Pilot sharing and group work
April 4, 2024
This evening, I deeply thanks that a pilot shared with us by using scenario and group work. Let me briefly type what I have learnt this evening ~ CLEAR model Clarify the issue or question – ident problem Look for options Evaluate the options – factors including safety, legality, pax comfort, OTP and Cost. Action
2024-2025 I will, I am going to achieve it!
March 31, 2024
齊腳, Fly beyond! 2024-2025 I will, I am going to achieve it! 2024-2025 We will, We are going to achieve it!
ETOPS ? EDTO?
March 31, 2024
https://www.flightglobal.com/cathay-etops-okay/10579.article The timestamp of this article disclosed that CX A330 has already obtained ETOPS 120 in 1996. https://simpleflying.com/etops-banned-areas/ This article gave us some background information about ETOPS, and told us one of the reasons why B747 was popular in 1980s: Before 1985, all twin aircraft had to remain within 60 minutes of a suitable diversion airport. This
What’s coffin corner?
March 30, 2024
Reference：https://airwaysmag.com/coffin-corner-aviation/ , https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aerodynamics/coffin-corner-where-vne-and-mmo-meet/ Ans: Coffin Corner can be explained by using below illustration. It is talking about when when the aircraft fly to an altitude where the aircraft reduces the speed, it will stall while the aircraft increase its speed, it will over the Mmo. Therefore, the margin for error is low.The coffin corner is
What’s CAVOK , What’s NCD, NSC
March 28, 2024
Reference source: https://skybrary.aero/articles/weather-observations-aerodromes CAVOK The visibility, RVR, weather and cloud groups are replaced by CAVOK (Cloud And Visibility OK) when the following conditions exist simultaneously: If there is no cloud below 5000 ft or below the highest minimum sector altitude (whichever is greater) and there is no towering cumulus or cumulonimbus, ‘NSC’ is reported. Note:
一次搞懂 Minimum Safety Altitude, Decision Height and “Go-around Decision Point”
March 26, 2024
Reference : Skybrary，Boldmethod 話說今晚又飛機友聚會攞到d 靈感，今晚就學幾個生字啦~ Decision Altitude/Height (DA/DH) https://skybrary.aero/articles/decision-altitudeheight-dadh Definition The Decision Altitude (DA) or Decision Height (DH) is a specified altitude or height in the Precision Approach or approach with vertical guidance at which a Missed Approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established. (ICAO Annex 6) Decision altitude (DA) is
How to pronounce “ARFF” – Aircraft Rescue and FireFighting
March 25, 2024
What’s landing gear bogie?
March 24, 2024
Reference: FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Airframe Volume 2 Chapter 13, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undercarriage_arrangements Multiple wheels spread the weight of the aircraft over a larger area. They also provide a safety margin should one tire fail. Heavy aircraft may use four or more wheel assemblies on each main gear. When more than two wheels are attached to a
Aircraft Recognition
March 24, 2024
Reference source: https://www.aircraftrecognitionguide.com/ The parts of an aircraft that can be used for recognition: Nose Landing gear Tail cone Wing Engine B777 B777 major feature: flat, squared off tail cone Boeing 777 has six wheels per leg (main landing gear) typical flat, squared off tail cone Boeing 777-200, -200ER and 300 are not raked
Service ceiling v.s Absolute altitude
March 24, 2024
Service ceiling 指飛機無再多MAP for climb; Critical altitude 指turbocharged engine 發揮最大壓縮空氣能力既高度 As a normally aspirated aircraft climbs, it eventually reaches an altitude where the MAP is insufficient for a normal climb. This altitude limit is known as the aircraft’s service ceiling Critical altitude is the maximum altitude at which a turbocharged engine can produce its rated
