In this episode Matt & Andy discuss book recommendations from themselves and listeners.
This episode is a fantastic example of workload management, failure management and prioritisation. The report used here can be found at:
A more comprehensive report can be found here:
This week Matt talks about how runway braking actions are reported and the new technology helping to improve it.
Airbus and its subsidiary NAVBLUE have developed a new technology to use the aircraft itself as a sensor to measure the available runway braking action, and subsequently share that data to the benefit of oncoming traffic and the airport authorities.
There are two new system developments discussed in this episode,
TOS (Take off surveillance) which comprises of TOS1 and TOS2, and,
TOM (Take off monitoring) which currently isn’t available on the A320 but is being evaluated for possible installation.
TOS1 checks flaps and trim settings and does a check of the performance parameters entered in the FMS (aircraft weight and takeoff speeds). This then compares actual performance settings with that entered in the FMS.
TOS2 makes the same checks as TOS1, but additionally, checks that the aircraft is positioned on the intended runway and that the expected takeoff performance – based on data entered in the FMS by the crew, is compatible with the runway distance available.
If any of these checks compute an error, various ECAMs can be triggered.
TOM monitors the acceleration of the aircraft during the takeoff phase and warns you if a lower-than-expected acceleration is detected. From 30 kt, it compares the expected acceleration with the real acceleration of the aircraft. If the difference between the real aircraft acceleration and its expected acceleration is more than 15 % when the aircraft reaches 90 kt, TOM will trigger the red ECAM warning T.O ACCELERATION DEGRADED
Airbus recommends rejecting a takeoff if you get any of these uninhibited ECAMs on the takeoff roll.
In this episode Matt and Andy discuss the procedures for performing circling and visual approaches.
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the Lithium Battery Fire QRH checklist and cabin crew procedures and interview Andy from Avsax.com about the risks posed by lithium batteries.
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the different types of NPA available and how to fly them.
In this episode Matt & Andy discuss the reasons behind this procedure and tells us the risks if you don't do it.
This week Matt chats to Jamie from Airline Prep about preparing for a new job interview, command upgrades and more
This week Matt and Andy looking at the ACP and the associated systems that make up the communication systems.
This week Matt and Andy look at the features of ADS-B and ATSAW
Pictures to help with the descriptions of the symbols and the MCDU pages can be found on the social media channels;
Matt and Andy are also looking for volunteers to help with these social media pages as they are pretty neglected both being full time captains. If you think you, or someone you know, can spare just an hour or two a week to help out then they'd love to hear from you either through these social media channels or via email info@a320podcast.com
This week Matt and Andy discuss Single and Dual FCU faults.
They look at what happens with these failures and how to manage them.
They also give a quick tech refresher on the different levels of failure.
This week Matt & Andy have a look at the FCU panel and how it works
In this episode Matt and Andy take a look at the Pratt and Whitney PW1000G Powerplant
In this episode Matt & Andy have a look at the APU system.
In this episode Matt and Andy answer a few questions from listeners regarding the windshear and high speed protection
In this episode we look at the procedure for a manual start on the IAE V2500 engine
Continuing the series on powerplants, Matt and Andy take a look at the V2500 from IAE
This week Matt and Andy look in detail at a manual engine start on the CFM56, what it is and how to do it
We are back for the New Year! this week Matt and Andy start a new series looking at the engine options available for the A320 family. We start the series at the CFM56