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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Sep 2023, 07:59
Replies: 1,263
Views: 548,414
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

9 month notice? Name and shame….. that is quite...

9 month notice? Name and shame….. that is quite outeageous.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2023, 19:02
Replies: 57
Views: 17,509
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

People should be more worried about tokenistic...

People should be more worried about tokenistic TCAS training for flight crew rather than the slim possibility TCAS might be inop.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2023, 06:04
Replies: 4
Views: 911
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

If two TCAS equipped aircraft are in an encounter...

If two TCAS equipped aircraft are in an encounter the two systems should both issue and RA (and they are coordinated). They won’t necessarily be corrective RAs, one or both could be preventative.
...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2023, 06:40
Replies: 53
Views: 10,784
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

The easiest way to wrap yoir head around this is...

The easiest way to wrap yoir head around this is to understand that the rank of Captain is meaningless so far as logging time is concerned.

Captain is simply a company job title that means you...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2022, 07:31
Replies: 28
Views: 5,121
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

GO. GO!! Remember, any time something...

GO.

GO!!

Remember, any time something happens in the high speed RTO regime, you don’t have time to diagnose. With the exception of the items listed in your briefing to STOP, most other...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Mar 2022, 12:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,109
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

ah, that’s reassuring then. The regulators have...

ah, that’s reassuring then. The regulators have decreed that a negative training transfer won’t happen. I feel safer already.
Forum: Tech Log
26th Feb 2022, 08:21
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

No type mentioned. An educated guess;...

No type mentioned.

An educated guess; reversionary modes are conservative and won’t operate as close to limits therefore you take a performance hit.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Feb 2022, 10:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,314
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

It means "there is a lot of stuff changing, don't...

It means "there is a lot of stuff changing, don't **** it up!"
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2021, 06:33
Replies: 19
Views: 5,299
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Jetstream67 I can’t speak for the a320 but...

Jetstream67

I can’t speak for the a320 but all the types I’ve flown the actions for a flameout are the same as for severe damage without fire, the only difference is that for the latter you are...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2021, 06:26
Replies: 20
Views: 9,474
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

You are all over thinking this. as fuel has...

You are all over thinking this.

as fuel has got more expensive cost indices have gone down.

therefore econ speeds have gone down.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Oct 2021, 12:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,609
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

As much as possible! Get the manuals from...

As much as possible!

Get the manuals from the ATO and see what they recommend.
Forum: Tech Log
9th Aug 2021, 12:29
Replies: 22
Views: 6,528
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

FlightDetent Hang on, a 'do not climb RA' is...

FlightDetent

Hang on, a 'do not climb RA' is preventative and therefore wouldn't the callout be 'MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED'? (Tables 3 and 4 refer)
Forum: Tech Log
8th Aug 2021, 09:20
Replies: 22
Views: 6,528
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

“Level Off” (v7.1j is the new “Adjust Vertical...

“Level Off” (v7.1j is the new “Adjust Vertical Speed” (v7.0) which in turn was the new “Reduce Climb / Descent” (v6.04).

These are all weakening of initial corrective RAs.There is some interesting...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jun 2021, 08:28
Replies: 4
Views: 4,551
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

FMC calculates TOD based on predicted wind,...

FMC calculates TOD based on predicted wind, weight and required flight path/speed constraints. We hit TOD and close the TLs.

Generally, ROD = Deficit of Power / weight.

Given that this is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th May 2021, 07:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

In that case, contact all the ATOs in Poland that...

In that case, contact all the ATOs in Poland that offer FI and select the cheapest.....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Mar 2021, 06:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,428
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

If I were in your shoes I would push on with the...

If I were in your shoes I would push on with the theory except not take one exam (whichever you think is easiest: maybe comms). Then sit on your hands until either a recovery is seen or for 16 months...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Feb 2021, 14:08
Replies: 231
Views: 211,479
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Well, I’m going to go against the flow. I studied...

Well, I’m going to go against the flow. I studied electrical and electronic engineering and I found it invaluable in my career, giving my an early start as a technical trainer and then onwards and...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2021, 09:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

I wouldn’t know, but on the 737 the FMC isn’t...

I wouldn’t know, but on the 737 the FMC isn’t anywhere near as fundamental as more modern types so my gut instinct is that it wouldn’t be involved in pitch trim. But I don’t have al the manuals and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jan 2021, 12:46
Replies: 4
Views: 2,532
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

All CAA exams for Jan and Feb cancelled, all UK...

All CAA exams for Jan and Feb cancelled, all UK locations.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2020, 08:54
Replies: 24
Views: 4,767
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

RTQ. It is just basic Physics, End of...

RTQ.

It is just basic Physics,

End of discussion.

(Washout has a point, however in the ATPLs only factors mentioned in the question are to be considered)
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2020, 08:05
Replies: 21
Views: 7,191
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

That would be the level playing field then.

That would be the level playing field then.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Nov 2020, 17:21
Replies: 81
Views: 32,848
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Have to disagree. Most of the skills involved in...

Have to disagree. Most of the skills involved in flying are highly transferable.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Nov 2020, 07:46
Replies: 79
Views: 23,097
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Aviator172s Are you signed up with an ATO? ...

Aviator172s

Are you signed up with an ATO?

If so, do them in the order they specify. If not, get signed up with an ATO.

You can’t just self study and go and sit the exams. There are minimum...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Nov 2020, 09:07
Replies: 79
Views: 23,097
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Do them in the order specified by your ATO or you...

Do them in the order specified by your ATO or you will have difficulty getting the classroom time. Some ATOs have put a lot of thought into the sequence. Others..... haven’t.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2020, 12:30
Replies: 25
Views: 11,377
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

To the OP. What standardisation and training...

To the OP. What standardisation and training process did the GNAV instructor go through before being released to train you?
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2020, 09:28
Replies: 44
Views: 8,728
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Can’t comment on the bus but on the boeing you...

Can’t comment on the bus but on the boeing you can’t deduce the state of the modes by looking at the MCP!

You can see what is deselectable, that does’t give you the complete picture.

e.g.
in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Aug 2020, 08:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Here is what you should fear. The single...

Here is what you should fear.

The single most critical component of any ATO is the instructors. The departure (or arrival) of 1 or 2 key people can completely change the student’s experience of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Apr 2020, 08:23
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

to explain it you need some Physics, which you...

to explain it you need some Physics, which you may or may not have. I don’t kniw.

Go and research:
Work = force x distance
Power = force x speed
Power = energy / time
gravitational potential...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Mar 2020, 06:58
Replies: 55
Views: 14,580
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

OP hasn’t been taught basic principleS of...

OP hasn’t been taught basic principleS of automatic control. Any discussion is built on sand.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Mar 2020, 08:32
Replies: 16
Views: 5,378
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

As far as I am concerned, advertising is...

As far as I am concerned, advertising is intrusive enough already.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Mar 2020, 07:36
Replies: 6
Views: 6,809
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Sure, that was just an example of one way you...

Sure, that was just an example of one way you could be deprived of an EDP. Regarding accumulators I expect you are right (about 14 years since I last flew one and there are a lot of types rattling...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Mar 2020, 12:26
Replies: 19
Views: 6,456
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

If only there were two pilots on board.... !

If only there were two pilots on board.... !
Forum: Tech Log
15th Mar 2020, 11:08
Replies: 6
Views: 6,809
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

ouch! That is a different scenario, namely...

ouch! That is a different scenario, namely contents loss rather than EDP failure.

And it sounds pretty concerning. Fluid loss from BOTH systems? How did that happen?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2020, 08:06
Replies: 2
Views: 2,210
Posted By Capt Pit Bull

Watch out for syllabus change if using dated...

Watch out for syllabus change if using dated material.
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