The determination of Dispatch Takeoff Weight seems to be quite easy: start with the empty weight of the airplane and add the weight. But is it always that straightforward? Is everything actually wihed prior to the flight? How is the airplane empty weight determined? This Boeing document is a very well done brochure…. Continue Reading →
The Effect of ZFW / ZFWCG on Airbus Operations…. Continue Reading →
Airbus presents New Derated and Flexible Takeoff Thrust for up to 40% thrust reduction…. Continue Reading →
Operators have reported the use of excessively low takeoff reference speeds that have resulted in tail strike, high-speed rejected takeoffs (RTO), and other instances of degraded performance. These incidents were caused by a variety of human errors that typically resulted from using an erroneously low value for gross weight or an incorrect flap reference setting…… Continue Reading →
Flex/Derate, Engine bump and derated climb specific to Airbus aircraft…. Continue Reading →
A very interesting document published by All Nippon Airways and dealing with different possibilities to optimize the reserve fuel…. Continue Reading →
Today's tough competitive environment forces airlines to reduce their operational costs in every facet of their business. All ways and means to achieve this goal have to be rationally envisaged, safety being of course the prime factor in any airline operation. A wide variety of different aspects have to be taken into consideration in this…… Continue Reading →
Boeing publication reviewing during the 2006 Operators Symposium all the possible solutions to manage fuel consumption…. Continue Reading →
This brochure provides an overview of the flying techniques and operational aspects involved in approach-and-landing accidents…. Continue Reading →
The purpose of this document is to provide Airbus operators with an understanding of Airbus aircraft operations in cold weather conditions, and address such aspects as aircraft contamination, performance on contaminated runways, fuel freezing limitations and altimeter corrections…. Continue Reading →