<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/ptrjong" class="quote" target="_blank">ptrjong</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>There was a short news item on Dutch ...
Jump to postAll operators that I know of did away with the castoring bogey mechanism on the DC-8 and just dealt with the tire scrubbing and reduced tire life. I flew for an airline that had DC-8's from many operators and the bogies were all locked to reduce maintenance costs. Boeing Electric Inc. Vs. Douglas Ca...
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DC-8
I don't know why you aren't counting freighters.
The 737 rudder doesn't have manual reversion. If the PCU fails or you lose hydraulic pressure you have no rudder.
Jump to postA split rudder is powered by two different hydraulic systems for redundancy. On the 727 for example the upper rudder is powered by B system electric pumps and the lower rudder is powered by A system pumps which gets their power from the engine driven pumps. If you lose either A or B system you still...
Jump to postLook into the Piper Malibu/Mirage series of cabin class singles. They are pressurized, fast, and comfortable. Only one engine to worry about concerning maintenance costs. You can get older ones for between $200-300K.
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/zeke" class="quote" target="_blank">zeke</a> (<a href="#11" class="quote">Reply 11</a>):<br/><i>Only if you are a US carrier, even then the actu...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Harmonium" class="quote" target="_blank">Harmonium</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i>Jetpilot: Thanks for your response. I fo...
Jump to postThe fuel you carry is determined by federal regulation, the availability and price of fuel where you are going, your cargo load, the aircraft Max Gross Takeoff Weight (MGTOW), the <acronym title="President Airlines (Cambodia)">TO</acronym> runway length, the second segment climb the weather at the d...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/raffik" class="quote" target="_blank">raffik</a> (<a href="#248" class="quote">Reply 248</a>):<br/><i>Yes, the pilots should have started their ...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/longhauler" class="quote" target="_blank">longhauler</a> (<a href="#126" class="quote">Reply 126</a>):<br/><i>I pulled up the NOTAMS for TNCM/<a...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/GQfluffy" class="quote" target="_blank">GQfluffy</a> (<a href="#135" class="quote">Reply 135</a>):<br/><i>SOP, what some of the want to be pilot...
Jump to postActually..... I made a mistake it's not a displaced threshold. It's even worse. I checked the video again. It's a blast pad marked with yellow chevrons. The yellow chevrons indicate that it's not for use for any reason. It's actually there to give a buffer zone to whatever is behind the jet from the...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Max+Q" class="quote" target="_blank">Max Q</a> (<a href="#29" class="quote">Reply 29</a>):<br/><i>Not so sure he won't get in trouble. I hope he...
Jump to postHe won't get in trouble for hurting the girl. I mean it's clearly marked "DANGER JET BLAST" But he could get violated from the FAA for not using Jetblue standard operating procedures. The captain is responsible for operating the aircraft according to the company procedures or the FAA regs whichever ...
Jump to postWhen I graduated <acronym title="Highland Air (Sweden)">HS</acronym> I went to Flight Safety and got my commercial instrument multi engine certs. I went to University of North Dakota and quit after a year. I got a job offer as a flight engineer on the DC8 and took it. I worked my way up. I'm now 41 ...
Jump to postThe Jetblue captain decided to use the displaced threshold to take off from which according to regs is not to be used for takeoffs and landings. He also went to <acronym title="President Airlines (Cambodia)">TO</acronym> power while still holding the brakes which is not SOP. He did it to give the pe...
Jump to postWhen engines light on fire it's in the nacelle. The continuous loop detectors that sense a build up of heat are located in the nacelle. The extinguishing agents are also fired into the nacelle and not actually into the engine. Usually it's the accessory gear case or a leaking fuel/oil line that catc...
Jump to postLooks like something that will be broken all the time parked in a corner waiting for parts.
Jump to postBy 2003 all B1900D's operated under scheduled service were already under 121 regs. Going way back to 1997.
Jump to postIf we knew everything about aircraft structures and could foresee how they would react in the real world then we wouldn't need inspections. But since we can't predict the future we have mandatory inspections to catch things such as corrosion and skin cracks. It's interesting that the author states t...
Jump to postThe reason for the 1.4 EPR check is to check that the interstage bleed valves close. When you advance the throttles to 1.4 EPR you wait to see the needles jump up indicating the bleed valves are closed. If the IBV fails to close and you advance the throttles any further you will get a <acronym title...
Jump to postAs stated you don't need to have an airman certificate to get a <acronym title="Royal Khmer Airlines (Cambodia)">FE</acronym> license. In addition you don't even have to be a mechanic. Anyone completing an approved 142 training course and passes the FAA checkride can become a flight engineer. We had...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Roseflyer" class="quote" target="_blank">Roseflyer</a> (<a href="#9" class="quote">Reply 9</a>):<br/><i>A 747 will not reach the coffin corner.<...
Jump to postGuatemal City has a pretty bad runway. It sloped downhill, the TDZ is covered with rubber. It's always raining there and there is slimy mold on top of the rubber. The far end of the runway has a cliff. Three planes in the last 15 years or so have gone off the end of the runway and through the houses...
Jump to postIn case of comm failure you fly the MOCA, MEA or last assinged whichever is higher.
Jump to postSome 727's had flaps settings of 0,2,5,15,20,25,30,40. I flew 727's in many different airline configurations but never flew one with flaps 20. Does anyone know who ordered the 727 with a flap 20 detent? <a href="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/1/7/6/0153671.jpg" target="_blank"><...
Jump to postThe 727 was the best plane I ever flew. A pilots dream. I wish I could go back to it.
Jump to postWhen I flew For BAX Global and flew <acronym title="Toledo - Express (TOL / KTOL), USA - Ohio">TOL</acronym>-<acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> I went home every night. I told the director of operations that I was going to ...
Jump to postThey are getting rid of the turboprops too.
Jump to postI think a combination of electric servos and manual reversion tabs could be a plausible solution to do away with a hydraulic system except in the case of the LG.
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How many planes are we talking about being scrapped. Thousands? What's going to replace them. CRJ700/900/1000 and the like? <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/airlines-cut-small-jets-fuel-prices-soar-161057500.html" target="_blank">http://news.yahoo.com/airlines-cut-s...ts-fuel-prices-soar-161057500.htm...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/aerotech777" class="quote" target="_blank">aerotech777</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>"Stabilizer trim setting vari...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/titanmiller" class="quote" target="_blank">titanmiller</a> (<a href="#8" class="quote">Reply 8</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> Yes... bl...
Jump to postSELCAL stands for Selective Calling for those not in the know.
Jump to postThe DC8 used packs located in the nose to pressurize the cabin. Even though the air inlets were located in the chin it still needed turbocompressors to pressure the aircraft. You can't rely on ram air for pressurization because of the varying speed of the aircraft. Also if one of the two packs in th...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/trigged" class="quote" target="_blank">trigged</a> (<a href="#20" class="quote">Reply 20</a>):<br/><i>With the re-engine program of the <acronym...
Jump to postWe use full thrust whenever,,,,, Snow/slush/standing water is present on the runway Anytime there is a tailwind Crosswind over 12 knots Anytime wing/engine anti ice is in use When climb power is higher than reduced power When there is an unbalanced field length Anti-skid is INOP Windshear is reporte...
Jump to postI flew both already.... the 727 and the DC8. DC8 was a bit disappointing. The 727 was magic. I don't wish to fly anything with any more automation than the 727. No FMS. No Autothrottles. Steam gauges. That's the way I like it. Flying a 747 -100/200 would be cool.
Jump to postIt's easy to depressurize an aircraft. Just turn the bleeds off supplying pressurized air.
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/mrskyguy" class="quote" target="_blank">mrskyguy</a> (<a href="#9" class="quote">Reply 9</a>):<br/><i>That's very interesting. How much was the ...
Jump to postThe JT8D is pretty much immune from damage from compressor stalls. It's bullet proof. No true about engines with variable compressor blades. I never had an issue with a JT8D after compressor stalling. We would check the engine parameters and if all was well keep going. One takeoff in the 727 we woul...
Jump to postI used to jumpseat in the back of freighters all the time. It sucks! It's cold, and loud, and you're staring at a 9G net. The lights are always on 100% full bright. There are no windows to look out. I rode in the cockpit in the uncomfortable jumpseats every opportunity I got. It was way too boring b...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Flighty" class="quote" target="_blank">Flighty</a> (<a href="#24" class="quote">Reply 24</a>):<br/><i>I don't know, an owner-pilot of a King Air...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/DiamondFlyer" class="quote" target="_blank">DiamondFlyer</a> (<a href="#12" class="quote">Reply 12</a>):<br/><i>And then you're assuming that th...
Jump to postWe'll you answered your own question didn't you. The 350 has a MGTOW over 12.500 lbs. That's why you would need one.
So assuming the King air is other than the 350 there is no way he could get insurance coverage to fly a King Air with 15 multi time.
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ATC doesn't have to give you the route you filed. Most of the time they will give you the preferred routing.
Jump to postI got an FO seat in a DC8 in 1997 with 310 <acronym title="Air Lithuania">TT</acronym> and 100 multi. I know several guys like me hired at my airline and others with low time. But having only 15 hours of multi I have never heard of. Even if yo uare low time you still have to pass the same training e...
Jump to postI don't believe someone got hired at a regional with 15 multi. You sure this guy isn't lying?
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