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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2022, 22:30
Replies: 36
Views: 7,563
Posted By DraggieDriver

That would be risk management, wouldn't it? They...

That would be risk management, wouldn't it? They know if the limit were 14 hours then the rostered duties would routinely be 13 hours 55 minutes, and every time there were delays you'd be beyond the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2022, 08:01
Replies: 604
Views: 1,072,008
Posted By DraggieDriver

This article indicates B737-700 IGW would have...

This article indicates B737-700 IGW would have several features of the -800, "will use a 737-700 fuselage, combined with the strengthened wing, centre body and landing gear of the larger -800."...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2017, 05:46
Replies: 266
Views: 39,361
Posted By DraggieDriver

Any time my cabin crew come to me with a concern...

Any time my cabin crew come to me with a concern about a passenger I will back their judgement on best course of action. If ground staff seem hesitant to comply with my request to offload a pax I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2017, 04:28
Replies: 266
Views: 39,361
Posted By DraggieDriver

Framer, it would be pointless of the station...

Framer, it would be pointless of the station manager not to comply with the wishes of the captain, regardless of who has the current legal authority before the aircraft has moved under own power -...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2017, 00:47
Replies: 271
Views: 171,425
Posted By DraggieDriver

Compare picture 2 to 3 and you see in 2 all of...

Compare picture 2 to 3 and you see in 2 all of the nuts missing as well as the larger tube which in picture 3 is being held by one nut. It looks to me like the pictures are out of sequence, and show...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Nov 2016, 04:31
Replies: 33
Views: 23,353
Posted By DraggieDriver

CPDLC only :)

CPDLC only :)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Oct 2016, 03:21
Replies: 65
Views: 34,697
Posted By DraggieDriver

How about...

How about https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/fatigue-rule-cao-481-transition-period-extended-12-months
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2016, 08:22
Replies: 34
Views: 7,372
Posted By DraggieDriver

It can't possibly be that simple, there must be...

It can't possibly be that simple, there must be some other aspect missing.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Sep 2013, 09:08
Replies: 187
Views: 45,202
Posted By DraggieDriver

Anything with an FMC and running on Cost Index...

Anything with an FMC and running on Cost Index will not be maintaining a constant planned TAS - actual TAS will change dynamically based on wind, & weight throughout the flight. With ADS-B and/or...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2013, 09:03
Replies: 89
Views: 48,491
Posted By DraggieDriver

Then all it needs is automatic flap extension...

Then all it needs is automatic flap extension system in case of underspeed, automatic gear extension system in case of radalt < 1500' and established on an approach, automatic gear retraction system...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Aug 2013, 05:33
Replies: 140
Views: 43,722
Posted By DraggieDriver

Donk, not quite right, one may be stationary wrt...

Donk, not quite right, one may be stationary wrt your frame of reference, as the stationary object will still exert an equal and opposite force on the moving object, thus both objects will experience...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2012, 22:12
Replies: 63
Views: 27,466
Posted By DraggieDriver

Not if you get ATIS via ACARS and print it out :)

Not if you get ATIS via ACARS and print it out :)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2012, 02:55
Replies: 7
Views: 4,982
Posted By DraggieDriver

Take the SZW and subtract half the approximate...

Take the SZW and subtract half the approximate fuel for the zone. It's going to be in the ballpark of 5000 kg for the leg, isn't it? even if you use the lowest fuel flow possible (light weight, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2012, 03:34
Replies: 30
Views: 6,674
Posted By DraggieDriver

Umm.. I think the obvious thing would be to go...

Umm.. I think the obvious thing would be to go for your first ever flight. You have 0 hours right now, so do you know you would enjoy flying or do you just think you would?

I only ask because one...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2012, 03:20
Replies: 309
Views: 69,789
Posted By DraggieDriver

jet fuel price can't be the main reason

Still blaming high price of fuel... This link seems to refute that: Jet Fuel - Daily Price - Commodity Prices - Price Charts, Data, and News - IndexMundi...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Aug 2012, 02:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,574
Posted By DraggieDriver

I know of one time this was possible, but the...

I know of one time this was possible, but the owner was a RAAFie.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Aug 2012, 05:34
Replies: 20
Views: 27,447
Posted By DraggieDriver

It's available for very limited Android tablets...

It's available for very limited Android tablets at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jeppesen.android.tc
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2012, 08:45
Replies: 45
Views: 12,028
Posted By DraggieDriver

Obviously you've never walked past the NAV1...

Obviously you've never walked past the NAV1 station of a Draggie then and just for fun put your half-full coffee cup on the poor nav's desk to observe the fascinating standing wave patterns that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jul 2012, 07:22
Replies: 140
Views: 32,756
Posted By DraggieDriver

Hey, Nautilus Blue, Any chance of getting...

Hey, Nautilus Blue,

Any chance of getting something like an "Expect J5A arrival RWY 21" with the JULIM time/speed requirement? It's just that if we sit there aiming to make that time and speed...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jun 2012, 01:22
Replies: 19
Views: 8,464
Posted By DraggieDriver

So by process of elimination neither one of those...

So by process of elimination neither one of those can be correct, and now you have a better chance of picking the right one. ;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th May 2012, 15:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,574
Posted By DraggieDriver

boltz, depends on the engine. Rollers use EPR,...

boltz,
depends on the engine. Rollers use EPR, CFM's don't. CFM flex/ATM affect N1's.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th May 2012, 01:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By DraggieDriver

Personally, I find the old "NO AUTOLAND"...

Personally, I find the old "NO AUTOLAND" approaches the scariest :)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2012, 09:28
Replies: 140
Views: 32,756
Posted By DraggieDriver

Nautilus, So what would the amount of...

Nautilus,

So what would the amount of holding fuel you think aircraft should hold when planning to land in Perth? Personally, I wouldn't depart with less than trip fuel plus holding to PTL, plus...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2012, 09:03
Replies: 140
Views: 32,756
Posted By DraggieDriver

Nautilus Blue, Could you please explain what...

Nautilus Blue,

Could you please explain what the aircraft has done wrong in your scenario:

Edit: assuming of course that COBT times if applicable were complied with
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2012, 01:55
Replies: 140
Views: 32,756
Posted By DraggieDriver

Icarus, No, the point is the ATC required...

Icarus,

No, the point is the ATC required fix time does not change, but the aircraft's estimate of crossing the fix does - eg when it's all crosswind and the runway changes from 21 to 03, suddenly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2012, 01:44
Replies: 140
Views: 32,756
Posted By DraggieDriver

Plazbot, Leaving the star that late only...

Plazbot,

Leaving the star that late only gives you 6 minutes in the cruise to adjust your speed, which will comfortably only give you about +/- 30 seconds. This then leads to descent speeds and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2012, 14:31
Replies: 140
Views: 32,756
Posted By DraggieDriver

Sounds like the RTA's should be on fixes before...

Sounds like the RTA's should be on fixes before descent then, doesn't it. You do realise that even something as small as the visual star vs the ILS star can change the fix crossing time by over a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2012, 01:52
Replies: 7
Views: 3,126
Posted By DraggieDriver

Well, people have died in Fiji in this flood, so...

Well, people have died in Fiji in this flood, so that should put your friend's problem in some perspective.

If you try this: Cheap flights from Melbourne to Tarawa at Skyscanner...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2012, 12:19
Replies: 10
Views: 3,824
Posted By DraggieDriver

according to airliners.net (and google) ...

according to airliners.net (and google)
777-200 - Range 229 tonne MTOW 7000km (3780nm), 233 tonne MTOW 7778km (4200nm), 247 tonne MTOW range 9537km (5150nm).
777-200ER - 263 tonne MTOW range...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2012, 10:00
Replies: 10
Views: 3,824
Posted By DraggieDriver

I would assume that's also with no performance...

I would assume that's also with no performance limiting CDL's applied.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2012, 07:25
Replies: 10
Views: 3,824
Posted By DraggieDriver

That would depend on the QNH, temperature,...

That would depend on the QNH, temperature, airfield elevation and obstacles in the OEI departure path. Possibly further affected by company policies on flex thrust use and headwind allowance.

In...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2011, 09:53
Replies: 2
Views: 3,562
Posted By DraggieDriver

http://www.pprune.org/tech-log/349148-b737-fail-op...

http://www.pprune.org/tech-log/349148-b737-fail-operational.html
Forum: Tech Log
11th Sep 2008, 12:11
Replies: 32
Views: 21,639
Posted By DraggieDriver

The min takeoff weights on the b737-700igw for...

The min takeoff weights on the b737-700igw for different engine de-rates (the heavier you are the more engine power you're allowed) relate to amount of rudder force available during a takeoff with an...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jul 2008, 10:48
Replies: 6
Views: 7,253
Posted By DraggieDriver

Flight idle is the prop pitch that the prop is...

Flight idle is the prop pitch that the prop is limited to in flight. Ground idle is a finer pitch (resulting in more drag, thus unsuitable for use in flight), usually available only after weight on...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2008, 00:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,998
Posted By DraggieDriver

You can find the description of INTER and the...

You can find the description of INTER and the fuel holding requirements in your Jeppesen white pages, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, page AUSTRALIA-15 (dated 28 Dec 07).
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