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Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2003, 08:17
Replies: 10
Views: 3,822
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

Yup, Having actually landed a 737 on one...

Yup,
Having actually landed a 737 on one engine, I CHOSE to use full reverse knowing it was my choice, and could be reduced at any time. (20-25 knots crosswind)
Absolutely no directional control...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
13th Nov 2003, 10:56
Replies: 60
Views: 13,689
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

safetypee Sorry, seen that one a thousand...

safetypee

Sorry, seen that one a thousand times before- didn't expect it to arise here though, I must admit.
Having run more sim sessions than I care to remember over many years, and run...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Nov 2003, 10:29
Replies: 13
Views: 2,958
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

natedog74 Occupational Health & Safety studies...

natedog74
Occupational Health & Safety studies have proven that ambient noise level (ie: a combination of everything) on the flight deck of most if not all large (jet) transports is enough to cause...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Nov 2003, 10:03
Replies: 165
Views: 31,948
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

411A You just proved my point. Thank you!-...

411A

You just proved my point.
Thank you!- no a thousand thank-you's. :ok:

You are rude and arrogant, and a whole lot more.
I won't say what I'm thinking because it would be totally...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Nov 2003, 07:00
Replies: 18
Views: 3,022
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

" more 330/340s than 777s" Ha! Hyundai sell...

" more 330/340s than 777s"
Ha! Hyundai sell more cars than say BMW.
That makes 'em better does it???
Give me a break!

Cheap. That's what it's all about. Airlines buy aeroplanes on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2003, 06:47
Replies: 42
Views: 9,811
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

Very sad to see the 757 winding down, though not...

Very sad to see the 757 winding down, though not as sad I guess as the final demise of Concorde- a truly magnificent machine. At least the 757 will be around for many years yet.
In my 19,000+ hours...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2003, 04:21
Replies: 31
Views: 8,733
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

Thanks p1fel Most interesting. I strongly...

Thanks p1fel
Most interesting.

I strongly suspect that airlines do NOT want us to know about solar storm activity because it would cost them more fuel.....
I have on a number of occasions...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Nov 2003, 03:41
Replies: 165
Views: 31,948
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

Yeh, calm down??? The point is that, ( ignoring...

Yeh, calm down???
The point is that, ( ignoring health effects ) for most non smokers, being forced to breath someone else's smoke is about as pleasant as being forced to breath someone else's...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Nov 2003, 10:03
Replies: 165
Views: 31,948
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

Alty Meter, do you also believe that JFK was...

Alty Meter, do you also believe that JFK was murdered by the CIA and a conspiracy covered it all up?
To those (few) giving fmc apprentice a hard time, I say go jump.
I had to put up with...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2003, 12:42
Replies: 14
Views: 2,728
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

You have X chillers per aeroplane, varies from...

You have X chillers per aeroplane, varies from type to type and airline to airline.
Eg: Qantas have more chillers than BA usually.
If one or more break down the cabin crew can sometimes shift...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2003, 12:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,495
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

It's definitely a time/fuel constraint. Very...

It's definitely a time/fuel constraint. Very lengthy proceedure.
Better to land gear up than run out of fuel.
You have to pick some figure- hence the 3800 - can't say "approx" in a checklist for...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2003, 12:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,958
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

Not surprisingly faster = noisier. 747 is...

Not surprisingly faster = noisier.
747 is noisier than 767. (M 0.85 vs 0.79)
777 is noisier than 767 (M 0.84 vs 0.790) same nose!
737NG is noisier than 737 classic (M 0.78 vs 0.74) same nose....
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2003, 12:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,728
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

Angel Concorde

How many naieve articles have I read over the last umpteen years about successors to the mighty Concorde?!
However the reality is that there will be successors ONLY if they are more efficient than...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Nov 2003, 09:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
Posted By Taking Over, Nigel

A380

The publicity gurus would have you believe all sorts of rubbish. The simple fact is that if it takes up space, is not absolutely essential (eg: toilets, galleys) and doesn't seat passengers then you...
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