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Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2016, 06:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,427
Posted By conch

B747-400 Mach Effect Impact on Minimum Maneuvering Speed Margin

The B747-400 FCTM says 'For lighter weights at altitudes up to approximately 10,000 feet, the flaps-up amber band functions just like the flaps-down amber band described above, with the top of the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Jun 2012, 19:54
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,461,495
Posted By conch

Are they still doing the ATPL written test during...

Are they still doing the ATPL written test during the screening?
It is not mentioned in the screening information, just sim/interview on the first day, then medical on the second day.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2010, 16:52
Replies: 7
Views: 3,683
Posted By conch

What does the IRS have to do with the Satcom?

Have you ever noticed that the Satcom does not work as long as the IRSs are down or aligning? At least this is the case on B747/B744. I do not know about other airplanes but I was told it's the same...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Nov 2009, 01:33
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By conch

JCAB Medical Renewal - How many days in advance?

Hi there,
does anybody know up to how many days in advance you are allowed to renew your JCAB Medical before it expires?
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Oct 2009, 19:37
Replies: 146
Views: 80,556
Posted By conch

Hey Snoopy747, can you get more than 4 days...

Hey Snoopy747,

can you get more than 4 days off in a row and/or get them back to back (end/beginning month) and have less off days between the trips?
Are there any plans for upgrading FO's?
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jul 2004, 19:33
Replies: 20
Views: 3,014
Posted By conch

Here a sample from the hydraulic system on the...

Here a sample from the hydraulic system on the MD83.
The hydraulic temperature is measured in the reservoir at the return inlet.
The return fluid could be heated up by a malfunctioning pump or an...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jun 2004, 08:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,836
Posted By conch

Thank you for your explanation idg. I think one...

Thank you for your explanation idg.
I think one question asked by Ifo still remains unanswered.
Are dynamic ailerons the same as active ailerons??
I know what active ailerons are but I have not...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2004, 08:23
Replies: 12
Views: 1,836
Posted By conch

So I understand from your posts that dynamic...

So I understand from your posts that dynamic ailerons are nothing else than active ailerons, or am I wrong?
Seems that somebody just renamed the whole thing...
Airbus has dynamic ailerons...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jun 2004, 20:52
Replies: 22
Views: 4,504
Posted By conch

2) Older airplanes use a higher altitude at which...

2) Older airplanes use a higher altitude at which takeoff thrust is reduced to climb thrust for noise abatement reasons. So theoretically a reduced takeoff thrust results in a lower trip fuel but...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jun 2004, 05:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,612
Posted By conch

As Panama Jack states there are principally two...

As Panama Jack states there are principally two jetstream bands around the earth in each hemisphere caused by tropopause breaks. The Polar Front jetstreams are at about 60 degrees latitude, the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jun 2004, 04:43
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By conch

Both are open to public. The main deck is that...

Both are open to public. The main deck is that one of terminal B. The deck of terminal E can only be reached by bus from there.
Check about the opening times on
http://www.flughafen-zuerich.ch
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jun 2004, 18:11
Replies: 6
Views: 3,121
Posted By conch

Can anybody explain how this works on the...

Can anybody explain how this works on the B747-400?
For example after takeoff, when you change from TO thrust to Climb thrust. How is this done exactly? Or how is MCT set? I think there are no...
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2004, 04:56
Replies: 14
Views: 3,077
Posted By conch

May be Mr. Boeing did not have any money left for...

May be Mr. Boeing did not have any money left for better seats or he did that on purpose to be able to improve something yet on the -500 ?!!?........
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th May 2004, 13:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Posted By conch

FANS on CX airplanes?

Just wondering if any CX airplanes are FANS equipped.
If yes to what extent and where can the implementations be used? It came to my mind when I read about the planned direct flight from Hong Kong...
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2004, 05:15
Replies: 14
Views: 3,077
Posted By conch

B747-300 1983 three crew flight deck ...

B747-300

1983
three crew flight deck
MTOW 377t / MLW 285t
range 11500km
wing span 60m
Forum: Questions
23rd May 2004, 10:57
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By conch

...then computers and printers never work...

...then computers and printers never work properly!!!:mad:
Forum: Questions
23rd May 2004, 08:45
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By conch

ETD - 1 hour for us. The flight plans are ready,...

ETD - 1 hour for us. The flight plans are ready, that's all. It takes at least 5 minutes to get all rest of the necessary information. If the airplane is far away on the airport you should leave for...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2004, 09:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,350
Posted By conch

Adirs

Does anybody know the difference between the conventional IRS/ADC installation and the ADIRS installed on the B777/Airbus?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th May 2004, 05:03
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By conch

If IAS is kept constant TAS increases with...

If IAS is kept constant TAS increases with altitude. At a certain altitude TAS starts to get that big that the airflow across the upper camber of the wing starts to approach the sonic range. The air...
Forum: Tech Log
13th May 2004, 07:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,461
Posted By conch

I totally agree with you, None. That is the way...

I totally agree with you, None. That is the way it should be! In the company I mentioned above the captain was blamed afterwards for having harmed the company on purpose! There are always different...
Forum: Tech Log
13th May 2004, 07:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,243
Posted By conch

Thanks for the explanations and the link Niki. I...

Thanks for the explanations and the link Niki. I know it already. Just needed some more clarification yet.
Conch
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
12th May 2004, 18:08
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Posted By conch

A friend of mine is going tomorrow. From both...

A friend of mine is going tomorrow. From both airports (Charles de Gaulle or Orly) take the train initially to 'Châtelet' Station, then take the subway train to either 'Les Sablons' or 'Pont de...
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2004, 16:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,243
Posted By conch

Airbus FBW

Can anybody explain the main difference between Alternate and Abnormal Alternate Law from the pilot's view while operating the airplane?
In case the fly-by-wire system is downgraded to...
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2004, 16:34
Replies: 9
Views: 4,415
Posted By conch

gas path, just another question came up yet....

gas path,
just another question came up yet. Beside the stability augmentation and flight envelope protection which I guess includes stall, overspeed, bank angle and TAC is there also a load factor...
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2004, 14:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,461
Posted By conch

I know a case which happened a few years ago in a...

I know a case which happened a few years ago in a company where the cargo fire warning came on during cruise, the fire extinguisher was triggered and the warning did not disappear. The crew continued...
Forum: Questions
10th May 2004, 08:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,640
Posted By conch

There is no requirement to inform ATC about your...

There is no requirement to inform ATC about your takeoff alternate. You have to determine for yourself if you need one or not according to the wx minimum you need to fly an OEI approach. In our...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th May 2004, 15:44
Replies: 1
Views: 992
Posted By conch

Pax fleet salary Try the CX pay scales topic in...

Pax fleet salary
Try the CX pay scales topic in the Fragrant Harbour Wannabes Forum!
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2004, 09:03
Replies: 3
Views: 2,131
Posted By conch

The total amount of fuel which can be carried on...

The total amount of fuel which can be carried on an MD83 varies with the version. I (no aux tank) 17740kg, II (forward aux tank) 19960kg, III (forward and aft aux tank) 21160kg. At maximum zero fuel...
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2004, 04:39
Replies: 9
Views: 4,415
Posted By conch

Great answer, thank you gas path!

Great answer, thank you gas path!
Forum: Tech Log
6th May 2004, 16:39
Replies: 9
Views: 4,415
Posted By conch

B777 fly-by-wire

Hi,
the B777 fly-by-wire system has a feature listed under 'Normal Control Mode' (pitch, roll and yaw) which is 'Autopilot Backdrive'. Can anybody tell me what is meant by this?
Thanks
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th May 2004, 14:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By conch

CX A340-200s

Hi,
as far as I know CX first had 4 A340-200s which were replaced by -300s 2 years later. Can anybody tell me further details about this planned or unplanned replacement?
Thanks
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