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Forum: Tech Log
3rd Feb 2016, 08:51
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Have FBW a/c become too complicated for their own...

Have FBW a/c become too complicated for their own good? There is much talk about the pilot being detached from the a/c in modern automation, and hence the concern about automation dependancy. This...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2016, 18:21
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Ladies & gentlemen: you are proving my point; the...

Ladies & gentlemen: you are proving my point; the pilot was confused about the basics. In my days of simple Boeings you could ask any pilot a question about the systems & handling effects and get...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2016, 12:24
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

It was pilot incompetence all the way. I...

It was pilot incompetence all the way.

I agree, from all we know, that the crew did not understand some of the basics; and it is even said that letting go would/could have saved them.
What I also...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2016, 19:03
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

In the civil world one has to ask the difference...

In the civil world one has to ask the difference between satisfactory & adequate. What I have seen over the past 20 years, in some companies, is the dilution of standards. Yes there have been...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jan 2016, 15:02
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

The next revolution is here and standing in it's...

The next revolution is here and standing in it's way will just breed a new generation of angry luddites.

Perhaps they are called passengers??
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2016, 19:08
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

What I think also needs to be included in this...

What I think also needs to be included in this debate, but I don't have an ideal answer, is the characteristics of the modern airline pilot. Before we become mired in the very futuristic assumptions...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2016, 13:07
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Even if the initial training standard could be...

Even if the initial training standard could be replicated, the thing that kept everybody competent in the old days was the constant need to actually do the job.

Now that the only time we do the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2016, 12:35
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

A Boeing test pilot told a friend of mine who was...

A Boeing test pilot told a friend of mine who was a simulator instructor on the 787. "Boeing have designed the 787 assuming it will be flown by incompetent pilots

I recently checked the listings...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jan 2016, 13:47
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

So in parallel with the question of automation...

So in parallel with the question of automation dependence may be a fear of violation or non-compliance. This goes straight back to the sense of autonomy that should be inherent when ensuring that...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2016, 12:03
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

The average airline pilot is currently awful. ...

The average airline pilot is currently awful.
Yes, they can follow the script, but as soon as things are abnormal, they/we are abysmal.

with a caveat: usually, if they can read, utilise good...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2016, 20:02
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Talking FDMII:ok::) agree whole heartedly. Not wishing to...

FDMII:ok::) agree whole heartedly. Not wishing to dilute any accolade. My comments were to support the human in the debate. I like the $100,000 per minute philosophy.

Brgds.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2016, 18:09
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Plus of course even a cursory knowledge of the...

Plus of course even a cursory knowledge of the Apollo landing would show that the pilot (Aldrin?) nearly screwed it up by being human. He messed with the computer when he should not have according to...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2016, 11:28
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

APNewsBreak: Government not ensuring pilot skills...

APNewsBreak: Government not ensuring pilot skills are sharp (http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/699de9716b4d4f848d933a28499a21ad/apnewsbreak-government-not-ensuring-pilot-skills-are-sharp)


Not...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2016, 09:09
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

There were several SESMA events on the Airbus...

There were several SESMA events on the Airbus fleet when crews were taking the auto-thrust out in order to "practice for their next sim check"

I was always amazed at this idea. If all you want to...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2016, 07:36
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

With the FD off, I feel as though I'm much more...

With the FD off, I feel as though I'm much more aware of what's going on.

Right on. Go for it and enjoy. Spread the word.
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jan 2016, 18:42
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

t's just that many if not most carriers treat...

t's just that many if not most carriers treat automation as the third pilot,

In mid 90's I worked in Italy and this was the attitude of the XAA. You could operate 16 hrs with 2 crew if the A/P was...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2016, 17:40
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

In terms of skill, I think one ought to be able...

In terms of skill, I think one ought to be able to do a visual approach just by looking out the window. For the bean-counting crowd, it saves a bit of fuel and time, (by the flight data, not a lot of...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jan 2016, 12:18
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Here the airlines come into play, some have a...

Here the airlines come into play, some have a good culture in switching AP/FD/ATHR off, some not. A good culture encourages switching AP/FD/ATHR off, and has a basic understanding among pilots and...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2016, 12:22
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Great to see the ball rolling. I was wondering...

Great to see the ball rolling. I was wondering how it is now with many 'apprenticeships' less than half what they were in 80's & 90's. How is it swimming in the deep end so early? It's not just about...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2016, 19:39
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

It has been a fascinating debate/discussion. I...

It has been a fascinating debate/discussion. I feel we can end up in a never ending circle. What we are seeking is a solution to a perceived problem. That seems to be distant and we 'old f*@ts are...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2016, 16:55
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

This is because software cannot parse what the...

This is because software cannot parse what the belly senses, nor is there is a way that a mere abundance of "data" could replace experience and render a "correct" decision.

And computers don't...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2016, 12:22
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Globalnav: I like some of your thinking &...

Globalnav: I like some of your thinking & comments, especially about being aware and staying alert to what the a/c is doing. Many years I found it very disappointing to be a new train sign captain in...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2016, 19:51
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

Safetypee brings up the notion of management, and...

Safetypee brings up the notion of management, and mentions it often. I agree; it is a vital integral component of the captain's role.
I brought up the question of low experience SFI's teaching the...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2016, 17:24
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

There is no reward structure whatsoever in any...

There is no reward structure whatsoever in any airline I am aware of for being excellent.
There are only punishments for not being adequate, with adequate being a remarkably low bar.

Indeed...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jan 2016, 15:49
Replies: 290
Views: 53,792
Posted By RAT 5

There is constant talk that pilots need to have...

There is constant talk that pilots need to have an in-depth knowledge of the automatics and a precise understanding of how to use them: i.e. what to use & when to achieve a specific task. That is...
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