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Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2009, 23:55
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

Dan Winterland - OK...thanks for that. I...

Dan Winterland -

OK...thanks for that. I still don't like the way EGPFlyer above described the disconnect though.

And...411A...don't know how our posts got mixed up, but.....
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2009, 23:44
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

Sounds like a good system on the L-1011. And...

Sounds like a good system on the L-1011. And yes.....ah, Lockheed. I only have experience in the 'better' Lockheeds tho...Connie and Electra!

I'd still like someone to respond on the Airbus...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2009, 23:07
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

I'm curious why Airbus elected to go with...

I'm curious why Airbus elected to go with non-moving throttles while in auto, vs moving. What is the logic? I didn't like the description of the transfer from auto to manual thrust.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2009, 16:20
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

Tee Emm...

Tee Emm (http://www.pprune.org/members/145362-tee-emm) -

Thank you for your post.

You are so right, and you're right; it's so sad. I've never been happier to be away from something (even my...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2009, 20:36
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

If you're referring to my initial post, I don't...

If you're referring to my initial post, I don't see where I mentioned Airbus. I know the Turkish one was a 737-800.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2009, 18:38
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

I'm sorry you didn't get a chance to fly the...

I'm sorry you didn't get a chance to fly the 'real' DC-8. While sims are good, actual aircraft fly better.

I fully realize there is 'no turning back' in technology. I merely tried to point out...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2009, 17:07
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

Please.....I am NOT looking down on anyone! Nor...

Please.....I am NOT looking down on anyone! Nor am I trying to "prove" that I, or "my generation" is/was any better. I am merely TRYING to point out some possible flaws in the system. Flaws that...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2009, 16:02
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

BelArgUSA - Tee Emm - Thank you both for...

BelArgUSA - Tee Emm -

Thank you both for your input. You are both absolutely correct in your thoughts. Unfortunately, like I've said in other threads, I feel we're just banging our heards up...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 20:35
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

CHfour...

CHfour (http://www.pprune.org/members/136784-chfour)

I am sorry I offended you. It is/was not my intention of offending anyone. I just felt that everyone would know about TRWs. But, as I said...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 19:48
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

OK.....regarding TRWs. METARS have changed...

OK.....regarding TRWs.

METARS have changed the way weather is displayed. And I see it's different every where you go. That's just great for a 'global' operation! One more example where "they"...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 19:30
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

It's TRW, not TWR. TWR might be an abreviation...

It's TRW, not TWR. TWR might be an abreviation for Tower.

A TRW is a weather-related acronym that any pilot who has ever flown anywhere where it rains knows what it is. Or, he'd better.
...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 18:37
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

Denti (http://www.pprune.org/members/29532-denti)...

Denti (http://www.pprune.org/members/29532-denti)

re. the +10: read what I wrote.

If you don't know what a TRW is, then I suspect you don't fly airplanes, or if you do, you don't check the...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 18:32
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

I am utterly amazed that we have several pilots...

I am utterly amazed that we have several pilots (supposedly) that do not know what a TRW is. Apperently they never check the weather before they take off into the unknown.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 17:37
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

bjkeates...

bjkeates (http://www.pprune.org/members/136029-bjkeates)

You're welcome.....and, I meant it!

Like everything else related to flying, you must have a reason for doing what you do. I always...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 17:19
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

CHfour...

CHfour (http://www.pprune.org/members/136784-chfour)

With all due respect, Sir, if you don't know what TRWs are, then perhaps you shouldn't be flying airplanes, if you do.

As to the extra...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 16:52
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

bjkeates - I'm sorry if I seemed a little...

bjkeates -

I'm sorry if I seemed a little harsh. It was not directed at any one person. It was a generalization from what I've seen, heard, and read. Obviously, it can't and doesn't apply to...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 15:37
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

airfoilmod...

airfoilmod (http://www.pprune.org/members/224430-airfoilmod)

Thank you for your support!

Speaking of B vs AB:

You know...it's funny: I "flew by cable" for thirty years. I've been...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 14:34
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

CHfour - Well, you know as well as I do...

CHfour -

Well, you know as well as I do that there are thousands of "pilots" out there who would almost fly for nothing just to fly. And to get with an airline, they'll even PAY to do it. ...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 11:55
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

OK.....again, thank you for your replies. ...

OK.....again, thank you for your replies.

As I said in a post somewhere....."You boys stick with your new fangled toys and I'll stick with my needle/ball and airspeed and hopefully, we'll all...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 01:09
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

Let me add one more thing if I may. The...

Let me add one more thing if I may.

The following link applies to automation in general (not just auto throttles) in today's cockpits.

While I realize automation is here to stay, it doesn't...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2009, 00:01
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

bjkeates - I just don't like the idea of...

bjkeates -
I just don't like the idea of engines changing settings without the throttles moving. Doesn't make sense...seems a little sppoky if you will. As someone has said the B-717 A/Ts move...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2009, 22:22
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

Well at least on your 717, it sounds like the...

Well at least on your 717, it sounds like the throttles MOVE with power changes. Apparently, on the Airbus they don't.

And, yes..."Quite"...I am old fashioned. Piston-powered aircraft, and...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2009, 19:02
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

EpsilonVaz - I don't much like THAT idea...

EpsilonVaz -


I don't much like THAT idea at all; engines changing power and the throttles NOT moving. Guess I'm just too old fashined.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2009, 16:18
Replies: 89
Views: 13,080
Posted By DC-ATE

Auto Throttles.

Auto Throttles.

In the thread on the Turkish Airlines accident, there is a lot of discussion on auto throttles during the approach phase. I've never flown an aircraft with auto throttles, but...
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