Question for Boeing Pilots

jwp_145

jwp_145

GhostRider in the Sky
What is the purpose for the tick markings on the top of the yoke and column? I know that they show the angle or degrees of control wheel deflections, but what is the other scale on the column, and what do you use it for?
 
jwp_145 said:
Isn't there a trim indicator somewhere and the panel though? Or is this just a carryover from older models? It seems like even the 747 and 787 has what i'm speaking of.
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SHould be a trim indicator in one of the lower EICAS screens.....
 
On the 757/767, Pitch Trim indicator is down on the center panel on both sides close by where your knee would be, rudder trim indicator is on the aft pedestal, right below the rudder trim wheel.
 
We don't have them on the "Boeing" I fly, but then again, it's more a bastard child of Boeing and Douglas (and maybe McDonnell) than anything else, so maybe that's why.

And, the aileron trim is the only trim that isn't checked by the TO Warning System which means it's entirely possible to rotate with the trim fully pegged in one direction.
 
The tick marks on the yoke of the 747 Classic/ 744/ 748 are for aileron trim and yoke displacement
 
Boeing Pilots tell Airbus Pilots that they had better squat whe.........

Oooooppppsssss, never mind, that's a Air Force vs. Navy pilot thingy!!!!!!
 
jskibo said:
SHould be a trim indicator in one of the lower EICAS screens.....
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You can indirectly get an idea about where your aileron/rudder trim should be by looking at the inboard aileron displacement in cruise (lower EICAS), but nowhere else is trim displayed. 757/767 is old tech. Modern RJs are far more advanced.
 
Cptnchia said:
No where else on the EICAS. Otherwise, yes it is displayed, where I posted earlier. Don't confuse the magenta children. The idea of looking at an analog guage scares and confuses them.
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I should have been more specific. Nowhere else [other than where Cptnchia said] is it displayed. ;)

Hey, speaking of which, we just got altitude intervene turned on. I feel spoiled.
 
dasleben said:
Hey, speaking of which, we just got altitude intervene turned on. I feel spoiled.
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You guys got auto loading flight plans and perf data? The '00s are awesome! 21st Century here we come! Maybe by the time we get to pilotless drone planes flown by these guys: Delta's inuagral new hire drone pilot class

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Delta IT will have figured out how crap works.
 
Cptnchia said:
You guys got auto loading flight plans and perf data? The '00s are awesome! 21st Century here we come! Maybe by the time we get to pilotless drone planes flown by these guys: Delta's inuagral new hire drone pilot class

eddiecon32.jpg


Delta IT will have figured out how crap works.
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We do in some of the jets... Our fleet is a big mix of old and new. I'm never even sure if I have a speed tape until I sit down. :p
 
jwp_145 said:
Yes but why?
ANd ya I fly an RJ but I cut my teeth on the Saab.
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I have about 6k of "RJ" time (oddly all those skills and experience translated very well into a larger jet. SMH) and cut my teeth on a YS-11

Why is it there? No idea, but it's very practical as most aileron trim just adjusts springs on the yoke for a neutral feel vice trim devices (tabs, slabs and such). Also with more than about 2.5 units of roll input one deploys a bit of roll spoilers. Until the -8, that was only displayed on one side of the flight control indicator.

Jimflyfast might have a real answer though....
 
So Boeings have have a trim indicator panel? The saab had a separate box on the panel that showed the positions of all of the trim tabs.
It is located directly below the gear handle.
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