tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post8817022701561367466..comments2024-03-27T08:36:31.252-07:00Comments on Flight To Success: Flying a Twin-Engine Boeing on a Single EngineKarlene Petitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-5798873281412490682011-11-04T23:40:41.914-07:002011-11-04T23:40:41.914-07:00Small increments is a good way to do it until you ...Small increments is a good way to do it until you get what you need.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-78631599114044737462011-11-04T23:28:21.156-07:002011-11-04T23:28:21.156-07:00when applying rudder trim, would you apply it in s...when applying rudder trim, would you apply it in small increments?cockpitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-65389012823924764982011-11-04T16:22:08.712-07:002011-11-04T16:22:08.712-07:00Cockpit...Excellent question.
On the Boeing, the ...Cockpit...Excellent question.<br /><br />On the Boeing, the autopilot will use the ailerons to counteract the incorrect rudder position. We can see this. And, we can trim the rudder even with the autopilot on. <br /><br />On the Airbus, the only time we can trim is if we are manually flying the plane... No autopilot.<br /><br />When an autopilot is on, the trim knob is deactivated and the FMGEC computes the rudder trim required and the plane does it itself. She's smart.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-66067979956442030362011-11-04T15:42:52.267-07:002011-11-04T15:42:52.267-07:00on airbus planes, if you had the autopilot on with...on airbus planes, if you had the autopilot on with an engine failure, how would you know whether you need to add more trim or less trim, since airbus planes don't have a yoke?cockpitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-4628932460604676882011-11-04T08:11:01.517-07:002011-11-04T08:11:01.517-07:00Cockpit, Yes... the Airbus is in a league all her ...Cockpit, Yes... the Airbus is in a league all her own.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-2659594194759430532011-11-04T07:59:56.361-07:002011-11-04T07:59:56.361-07:00Daniel, Excellent on the use of Aileron trim. And ...Daniel, Excellent on the use of Aileron trim. And YES... this "IS" how the plane works in real life. The thing we need to remember is that trim is used to make our life easier. And the autopilot is only so strong. <br /><br />I'm sure there could more emergency abnormals that aileron trim might help too. You know... that might be a good rule... if the autopilot won't hold, ask yourself why? She could just be out of her trim tolerance... rudder or aileron.<br /><br />Which brings up a good point. The rudder trim needs to be close or the same thing will happen with the autopilot... it won't hold.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-59304356152785636442011-11-03T23:31:00.576-07:002011-11-03T23:31:00.576-07:00Yes that question was for Boeing planes. I know A...Yes that question was for Boeing planes. I know Airbus does not have aileron trim.cockpitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-41532680604268140242011-11-03T22:09:04.063-07:002011-11-03T22:09:04.063-07:00Thank you again Karlene! In regards to aileron tri...Thank you again Karlene! In regards to aileron trim, we had a dual hydraulic system failure in the simulator. It had a lot of other associated problems that needed to be dealt with and having use of an autopilot was very helpful. But it kicked off pretty quickly. I realized it was because the loads on it were too much, put in some aileron trim to make it happy, and it worked perfectly from there forward. I don't know if this is how the real airplane would act or not...Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401329418635130214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-27839533544922188132011-11-03T19:51:30.320-07:002011-11-03T19:51:30.320-07:00Daniel, Everything comes in perfect timing... I...Daniel, Everything comes in perfect timing... I'm glad I could help. Let me know how it goes. I know you're going to do great. Remember to have fun!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-40231756641525698832011-11-03T19:44:27.063-07:002011-11-03T19:44:27.063-07:00Cockpit... Aileron trim? Never. Okay... never say ...Cockpit... Aileron trim? Never. Okay... never say never. But we never used it because it causes more problem than not. <br /><br />Really... when you would use it if for some reason you have to put in a lot of aileron and hold it. The trim should relieve that pressure. But when would you do that? You wouldn't. You just fly what you need. That might be a better question for Boeing. Why did they give us something we don't use?<br /><br />Thanks for a great question.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-80088975125169567152011-11-03T19:40:25.576-07:002011-11-03T19:40:25.576-07:00Christine, you will fly a Boeing one day. Keep bel...Christine, you will fly a Boeing one day. Keep believing.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-59594531411820010972011-11-03T19:39:32.787-07:002011-11-03T19:39:32.787-07:00Linda... I'm thinking this could be a scene......Linda... I'm thinking this could be a scene... yes. Coming soon.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-11602185973846472772011-11-03T17:10:54.402-07:002011-11-03T17:10:54.402-07:00Karlene, thank you so much! What a great post! I t...Karlene, thank you so much! What a great post! I think you are right on track. I think 2 of the best tips are to try to avoid thrust changes as much as possible, and to use gear and flaps to slow rather than changing the thrust setting. I really appreciate you posting this, and I look forward to trying it out soon! I believe my sim tomorrow night has single-engine approaches.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401329418635130214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-27004665950223465462011-11-03T15:54:50.798-07:002011-11-03T15:54:50.798-07:00When would aileron trim be used?When would aileron trim be used?cockpitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-76296068477580669882011-11-03T09:13:23.147-07:002011-11-03T09:13:23.147-07:00I love Boeings so much. I would love to learn to f...I love Boeings so much. I would love to learn to fly one someday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975986865169134401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-69988793811324421292011-11-03T07:31:39.745-07:002011-11-03T07:31:39.745-07:00Wow, that was a fantastic explanation, Karlene. I ...Wow, that was a fantastic explanation, Karlene. I almost felt like I could do it, and I've never flown any plane. (I guess it's better if actual pilots do this.) Makes me think of an exciting scene in a book. Hmmm.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.com