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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Jan 2005, 14:44
Replies: 15
Views: 4,528
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

I'm happy lowering them anytime, anyplace,...

I'm happy lowering them anytime, anyplace, anywhere...

Flap assymmetry is much more a 'big aircraft' problem than one for light aircraft. Most light aircraft have a torque tube which ensures that...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2005, 07:17
Replies: 14
Views: 4,339
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Mr L, At the risk of a little thread drift,...

Mr L,

At the risk of a little thread drift, I fear you may still not quite have a grasp on this VNAV thing...

In VNAV speed, you'll get an idle thrust decent at whatever speed is programmed in...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2005, 17:00
Replies: 188
Views: 69,180
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

flapless, Others have already pointed out...

flapless,

Others have already pointed out that my first words were not to be taken as sincere, and I agree with Wizofoz's analysis.

I hope - no, I'm sure - that your new rostering system will...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2005, 20:06
Replies: 9
Views: 2,334
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

What does the label on the back or side say?...

What does the label on the back or side say? Could you post pictures of any writing or labels on the instrument?
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2005, 20:03
Replies: 14
Views: 4,339
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Mr L wrote Now just go carefully...

Mr L wrote



Now just go carefully there! It's very different, in PATH, the aircraft follows a line in space, with speed and thrust changing to achieve it, whilst the ED is flown at constant...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jan 2005, 19:46
Replies: 188
Views: 69,180
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

First, would someone care to point to the string...

First, would someone care to point to the string of accidents that make this witch-hunt so desireable?

Nope, thought not, as there are hardly any, but pilots being so highly paid and underworked...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2005, 09:14
Replies: 14
Views: 4,339
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

If memory serves, the 737 had a bit of a...

If memory serves, the 737 had a bit of a 'history' of flameouts for a while (I think, with early CFM-56s, but excuse me if I'm wrong), and there are a few things about the way it's operated that hark...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Dec 2004, 07:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,507
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

...just wondering, why were you removing 'excess...

...just wondering, why were you removing 'excess fluid'?

...and if you think it's a problem with a PA28, try walking around a dripping 737 without getting the odd drip here and there!
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
13th Oct 2004, 22:07
Replies: 57
Views: 11,516
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Stable, I have spent time controlling...

Stable,

I have spent time controlling traffic in Class F and G (and A, B, and D), flying heavy metal through them, and 'managing' aspects of a biggish operation too, so I think we both approach...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
13th Oct 2004, 20:37
Replies: 57
Views: 11,516
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

That's a good question! CAT has got away...

That's a good question!

CAT has got away with flying in Class G for a long time without a mid-air. The strict probability of a mid-air is now lower, because although TCAS is not a reliable...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
13th Oct 2004, 16:50
Replies: 57
Views: 11,516
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

WorkingHard, I'm not sure you've read my...

WorkingHard,

I'm not sure you've read my earlier post(s) here...

Airlines flying paying passengers should take measures to ensure safety, by understanding the hazards, and taking proveably...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
12th Oct 2004, 06:03
Replies: 57
Views: 11,516
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

TIO, I don't mean to appear pedantic, but ...

TIO,

I don't mean to appear pedantic, but think it's important to point out that lots of 'incidents' have occurred, and carry on doing so. There have even been 'accidents' but these have not...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Oct 2004, 21:32
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Thank you ORAC, I'll take a look at the site. ...

Thank you ORAC, I'll take a look at the site.

(And thanks for reminding me of the space craft which had walls that shook whenever a door was opened!).
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Oct 2004, 14:58
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

BBC radio 'listen again' onto CD-R etc?

Greetings,

I am a big fan of a number of radio programmes, which are on at times that don't permit me to be next to a radio...

My old solution to this was a tuner and VCR, the VCR being set to...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
6th Oct 2004, 17:14
Replies: 57
Views: 11,516
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

NorthSouth, Respectfully, I hope you haven't...

NorthSouth,

Respectfully, I hope you haven't simply forgotten the mid-air collisions involving fast jets versus light aircraft and helicopters in the UK in recent years?

Nor the (sometimes...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
2nd Oct 2004, 14:14
Replies: 57
Views: 11,516
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Radar, Of course, you are quite correct. You...

Radar,

Of course, you are quite correct. You and I, both holders of yellow licences, know this.

However, I tried to keep my post short and sweet, whilst reflecting the vast majority of...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
2nd Oct 2004, 08:37
Replies: 57
Views: 11,516
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Wherever there are two aircraft flying in the...

Wherever there are two aircraft flying in the same rough geographical area, there is a collision hazard.

In CAS, this is mitigated by means of legislation which requires aircraft to use...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Oct 2004, 21:11
Replies: 90
Views: 21,158
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Might I offer the thought that the 'love it...

Might I offer the thought that the 'love it despite everything - it's just soooo wonderful' lobby might be, at least in part, responsible for the continued acceptance of reduced earnings, increased...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2004, 23:57
Replies: 90
Views: 21,158
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

I've got out, myself, having been a management...

I've got out, myself, having been a management pilot with a big airline. Much happier now, can't believe how fatigued I was when flying, and I don't miss it one jot. You're spot on about Ts and Cs,...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2004, 20:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,397
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

...and not a very good idea. See Bill Bulfer's...

...and not a very good idea. See Bill Bulfer's FMC Guide as to why not.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Sep 2004, 06:16
Replies: 9
Views: 2,263
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

I'd bear in mind that security issues revolve as...

I'd bear in mind that security issues revolve as much around the likelihood of your being a possible target for blackmail as any other matter. So, to have any skeletons in your closet is a bad thing....
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2004, 06:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,671
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

A minor point, but the PA-46 is not a twin... ...

A minor point, but the PA-46 is not a twin...

Piper PA-46 Malibu (http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=315)

Again, well done...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2004, 22:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,300
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Call me a pedant (no, do, really!!!), but in...

Call me a pedant (no, do, really!!!), but in Airplane, our inflatable friend sat in the right seat, not the left, though he did wear four bars... As for the action taken in re-inflating him, I can...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Aug 2004, 07:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,442
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

I might be a little careful about 'diagnosing'...

I might be a little careful about 'diagnosing' inebriation or other such conditions...

The old line goes that only two classes of people are allowed to say someone is 'drunk': Medical...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2004, 22:15
Replies: 39
Views: 16,160
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

What's the big deal? With RW's lasting...

What's the big deal? With RW's lasting incompetent management, the options are worth next to nothing anyway!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Jul 2004, 07:57
Replies: 30
Views: 4,976
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Send Clowns, My last post on this as it's...

Send Clowns,

My last post on this as it's getting a little repetitive...

There should be no conflict, because although there is no formal requirement to be in contact with ATC, there is a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Jul 2004, 11:00
Replies: 30
Views: 4,976
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Sorry, pilotbear, but no. Aerodrome Control...

Sorry, pilotbear, but no.

Aerodrome Control provides services 'to aircraft flying with visual reference to the surface in, and in the vicinity of, the aerodrome traffic zone'...

Whilst it might...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Jul 2004, 10:49
Replies: 30
Views: 4,976
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Interesting discussion... My remark was...

Interesting discussion...

My remark was prompted by the thought that the purposes of the ATZ are, in Law, divorced from issues to do with the pattern of traffic at an aerodrome.

Rule 17 (5)...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2004, 09:43
Replies: 28
Views: 2,551
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Question Engine Failure Drills

Would a few of you be kind enough to detail what you would carry out as engine failure drills in a light single, assuming a normally-aspirated carburetted engine? I'm only interested in the drills...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Jul 2004, 09:41
Replies: 57
Views: 10,256
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Engine Failure Drills

Would a few of you be kind enough to detail what you would teach or expect as engine failure drills in a light single, assuming a normally-aspirated carburetted engine? I'm only interested in the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Jul 2004, 09:37
Replies: 30
Views: 4,976
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

...Just wondering (and I'm not an EGTC man), why...

...Just wondering (and I'm not an EGTC man), why you think the base turn should be within the ATZ?
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2004, 09:08
Replies: 8
Views: 3,329
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

I have taxied in with flaps out for two reasons...

I have taxied in with flaps out for two reasons in the last few years:

(1) The FO forgot to select them up, and I didn't spot it (doh!)
(2) After a birdstrike or possible birdstrike on final,...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jul 2004, 14:02
Replies: 29
Views: 12,242
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

First, this may be of interest... TCAS...

First, this may be of interest...

TCAS Bulletin (http://www.mfom.es/aviacioncivil/programas/acas_html/ACAS_leaflet_v4_Final.pdf)

Second, you might contact John Law at Eurocontrol - I won't...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2004, 08:39
Replies: 24
Views: 6,226
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Max Angle, I was assuming a degree of basic...

Max Angle,

I was assuming a degree of basic knowledge amongst our readers. Whilst right, I would judge your remark to err on the pedantic side. Also, of course, speed brakes may be used to SAVE...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jul 2004, 08:34
Replies: 209
Views: 53,902
Posted By Astronomy Dominie

Yarpy, The conclusion in the IPA article is,...

Yarpy,

The conclusion in the IPA article is, in my honest opinion, utter rubbish, and brings the IPA into disrepute for publishing it...
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