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Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2003, 13:07
Replies: 54
Views: 26,766
Posted By wellthis

Oh boy, the infamous 'stick', and the stories of...

Oh boy, the infamous 'stick', and the stories of an instructor that said to the candidates it was like their buddy's di**, they don't want to touch it too much!! One quick candidate said: 'actually...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2003, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,582
Posted By wellthis

Just a couple of things to add. I don't think...

Just a couple of things to add. I don't think MOCA is company specific as it is min obstacle clearance altitude on the airway, and depending on what navaids are used in its construction, it's about...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2003, 12:34
Replies: 10
Views: 3,806
Posted By wellthis

Agreed, I believe using max reverser will almost...

Agreed, I believe using max reverser will almost certainly put you in the ditch!
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2003, 12:23
Replies: 64
Views: 19,619
Posted By wellthis

Boeing has a little line that says ...in the...

Boeing has a little line that says ...in the event of a failure after V1, there'll be no recall until 400 feet. Curious if AF had something like that, and why the crew deviated from it. I know...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Nov 2003, 01:47
Replies: 35
Views: 9,277
Posted By wellthis

747FOCAL, thanks for providing the comic relief,...

747FOCAL, thanks for providing the comic relief, it was great!

It does seems odd that First is not upstairs, high noise level would make some sense. You are right though that BA does provide best...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2003, 01:08
Replies: 16
Views: 11,133
Posted By wellthis

Idlethrust, No axe to grind of any kind. I...

Idlethrust,

No axe to grind of any kind. I don't appreciate those that in an attempt to raise their status lower others', so that they feel high and mighty in comparison. That's all.

It is...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Nov 2003, 10:46
Replies: 13
Views: 3,377
Posted By wellthis

Meritocracy is good where the company is fair in...

Meritocracy is good where the company is fair in rewarding merit and not favoured group.

Seniority is good where it is at least nation-wide and one does not have to start over again in a new...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2003, 10:24
Replies: 16
Views: 11,133
Posted By wellthis

Are you suggesting the others didn't and...

Are you suggesting the others didn't and therefore aircandaflot pilots are better?!
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
8th Nov 2003, 14:14
Replies: 60
Views: 13,688
Posted By wellthis

It is unfair, especially for pilots, to not only...

It is unfair, especially for pilots, to not only put the blame with such certainty on the crew of a doomed aircraft, but contribute it to panic as well. There are so many variables in a complex...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Nov 2003, 12:53
Replies: 15
Views: 2,407
Posted By wellthis

HBP is the symptom of possibly many things. The...

HBP is the symptom of possibly many things. The top ones on the list are: Obesity, Nicotine/caffeine/alcohol, lack of exercise, Stress, and Genetics. Except for the last one, I'd say focus on the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Nov 2003, 04:12
Replies: 165
Views: 31,940
Posted By wellthis

I have to admit I haven't read the whole thread,...

I have to admit I haven't read the whole thread, but I offer this to the discussion: Smoking onboard is unsafe, that's why it was abandoned. Furthermore, it is against most federal laws to smoke...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Nov 2003, 03:51
Replies: 51
Views: 24,497
Posted By wellthis

A lot has been said about the advantages of the...

A lot has been said about the advantages of the RB211 engine, which is why it is a bit surprising to hear about its high noise signature. Would anyone have a link/reference for this?
Thanks in...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Nov 2003, 03:41
Replies: 16
Views: 11,133
Posted By wellthis

92 pax on a 330? Good Lord, no wonder they're...

92 pax on a 330?
Good Lord, no wonder they're bankrupt!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Oct 2003, 10:30
Replies: 143
Views: 19,812
Posted By wellthis

I think nowadays most sub-consciously agree that...

I think nowadays most sub-consciously agree that although we are one people and may be united, but all should also celebrate their culture and its uniqueness and that our differences make this (blue)...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Oct 2003, 10:15
Replies: 9
Views: 3,371
Posted By wellthis

HolyMoly that's an interesting discussion!! ...

HolyMoly that's an interesting discussion!!

While we are on the topic of radiation and its various effects on pilots, how does everyone feel about a radiation monitor system? Does any airline...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Oct 2003, 08:02
Replies: 143
Views: 19,812
Posted By wellthis

I do agree that sometimes the english speaking...

I do agree that sometimes the english speaking folks get creative and deviate from the standard terminology, but speaking two different languages in the same terminal area is far more dangerous. The...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Oct 2003, 03:37
Replies: 43
Views: 11,231
Posted By wellthis

Airplanes are certified at all weights to abort...

Airplanes are certified at all weights to abort at the published V1 and come to a safe stop in the condition given for that certification, not just dry VRF days and experienced crews. Plus any crew...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2003, 12:32
Replies: 43
Views: 11,231
Posted By wellthis

As mentioned above by many, the 80 kts call is...

As mentioned above by many, the 80 kts call is also for incaptication. Let's elaborate on that a little bit, shall we? Skipper's leg, at 80 kts he blacks out, in which case, a second call from the...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2003, 01:58
Replies: 7
Views: 6,514
Posted By wellthis

I believe that LED in transit (and other flaps...

I believe that LED in transit (and other flaps malfunction for that matter) are covered in the QRH in detail.

If it is only one of the lights (overhead or centre console) and visually confirmed...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Oct 2003, 01:02
Replies: 7
Views: 6,514
Posted By wellthis

Indeed the limitation is on the LEDs/slats and...

Indeed the limitation is on the LEDs/slats and not the TE flaps. Simple case being the modified B727s with winglets with higher ceiling (I believe 41000') and farther range due to fuel savings. ...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Sep 2003, 11:31
Replies: 13
Views: 7,091
Posted By wellthis

Where I have seen, it's been 1,000 lbs unwritten...

Where I have seen, it's been 1,000 lbs unwritten rule/airmenship on Take-off to prevent the possibility of pump damage and the nuisance of the recall light associated with high deck angles. As you...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Sep 2003, 00:56
Replies: 23
Views: 6,942
Posted By wellthis

My understanding is that the MEL is indeed for...

My understanding is that the MEL is indeed for pre push-back, but also after it while taxiing-provided your operator has trained the crew and has the procedure in place.

In that case, if a failure...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2003, 04:31
Replies: 246
Views: 59,105
Posted By wellthis

More discussion on this issue is clarifying how...

More discussion on this issue is clarifying how important it is for the EK group. I wish you well as I think EK has a bright future and there is a lot of experience in its right seats. I am...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2003, 10:16
Replies: 14
Views: 6,343
Posted By wellthis

As mentioned above, thin frost on the fuselage...

As mentioned above, thin frost on the fuselage and under the wing due to coldsoaking is acceptable, but haven't heard of any country/operator that allows it on the top.

If you guys don't need...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2003, 09:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,796
Posted By wellthis

Well, your transfer bus #2 is powered by GEN1, so...

Well, your transfer bus #2 is powered by GEN1, so it won't be working, but check and see if DC bus2 isn't powered by BAT bus? And as for bleed valves, regardless of how they're powered, they'll stay...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2003, 01:02
Replies: 66
Views: 12,938
Posted By wellthis

Well this clearly involves some airmanship and...

Well this clearly involves some airmanship and opinions may vary somewhat, and this is simply one of many:

On DEP: the emergency turns in rwy analysis are usually for obstacle avoidance and they...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2003, 00:37
Replies: 10
Views: 8,807
Posted By wellthis

As you know there are 2 panels of flight spoilers...

As you know there are 2 panels of flight spoilers and 2 panels of ground spoilers on each wing. Upon landing and provided the AUTO SPEED BRAKE is armed, with thrust levers at idle and wheel spin-up...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2003, 00:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,796
Posted By wellthis

Only three switches in the pressurization panel...

Only three switches in the pressurization panel are AC: engine bleeds, and isolation valve, and they will stay where they were, which is normally open in flight for bleed air. The pack valves are...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2003, 23:20
Replies: 19
Views: 4,215
Posted By wellthis

As for the difference between MVA & MSA, it might...

As for the difference between MVA & MSA, it might be due to reception of the navaid in the center of the MSA circle, which you won't need since you're on vectors, or it could be due to a localized...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2003, 12:48
Replies: 19
Views: 4,215
Posted By wellthis

MSA or Minimum Sector Altitude should have the...

MSA or Minimum Sector Altitude should have the same meaning everywhere I believe as it is minimum obstacle (not terrain) clearance. You'll probably find that in the areas that it is used in...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2003, 23:22
Replies: 14
Views: 10,191
Posted By wellthis

It is dangerous in the way that one does not get...

It is dangerous in the way that one does not get a confirmation of LED/slats movement. Suppose one get no LEDs and continues slowing down to 170 kts, in the turn to final if one is heavy and sloppy...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2003, 14:15
Replies: 23
Views: 4,100
Posted By wellthis

My understanding is that the B757 wing is a very...

My understanding is that the B757 wing is a very clean swept and 'fast' wing. That along with the long narrow body does not produce sufficient lift at low speeds, hence even greater need for 'high...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2003, 14:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Posted By wellthis

The TAT temps are very reliable. Using the chart...

The TAT temps are very reliable. Using the chart you'll find that normally around -16 TAT, you won't need anti ice in cruise and climb (meaning SAT is under -40). Keep in mind however that you'll...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2003, 12:40
Replies: 14
Views: 10,191
Posted By wellthis

My understanding of the 'football' is that flaps...

My understanding of the 'football' is that flaps 2 improved cilmb(overrun) take-off probably allows the highest weight from a 6500'-7500' rwy. However, contrary to one of the posts above, I don't...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2003, 03:52
Replies: 246
Views: 59,105
Posted By wellthis

Rumor has it that DE's be shortly posted on the...

Rumor has it that DE's be shortly posted on the net. Although it is probably better to promote from within, the company needs extra lift rapidly and experienced commanders NOW as they can fill all...
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