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Flight Deck Forums
Rumours & News (546 Viewing)
Reporting Points that may affect our jobs or lives as professional pilots. Also, items that may be of interest to professional pilots.
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8,923 216,314
Tech Log (70 Viewing)
The very best in practical technical discussion on the web
Yesterday 23:28 Go to last post
11,741 118,750
Terms and Endearment (62 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 -
Yesterday 23:56 Go to last post
5,291 71,532
Other Aircrew Forums
Cabin Crew (61 Viewing)
The other half of the airborne team who put up with the self-loading freight.
6,532 89,876
Cabin Crew Wannabes (14 Viewing)
This forum is for all those people who are interested in becoming Cabin Crew but have no prior experience.
312 12,253
Freight Dogs (40 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.
by L-38
Yesterday 23:06 Go to last post
2,220 25,116
Military Aircrew (303 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.
Today 00:12 Go to last post
13,736 302,264
Flight Testing (3 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.
701 6,002
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.
17,456 157,660
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...
Yesterday 22:41 Go to last post
5,099 70,712
Ground & Other Ops Forums
ATC Issues (60 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.
Yesterday 23:51 Go to last post
8,430 116,040
In this day and age of increased CRM and safety awareness, a forum for the guys and girls who keep our a/c servicable.
Yesterday 21:59 Go to last post
3,280 22,015
A forum for the people who are engaged in operational control/flight dispatch/crewing and their colleagues airside in ramp dispatch, load control and ground handling, to discuss issues directly related to keeping their aircrew and aircraft operational.
2,693 19,287
A wide ranging forum for issues facing Aviation Professionals and Academics
989 10,681
Medical & Health (16 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.
3,940 28,041
Questions (27 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.
10,584 66,161
Non-Airline Forums
Rotorheads (173 Viewing)
A haven for professional helicopter pilots to discuss the things that affect them.
12,726 221,764
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.
by ITFC1
Yesterday 22:45 Go to last post
4,564 42,796
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!
3,984 36,160
Private Flying (104 Viewing)
LAA/BMAA/BGA/BPA The sheer pleasure of flight.
17,020 244,552
News and issues not relating to airline transport but still involving aviation.
499 4,239
Misc. Forums
Topics about airports, routes and airline business.
Yesterday 23:48 Go to last post
8,527 197,549
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.
by Jofm5
Today 00:12 Go to last post
6,589 68,700
Whether working in aviation, retired, wannabee or just plain fascinated this forum welcomes all with a love of flight.
by Noyade
Yesterday 23:37 Go to last post
4,586 77,527
PPRuNe Bashes (1 Viewing)
A forum for announcements and anything else to do with the PPRuNe Bashes such as the 20th May 2000 Ash Bash.
2nd July 2009 08:52 Go to last post
697 15,354
Night Stop (4 Viewing)
If anyone has a recommendation for somewhere to visit or eat out on a night stop then post the info here.
2nd July 2009 11:07 Go to last post
1,324 5,962
Where Are They Now? (19 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.
3,914 14,672
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.
5,196 58,920
Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
An independent family of forums covering all aspects of the Australian/NZ aviation scene.
DG&P Reporting Points (97 Viewing)
Airline and RPT issues in Australia, enZed and the Pacific
6,868 154,423
The place for students, instructors and charter guys.
13,141 193,747
Fragrant Harbour Forums
Forums covering the Pearl of the East, Hong Kong, and all who commit aviation in that splendid city-state.
Fragrant Harbour (27 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.
3,728 44,898
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
Yesterday 15:57 Go to last post
2,265 15,635
Rest of the World & Non-English Language Forums
African Aviation (33 Viewing)
Regional issues that affect the numerous pilots who work in this area of the world.
7,178 74,710
Canada (7 Viewing)
The great white north. A BIG country with few people and LOTS of aviation.
2nd July 2009 02:10 Go to last post
2,201 16,033
Still the busiest region for commercial aviation.
1,363 7,554
Middle East (88 Viewing)
Many expats still flying in Knoteetingham. Regional issues can be discussed here.
6,164 85,733
News and views on the fast growing and changing aviation scene on the planet.
by Dani
Yesterday 22:50 Go to last post
4,821 53,151
Aviation has been around South America and the Caribbean since the early days. A forum for aviators from that part of the world.
Yesterday 21:46 Go to last post
1,294 6,468
Nordic Forum (12 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.
Yesterday 18:58 Go to last post
1,343 13,373
French Forum (12 Viewing)
French Forum
1st July 2009 21:01 Go to last post
1,237 11,334
Spanish Forum (6 Viewing)
by darekw
2nd July 2009 07:31 Go to last post
1,074 5,897
Italian Forum (27 Viewing)
A forum for our Italian speaking colleagues
Yesterday 23:15 Go to last post
2,752 37,826
Airline Specific Private Forums
You must be registered and logged in to be able to see the list of private forums.
Thomson Airways (3 Viewing)
Formerly known as Britannia, now Thomson and merged with FCUK Airlines forum.
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 2,246 22,024
bmi (4 Viewing)
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 565 5,127
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 1,022 9,437
easyJet (15 Viewing)
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 1,121 12,365
Monarch (2 Viewing)
Also known as 'Spotty M'.
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 998 10,066
For current and recently-retired Virgin Atlantic employees. To apply for access to the Virgin forum, please click here
Private 276 1,909
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 25 130
To apply for access to this private forum for Southwest airlines pilots only, click here
Private 9,362 156,098
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 185 1,240
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 416 2,254
NATS (1 Viewing)
The major UK ATS provider. To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 294 4,220
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 148 1,230
For access to this forum please contact the moderator Hogg
Private 208 1,357
Private 0 0
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.
10,688 74,345
Jet Blast (193 Viewing)
Topics that don't fit the other forums. Rules of Engagement apply.
31,464 913,905


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