are two Localizer approaches for this runway. I am confused at 'what is the purpose of the 2nd one listed' , which...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jan 2008, 00:07
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By cheapfuel

After rechecking, it is DVV, . I must keep in...

After rechecking, it is DVV, . I must keep in mind that back to back 'V's, can look like a 'W'
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2008, 20:11
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By cheapfuel

I looked at the enroute chart, and it probably is...

I looked at the enroute chart, and it probably is Iowa City VOR (IOW), which is where J60 and J146 meet. Must have been a 'typo' by someone--- , I guess if one merges the 'I' and the 'O', you may end...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2008, 12:45
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By cheapfuel

filed flight plan question

Looking at a SWA flight plan from kcle - klas. ( amrst1 amrst wwv115 wwv gsh j60 DW hbu j146 dvc grnpa1 ). question is : what does DW represent ? thanks ahead
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Feb 2007, 15:03
Replies: 6
Views: 845
Posted By cheapfuel

Thanks all. My computer was down for a couple...

Thanks all. My computer was down for a couple days, and unable to reply. I guess it was 'tailshake' as 'not-so fantastic' states. Do not think it was the main wing flexing, because the shadow was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Feb 2007, 21:04
Replies: 6
Views: 845
Posted By cheapfuel

737-700 horizontal stabalizer question

Last week while on a SWA flight from KHOU to KLAS, I had a window seat a few rows behind the wing. This was an early morning flight, flying more or less from east to west. The sun evidently was at...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2007, 14:41
Replies: 14
Views: 6,134
Posted By cheapfuel

Thanks everyone, I am pretty sure I now...

Thanks everyone, I am pretty sure I now understand the 'pneumatic' portion of the operation of this valve( and probably other 'electric pneumatic' valves). It appears that the valve itself utilizes...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2007, 01:51
Replies: 14
Views: 6,134
Posted By cheapfuel

BTW, I am well into my 60's, retired refinery...

BTW, I am well into my 60's, retired refinery technician, held Pvt/Instr /SEL. With about 5 hours in 737-200 simulator. However, over the last 6 years, I have spent a lot of time studying the 737-300...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2007, 01:41
Replies: 14
Views: 6,134
Posted By cheapfuel

how does the valve operate?

Thanks Wileydog3 & yachno1: I now understand the flow.---- Regarding the switch itself, my little info book says it sourced from DC bus 1, with the valve being pneumatic. Maybe I am getting 'way over...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jan 2007, 22:15
Replies: 14
Views: 6,134
Posted By cheapfuel

737 Classic engine anti-ice

Questions regarding the ant-ice operation of the Classic 737: (1)The switch is electrically operated. The valve itself is pneumatically operated. What is the source of the air to operate to operate...
Forum: Questions
10th Oct 2003, 04:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,278
Posted By cheapfuel

9/11/01-- How were aircraft in flight informed?

I have oftened wondered in what manner were the pilots in flight on 9/11 informed of the happenings as they were occurring. Did the atc folks broadcast in the open to all listening aircraft a general...
Forum: Questions
16th Aug 2003, 11:03
Replies: 3
Views: 3,458
Posted By cheapfuel

Taxilane

I came across the terminolgy"Taxilane", which I have never heard of before, and I may be wrong, but it appears to have a different meaning than "Taxiway". This was in reference to the Las Vegas...
Forum: Questions
16th Jun 2003, 23:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
Posted By cheapfuel

Pancho--I got it now!! thanks alot

Pancho--I got it now!! thanks alot
Forum: Questions
16th Jun 2003, 10:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
Posted By cheapfuel

Thank you TR and SLT-- am a little confused on...

Thank you TR and SLT-- am a little confused on one item though. If the packs are turned off for the take-off, what is pressurizing the fusalage. I understand that the plane is pressurized 200 ft...
Forum: Questions
15th Jun 2003, 11:34
Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
Posted By cheapfuel

737 apu use during take-off/landing

Assuming that I am correct in saying that the engine bleeds are normally closed for the takeoff and landing, and the APU is in use for the takeoff/ landing, at what point of time/altitude is the...
Forum: Questions
24th Apr 2003, 09:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By cheapfuel

Passenger window (& small hole)

I have often wondered what the "small hole" located near the center bottom of the window is for. And, also, how is that window constructed? Appears to be just a layer of plexiglass,and a layer of...
Forum: Questions
15th Apr 2003, 22:42
Replies: 5
Views: 4,330
Posted By cheapfuel

Thank you Sonny--APU question is satisfied.--What...

Thank you Sonny--APU question is satisfied.--What I was getting at relating to one tank suction feeding both engines was : Will both engines be capable of continuous operation receiving fuel from one...
Forum: Questions
15th Apr 2003, 11:00
Replies: 5
Views: 4,330
Posted By cheapfuel

737-300 fuel/suction feeding

737-300---With the fuel crossfeed valve in the open position,it is possible to feed both engines from one tank utilizing that tanks fuel pumps. My question is in reguard to suction feeding. Can one...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2003, 07:21
Replies: 6
Views: 5,945
Posted By cheapfuel

Thanks BOAC and ENG123: I had a hunch it was...

Thanks BOAC and ENG123: I had a hunch it was sensor controlled and operated independently of ac/dc, but just could not find that info. Thanks again
Forum: Tech Log
29th Mar 2003, 08:49
Replies: 6
Views: 5,945
Posted By cheapfuel

737-300 ram air door

737-300: what is the purpose of the "ram air full open" light. We know it is full open on the ground, and full open in the air when the flaps are extended. And from what I have read, the door will...
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