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Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2017, 11:03
Replies: 8
Views: 10,110
Posted By A-FLOOR

It's a). Negative dynamic stability implies a...

It's a). Negative dynamic stability implies a divergent oscillatory motion once perturbed (vibration with increasing amplitude) which brings the vehicle back past it's intended position, and then...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2017, 07:07
Replies: 1
Views: 1,107
Posted By A-FLOOR

This depends on the options... aircraft which...

This depends on the options... aircraft which annunciate AUTOLAND 1 on FMA (CAT-IIIa only) are not capable of rollout guidance and their autopilot will disconnect by itself a few seconds after...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jun 2016, 13:40
Replies: 55
Views: 37,339
Posted By A-FLOOR

Less Hair: The problem is not nav precision, it...

Less Hair: The problem is not nav precision, it is the yaw damper. No yaw damper means no autopilot, which means no RVSM.
AHRS-only arcraft with no GPS signal can still use air data, magnetometers...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jun 2016, 06:42
Replies: 8
Views: 5,079
Posted By A-FLOOR

Post This briefing explains how GPS loss currently...

This briefing explains how GPS loss currently affects the Phenom 300:

http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Notice/GENOT_7110_711_EMB-300.pdf
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2016, 16:55
Replies: 20
Views: 17,093
Posted By A-FLOOR

Column movement in this case is due to the...

Column movement in this case is due to the autopilot compensating for the trim up movement that is introduced by the autoland logic so the aircraft has a net nose up tendency should the AP trip off....
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2016, 11:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,659
Posted By A-FLOOR

A320 FCU is made by Thales, F100 unit is from...

A320 FCU is made by Thales, F100 unit is from Collins.

The F100 is far more similar to the A310/A300-600... both use the Collins -1000 series avionics.
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2016, 09:52
Replies: 1,677
Views: 531,366
Posted By A-FLOOR

The assumption that simply letting go of the...

The assumption that simply letting go of the stick would have saved them does not appear to hold up to scrutiny. I found this particular gem by OK465 in the A320 OEB thread from one year ago:

I'm...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2016, 07:07
Replies: 35
Views: 19,962
Posted By A-FLOOR

The sealed documents primarily concern the...

The sealed documents primarily concern the internal dealings and archives of the "Raad voor de Luchtvaart" regarding the crash, or rather the predecessor of the current Dutch TSB. These documents...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Aug 2015, 09:45
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,029,477
Posted By A-FLOOR

Some of the footage taken of the final moments is...

Some of the footage taken of the final moments is extraordinary, as is the willingness of some people to pin the blame on the pilot. Because it appears that as the aircraft pitches past -90deg, a...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2013, 07:51
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,900
Posted By A-FLOOR

Intensity perhaps, but duration, no. This is my...

Intensity perhaps, but duration, no. This is my point: while all other accelerations (linear and rotational) are time limited depending on the stroke of the motion system, this is the one thing...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2013, 20:23
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,900
Posted By A-FLOOR

If you think for a minute, you will realize a...

If you think for a minute, you will realize a simulator's motion system actually does this very thing: it uses the principle of somatogravic illusion to simulate sustained longitudinal acceleration...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2013, 16:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,921
Posted By A-FLOOR

Centaurus: I would suggest that you ask the...

Centaurus: I would suggest that you ask the people who maintain and certify the simulator you train on if you can review IQTG test 1B5 (critical engine failure at takeoff): this particular objective...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Jan 2013, 15:06
Replies: 15
Views: 5,088
Posted By A-FLOOR

peterc005, While FSX may be good as an image...

peterc005,

While FSX may be good as an image generator for a visual system or a navigation/FMS/procedure trainer, it is completely inadequate as a flight simulation model which can be proven and...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2012, 17:09
Replies: 1,550
Views: 302,395
Posted By A-FLOOR

I'm somewhat surprised at the comments that the...

I'm somewhat surprised at the comments that the crew never mentioned being in a stall at all, as this is exactly how I remember it from reading an early report about the CVR transcript (capt telling...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jun 2012, 17:44
Replies: 77
Views: 19,140
Posted By A-FLOOR

This may not be apparent as the output of the...

This may not be apparent as the output of the altitude calculation from the statis prerssure to the altimeter is filtered, but I assure you that it does.I am talking about the stall buffet. The...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jun 2012, 13:22
Replies: 77
Views: 19,140
Posted By A-FLOOR

The total pressure will freeze, but remember that...

The total pressure will freeze, but remember that the static ports were available and working 100% all the time in the AF447 scenario. IAS is still equal to Pdynamic, which is derived by substracting...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jun 2012, 16:55
Replies: 77
Views: 19,140
Posted By A-FLOOR

The headwind/tailwind scenario as a result of the...

The headwind/tailwind scenario as a result of the erroneous TAS computations with changing altitude with blocked pitots is absolutely realistic. (I work for the company that built your 747-400...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2012, 19:06
Replies: 727
Views: 617,354
Posted By A-FLOOR

V1... comparable aircraft like the E170 and F100...

V1... comparable aircraft like the E170 and F100 have EGPWS mk.V, loaded with a global database. Mark VI/VII are typically used for regional turboprops and as you say, usually only have a continental...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2012, 16:58
Replies: 727
Views: 617,354
Posted By A-FLOOR

I am aware of that, the external power may have...

I am aware of that, the external power may have just been applied to the aircraft which meant the TAWS computer would still have been booting when the pic was taken, but that would not explain why...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2012, 16:41
Replies: 727
Views: 617,354
Posted By A-FLOOR

I'm more worried about the disabled TAWS...

I'm more worried about the disabled TAWS...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2012, 18:11
Replies: 53
Views: 29,317
Posted By A-FLOOR

Uploaded again to youtube, grab them while they...

Uploaded again to youtube, grab them while they are still hot-

edit: that was quick...

Here are working links (own hosting):

Clip 1 (http://tsuru.home.xs4all.nl/JAL7771.flv)
Clip 2...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2012, 17:06
Replies: 53
Views: 29,317
Posted By A-FLOOR

Two videos are still up, one of the actual...

Two videos are still up, one of the actual landing:

LiveLeak.com - 2012-03-31 JAL82 B777-246/ER JA701J Tailstrike Video

And one of the damage afterwards.

JAL

Discuss.
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Sep 2011, 22:16
Replies: 85
Views: 31,745
Posted By A-FLOOR

Flight is now reporting Atlas Air is refusing the...

Flight is now reporting Atlas Air is refusing the first 3 out of its order for 12 747-8Fs due to efficiency shortfalls.

Atlas Air nixes order for three 747-8Fs...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Feb 2011, 08:24
Replies: 13
Views: 1,454
Posted By A-FLOOR

Was used before, these days they use tungsten. A...

Was used before, these days they use tungsten. A bit less dense and a bit more expensive, but with none of the drawbacks.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Aug 2010, 11:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
Posted By A-FLOOR

Look here (http://casper.frontier.nl/eham/) and...

Look here (http://casper.frontier.nl/eham/) and rewind to your exact time of departure. Provided Aer Lingus fitted their aircraft with ADS-B you should be able to see yourself depart :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2010, 16:58
Replies: 3
Views: 2,597
Posted By A-FLOOR

The occulting requirement refers to the ability...

The occulting requirement refers to the ability of the visual to display a minimum of 10 objects such as buildings or signs placed behind each other in a scene in the correct order, without one...
Forum: Medical & Health
12th May 2010, 22:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,020
Posted By A-FLOOR

Also note that while no damage may be apparent...

Also note that while no damage may be apparent during daytime, nighttime vision might still be affected... for example in the form of halos around bright lights. My cornea were superficially damaged...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd May 2010, 23:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,900
Posted By A-FLOOR

You are absolutely correct, which is why the...

You are absolutely correct, which is why the ambient static pressure for the rake is usually obtained from a common source and provided to the other side of each transducer. This leaves you with the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st May 2010, 08:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,900
Posted By A-FLOOR

Not sure about the English name for this device,...

Not sure about the English name for this device, but in Dutch it's called a zoghark.

Basically it's a vertical row of dynamic pressure sensors (pitot tubes) placed behind the trailing edge of an...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Aug 2009, 09:55
Replies: 36
Views: 7,497
Posted By A-FLOOR

Post Interesting article in Flight: FAA proposes new...

Interesting article in Flight: FAA proposes new certification category for upset training aircraft ...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jul 2009, 11:07
Replies: 78
Views: 26,462
Posted By A-FLOOR

Thumbs up Rainboe is on the money. What this 777-pilot does...

Rainboe is on the money. What this 777-pilot does not mention is that a wing with two engines on it will flex a lot more under the same circumstances than one with only one. The fact that the crew...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2009, 04:52
Replies: 36
Views: 7,497
Posted By A-FLOOR

Not meaning to rain on your parade, but there are...

Not meaning to rain on your parade, but there are a few things which need consideration:

Expanding the scope of the simulator data package to include aircraft behavior outside of the envelope...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Mar 2009, 08:47
Replies: 519
Views: 325,947
Posted By A-FLOOR

armchairpilot94116 As far as I know...

armchairpilot94116

As far as I know predictive windshear detection is not mandatory.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2009, 19:15
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,448,341
Posted By A-FLOOR

Exclamation NOD: Even so, this scenario cannot be...

NOD:

Even so, this scenario cannot be simulated in the current machines. You can fail either or both radalts, have the flag appear on the PFD and the dual autoland conk out, but an erroneous...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2009, 19:25
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,448,341
Posted By A-FLOOR

wes_wall

The head of the organization has stated the FDR will be read out first thing tomorrow, so you can expect more info to be available at that time.
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