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Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2009, 06:14
Replies: 40
Views: 11,946
Posted By machonepointone

Flapless Landings

Just for the record, the POH for the PA28-161 states "In high wind conditions, particularly in strong crosswinds, it may be desirable to approach the ground at higher than normal speeds with partial...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2009, 08:47
Replies: 1
Views: 884
Posted By machonepointone

Integrated Training

Hi,

I cannot give you any info on Intercockpit but I understand that the current price for the integrated course at FTE is 102,000 Euros. I appreciate that it is a lot, but it is all inclusive...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Feb 2009, 09:37
Replies: 531
Views: 86,882
Posted By machonepointone

Ryanair Fees

I recently bought tickets from Jerez to Stansted and return and right at the end I see that Ryanair have charged me a "handling fee." Considering that I booked on-line, will be checking in on-line,...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2007, 08:47
Replies: 1,075
Views: 779,912
Posted By machonepointone

Wish I hadn't said that

Flap62,

No, not in a Cessna, but in a former life while in the military. Maybe I missed the point of this thread, but the impression I got that it was supposed to be humorous...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2007, 05:18
Replies: 1,075
Views: 779,912
Posted By machonepointone

I wish I hadn't said that

A few funnies(?), not necessarily to do with aviation.

Heard somewhere over southern England.

ATC controller to American aircraft. “QNH 1003, descend to 4000 feet.”

American...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2007, 08:07
Replies: 33
Views: 13,354
Posted By machonepointone

First Solos

When I was in the RAF, one of the flying tours I did was on the Shackleton. It was a Mark 2 converted for AEW, but after the fifth flight we (two new co-pilots) were sent off by ourselves to do five...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Mar 2007, 06:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,893
Posted By machonepointone

Gliding Range

The speed for best lift/drag ratio will depend on the AUW, therefore the heavier the aircraft the higher the speed. In still air conditions it makes no fifference to the range. However, when...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jan 2007, 06:54
Replies: 15
Views: 1,140
Posted By machonepointone

Seminars

Folks,

I have never done a seminar as I have always had to revalidate by doing a flight test plus experience (company policy), so I am not in a position to comment on the usefulness or otherwise...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Dec 2006, 03:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,467
Posted By machonepointone

ATPL Exams

I think that the change to multiple choice came later than the mid 70s. I did my ATPL writtens in 1985 and they were still essay type answers then, although I believe the change came not long after...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Oct 2006, 15:29
Replies: 3
Views: 2,104
Posted By machonepointone

FTE Employment

Hi,

As a former employee at FTE I can confirm Deltoya’s comments with one exception. The working week is five days but it is not Monday to Friday. FTE is a seven day a week operation and flying...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Jul 2006, 05:42
Replies: 53
Views: 7,610
Posted By machonepointone

Vmca

Interesting forum and one in which there will always be a confliction of ideas and opinions. My own experience/comments are are follows:-

1. I have always simulated an engine failure close to...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2006, 12:00
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By machonepointone

Mike Cross Not getting a mag drop when...

Mike Cross

Not getting a mag drop when switching one of the mags off could also mean that the magneto was not working in the first place. Either way, your course of action in shutting down is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Feb 2006, 13:55
Replies: 266
Views: 36,427
Posted By machonepointone

IR revalidation

The IR can be revalidated up to three months before the expiry date of the current one and the new rating will run from the expiry date of the old one. If the test is done before the old one lapses...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Nov 2005, 13:02
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By machonepointone

High Wing Drifter From what I read, your...

High Wing Drifter

From what I read, your explanation means that the initial cause of the pitch up is due to the forward movement of the C of P found in a swept wing. Only after that does the T...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Nov 2005, 11:09
Replies: 52
Views: 14,695
Posted By machonepointone

I remember the acronym for the downwind checks in...

I remember the acronym for the downwind checks in the Jet Provost when I was learning:-

Aunt and Uncle Fornicate Frequently However Weary =

Airbrakes - In
Undercarriage - Down
Flaps - Take...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Nov 2005, 10:05
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By machonepointone

Super Stalling

I can see how a swept wing can cause this phenomenon, but I don´t see how the T tail can cause it. I appreciate that the T tail can remain in the disturbed air from the wings and prevent recovery,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Sep 2005, 12:35
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By machonepointone

FI Renewal

You are partly correct in the format of the instructor test. The 45 minute talk does not necessarily have to be on the subject of the airborne exercies. For the flight test itself you can expect...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Aug 2005, 19:06
Replies: 16
Views: 12,928
Posted By machonepointone

Gliding Steep Turns

A long time ago I was told that an increase of speed is required not so much for the turn itself, but to cater for the situation where the nose needs to be raised in order to regain the correct...
Forum: Questions
23rd May 2005, 14:50
Replies: 100
Views: 15,513
Posted By machonepointone

Landing Clearance

Seloco,

I think that the answer to your question is that US controllers give What they call a "conditional" clearance. This works on the principle that it is conditional on any other events...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Mar 2005, 11:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By machonepointone

Naughtybutnice6792 The recent submissions...

Naughtybutnice6792

The recent submissions have had a lot of truth in them, but there is still a lot that perhaps has not been said (and I do not mean that to disparage any of the contributors). ...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2005, 07:38
Replies: 26
Views: 7,503
Posted By machonepointone

I seem to recall from the dim and distant past...

I seem to recall from the dim and distant past when I did the CFS course in the RAF that the requirement for maximum range in a jet was

1/SFC x IAS/Drag x TAS/IAS

1/SFC (SFC being Specific Fuel...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Dec 2004, 10:33
Replies: 23
Views: 11,153
Posted By machonepointone

Quite a lot has been written on this subject - a...

Quite a lot has been written on this subject - a lot of it wrong and misleading, especially what John Denker has written. To state that

“Extending the flaps gives the airfoil a shape that is...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Oct 2004, 16:05
Replies: 23
Views: 5,650
Posted By machonepointone

This didn't happen to me, but I heard it in the...

This didn't happen to me, but I heard it in the instructor's crerwroom when I was a QFI at RAF Valley flying the Hawk. One of the exercises we used to do was at high level (around the magic 40000...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2004, 18:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,790
Posted By machonepointone

Techman, You're right - I did miss the "S"...

Techman,

You're right - I did miss the "S" bit in John Farley's formula. Apologies to John.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2004, 16:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,790
Posted By machonepointone

Sorry, computer problem. The ñ should be p ...

Sorry, computer problem. The ñ should be p

Not quite, he left out the "S" part
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2004, 16:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,790
Posted By machonepointone

John Farley was almost correct, but the full...

John Farley was almost correct, but the full formula is Drag = Cd½ñV²S where:

Cd = Coefficient of Drag
ñ = Density of the Air
V² = Velocity (TAS) squared
S = Surface Area
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Sep 2004, 19:49
Replies: 36
Views: 7,998
Posted By machonepointone

For anybody out there who is considering FTE as a...

For anybody out there who is considering FTE as a training school for modular or integrated, I can assure them that it is not on the brink/skating on thin ice/on its last legs etc. Yes, the average...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Sep 2004, 11:48
Replies: 12
Views: 1,999
Posted By machonepointone

In order to get any reduction in flying hours on...

In order to get any reduction in flying hours on an integrated course it is necessary to hold a licence. Therefore The Butler would not get any reduction at all on his present 25 hours. With a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2004, 17:05
Replies: 15
Views: 1,132
Posted By machonepointone

GuinessQueen You are absolutely correct in...

GuinessQueen

You are absolutely correct in that the the CPL Skill Test doubles as the ME Class Rating. The point that I was trying to make is that, despite having the class rating and quite a few...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Aug 2004, 16:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,357
Posted By machonepointone

As an FIE, if somebody came out with that sort of...

As an FIE, if somebody came out with that sort of rubbish when I was testing him or her, they would fail the test. If it was an initial test I would discuss the matter with the school that ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2004, 16:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,132
Posted By machonepointone

I assume that we are talking about a modular IR...

I assume that we are talking about a modular IR course and not integrated. On the latter, if the school has an FNPT2, students will do 40 hours of sim time in that device plus some on a Frasca...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2004, 10:20
Replies: 118
Views: 30,058
Posted By machonepointone

Well, after eight pages and a lot of reading this...

Well, after eight pages and a lot of reading this post has finally come back to where it started - namely whether or not the A380 will be overweight.

I have just read a quote from Mike Blair in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Aug 2004, 05:52
Replies: 75
Views: 13,281
Posted By machonepointone

From personal experience my vote would be split...

From personal experience my vote would be split between the Canberra (good looks and handling, except when on one engine) and the Hawk (great fun and all but unbreakable). I have only had a couple...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Jul 2004, 20:37
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By machonepointone

Why 380?

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum or has already been discussed, but I am curious as to why the latest Airbus offering is the A380. To date each new type has been the next in sequence starting...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Jun 2004, 15:29
Replies: 5
Views: 5,316
Posted By machonepointone

HFD, The figure is correct. The maths...

HFD,

The figure is correct. The maths involved are as follows-

New Speed = Old Speed x Square root of new weight divided by the square root of the old weight. Give or take a few decimal...
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