I was still in the USAF and was on a trip as a flight Mech. my TV came on in my room before I woke and the first thing I heard was an aircraft had hit the World trade towers. I'm thinking a small GA because airliners don't fly near big ole towers. Then I saw the second one hit and my jaw dropped. Be...
Jump to postAviation degrees, generally speaking are about as worthless as they come, but good enough for checking a box to say you got a degree. Comparable with underwater basket weaving, except without the skill. Well, in my opinion to set oneself ahead of their peers to move ahead a degree is needed in the ...
Jump to posta common issue withanything new is the concept of diminishing returns. Electric nosewheels sound awesome on a forum. Yes, APU's burn less fuel than the engines taxiing. However, the extra wieght that the aircraft has to drag around while in flight offset those advantages. Since aircraft make money w...
Jump to postI don't want to say what airframe but it was a Boeing and we found a hammer behind the wing fillet panel. It was about 4 or 5 years after the delivery of the aircraft. the only reason we were working there was because there was a SB to check on hydraulic lines for potential chaffing.
Jump to postosiris30 wrote:amishfarmer wrote:Finn350 wrote:This is the satellite solution through which complete flight path has apparently been obtained
https://aireon.com/services/global-air- ... veillance/
I'm not seeing any data here.
You won't, it's a proprietary service. You need to pay and have rights to the data.
Finn350 wrote:This is the satellite solution through which complete flight path has apparently been obtained
https://aireon.com/services/global-air- ... veillance/
I don't know if this helps with your story or not, Orbitial ATK uses a L-1011 to launch the Pegasus rocket into orbit. So They are flying the plane in modern times. It just may not be in the right setting for your story. https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/pegasus-xl-mated-to-l-1011-stargazer-carrier...
Jump to postI guess to answer the original post. The most cost effective way would be steal it. As free gas is always good the most cost effective, as long as you don't get caught... in all seriousness at major hubs a hydrant setup would probably be best. It saves time and money to have the access to fuel ready...
Jump to postI feel bad for that recovery team. That is going to be a PITA to get in there and fix the jet and get back out. I"m sure the parking fees are going to be a bit inflated as well.
Jump to postThat's the conundrum I am in right now. I live almost halfway between Sac and SF. I don't want to fight traffic going to SF and right now it's impossible for me to maintain a healthy work/school/family/life balance with a commute to Sac. So for now I'm a buyer for an aerospace company that's 10 mins...
Jump to postYour a mechanic and disgruntled? That's half of your training right there!
In all seriousness it takes time. The AMT world is very fluid right now and there is a demand. Hang in there and you'll get something that works for you.
I'm not familiar with the 737's pitot static systems but I have experience being a maintainer/flight mech for many years. If memory serves the checklist for faulty/irregular airspeed indications is to switch to another Air Data Computer and see if the indications agree. This is on military aircraft ...
Jump to postI can verify that 744 mains will fit on the nose as well and vice versa
Jump to postYeah I generally try to keep an open mind but when i see a post from someone with only one or two posts asking questions like this I always get suspicious. But, other contributors have a good point. This is likely someone in the bush somewhere far away from normal servicing routes. Probably had to ...
Jump to postI'm looking at this from a security standpoint...are you trying to learn how to transport fuel for nefarious reasons?
Otherwise, go to your local transportation office and ask them how to do it.
The C-17 has something like this well. theres a clear cylinder attached to the windshield divider. There is a dot on the outside and in the center there is some cross hairs. You just adjust the seat until it lines up. This was important especially with the HUD as it can affect how the data was seen ...
Jump to postDo not forget that UAV's are becoming more an d more prevalent. If you can get your seizures under control you may be able to go that route as well. I understand you won't be in the air but you are a pilot and I know border control and other agencies are in dire need of remote pilots.
Jump to postAnother contributing factor for SMF growth is Bay area traffic. I live almost halfway between SFO and SMF, we aren't too picky on the cost of the flight, as SMF tends to be more expensive, we tend to fly out of SMF just for the simple fact that if you land during rush hour in SFO it can double the c...
Jump to postWIederling wrote:amishfarmer wrote:I meant to say NOT needed as a source of friction for movement.
aircraft don't have brakes?
( SCNR )
Well first you'd probably have better luck sourcing one from a graveyard. Transport from the source to where you want to run it is feasible. You would have to mount securely, VERY securely and away from populations, FOD sources, as well as structures or living thing susceptible to exhaust. You would...
Jump to post"Warning light" is Pilot to Passenger code for alot of things. It could be alot of electrical or mechanical things in the aircraft, I don't know what the weather is at the airport but it could be wind shear as well. The Pilot might just say a "warning light" because saying wind s...
Jump to postI agree with you 757. I would love to fly past traffic and be able to reduce my commute times to work. They are headquartered a few hours away from where I live. So I'll definitely be keeping tabs on how their vision progresses.
Jump to postTheres a company that's been developing a selfpiloting taxi. It's called the Cora, they are also developing a flying car for personal use as well. Called the Flyer. Just curious as to whats the concesus on here. General thoughts and ideas. My main concern is that statisically flying is safer than dr...
Jump to postFranco is correct. Look up High altitude winds effects on aircraft.
Jump to postI meant to say NOT needed as a source of friction for movement.
Jump to postIt's not required. The primary concerns with aircraft tires is keeping contact with the surface and removing water, snow, etc out of the way. That's why the tread pattern is usually just a groove. Since they are needed as a source of friction for movement of the aircraft, straight channels is all th...
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