Archive for the ‘FAQ’ Category
Saturday, August 26th, 2006
Endorsement Circuit profile is actually a normal circuit except its a jet aircraft. This is to familiarize the pilot to takeoffs and landings. In one session up to 6 circuits can be performed. 3 normal circuit and 3 one engine inoperative circuit. The circurt is a right hand pattern.
Posted in FAQ, Takeoff, Landing, Simulator | 2 Comments »
Saturday, August 19th, 2006
MAS (Malaysia Airlines System) interview process is the 3rd stage of a 4 stage cadet selection process. After completing the Psychomotor and Psychometric test, they will want to interview u themselves. This is actually to test your confidence and to see weather you are really interested in flying or not. ...
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Sunday, August 13th, 2006
"Part II” is created because I’m too lazy to edit the previous one. Plus, I forgot to add some info. “Part I” can be found here http://www.flydamnit.com/2006/07/26/flight-simulator-training/
How can I prepare for a Simulator session?
A simulator session is expansive and very costly. Its around RM400 (US $100) per hour. So before ...
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Sunday, August 6th, 2006
The Psychometric test is the second stage of MAS selection process for its Cadet Pilot Programme. This Stage will take alot more time compared to the Psychomotor test. The test is divided into 4 stages.
1. English test [Verbal Test]
2. Maths test [Numerical Test, Statistical Tables]
3. IQ test [Diagrammatic Test, Spatial ...
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Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
What is a simulator?
A flight simulator is used to train pilots on the ground. It permits a pilot to crash his "aircraft" without being hurt. Flight simulators are often used to train pilots to operate aircraft in extremely hazardous situations, such as landings with no engines, or complete electrical or ...
Posted in FAQ, Videos, Pictures, Simulator | 10 Comments »
Thursday, July 20th, 2006
What is a crosswind landing?
I always thought crosswind landing is cool. For those who don’t know what a crosswind is: A crosswind is a wind condition when the prevailing wind is blowing across the runway. From Encarta: “a wind that blows across a particular route, flight path, or direction of ...
Posted in Aviation, FAQ, Videos, Pictures, Landing | 18 Comments »
Saturday, July 15th, 2006
Why do we need a normal procedure? Cant the pilot just get in the plane and fly off? Why waste 20 mins with the entire checklist? What are the pilots doing in the flight deck?
Anyway, the B737 New Normal Procedures verify for each phase of flight that the airplane condition ...
Posted in FAQ, Videos, Takeoff, Landing, Cruise, Boeing | 2 Comments »
Thursday, July 13th, 2006
A380 interactive interior with a full 360 degree view. Seats, panels, door, window, and everything in the cockpit. Take a virtual tour of the A380 flight deck.
Press "SHIFT" to zoom in and "CTRL" to zoom out.
I think the interior is awesome. It must be very spacious and nothing like the ...
Posted in FAQ, Pictures, Airbus | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
“Good morning ladies and gentlemen. This is your captain speaking…”
Im sure you have heard this before. Normally the captain will make the announcement. But can a first officer do an announcement?
Sure they can. Below is an example of a full announcement made by a first officer for a typical short ...
Posted in Uncategorized, Aviation, FAQ, Cruise | 4 Comments »
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
Well if you are wondering why there is two pilot in the cockpit/flight deck read this up. This is because there is a difference between Captain’s and a First Officer’s duty. First Officer will now be known as FO. Read on...
Introduction
Picture of a b737 flight deck
Before entering the aircraft, ...
Posted in Aviation, FAQ, Takeoff | 30 Comments »