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"heavy" airliners?
Started by
LZ-ACHO
, Nov 11 2008 06:25 AM
30 replies to this topic
#21
Posted 12 November 2008 - 10:28 PM
The A330 is a heavy.
If the A342 is a heavy (MTOW = 275,000)Then the A330 is one to.
Oops = nevermind guys. the A330 has a MTOW of 233,000. (Cheap....)
The A340's have a high MTOW because of they have 4 Engines.
If the A342 is a heavy (MTOW = 275,000)Then the A330 is one to.
Oops = nevermind guys. the A330 has a MTOW of 233,000. (Cheap....)
The A340's have a high MTOW because of they have 4 Engines.
#22
Posted 13 November 2008 - 05:55 PM
as737700, on Nov 11 2008, 07:40 PM, said:
NWilkinson, on Nov 11 2008, 09:21 AM, said:
I'd also like to add that although the 757-200 is a "heavy" for separation purposes, the word "heavy" is not added to the end of the callsign. Only the 757-300 flights have "heavy" added to the end, because they are the ones that have a MTOW over 255,000 pounds.
Ah yes good call I forgot about that small detail about the 757-200.
#23
#24
Posted 13 November 2008 - 08:20 PM
^ Thank You. (I mistook tons to be pounds) Moses is on my side. The A330's and A340's are all Heavies
Oh any don't forget the B777's, B747s', and B767's!
Oh any don't forget the B777's, B747s', and B767's!
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#26
Posted 13 November 2008 - 08:55 PM
Your mom is heavy.
#27
Posted 13 November 2008 - 09:57 PM
Heavy isn't used as often in callsigns these days, that's true, but it is still very common on frequency for traffic advisories in terminal areas. Ex: "Southwest 529, caution the heavy triple seven departing runway 28L" or "United 529 Tango, do not overtake the heavy 757 at your three o'clock for 28R"
#28
Posted 13 November 2008 - 10:02 PM
nvm. Why isn't heavy common anymore?
Edited by Toshiba Airbus, 13 November 2008 - 10:02 PM.
#29
Posted 13 November 2008 - 11:05 PM
Cause every aircraft in Canada is a big A340
Mainly it's not used anymore, except when given traffic advisories because every third call would end or begin in "Heavy". Proper telephony procedures recommend it is used on the initial call:
Example:
But can be dropped on the rest of the calls between those radio stations.
Mainly it's not used anymore, except when given traffic advisories because every third call would end or begin in "Heavy". Proper telephony procedures recommend it is used on the initial call:
Example:
Quote
Calgary departure g'evening, Air Canada 851 heavy, 5500 for 7000
But can be dropped on the rest of the calls between those radio stations.
#30
Posted 14 November 2008 - 05:47 AM
Flightsimulatorpilot, on Nov 14 2008, 01:27 AM, said:
Ah....I was tired
#31
Posted 14 November 2008 - 04:27 PM
I would argue any airliner is heavy. If you don't believe me, try picking one up or letting one roll over your toe.