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  1. uwochris

    Question for Metro Pilots

    Hey guys, I have a few questions for anyone who currently flies a metro. I've received different and conflicting answers from fellow pilots, and I was hoping for added input. 1. In my groundschool manual (electrical systems chapter, DC voltmeter switch), it states..... "to read the output of...
  2. uwochris

    Negative Torque Sensing

    Hey Dave, been flying the metro for about a month now. Just finished line indoc 2 days ago :)
  3. uwochris

    Negative Torque Sensing

    Wow avbug, that was a great response! Very informative.
  4. uwochris

    Negative Torque Sensing

    Hey guys, I don't fully understand the purpose of an NTS system. I was reviewing the manual for the SA226 and it says that the NTS allows the props to windmill for an air restart at about 70% of feather. Is an NTS system supposed to be an alternative to an auto-feather system? If you have an...
  5. uwochris

    Advice for Africa

    Try the African AViation forum over at pprune: http://www.pprune.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=37
  7. uwochris

    USAF Napoleon Dynamite?

    Dang, that's too bad.
  8. uwochris

    USAF Napoleon Dynamite?

    Hey guys, I've tried to find the link to this movie that was posted on this board a long time ago. The old URL no longer works, and I have been unsuccesful in locating it elsewhere on the web. Anyone have a current updated link? Thanks.
  9. uwochris

    CG Position & Vy

    Hey guys, I accidentally posted this question in a non-related forum, so I'll repost it here: I was just curious as to whether or not the position of the CG will have any effect on Vy (i.e. the speed in terms of IAS), and, will it have any effect on your ability to achieve a maximum climb...
  10. uwochris

    Vy & CG Position

    Hey guys, I was just curious as to whether or not the position of the CG will have any effect on Vy (i.e. the speed in terms of IAS), and, will it have any effect on your ability to achieve a maximum climb rate? (i.e. if the CG is more aft, will it be able to obtain a higher rate of climb at...
  11. uwochris

    Dme

    Hey guys, I know that the basic operation of DME is as follows: a/c transeiver sends out a signal to a ground station; the ground station then sends a signal back to the a/c, but on a different frequency, which is used to calculate the distance based on the time elapsed with transmission and...
  13. uwochris

    Becoming a career aviator is rough!

    If I put "the" in front of University, then it would have made it specific (i.e. people would wonder 'which University"?). By omitting "the," it makes the statement general (i.e. I graduated from a University, and I didn't state which one). I think that's the correct reasoning!
  14. uwochris

    Becoming a career aviator is rough!

    I'm Canadian, we capatilize everything here! ;)
  15. uwochris

    Becoming a career aviator is rough!

    Here's my story so far: After graduating from University, I started to work as a dispatcher at my flight school, with a promise of an eventual instructor job. After 1 month, I was offered a flying job as an aerial photographer elsewhere, which I jumped on the opportunity. It was a fun job...
  16. uwochris

    Engine Failure Scenarios

    Just looking for some different opinions on the following scenario: You've been cleared to enter a hold, inbound on your final approach course for an NDB app. The turns are to be made on the opposite side of the procedure turn. Now assume it's a direct entry, and you experience an engine...
  17. uwochris

    Approach Brief

    I was taught the AMORTS technique: A: approach- confirm you have the right approach plate and that the effective date is current. M: go over minimums (minimums to the beacon, procedure turn min if applicable, mins to FAF, and mins for final). O: overshoot procedure/ review missed app...
  19. uwochris

    Cathay Interview... Say what???

    Definetly check out the forums at PPrune (frangrant harbour, and, fragrant harbour wannabees). There is a tremendous wealth of information there. Handling the Big Jets...I bought my book from aviation world in Canada (ordered it online). It cost me $100 Canadian (about $80 or so US). You might...
  20. uwochris

    Do You Know What Vmc Is?

    Hey guys, Just reading up on some systems/performance info and the metro, and it's gotten me thinking. For anyone who flies a turbine a/c, do you know what your Vmc is? Seems like an odd question, but it seems that with heavier, more advanced aircraft (like twin turbines), it can be rather...
  21. uwochris

    Va & Altitude

    Thanks for the response sled. By "dampening" I was referring to the fact that the air density is lower at higher altitudes, and so the air will be providing less resistance to the motion of the a/c. In the book "Handling the Big Jets," the author explains it as follows: Imagine a weight...
  22. uwochris

    Va & Altitude

    Hey guys, I'm having a bit of a brain-fart here. I understand the relationship between Va and weight (higher weight=higher Va). It seems intuitive to me that Va should also vary with altitude, however, I can't find any references to prove/disprove my assumption. The way I look at it is that...
  23. uwochris

    Auto/Continuous Ignition

    Hey guys, Just reviewing the systems for the Metro, and I've run into a little bit of confusion. I really don't understand the difference or significance of an "auto" ignition system. I was under the impression that the igniters were always on continously; however, according to the AFM, the...
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