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Again - caveat - I am not an aerodromes expert, although I have 50-odd years of playing in the Industry. Some observations - (a) have sent a que...
[color=blue][i][b]To my mind, the local rule (MOS 5.2.2.1 b) only applies when a "stopway is not involved".[/b][/i][/color] .. even if it explicitl...
[The legislation links are not working at the moment so I'm having to rely on memory, so there may be some minor details to change ..] (a) MOS 139 ...
[i][b][color=blue]but the last sentence of that same paragraph goes on to say[/color][/b][/i] One could write a book identifying all the inconsiste...
Have another look at 5.2.2.1.(b) - the stopway, necessarily, HAS to be included in the bit between the TORA head (end of the runway, generally) and EO...
[color=blue][i][b]A simple answer to a vague question.[/b][/i][/color] Indeed .. but, necessarily, must be incorrect as it is inconsistent with the...
[color=blue][i][b] a "stopway" hasn't been given the status of being able to be considered as a "clearway" ..[/b][/i][/color] More by inference. C...
Stewart, [color=blue][i][b]1300m[/b][/i][/color] That's a distractor based on TORA - displacement (1350-50) which is irrelevant to anything much...
First, have a read of Chapters 5 and 6 in this document - Caveat - I'm not an airports expert but the general approach would be in keeping with the ...
Following on from Bob's comments (in my fussy engineer/designer manner) - [i][b]You can safely assume[/b][/i] If Bob has determined that from t...
I would need to see the question to answer in detail. However the standard empty weight, presumably, includes seats. If this is the case, and ...
Generally an interpolation exercise typical of these sorts of charts. Note that one shouldn't extrapolate but interpolation is stock standard grist ...
As a general rule - (a) at planning (ie pre-flight) use the longest runway and nil wind unless - (b) the forecast wind is excessive (crosswind) ...
It sure is great to see you pondering over this stuff and having a go at rationalising it all. However, there are some problems when trying to si...
Probably not a simple answer question. However, longitudinal static stability has to do with the elevator forces which the pilot senses when mainta...