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Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2010, 19:38
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Yes, a Brit requirement..totally unnecessary in...

Yes, a Brit requirement..totally unnecessary in my opinion, nevertheless...a UKCAA mandate.
Fitted to all -500 aircraft, as I recall.

Autothrottles.
I have personally performed at least 200...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2010, 12:43
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Never had that type of failure, however...is this...

Never had that type of failure, however...is this not part and parcel of basic flying technique?
To keep the scan going and find these failures, unlike (apparently) with some new(er) folks who just...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Mar 2010, 19:04
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Yup...however, a rather large takeoff weight...

Yup...however, a rather large takeoff weight penalty was imposed, as I recall.
Having said this...never had the system fail.
Worked to perfection.

Ahhhh, Lockheed:)
Forum: Tech Log
8th Mar 2010, 19:56
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

As I recall, you remember correctly. Designed...

As I recall, you remember correctly.
Designed in Burbank, built at Palmdale...TriStar, in a class of its own...yes (at the time).
I must admit...the Rollers were great engines, too.
And...they...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Mar 2010, 00:27
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

On BA (BEA) aircraft only, so far as I know.

On BA (BEA) aircraft only, so far as I know.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2010, 20:16
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Sorry, ASFKAP, just because you could not keep...

Sorry, ASFKAP, just because you could not keep L1011 aircraft...going...does not mean that others, cannot.:}
Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2010, 14:44
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Oddly enough, our small consulting/management...

Oddly enough, our small consulting/management company has been asked to look into...this very thing.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2010, 20:23
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Indeed, PFM...must be seen, first hand, to be...

Indeed, PFM...must be seen, first hand, to be believed.:ok:

And, just think...forty years old, this year.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2010, 20:27
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Threre were not. Additionally, if one...

Threre were not.

Additionally, if one watches very closely, with -22B powered airplanes, a slight thrust increase from the autothrottles is noted, at 30 feet radio height, just prior to thrust...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2010, 01:24
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

In actual fact, only the last few L1011's...

In actual fact, only the last few L1011's manufactured had digital autopilots, all the rest were dual channel fail-operational analogue design.

Sequence for automatic approach/land (autoland) with...
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2009, 16:25
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

....which seems to snap off at the root...

....which seems to snap off at the root occasionally on MD-11 types.:eek:
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2009, 16:06
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

I suspect Boeing simply did not have the...

I suspect Boeing simply did not have the technical expertise to do so.:uhoh:
In fact, speaking of technical expertise, my local airport neighbor, who parks his GA airplane next to mine, is a retired...
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2009, 15:54
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

FE Hoppy is correct, and those that didn't...

FE Hoppy is correct, and those that didn't understand DLC, didn't appreciate it operation.
In fact, at one airline, a few of the Captains would regularly disable the DLC/Auto Spoiler system, so a...
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2009, 11:37
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

No, no changes to the airplane at all...only...

No, no changes to the airplane at all...only specific operating procedures.



Negative.
All SV and DL long body aircraft had Hamilton Sundstrand FMS units installed (dual installation) which...
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2009, 00:30
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Those frisbee fairings made a huge difference in...

Those frisbee fairings made a huge difference in the noise observed in the aft cabin, due to the location of number two engine.
Much quieter.:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
19th May 2009, 16:07
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

That would undoubtedly be because the specific...

That would undoubtedly be because the specific airline did not know how to avoid the 'clunks'.:rolleyes:

Sorry, no photos.
Forum: Tech Log
18th May 2009, 18:02
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

**In what way is the trim system involved at...

**In what way is the trim system involved at takeoff?**

Same as on other jet transports.
The stab is set at xxx units, according to the trim sheet.
Re-trimming is then used after takeoff,...
Forum: Tech Log
18th May 2009, 14:32
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

**So in this sense tailplane use was similar to...

**So in this sense tailplane use was similar to that of the TriStar.**

Don't think so, however those that have flown these types can comment.

Keep in mind that with the L1011, when the pilot...
Forum: Tech Log
18th May 2009, 13:27
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Yes, both channels could be disabled by...

Yes, both channels could be disabled by unlatching the appropriate switchlights on the overhead panel.



Likewise for the DC10 and B747
The L1011 is unique with it's all-moving tailplane for...
Forum: Tech Log
18th May 2009, 02:44
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

411A, does that mean that SAS and DLC ( & YD)...

411A,
does that mean that SAS and DLC ( & YD) remained active (or could remain if so commanded) after AP was disconnected as for instance during a manual approach?

Yes, SAS (yaw damping and turn...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2009, 13:02
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

General fault issues would be recorded in the...

General fault issues would be recorded in the tech log using the FIRM manual.
Usually a code number only, however oftentimes some airlines required the written text as well, for clarification....
Forum: Tech Log
15th May 2009, 18:51
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

As you have no doubt personally...

As you have no doubt personally demonstrated...continuously.:}
Forum: Tech Log
15th May 2009, 15:49
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Yaw damping and turn co-ordination, provided by...

Yaw damping and turn co-ordination, provided by the SAS system.
This system also provides two other functions....runway alignment and rollout, however for autolands only.
In addition, DLC is...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2009, 22:19
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Revenue passenger service, yes. However, if we...

Revenue passenger service, yes.
However, if we dial the clock back just a bit further, we find the Caravelle, with its Lear-designed autoland system as being the 'first'...for a jet aeroplane.
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2009, 19:36
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Landing with 200 meters vis/rvr? Yup, done all...

Landing with 200 meters vis/rvr?
Yup, done all the time with the big Lockheed three-holer.
The First Officer does all these, I just sit back and admire Lockheed's amazing performance.
Done to...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2009, 18:05
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

The finest wide body early generation automated...

The finest wide body early generation automated aircraft manufactured in the USA...bar none.
It is second to none in its automation at the time... IE, no other airplane could measure up, NONE.

A...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2009, 13:06
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Quote: MESC or FESC.......? FESC......

Quote:
MESC or FESC.......?

FESC... original, typing error.

As to possible oil problems with -22B powered aircraft....
To some it appeared that after long storage, the -22B engine consumed...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2009, 03:12
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

And, added to the takeoff configuration warning. ...

And, added to the takeoff configuration warning.



Yup, quite correct.
Not all had ACS either.
And some had different MTOW's.

Many differences...customer options.
Forum: Tech Log
13th May 2009, 01:49
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Perhaps the concerned Captain did not read the...

Perhaps the concerned Captain did not read the abnormal checklist, which mandated using split spoilers for pitch control in such situations.

A simple procedure.:rolleyes:
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2009, 04:12
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

You might consider dusting off the manuals...one...

You might consider dusting off the manuals...one never knows, especially if you are based on the western side of the great Atlantic divide, and don't need to rush home every two weeks...:}
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2009, 22:46
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

Negative. Only the AP/FD glareshield panel...

Negative.
Only the AP/FD glareshield panel appeared to be 'digital'...go down into the MESC and will be found many of the same units as on earlier aircraft.
You will note however, that these...
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2009, 19:52
Replies: 144
Views: 53,574
Posted By 411A

The L1011 did not need an FMS to provide...

The L1011 did not need an FMS to provide fail/operational automatic approach/land (autoland) operations...it had the first dual/dual autopilot/flight director system (produced by Collins Radio)...
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