Thursday, October 29, 2009

FTD (FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICE)


Since I've been away from flying for 6 months it's only obvious that some important procedural stuff has been either forgotten or lacks finesse. Here is the B767 FTD (Flight Training Device) I will be using this weekend along with another pilot. As the name implies, this training device is a simple mock-up of the B767 with functional ancillary controls, fuel control switches and EICAS (Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System) but it lacks control columns and communications radios. The aim of the FTD is a refresher on procedural stuff, check lists and basic memory work before heading off to YVR (Vancouver) for simulator on Monday.

BACK TO WORK

Well it's back to work after a 6 month furlough and I thought I would start a Blog showing what it's like on a day-to-day basis flying a Boeing 757. From the drive into work, to picking up the flight plans in the office, de-icing in a snowstorm, dodging thunderstorms, hard and soft landings, or spilling my coffee on my shirt while bucking moderate turbuence, you'll get the low-down on what it's like to fly the "Big Iron". For all you who have a basic knowledge of flying, to those who have wanted to know everything and anything about flying, nows your chance to follow along and see what "Life On The B757-200" is like. When I'm at work I will endevour to comment on the days events, add pictures, video and even throw in some interesting tid-bits of information about the airplane. Please add your comments at the bottom of the post if you so choose, add yourself as a follower and add yourself to my email list so you will receive an email indicating there is a new post on my Blog. Keep in mind that I will not be posting everyday as I do not work everyday! One more thing. At the bottom of the Blog main page you will find a quiz-type question that you can answer for the fun of it. It will be a question that you will find the answer to, hidden somewhere within current or previous posts. Lastly, feel free to critique the Blog, telling me where I can improve. Ok that's it...let the fun begin!