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You may have noticed that I've included a PayPal link on my web site. As I move more away from developing company documentation and focus back on Infinidim, I have included a link to my US PayPal account for anyone who may wish to offset some of the time and cost associated with maintaining my content. Many of you have expressed thanks and a … [Read More...]
Wide Body EBA 2017 Calculator [UPDATE 19Mar18]
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...]
APU to Pack
The 777 offers the facility of using the APU to power an Air-Conditioning Pack during takeoff for those times when the departure is performance limited and you're trying to squeeze every last Kg you can out of the takeoff while still providing some AC to the cabin (during the Takeoff). https://youtu.be/cgk1HS0Iv5E While a neat option, it … [Read More...]
GPWS Go-Around From an ILS Approach
The following event occurs only in the simulator, owing the nature of the simulated failure (falsely low Radio Altimeter reading leading to GPWS Terrain Alert). While that event is fun enough - couple it with a ... Coupled Approach and the recovery becomes more complicated that it needs to be ... When you combine the following points together … [Read More...]
Infinidim B777 Procedures and Techniques – Initial Release
For the last decade, I have been working on a document called Procedures and Techniques. It has it's genesis in what was originally a Common Errors document based on observations of Pilot/Student actions in the Simulator - but most particularly Instructor/Examiner activity in the Brief/Sim/Debrief as well. Over the years this document has grown. … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #13 VA9090 LAX-SYD – We Have An Airline : 10:30L 09.Feb.09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #12 Down to the Checkered Flag – 12:30L 06Feb09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #11 First Flight – Seattle BFI – Los Angeles LAX – 12:30L 07Feb09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #10 Delivery Party – 19:00L 05Feb09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
B777 Engine Failure on Takeoff (EFATO)
Engine Failure on Takeoff (Read : Sudden Bang, Vibration, Fire, Smoke, Fire Bells and other Cautions and Warnings) at the most critical point on Takeoff (V1) is pretty ubiquitous in our Check and Training regime and our Regulatory Matrix. We pretty much see at least two of them (One for You ... Ta ... One for Me ... Thanks ...) every six months in … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #9 Seattle Tour – 12:00L 05Feb09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #8 Party Time! – 23:00L 04Feb09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #7 A Day in Seattle – 17:00L 04Feb09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #6 Seattle – 17:00L 03Feb09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #5 Los Angeles – 13:30L 03/04Feb09
In February 2009 I was part of the team that picked up Virgin Australia's (then V Australia) first Boeing 777-300ER. Having arrived into the airline in June 2008, it had been a long 7 months - very long - but now we were about to get an aeroplane - and fly it. For the benefit of those in the team that couldn't come along (and we took a lot of them … [Read More...]
Random Posts (Sue Me, I was Bored).
Contributions Welcome
You may have noticed that I've included a PayPal link on my web site. As I move more away from developing company documentation and focus back on Infinidim, I have included a link to my US PayPal … [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 … [Read More...]
VNAV without LNAV without … VNAV
Recently I had a philosophical discussion on board with a crew about the use of VNAV without LNAV engaged. I was surprised to discover that they were unaware of any of the potential pitfalls … [Read More...]
Engine Out Drift Down – and the FMA
I'm working on an update to the Practices and Techniques document I developed in 2008. While this has been a published document in my airline for several years, it was recently taken offline and is … [Read More...]
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...]
Top Of Climb Checks
The pilots of many airlines have a procedural flow or checklist of items they review after the aircraft reaches cruising altitude. These are rarely documented in Airlines SOPs and even more rarely are … [Read More...]
I’m so glad that YOU were up the front, Ken.
Recently, after commenting on the latest of Qantas' engine troubles, I was asked to talk about what was an "interesting" in-flight moment for me. Despite this being one of the most common questions, I … [Read More...]
Carlos, from Apple Care
So those who know me well, fully appreciate that I am not an Apple Fan Boy. I've written obliquely and directly on this issue. My experience of the iPad over the past 12 months has certainly not … [Read More...]
Renewing My US Visa – Finally
Having jumping through multiple hoops to get the original - you would think that having operated into the States every month for the last two years, renewing my visa would not be that difficult a … [Read More...]
777 Normal Procedures Flow Diagrams
What's been missing for our documentation for some time is decent diagrams showing the normal procedures flows. The B777 normal operation centers around these flows, and the normal procedure ECL … [Read More...]
I was THAT GUY …
Recently, I was THAT GUY ... Have you ever slept in for work? In aviation that takes on a special meaning, given the way the tasks of dozens of people and departments revolve around the scheduled … [Read More...]
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