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22nd Sep 2010, 12:53
Replies: 42
Views: 14,351
Posted By NO LAND 3

OK, this happened to me in Europe but I think...

OK, this happened to me in Europe but I think it's relevant: taking off with parallel runway ops in process. ATC: "cancel SID, after takeoff maintain rwy hdg, cleared for takeoff". At 400' engaging...
21st Sep 2010, 10:04
Replies: 42
Views: 14,351
Posted By NO LAND 3

If you read back through all the posts the point...

If you read back through all the posts the point that arises is the meaning depends on which country you are in. The problem is compounded because of different pilots and controllers interpretation...
Forum: Middle East
7th Apr 2010, 09:24
Replies: 26
Views: 8,921
Posted By NO LAND 3

Ah, but to be fair: just because the company is...

Ah, but to be fair: just because the company is enlightened enough to allow "controlled rest" (not all companies do) on the flight deck does not mean there has ever been a policy or obligation to...
Forum: Middle East
24th Mar 2010, 07:57
Replies: 44
Views: 15,013
Posted By NO LAND 3

MM, I'm just curious; without getting into...

MM,

I'm just curious; without getting into the rest of the debate, why are you posting here? Were you asked to, or is it for personal reasons?
Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2010, 08:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,211
Posted By NO LAND 3

How about this (as far as B777 goes): The...

How about this (as far as B777 goes):

The only relevance MLW has after an engine failure is that the Overweight Landing checklist will prohibit you from doing a F30 landing.

My opinion is that...
Forum: Middle East
4th Mar 2010, 05:30
Replies: 173
Views: 51,302
Posted By NO LAND 3

100 pilots = about 4% of total. Wouldn't...

100 pilots = about 4% of total.

Wouldn't that be about normal for an airline?
24th Feb 2010, 05:44
Replies: 60
Views: 12,938
Posted By NO LAND 3

I liked this post, although I think it appears to...

I liked this post, although I think it appears to fit in the context of the type of career Centaurus has had (and no disrespect intended). Specifically the FO is characterised as someone in the early...
Forum: Middle East
15th Feb 2010, 14:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,545
Posted By NO LAND 3

Please dump the thread. Too personal: anybody...

Please dump the thread. Too personal: anybody with an axe to grind can damage this person anonymously.
26th Jan 2010, 14:53
Replies: 182
Views: 28,103
Posted By NO LAND 3

No matter how good technology is or will get,...

No matter how good technology is or will get, large passenger aircraft will probably still need a crew on board to manage passengers and contingencies. Two of them will probably be designated tech...
Forum: Middle East
26th Jan 2010, 14:18
Replies: 40
Views: 29,132
Posted By NO LAND 3

He's right you know...

He's right you know...
10th Jan 2010, 04:59
Replies: 182
Views: 28,103
Posted By NO LAND 3

It comes down to an equation of risk vs reward: ...

It comes down to an equation of risk vs reward:
Is the risk of operating with reduced automation more than offset by the benefit of maintaining a high standard of instrument flying skills?
I like...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jan 2010, 05:30
Replies: 23
Views: 21,904
Posted By NO LAND 3

Hi, we do apply cold temp corrections to DA's and...

Hi, we do apply cold temp corrections to DA's and MDA's when OAT is 0 or below. But since this only involves setting it on the PFD rather than making any changes to the FMC it doesn't affect the...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2009, 23:51
Replies: 23
Views: 21,904
Posted By NO LAND 3

Thanks for a good discussion guys. My companys...

Thanks for a good discussion guys.
My companys SOPs are similar to Eckhards: We cannot use VNAV (ie instead we use use V/S or FPA) if any altitude modifications are made to the LEGS page at or...
Forum: Middle East
31st Dec 2009, 23:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,819
Posted By NO LAND 3

EPC is not a "club" in that sense Night; mainly a...

EPC is not a "club" in that sense Night; mainly a way of using group purchasing power to access beach clubs and other facilities that would otherwise be very expensive in Dubai (and keeping some...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Nov 2009, 03:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,006
Posted By NO LAND 3

For noise abatement we have no requirement for...

For noise abatement we have no requirement for the old ICAO A or NADP (er... is it 1 or 2?) procedure and can comply with gradients using an accel height of 1000'. Last time I looked in the CRAR text...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2009, 11:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,051
Posted By NO LAND 3

I think I see your point which is how come in the...

I think I see your point which is how come in the Boeing such a hypocritical system has evolved. On the one hand we have a super smart electronic checklist integrated with the aircraft systems which...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Nov 2009, 12:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,051
Posted By NO LAND 3

Thats been a standard sim upgrade loft scenario...

Thats been a standard sim upgrade loft scenario in EK for years. You pretty much knew what was coming when you saw the high MSA routing and the MEL.
Its not a rapid loss of cabin pressure when you...
11th Oct 2009, 11:03
Replies: 470
Views: 150,166
Posted By NO LAND 3

Its an endless circular argument but fascinating...

Its an endless circular argument but fascinating nonetheless.
It comes down to an equation of risk vs reward:
Is the risk of operating with reduced automation more than offset by the benefit of...
13th Sep 2009, 15:12
Replies: 25
Views: 4,957
Posted By NO LAND 3

I am under the impression this should be the case...

I am under the impression this should be the case for any JAR compliant airline. This is purely my opinion based on trawling through JAR regs which are themselves a little obtuse. The only occasion...
7th Aug 2009, 09:58
Replies: 414
Views: 284,467
Posted By NO LAND 3

I believe there was a mod involving strengthening...

I believe there was a mod involving strengthening the empenage. Although fatigue was a problem early in the types life it was resolved and the Nomad went on to become quite a successful ugly little...
Forum: Middle East
6th Aug 2009, 23:12
Replies: 33
Views: 6,957
Posted By NO LAND 3

Maybe they expect it to depart late!

Maybe they expect it to depart late!
5th Aug 2009, 09:06
Replies: 414
Views: 284,467
Posted By NO LAND 3

Accountants loved it. Compare the cost of...

Accountants loved it.

Compare the cost of capital, maintenance and operating to a Caravan and you begin to see its appeal. After all the measure of a successful aircraft is not just aesthetics....
Forum: Middle East
30th Jul 2009, 16:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,955
Posted By NO LAND 3

so why take the extra tonne?!

so why take the extra tonne?!
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jul 2009, 10:17
Replies: 103
Views: 31,671
Posted By NO LAND 3

SFLY: Been there, done that and more...

SFLY:

Been there, done that and more besides.
ULR is more fatiguing.

As opposed to tiring.
21st Jul 2009, 10:35
Replies: 24
Views: 4,401
Posted By NO LAND 3

Writing off what ammounts to a precedent setting...

Writing off what ammounts to a precedent setting case as being merely an issue of ego is petty and small-minded.
60 is not that old these days and a demotion could have real consequences in terms of...
20th Jul 2009, 09:27
Replies: 24
Views: 4,401
Posted By NO LAND 3

Would you get bypass pay if demoted like this? ...

Would you get bypass pay if demoted like this?
I guess this could be considered a class action as the outcome would set a precedent and therefore important for all NZ long haul pilots approaching...
Forum: Middle East
24th Jun 2009, 04:55
Replies: 71
Views: 26,005
Posted By NO LAND 3

Ditto You'd have to make the distinction...

Ditto
You'd have to make the distinction between stress of the actual job and stress associated with the wider EK lifestyle package. Theres a bit of a point spread between the two! Especially if you...
Forum: Middle East
13th Jun 2009, 08:24
Replies: 45
Views: 8,662
Posted By NO LAND 3

Its not the Contigency Fuel I'm worried about...

Its not the Contigency Fuel I'm worried about...
Forum: Middle East
13th Jun 2009, 07:23
Replies: 45
Views: 8,662
Posted By NO LAND 3

I agree with Wiley and Old King Coal. Unusual...

I agree with Wiley and Old King Coal.
Unusual to see factual, well reasoned and unemotional posts here...
Outrage for its own sake just makes the job harder for everyone and perpetrates urban...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jun 2009, 02:27
Replies: 47
Views: 8,717
Posted By NO LAND 3

yeahbutyeahbutyeahbut... I'm a bit...

yeahbutyeahbutyeahbut...
I'm a bit uncomfortable about appearing to be an apologist for the company but I feel the need to provide some balancing comments.
For those who remember our old policy the...
Forum: Middle East
31st May 2009, 13:25
Replies: 47
Views: 8,717
Posted By NO LAND 3

But in eight years I have never once needed the...

But in eight years I have never once needed the extra fuel, except for weather. So I kind of doubt I need it. My personal philosophy is to ensure I will arrive with enough to hold for at least 30...
Forum: Middle East
31st May 2009, 12:57
Replies: 47
Views: 8,717
Posted By NO LAND 3

I believe it was issued as an Information...

I believe it was issued as an Information Bulletin on the GCAA website. As far as I know it no longer exists.
Forum: Middle East
31st May 2009, 09:16
Replies: 47
Views: 8,717
Posted By NO LAND 3

Panther - a year ago I would have said you were...

Panther - a year ago I would have said you were just being paranoid. Now I think you make a fair point.

As an aside if you do the maths I believe its much cheaper for the company to have an...
Forum: Middle East
31st May 2009, 05:23
Replies: 47
Views: 8,717
Posted By NO LAND 3

Er...yeah. Not quite sure why, in good weather...

Er...yeah.
Not quite sure why, in good weather and with a radar environment, you think landing with 45 minutes endurance remaining is particularly brave? Particularly with Sharjah right next door...
Forum: Middle East
30th May 2009, 15:34
Replies: 47
Views: 8,717
Posted By NO LAND 3

I don't carry extra fuel into Dubai unless...

I don't carry extra fuel into Dubai unless there's fog or TS - holding for half an hour still gets me on the ground with around 45 mins fuel remaining. Personally I actually think guys are way too...
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