johnm

......... but the first officer eventually becomes a captain (more often than not) ................. what changes ? ...................... does the extra money and power make that person a pompous clod (I'd also be guessing all captains are n't pompous clods)

.....& what will they do when the 797 is eventually made

your lucky ? dutch ...................... you fly them

I think its every pilots dream to be called up front to take over - however, upon your advice and consideration - I'll just return to my seat and wait for the crunch

................... 'fridges' - hes always smashed at the bar

'Skidmore had the baby left in a basket on his doorstep' .......................... agree Oscar

done did done

common ground and an agreement - good to see

investigation mechanism (voluntary), investigation, data, better reporting ................. could be a conclusion (or 1 of) ................ of this thread

think it was for increased range ? ............................. escorting superfortress's to visit Mr Horohito

I better check that left and right thing

just came back from holidays and walking through the airport from the airline gates there were herds of people going in one direction and a few coming back the other way on the other side

the left hand side convention was being used (not that its a social sin to do something else) .......... sure enough there was a family of 4 coming back the other way on the right hand side - they were battling head winds amongst the traffic and as they past I 100% heard the american accents

never tried left hand drive SrPilot

$ 180 per point is a bit cheap ................. why not make it a round $ 200 per point ? and be done with it

Occasionally you get a good one - Lenin - Churchill - Hawke (I'm not saying any were good !) - give smithy a go

Dutchroll - if you are landing say a 50 ton plan (guess a 737 could be that) - I would of thought a 25 kt crosswind would equate to a lot less ............... than say a light aircraft in the same wind ......................... like to know that - thanks

'Er, John. The highest runway number is 36, meaning a runway aligned about 360 degrees magnetic, running South to North.

To answer your question, let us assume class G airspace with a left hand circuit on runway 36.'

I always wondered why the compass only went up to 36 Nong

........ sometimes you hear the term joining early (or late) downwind runway 99 - to give an indication where you are on that leg

isn't this ambiguous ?

should it not be joining long (or short) downwind ?

no offence even remotely considered Alf

true .................. you could also use a rock on the end of a piece of rope ........... as well

........... just discussing the technique of a landing, though

There's a fair bit of talk in another thread about approach speeds for landing

What about braking - if you have brakes - apart from brake testing at initial taxi and return to hangar ............. may be a dab after flare to see if they are there

How much do you rely on brakes after flare ?

Seems to me best way is try and not rely on brakes to make the plane fit the strip ............... just in case those brakes are not there or are not as good as you thought they were ?

good point Kasper .............. on reflection most will stall their planes at least once every flight

........... think the NZ one eventually went back to owner in USA ?

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Wot's this then ?

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its a won wing by wong & co

........... so with limited options - turning crosswind as early as you can could be a a safe ® option ?

rocks or roses .................. maj would be enjoying this

farewell maj

thanks for the new word Debbie - androgynous - had to look that one up

............... reading between the lines it looks like your welcome and trust it stays that way

birdy looks quiet healthy ....... must be only a bleeding nose