What happens during flight?

I think it might be required. We flew SEA-SLC with an inoperative autopilot and we couldn't enter RVSM airspace. If my feeble mind remembers, I'll try to look it up in the ops specs manual a little later.
 
I looked it up in detail after this issue came up a few months ago at work. It "should" be used. An autopilot is required, but it isn't required to be used. An altitude alerter is required, among other things.
 
question...

how do you guys use an ipod with earphones? especially when ure flying a by urself? what about the radio calls and all? I dont think i'd ever listen to an ipod (anything with earphones unless it cuts out when a radio incomes)

I would probably just read a magazine or something?
 
taseal said:
question...

how do you guys use an ipod with earphones? especially when ure flying a by urself? what about the radio calls and all? I dont think i'd ever listen to an ipod (anything with earphones unless it cuts out when a radio incomes)

I would probably just read a magazine or something?
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You can get them at radio shack, the little dooodadd that will cut in any time there is transmission.
 
Dugie8 said:
You can get them at radio shack, the little dooodadd that will cut in any time there is transmission.
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really? thats purdy cool then :)

I still dont see myself listening to an ipod during flight though lol... (or taking a nap haha) well maybe if it was a long haul flight :p
 
If my airline's ops specs would allow ipods, I probably wouldn't because I strangely enjoy the silence at the flight levels and would be too bothered along the eastern seaboard where the radio chatter is much higher.

Maybe my old brain doesn't want to have to bother separating "DMX" from Oakland Center from monitoring the constant din of "yer on GUAAAAAAArd!!" on 121.5
 
Me and the captain I have been flying with the past few months play the 'numbers game'

Just start saying random numbers such as 32 to 38 and the other guy has to explain what the number is, what system it is for, why is it important, what we have to do if the item is out of that limit, etc.

Keeps you sharp on the systems.

Also I like to talk about hypothetical situations, "what would you do if..."
 
Seggy said:
Me and the captain I have been flying with the past few months play the 'numbers game'

Just start saying random numbers such as 32 to 38 and the other guy has to explain what the number is, what system it is for, why is it important, what we have to do if the item is out of that limit, etc.

Keeps you sharp on the systems.

Also I like to talk about hypothetical situations, "what would you do if..."
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I do this as part of my final preparation when checking out on a new airplane. I write down numbers, partial phrases, etc on a notepad and try to make the pieces of the puzzle fit. I then pull it out a year later for each annual checkride...(that's always interesting).
 
Dreampilot said:
Hey everyone,

I don't know if this has been posted but I couldn't find it anywhere. I was just curious as to what goes on during mid-flight when autopilot is engaged. Is it mostly just watching the screens and scenery. Could some provide what a typical flight consists from beginning to end. Thanks.
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KIDDING!!!!
 
B767Driver said:
(Coordinate this with the flight attendants....so you know when the movie starts....you don't really want to interrupt the movie. I will, however. If I want to say something I don't really care about the movie.)
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You don't have the blue movie light? it was right next to the blue lav occupied light on the a/c I flew. Movie pauses anyway.

Agree with your post, sometimes straight and level cruise isn't that glamorous, and yes, there are actually flying duties to accomplish.

Beats four turns ORD-MKE, though.
 
Seggy said:
Me and the captain I have been flying with the past few months play the 'numbers game'

Just start saying random numbers such as 32 to 38 and the other guy has to explain what the number is, what system it is for, why is it important, what we have to do if the item is out of that limit, etc.

Keeps you sharp on the systems.

Also I like to talk about hypothetical situations, "what would you do if..."
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Seggy, TWO out of the three guys in your Avatar have been to my house. When are YOU comin' over?

The grill operates year round, 365.
 
fo4ever said:
Seggy, TWO out of the three guys in your Avatar have been to my house. When are YOU comin' over?

The grill operates year round, 365.
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OOOOOOOO thanks for the offer (I am MUCH better looking than the other two in the picture as well)

;)

I LOVE grilling these.......

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I'll change the diapers, clean the house, and do the dishes if your cooking!
 
fo4ever said:
You don't have the blue movie light? it was right next to the blue lav occupied light on the a/c I flew. Movie pauses anyway.

Agree with your post, sometimes straight and level cruise isn't that glamorous, and yes, there are actually flying duties to accomplish.

Beats four turns ORD-MKE, though.
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Yep...the blue light's still there. The problem is that the flight attendants play a movie preview...then sell head sets before the movie. They stop the film after the previews but the power to the entertainment system is still on. That's all the blue light tells you........so you don't really know if they are in between the preview or not.

Some finicky FA's want you to make a PA in between the preview and movie. They think it's more distinguished or polished or something like that.
 
just for clarification, the aircraft in RVSM airspace must have an operable autopilot though it does not have to be used...so if your autopilot is MELed then you may not enter RVSM airspace...

Oh....anyone ever play RJ Football?
 
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