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Forum: Tech Log

21st Aug 2011, 10:10

Replies: 8

A-380 Question

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Posted By j_swift

This is whats prescribed in SIN: SAME WAKE...

This is whats prescribed in SIN:

SAME WAKE CATEGORY - 4NM
LIGHT FOLLOW HEAVY - 6NM
MEDIUM FOLLOW HEAVY - 5NM
HEAVY OR MEDIUM FOLLOW LIGHT - 3NM
HEAVY FOLLOW MEDIUM - 3NM
ANY AIRCRAFT FOLLOW...

Forum: Questions

15th Aug 2011, 12:02

Replies: 47

STAR Clearance limits

Views: 15,886

Posted By j_swift

I would think in a busy environment like the...

I would think in a busy environment like the London TMA, anyone would be so foolish to endevour a track from LAM without clearance, whether it was started in the charts or not. Anyway the flight plan...

Forum: Tech Log

7th Feb 2011, 08:40

Replies: 11

Altimeter setting procedures

Views: 3,723

Posted By j_swift

Hi maxcontinuous, In glass cockpit like the A380...

Hi maxcontinuous, In glass cockpit like the A380 and B777, setting Capt's and Fo's altimeter to different Baro setting triggers the 'Altimeter Disagree' ECAM or EICAS Adisory message after a time...

Forum: Tech Log

18th Aug 2008, 13:29

Replies: 6

Landings

Views: 1,275

Posted By j_swift

I share the sentiments of a lot on this thread....

I share the sentiments of a lot on this thread. The flare and landing can be quite elusive and embarassing. My technique on the A380 is to monitor the call out. At 40' (give or take) One's eyes are...

Forum: Terms and Endearment

22nd Feb 2008, 15:14

Replies: 849

What is your take-home pay at the end of the month?

Views: 539,618

Posted By j_swift

10 year B777 Cmdr, 6 month A380 training capt,...

10 year B777 Cmdr, 6 month A380 training capt, 8200 GBP equivalent after tax, inclusive of bonuses , meal allowances and instructor allowances, not inclusive of pension fund contributions. Doing...

Forum: Tech Log

31st Jan 2008, 02:20

Replies: 13

Mixed Fleet

Views: 2,704

Posted By j_swift

It will help the copilots get their sectors...

It will help the copilots get their sectors faster than what they would achieve in ultra long haul operations on the A340-500. Makes for a more productive flying environment. Win win situation if you...

Forum: Tech Log

30th Jan 2008, 01:33

Replies: 10

Airbus Start Procedure

Views: 4,751

Posted By j_swift

Yes it is a great design system and it would be...

Yes it is a great design system and it would be used in future airbus aircraft like the A350 as well.:ok:

Forum: Tech Log

29th Jan 2008, 09:14

Replies: 105

Virtual A320 Triple Hydraulic failure

Views: 25,430

Posted By j_swift

Triple hydraulic loss.

The A380 has a unique way of reducing the odds of a triple hyd loss-- there is only 2 engine driven hydraulic systems with the backup provided by electro-hydrostatic actuators and electrical backup...

Forum: Tech Log

29th Jan 2008, 08:33

Replies: 14

Clocks on different Types

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Posted By j_swift

The A380 uses either GPS generated time signal or...

The A380 uses either GPS generated time signal or a manually adjusted clock called INT or internal clock. The latter signal is derived from GPS or it is manually set by the pilot. There is a MEMO...

Forum: Tech Log

29th Jan 2008, 08:12

Replies: 10

Airbus Start Procedure

Views: 4,751

Posted By j_swift

Starting 3 or 4 first.

Well for the A380, the body gear steering is powered by the yellow system and that is in turn powered by no 3 or 4 so we start those first even in a crossbleed start without APU. A380 has only 2...

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