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Forum: Tech Log
22nd Feb 2020, 11:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,429
Posted By Sink Rate

Airbus Autothrust book

I’ve just seen this book come up on eBay. It looks really good, especially as I hope to start an Airbus course soon.

Can anyone recommend it, or otherwise before I bid? Thanks.
...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Mar 2010, 16:14
Replies: 12
Views: 3,605
Posted By Sink Rate

Autopilot engagement on the ground is normally...

Autopilot engagement on the ground is normally the result of an accidental push of one of the A/P engagement buttons during the pre flight scan.

HOWEVER there have been a significant number of...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2008, 15:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,529
Posted By Sink Rate

Not in the UK as far as I'm aware, and as such...

Not in the UK as far as I'm aware, and as such not in Europe either as we're all under the EASA nee JAA umbrella.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2008, 18:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,529
Posted By Sink Rate

Jeebabe's right, I'll be there! I can only...

Jeebabe's right, I'll be there!

I can only echo the recommendation of the Hutton Formation School. The most fun you can have with your flying suit on!

If you've not yet done it then save up...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Sep 2007, 02:20
Replies: 38
Views: 13,024
Posted By Sink Rate

The checklist in itself doesn't differentiate...

The checklist in itself doesn't differentiate between what type of leak you are dealing with (which IMHO it should).

It thus STATES in no uncertain terms that once the engine is shut down normal...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Sep 2007, 19:38
Replies: 38
Views: 13,024
Posted By Sink Rate

The 777 checklist is only entitled FUEL LEAK. ...

The 777 checklist is only entitled FUEL LEAK.

We are considering very different cases with regard to an Engine Fuel leak and a fuel leak elsewhere (tank, line, pump etc).

The checklist actually...
Forum: Questions
4th Sep 2007, 01:09
Replies: 22
Views: 8,141
Posted By Sink Rate

As a 777 driver for BA I can assure you that the...

As a 777 driver for BA I can assure you that the flap retraction schedule we use out of Sydney is exactly the same as anywhere else.

We accelerate at 1000' above ground level from V2+15 (approx)...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2007, 01:25
Replies: 113
Views: 32,292
Posted By Sink Rate

I agree that airmanship needs to be taught better...

I agree that airmanship needs to be taught better nowadays. That's not to say we disregard SOPs - far from it. SOPs are there for everyone's safety but airmanship saves our bacon for times when...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2007, 14:24
Replies: 113
Views: 32,292
Posted By Sink Rate

Kellykelpie, They are wise words in your ops...

Kellykelpie,

They are wise words in your ops manual. It doesn't say MUST NOT, just offers sage words of advice.

StudentInDebt - Good point well made - I shall get back to you with further -...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2007, 16:26
Replies: 113
Views: 32,292
Posted By Sink Rate

Sorry student in debt, that's not exactly true...

Sorry student in debt, that's not exactly true either!

They're the rules for remaining VFR, which isn't the same. Sory, I haven't time right now to expand upon that - am late for a train (the...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2007, 11:13
Replies: 113
Views: 32,292
Posted By Sink Rate

Are we starting a third thread with reference...

Are we starting a third thread with reference pilot constipation?

I said THIRD thread! ;)
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2007, 11:08
Replies: 113
Views: 32,292
Posted By Sink Rate

Agreed Joe le Taxi. I wasn't referring to...

Agreed Joe le Taxi.

I wasn't referring to individual cases, just expressing my concern that some forumites call proffessional pilots idiots for choosing to visually manouvre their aircraft. In...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2007, 10:28
Replies: 113
Views: 32,292
Posted By Sink Rate

Now if people are asking about "best practice"...

Now if people are asking about "best practice" then perhaps I shall concede that visual manouvring a heavy jet isn't easy and requires a great deal of care and attention. If you are going to then...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2007, 09:53
Replies: 113
Views: 32,292
Posted By Sink Rate

Joe le Taxi, I agree with your statement but...

Joe le Taxi,

I agree with your statement but you are forgetting that descent below MSA including manouvring below MSA is perfectly fine when visual (if you want a full description of what that...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jan 2007, 05:16
Replies: 113
Views: 32,292
Posted By Sink Rate

Hudson Bay, I'm afraid I shall have to...

Hudson Bay,

I'm afraid I shall have to disagree with your millitant stance regarding the crew being "idiots".

I have never seen an Ops manual that prohibits circling on final, indeed, if...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jul 2006, 21:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,712
Posted By Sink Rate

If you are entering an FIR without an assigned...

If you are entering an FIR without an assigned code then set 2000.

Regards,
SR
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jan 2006, 22:36
Replies: 277
Views: 50,780
Posted By Sink Rate

Wink Re: B737 Type Rating.

My experience of BA is that we don't do base training on our longhaul aircraft as the pilots that join us directly to fly them have already met the "minimum hours in a similar class of aircraft"...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2005, 23:21
Replies: 34
Views: 5,260
Posted By Sink Rate

Having heard the story from F. I'm simply...

Having heard the story from F. I'm simply disgusted by the way the whole thing has been handled. It's all rather reminissent of asking the Kindergarten class to run morning assembly.

I think...
Forum: Questions
18th Jan 2005, 19:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,799
Posted By Sink Rate

Thats brilliant. Im so pleased that PPRune has...

Thats brilliant. Im so pleased that PPRune has been able to help.

I was about to offer advice to anyone doing it about rule 5 and low flying, and if that an exemption is wanted then speak to the...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2005, 19:34
Replies: 7
Views: 3,141
Posted By Sink Rate

The RR trent does indeed use EPR (Im afraid I...

The RR trent does indeed use EPR (Im afraid I dont know what IEPR is.

Its actually probably a better indication of engine thrust than setting N1 is, but is a lot more difficult to set accurately...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2004, 01:50
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By Sink Rate

You read my mind. As soon as I read it (in Pilot...

You read my mind. As soon as I read it (in Pilot magazine) I cracked up!

And then I began to wonder......

Surely not!
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2004, 21:37
Replies: 21
Views: 3,218
Posted By Sink Rate

I was thinking about proosing an idea to this...

I was thinking about proosing an idea to this program.

I'm suggesting a job swap between myself (a 777 driver) and a coach driver. I think in the end they'd probably rumble one of us, especially...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2003, 02:03
Replies: 21
Views: 7,711
Posted By Sink Rate

I flew the aforementioned 777 just after its...

I flew the aforementioned 777 just after its ETOPS verification flight (2 sectors afte it's IFSD).

It performed as expected...flawlessly.

Rgds,

SR
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jul 2003, 19:31
Replies: 7
Views: 5,550
Posted By Sink Rate

If you are hand flying you still don't have a...

If you are hand flying you still don't have a comparator to cross check.

The two EFIS screens are giving the same info, whether it be correct or otherwise, as one is just "slaved" to the other.
...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jul 2003, 01:00
Replies: 7
Views: 5,550
Posted By Sink Rate

You can engage either autopilot BUT the (our) QRH...

You can engage either autopilot BUT the (our) QRH says you are not to as there is no comparater.

If the SG fails on the side the the AP is engaged then it will drop out. But after selecting the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2003, 01:38
Replies: 24
Views: 2,714
Posted By Sink Rate

This is no laughing matter. My aeroplane...

This is no laughing matter.

My aeroplane happens to be painted black, a choice I believe Coriolis himself made.

This may be all well and fine for the RAF whom after years of study have found it...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2003, 19:07
Replies: 6
Views: 5,913
Posted By Sink Rate

Incidently, thae Ram air doors are connected to...

Incidently, thae Ram air doors are connected to the Louvres doors on the underside of the aircrafe (just forward of the wheel well) by a long push rod.

It is often this push rod that gets stuck...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2003, 16:33
Replies: 12
Views: 1,096
Posted By Sink Rate

That's great to hear, i wish that my uno offered...

That's great to hear, i wish that my uno offered that when I was there.

In answer to your question, there is a full motion, night visuals simulator near me of the Trident 3 variety. It's based in...
Forum: Questions
14th Jan 2003, 15:48
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By Sink Rate

Cool We normally tanker fuel on a flight to Jersey,...

We normally tanker fuel on a flight to Jersey, although because of the performance considerations of the short runway at Jersey it is sometimes not possible (Boeing 737).

I happened to fly a...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2002, 09:03
Replies: 7
Views: 4,334
Posted By Sink Rate

I've had it lock up once onthe ground. All that...

I've had it lock up once onthe ground. All that would work was the #2 CRS window
.
Pulling CBs sis nothing, but shutting EVERYTHING down and starting agan froma cold aeroplane cured it!

The...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2002, 17:15
Replies: 0
Views: 716
Posted By Sink Rate

Question Swanick visit

Just wondering if anyone outthere can help me?

Myself and a few collegues from work (current pilots for a UK airline) would love to come down and see what Swanick is all about, how things have...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Oct 2002, 12:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,859
Posted By Sink Rate

Great question, and one which unstuck me very...

Great question, and one which unstuck me very recently.

Having researched the subject through the manuals it seems that most books say "once in the turn apply rudder to centre the ball".

Not...
Forum: Questions
31st May 2002, 23:14
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Sink Rate

Check out also the FAA's website. They have all...

Check out also the FAA's website. They have all sorts of question banks on the web, probably for the 737 technical exam too.
VBW,

SR
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Feb 2002, 20:11
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By Sink Rate

Post Sorry but £15 per hour WET doesn't sound nearly...

Sorry but £15 per hour WET doesn't sound nearly enough to me.

A Cessna 150 might burn about 6 USG per hour, which is about 28 ish litres. Cheap avgas might cost 80p per litre so that's £22 before...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2002, 20:11
Replies: 27
Views: 2,347
Posted By Sink Rate

Post Sorry but £15 per hour WET doesn't sound nearly...

Sorry but £15 per hour WET doesn't sound nearly enough to me.

A Cessna 150 might burn about 6 USG per hour, which is about 28 ish litres. Cheap avgas might cost 80p per litre so that's £22 before...
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