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12-15-2022, 11:09 AM

#221

BusBoi

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Originally Posted by APCHCLIMB

Experienced vs Inexperienced Airbus Pilot

Inexperienced Pilot asks- “What is it doing???”

Experienced Pilot says- “It’s doing that thing again.”

I thought this was a joke before I started flying Fifi. 1500+ hours later, I get it! But usually after a few seconds of thinking you realize why it's doing something.

12-15-2022, 11:11 AM

#222

BusBoi

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Originally Posted by johnwick

Actually, the toilets flush just fine without the APU running (on the Bus). Thats a separate pump. However, if you want to wash your hands without bleed air pressure, then you had better not pee on your hands!! ;-)

On our newer-ish planes at NK it seems like the water system will have pressure even with the APU off.

12-15-2022, 11:16 AM

#223

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Originally Posted by Meekrob

They didn’t buy brake fans for the NEOs either, but they did purchase an aural alert for runway overshoot. I doubt they will have CPDLC as well.

They will according to the latest FM revision.

12-15-2022, 11:20 AM

#224

GPullR

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Originally Posted by UALFlyer

So if I understand what you're saying, is if you are an "experienced pilot", which is some undefined thing, the 737 is "as safe", or parity. However, if you are a "inexperienced" pilot the A320 is a safer plane.

Thanks, you answered the question even though you tried not too.

Cheers

yep, if you train in Africa or Malaysia and have 250 hours you are better off in a bus. Just like you are better off playing slots then poker if your math skills aren't very good.

12-15-2022, 11:31 AM

#225

sailingfun

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Originally Posted by GPullR

yep, if you train in Africa or Malaysia and have 250 hours you are better off in a bus. Just like you are better off playing slots then poker if your math skills aren't very good.

Two Airbuses in recent history have plunged into the sea from high altitude. If it happens again watch the media action!

12-15-2022, 12:40 PM

#226

GPullR

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

Two Airbuses in recent history have plunged into the sea from high altitude. If it happens again watch the media action!

Um, one the captain pulled a ton of circuit breakers, put plane in direct law and fo was watching . FO turned around and plane was banked 60 plus degrees and nose high. He couldn't overcome with his lack of experience.

12-15-2022, 02:02 PM

#227

UALFlyer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GPullR

yep, if you train in Africa or Malaysia and have 250 hours you are better off in a bus. Just like you are better off playing slots then poker if your math skills aren't very good.

I get it, you don't like the plane.

But, it's a safer plane, no matter how much you want to squint when you look at the data. Where you train makes no difference.

12-15-2022, 03:40 PM

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TOGALOCK

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Originally Posted by BusBoi

On our newer-ish planes at NK it seems like the water system will have pressure even with the APU off.

They all still need pressure from the bleed. Newer planes are just better at holding residual pressure a bit longer after the bleed sources get cut off.

12-15-2022, 04:07 PM

#229

KnightNight

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Originally Posted by TOGALOCK

They all still need pressure from the bleed. Newer planes are just better at holding residual pressure a bit longer after the bleed sources get cut off.

Not sparky