Turbulence v.s Wind Shear

With reference to HKO publication: Windshear – sustained change (i.e lasting more than a few seconds as experienced by the aircraft) in the wind direction and/or speed, resulting in a change in the headwind or tailwind encountered by an aircraft change in lift (usually decrease lift), and cause the aircraft to go below the intended Read More

Thunderstorm, CB?

(4) four main types of thunderstorm Single-cell small, and isolated storm Multi-cell a cluster of single-cell Squall line a line of thunderstorm Super cell very strong thunderstorm, and capable of producting tornadoes   Criteria of forming thunderstorm (CB) unstable atmoshpere (warm air) moisture (larage amount) lifting mechanism (trigger action)   (5) five types of lifting Read More

Just culture

Also take reference: https://www.caa.co.uk/media/sf3eiszu/fwm20160629_06_just-culture.pdf A culture in which front-line operators or other persons are not punished for actions, omissions or decisions taken by them that are with their experience and training, but in which gross negligence, wilful violations and destructive acts are. Read More

Indication of coffin corner on PFD?

On Boeing aircraft, the red barber pole is the indication of approaching coffin corner~ What’s coffin corner? Read More

DME – Distance Measure Equipment

Function of DME? provide distance information (measure the slant distance between the DME station and aircraft)   Component of DME? DME ground station (usually combined with VOR) Aircraft DME unit   Principle of DME? DME unit onboard the aircraft, that send out interrogation signal to ground DME station Ground DEM station give reply – send Read More

ILS-Z, Y, X?

What can be different? ILS frequency Waypoint Descend profile CAT type RNP requirement MAP (miss-approach) procedure Read More

CX Routes

Europe     France Paris CET/UTC+1 CEST/ UTCs+2 HKG-CDG CX261 77W 5187 NM FT: 13:15 STD:  2350LT STA: 0735LT   CDG-HKG CX260 77W 5187 NM FT: 11:15 STD:  1210LT STA: 0615LT   Germany Frankfurt CET/UTC+1 CEST/ UTCs+2 HKG-FRA CX289 359/35K 4952 NM FT: 12:40 STD:  2355LT STA: 0715LT   FRA-HKG CX288 359/35K 4952 NM FT: Read More

ILS – Instrument Landing System

ILS (Instrument Landing System) is used for precision approach, particular useful for low visibility condition and/or bad weather.   Component of ILS Localizer Glide slope Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) or Marker Beacons Runway lights 留意飛機方向!!! Function of each components: Localizer Guide the aircraft to the centerline of the runway (lateral guidance) Glide slope Guide the Read More

CX749 CX748

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CX844 CX843

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CX812 CX811

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CX806 CX801

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CX892 CX873

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CX884 CX881

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Constant Speed Propeller, Constant Speed Control Unit(CSU)

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Adverse Yaw

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Safety regarding mountain flying (山坡/山嶺飛行安全須知)

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Why Do Airplanes Avoid Flying Over The Himalayas?

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CX888 CX865

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CX826 CX829

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