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Flight Deck Forums
Rumours & News (135 Viewing)
Reporting Points that may affect our jobs or lives as professional pilots. Also, items that may be of interest to professional pilots.
8,390 177,093
Tech Log (38 Viewing)
The very best in practical technical discussion on the web
9,675 94,006
Terms and Endearment (33 Viewing)
The forum the beancounters hoped would never happen. Your news on pay, rostering, allowances, extras and negotiations where you work. Let others in the industry make educated choices on where the grass is less brown! Scheduled, charter or contract -
4,666 58,974
Other Aircrew Forums
Cabin Crew (22 Viewing)
The other half of the airborne team who put up with the self-loading freight.
6,247 86,011
Freight Dogs (19 Viewing)
Finally a forum for those midnight prowler types who utilise the unglamorous parts of airports that many of us never get to see. Freight Dogs is for pilots and crew who operate mostly without SLF.
1,855 18,868
Military Aircrew (150 Viewing)
A forum for the professionals who fly the non-civilian hardware, and the backroom boys and girls without whom nothing would leave the ground. Army, Navy and Airforces of the World, all equally welcome here.
11,713 252,848
Flight Testing (5 Viewing)
A forum for test pilots, flight test engineers, observers, telemetry and instrumentation engineers and anybody else involved in the demanding and complex business of testing aeroplanes, helicopters and equipment.
3rd May 2008 18:54 Go to last post
601 4,680
Wannabes Forums
Forums for those aspiring to join our fraternity of professional aviators with the best view in the house. Please use the Private Flying forum for initial PPL issues and anything not connected with professional licences.
A forum for those on the steep path to that coveted professional licence. Whether studying for the written exams, training for the flight tests or building experience here's where you can hang out.
by number
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14,966 132,498
Do ya feel lucky, Punk? Well do ya? If so, here's the place to swap the hot gen on who's sponsoring or employing, their selection criteria, and where those oh so elusive first jobs can be spotted in the wild. Watch out for the tumbleweeds...
Today 15:51 Go to last post
4,353 56,275
Ground & Other Ops Forums
ATC Issues (37 Viewing)
A place where pilots may enter the 'lions den' that is Air Traffic Control in complete safety and find out the answers to all those obscure topics which you always wanted to know the answer to but were afraid to ask.
7,423 95,712
In this day and age of increased CRM and safety awareness, a forum for the guys and girls who keep our a/c servicable.
2,739 17,986
A forum for the people who can make or break a flight operation to discuss issues directly related to keeping the pilots and their aircraft operational.
Today 13:40 Go to last post
2,259 15,688
A wide ranging forum for issues facing Aviation Professionals and Academics
860 9,350
Medical & Health (7 Viewing)
News and debate about medical and health issues as they relate to aircrews and aviation. Any information gleaned from this forum MUST be backed up by consulting your state-registered health professional or AME.
Today 14:49 Go to last post
3,559 24,126
Questions (12 Viewing)
If you are a professional pilot or your work involves professional aviation please use this forum for questions. Enthusiasts, please use the 'Spectators Balcony' forum.
9,847 60,700
Non-Airline Forums
Rotorheads (70 Viewing)
A haven for professional helicopter pilots to discuss the things that affect them.
Today 16:12 Go to last post
10,953 184,525
The place for discussion of issues related to corporate, Ag and GA aviation. If you're a professional pilot and don't fly for the airlines then try here.
3,679 31,146
A place for instructors to communicate with one another because some of them get a bit tired of the attitude that instructing is the lowest form of aviation, as seems to prevail on some of the other forums!
3,513 31,361
Private Flying (57 Viewing)
Heroes of PFA, farmstrip flying - the best in aviation and some other people.
14,548 205,641
News and issues not relating to airline transport but still involving aviation.
Today 14:44 Go to last post
447 3,795
Misc. Forums
Topics about airports, routes and airline business.
8,141 155,991
If you're not a professional pilot but want to discuss issues about the job, this is the best place to loiter. You won't be moved on by 'security' and there'll be plenty of experts to answer any questions.
5,242 57,377
Whether working in aviation, retired, wannabee or just plain fascinated this forum welcomes all with a love of flight.
Today 16:17 Go to last post
3,744 56,218
A forum for announcements and anything else to do with the PPRuNe Bashes such as the 20th May 2000 Ash Bash.
by rrtyne
Today 10:43 Go to last post
682 15,222
Night Stop (1 Viewing)
If anyone has a recommendation for somewhere to visit or eat out on a night stop then post the info here.
1,187 5,188
Where Are They Now? (10 Viewing)
Please feel free to post contact information here if you are looking for long lost friends or trying to find out what has happened to colleagues. Obituaries and condolences can be posted here too.
3,369 11,241
If you are regularly a passenger on any airline then why not post your views or questions here? Many of us pilots like to know exactly what you think of us, the job, the airline or anything that you think we should hear about.
4,251 46,353
Dunnunda & Godzone
An independent family of forums covering all aspects of the Australian/NZ aviation scene.
D & G Reporting Points (21 Viewing)
Airline and RPT issues in Australia and enZed.
6,099 122,843
The place for students, instructors and charter guys.
Today 15:55 Go to last post
10,635 142,392
Fragrant Harbour Forums
Forums covering the Pearl of the East, Hong Kong, and all who commit aviation in that splendid city-state.
Fragrant Harbour (15 Viewing)
A forum for the large number of pilots (expats and locals) based with the various airlines in Hong Kong. Air Traffic Controllers are also warmly welcomed into the forum.
2,957 32,209
A forum for those applying to Cathay Pacific, Dragonair or any other Hong Kong based airline or operator. Use this area for both Direct Entry Pilot and Cadet-scheme queries
2,041 13,563
Rest of the World & Non-English Language Forums
African Aviation (40 Viewing)
Regional issues that affect the numerous pilots who work in this area of the world.
6,207 63,057
Canada (4 Viewing)
The great white north. A BIG country with few people and LOTS of aviation.
1,974 14,161
North America (4 Viewing)
Still the busiest region for commercial aviation.
Today 07:24 Go to last post
1,259 6,879
Middle East (75 Viewing)
Many expats still flying in Knoteetingham. Regional issues can be discussed here.
4,872 62,079
News and views on the fast growing and changing aviation scene on the planet.
3,927 41,207
Aviation has been around South America and the Caribbean since the early days. A forum for aviators from that part of the world.
1,121 5,184
Nordic Forum (6 Viewing)
It smells a bit of snow and ice and big hairy vikings chasing lusty maidens around after lots of mjød and loud partying. Forum languages are Svenska, Dansk, Norsk & English.
Today 15:23 Go to last post
1,139 11,064
French Forum (1 Viewing)
French Forum
1,112 10,201
Spanish Forum (1 Viewing)
892 4,722
Italian Forum (22 Viewing)
A forum for our Italian speaking colleagues
Today 16:27 Go to last post
2,107 27,104
Airline Specific Private Forums
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Formerly known as Britannia, now Thomson and merged with FCUK Airlines forum.
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 2,063 19,241
bmi (2 Viewing)
For access to this private forum please email the moderator at halfwayback@hotmail.com stating your username, fleet & staff number.
Private 497 4,004
The British Airways forum. Affectionately known as 'Nigels'.
This is for CURRENTLY SERVING BA FLIGHT CREW ONLY.
To apply for access CLICK HERE and fill in the form.
Private 1,012 9,357
easyJet (7 Viewing)
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 835 6,536
Monarch (1 Viewing)
Also known as 'Spotty M'.
To apply for access to this private forum please email the moderator at jetdriver2@pprune.org stating your real name, staff number and any other pertinent details
Private 918 9,202
For current and recently-retired Virgin Atlantic employees. To apply for access to the Virgin forum, please send your name, staff number, base and Pprune Username to scroggs@pprune.org
Private 271 1,903
A new anonymous forum for flybe pilots. To apply for access to this private area please email the moderator at G-FLYB@hotmail.co.uk stating your user name, staff number and any other pertinent details he may need
Private 15 83
To apply for access to this private forum for Southwest airlines pilots only, click here
Private 7,449 119,138
A forum for the large pilot group from the former Flying Colours, Airworld, Caledonian and JMC companies now rebranded as Thomas Cook UK and the former Airtours/MyTravel airlines.
To apply for access to this private forum please Click Here
Private 172 1,142
Also known as 'M Rats'. A forum for the large pilot group based in the Sand Pit.
To apply for access to this private forum please email the moderator at eggw@pprune.org
Private 377 1,986
NATS (2 Viewing)
The major UK ATS provider. To apply for access to this private forum please email the moderator at radar@pprune.org stating your real name, staff number and any other pertinent details.
Private 266 3,817
PAS
Police Aviation Services. A private forum to discuss issues concerning those employed by this company. To apply for access to this private forum please email the moderator at pas@pilot.pprune.com
Private 147 1,228
For access to this forum please contact the moderator Hogg
Private 207 1,356
Supplementary Forums
Anyone with questions about the terribly complex world of computers or the internet should try here. We will also try and help with troubleshooting any technical problems you may have with the forums.
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9,494 63,912
Jet Blast (74 Viewing)
Topics that don't fit the other forums. Chill out with a joke or get stuck in a heated debate. Stay out if you are faint hearted and always blame the Americans/French/British (delete as applicable)
27,512 747,422



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