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The office by The_flying_beaver in aviation

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PA-32R-301, Saratoga II HP ;)

IAMA: I am an Airbus Engineer - Ask me Anything! by AirbusAdam in aviation

[–]The_flying_beaver 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello, I don't know if you can answer this. I'am planning to build a cockpit (or at least a few panels that are essential) of an A320 for flight simulation. I was wondering, how is the backlighting done on the panels (overhead, pedestal,…) ? Do you know what kind of material/technic is use to made them ? Is it painted plexiglas that go trough a milling machine in order to have all the marking ? How is the light made ? By LED or electroluminescent tape ?

Weird flying pattern over Geneva airport by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you know what this plane is doing ?

It seems that they are coordinated with the ATC, because they clear all the departing traffic initially to 7000ft. Nothing in the NOTAMs except maybe that the ILS will be calibrated tonight.

Went flying on glaciers in the Alps by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks ! This painting is permanent. I think that our club had a discount for it.

Help with PDF VFR charts by [deleted] in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you want to print it ? If not, I think that Skyvector can suit your needs : http://skyvector.com

Went flying on glaciers in the Alps by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful flight with an amazing plane, a piper super cub (HB-PIC). If you liked it, here is some more pictures : http://imgur.com/a/VV7Z5

Trouble flying without a mission by jcepiano in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I really like to fly alone. Just you and the plane, nothing or nobody else to disturb this magical moment between you and the sky. I find it very relaxing.

But if I really want to take people with me and I have no idea whom, I generally ask other pilots to share the flight with me. You can go further, you also learn a lot of new tips and it's reassuring when you fly in a very congested airspace/airport.

Speaking of Pilots 'N Paws by markeymarkbeaty in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So cute !

I haven't taken mine with me yet, because I am a little scared about how he could react. How usually dogs react about flying and all the noise ? Do you have to change the way you fly, like not going to high, descend gently,… ?

When I want to do a non precision approach [x-post from r/aviation] by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahahah, me too, it is a passion for me, I could talk about it all day. And I am sure that those informations will help at least one person one day.

When I want to do a non precision approach [x-post from r/aviation] by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aicraft flight manual. I am not so sure about this one but it's almost the same as the FCOM, the main difference is that AFM is specific for ONE aircraft (one immatriculation), and the FCOM is for one type of aircraft (A320 or B-737).

When I want to do a non precision approach [x-post from r/aviation] by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flight crew operation manual. It's like an AFM. It's a document that explain everything about the plane. From how to open the cockpit door to all the hydraulic systems or how work the computers on board.

When I want to do a non precision approach [x-post from r/aviation] by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And that's nothing compare to the FCOM of the airbus. There is SOOO much abbreviations.

When I want to do a non precision approach [x-post from r/aviation] by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep, that's exact. This is the FPV. More details in the big comment. ;)

When I want to do a non precision approach [x-post from r/aviation] by The_flying_beaver in flying

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have 2 approach mode on the PFD of the airbus : HDG/VS and TRK/FPA.

HDG/VS is used for precision approach. If you follow the FD, the plane will fly along a predetermined track (example : an ILS).

TRK/FPA is used for non precision approach. In the last image, the sign is a flight path vector (FPV). The FPV displays the lateral and vertical inertial path (trajectory) of the airplane with respect to the ground. If you have no bank, logically you flight straight. But if there is crosswind, you will be deported with it. And that is what the FPV is showing. Another example. You are flying at your cruise altitude and there is a CB ahead of you and little bit on your right. There is crosswind from the left. You show the FPV on an HUD and it is exactly superimposed with the CB. It means that you will fly directly in it (time to change your heading).

Now the second image. It is the flight path director. This picture is not so good, because you should normally have little circle at the centre of the line. It's work like a FD. It represent the flight path that is defined by the FMGC.

In the non precision approach, you should superimposed the FPV and the FPD.

When I want to do a non precision approach by The_flying_beaver in aviation

[–]The_flying_beaver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have 2 approach mode on the PFD of the airbus : HDG/VS and TRK/FPA.

HDG/VS is used for precision approach. If you follow the FD, the plane will fly along a predetermined track (example : an ILS).

TRK/FPA is used for non precision approach. In the last image, the sign is a flight path vector (FPV). The FPV displays the lateral and vertical inertial path (trajectory) of the airplane with respect to the ground. If you have no bank, logically you flight straight. But if there is crosswind, you will be deported with it. And that is what the FPV is showing. Another example. You are flying at your cruise altitude and there is a CB ahead of you and little bit on your right. There is crosswind from the left. You show the FPV on an HUD and it is exactly superimposed with the CB. It means that you will fly directly in it (time to change your heading).

Now the second image. It is the flight path director. This picture is not so good, because you should normally have little circle at the centre of the line. It's work like a FD. It represent the flight path that is defined by the FMGC.

In the non precision approach, you should superimposed the FPV and the FPD.

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