744 spoilers not fully deploying
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As many know NRT can be a handful during gusty conditions.
I was wondering after having watched this AF Cargo 74F landing at NRT, on what may caused the left wing spoilers, except one to not fully deploy? (clearly visible in the video) Full right aileron all the way down? (they deploy towards the end of the video)
I was wondering after having watched this AF Cargo 74F landing at NRT, on what may caused the left wing spoilers, except one to not fully deploy? (clearly visible in the video) Full right aileron all the way down? (they deploy towards the end of the video)
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Folks,
Didn't look like a heavy landing to me, although the flare was a bit high an there was bit of a float.
There is differential action of the spoilers with aileron, they would have had a lot of in to wind aileron.
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Didn't look like a heavy landing to me, although the flare was a bit high an there was bit of a float.
There is differential action of the spoilers with aileron, they would have had a lot of in to wind aileron.
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Look, can you stop posting rubbish like this with accusations of 'Hard Landing' and 'close call' with a supposed pod strike? Do you go spotting to try and catch incidents? If so you are imagining them now. Let's get a few things straight:
1- nothing wrong with a landing like that in those conditions. There was turbulence and a very strong crosswind
2- I don't see that as 'hard' in any way
3- there was no risk whatsoever of a pod strike with that landing. You need far more than that amount of bank to scrape a pod in a 747. Nowhere near. In your dreams. Quite clear?
I flew these things for 18 years. You can post rubbish like this on Youtube, but come here making accusations like that and you'll get your tail burnt, because rightly, there was nothing wrong with that landing in those conditions. A job well done, and subject to daft accusations from you. I suggest you go spotting to enjoy aeroplanes, not look for drama in everything. I really think it is time people like you were taken to court by these companies for libel. Presented with flight recorder evidence (and a large fine), perhaps we'll not see this idiocy pumped out by people like you so commonly.
1- nothing wrong with a landing like that in those conditions. There was turbulence and a very strong crosswind
2- I don't see that as 'hard' in any way
3- there was no risk whatsoever of a pod strike with that landing. You need far more than that amount of bank to scrape a pod in a 747. Nowhere near. In your dreams. Quite clear?
I flew these things for 18 years. You can post rubbish like this on Youtube, but come here making accusations like that and you'll get your tail burnt, because rightly, there was nothing wrong with that landing in those conditions. A job well done, and subject to daft accusations from you. I suggest you go spotting to enjoy aeroplanes, not look for drama in everything. I really think it is time people like you were taken to court by these companies for libel. Presented with flight recorder evidence (and a large fine), perhaps we'll not see this idiocy pumped out by people like you so commonly.
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Nothing wrong with that one, other that a little, (very litlle) too much flare. But in that crosswind, its looks a good job. Nowhere near 12deg of bank, so not close to a scrap.
I even have to agree with Rainboe. this time.
I even have to agree with Rainboe. this time.
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Rainboe - it seems you're the one looking for drama. The kid was simply asking for information regarding spoilers not deploying. Shows he has a healthy interest in the industry, is that such a bad thing?
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I understand me having said 'near pod strike' was wrong. So I removed that.
But in the end this is NOT my video since my name is not Masaaki Asukayama. So I did not give the video its title and never mentioned a 'hard landing' in my post. My main question was purely based on the left wing spoilers.
But in the end this is NOT my video since my name is not Masaaki Asukayama. So I did not give the video its title and never mentioned a 'hard landing' in my post. My main question was purely based on the left wing spoilers.
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You will need just a slight thickening of the skin sometimes in the PPRuNe sandpit.
While we don't condone outright nastiness etc, reasonable (even if a tad abrasive) criticism is acceptable .. even if the original criticism be a mite misdirected and you have to correct it. The folk who may appear to be a little brusque in their observations are not really having a go at you but they do get a bit frustrated at times with some posts. You have to be able to withstand a little bit of criticism even if you might think it unreasonable.
The thread should stay as the video is quite interesting for those of us (ie most, and probably all, airline/charter/military pilots) who have played with significant crosswind landings. I have to agree with some of the other posters - the crew on the day appear to have done a pretty fine job in the circumstances.
You will need just a slight thickening of the skin sometimes in the PPRuNe sandpit.
While we don't condone outright nastiness etc, reasonable (even if a tad abrasive) criticism is acceptable .. even if the original criticism be a mite misdirected and you have to correct it. The folk who may appear to be a little brusque in their observations are not really having a go at you but they do get a bit frustrated at times with some posts. You have to be able to withstand a little bit of criticism even if you might think it unreasonable.
The thread should stay as the video is quite interesting for those of us (ie most, and probably all, airline/charter/military pilots) who have played with significant crosswind landings. I have to agree with some of the other posters - the crew on the day appear to have done a pretty fine job in the circumstances.
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I was wondering after having watched this AF Cargo 74F landing at NRT, on what may caused the left wing spoilers, except one to not fully deploy? (clearly visible in the video) Full right aileron all the way down? (they deploy towards the end of the video)
With regard to the spoilers, some of them are used in flight with aileron to create roll. If you apply right aileron, then the right wing's flight spoilers will extend to reduce lift on that wing to roll to the right. If all the flight spoilers are already extended or should be extended (say with speedbrake or on landing to reduce lift), then right aileron will lower the left wing's flight spoilers to increase lift on that wing to roll to the right.
Does that make sense?
Interestingly, if you right click on the video in the first post then click on "Watch on Youtube" there are several other video clips of B747s landing at NRT in similar conditions and all the spoilers deploy on landing. I wonder why the difference.
Oh and before anyone launches in and tries to explain to me how it all works I should mention that I have over 25 years experience flying Boeing airliners of various sizes so I have a fair idea.
For example,
Regards,
BH.
Oh and before anyone launches in and tries to explain to me how it all works I should mention that I have over 25 years experience flying Boeing airliners of various sizes so I have a fair idea.
For example,
Regards,
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There is lot of differences between the classic and the 400. The AF erf did as I would have expected if you hold the aileron into wind, and as I'm sure you know the 400 wing flys down to about 60kts unlike the classic. I also have a good few years on the 400.
Now I'm sure even more experts will correct me.
I think the AF guys seem to have done a good job. Does anyone know the real weather?
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I think the AF guys seem to have done a good job. Does anyone know the real weather?
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Sorry but I have to agree to Rainboe in a certain way,
This forum gets full of people, non experts as young experts which try to
judge things they have no idea of. A hard landing in a 744, you are in no position to tell from your spotters point, this ship weights in between 170 and 300t, what looks hard to you might be a forced light aeroplane touch down in high winds.
Spoilers into the wind not deployed, think before asking questions especially you turboprops are much harder to fly than jets rookies, bloody 747s wing flies down to 70kts, you better watch it because by the time you think your landing is over that thing is still bound for a pod strike!!! Seen it much to often with my new experts in the right! seat.
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This forum gets full of people, non experts as young experts which try to
judge things they have no idea of. A hard landing in a 744, you are in no position to tell from your spotters point, this ship weights in between 170 and 300t, what looks hard to you might be a forced light aeroplane touch down in high winds.
Spoilers into the wind not deployed, think before asking questions especially you turboprops are much harder to fly than jets rookies, bloody 747s wing flies down to 70kts, you better watch it because by the time you think your landing is over that thing is still bound for a pod strike!!! Seen it much to often with my new experts in the right! seat.
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I'd say the difference in spoilers after touchdown is due to the amount of in to wind aileron applied the AF guy/girl looks like (s)he's used full deflection while the Polar guy/girl hasn't.
What I did find surprising was the amount of rudder use by the Polar guy prior to the flare.
What I did find surprising was the amount of rudder use by the Polar guy prior to the flare.
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They are both-400 frieghters mate that's why I was wondering why the difference.
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Only reason i ask questions here is to learn about things i dont know, not to irritate those off who do. Never did and never will tell those flying how to do it.
Some mentioned the full right aileron being applied after touchdown wich answers my question. So thanks for that.
Also interesting to see how the same aircraft is operated differently in very similar conditions.
Some mentioned the full right aileron being applied after touchdown wich answers my question. So thanks for that.
Also interesting to see how the same aircraft is operated differently in very similar conditions.
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Have also seen the scenario where the Pilot Flying gets NLG on the ground and he stops 'flying'. His 'technique' is that now it is no longer an aircraft.
Those guys will have mud on the flaps at some point in their career.
As previously stated, that marvellous wing on the -400's flys right down to minimumairspeed displayed. ALL of the flight controls work right down to fast taxi.
NRT is only one of the many places where you have a busy control column with all gear on ground. I always think of back taxi at Kai Tek after landing.
We have all been along with someone (usually senior) who pulls off a miracle, and is not aware of how close he was. If junior, I step in, and then we talk about it ASAP. Talk, not cajole, not berate. Talk. It's how we pass along the BTDT stuff.
Those guys will have mud on the flaps at some point in their career.
As previously stated, that marvellous wing on the -400's flys right down to minimumairspeed displayed. ALL of the flight controls work right down to fast taxi.
NRT is only one of the many places where you have a busy control column with all gear on ground. I always think of back taxi at Kai Tek after landing.
We have all been along with someone (usually senior) who pulls off a miracle, and is not aware of how close he was. If junior, I step in, and then we talk about it ASAP. Talk, not cajole, not berate. Talk. It's how we pass along the BTDT stuff.
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Older aircraft mixed flight spoilers mechanically. Newer aircraft with fly by wire spoilers may give the aircraft the ability to give greater authority of flight spoiler over ground spoiler. The one spoiler on the left wing you see up may be design spec for the aircraft.
747 wing - this aicraft is amazing at aerodynamic breaking. Used to love watching skilled aviators ride that nose to the ground. As I understand the wing is more effective than the TR's at inducing drag to a certain speed, just a risky task.
I have to add my two cents here that the thin skinned haters who think their career is worth more than a cookie need to chill out a bit.
There are people here who seek knowledge and people who simply want to state their oppinion, It makes this board a great thing.
747 wing - this aicraft is amazing at aerodynamic breaking. Used to love watching skilled aviators ride that nose to the ground. As I understand the wing is more effective than the TR's at inducing drag to a certain speed, just a risky task.
I have to add my two cents here that the thin skinned haters who think their career is worth more than a cookie need to chill out a bit.
There are people here who seek knowledge and people who simply want to state their oppinion, It makes this board a great thing.
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I must be having my daily senior moment ..
It's how we pass along the BTDT stuff
que ? .. if it's not one of those naughty expressions .. if the latter please do PM the answer.
A bit like when I started out in airlines .. I had never heard the acronym EFATO, although I knew a modest amount about failures on takeoff .. I suspect that my then training captain thought me to be a tad dumber than he had presumed initially.
It's how we pass along the BTDT stuff
que ? .. if it's not one of those naughty expressions .. if the latter please do PM the answer.
A bit like when I started out in airlines .. I had never heard the acronym EFATO, although I knew a modest amount about failures on takeoff .. I suspect that my then training captain thought me to be a tad dumber than he had presumed initially.