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Forum: North America
10th Mar 2014, 12:44
Replies: 0
Views: 2,165
Posted By NW3

Looking for North American pilots...

Hi All,

NW3 here (LHR based 767 TRI/TRE).

I'm looking to get in touch with any pilots or cabin crew working for...

- Southwest
- American
- US Airways
- Delta
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2012, 10:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
Posted By NW3

Apologies - my fault for using some UK 'slang'! ...

Apologies - my fault for using some UK 'slang'!

In the simulator, the observed behaviour is for the HDG to stop generating power on touchdown. The L INSTR XFER bus, and I presume both transfer...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2012, 10:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
Posted By NW3

AJD - The battery will still power the full...

AJD -

The battery will still power the full Standby system (HBB, BB, AC Sby, DC Sby), so it's no different to landing off a e.g. standby instruments approach in a non HDG aircraft... I just...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2012, 00:35
Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
Posted By NW3

767 HDG

Hi All,

Might be something obvious that I'm missing, but does anyone know why the HDG on the 767 packs up on touchdown?

(e.g. scenario is L AC fail, R AC fail, APU gen fail, so you're operating...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th Jul 2011, 12:47
Replies: 17
Views: 19,492
Posted By NW3

Roster Buster - seems pretty easy and quick...

Roster Buster - seems pretty easy and quick (www.rosterbuster.com (http://www.rosterbuster.com) is the website).
Forum: Questions
23rd Feb 2011, 23:02
Replies: 8
Views: 24,423
Posted By NW3

LASORS, Section A, Appendix B contains all the...

LASORS, Section A, Appendix B contains all the info you need.

Essentially, what everyone else said!

If it's 'your' sector, and you're taking decisions, and running the show (ish), then you can...
Forum: North America
7th Oct 2010, 15:21
Replies: 1
Views: 834
Posted By NW3

Looking for a contact - United, Southwest, AA

Hi All,

I was wondering whether a current American, Southwest, or United pilot might be able to drop me a line to ask a quick question relating to rostering.

PPrune contact is fine, e-mail...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jul 2009, 23:02
Replies: 41
Views: 7,449
Posted By NW3

I think it's also partly to do with the fact that...

I think it's also partly to do with the fact that 4 digit callsigns are the ones most frequently confused (ABC1378 vs ABC1738).

NW3
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jul 2009, 22:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,405
Posted By NW3

Hi Tingtang, In reality, and as an aside,...

Hi Tingtang,

In reality, and as an aside, it's not normally that much of a science. Many places we go to (in Europe and the USA at least) might ask you to descent before 'your' TOD point (as...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2009, 22:21
Replies: 23
Views: 3,936
Posted By NW3

Nice has a good slant on this where the clearance...

Nice has a good slant on this where the clearance will have "NEXT FREQ 123.45" or whatever tagged on to the end.
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2009, 22:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,631
Posted By NW3

I think (not 100%) that 510 is a coaching...

I think (not 100%) that 510 is a coaching stand... pax will be directed to gate A10 in T5A, where they will be whisked off in luxury to a remote.

If there are any buses :mad:
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2009, 22:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,254
Posted By NW3

Thanks Guys! I was on a 757 coming in to LHR...

Thanks Guys!

I was on a 757 coming in to LHR from HEL, and there was a fair bit of head scratching as LAM came into view on the nav display covered with a socking great big red blob.

Someone...
Forum: Questions
6th Jul 2009, 20:29
Replies: 17
Views: 2,762
Posted By NW3

I was taxiing at the time and saw the GA, but...

I was taxiing at the time and saw the GA, but didn't see the cause (and speaking to GMC at the time as opposed to TWR). Was it a blocked rwy?

NW3
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2009, 22:57
Replies: 18
Views: 4,764
Posted By NW3

I *think* the miles to go is calculated from the...

I *think* the miles to go is calculated from the shortest path from aircraft -> active waypoint, and then as per the rest of the active route.

Say you are flying on left downwind, and go abeam the...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Sep 2008, 16:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,185
Posted By NW3

Actually that's an interesting point - in VNAV...

Actually that's an interesting point - in VNAV PTH and with the window closed, is the FMC demanding a given (reference) EPR/N1 or Speed?

NW3
Forum: Tech Log
9th Sep 2008, 14:42
Replies: 14
Views: 2,185
Posted By NW3

FMC speed vs IAS window speed

Hi All,

Not sure if this has been covered before (had a quick search to no avail), but was wondering if anyone knew a bit about the autothrottle on the 757/767.

When flying a fixed mach number...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Sep 2008, 14:40
Replies: 29
Views: 5,355
Posted By NW3

Hi Guys, Found the answer to my own question...

Hi Guys,

Found the answer to my own question (above), so thought I might as well pop it here in case anyone was losing sleep...

On the scenario I had put forward, I was going across the pond...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2008, 18:49
Replies: 29
Views: 5,355
Posted By NW3

Thanks for the replies guys. I feel my...

Thanks for the replies guys.

I feel my question above might have been a bit rambling... just to clear up:

On a NAT, you need to make sure you've programmed the FMC correctly, and so having...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2008, 16:47
Replies: 29
Views: 5,355
Posted By NW3

A little bit of thread creep, but related to the...

A little bit of thread creep, but related to the FIX page so hope nobody minds :)

Say you're going across the Atlantic with RTE of something like this:

5220N
5130N
5040N
4950N
etc.
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jul 2008, 08:58
Replies: 31
Views: 3,544
Posted By NW3

does the cheating work both ways? ...... Next...

does the cheating work both ways? ...... Next time it's cloudy I'll try "errr tower what with you having us on radar contact and all, I need direct centre fix at glasgow due weather" :E
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2008, 23:43
Replies: 31
Views: 3,544
Posted By NW3

If I remember correctly, though, isn't the GA...

If I remember correctly, though, isn't the GA stop alt for 27R 3000 ft?

So I'm in a BPK departure off 27L, in a 757 (and thrust reverser inop on a positioning flight so full power takeoff in a...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2008, 22:14
Replies: 31
Views: 3,544
Posted By NW3

Timelapse - That's pretty cunning - you chaps...

Timelapse - That's pretty cunning - you chaps think of everything - excellent work!

NW3

I like your new tower by the way. The lift looks very snazzy :)
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2008, 21:37
Replies: 31
Views: 3,544
Posted By NW3

TWR asking for Passing Alt before handing over

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question - why is it that the TWR controller will sometimes request your passing altitude before handing over to the Approach / Area controller on departure? I guess they...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jul 2008, 11:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,628
Posted By NW3

Sounds good - will give it a go next time LHR...

Sounds good - will give it a go next time LHR starts getting busy :)

Thanks!

NW3

PS N_S_R - I thought of that, and it didn't seem to be the problem. Great minds, and all that, though.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jul 2008, 20:22
Replies: 12
Views: 1,628
Posted By NW3

757/767 FMS Fuel / ETA Disappear

Hi All,

Sorry to ask a question without a huge amount of detail, but I was wondering if anyone has come across the following.

A couple of times, when entering data into the 757/767 FMC (CRZ...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2008, 12:29
Replies: 4
Views: 9,921
Posted By NW3

An obvious point maybe, but it isn't free :)...

An obvious point maybe, but it isn't free :) Airlines will typically be billed per character sent and received.

Also, I don't believe there is a standard ACARS fit. On the Boeing at least, the...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Feb 2008, 20:18
Replies: 17
Views: 1,886
Posted By NW3

Hello all, Just wondering if a LHR Tower...

Hello all,

Just wondering if a LHR Tower controller could PM me - starting to operate out of LHR soon, and just wanted to ask a couple of questions.

Many thanks

NW3
Forum: Questions
27th Jan 2008, 01:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Posted By NW3

LASORS refers. You need 1500 hours, of which...

LASORS refers.

You need 1500 hours, of which 100 can be simulator time.

Of these 100, a maximum of 25 can be in an FNPT.

NW3
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2007, 11:52
Replies: 0
Views: 1,205
Posted By NW3

Autoland HWC / TWC Adjustments

Just wondering if anyone is able to answer a quick question about the autoland in the 757/767 (not sure if it is just these types or Boeings in general).

We had to do an autoland to BRS 27 with a...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2007, 23:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,999
Posted By NW3

You might try the Henry Bevan site if you're...

You might try the Henry Bevan site if you're interested.

NW3
Forum: Tech Log
14th Nov 2007, 23:33
Replies: 42
Views: 14,127
Posted By NW3

27. Automatic cargo fire discharge 767 28. 757...

27. Automatic cargo fire discharge 767
28. 757 is cat C, 767 is cat D
29. Two isolation switches on 767
30. runway turnoff lights on wing 767, gear 757
31. 767 has nicer jumpseats in flight...
Forum: Questions
10th Mar 2007, 09:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,012
Posted By NW3

On 757/767 for charter airline - as the FMCs are...

On 757/767 for charter airline - as the FMCs are only 200k, and we fly to a lot of places, the navigation department struggle to fit all the airfields, approaches, and navaids in to the limited space...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Mar 2007, 09:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,654
Posted By NW3

B757 Vy

Hello All,

I was flying with a trainer the other day who said the VY for the 757 was Vref30 + 130. I had a look the other day, and ca't find it written down anywhere - does anyone know if this is...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2006, 16:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By NW3

Night Deps - No SIDs, No Radar

Hello There.

Found myself in Marsa Alam the other day (not a bad place to go to - seemed nice enough) - RMF / HEMA, and was just wondering if I could ask a quick question.

Our FPL for the way...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2006, 00:30
Replies: 3
Views: 983
Posted By NW3

Thanks vapilot. Are there any valves etc....

Thanks vapilot.

Are there any valves etc. that operate to achieve this, or is it simply a case of air flowing freely?

NW3
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