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I suspect that Stuart has the situation identified. However, if we are to resolve your question, specifically, we need you to identify the particula...
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While there exist numerous references to "visual approach" in the AIP, there appears to be no reference to "direct approach" or "cleared direct approa...
[color=blue][i][b]Ref post #23.[/b][/i][/color] [color=red][i][b]This document is a real worry[/b][/i][/color] Although it describes itself as a...
[color=blue][i][b]Ref post #22[/b][/i][/color] The sheet is a conventional trimsheet essentially following the AN/TN styles described earlier. ...
Probably not terribly good questions ..There exist plenty of papers on the net and in the literature covering both areas and I recommend those more in...
Some further answers. [color=blue][i][b]3. In your post number 17, in the second picture you make the statement that "if the datum is out to the no...
It's just a point of grammar allied with each set of words coming from opposite directions, as it were. The AIP reference "and" requires both items...
I'm a tad out of touch with what the examiner's precise expectations might be .. Bob probably is the man of the day for that, I suggest. "Given" ...
The main driver for incorporating wind in the calculations has always been that old buzzword "commonsense". There used to be words in the rules abou...
Bob, no argument from me on those comments. At the end of the day, it's a bit in the same paddock as the use of the term "weight" when the techo pur...
Indeed, but be aware that, with a well designed and well drawn trimsheet, executed with a bit of care, the end practical accuracy is as good as a long...
The problem is seen quite readily .. but is not of your doing so one should be a bit relaxed. The two charts with which you are playing are differe...
Unfortunately, I don't have a copy of Bob's books/questions. Perhaps you might be able to scan the relevant pages to the thread ? regards, J
[color=blue][i][b]1. You made a comment that a pilot might end up "learning enough to do the weight and balance system designs for the operator". What...