ayavner Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 .... well, not really, but as I have almost 2 hours of commute in the mornings and after work, I am forcing myself to read the Operations Manual cover-to-cover. Obviously a dry read, but I think worth it. I have always kept it handy for a reference, but it is interesting to note as I go through it how many of the questions I have had that I didn't think would be in there are right there in black and white! Lots of things i didn't know too! To be honest, I am skipping the bits that I don't feel are relevant at this time, such as requirements for water operations or that kinda thing. Also, I reckon it would be less likely to affect weight and balance if we could tear out all the sheets that say "deliberately left blank" So for the sake of discussion - anyone else done this or feel inspired to now? What are some favourite nuggets? I'll start off - did you know that in the section of endorsements and qualifications, there is an "Advanced Pilot Award"? Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Yes I did know there is an AP "endorsement". I would have thought CFI's etc would have one, but I don't know for sure, just what is involved. Can't be that hard... deliberately left blank is often encountered in Aeroplane type docs.. perhaps it is for that effect, or being more kind, perhaps it is for section and page numbering.. when something may be added later... Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Yes, I did know about the AP endorsement and I hope to do it in the not too distant. The "deliberately left blank" is so that sections can be replaced without having to re-print all the following sections to readjust the pagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Haha, yes I know why the blank pages are like that, just a bit of fun. Just trying to spur a bit of discussion (and possibly inspire some to re-read) on the manual. So what are some of your favourite nuggets of info that might be considered obscure? (though mine apparently wasn't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Manuals are a great way of falling asleep. Just make sure that when they fall to the floor there is a pillow or something there so the noise doesn't wake you up. Nev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I thought I was the only one who slept with a pliow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I must have been in a hurry. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I've never really understood about the APA endorsement, because to me it means nothing on a piece of plastic. Reading through the syllabus for the APA is what all pilots should have learnt anyway? I would have thought, well I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damkia Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 A Riveting Read! ... and I thought it was an instruction on how to buck a rivet..................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 One a/c manual I have is quite detailed: -Confirm your head is within 1" of touching the canopy before you take off [Dam, forgot to bring the tape measure again] -In the event of fire, execute a precautionary landing as soon as possible [No thanks, I'll just stay up here and fry to death] -When hand propping, the Varieze with nose down parking chocks itself, and the pusher prop blows you away from danger. [i 'll remember that the next time my tie or coat gets caught in the prop] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Best decal I saw one day was on a sun visor - said "Remove before flight" Really, are pilots that dumb?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Best decal I saw one day was on a sun visor - said "Remove before flight" Really, are pilots that dumb?! A lot of warnings on products are to protect the manufacturer from being sued. There will always be some DH who will try to use a toaster to brush his teeth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damkia Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 A lot of warnings on products are to protect the manufacturer from being sued. There will always be some DH who will try to use a toaster to brush his teeth. There's no such thing as a foolproof product. Mother nature will always "devolve" a bigger, better fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Best decal I saw one day was on a sun visor - said "Remove before flight" Really, are pilots that dumb?! Yes, two pilots in an executive jet in Germany started up, taxiied, and gave it full blast all the way down the runway, all the way to the fence, across a road and killed themselves, and dented the aircraft a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Because we cannot be trusted as human beings, virtually all manuals, Aviation or otherwise, have some parts added which IMO is crap.The crap is put in there purely as a ass covering excercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Yes, I did know about the AP endorsement and I hope to do it in the not too distant.The "deliberately left blank" is so that sections can be replaced without having to re-print all the following sections to readjust the pagination. Ironically, as soon as they print the following on a page: "this page has been left blank intentionally" ...it is no longer blank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Ironically, as soon as they print the following on a page: "this page has been left blank intentionally" ...it is no longer blank! It should be printed in invisible ink so the page is truly blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 The most effective Manuals I've seen are those that are just the right size to belt someone round the ears with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 The most effective Manuals I've seen are those that are just the right size to belt someone round the ears with. Is that what they call a talking book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorp Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Excuse me, but whats IMO. instruction ... ....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Excuse me, but whats IMO. instruction ... ....? IMO = In My Opinion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Excuse me, but whats IMO. instruction ... ....? If you look closer at your sign, trev, (i.e.,"read the fine print at the bottom") you'll see the real reason for its existence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorp Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Oh, ok , thanks for that. Be careful where you write that, it might cost you your raa membership. Well that is a really a good example why you should always read all the fine print. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 [ATTACH=full]18952[/ATTACH] Good point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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