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Search: Posts Made By: GearDoor
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Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2013, 20:27
Replies: 512
Views: 314,239
Posted By GearDoor

Actually, that is a decision that a passenger is...

Actually, that is a decision that a passenger is capable of making. Also, I would dictate which doors to use during an evacuation, if I felt the need to.
Forum: Canada
19th May 2011, 20:51
Replies: 0
Views: 1,607
Posted By GearDoor

Air Canada Pilots vote down TA

The proposed TA was voted down this afternoon by a margin of 66.6% (33.4% for) with a 97.7% voter turnout. Hopefully something better will come out of this. (Can't see it being worse.)
CM
Forum: Tech Log
27th May 2010, 02:14
Replies: 9
Views: 7,751
Posted By GearDoor

A320 auto brakes

Does anyone other than me dislike LO mode? It would be perfect if the time to activation was 2 s like MED mode.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th Apr 2010, 17:03
Replies: 8
Views: 3,249
Posted By GearDoor

I also did an interview (two actually, I made it...

I also did an interview (two actually, I made it to Hong Kong) but didn't get the job. I read in an airline pilot interview book after the fact, to remember that the technical portion of the...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Nov 2009, 20:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,944
Posted By GearDoor

Because the indicators show yellow/alternate...

Because the indicators show yellow/alternate braking pressure. After engine start, the brakes revert to the normal green system.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Apr 2009, 16:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,752
Posted By GearDoor

OOps, you are correct. 210 kts it the speed when...

OOps, you are correct. 210 kts it the speed when making a config selection from 2 to 1, you will get 1+F. My bad. Better study, got a sim coming up.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Apr 2009, 05:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,752
Posted By GearDoor

It shouldn't be possible to acheive Config 1+F...

It shouldn't be possible to acheive Config 1+F because you have to be less than 100 kts if in the air.

At our company, the call is "Go-around, flaps", TOGA and rotate to FD. PNF retracts the flaps...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jul 2008, 03:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,688
Posted By GearDoor

A319 Dual Channel FADEC fault

It is my understanding that if both FADEC channel A and B pack it in, that the engine will shut down. Does it shut down, or does it just go to idle?
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2007, 17:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,271
Posted By GearDoor

At my company, idle reverse and as required...

At my company, idle reverse and as required autobrakes is normal for landing. The main reason is fuel saving. Idle reverse burns less fuel, and allows you to shut one engine down sooner on the taxi...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2007, 23:19
Replies: 22
Views: 5,321
Posted By GearDoor

I thought that for long-range cruise, as the...

I thought that for long-range cruise, as the aircraft gets lighter due to fuel burn off, you step-climb gradually, and slow down. I saw graphical proof in a text book once.
Forum: Canada
27th Oct 2006, 20:05
Replies: 61
Views: 14,387
Posted By GearDoor

Job Requirements To fly for Air Canada,...

Job Requirements

To fly for Air Canada, pilots must meet certain basic requirements:

*1000 hours of fixed wing flying time
*Completion of schooling to the university entrance level. Ability to...
Forum: Canada
9th Oct 2006, 15:29
Replies: 32
Views: 8,017
Posted By GearDoor

I still havn't heard back yet. I'll chock it up...

I still havn't heard back yet. I'll chock it up to the long weekend. It's been almost four weeks since I did the tests. Hopefully I'll hear something this week. The suspense isn't killing me yet,...
Forum: Canada
2nd Oct 2006, 16:48
Replies: 32
Views: 8,017
Posted By GearDoor

Congrats, I did my interview in YWG on Aug 17,...

Congrats,
I did my interview in YWG on Aug 17, then the tests in YYZ on Sept 12. I havn't heard anything yet. Two co-workers did interviews in the same time period, and neither have heard anything...
Forum: Canada
8th May 2006, 03:09
Replies: 0
Views: 932
Posted By GearDoor

ACPA talks

Hey everyone, I heard that ACE and ACPA were supposed to commence talks about various subjects on Thursday. Some of the issues I've heard of are EMB 175/190 pay, direct entry onto the 320 for new...
Forum: Canada
19th Oct 2005, 18:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,368
Posted By GearDoor

Hmm, interesting. Maybe he thought it was time...

Hmm, interesting. Maybe he thought it was time to cash out the chips?
Forum: Tech Log
1st Sep 2005, 21:51
Replies: 19
Views: 4,915
Posted By GearDoor

I am wondering the same thing. I just noticed...

I am wondering the same thing. I just noticed that same phenomenon today.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2005, 02:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,429
Posted By GearDoor

I agree with icebreaker, but I always used three...

I agree with icebreaker, but I always used three full cranks back from full nose down. Would adjust either way up to about 3/4 of a turn based on load distribution. Trim indicators are usless.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2005, 04:51
Replies: 17
Views: 10,963
Posted By GearDoor

Wouldn't the winglets on the airbus be to reduce...

Wouldn't the winglets on the airbus be to reduce induced drag at altitude as well? I know induced drag is at a maximum at low speed, but Di increases as air density decreases, ie: at high altitude...
Forum: Canada
25th Jun 2005, 16:50
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Has anyone not in the hiring pool been contacted...

Has anyone not in the hiring pool been contacted for an interview yet? I havn't heard of anyone getting called yet.
Forum: Canada
2nd Jun 2005, 18:20
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

I heard the same thing on a different forum...

I heard the same thing on a different forum yesterday.
Forum: Canada
22nd May 2005, 01:04
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Inuksuk, Just when I thought this thread was...

Inuksuk,

Just when I thought this thread was dead, more awesome info.

Like I mentioned before, I received an email from the company requesting to update my e-application. From what I...
Forum: Canada
15th May 2005, 15:14
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

I heard the same thing from my furloughed friend....

I heard the same thing from my furloughed friend. 600 new hires in the next year. However, that doesn't include any growth, only retirements (if I understood correctly). Retirements ramp up...
Forum: Canada
12th May 2005, 04:53
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Inuksuk, Yeah, I was referring to the blurb...

Inuksuk,

Yeah, I was referring to the blurb on the website. I've written a tech quiz as part of another interview, so I assume it would be very similar, if implemented. I have most of the...
Forum: Canada
11th May 2005, 20:09
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Thanks for all the great info (but keep it coming...

Thanks for all the great info (but keep it coming if you can) regarding hiring rumors.

I've got a University degree, and an Aviation Diploma, as well as a fair bit of large turbo-prop EFIS time. ...
Forum: Canada
21st Apr 2005, 02:42
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Thanks for that. I actually have that site...

Thanks for that. I actually have that site bookmarked on my computer at home. I guess 180 min would pretty much cover most everything.
Forum: Canada
19th Apr 2005, 15:45
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Heard yesterday that interviews planned in...

Heard yesterday that interviews planned in September with hiring in November, this year.

On another note: Rumors have it that AC may be replacing wide-body Airbus types and 767's with 787 and 777...
Forum: Canada
15th Apr 2005, 21:26
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

When I worked at Burger King, none of the...

When I worked at Burger King, none of the managers made that much. And besides, you won't go home smelling like whoppers and poutine after your done work.
Forum: Canada
14th Apr 2005, 14:47
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Check out www.airlinepilotpay.com

Check out www.airlinepilotpay.com
Forum: Canada
14th Apr 2005, 01:36
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Hmmm, very interesting. Hopefully one could at...

Hmmm, very interesting. Hopefully one could at least get an interview soon.
Forum: Canada
13th Apr 2005, 15:56
Replies: 172
Views: 30,412
Posted By GearDoor

Red Team hiring?

I heard at work the other day that Air Canada will be hiring in November. Something about all furloughed pilots recalled plus approximately 200 new hires.

Also, does anyone know if they are...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Feb 2005, 00:35
Replies: 12
Views: 5,397
Posted By GearDoor

I think the problem with the landing gear may...

I think the problem with the landing gear may have something to do with the simulated landing they do with the wheels spooled up backwards to simulate the rapid increase in tire spool up.

I was...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2005, 15:23
Replies: 26
Views: 7,579
Posted By GearDoor

Thanks for all the responses. The one thing I...

Thanks for all the responses. The one thing I forgot about at the time was that you need to have the engines operating at their max effficiency rpm. HTBJ makes reference to that at the beginning.
...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2005, 02:04
Replies: 26
Views: 7,579
Posted By GearDoor

Speed for maximum range

A co-worker has an interview coming up with Cathay Pacific. Since I had been through the interview process, I offered my assistance on a few topics, since I see myself as somewhat knowedgeable in...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Feb 2005, 00:19
Replies: 7
Views: 4,163
Posted By GearDoor

Wow, I'm really impressed with the scientific...

Wow, I'm really impressed with the scientific knowledge of some of the members to this website. I knew the answer to the initial question was something like 39 * sqrt(temp (K)), but I had no idea...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
13th Jan 2005, 15:38
Replies: 15
Views: 1,453
Posted By GearDoor

Your're both wrong. I'm Canadian, and when I did...

Your're both wrong. I'm Canadian, and when I did my SO interview last February, everyone was given the english test. It is easy if you have spoken english your whole life. All you have to do is...
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