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Forum: Tech Log
11th Feb 2021, 10:46
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Yes, this echoes my experience of simulator...

Yes, this echoes my experience of simulator training. We spend 2 hours on a LOFT flight where we get one easy, one medium and one difficult failure to deal with, all in real time. Passenger PAs,...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jan 2021, 17:02
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

On your first point I would say the approach is...

On your first point I would say the approach is just as important on those bad weather days, and on your second point I DO see the benefit of handflying the approach. Those who leave the A/P in until...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jan 2021, 12:05
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Yes, I think there are two elements to this. ...

Yes, I think there are two elements to this.

One is being able to fly manually, the other is being able to navigate accurately using only raw data.

Being able to fly manually means having the...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2020, 10:08
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

The contributor you quote is saying that we...

The contributor you quote is saying that we should all be able to fly an aircraft with very basic controls - not even FBW, which is fair enough - yes we should, and when it all goes wrong that is...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2020, 09:59
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

The conductor of an orchestra does not play the...

The conductor of an orchestra does not play the actual instruments, yet coordinates and produces an amazing piece of music.

Flying a large passenger jet is like conducting an orchestra and not the...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Dec 2020, 09:12
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

I agree with most of those points, Stuka :ok: ...

I agree with most of those points, Stuka :ok:

The question of this thread is "Why is automation dependancy encouraged in modern aviation?"

It is human nature to do the easiest thing - we don't...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Dec 2020, 15:01
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Yes, the B737 really is the Mark 1 Landrover of...

Yes, the B737 really is the Mark 1 Landrover of the skies, (no disrespect to a Landrover mark 1 - it's just a basic machine). What a shame they didn't update the 737 properly.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Dec 2020, 12:51
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

He said constant force feedback. i.e. springs....

He said constant force feedback. i.e. springs. The point being that it is no effort to push or pull, unlike a mistrimmed Boeing type.




Even flying manually, though it is very easy - the...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Dec 2020, 09:55
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

The more we hand fly and use raw data without the...

The more we hand fly and use raw data without the FD, the less rusty our hand-eye coordination will be and the better our instrument scan.

Incidences such as SFO 777, several over-pitches and...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Dec 2020, 10:52
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Hi PEI 3721, To take one example of...

Hi PEI 3721,

To take one example of instrumentation; in our modern big jets would we be happy raw data flying an NDB course with the NDB pointer on one small round instrument, the heading bug on...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2020, 12:26
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

I am adding the phrase "ants bottom" to my...

I am adding the phrase "ants bottom" to my lexicon of words meaning small distances. Brilliant ! :ok: :D - (the other of course being "a gnats cock").
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2020, 15:59
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Apologies, vilas for my incorrect assumption. ...

Apologies, vilas for my incorrect assumption.

However, All thrust levers have some friction, (otherwise they wouldn't stay where you put them!), and walking the thrust levers is a very useful...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2020, 14:27
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Hi vilas, and safetypee no not really; my...

Hi vilas, and safetypee no not really; my suggestion of a logarithmic or expanded centre scale instrument - like the V/S - is simply a different presentation of raw data. It is not a FD - it will not...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2020, 12:07
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Yes, a trend arrow might work really well. I like...

Yes, a trend arrow might work really well. I like that idea.

Another thought is that the V/S indication has a logarithmic presentation, (or expanded centre scale), but the ILS is linear.

If we...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2020, 10:39
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Kaypam, from what you say about control...

Kaypam, from what you say about control movements, don't worry, you will get used to it.

The control movements can seem weirdly small until you get used to it. For taxiing, take the brakes off and...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2020, 09:55
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

+1 vilas. The pilot must maintain their scan of...

+1 vilas. The pilot must maintain their scan of basic parameters even with the autos in.

Like when driving a car, where one should check the rearview mirrors every 10 seconds or so; pilots should...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2020, 17:49
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

Hi dr dre, I originally missed your post #51, but...

Hi dr dre, I originally missed your post #51, but well said :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2020, 11:25
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

I remember you telling that story before,...

I remember you telling that story before, Centaurus, and it still amazes me. It is absolutely unacceptable, (the crew's inaction was unacceptable - not your story!).

I also remember flying BAe...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2020, 11:52
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

I think the general philosophy is to design for...

I think the general philosophy is to design for the average pilot on a fleet rather than the most competent?

An incompetent pilot* should not be allowed anywhere near a real aircraft in the first...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2020, 23:33
Replies: 306
Views: 59,882
Posted By Uplinker

To answer the OP's question, I would say the...

To answer the OP's question, I would say the chief pilot who does not want any cock-ups, and the CEO who doesn't want any extra costs. But of course, banning manual flying compounds this issue.
...
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