Latest Post
TAT and Takeoff Thrust in the 777
Recently I witnessed an interesting occurrence on the line that has resulted in a number of queries to Boeing, and while not all the answers are back, the results so far are fascinating. Eighteen years on the aircraft and still learning, which is actually a nice place to be. Disclaimer : Normally I try to produce content to engage readers across … [Read More...]
![Wide Body EBA 2017 Calculator [UPDATE 27Nov18]](http://www.infinidim.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/39-70x70.jpg)
Wide Body EBA 2017 Calculator [UPDATE 27Nov18]
With the implementation of the 2017 Wide Body EBA - it's time to revise the spreadsheet I developed to track and check Overtime, Callout, etc for the 2011 EBA. Part and parcel has been seeking clarification from the AIC/CP on certain aspects of the EBA's implementation. Most particularly clarification over the MCG, how RP changeovers are going to … [Read More...]
![Tax Time : Crew Allowances (v3.4) [14Sep18]](http://www.infinidim.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Tax-70x70.jpg)
Tax Time : Crew Allowances (v3.4) [14Sep18]
It's Tax time again and as since I'm one of those lazy people who does all the work at the end, instead of keeping up with it as it goes along - the first thing I need to do is update my Allowance calculator spreadsheet. I'm posting a copy of the sheet here for you guys to download because each year more and more crew ask for a copy and I can't … [Read More...]
Tax Time : Crew Allowances 2017/2018 {UPDATED 13AUG18)
It’s Tax Time again 2017/2018 and as since I’m one of those lazy people who does all the work at the end, instead of keeping up with it as it goes along – the first thing I need to do is update my Allowance calculator spreadsheet. I’m posting a copy of the sheet here for you guys to download because each year more and more crew ask for a copy and I … [Read More...]
Reading Into/Beyond the Checklist
Firstly, it has to be said that most of the time, this is not a good idea. Broadly speaking Aircraft Manufacturer checklists are designed to be followed and not second-guessed. When you’ve lost all your hydraulic fluid, and therefore hydraulic pressure, and the checklist tells you to turn first one and then another hydraulic pump from AUTO to ON – … [Read More...]
Random Posts (Sue Me, I was Bored).
Red Door Cafe, closed Sundays for … Family
My wife and I irregularly take breakfast at a charming cafe about 20 minutes out of Geelong Victoria where we live. It's called the?Red Door Cafe,?Inverleigh. We don't just go there for the food … [Read More...]
![EBA Overtime Calculator (v2.6) [Update 27Oct17]](http://www.infinidim.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/EBACalc1-110x110.jpg)
EBA Overtime Calculator (v2.6) [Update 27Oct17]
I've watched the EBA with some envy for the last three years. Between Overtime, Callout, Domestic Allowances, Leave and Days Off, the position of Manager hasn't quite kept pace with the EBA. I've also … [Read More...]
B777 Dispatch without ECL
The next phase of refresher training includes dispatch without the benefit of Electronic Checklist (ECL). This is going to such fun to watch ... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Practices … [Read More...]
How Common Errors became Practices and Techniques
One of my first tasks when I arrived at V Australia in early June 2008 was to watch simulator transition training being conducted at our new simulator in Silverwater, Sydney. The students were … [Read More...]
B777 Main gear steering and Thrust Application
It's not unusual - especially during Line Training (instructors beware) for your student to generate an EICAS MAIN GEAR STEERING alert during the initial takeoff run. This results from advancing … [Read More...]
Tax Time : Crew Allowances 2013/2014
It's Tax Time again 2013/2014 and as since I'm one of those lazy people who does all the work at the end, instead of keeping up with it as it goes along - the first thing I need to do is update my … [Read More...]
Deciding to Stop
Many years ago when I was a junior FO new to the 777, I did one of my first recurrent checks in the simulator with an Examiner who started asking questions about the takeoff inhibits system. After … [Read More...]
Airline Pilot : A Life of Irregularity
I’m an airline pilot, or at least, that’s my day job. Partly because of the nature of my profession, partly because of the nature of my work role (I’m a Check Captain and therefore I'm a slave to both … [Read More...]
Infinidim Resurrection
Welcome to Infinidim.org - Mark Two! Back in 2001 I decided I needed a web site. In the years that followed I documented various activities - most of them associated with my employment with … [Read More...]
Slats Drive Go-Around
The last phase of recurrent simulator training - for Cruise Relief First Officers - included a two engine go-around after a Slats Drive failure. The outcome was usually surprising - for no apparent … [Read More...]
This is the personal web site of Ken Pascoe.