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Forum: Tech Log

24th Jul 2013, 11:23

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Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

our MAYDAY should have ensured that other traffic...

our MAYDAY should have ensured that other traffic has been 'tidied away'

This brings the whole debate full circle. I'm still having non-conclusive discussions with other trainers: and I don't...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Jul 2013, 10:23

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

Guys, Of course I understand about maximising...

Guys, Of course I understand about maximising range for the next phase etc. etc. My simple comment was I was told it was wrong to descend below 10,000' in what ever circumstance. I was also told I...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Jul 2013, 08:50

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

The 18,000' TA in USA was my first solution to...

The 18,000' TA in USA was my first solution to the 10,000' command in QRH. In USA it does not cause a problem. When I tried, via my training dept., to voice this question to Boeing and XAA's it was...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Jul 2013, 23:25

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

Adding another element to this discussion:...

Adding another element to this discussion: firstly I am pleased a review is under way, I seek further opinions on this question.

My QRH instructs me to descend to "10,000ft or MSA which-ever is...

Forum: Tech Log

5th Jul 2013, 19:25

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

Of course: a pressurisation problem does not mean...

Of course: a pressurisation problem does not mean an E.D. An RTO does not mean a Pax Evac. Same philosophy. Simulatoritis. It can often be a bad thing.

Forum: Tech Log

18th Jun 2013, 10:23

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

Quote : " surprised no one has raised the 'turn...

Quote : " surprised no one has raised the 'turn off the airway' chestnut.... "

Don't ignore RA - the other guy won't and you get no more points (and therefore no more prizes) for an immaculate...

Forum: Tech Log

16th Jun 2013, 16:07

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

I doubt the sky divers would be jumping if they...

I doubt the sky divers would be jumping if they had a cold. Many pax, even crew, fly when they have a slight cold. The auto cabin rate of descent can just about be survived with some nose blowing and...

Forum: Tech Log

15th Jun 2013, 15:07

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

I'm still curious about the hurtle at max ROD to...

I'm still curious about the hurtle at max ROD to 10,000'. Many of you go ski-ing at 12,000' That's arduous exercise. The auto pax O2 comes on at 14,000', so it is thought they're not going to die...

Forum: Tech Log

11th Jun 2013, 17:15

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

Guys: it seems there is some agreement to try and...

Guys: it seems there is some agreement to try and include ATC as a team player in this scenario. Sadly there has not been too many ATC opinions on this thread. More sadly, is every airline I've flown...

Forum: Tech Log

3rd Jun 2013, 20:45

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

As I understand it the Eurocontrol TCAS Review...

As I understand it the Eurocontrol TCAS Review unit recommends that if you are flying a wounded bird, i.e. you have performance issues and do not want to receive an RA which requires an undesired...

Forum: Tech Log

1st Jun 2013, 10:15

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

Why the concern over selecting TA Only? If...

Why the concern over selecting TA Only?

If you really have decompressed, and perhaps have suffered some kind of structural damage, you wouldn't want an RA telling you to climb or carry out some...

Forum: Tech Log

31st May 2013, 11:49

Replies: 87

Emergency Descent - 36000'

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Posted By RAT 5

Expanding on the theme somewhat, but connected;...

Expanding on the theme somewhat, but connected; I'm interested in sounding out opinion. This is a rare manoeuvre and I have my own ideas how to do certain aspects of it, based on real-life events:...

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