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Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 2:42am On May 31, 2016 |
phibetakappa: 1. Some smaller maller planes like those for training have, bigger ones don't. 2. Slowing a plane in mid air so the wings stop flying because there's not enough on the wings to produce lift. It's usually for experienced test pilots but all commercial pilots are trained on how handle stalls. |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 2:44am On May 31, 2016 |
Ferraricash: PM sir |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 2:45am On May 31, 2016 |
sylva1: Combination of several factors including some you mentioned |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 2:50am On May 31, 2016 |
djlaqua91: Some times, weather formations can make the flight a bit bumpy, sorry about that sir. |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Originalsly: 4:53am On May 31, 2016 |
Hmmm....belly landing is the way! Moving on.... when on these longggg flights. .. is not like driving a car in that you always have to be paying attention to where you are going .... swerving from clouds or other aircrafts. ..... what on earth do you guys do?....like be replying to us here?...or playing Candy Crush?! |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 6:45am On May 31, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:i just did sir. Thanks |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by phibetakappa: 8:12am On May 31, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:Thank You |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 8:19am On May 31, 2016 |
Originalsly: LOL, the most important thing is for us to stay alert and in the process we read aviation stuff, chat with colleagues, listen to music, occasionally report our locations, etc, however we must always be alert as there are things that require our attention at intervals. 4 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Originalsly: 11:48am On May 31, 2016 |
Read aviation stuff? ...that one I don't believe! Moving on.... is all this ehmmm... flexing done in the cockpit....which to me barely has room for the two pilots.... or is there like a little lounge up front? And is the captain's seat the same as those in First Class?...or ehmm ....more luxurious like with built in massager and more?! 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by naruto02(m): 2:03pm On May 31, 2016 |
@boeing777pilot hello its me again. I think by next month I'll be starting my training. In the school they use sling 2 and piper twin comanche for multi engine. I don't want to spend much time in ppl course so I don't know if u have ppl study material in soft copy u can send to me to continue reading before I go there. I got 1 and its faa curriculum. I just got to read about pre flight inspection. And I noticed if u r going to read a study material u should read d 1 approved by d flight school in ur country(south africa). 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 2:17pm On May 31, 2016 |
I just sent u a pm dear. Wanna go into aerospace/aeronautical engineering cos of my passion for machines and how to keep them running without breakdown. My parents have been telling me am a lady and it will be a hard task for me . Currently in uniport anyways. Can u reply my pm please?. Thank you. Boeing777pilot: 3 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 3:26pm On May 31, 2016 |
lets talk about helicopters: Today we have the Sikorsky S-92 heavy lift helicopter The Sikorsky S-92 is a four-bladed twin-engine medium-lift helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft for the civil and military helicopter market. The S-92 was developed from the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter and has similar parts such as flight control and rotor systems. The S-92 is multi-purpose helicopter powered by twin GE CT7-8A turboshaft engines and has an aluminum air frame and some composite components. The four-bladed fully articulated composite main rotor blade is wider and has a longer radius than the Sikorsky S-70. The tapered blade tip sweeps back and angles downward to reduce noise and increase lift. Most of the rotor system components aside from the blades are titanium. This helicopter has a carrying capacity of 19 passengers and two flight crew.with space for baggage's.in the rear. it has a cruising range of 151 knots=(280 kph) and maximum speed of 165 knots (306 kph) maximum altitude of 14,000 ft (4,270 m). Sikorsky helicopter has a 5 high definition glass cockpit with full auto-pilot and flight computer system which virtually flies it self in any condition.. very capable of automatic approach,Hover and automatic departure. this helicopter is the most preferred for search and rescue operations world wide and top demand for oil and gas logistics to and fro platforms. 2 Likes
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Re: Ask A Pilot... by AgentGoat: 3:53pm On May 31, 2016 |
igwemoagbo:carry your helicopter comot here no cone spoil this tgread for us. Over do dey worry you... 5 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 4:01pm On May 31, 2016 |
AgentGoat:WANTED TO REPLY YOU A LONG SENTENCE, UNTIL I SAW YOUR MONIKER ...... 3 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 4:29pm On May 31, 2016 |
Lol, I like your style. Reply of life!. igwemoagbo: 3 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by klexycole(m): 5:20pm On May 31, 2016 |
Epic!!! igwemoagbo: 2 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 8:08pm On May 31, 2016 |
igwemoagbo:it is also used by bristow 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Olisa4all: 8:25pm On May 31, 2016 |
igwemoagbo: Trailer Jam material, lol 4 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 12:18pm On Jun 01, 2016 |
naruto02: Yeah just chill you start. Different schools, different curriculum. Naa, I don't have PPL materials again |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 12:22pm On Jun 01, 2016 |
bestdeals0: LOL, the fact you are a lady doesn't stop you. We have quite a number of women pilots and engineers in our fleet. I have PMed you. Tried replying but it's bouncing back. 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 12:26pm On Jun 01, 2016 |
Originalsly: Berra believe sometimes it's boring to be a pilot. The two seats in front are identical and there's a crew rest area or sometimes we chill in first class or business class section. 3 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Originalsly: 4:33pm On Jun 01, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:I thought it can be boring for a pilot... but now with all this chilling in the crew |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 9:28pm On Jun 01, 2016 |
I have replied u. Thanks Boeing777pilot: |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by cutelover19(m): 2:03am On Jun 02, 2016 |
Originalsly:I'm not a pilot yet but from what I learned, pilots are not supposed to take alcohol or intoxicating substances for an interval before and during a flight, usually determined by the airline. Also they do not eat the same meal because of safety concerns. Lastly, being a pilot can be boring especially if you fly the same routes regularly, even long-haul. I heard they can read newspapers, novels, etc but may not make use of their mobiles. I advise you to get some cockpit view videos of short flights on YouTube or jetstream.tv for klm flights 3 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by LOSKYXANDER: 7:42am On Jun 02, 2016 |
Hope you don't mind the following questions 1. How much exaclty do commercial airline pilots earn in Nigeria? 2. Can you briefly share with aspiring pilots like me how and where you got trained. Did you have sponsors? 3. How easy or difficult is it getting a job in a Nigerian airline? 4. Do you spend so much time away from home? 4 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 10:21am On Jun 02, 2016 |
cutelover19: Very true except that we are not allowed to read anything apart from aviation stuff and use our mobile in the cockpit except you are in the crew rest area. No alcohol consumption at least eight hours before flights, some airlines is twelve hours. 1 Like |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 10:29am On Jun 02, 2016 |
LOSKYXANDER: 1.No idea, never worked in Nigeria but some airlines have better pay conditions than others. 2. PPL /CPL South Africa, type rating USA 3. Just keep your ears to the ground and network with aviation professionals in the industry, it's usually faster if you are already type rated because the airline doesn't need to spend resources training you . I was privately sponsored. 4. Yes, I do, kind of. I operate intercontinental flights and usually work for around 20days / month, the remaining time is split between stand by and off duty. 4 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by xager(m): 11:21am On Jun 03, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:Isn't it better to land on the grass rather than the runway in such a scenario? Why are parachutes hardly deployed in emergency situations like engine failure et all? |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by wine4dguy: 2:25pm On Jun 03, 2016 |
@boeing777 which flight school in SA can you recommend in terms of affordability and efficiency |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 3:23pm On Jun 03, 2016 |
xager:hmm parachutes for over a hundred pipo nt evry1 cn use parachute now |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by xager(m): 3:35pm On Jun 03, 2016 |
gebhota:I believe every passenger has one underneath their seat. And it's the job of the hosts/hostesses to put them through. 2 Likes |
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 3:46pm On Jun 03, 2016 |
xager:using parachutes aint easy us army soldier use about 3 months learning it |
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