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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...]
Deep Blue Orchestra
A couple of months ago, Meg and I went into GPAC to see Deep Blue Orchestra. We had the greatest time. Drinks in the foyer lead to the soft chiming announcement that heralded opening doors and we … [Read More...]
Airspeed Unreliable
The Airspeed Unreliable scenarios is one of the more challenging non normals faced by pilots in the simulator. Of the many serious malfunctions I've witnessed crew deal with in the simulator - this … [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...]
V Australia 777 Delivery Flight : #1 Off Into The Night – 03:30 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 … [Read More...]
Standing the Crew Up
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...]
ACARS and Error Checking
I recently discovered something interesting about ACARS. There's no error detection or correction. None. To be honest, when I was told this I wasn't exactly surprised, but now that I've had time to … [Read More...]
P&T Update : Visual Reference at the Minima
While most of the world seems to use Jeppesen, I've been exclusively using LIDO now (across two airlines) for perhaps 10 years. While it took some getting used to, I've come to much prefer them. As an … [Read More...]
How to get a ZFW from a changed TOW using LNDG
Any long haul pilot is well aware that changes in the weight of the aircraft at takeoff have a significant impact on the fuel burn of the flight. This includes changes in Fuel as well as Payload. For … [Read More...]
KLAX Los Angeles SIDs & STARs
Early last year, the FAA revised the SIDs and STARs at Los Angeles KLAX airport. I don't know if I had annual leave or missed any associated documentation, but it's fair to say that as a fleet that … [Read More...]
Lost Opportunities
I'm really angry at myself today. Every now then then life brings past you the opportunity to step outside the box and do the right thing - sometimes this requires a little thinking, sometimes it … [Read More...]
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