Mar 20 2006
Sim #7: Raw Data
The box was rather hard to fly today because of the failures that I had or chose to have during the session. I didn’t want a flight director and I chose not to have the auto throttles and autopilot. Most importantly, the hydraulics were failed so the inputs that were needed were very intense. I definitely have a lot to in trying to fly the perfect raw data approach, but I thought that I progressed fast over the three that I did over and over again. I’m definitely starting to get a good feeling for the MD90 and feel like the next few lessons will be exciting as I start to brush things up a bit. Just think of it, by the end of the month, I’ll be up for the FAA checkride in the MD90! Then graduation, then…anyone want to pick up a pilot? I’ll fly…
Your hard-work will pay-off and you will get a nice job. Have your ever thought that kind of training you got and also getting a MD-90 type rating makes you a very suitable candidate for any airline. You all guys will get a nice job soon. besides learning how to fly at CAPT, you have developed a personality which will make you guys stand out among rest of the candidates. You have to be thankful to all your instructors you gained knowledge from. Ok there is a question for you: how many modes are there in EGPWS and can you explain what flight hazard each mode tells you about? and what does cyan/white solid diamond tells you on a EFIS display?
Thank you for the awesome comment.
EGPWS There’s the link to answer one of your questions.
and the second is below…
What is “proximate traffic” ?
It’s a TCAS term for targets detected within a range of 6 NM from the own aircraft and — if the target sends altitude information — within 1200 feet relative altitude. These targets are represented on the ND as solid white diamonds. They do not represent an alarm.
I’m definitely learning quite a bit and will be in the books until my first interview. All the instructors are quite knowledgable and are definitely the most dedicated individuals that I have known. We are all greatful for their sacrifice in guiding us through the early stages of our pilot careers and will in no doubt have their stories with us for times to come.
I will email u the the modes of EGPWS.