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Forum: Tech Log
3rd Mar 2014, 08:09
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

mm43, no worries, I couldn't figure out the point...

mm43, no worries, I couldn't figure out the point of the post either! States the obvious.

I thought I would put out a revised GE version using now-available data.

What I can't quite understand...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2014, 21:15
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

mm43; Re, "The extra 8.2 seconds of CVR...

mm43;

Re, "The extra 8.2 seconds of CVR certainly makes a difference! "

Does it ever!
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2014, 16:00
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

GlobalNav; Thank you for your suggestion and...

GlobalNav;

Thank you for your suggestion and link - very helpful indeed. The issue in the flight data is the fact that the FDR stops at 04:47:33.5 while the CVR continues, (as per explanation in...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2014, 21:21
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

T.L., yes, let's hope so - QARs usually have more...

T.L., yes, let's hope so - QARs usually have more parameters and sometimes to greater sample rates and resolutions than the legally-required parameters for FDRs. DFDAU systems are less ...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2014, 19:35
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

tubby linton; The QAR would not likely have...

tubby linton;

The QAR would not likely have survived as it is usually mounted in the electronics bay underneath the cockpit, but I think I know what you meant and I'm in the process of examining...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2014, 18:47
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

GlobalNav; I agree. I put together the...

GlobalNav;
I agree.

I put together the following graphic, similar to mm43's but using G.E. The timings and the altitudes are from the original preliminary report and use a nominal 145kt...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2013, 15:29
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Full NTSB Report on Cali here...

Full NTSB Report on Cali here (http://www.rvs.uni-bielefeld.de/publications/Incidents/DOCS/ComAndRep/Cali/calirep.html), thanks to PBL (also linked at Wiki).
Forum: Tech Log
17th Sep 2013, 21:33
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

DW, we're essentially on the same page. I...

DW, we're essentially on the same page. I consider "managerialism" a reaction and a response to a move towards a neoliberal political economy but now we're way off topic and I'll stop it at that.
...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Sep 2013, 00:37
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

flarepilot; Re, "So much information, so little...

flarepilot;
Re, "So much information, so little wisdom."

I disagree - there is a great deal of wisdom mixed with excellent information and discussion on MDA approaches here from people who...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Sep 2013, 07:51
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Dozy, PA; The one point I'm making comes...

Dozy, PA;

The one point I'm making comes under the heading of "awareness". It has nothing to do with fbw, automation, computers, etc. Those are just the present tools, and BOAC has hit the nail...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Sep 2013, 05:58
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

. . . thread drift

roulette, others;

As one retired but still very much involved, the sidebar discussion between knowledgeable contributors on RNP AR/SAAAR, VEB / GQS has been invaluable; - in particular, the...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Sep 2013, 19:21
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

OK645; I'm beginning to appreciate that...

OK645;
I'm beginning to appreciate that statement more and more as I encounter, (but don't fly) odd FMS arrangements and their (highly, in my opinion) non-intuitive operation. With others, I'm...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Sep 2013, 07:06
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

OK465; In my view the transition isn't maligned...

OK465;
In my view the transition isn't maligned in discussions on basic techniques. That, and the bottom line, 'knowing your aircraft', a principle with which I strongly agree, are both reinforced...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2013, 18:15
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

. . . and here you want me to slide rule this and that.

flyboyike, can you work an iPad? Can you thumb-type on your phone? ;-)
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2013, 18:12
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

While we're waiting for further from the NTSB... ...

While we're waiting for further from the NTSB...

On any computing machine,"36" (inner scale) against the groundspeed (outer), find distance (eg., FAF to MAP or threshold) on the outer, read number...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2013, 17:20
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Yep, that's right. Only requirement is...

Yep, that's right. Only requirement is understanding and practise. (and keeping it outa the sun).
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2013, 15:52
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

flarepilot; Re, "there...I've said it...any non...

flarepilot;
Re, "there...I've said it...any non precision apch in real conditions is more dangerous than a normal ILS apch."

It's a known fact of aviation and the accident statistics have proven...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2013, 17:19
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Interesting news footage of trees and power pole...

Interesting news footage of trees and power pole damage:

Two Pilots Killed in UPS Cargo Plane Crash (http://www.newsday.com/news/two-pilots-killed-in-ups-cargo-plane-crash-1.5892215)
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2013, 20:31
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

OBG...yep...some amazing variations and...

OBG...yep...some amazing variations and interpretations of "automation's job". Some time ago I became aware of a diversion to the alternate because the Stadium Visual onto 31 at LGA "couldn't be...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Aug 2013, 18:35
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Ian W.; Re, "So whatever the reason UPS 1354...

Ian W.;

Re, "So whatever the reason UPS 1354 was low, it may be common to other (unreported?) close calls "

A good FOQA Program will already have a form of "Early descent" or "Too Low 2...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2013, 07:01
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

SoS, re "It is not optional, it is a ICAO...

SoS, re "It is not optional, it is a ICAO required parameter. "

I understand that.

I don't want to take the thread off-topic nor do I mean to be blunt but if I may, it's a lot more complex...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2013, 22:37
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Airbubba, re, "I would think the FDR data would...

Airbubba, re, "I would think the FDR data would give autopilot mode status as well."

It may or may not.

I believe the prior reference to a QAR was intended to highlight the fact that QARs are...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2013, 18:31
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

WillowRun 6-3, I concur with A Squared's...

WillowRun 6-3, I concur with A Squared's response. AFAIK, one would never use Google Earth's terrain data for such work or verification of such work.

I've plotted the approximate approach path...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2013, 16:36
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

BOAC, re "Yes thanks - do we have an initial...

BOAC, re "Yes thanks - do we have an initial impact elevation? "

Even given the inaccuracies described regarding Google Earth's topographical data, using the "ruler" tool in G.E. to draw a line...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2013, 23:17
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

PSJ, thank you very much for the clarification on...

PSJ, thank you very much for the clarification on FPA.

Firesysok, please re-read what I wrote.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2013, 22:31
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Maintaining autopilot & autothrust engagement at...

Maintaining autopilot & autothrust engagement at this point in the approach isn't that unusual - the disconnect and manual landing usually occurs somewhere between 600 and 400ft AAE, (ed., for...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2013, 06:37
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

JimField; Thank you for your response. ...

JimField;

Thank you for your response.

I believe in civil exchanges above all, but courtesy does not excuse; - however the exchange may take place, the question must still be addressed...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2013, 00:17
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

If I may offer a respectful thought - these two...

If I may offer a respectful thought - these two statements are just rhetoric.

My question to you is, why and upon what basis is this amateur sleuthing work defendable? What is the motivation...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2013, 23:57
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Well, the real data is right on the...

Well, the real data is right on the runway...compare the rubber deposits for both runways...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2013, 20:36
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Lonewolf_50 Yes, it will be interesting, for...

Lonewolf_50

Yes, it will be interesting, for sure.

Although it is still done, dive-level-off-dive is a proven higher risk than continuous descent for flying non-precision approaches. So...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2013, 16:06
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

Speed of Sound; Thanks for your response. ...

Speed of Sound;

Thanks for your response.

To my knowledge no one here has the DFDR data so we can't really say that. The comparison is with statements made about the data, not the data itself....
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2013, 15:02
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

"In fact, the more I read it, the more the whole...

"In fact, the more I read it, the more the whole article stinks. " - Capn Bloggs

Agree completely, including your quoted passages. It's terrible work, dressed up pretty.

Those who know...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2013, 23:03
Replies: 1,033
Views: 502,348
Posted By PJ2

tubby linton, perhaps slightly OT, but have you...

tubby linton, perhaps slightly OT, but have you ever heard of the "Universal" FMS and if so have you heard of any problems with it? (I'm not saying that the UPS aircraft had this equipment on board,...
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