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Common Type Rating for A350 and A330 jetliners
Airbus A350 XWB and A330 jetliners has received Comman Type Rating pilot training approval from EASA and FAA. (www.aviationanalysis.net) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
LOL. It ain't easy and I really wouldn't worry until they ask " Is there a pilot on board". Also, in the stories detailing such, the remaining pilot in the cockpit will review your qualifications and see if you would be a help or hindrance. Keep in mind that though although somewhat automated, there are many, many tasks that have to be done and this is generally where any fill in would come in at. This is a prime reason for 2 in the cockpit. Both are qualified but most AC are 2 man certified meaning 2 people are needed up front. "Doctor on board could be for a pax too, rather than flight crew.
Maybe perhaps swap one set of wings for another possibly permanent arrangement?
No, I just hope that I am trying to reconcile true flying to the sterile environment that remains this day.
Thank you Preacher, I hold the greatest respect of you.
No, I just hope that I am trying to reconcile true flying to the sterile environment that remains this day.
Thank you Preacher, I hold the greatest respect of you.
Well, it is all getting complicated, hence a checklist and/or QRH to make sure you don't miss anything. Knowing all that crap is like a Dr. or lawyer, which is why the big bucks. There was a time, back in the day, that a checklist was ignored, if there was one, because things were so basic. Now, there is no way a human mind can comprehend all that is there. It is all for the same thing though, to get one in the air for a halfway level flight or on the ground safely and it is the same format no matter how you cut it. Speed and altitude will get you there. Some panels are recognizable and identical and some are very far apart but the basics are in there somewhere.
I value your opinions and educated approach but forgive me if I say that am non the wiser!I
Let me try another track....The B737-200, the B757-200, B767-300, B737-8/9, B787-800, B777-300, B747-4/8 and the equivalent A300, A310, the Fly by Wire A320/3/4/5/80 families...I am trying to illustrate a family timeline indicating the basics of flying to managing a computer centre disguised as a flight deck!
Can, I, if called upon, take command of a B787 with only limited twin prop experience given those modern flight decks that may just fight me?
Let me try another track....The B737-200, the B757-200, B767-300, B737-8/9, B787-800, B777-300, B747-4/8 and the equivalent A300, A310, the Fly by Wire A320/3/4/5/80 families...I am trying to illustrate a family timeline indicating the basics of flying to managing a computer centre disguised as a flight deck!
Can, I, if called upon, take command of a B787 with only limited twin prop experience given those modern flight decks that may just fight me?
Kinda difficult, although again, flying is the same and regardless of shape or form, basic instruments are the same. If you know how to fly and know the basic instrumentation, you should at least have some familiarity.
To do as you are talking though, unassisted, you would have a hell of a time.
When I hear the next 'is there a doctor on board, ' I may have to think hard before interpreting another event......maybe I should go by boat next time as at least a swim might save me!