What’s Trough of Low 「低壓槽」？
May 21, 2024
Ref https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/education/weather/wind-and-pressure/00117-introduction-to-air-pressure-part-ii.html A trough of low pressure is an extended area of low pressure. On the weather chart, it has associated with it a trough line. The pressure there is lower than that at neighbouring points on either side of the trough line. Monsoon low pressure v.s Tropical cyclone
Landing gear – how modern jetliner landing gear work?
May 20, 2024
“Oleo Pneumatic Shock Absorber Strut” – it is used on modern jetliner landing gear (e.g B777, A350). Read More – Thx Captain Joe! Gravity Extension of landing gear Why is the landing gear tilted? What’s Nose wheel steering?
How the landing gear locked at down position?
May 20, 2024
Ans: Over center mechanism – a.k.a overcentre geometric lock
What’s the basic structure of flight manual (AFM/POH)?
May 19, 2024
Flight Manual / Pilot Operating Handbook, in general, has nine (9) chapters: General Operating Limitations Emergency Procedures Normal Operating Procedures Abnormal Operating Procedures Performance Weight & Balance / Equipment List Description of the airplane and its system Maintenance, Ground handling Supplement According to the FAA PHAK, it might has Chapter 10 – Safety Tips.
What’s area rule?
May 19, 2024
Why 747 design as semi-upper deck (i.e Why 747 has its hump?) Every design happens with its reasons! Today, I have just known this vary interesting rule – area rule! Note: it is ATPL – AGK (airframe) topic, if it is too difficult for you at this moment, leave it some day you need it.
What’s keel beam?
May 19, 2024
What’s keel beam? The structure runs along the fuselage centerline through wing center section area. The keel beam is providing essential support, rigidity, and load-bearing capabilities.
What’s EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency?
May 19, 2024
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is the regulatory authority responsible for the airworthiness and environmental certification of all aeronautical products, parts, and appliances designed, manufactured, maintained or used by persons under the regulatory oversight of EU Member States.
到底著邊隻Engine先? Engine 又係點Start? 點解用單一隻Engine Taxi?
May 19, 2024
Which engine should be started first? The most simply way to understand is that it is instructed by the SOP. But you may ask why? Indeed, the starting sequence of a modern jetliner is related to the hydraulic braking system. The brake system is functioning properly by the hydraulic power. The hydraulic pump is run
What’s Engine No.1 ? Engine number 點分?
May 19, 2024
經常聽到Engine No.1 又或者咩咩咩No.1 …到底Engine D Number 點分? It’s very simply: view from the tail to the front – front pilot seat perspective, the most left engine from fuselage on port side it No.1, following by that is No.2 and so on. So, using the 727 as an example, the one mounted at tail is
What’s PAN-PAN call?
May 19, 2024
PAN-PAN call is the ICAO standard phraseology used as a preface to a radio transmission to indicate a state of urgency requiring priority, BUT for the time being, it does not pose an immediate danger to life or to the aircraft itself.
東單西雙 – How do pilots decide how high they fly?
May 19, 2024
Protected: Abnormal and Emergency
May 17, 2024
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Force involved on airframe
May 16, 2024
Compression v.s Tension (in between bending) Shear v.s Torsion
Why commercial airline pilot?
May 15, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/NYyyXRShUyjJgiH7/?mibextid=xCPwDs
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
May 14, 2024
https://youtu.be/04XFMjMOymk?si=1Zj2nOzHij02ZW5D https://youtu.be/oqma_OmJ1vE?si=PJAeg2H3Kz2FAljH
Bus Captain, Airbus Captain?
May 13, 2024
Passenger’s safety is always of the utmost importance. When a doctor makes a mistake, only one patient dies, while a pilot’s mistake can impact the lives of hundreds. We don’t need a hero, but we need a trustworthy operator! We are duty-bound, morally and professionally, to operate the plane (bus) as safely as possible. I
