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Wide Body EBA 2017 Calculator [UPDATE 18Oct18]
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...]
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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...]
The Volcanic Ash Encounter
Procedure and Techniques : Volcanic Ash EncountersHang onto your hats everyone, here we go … The Volcanic Ash Encounter is the last remaining bastion of the major NNM exercise in the 777. Enjoy it while you can folks – in the 787 the AP remains engaged for Dual Eng Fail/Stall and in the event of Unreliable Airspeed, a flick of a switch restores the … [Read More...]
Random Posts (Sue Me, I was Bored).
My Friend the Chocolate Cake – 21 Years and Counting
Tonight the kids and I went into Melbourne to the Arts Center Fairfax Studio to see, hear and experience once again My Friend The Chocolate Cake (MFTCC), our favorite ensemble band. We've been … [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...]
Clipboard Reference : 06Jul16
Most pilots at some point develop a set of crib notes on the aircraft and operation they fly. For some this is quick and dirty, it essentially gets them through line training and these home grown … [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...]
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...]
EICAS CABIN ALTITUDE – Controllable?
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...]
iCloud for Outlook/Windows – Does Apple Think I’m STUPID?
Recently I began Living The Dream. Yes that's right - I have an iPad without giving any money to Apple. Not counting the Apps, anyway. Recently my company became perhaps the last airline in the … [Read More...]
Basic Modes Engine Out Drift Down
An engine failure at altitude above the maximum engine out altitude, followed by the obligatory engine out drift down is a bread and butter event for a cruise pilot. Typically this is practiced and … [Read More...]
General Use Allowance Calculator
I have recently been looking at the allowances paid down route to us in LAX, with a view to developing and easy way to identify a discrepancy in what we should be paid; and to re-calculate what the … [Read More...]
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Cold Temperature Altimetry Corrections [Corrected 26Jun17]
I've been looking at Cold Temperature Altimetry Corrections in anticipation of potentially operating into such environments again in the near future. While my professional past includes operating the … [Read More...]
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