We seek the help of GOD, the most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Who has bestowed upon us the will and ability to use this aircraft without whom we are helpless. Shower us with Your blessings and protect us on this journey from any hardship or danger. Amien…

June 01, 2009, Air France Missing in Atlantic. Military planes located new debris from Air France Flight 447 Wednesday while investigators focused on a nightmarish ordeal in which the jetliner broke up over the Atlantic as it flew through a violent storm.

Heavy weather delayed until next week the arrival of deep-water submersibles considered key to finding the black box voice and data recorders that will help answer the question of what happened to the airliner, which disappeared Sunday with 228 people on board. But even with the equipment, the lead French investigator questioned whether the recorders would ever be found in such a deep and rugged part of the ocean.

The aircraft was operating a scheduled service, Flight AF 447, from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Paris (France).The missing aircraft, registered under the number F-GZCP, was MSN (Manufacturer Serial Number) 660, delivered to Air France from the production line in April 2005. The aircraft had accumulated approximately 18,800 flight hours in some 2,500 flights. It was powered by CF6-80E1 engines. At this time no further factual information is available.

In line with ICAO Annex 13 international convention, Airbus has offered full technical assistance to the investigation board. The investigation remains the entire responsibility of the relevant board and it would be inappropriate for Airbus to enter into any form of speculation.

The plane’s route :

*click to enlarge…

This plane was my lovely plane, i usually flight with this plane on flight Simulator.

I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Air France 447 with 228 people on board. I would like to send my heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of those who are involved. At this difficult time, all those affected by this tragedy are in my thoughts and prayers.

Airbus A330-200 series

AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS
Overall length 58.8 m.
Height 17.40 m.
Fuselage diameter 5.64 m.
Maximum cabin width 5.28 m.
Cabin length 45.0 m.
Wingspan (geometric) 60.3 m.
Wing area (reference) 361.6 m2
Wing sweep (25% chord) 30 degrees
Wheelbase 22.2 m.
Wheel track 10.69 m.

BASIC OPERATING DATA
Engines two CF6-80E1 or PW4000 or RR Trent 700
Engine thrust range 303-320 kN
Typical passenger seating 253 (3-class) 293 (2-class)
Range (w/max. passengers) 12,500 km.
Max. operating Mach number (Mmo) 0.86 Mo.
Bulk hold volume – Standard/option 19.7 / 13.76 m3

DESIGN WEIGHTS
Maximum ramp weight 230.9 (233.9 ) tonnes
Maximum takeoff weight 230 (233) tonnes
Maximum landing weight 180 (182) tonnes
Maximum zero fuel weight 168 (170) tonnes
Maximum fuel capacity 139,100 Litres
Typical operating weight empty 119.6 tonnes
Typical volumetric payload 36.4 tonnes

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Aircraft data :

Airbus A330 – MSN 660
Last Airline : Air France
Last Registration : F-GZCP
Country : France
Date : 1933 – Codes AF AFR Callsign : AirFrans
Serial number : 660
Type : 330-203
First flight date : 25/02/2005
delivery date 18/04/2005 to Air France

2.500 flight with total 18.800 hours flight time, until written off

REMARKS :
F-GZCP Aircraft went missing at 0600 gmt on june 1, 2009 while performing flight AF 447 GIG-CDG. 216

passengers, 12 crew.

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LAST FLIGHT DATA’S :
(received June 2, 2009 – 08.47 GMT+7)

Flight Number : AFR447
Cockpit : 2 crew
(Captain has a 11.000 hours)
Cabin Crew : 10 crew
Passenger : 216 pax
Departure : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-GIG
ETD at 19.00 at Local Time
Destination : Paris, France-CDG
ETA at 11.15 at Local Time

Thanks for Vincent Herdison

*Image source BBC , airliners.net

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Tutorial ini ditujukan untuk pengguna PMDG Boeing 737 NG series. Untuk menggunkan tutorial ini, simmers diasumsikan sudah paham:

1. Melakukan maneuver dengan pesawat ini setidaknya dengan Autopilot dan FMC Boeing 737 NG series dari PMDG.
2. Melakukan descent planning untuk turun sampai ke initial approach altitude

Beberapa komponen penting saat melakukan ILS Approach:

1. Localizer Frequency dan Final Approach Course

Dapatkan data ini dari Chart (approach plate) anda. Untuk ILS RW25R, ICGR pada frekuensi 110.90 and 248 derajat. Frekuensi ini akan dimasukan ke VHF navigation radio receiver NAV1 dan NAV2 yang ada di pesawat.

Gambar 1: Cockpit display

Perhatikan gambar 1. Dengan menekan tombol R, kita bisa menarik Pedestal view seperti tampak di sisi kanan gambar. Masukkan frequency ini di STANDBY frequency untuk NAV1 dan NAv2. Kenali pula “ruang kerja”, cockpit, anda dari gambar 1. Final course 248 dimasukkan ke Course windowdi glareshield

PS. Anda juga bisa mendapatkan informasi dari frequency dan course ini dari FMC (gambar 2).

Gambar 2: FMC

2. Initial Approach Altitude

Ini adalah altitude awal untuk melakukan approach dan juga didapat dari chart. Kita selalu meng-intercept glideslopealtitude ini adalah 2000 ft.

“dari bawah”. Untuk RW25R Soekarno-Hatta,

Sebagai tambahan:

3. Final approach speed (Vref) and landing flap

Di FMC dapat dipilih reference speed (Vref) dan flap setting untuk landing di FMC (gambar 2).

Gambar 3: ICGR identified on PFD

Selanjutnya, anda sudah siap untuk melakukan ILS approach ke RW 25R di Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Apabila NAV1 sudah di set ke 110.90, setelah semakin dekat dengan runway, signal dari localizer (LLZ) sudah dapat ditangkap dan akan diidentifikasikan di PFD. Gambar 3 menunjukkan bahwa signal diidentifikasikan sebagai ICGR.

Dengan merubah setting dari ND selector ke APP mode anda akan melihat di Navigation Display CDI needle untuk localizer dan glideslope. Liat gambar 4. Saat signal dari glideslope sudah ditangkap, akan terlihat pula CDI dari glideslope di PFD.

Gambar 4:ND selector to APP mode and ILS signals are captured

Untuk mengikuti signal dari localizer, tekan VOR/LOC button di glareshield (MCP) dan pastikan bahwa VOR/LOC mode armed di PFD yang ditunjukkan dengan tulisan VOR/LOC dengan warna putih. Perhatikan Gambar 5.

Gambar 5: VOR/LOC mode armed

Semakin dekat dengan localizer, VOR/LOC mode akan engaged dan ini bisa dilihat di gambar 6 bahwa tulisan VOR/LOC di PFD yang tadinya berwarna putih telah berubah menjadi warna hijau.

Gambar 6: VOR/LOC mode engaged

Di gambar 7, localizer alive dan Autopilot membawa pesawat anda untuk mengarah sesuai dengan final approach course.

Gambar 7: Established RW25R

Gambar 8: NAV 2 frequency

Pastikan kembali NAV2 sudah di set ke 110.90 karena untuk membawa pesawat mengikuti glideslope, NAV 2 harus di set ke ILS frequency (gambar 8).

Ketika glideslope alive (ditandai dengan diamond glideslope yang berwarna magenta menjadi penuh warnanya), tekan tombol APP di glareshield dan engaged CMD B Autopilot (Gambar 9). Setelah itu, pastikan kembali bahwa G/S mode armed di PFD dan SINGLE CH terlihat di PFD.

Gambar 9: G/S Alive, APP mode armed and dual autopilot

Di gambar 10, G/S mode sudah engaged seperti terlihat di PFD dan pesawat sudah mulai pitch down dan turun seperti diindikasikan di Vertical Speed Indicator.

Gambar 10: Final 25R

Gambar 11: VOR/LOC mode dan G/S mode engaged, pesawat sudah berada di localizer (established RW25R) dan di glideslope.

Selanjutnya pesawat akan dibawa landing oleh Autopilot. Tergantung ILS Category dari tiap runway, Autopilot akan di disengage dan Autothrottle akan di recycle.

Tutorial ini tidak membahas soal flare yang dilakukan sebelum touchdown.

Gambar 12: Welcome to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Selamat terbang, safe flight dan selamat mencoba!

Adhika Lie,  12/18/2008 11:41:06 PM