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Okay thanks for that. I know that operational safety is imperative but it'd be such a PITA for all involved having to divert to and airfield so close, yet so far, especially after such a long trip. On a side note, spent a few days in Seattle and visited the Boeing Factory in Everett which was...

Seasons greetings all. JB, on the 8/12 I had the pleasure of flying BNE-YVR with Air Canada. Lovely albeit lengthy journey to a gorgeous destination. Noticed upon arrival that we were still well and truly among dense cloud/fog with minimal vis when the mains touched the runway. Spoke to the Capt...

Hi all, I have a question regarding ILS approaches. What is the difference between an ILS-X ILS-Y and ILS-Z to the same runway? Thanks, Joe.

Was CLB 2 ever utilised? Or is it a rare occurence that it would be selected? Thanks!

JB, I know that in the Boeings, thrust can be derated by a set figure or Assumed Temp, but on the THRUST LIM page of the FMC, the choice can be made to derate the climb thrust too. This can be done by the pilot or a CLIMB thrust derate can be suggested by the FMC. Going back to your Boeing days...

Any of our resident pilots still use a manual flight computer? Or are they outdated in todays high tech commercial airliner coughpits?

Something I was pondering today. For a heavy out of say SYD or MEL, do you generally depart via a SID or is the initial phase mostly vectoring until cleared onto your route? Thanks Joe.

Thanks Boris, JB and AviatorInsight for your answers. I have a follow up question for each of you regarding your answers. Boris, you said that the MD VNAV is simple and logical. Could you explain a little further? Ie is it the modes, or the way it manages vertical navigation etc? JB, you...

Afternoon JB, Boris and AviatorInsight! Let me preface by saying I know that JB has both Airbus and Boeing experience however Im not sure about both Boris and AviatorInsight. My question to all three of you is, if you could design an aircraft out of a combination of Airbus and Boeing...

Hi JB, Boris and others.. I have now read through this thread twice, so thanks for keeping the content as interesting and informative as ever! Have been jotting down some questions to ask you once caught up so here goes.. 1. Does flying via the sidestick (regardless of lack of feel) feel more...

Thanks for that Boris. I didnt think one would be given with the other. Just a slight quirk of the add-on. Still does quite a nice job however. Thanks once again!

Afternoon pilots. Quick question stemming from an ATC add-on for FlightSim. I know that it is not 100% representative of real life ops however i noticed something curious and wanted to know your views on the subject. My question is: When given a direct clearance to a waypoint etc etc are you...

Hi JB. I caught onto this thread a bit late and never got to see any of the coughpit footage that you took and was wondering if you would be doing it ever again or if you were done with that? Would be awesome seeing you work in the majestic A380!! Thanks for your input! Joe.

Good evening AFF community. I have a question inspired by FSX, which means my questions could be quite off the mark. I recently downloaded Aerosoft's A320/321 add-on package and so far am quite impressed. HOWEVER... immediately after take-off, following the flight directors, when gear up is...

Hi JB and other pilots. Sorry for the following onslaught of questions, however I am quite curious! First up; What would the monthly roster of a domestic pilot based out of BNE or Gold Coast look like? (Thinking QF domestic, Jeststar, Virgin). Second of all. I quite enjoy my Flight Simming and...

Hi JB. Tracked your flight last night with keen interest for the first few hours! Can you give any examples of your above quote? Ideas that you have 'pinched' from other pilots or give an example as to what sort of things you mean? (Very broad question, sorry about that!) Thanks again, Joe.

Hello again JB. I live in rural NNSW two and a half hours from the nearest major airport in Australia (BNE). Over the last two days I have noticed a relatively large increase in passenger jets flying overhead. Although it is almost impossible for you to say why (hold that thought, one flying...

Hi JB. Was just thinking about flight plans and was wondering whether or not you had any lying around and would consider deciphering one for us? That is of course it is worth doing and not extremely time consuming! Thanks again, Joe.

Hi JB. My questions today regard the AutoPilot. What is the SOP for the use of the AP after take-off? Is it selected immediately or when a certain altitude/waypoint is reached? Is there an SOP regarding its use Qantas wide or is it different for each aircraft in the fleet or is it simply up to...

So it is both a matter of consistency and danger. Thanks for clearing that up. Now you mention the tailwinds in Dubai sometimes leading to long landings. I am flying on the A380 to Dubai out of BNE on monday with Emirates. Would pilots operating frequently in and out of DXB become accustomed...