Airbusman

Any updates on the SNJ flight?

And they do, I've seen pics of shattered windshields after overheating and the only thing that saved the day was the multiple layers of lamination.

I'm pretty sure that if the window heat didn't cycle on and off on the ground during a 90 degree day the window would overheat.

Awesome update, thanks!

Working on it but at a very, very, very slow pace due to the sheer cost of it. I think I'll stop at the instrument rating because if I do fly for a living it will be with the Flight Service department. Since military isn't a good option due to eyesight (20/40) and I do not want to fly with a regional with a big license debt on my shoulders I rather take the flight service route.

I usually cap it at around 9 hours, after that I really look forward to getting on the ground and shutting her down.

If you spend less than 30% of the flight at the controls then its a mere logbook pad, its like fishing but you are not at the reel most of the time. IAD from LHR is a pond hop and I can see people sticking around for much of it.

Those guys do it simply to pad their log books at a VA or vataware. That's why I only cross the pond.

Get it for the pushback feature if nothing else.

Not saying its a bad career and no one should do it but I like the fact that I don't have to sink a huge amount of money to be a flight attendant and then start working at low pay with huge expenses to pay off, plus it would be a good to get a degree in something other than flying because furlough always happen even in the good old days.

Maybe you can have a camera pointed at the overhead or something.

Is your mail drop B-103 (ORD crews) down at K-19? If so then I deliver your mail along with everyone else's down at flight admin.

I kinda envision myself working more with flight service vs being the pilot, I like to fly for fun but not so sure if I would enjoy it as a job.

The A380's early timing has also put a major dent in the 747 program with over 200 orders.

If a journalist hold credentials and experience in his main field of reporting then he is far more credible in my eyes.

Panel night lighting, one or two synoptic pages, and some exterior close ups.

Fly something else to occupy your time.

Isn't the anti skid supposed to prevent the wheels from locking up?

I use TOGA all the time, I would click the auto throttle off and bring in the reverse thrust. Auto brakes kick in and you raise the spoilers.

Probably not for a few weeks and the team might be taking a vacation for the July 4th holidays.

You could probably pick up a used version for less.

Because most of the Airbuses out there are either simplified or became a flop which is frustrating the Airbus crowd.

Bingo!

That may not be the case soon, Airbus wants to assemble the A320 in Alabama which would provide badly needed jobs. http://www.nycaviation.com/2012/06/airbus-build-a320-factory-alabama/ They don't need Airbus for the help, just cooperation with an Airbus operator.

I wonder how much or if this thing will be a maintenance pain, also after landing does the aircraft need to come to a complete stop after the 3 minute engine cool down to engage the system? How would the APU handle this on a very hot day while providing bleed air for the AC packs, power to all the needed hydraulic pumps, and electrical power. Maybe the beefy 747 and 777 APU might not have an issue but what about the 737 or A320. Will the system have a ground override so the crew chief can push the plane himself? Pilots can't see behind them and not all gates have a straightforward push back. How will the system handle snow, slush, and wet surfaces? As for limited APU use or ban, how do they manage that as many times the PCA hose can barely keep some aircraft cool so the APU is essentially required to keep the cabin at a reasonable temperature, this is a major issue with the MD-80 in particular.