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Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2024, 04:08
Replies: 15
Views: 1,699
Posted By stilton

I’ve never felt as dehydrated as when traveling...

I’ve never felt as dehydrated as when traveling in a 777 although I like the aircraft, the 747 was much better, I have found the 787 to be pretty good
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2024, 05:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Posted By stilton

Absolutely nothing wrong with soliciting opinions...

Absolutely nothing wrong with soliciting opinions no matter how qualified you are and even if the real aircraft is not being discussed

Your response added nothing of value
Forum: Tech Log
8th Apr 2024, 04:31
Replies: 13
Views: 1,205
Posted By stilton

Rotation technique

From the first light aircraft I flew to heavy transport jets I was taught to rotate visually

At VR, check the airspeed then eyes go outside , judging the rotation rate by visual cues until you...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Mar 2024, 04:39
Replies: 47
Views: 15,645
Posted By stilton

Couldnt agree more, the 727 in particular was...

Couldnt agree more, the 727 in particular was superb in strong gusty crosswinds, simply the best, came down the approach like it was on rails
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2024, 05:57
Replies: 36
Views: 29,816
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...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2024, 05:49
Replies: 118
Views: 69,136
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 ?
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Feb 2024, 00:38
Replies: 118
Views: 69,136
Posted By stilton

Not at all actually

Not at all actually
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2024, 02:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,328
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: 2,328
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: 2,328
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
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2024, 02:53
Replies: 118
Views: 69,136
Posted By stilton

No, you have no choice

No, you have no choice
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2024, 06:10
Replies: 14
Views: 5,007
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...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
20th Jan 2024, 00:18
Replies: 72
Views: 25,023
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...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Jan 2024, 07:52
Replies: 72
Views: 25,023
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...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Jan 2024, 07:48
Replies: 72
Views: 25,023
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: 1,871
Posted By stilton

I missed what type is being discussed here ?!

I missed what type is being discussed here ?!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Jan 2024, 10:32
Replies: 72
Views: 25,023
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...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jan 2024, 10:15
Replies: 35
Views: 10,504
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
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Jan 2024, 04:10
Replies: 72
Views: 25,023
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
...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2024, 07:36
Replies: 1,259
Views: 580,622
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
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Jan 2024, 07:32
Replies: 72
Views: 25,023
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
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2024, 07:24
Replies: 36
Views: 7,663
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...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2024, 06:58
Replies: 19
Views: 3,236
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
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2024, 05:07
Replies: 43
Views: 6,693
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: 4,112
Posted By stilton

Not too tiring to read though

Not too tiring to read though
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Dec 2023, 06:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,314
Posted By stilton

Transport prosecutors’ 😬

Transport prosecutors’ 😬
Forum: Tech Log
25th Dec 2023, 07:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,661
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: 4,112
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: 1,672,656
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: 1,672,656
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: 5,572
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: 5,572
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: 5,608
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
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2023, 07:29
Replies: 445
Views: 127,854
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
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2023, 07:34
Replies: 445
Views: 127,854
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...
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