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RE: Airlines Operating 77Ws And Not 772s

.........thought i might add; B777 variants that were offered with 3x engine options (B772, B772ER, B773) is becoming known within engineering as the 'classics', yes already! even though it seemed only like yesterday B773ER/B772LR were launched, offering only GE90 (-100 series) engs. wonder if opera...

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RE: Best And Most Realistic Addon Aircraft For FS2004?

lets split some hairs!!! best FS2004 payware addon by publisher/company name for the following?: - A320/321/319/318 - A330 - A340-200/300 - A340-500/600 - A380 - B707 - B717 - B727 - B737 classics - B737 NGs - B747 classics - B744 - B757 - B767 - B777 - B787 look forward to seeing everyones opinion ...

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RE: Wilco Publishing 777 Previewed

anyone had troubles loading a flight plan into the Wilco/Feelthere 777 (FSX) FMC? i used KDEN-KLAS as the guinea-pig flight. i also used a formal B737 systems tutorial program (which are given to real world B737 crews) to answer my ???s as the manual which came with the Wilco 777 addon is too abrevi...

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V8 Supercars Airlift From Avalon - Ymav

fellow airplane enthusiests/photographers in the Geelong area, there will be B744F coming in & out of avalon airport (YMAV - Victoria, Australia) sometime in the next 2 weeks to pick up the <acronym title="ATRAN Aviatrans Cargo Airlines (Russian Federation)">V8</acronym> touring cars for round12 of ...

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Photography Opportunity This Week @ Avalon

photographers in the Geelong area, there will be B744F coming in & out of avalon airport (YMAV - Victoria, Australia) sometime in the next 2 weeks to pick up the <acronym title="ATRAN Aviatrans Cargo Airlines (Russian Federation)">V8</acronym> touring cars for round12 of the <acronym title="ATRAN Av...

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RE: AF358 : First Results Of The Investigations

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RE:? For Pilots Of 4 Engined Aircraft

Yesterday, I had the opportunity of doing some asymmetrics 800ft over Hong Kong in a B707 sim (#3,4 out). Directional control is not much of a problem at 290KIAS & the instructor restored pwr on #3,4 soon as I picked up the dead wing. Another question I have; what type of "run up" checks are done on...

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RE: Ergonomic Seats In Airlines

personally i think the seats in the sharp end has the best ergonomics, i think IPECO is the mob that supplies them.

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RE: Airlines' Detailed Records Of Individual Aircraft

paperwork, an evil necessity. from a maintenance point of view, where do i start?! heres a run down on how it is in our organisation: AIRCREW will document from all flight sectors: flight number, pax/cargo manifest, flight hours, landings (inc. touch'n'goes), engine cycles (wet/dry motor overs not i...

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RE:? For Pilots Of 4 Engined Aircraft

thanx everyone for all your informative feedback. having only a student pilot licence, all my 4 engine experience came from flying the C130J,B707 simulators i have at work. whenever i get a chance for a play, i usually make a point of practicing assymetrics with an outboard engine out or even 1 outb...

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RE: 'Tankering'

we (military) will generally "tanker" on short hops (ie:syd-newcastle/bris ruturn) or going to non-military airports due to civilian AVTUR (F35) not having FSII-fuel.sys.icing.inhibitor in their fuel (AVTUR+FSII:F34).

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? For Pilots Of 4 Engined Aircraft

a question i have never got around to asking our pilots, during the last 4 years i've been maintaining 4 engined aircraft... i am aware that during your aircraft conversion course (type rating), you are trained to handle the aircraft in most abnormal flight conditions. with how many engines inoperat...

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Acft Data & History. Speed Figures

just a quick question,

is the speed figures listed in ground speed, KIAS, or KTAS?

thanx

undies737

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RE: 767 Line

763/764
dont mind the 762s but every QF 762 i've flown on looks very neglected inside & out compared to their 763 counterpart.

truth or myth..........
all post 2000 built 767 has the 777 style interior??
great idea!

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RE: Is The MD-11 Better Then The 777?

777. 1 aircraft i've yet to fly on, a big fan of this flying technology marvel. i also really like the MD11, they look awsome & unique in it's own right. i wont argue; the 777 is a better jet for carting around self-loading freight, but lets be honest - the 777 doesn't look much mre than a 767 on a ...

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RE: What Is EPR

seeing as i have never dealt with turbofans, could someone fill me in on interpreting the eng indications (what reading to look for in order to achieve a desired thrust setting). having horsepower figures on a turboprop seems easy - "4700HP". but what exactly is "1.6EPR" telling the person looking @...

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RE: Prop Speed Question

Fred. Correct, we use the AE2100 - <acronym title="Daallo Airlines (Djibouti/Somalia)">D3</acronym> variant. I'd be interested in learning more about the Saab2000's eng management if you have any info. The "low prop RPM" selection would be for BETA (ground) range? & "high RPM" could be used in both;...

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RE: Taxi-Run Qualification

A subject I've discussed with my collegues many times. It would be great if this existed in Australia, not sure if Qantas, Virginblue, Jetstar has such provision. We have an in-house "engine runner's" qualification, but the airforce has a "us & them" mentality. "Unless you're a pilot wearing a commi...

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RE: Prop Speed Question

EMBQA: "On the Saab 340, the prop speed is maxed at 1384 rpm, I think the Saab 2000 is much lower...some where in the 700-800 rpm range" The Saab 2000 uses Rolls Royce AE2100 turboprop engine which is also fitted to Lockheed C130J. The prop spins around 1024rpm, with core engine spinning around the ...

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B764 Style Cabin In A B763?

Correct me if I'm wrong. Is Boeing now fitting 777/764 style cabin into all 767s currently being built? like Lauda's OE-LAE <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/612956/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/612956/M/" target="...

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RE: Which One Would You Prefer To Fly?

correct me if i'm wrong, i've not heard of an airframe recently designed that keeps up with the "good ol" B747. i have been told the B707 has a higher cruz speed, by about mach0.02-0.04. it'll be interesting to see if the A380s will have a cruz figure that rivals a B747? the A340s dont keep up with ...

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RE: First Flight...Airline, Aircraft, Route

- sept1988 - i was only 7 - cathay B742 - 1 way trip; hongkong-melbourne (australia), via sydney. - dwn the back in cattle class, i got the window. striked it lucky, an australian family flew in & adopted me. <br><table align=center border=0 width=500><tr><td><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" f...

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RE: Seat Manufacturer

flight crew seats for Lockheed C130J, & most transport category acft, IPECO

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RE: Japanese Pilots Wearing White Gloves - Obliged?

not necessarily white gloves, but some operators (inc. military) specify in their SOPs the use of gloves during flight critical times (takeoff, landing, emergencies) for safety reasons. in theory, should an electrical fire occur in the flt deck, it gives at least some protection against burns while ...

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RE: DRY Air ... Boeing Vs Airbus

VC-10 snds like "trim air" is what we call "add head" in the hercs, the air temp is "set" is delivered thru the ducts. our "trim air" duct is dwnstream of the flow ctrl & shot off valve, but upstream of the primary heat Xchanger, it delivers hot air directly off the bleed manifold by its own regulat...

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RE: Polarized Sunglasses

on subject of whether acft windscreens have UV coatings, have a look @ PPG's website, they're OEM window manufacturer for most transport category acft

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RE: DRY Air ... Boeing Vs Airbus

Ok, from a maintainer point of view (what my trade courses have taught me), if im wrong - plz tell me. THE AIRCOND: starting as hot air from engine's compressor/diffuser section Conditioned air - bleed air manifold - <acronym title="Hot Springs - Memorial Field (HOT / KHOT), USA - Arkansas">HOT</acr...

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RE: 777 Ever In An Accident?

I can'y recall exact date, sometime in 2001. emirates 773 had catastrophic engine (#1 eng) failure during pwr transients on takeoff roll from Melbourne YMML. i remember seeing this on the news with amatuer video footage from a passenger who was filming @ the time. blade from the front fan let go, is...

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RE: Aviaiton Terms

NOTAMs
inertia reference nav unit
APU
bleedair
digimap disp
CG
datum point
"line up"
CAT-clear air turbulance
DME arc
"minimums"
TCAS
GCAS
elevons
spoilerons
variable geometry wing
OCTAS

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RE: How Many Here Are Pilots?

I'm starting to get the idea that starting after your 21st is too late. Could some1 please share some light on this (particularly those from Australia)? Here is my situation. I'm 22 (qualified aircraft & car mechanic). Flying experience as per my last reply to this post. I'm not eligible for pilot a...

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RE: Opening Aircraft Doors Mid-Air

Nick Any outward opening doors in pressurised aircraft are held closed by locks, hinges, & associated safety mechanisms. In the case of inward opening doors, it is impossible to get the thing open whenever the cabin is pressurised as this seats door shut to form as part of the airframe. I'll use a C...

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RE: How Many Here Are Pilots?

Hi All, 6 hr in logbook on PA28. glider pilot up to solo, but not X country yet. 15+ unofficial hrs, in (CAE built) C130H, B707, C130J simulators combined, mostly the "J model Herc" as im most familiar with it's flight deck (maintenance can have it's advantage if you know a check/training captain &n...

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RE: Question For Boeing C17 Globemaster Crewmembers?

Thanx for a quick response PW4048 I've heard no negative feedbacks about this aircraft. It must be 1 of the world's only "perfect aircraft", in the sense it is both flight crew & maintenance crew friendly. I would love to take a day trip on a C17 (US<acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> RAAF Rich...

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Question For Boeing C17 Globemaster Crewmembers?

Had a detailed look @ a US<acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> C17 from McChord <acronym title="Rome - Griffiss Airpark (AFB) (RME / KRME), USA - New York">AFB</acronym> yesterday, which regularly stops over @ Richmond <acronym title="Rome - Griffiss Airpark (AFB) (RME / KRME), USA - New York">A...

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RE: Ever Been On A Flight With A Medical Emergency?

MAS777,

great story
if you did travel on a US registered aircraft as Dr, & did not give medical assistance.
Would that airline be inclined to sue?

Catch 22! You can't seem to win these days.

undies737

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RE: Idea For Revenue Enhancement: Adult Only Flights

With due respect to all parents, I couldn't agree more. I think I don't have enough patience. Just an idea of how loud kids can scream in a pressurised tube: I have the 734 cockpit video of Go Airlines (Stansted-Lisbon), & you can actually hear those screaming little critters that the cockpit microp...

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RE: Fly By Wire

Fly by wire also applies to engines (mostly engines with Full Authority Digital Electronic Control-FADEC). Our C130Js (Hercs) have "fly by wire" engines only. Primary flight controls are as per original design - cables, hydraulic boost packs, & push/pull linkages. Prehistoric <img src="/discuss...

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RE: It's Months Now: No 747-400ER Interior Pics?

i know a 744ER 2nd officer.

i'll ask him next time i talk to him

undies737

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RE: My First 777 Flight!

Dazed767

You mentioned you got to have a look up the front, I'm quite surprised they brought back flight deck visits, like the "good old days".

Something which I've never been able to do since Sep11.

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RE: How Is It To Fly The LAX SYD Flight With Qantas?

Syd/Mel-LA a long flight, but Qantas & BA also do Syd/Mel-London direct (as per their bookings website)?

If so, & someone out there has done it, could you share this with us?

I'd be interested to hear.
8hrs is my longest flight.

cheers

undies737

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RE: 744 Leading Edge Kruger Flaps On Touchdown

Thanx for your feedbacks,

I must say, I'd be interested to sit an airframe & engine systems (maintenance) course for few Boeing & Airbus variants.

Any URL links suggestions welcome.

Cheers
undies737

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744 Leading Edge Kruger Flaps On Touchdown

To all 747 air/maintenance crews. Whilst plane spotting @ YSSY this morning (sat23aug03), I notice the Kruger flaps (all sections inboard of engs#1&4) fully retract, 1nce rev.thrust & spoilers activated "up" by autoarm. Questions: 1-is interfaced with which system; spoilers/rev.thrust/weight on whee...

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RE: Has Anyone Been In A Full-motion Flight Simulator?

MidnightMike

If only I lived in the US, I'd be there full noise.
There is no company which offers simrides here in Skippyland.

It all about "who you know" not "what you know".

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RE: Has Anyone Been In A Full-motion Flight Simulator?

Living on an airforce base, I have a simulator complex spitting distance away. It has: 1 x B707 1 x C130J-30 1 x C130H All the sims manufactured by CAE, FAA category 5, full motion. I've flown all of them, most occasions in the C130J (cos I work on them, know an instructor, & familiar with the syste...

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RE: Taxis In Your Country

Cars:
Ford Falcons, Holden (GM) Commodores, very few Toyota Camrys & Mitsubishi Magnas.
All these are locally built.

Vans:
Toyota HiAce, Merc Vito.

all our cabs run on LPG (gas) as petrol is expensive.
Not to mention cab drivers dont like paying for petrol.

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RE: Your Favorite Song

too many to choose from.

mood usually decides this for me.

i like chart, R&B, house, general rock.
Couldn't pick 1 favourite song.

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RE: What To Do In SYD?

Mx5_boy never been to ARQ nightclub, give me the address & i'll navigate my way there - no probs! i'm keen to check it out. gov't payday this thursdy. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smile.gif" ALT="Smile"> any other a.netters from/visiting Syd keen to meet @ ARQ this fri/sat (15/16aug)? more ...

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RE: Kai Tak Airport Departure/arrival Procedures

Thanx Cx flyboy

You've "hit the nail on the head!". I've printed it out in colour.

I bought the Hong Kong add on for FS2002 yesterday.
It's a shame this airport had to close, that IGS13 approach really did have some character about it.
Certainly a good way the see pilots' ability.

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RE: What To Do In SYD?

Mx5_boy I know where to get some ideas about going out in Sydney from now! I've live here in Sydney (Richmond) for 2yrs now & probably havn't seen all it has to offer, I'm from Melbourne. I guess you probably use the same spot as I do @ YSSY, & know of more?! I said I'd upload few maps for USairways...

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RE: What To Do In SYD?

Yeah you're right Cathay Pacific

Can't say I've been there during the 2 years I've been posted in Richmond.

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