What’s Microbust?
Read more – Turbulence v.s Wind Shear – Tommy’s Diaries (tommykwan.com)
What’s Solar insolation?
The weather on our mother earth is starting from the energy of the sun. So, how the energy of sun can reach the earth? To more specific, weather is basically the result of temperature differences! Another useful footage for us to learn about the basic background of temperature difference on the earth Read more –
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Revision: Do Safety Committee Member need to be appointed? 安全委員會成員要委任嗎?
Ref: 第59AF章 《工廠及工業經營(安全管理)規例》 11. 安全委員會的組成等 (1) 按第10條規定設立安全委員會的東主或承建商，須確保 —— (a) 該委員會有至少一半成員(不論他們是被提名的或是選出的)代表在有關工業經營中的工人； (b) 該委員會獲得一份書面陳述，其中列出管限其成員資格、職權範圍及會議程序的規則； (c) 該委員會每3個月至少開會一次；及 (d) 該委員會備存會議紀錄 —— (i) 為期5年或以上，由有關會議紀錄所關乎的會議日期翌日起計； (ii) 並在任何職業安全主任索閱時供其查閱。 (2) 在就某有關工業經營而設立的安全委員會的會議上，只可討論在該工業經營中的工人在工作時的安全及健康方面的事宜。 按上文理解，只要有一份就有關該委員會的書面陳述便可，並無確切指出要Appoint anyone! 然而，僱主要如何澄明僱員是委員會成員就另外唸了~
What’s Trough of Low 「低壓槽」？
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?
“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?
Ans: Over center mechanism – a.k.a overcentre geometric lock
What’s the basic structure of flight manual (AFM/POH)?
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?
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?
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.
