Freight DogsFinally 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.
Was in Ndjamena yesterday and there is a tristrar parked up, it is still in Bcal colours , didnt get the reg but it looks like one of DE's a/c, and no activity around it.
The aircraft in NDJ is Duane, she should go to work in Kyrgystan. Fo Cyprus I remember, 2 years ago, a friend of mine did ferry a Lanta L-1011F from Aman to Cyprus ; they had to land in Greece to make some inspection and maintenance. The crew went back to Dubai. I think it was for this guy; they never recieved any money for their job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So we have 105 posts and still no real information on what is happening. We wait with baited breath for any happenings, all the talk about tristars flying again is it all hype or will it actually happen.
Fergineeer, think you are closest to the truth here. We all know the odds and possibilities, and what freighters around and which flying. Think the polar ice caps gonna melt first before this happens.
Maybe completely unrelated, but enthusiast magazine Scramble reports that registration PH-RST has been reserved for L-1011 c/n 193W-1189 ex N753DA. Quoted owner is "World International Airways."
Any news from the Dutch angle on these gracious ladies?
I understand that the one which has recently escaped from Amsterdam has gone on to Victorville for a "D" check.
Be lucky
David
Funding completed , but the startup might be delayed just a few months due to...yes, it is true, shortage of qualified crew.
With the Hajj fast approaching, many are already spoken for...besides, with myself and the CEO (a very good friend, ex-Laker number two guy, marketing director) getting somewhat long in the tooth, we don't move as fast as in years gone by....
Still, I just received my printed business cards, so it must be a go.
There is a shortage of crews starting to happen.
It seems now that if you are current and qualified more jobs than you can shake a stick at, all positions.
Problem is there are a few companies that are not paying the crew salaries or positioning tickets.
Think all the Tristar guys know of these companies and are avoiding them like the plauge.
One in particular out of Jordan that has changed his company name many times.
Last edited by Earl : 2nd September 2007 at 07:17.
Thats right Earl, no pay and above all pay that does not cover costs has kept me at bay, I will not put myself in a position that I have to pay for things, not even to keep flying. I would rather stay at home semi retired knowing where and when I will be tomorrow.
I would rather stay at home semi retired knowing where and when I will be tomorrow.
Ain't that the truth.
I recall a few years ago, the Wife and I were returning from a short ocean cruise, and the very minute I turned on my mobile phone, there was a call from the Chief Pilot of a small company in the mid-east wanting myself post-haste.
I seemed one Captain had done a runner and they needed a replacement, pronto.
The natural question would be...why did the original guy do a runner?
In this particular case, he demanded (and received) a months pay in advance, then never showed.
I went on over and few for six weeks, and was promptly paid, as agreed....then signed on for an additional year (with days off/ticket home at my convenience) for an adhoc charter/sub-service contract.
The operators that don't pay are certainly now well known...although some will always say it's the crew members fault, for a variety of...reasons
Do you mean a shortage of L1011 quaified crew??? Because there are a few of us who have heavy jet/international time, 9000+ hours and would come fly the L1011 tomorrow. Who is advertising for Hadj crew and whom is the new L1011 op in Europe? Thanks.
The Dutch side appears to be Interstate Airlines with Nico Hemmer & Roberto Stinga.
Dont see any experience operating heavy iron such as the L1011, go figure?
Huh?
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