http://www.pprune.org/ The Professional Pilots Rumour Network (PPRuNe) is an aviation website dedicated to airline pilots and those who are considering a career as a commercial pilot. en Thu, 17 May 2012 00:41:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.pprune.org/ http://www.pprune.org/computer-internet-issues-troubleshooting/485556-changing-service-provider-unlocked-blackberry-smartphone.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:54:23 GMT Hi guys; I'm totally out of my depth here so if anyone has any experience of doing this then a response would be appreciated.
During her last visit to the UK OH bought an unlocked Blackberry Curve 9300 from the Carphone Warehouse and took on a contract with Orange UK. She pays a monthly supplement to access Blackberry services.
She has now returned home to Spain and in order to avoid roaming charges (she cant actually do the roaming bit anyway) she wants to use a Spanish provider such as Movistar or Orange or Vodafone. The guys at the Carphone Warehouse UK told her it was simply a case of changing the SIM to that of the selected Spanish provider and once again paying for the Blackberry services bolt-on.
Question... what happens to her existing Blackberry ID if she does this?
Question... is it really that simple?
She spends about half her life in the UK and we spend a small fortune on text messages back and forth and rely a lot on our Spain based ADSL service and MSN Messenger, but our ADSL can be a bit ropey at times. So I was thinking about getting a Blackberry Smartphone for my own use so we can converse using the Blackberry messenger service if and when our ADSL goes down.

Suggestions? Observations?

Thanks ]]> Phalconphixer http://www.pprune.org/computer-internet-issues-troubleshooting/485556-changing-service-provider-unlocked-blackberry-smartphone.html http://www.pprune.org/south-asia-far-east/485555-vietjet.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:38:57 GMT Does anyone have any recent news on Vietjet? How is it to work for them and how's their business doing? You can PM me if you want.
Thanks ]]> South Asia and the Far East tknapp http://www.pprune.org/south-asia-far-east/485555-vietjet.html http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/485554-sprag-clutch.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:14:09 GMT Hello folks one question about the sprag clutch. i do have an idea of what a sprag clutch is, a sort of roll bearing that when operated in one... Hello folks

one question about the sprag clutch.

i do have an idea of what a sprag clutch is, a sort of roll bearing that when operated in one direction the roll ears roll freely, while when operated in the opposte direction they lock.

i also read that the sprug clutch in the r22, for instance, is mounted in the upper sheave of the clutch assembly but i do not quite understand how it relates to the whole autorotation deal.

Is the clutch mounted around the main rotor drive shaft coming out of the upper pulley?

if the engine quits and as the power to the upper pulley drops, how does it effect the clutch?

sorry if i couldn t make myself more clear but i just can not manage to get a solid and clear view of the whole picture about the sprag clutch.

Many thanks

Baobab72 ]]> Rotorheads baobab72 http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/485554-sprag-clutch.html http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/485553-gliding-brilliant.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:09:21 GMT On the suggestion of a fellow Bristol Uni Aero Eng coursemate, I accompanied him to the Bristol and Gloucs Gliding Club today. Though he has been... On the suggestion of a fellow Bristol Uni Aero Eng coursemate, I accompanied him to the Bristol and Gloucs Gliding Club today. Though he has been going a while, its the first time I've ever aviated in something smaller than a 737 and by god was it a fantastic experience!

Having been strapped to a parachute and shoehorned into a DG505 2-seat glider, we winch-launched from 0-55kts in 2 seconds on the ground followed by 0-1300ft in 10 seconds. Once I'd retrieved my internal organs from behind my spine, and after trimming the glider, the instructor let me take control for some banking turns and a circuit. He was impressed at how I managed to keep the horizon constant in turns - apparently most first-timers oscillate up and down like a yo-yo. I'm obviously a natural born pilot ]]> Private Flying mat777 http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/485553-gliding-brilliant.html http://www.pprune.org/jet-blast/485551-feel-free-insult-me.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:41:52 GMT I'm rather in favour of this movement

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/‘sworn-enem...order-act.html

Might even result in some parasitic lawyers having to find a real job. ]]> Jet Blast vulcanised http://www.pprune.org/jet-blast/485551-feel-free-insult-me.html http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/485550-le-touquet-b-b-recommendations-please.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:19:32 GMT Good evening everybody, a bit of advice needed please for a trip I am taking to Le Touquet quite soon. A number of us are making the trip from our... Good evening everybody, a bit of advice needed please for a trip I am taking to Le Touquet quite soon. A number of us are making the trip from our club and the general consensus is that they are going to leave it late to find accommodation, but I don't like doing that, I can't imagine leaving it to the week before! Could anyone recommend a B&B for me and the wife please, and I can also tell the ladies and gentlemen who are also partaking in the trip.

Thanks in advance, Jim:ok: ]]> Private Flying Lagentium http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/485550-le-touquet-b-b-recommendations-please.html http://www.pprune.org/african-aviation/485548-stelios-closes-fastjet-lift-off.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:04:48 GMT EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has moved closer to the lift off of new African budget airline Fastjet. The carrier is expected to be... EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has moved closer to the lift off of new African budget airline Fastjet.

The carrier is expected to be based in West Africa operating a fleet of 15 leased aircraft. Fastjet aims to link six countries in the region to the Ghanaian capital of Accra.

Stelios’ EasyGroup agreed to become a shareholder in Rubicon Diversified Investments in December and has now agreed a brand licence deal for the use of the Fastjet brand, according to the Sunday Times.

Rubicon said at the time it will use the services of Stelios and EasyGroup’s experienced aviation management team to provide “general strategic, management and branding advice” on the feasibility of implementing a low cost, point-to-point, no frills, all jet aircraft business model for Africa:) ]]> African Aviation obeema http://www.pprune.org/african-aviation/485548-stelios-closes-fastjet-lift-off.html http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/485546-dont-wish-lose-your-licence.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:34:29 GMT The latest from the Stasi

Here and here

Effectively, your licence, and possibly your livelihood, is in the hands of an air traffic controller whose infallibility, as we know, would even make the Pope green with envy.

No due process? No burden of proof? Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty? Why are pilots being targeted as though they are the terrorists? Why alienate the GA community rather that work with it? Where's my potty ...........

Any thoughts? ]]> Private Flying Curtis E Carr http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/485546-dont-wish-lose-your-licence.html http://www.pprune.org/atc-issues/485545-niknak-mark-lowery-rip.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:03:52 GMT A dear friend and colleague suddenly passed away last week, due to a blood clot to the heart at only 51, at least he got to see his 1st grandchild... A dear friend and colleague suddenly passed away last week, due to a blood clot to the heart at only 51, at least he got to see his 1st grandchild Emily.

We worked together at Humberside as assistants in the very early 80’s and have been good friends since.
Mark became an ATCO, did some Airport Management and went back to controlling and recently became an instructor at an Air Traffic College.

He will be missed and my sincere condolences go to his family.
His funeral at St Peters Church, Mattishall, Norfolk, NR20 3RZ, 24th May at 1:30pm. ]]> ATC Issues Vlax http://www.pprune.org/atc-issues/485545-niknak-mark-lowery-rip.html http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/485544-falcon-50-available-lease.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:24:09 GMT Nice Falcon 50 ready to be lease. ACMI contract worldwide. PM me for more info. Have a good one guys. Nice Falcon 50 ready to be lease. ACMI contract worldwide. PM me for more info.

Have a good one guys. ]]> Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc. ElJeke http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/485544-falcon-50-available-lease.html http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/485543-hd-camera-mount-oop-north.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:23:33 GMT Anyone know who has an HD camera and external mount ( broadcast quality ) up near Yorkshire ? Can be with or without the helicopter ....one day job .... Anyone know who has an HD camera and external mount ( broadcast quality ) up near Yorkshire ? Can be with or without the helicopter ....one day job .
Many thanks Nigelh ]]> Rotorheads nigelh http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/485543-hd-camera-mount-oop-north.html http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/485542-unable-access-garmin-pilot-app.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:18:29 GMT Hi,

I've been trying to download the new Garmin Pilot app for IPad but that's not been feasible.

My IPad is registered with my credentials based out of Germany and obviously the Garmin Pilot app is not accessible from Germany.

Anyone been able to access this App from Europe??

Contrary though, I've been to download and use Flight Guide iEFB, Foreflight, WingX Pro7 and ForeFlight Mobile apps.

WP ]]> Private Flying worldpilot http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/485542-unable-access-garmin-pilot-app.html http://www.pprune.org/nordic-forum/485541-lowcost-future.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:08:14 GMT Ladies and gentlemen. There have been noumerous articles in the media the latest days about increasing focus on terms and conditions. The... Ladies and gentlemen.

There have been noumerous articles in the media the latest days about increasing focus on terms and conditions. The Norwegian conflict, Ryanairs pilots, taxes and MOL threatening to cut pay or pull out of Norway, Ryanair boycott in Billund etc.

Are we seing the start of a new era, or a mere bump in the road for the lowcost shotcallers?

Comments please! ]]> Nordic Forum Albicilla http://www.pprune.org/nordic-forum/485541-lowcost-future.html http://www.pprune.org/military-aircrew/485539-olympic-flame-culdrose-19-30-friday.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:51:03 GMT Well a historic moment awaits us all this friday evening down at Culdrose :) Alex and Top Gunnell Help Culdrose... Well a historic moment awaits us all this friday evening down at Culdrose :)


Alex and Top Gunnell Help Culdrose ]]> Military Aircrew chopper2004 http://www.pprune.org/military-aircrew/485539-olympic-flame-culdrose-19-30-friday.html http://www.pprune.org/passengers-slf-self-loading-freight/485537-heathrow-t5c.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:31:11 GMT T5C is a shed with gates. No lounge, but they will give you a free coffee at Starbucks if you show your boarding pass. Be warned - use the lounge... T5C is a shed with gates. No lounge, but they will give you a free coffee at Starbucks if you show your boarding pass.

Be warned - use the lounge in A, allow 20 minutes to get to the gate.

Still the world´s favourite airline? ]]> SLF3 http://www.pprune.org/passengers-slf-self-loading-freight/485537-heathrow-t5c.html