This is a specious question. At the time it was being developed, the need for this aircraft was very real, and to this day, its very existence affects the behavior of the two main adversaries. The fact that the need continues is illustrated by the B-21 following in its footsteps. Then it’s not a sp...
Jump to postAll resolved in Flightaware now. Nothing more to discuss. Thread should be closed.
Jump to postNo flight engineers on the B-52! But, the thrust levers are configured so you can grab all 8 with one hand and then fine tune the setting with each individual thrust lever.
Jump to postAs has been written previously, while the 8 to 4 engine replacement might seem like a logical change, it isn't. The H model is very close to running out of rudder with the existing engines it has on a very thin VMCA margin. Adding high-bypass engines would exacerbate the problem to the point where ...
Jump to postAs has been written previously, while the 8 to 4 engine replacement might seem like a logical change, it isn't. The H model is very close to running out of rudder with the existing engines it has on a very thin VMCA margin. Adding high-bypass engines would exacerbate the problem to the point where t...
Jump to postI have never flown any of the 737 series aircraft. But a quick Google search has the 900ER limits look to be 33 knots.
However, there are hundreds of things that could make landing on 28 a requirement. A Braking System MEL, or some other maintenance issue is what comes to mind.
The only model of the 747 I haven't flown is the -8. However, the nice thing is they all tend to fly the same. The 100, when heavy was certainly not a stellar performer. But with JT9-7A power, it didn't require a level off at MTOW of 750,000 lbs., but the rate of climb certainly had to be reduced. I...
Jump to postEons ago, while I was in the USAF, I flew the B-52G and D model. Flying the D was like going back to the Jurassic era! The hydraulics and electric were all pneumatic driven. We had 4 alternators and 4 hydraulic packs. From a pilot's perspective, the operation of those applicable systems was no faste...
Jump to postAt NWA, the Flaps 40 detent was unavailable. Flaps 30 was the max selectable flap setting. Now alternate flaps, that's another story.
Jump to postApparently, a ramp strike. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... -china-sea
Jump to postSure about that? MD11 has one that I only found out about recently. Am I sure about that? with about 12,000 hours on various models through the 100, 200, SP, 300 and 400 freighters and PAX versions, YES! I would suggest it's kind of like your revelation on the MD-11 Sadly, I have even had the pleas...
Jump to postOn the 747, there is a bulkhead door in the fwd wheel well. No warning light in the cockpit.
Jump to postI really can't add much more than what Starlionblue has added but I think you are overanalyzing the entire situation. First of all, given the number of movements during "normal" times and the relatively few incidents of RTO at high speed, I would say you are looking for a problem when no p...
Jump to postA bit different aspect of it, I assume what original question implied: How important is the experience on the type vs general experience? How transferrable skills are? E.g. how much 10k+ hours on 737 matter for the upgrade to, say, A350 captain - aircraft being pretty dissimilar to 737. Does overal...
Jump to postPlease re-read what I am posting. In the US, seniority drives everything. For example, I have a friend who was a FO for almost his entire career. It was only in the last 5 years that he moved from the right seat to the left seat. The reason was his pension was based on the highest salary for 5 of th...
Jump to postTo be fair, I think that's exactly what OP was asking about. I, like OP (I think), do not understand the sources of turbulence, nor the steps to avoid or escape. Is it just about altitude change in realtime? Do pax aircraft ever route around anticipated turbulence, whereas freighters do not? Ir doe...
Jump to postRight, but it is all based on seniority. I know of a pilot who was an attorney, flew as a WB F/O and left on a Friday night and returned on Sunday. He also had a law practice! If a pilot hasn't been a F/O on that aircraft after upgrade, of course, he/she will have little time on type.
Jump to postNot if he was employed by a US carrier. Everyone starts at the same place, the bottom! The early 1960s is when Northwest introduced the DC8, 720, 707, pilots moved across from aircraft like 377 Stratocruisers to the jets. You are correct, but the pilots were already on the seniority list! They did ...
Jump to postzeke wrote:[
I would wager he was a captain on another type and recently transferred.
That's true, although with an advanced aircraft such as an A350 take-off is usually done on autopilot. Basically the aircraft is flying itself. The pilot can always overrule of course but under normal circumstances there's no need to do so. There is NO transport category aircraft in service that ha...
Jump to postIf lives are jeopardized then it is. Negligence ought not be sanctioned. Pilots should be reprimanded forthwith. Sorry, but I have to ask are you a pilot? Do you work in aviation? If not, just what do you do? If you are a pilot or work in aviation, please tell me where so I can avoid going there! S...
Jump to postA few strange things as pointed out above but also surely the pilots wouldn’t be fired straight away. Perhaps stood down pending further investigation but fired on the spot before everything is determined? Really? You obviously haven't had the "pleasure" of working for a ME3. The simple f...
Jump to post* Pay the drivers and fixer more. Then more will join and more will stay. * Hire Boeing/LM/etc to do more repair work. * Transition from high maintenance aircraft to low maintenance aircraft. I assume a KC-46 requires less work than a C-135, and that some of the work can be done commercially. An MQ...
Jump to postBoy, talk about pipe dreams! Everyone is forgetting one very important factor. You are short of drivers and fixers right now. How are you going to expand the inventory and have the drivers and fixers to make it all work? Ain't going to happen. If the USAF were to get a bucket of money right now drop...
Jump to postGreat short film! I always viewed Norway as a great place to live and bring up a family! Merry Christmas to all!!
Jump to postThe empty weight of the ET-7 is 7165lbs/3250kgs and MTOW is 12,125lbs/5500kgs.
https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraf ... ft_id=1647
Trailers with all the equipment packed in, sort of a traveling machine shop.
Jump to postI can think of past loads I have flown with which had to be loaded by the nose only. A propeller shaft for an LPG tanker (ocean going) flown from AMS to SIN. The packing and length made it impossible to load through the side door. As already mentioned, turbine generator units, military kitchens whic...
Jump to postSorry, but I am about to rain on your parade! What difference does it make if the Flaps have both hydraulic and electric extension/retraction? You have a much bigger problem staring you in the face! How are you going to control the aircraft? With no hydraulics, you have no flight controls! FALSE. A...
Jump to postThere are three parts to Low Vis operations. As you mentioned, the aircraft have to be qualified to do low vis (Cat II/III). The second requirement is the airport must have an approach and finally, the crew must be qualified for low vis operations. If any one of the conditions above is not filled, t...
Jump to postSorry, but I am about to rain on your parade! What difference does it make if the Flaps have both hydraulic and electric extension/retraction? You have a much bigger problem staring you in the face! How are you going to control the aircraft? With no hydraulics, you have no flight controls!
Jump to postInteresting article about the Hudson Institute, a "think tank", about what the USAF should do with the upcoming KC-Z. Some of the recommendations include a smaller size of about 50% of the KC-46, even smaller than the KC-135. Should be a 95,000lb aircraft with an offload of 140,000lbs. The...
Jump to postIf you believe this is just about rates of compensation, I don't believe you have a true grasp of the issues involved. On the upside, you do have management potential. Boy, you hit the nail on the head! I just love the comments about how much money we (Pilots) make. The problem is all pilots don't ...
Jump to postI haven't been able to find this anywhere. Is the re-engined b-52 going to have 4 or 8 engines? The engines will be replaced one for one. A new nacelle and pylon will also be included. Various other systems will have to be upgraded too. Plus there will be some other systems upgraded during the proc...
Jump to postCan they? Thought the CFR allows that for 4 engines with 1 inop: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/91.611 Sorry to burst your bubble, but they can't. All of the engine out ferry flights are based on losing the second engine. So, on a twin, it's pretty hard to do one engine take off and then p...
Jump to postIt looks as if the Trump Shuttle paint scheme for the new AF-1 might not happen. Supposedly, the proposed scheme is not finalized yet and won't be for a little while longer. Hopefully, AF-1 won't resemble the Trump Shuttle. https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2021/09/trumps-red-white-blue-air-force-on...
Jump to postApparently, last evening a B-2 crashed during an “emergency landing”. No injuries reported and damage to the aircraft is unknown.
https://www.thedrive.com/
[quote="texl1649] You’d be the expert then, not me, but I read that Boeing did replace the upper wing skins on the H models in particular in the 70’s; https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/05/22/stop-calling-the-us-air-forces-b-52-bomber-old-its-more-youthful-than-a-b-2-stealth-bomber/?sh=...
Jump to postIf I recall correctly some of the upper wing skin surfaces were replaced in the 70’s, already, but yes sheet metal under compression/flexing doesn’t tend to hold up forever. I wouldn’t think it would cost all that much to put new aluminum wing skins on them, we’re not talking about stealth coatings...
Jump to postI guess if the wing skin will be replaced, then that is where you get your life extension. bt In reality, the upper wing skin will have to be replaced. They, USAF, aren't going to re-engine the BUFF and then park it. So, my guess is when the winner is finally decided and the cowl redesigned, that's...
Jump to postI suspect there were some loading conditions considered that made it stout. Shock waves of a blast would seriously affect a plane. I recall KC Top Boom bringing up that new wing skins need to occur as well as the number of other improvements that are under contract. Correct. Given the current flyin...
Jump to postInteresting changes for the A-320 CEO family to prevent false G/S intercept.
https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/pit ... 61.article
Trying to remember when I worked for SQ, but if I am correct, the 744F had an empty weight of 160 Tons. The 744 Pax were around 180 Tons. But both aircraft had the same MTOW.
Jump to postThere is also the takeoff config warning and many more. To be honest, I don't think it would help at all, in fact, it is very distracting.
Jump to post[quote="T54A"]The B727-200 with the JT8D-17 was ok. Those powered by the -15 were a bit lazy getting airborne.[/quote
Obviously, you have never flown in a 200 with-7 engines!!!
Looks as if the crew was a little off on their estimate of 800 pax. The confirmed total was 640.
https://www.govexec.com/defense/2021/08 ... an/184573/
Granted there were quite a few VFR travellers, but the amount of belly cargo loaded certainly made up the lower fares. Curious: how would you know that? SQ regarded that route as a money maker. I am not surprised at all it was reinstated. Then why would it take them 13yrs? Well, I worked for SQ for...
Jump to postBefore SQ got rid of the 744s, I operated the SIN-TPE-LAX flights several times. The loads both ways were just about 100%. Granted there were quite a few VFR travellers, but the amount of belly cargo loaded certainly made up the lower fares. SQ regarded that route as a money maker. I am not surprise...
Jump to postI can’t believe this thread is still going. Ashy do people have this mentality of “I purchased that seat”. NO you did not! You purchased a space to go from A to B. Nothing more. Check the “ Contact of Carriage”. What you purchased and the obligations of both parties are clearly spelled out. Don’t li...
Jump to postIf it was damaged, there would be a ferry permit issued by the aircraft manufacturer, in this case Boeing. The 9000 ft limit could be a restriction imposed by Boeing.
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