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6th Mar 2024, 05:57
Replies: 36
Views: 28,810
Posted By stilton

Agree, pending a last moment sink / loss of...

Agree, pending a last moment sink / loss of airspeed touchdown should always be made with thrust at idle

Do not agree with bleeding off extra airspeed for wind correction before touchdown, that’s...
6th Mar 2024, 05:49
Replies: 106
Views: 57,577
Posted By stilton

Yes they are designed in by the manufacturer, not...

Yes they are designed in by the manufacturer, not shot out by a gun

What’s your point ?
20th Feb 2024, 00:38
Replies: 106
Views: 57,577
Posted By stilton

Not at all actually

Not at all actually
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2024, 02:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,229
Posted By stilton

Interesting, I’m guessing that was also the...

Interesting, I’m guessing that was also the reason behind the double hinged rudder on the SP and the 747-8
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2024, 01:54
Replies: 18
Views: 2,229
Posted By stilton

Understand that having the smallest vertical tail...

Understand that having the smallest vertical tail is good for lower drag but this is quite a trade off

Not scientific at all but all you have to do is look at a 747s vertical fin to know it’s...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Feb 2024, 02:05
Replies: 18
Views: 2,229
Posted By stilton

Never flown the 787, the 757 and 767 did very...

Never flown the 787, the 757 and 767 did very well on one engine so I’m surprised at this
13th Feb 2024, 02:53
Replies: 106
Views: 57,577
Posted By stilton

No, you have no choice

No, you have no choice
6th Feb 2024, 06:10
Replies: 14
Views: 4,940
Posted By stilton

I just read about an even more promising...

I just read about an even more promising technology, an integrated oxygen mask and goggles with a built in HUD linked to a virtual reality database accurate enough for landing

So all necessary...
20th Jan 2024, 00:18
Replies: 72
Views: 24,636
Posted By stilton

Dont really understand your point, been to more...

Dont really understand your point, been to more airports, so what ?

Doesnt affect the paycheck


Big difference between working for a European regional carrier or a U.S. Major


Don’t know...
19th Jan 2024, 07:52
Replies: 72
Views: 24,636
Posted By stilton

Never had to deal with passengers, they’re behind...

Never had to deal with passengers, they’re behind the cockpit door and taken care of by professionals


As to staying in nice hotels in exotic spots that’s normal with a good airline however I...
19th Jan 2024, 07:48
Replies: 72
Views: 24,636
Posted By stilton

I never found flying the 727, MD80, 757 and 767...

I never found flying the 727, MD80, 757 and 767 ‘boring’ and we never had a ‘fixed set of destinations’

Our schedule was bid for but then could be modified as desired

With a worldwide route...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2024, 07:39
Replies: 16
Views: 1,834
Posted By stilton

I missed what type is being discussed here ?!

I missed what type is being discussed here ?!
13th Jan 2024, 10:32
Replies: 72
Views: 24,636
Posted By stilton

I definitely want the easiest life possible, why...

I definitely want the easiest life possible, why would you deliberately choose a more difficult career with far less pay, benefits and lifestyle ?


I certainly had enough hard times in aviation...
13th Jan 2024, 10:15
Replies: 35
Views: 10,288
Posted By stilton

In the US very few airline pilots even keep a log...

In the US very few airline pilots even keep a log book
11th Jan 2024, 04:10
Replies: 72
Views: 24,636
Posted By stilton

I don’t remember too many ‘bureaucratic types’ at...

I don’t remember too many ‘bureaucratic types’ at the airline I flew for and there were plenty of unknown challenges and variety on every single trip flying on a route system that spanned the globe
...
10th Jan 2024, 07:36
Replies: 1,258
Views: 576,608
Posted By stilton

Impressive, IIRC however the KC10 total fuel...

Impressive, IIRC however the KC10 total fuel capacity was over 100K greater

At 356000 pounds it carried more than a 747 Classic but with one less engine
10th Jan 2024, 07:32
Replies: 72
Views: 24,636
Posted By stilton

This is why I never wanted anything to do with...

This is why I never wanted anything to do with business aviation, it’s good that it suits some but airline flying was much better for me
10th Jan 2024, 07:24
Replies: 36
Views: 7,436
Posted By stilton

Time to give this a rest, pilots from non U.S....

Time to give this a rest, pilots from non U.S. countries are not immune from using non standard phraseology themselves

This Alaska crew handled the emergency well and landed safely

End of...
2nd Jan 2024, 06:58
Replies: 19
Views: 3,204
Posted By stilton

Certainly was I do miss John Farley’s expert...

Certainly was

I do miss John Farley’s expert opinions on the Harrier in this forum, what an extraordinary person and pilot he was, and always a delight to correspond with
1st Jan 2024, 05:07
Replies: 43
Views: 6,586
Posted By stilton

You may be thinking in Kgs, The B55 I flew...

You may be thinking in Kgs,

The B55 I flew had a max to weight of 5300lbs, the 58P would be around 6200
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jan 2024, 04:59
Replies: 23
Views: 4,042
Posted By stilton

Not too tiring to read though

Not too tiring to read though
29th Dec 2023, 06:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,296
Posted By stilton

Transport prosecutors’ 😬

Transport prosecutors’ 😬
Forum: Tech Log
25th Dec 2023, 07:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By stilton

Your route would have been optimized to avoid...

Your route would have been optimized to avoid headwinds as much as possible and of course to not enter Russian airspace

As for the flight levels you were at, its most likely the crew requested and...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Dec 2023, 07:15
Replies: 23
Views: 4,042
Posted By stilton

I flew the 727 which has the same yoke, I found...

I flew the 727 which has the same yoke, I found it very comfortable but everyone’s different, it takes a deliberate input to press the PTT switch so don’t worry about that, it’s highly unlikely you...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2023, 03:41
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,659,201
Posted By stilton

Fascinating, a quite unique solution and 3 engine...

Fascinating, a quite unique solution and 3 engine ferry protocol
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2023, 02:10
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,659,201
Posted By stilton

Not sure if this question has been answered in...

Not sure if this question has been answered in this thread yet, was Concorde approved for three engine ferry flights ?
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2023, 04:30
Replies: 43
Views: 5,444
Posted By stilton

Fascinating Who was the Britannia operator...

Fascinating

Who was the Britannia operator in Mexico City ?
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2023, 21:20
Replies: 43
Views: 5,444
Posted By stilton

3 Engine ferry flights with piston/ turboprop aircraft ?

3 or 2 engine ferry flights have been certified and permitted for aircraft such as the 747 and L1011

Were 4 engine piston aircraft like the DC 6 or turboprops like the Britannia permitted to do 3...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Dec 2023, 05:27
Replies: 33
Views: 5,504
Posted By stilton

Pretty inhumane to have those poor camels...

Pretty inhumane to have those poor camels kneeling in their stalls, no wonder they wanted to stand up
28th Nov 2023, 07:29
Replies: 443
Views: 120,158
Posted By stilton

When exactly did SFO approach require LH to break...

When exactly did SFO approach require LH to break their company SOPs ?

Must have missed that
15th Nov 2023, 07:34
Replies: 443
Views: 120,158
Posted By stilton

He most certainly was So because the f...

He most certainly was


So because the f word is used in music and TV it’s ok to use it to pressure and insult a controller with it if you’re not getting your way ?


What nonsense, almost as...
15th Nov 2023, 03:48
Replies: 443
Views: 120,158
Posted By stilton

If a U.S. crew operating into a major European or...

If a U.S. crew operating into a major European or U.K. airport during peak times demanded an approach no one else was using that would slow the flow down then swore at the controller for the...
13th Nov 2023, 18:14
Replies: 443
Views: 120,158
Posted By stilton

It’s telling that a few weeks ago there was much...

It’s telling that a few weeks ago there was much outrage that a Delta 767 ‘declared an emergency’ after experiencing an engine failure departing a European airport instead of stating ‘Mayday’


...
13th Nov 2023, 02:21
Replies: 443
Views: 120,158
Posted By stilton

Yet somehow widebody operators flew the...

Yet somehow widebody operators flew the checkerboard approach into Kai Tak, in all sorts of weather transitioning to a pure visual at low level after such long flight times, a far more challenging...
9th Nov 2023, 07:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,980
Posted By stilton

The Final Countdown was better !

The Final Countdown was better !
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