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Expertise
38 years as a professional pilot. Worked as an instructor for a major airline, as a tow pilot towing gliders and flew international routes until 1998. Do not know much about the maintenance end of the business.
Experience in the area
Teaching new Captains the skills and knowledge needed to occupy the position. Helping develop procedures for use in a new airplane type. (B757)
What do you like about this subject?
Life long passion for airplanes and flying. Raised on a small airport, Father and his brother were professional pilots. One of my sons is too. Flying is the greatest example of the marriage of an art form with technology.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Pass on knowledge to others.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Davina | 05/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
| Robert | 11/26/10 | 5 | 6 | 10 | |
| peter | 02/24/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | canadian airspace huh? wow, money has no ..... |
| Brinda.S.A | 01/30/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you sir |
| Michael | 01/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes it does. thanks Ned |
Recent Answers from Ned Dolan
2011-12-12 Boeing 757:
Hi Jasper, no, the 757 guidance system will not track a VOR radial. The 757 uses 3 ring laser gyros that give position information to the FMCs (Flight Management Computers). The FMCs are then updated
2010-11-25 setting personal wind limitations in a pa 30 and techniques for landing a pa 30:
Limits for crosswind landings are a very personal subjective choice. Therefore I cannot help you with that question. I have always felt that the approach should be started and as you get close to the ground
2010-10-18 Piloting:
1. To fly airplanes, of course. 2. The basics are pretty easy for some with good motor skills 3. The transition from props to jets was the last big change. 4. The jet engine. 5. Working hours vary
2010-07-24 Flight patterns:
Hi John, when wind speed is high it dictates the runway used for landing and takeoff. However at light wind speeds the runway/s used are dictated by the most efficient way to handle the traffic. However
2010-02-24 flight routes and distances - political?:
Hi Peter, I don't have any real up to date info on this subject. However, I can answer the question in general. Of course it is possible to fly around a country. There are no international rules
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