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Search: Posts Made By: Matey
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Forum: Tech Log
10th Jan 2024, 22:42
Replies: 17
Views: 3,067
Posted By Matey

If I remember correctly on the Classic flap...

If I remember correctly on the Classic flap asymmetry protection is provided by the detection of needle split on the actual gauge and a “sticky” needle could cause an asymmetry indication which...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Nov 2023, 19:00
Replies: 132
Views: 72,834
Posted By Matey

Wasnt the operating Captain the Concorde Fleet...

Wasnt the operating Captain the Concorde Fleet Manager if I remember correctly?
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2023, 22:10
Replies: 1,128
Views: 478,500
Posted By Matey

Your interpretation of the schematic is correct....

Your interpretation of the schematic is correct. Stab Trim cutout switches to cutout = manual trim only
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2022, 22:47
Replies: 68
Views: 80,320
Posted By Matey

ICAO DOC 8168 (Flight Procedures) refers. The...

ICAO DOC 8168 (Flight Procedures) refers. The certification missed approach climb gradient is 2.1% for a twin jet. Most procedures are based on a missed approach climb gradient of 2.5% and produce...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2022, 23:19
Replies: 2
Views: 2,335
Posted By Matey

On a Fail Operational aircraft the Single Channel...

On a Fail Operational aircraft the Single Channel annunciation changes below 1500ft to LAND 3 or LAND 2 and the second autopilot engages. The rudder channel engages and an autopilot go around is...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2022, 23:18
Replies: 15
Views: 3,676
Posted By Matey

The system now compares left and right AoA...

The system now compares left and right AoA outputs and if they differ by more than a set amount the MCAS function is disabled for the remainder of the flight
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2022, 22:29
Replies: 4
Views: 3,718
Posted By Matey

My experience is on non FBW Boeing types [737 757...

My experience is on non FBW Boeing types [737 757 767) Advice sought from Boeing and published in the Company’s Training Guidance is that fuel asymmetry poses no handling problems, even with one wing...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2021, 22:14
Replies: 23
Views: 7,184
Posted By Matey

On an RTO in the 737, after stopping, max brake...

On an RTO in the 737, after stopping, max brake pressure will continue to be automatically applied while the speedbrake is UP. The evacuation checklist calls for the parking brake to be set as the...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2021, 22:57
Replies: 38
Views: 18,007
Posted By Matey

The Boeing FCOM Supplementary Procedures /...

The Boeing FCOM Supplementary Procedures / Adverse Weather / Cold Weather Operations section states the following: “Considerations associated with cold weather operation are primarily concerned with...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Dec 2021, 23:00
Replies: 9
Views: 5,308
Posted By Matey

Just out of interest the type I flew prior to...

Just out of interest the type I flew prior to retirement was the 737-800 with 27k engines. This is capable of achieving a missed approach climb gradient of 2.9% on one engine at max take off weight...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Dec 2021, 16:13
Replies: 9
Views: 5,308
Posted By Matey

Under PANS-OPS the standard Procedure Design...

Under PANS-OPS the standard Procedure Design Gradient for a missed approach is 2.5%. Approach chart minima are published based on that. If a higher gradient can be achieved then the approach chart...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Nov 2021, 22:21
Replies: 69
Views: 18,281
Posted By Matey

When I flew the 767 on ETOPS you could dispatch...

When I flew the 767 on ETOPS you could dispatch with a generator u/s ( engine driven or APU) with a reduction from 180 minutes to 120 minutes
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jan 2021, 21:39
Replies: 10
Views: 3,017
Posted By Matey

Search “Backfriend.” I used one following surgery...

Search “Backfriend.” I used one following surgery for a prolapsed disc and found it very good. Post retirement I still use one on my study chair.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2020, 22:40
Replies: 1,128
Views: 478,500
Posted By Matey

ManaAdaSystem In the UK Boeing have 3 at...

ManaAdaSystem

In the UK Boeing have 3 at Gatwick and L3 have 1
The Boeing sims are going to be very busy. Not sure if the L3 one is approved or their instructors trained.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Aug 2020, 21:45
Replies: 23
Views: 5,057
Posted By Matey

The 737NG with fail operational autopilot is...

The 737NG with fail operational autopilot is certified for planned single engine auto land to CAT3A minima
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2020, 22:19
Replies: 23
Views: 5,057
Posted By Matey

The engagement of both autopilots for a planned...

The engagement of both autopilots for a planned manual landing was a no no at my employer pre retirement. This is due to the aforementioned up trim applied at 400ft. Not so much of an issue on the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2020, 22:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,038
Posted By Matey

On the 737 the autothrottle is reengaged once...

On the 737 the autothrottle is reengaged once FLARE ARMED is annunciated and rudder control is active, Ie upon engagement of the second autopilot at around 1500ft. It remains engaged until reversion...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Aug 2020, 21:59
Replies: 14
Views: 3,038
Posted By Matey

Fail Operational 737 NG can do it too to CAT 3A...

Fail Operational 737 NG can do it too to CAT 3A minima
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2020, 22:33
Replies: 1,128
Views: 478,500
Posted By Matey

CW247 The new software compares both AOA...

CW247

The new software compares both AOA sensors, and if a difference of 5.5 degrees is detected then MCAS is deactivated for the remainder of the flight.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jun 2020, 22:15
Replies: 1,128
Views: 478,500
Posted By Matey

There are 3 MAX sims in the UK at Gatwick. 2 at...

There are 3 MAX sims in the UK at Gatwick. 2 at Boeing Flight Training and one just round the corner at L3. I have trained/checked on both Boeing sims, while the L3 sim is still, I believe, to be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Mar 2020, 23:17
Replies: 633
Views: 614,199
Posted By Matey

Very well said Turin

Very well said Turin
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2020, 22:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,383
Posted By Matey

Currently Boeing have 2 Max simulators in Gatwick...

Currently Boeing have 2 Max simulators in Gatwick with another one to be delivered soon. L3 Harris at Gatwick also have one installed at their new London Training Centre.
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2019, 22:59
Replies: 14
Views: 4,618
Posted By Matey

Type “Wet runway take off blue air” into You Tube...

Type “Wet runway take off blue air” into You Tube to get a graphic illustration of what is happening to the airflow over the tail during rotation, causing the reduction in elevator effectiveness. The...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2019, 22:21
Replies: 3
Views: 2,624
Posted By Matey

As far as single engine autoland is concerned it...

As far as single engine autoland is concerned it is only available in a fail operational aircraft, and that is an option. TUI, for example, have specified their MAX aircraft as fail passive.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2019, 22:55
Replies: 34
Views: 20,848
Posted By Matey

Larnaca has had a high incidence in the past....

Larnaca has had a high incidence in the past. Happened to me there.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
24th Apr 2019, 23:00
Replies: 45
Views: 19,422
Posted By Matey

“I was breaking through the surface film of...

“I was breaking through the surface film of concrete to avoid aquaplaning” always worked for me.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2019, 22:33
Replies: 17
Views: 16,121
Posted By Matey

The QRH for Fail Passive aircraft only offers a...

The QRH for Fail Passive aircraft only offers a single engine flap 15 landing. On Fail Operational aircraft the option is offered for a single engine flap 30 approach as the aircraft is approved for...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2019, 22:39
Replies: 6
Views: 3,155
Posted By Matey

There is no specific temperature control for the...

There is no specific temperature control for the forward cargo hold on the 737. Recirculated air from the passenger compartment is fed through the hold, and that air is at the temperature selected...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2018, 00:00
Replies: 7
Views: 5,111
Posted By Matey

787/737 TUI. They are looking to qualify pilots...

787/737 TUI. They are looking to qualify pilots 737 NG/MAX Summer and 787 Winter.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Oct 2018, 23:32
Replies: 51
Views: 41,634
Posted By Matey

My understanding, and the procedure at a major UK...

My understanding, and the procedure at a major UK operator with a large fleet of uncompensated B737s, is that you would fly the approach to LNAV/VNAV minima without any corrections provided the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2018, 22:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,094
Posted By Matey

Britannia originally bought the -200 to be able...

Britannia originally bought the -200 to be able to fly from Luton to Palma (around 2hrs 20) with a full load of 130 passengers and normal reserves. By the time they were phased out, with all the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2018, 22:06
Replies: 12
Views: 3,094
Posted By Matey

Thread creep I know. Alt Hold yes, but no posh...

Thread creep I know. Alt Hold yes, but no posh Alt Acq in Britannia aircraft! We did, in later years, have an Omega navigation system which used VLF radio signals originally designed for submarine...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Oct 2018, 23:06
Replies: 12
Views: 3,094
Posted By Matey

On the -200s that I flew (basic and advanced...

On the -200s that I flew (basic and advanced aircraft), the pitch bar was set manually to wherever you wanted it except when on the ILS when it gave commands to follow the glideslope. The only...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2018, 22:15
Replies: 28
Views: 17,732
Posted By Matey

Boeing have addressed the issue of incorrect...

Boeing have addressed the issue of incorrect bleed selection on the MAX. BLEED lights will illuminate with associated Master Caution if the bleed switches are in an incorrect position 45 seconds...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2018, 22:17
Replies: 64
Views: 15,432
Posted By Matey

You must be flying a Fail Passive aircraft. Fail...

You must be flying a Fail Passive aircraft. Fail Operational 737s do have a rudder channel.
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