Ask The Pilot

[get me outta here]

I can tell you it absolutely does if you are in a Tiger Moth on a very hot windy day flying over Kangaroo Valley haven eaten a bag of sultanas to try to 'settle' the tummy.

Wouldn't it spray back at his face?

 

[straitman]

I think antihistamines are on CASA's aviation banned list....

Modern antihistamines are OK John. I flew for the last few years using 'approved' antihistamines.

 

[straitman]

It goes to show one can manage. But even in the finest cohort of people picked out for space flight even they would be affected by the lack of a gravity vector and feel nauseous unwell for days. Vomiting intermittently.

Surprisingly a well known medication ( antihistamine ) would be quite effective in ameliorating its effects.

One easy answer that NASA used for shuttle astronauts was to give then ginger. For those who haven't tried it you will be surprised by the results.

 

[marki]

NASA sees record number of astronaut applications, triple last recruitment round!! 18300 Resumes from people becoming keen on being astronaut and how many will be picked only 14.

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-...ronaut-applications/7186546?WT.mc_id=newsmail

 

[JessicaTam]

Off topic posts have been deleted.

 

[Boris spatsky]

I expect he wasn't doing the jumping....though it might be an issue if you stuck your head out a side door.

He was throwing the guys out the para doors, not jumping. Correct. An hour at low level first will make anyone throw up

 

[clazman]

He was throwing the guys out the para doors, not jumping. Correct. An hour at low level first will make anyone throw up

Why is that

 

[Hvr]

He was throwing the guys out the para doors, not jumping. Correct. An hour at low level first will make anyone throw up

Low level economy must be absolutely brutal.

 

[jb747]

Why is that

Because it can be very rough.

 

[Major]

Why is that

In military static line parachuting you exit at 1000ft AGL. Sometimes it is very bumpy and it is quite untidy getting to the side door

 

[Boris spatsky]

It's pretty rough in a Herc at low level, especially considering that there is also tactical manoeuvring involved (read: throwing the plane around). I would generally feel queasy after about 30 minutes if i wasn't the one doing the flying.

Down the back there are very few windows, so the effect is exacerbated. It was not uncommon on rough days for some of the parachuters to throw up before jumping.

 

[Boris spatsky]

Low level economy must be absolutely brutal.

About 1.6 times the fuel flow compared to cruise levels, yes

 

[Quickstatus]

Extrapolating on the "down the back" experience. Does airplane move more about the vector of travel at the back compared with the CoG.

i have an aversion to string at the back because I have this impression (maybe false) that the rear of the plane is more prone to pitch and yaw

 

[jb747]

Extrapolating on the "down the back" experience. Does airplane move more about the vector of travel at the back compared with the CoG.

i have an aversion to string at the back because I have this impression (maybe false) that the rear of the plane is more prone to pitch and yaw

Basically...yes. As we've mentioned earlier, if you don't like the motions, the middle of the plane is the place to sit.

 

[get me outta here]

And this goes for a sea going ship too. Get a cabin in the centre of the ship if prone to sea sickness.

Basically...yes. As we've mentioned earlier, if you don't like the motions, the middle of the plane is the place to sit.

 

[mjt57]

JB, Boris, etc.

You guys seen this?

From the Herald-Sun's Travel/Escape section.

No Cookies | Herald Sun

"In the coughpit, new software known as Total Turbulence is being installed by American airlines to make flying safer and reduce costs. By measuring the intensity of turbulence using G-force sensors built into aircraft, the software then reports the data to other planes and flight controllers giving more detailed and consistent information."

If so, how well does it work?

 

[Boris spatsky]

JB, Boris, etc.

You guys seen this?

From the Herald-Sun's Travel/Escape section.

No Cookies | Herald Sun

"In the coughpit, new software known as Total Turbulence is being installed by American airlines to make flying safer and reduce costs. By measuring the intensity of turbulence using G-force sensors built into aircraft, the software then reports the data to other planes and flight controllers giving more detailed and consistent information."

If so, how well does it work?

Interesting concept; i had not heard of it - i guess it transmits the readings via ACARS to Ops Who then transmit it (possibly automatically) to aircraft within a certain radius on similar routes. Might work well in the US due to such high density of aircraft, but probably not worth the cost here. And outside of VHF coverage i would assume it is cost prohibitive to send it beyond line of sight.

 

[alieninperth]

Apologies if this is not the right thread to post this, but I can't think of another more appropriate.

I'm about half way through this book and finding it a fascinating 'can't put it down' read:

https://www.allenandunwin.com/brows...y/The-Flying-Kangaroo-Jim-Eames-9781760113551

It's written in an easy-reading anecdotal style and some of the events are just amazing. Highly recommended. The link is to the publisher's website but it is available for less on other sites, and as a Kindle e-book.

I've just finished this, it was am enjoyable read but I kept getting confused with the time jumping. One minute there was an anecdote about the 80's then were back in the 50's. And the sheer number of names kept me on my toes.

I picked it up from Target on a buy 2 get 1 free deal but I think it was priced at about $20.

 

[andmiz]

"In the coughpit, new software known as Total Turbulence is being installed by American airlines to make flying safer and reduce costs. By measuring the intensity of turbulence using G-force sensors built into aircraft, the software then reports the data to other planes and flight controllers giving more detailed and consistent information."

If so, how well does it work?

The concept and technology I believe is still in its infancy however in the next 10 years will be something we'll see a lot more of. Legislation soon out of the EU will require airliners to report their position every 15 minutes (with that time interval to be increased), and airlines will be aiming to leverage the data transmission to provide cost-benefit features such as systems monitoring, improved in-flight communications, and weather reporting. Honeywell and Rockwell Collins are/have developed on-board weather radars which can transmit their data to the airlines ground station, which can allow dispatchers and crews to better manage their flight routes. It could seemingly be that an domestic airline flying regular routes could equip 5% of its aircraft with these 'next generation' weather radars, to transmit the data to the remaining 95%....

We use WSI's products; it's a simple concept, and increased use worldwide will hopefully reduce the radio chatter commonly heard between US airlines asking how the 'ride' is at different levels, to minimise negligence lawsuits because the crew didn't have the seatbelt sign on! The more data provided to us, the better!

 

[AVC]

About 1.6 times the fuel flow compared to cruise levels, yes

Was he referring to fuel economy or Economy Class? Anyone who complains about Y should do a Herc combat load.... those webbing seats..whew.

And this goes for a sea going ship too. Get a cabin in the centre of the ship if prone to sea sickness.

I find being closer to the screws (or in a lot of cases these days, the azipods) is more stable, as they have the "bite"into the water. That's for pitch though. For roll, a cabin closer to the water line is best. That all applies only if you're under way.