Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
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I loved the smell of "dirty purples." Can we get them to put those in our vfiles? (note the use of the word "vfiles," and they said you can't teach old dogs new tricks)
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The LTN-92 Inertial Navigation System (INS) is the world's leading laser gyro replacement for the mechanical INSs used on many military transport and commercial aircraft, including "classic" B747s, DC-10s and L-1011s. The LTN-92 uses three ring laser gyros, force rebalanced accelerometers, and three high-speed digital microprocessors to provide an advanced technology, all-attitude, worldwide navigation system offering up to five times the reliability of mechanical inertial navigation systems. The system’s ability to manage internal navigation bulk data storage allows for comprehensive worldwide flight planning.
You are right, we were running the LTN-92 in TMIX with DME/DME update on the B747 classic and the DC10s. I know some operators were using the system in Dual mode with just two boxes.
Before those upgrades we used the older Delco Carousel, we also used three of these, but our units only held 9 waypoints, I know some other models would hold up to 150 waypoints. Not sure what units you used, so I thought the OP had the LTN & Delco mixed up. No big deal.......
It's all Amish went compared to a B777 or A380.
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At our Instructor meeting last week, they said ACS was tired getting all the blame for the delayed D0. So... They came up with this plan. Flt Ops tried to explain the problems, but were overruled. The sentiment with the executives was that we (pilots) weren't doing anything at all during the push back other than just along for the ride. Ken Speir got shot down trying to explain, so Flt Ops is just going to let the congestion and delays happen--ACS idea--ACS problem.
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There are a number captains that REFUSE to start the APU when external air is hooked up. Doesn't matter that the FO, FA's and pax are hot, the stingy B@$t@rds act like it's their money they're spending by running the APU. Nevermind that we're making 142 pax really upset?
I agree, it needs to be on whenever pax are on board!
I agree, it needs to be on whenever pax are on board!
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FTB, always just flew with a LCA.
We need to start an education campaign for the underwing guys and lav trucks on hose kinks and the 88, which of course has the shortest distance from jetway to where the air hose goes. I was in CMH, they claimed they had a bad hose, it had 7 kinks in it. I took most all of them completely out and the hose had a straight 10' going into the plane, it worked great. Thats not saying anything about CMH, ATL is horrible about it. JAX actually has a dolly that their hose sits on to keep it off the ground and in a way it minimizes kinks.
As to freebirds point, I think we should all have to DH on an 88 once a month or so in the summer. Just to know what goes on in the back. However, every one of the CA's I've flown with all summer have been anti-heat and turn the APU on- but we've got what, 1000 pilots on this plane in ATL alone? It only takes 1.
There are a number captains that REFUSE to start the APU when external air is hooked up. Doesn't matter that the FO, FA's and pax are hot, the stingy B@$t@rds act like it's their money they're spending by running the APU. Nevermind that we're making 142 pax really upset?
I agree, it needs to be on whenever pax are on board!
I agree, it needs to be on whenever pax are on board!
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Joined APC: Jun 2009
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If you need the APU, get the air disconnected. How complicated could that possibly be?
Also, some of the fleets can't cool down efficiently when running recirc fans: the air that's picked up often comes from the cargo compartment, which is open to the hot (and often humid) air. Another great example of fighting yourself.
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