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Towser
I know - I have been doing the job for a few years now, been to quite a few places with steep approaches in my time, with attendant obstacles all around - just trying to inject a bit of humour!
I do know a bit about thrust levels and spoilers actually, however, I only have 8000 hrs jet time, out of 20000 + and I am still learning, thank you for your info.
I know - I have been doing the job for a few years now, been to quite a few places with steep approaches in my time, with attendant obstacles all around - just trying to inject a bit of humour!
I do know a bit about thrust levels and spoilers actually, however, I only have 8000 hrs jet time, out of 20000 + and I am still learning, thank you for your info.
Last edited by Flatspin_Fumble; 5th Apr 2010 at 21:53.
towser, I had already noticed the vibration/ buffetting on a couple of earlier flights... maybe because I was interested in seeing the spoilers pop up on the approach,,,
was wondering why they have started making the announcement?
presume they have had some comments..
BTW- the vibration is no big deal...
was wondering why they have started making the announcement?
presume they have had some comments..
BTW- the vibration is no big deal...
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The last three RJs will be withdrawn as follows;
- G-CFAA (E3373) on 19/4
- G-LCYB (E2383) on 31/5 -> NEW, was 21/6*
- G-LCYC (E2385) on 15/6 -> NEW, was 21/6*
* Note. Can't find double confirmation so might be different.
EMB190 delivery dates have changed & are now expected to be:
G-LCYK (19000343) on 10/4 with service entry due 15/4 -> First picture here.
G-LCYL (19000346) on 29&30/04 & 01/05with service entry due 30/5 (?)
G-LCYM (19000351) on 27/28/29/5 with service entry due 2/6
G-LCYN (190003??) on 13/11 with service entry due 22/11 -> Delayed delivery.
- G-CFAA (E3373) on 19/4
- G-LCYB (E2383) on 31/5 -> NEW, was 21/6*
- G-LCYC (E2385) on 15/6 -> NEW, was 21/6*
* Note. Can't find double confirmation so might be different.
EMB190 delivery dates have changed & are now expected to be:
G-LCYK (19000343) on 10/4 with service entry due 15/4 -> First picture here.
G-LCYL (19000346) on 29&30/04 & 01/05with service entry due 30/5 (?)
G-LCYM (19000351) on 27/28/29/5 with service entry due 2/6
G-LCYN (190003??) on 13/11 with service entry due 22/11 -> Delayed delivery.
Last edited by DutchBird-757; 16th Apr 2010 at 20:30. Reason: Added G-LCYL/M correct delivery info
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vibration/ buffet on Emb 170s. .
maybe while we are twiddling our thumbs we could come up with an appropriate announcement for the approach into LCY.. I was thinking of . .
"the extra noise and vibration you hear is the Captain firing the retro-rockets so we don't slam into the runway in a ball of fire at 200 mph. You might like to place your head betwen your legs and kiss your @rse goodbye.."
any better suggestions ??
maybe while we are twiddling our thumbs we could come up with an appropriate announcement for the approach into LCY.. I was thinking of . .
"the extra noise and vibration you hear is the Captain firing the retro-rockets so we don't slam into the runway in a ball of fire at 200 mph. You might like to place your head betwen your legs and kiss your @rse goodbye.."
any better suggestions ??
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Last RJ85 flight
Does anyone know the flight details of the last revenue RJ85's flight before it exits service on the 15 June??
Also where and when it is planned to position for storage?
Also where and when it is planned to position for storage?
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Looks like the last RJ revenue flight will be on June 13th to BCN and back. It will then position to Kemble on the 15th. Before that there are a couple of BCN's and a single GLA and that's it.
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Whilst I assume BA Cityflyer. being a subsiduary of British Airways, will not be affected by any industrial action as was the case by Unites pathetic action, a few weeks ago, do any of you guys know of any possible strike dates? Or is it now history and the spec wearing, mclinty or what ever his name is, has called it a day and realised the WW is the boss.
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What are they going to do with it when it reaches Kemble? Put it up for auction or stick it in a museum? Its always sad to see airframes go, but life goes on, feel the same about my series 2a Landy , 1966, but apart from a flat battery, its a good one, just like the RJ, made in Great Britain and proud of that.
Delighted and nice to see the new fleet being introduced, should mix well with the Flybe business model in a couple of years.
Delighted and nice to see the new fleet being introduced, should mix well with the Flybe business model in a couple of years.
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Well if there has been a date selected then we'll find our through newspapers etc first I presume. Luckely BACF stays business as usual.
Once the aircraft reach Kemble it's handed back to the leasing company and then it's end of story as far as BA is concerned. G-BZAW has already found a new owner and maybe 3 others as well.
The stories about BACF and Flybe have been going round for ages. Same as full integration within BA. Speculation aside, whatever happens let's just hope it's in our best interest. I say, bring on the Bombardier C-Series...
Once the aircraft reach Kemble it's handed back to the leasing company and then it's end of story as far as BA is concerned. G-BZAW has already found a new owner and maybe 3 others as well.
The stories about BACF and Flybe have been going round for ages. Same as full integration within BA. Speculation aside, whatever happens let's just hope it's in our best interest. I say, bring on the Bombardier C-Series...
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It appears there are some charters lined up for Summer 2011 already, flying for Thomson Airways.
GLA-MAH-GLA as BA2330/2380 on Fridays is one somebody pointed out to me.
E190 operated I'd presume. There's going to be some happy pax when they see the legroom compared to TOM's own metal.
GLA-MAH-GLA as BA2330/2380 on Fridays is one somebody pointed out to me.
E190 operated I'd presume. There's going to be some happy pax when they see the legroom compared to TOM's own metal.
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Is BACF planning to operate any charter flights during Winter 10/11
Also wth BACF adding another E190 in November, is there any word of some new routes being added this winter
Had a look at the Thomson brochure and it looks like BACF are operating the following charter flights ex GLA Summer 2011
Friday's
GLA-PMI-GLA-MAH-GLA
Saturday
GLA-ALC-GLA
Sunday
GLA-FAO-GLA
Thomas Cook have the following BACF charter flight operating ex GLA
Sunday
GLA-AGP-GLA
Also wth BACF adding another E190 in November, is there any word of some new routes being added this winter
GLA-MAH-GLA as BA2330/2380 on Fridays is one somebody pointed out to me.
Friday's
GLA-PMI-GLA-MAH-GLA
Saturday
GLA-ALC-GLA
Sunday
GLA-FAO-GLA
Thomas Cook have the following BACF charter flight operating ex GLA
Sunday
GLA-AGP-GLA
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LCY to IBZ and PMI
Article taken from BA News online.
The flight will operate 2 x weekly from 17th September to 31st October:
London City to Palma
BA8483 LCY 07:10 PMI 10:25 --- Friday Only ---
BA8483 LCY 13:00 PMI 16:15 --- Sunday Only ---
BA8484 PMI 11:10 LCY 12:25 --- Friday Only ---
BA8484 PMI 17:00 LCY 18:15 --- Sunday Only ---
London City to Ibiza
BA8461 LCY 07:00 IBZ 10:15 --- Friday Only ---
BA8461 LCY 12:55 IBZ 16:10 --- Sunday Only ---
BA8462 IBZ 11:00 LCY 12:25 --- Friday Only ---
BA8462 IBZ 16:55 LCY 18:10 --- Sunday Only ---
Flights will be operated by a 98 seater E190SR.
I am guessing that these routes will be returning next summer then...........
Looking towards the Winter schedule.
So far I have noticed that NCE is set to operate 4 x Weekly and BCN 3 x Weekly.
GVA looks like it is set to return in December. With a daily flight Monday to Friday and 2 flights on a Sunday as W09/10.
Has anyone heard if BACF will add any new routes this Winter especially since they will take delivery of another E190 in November.
Routes extended for island hotspots
British Airways' new London City flights to the Balearic Islands have proved so popular with customers that the routes are to be extended this autumn.
The summer-only flights, launched in May, were due to end in September, but will now be extended for a further five weeks. The Friday and Sunday flights to Mallorca and Ibiza, on brand new Embraer 190 aircraft, will continue until October 31, enabling a long weekend or longer breaks. The extension also means flights will operate until the end of the school half-term holidays.
Luke Hayhoe, commercial manager for BA CityFlyer, said: "These leisure routes have really taken off from London City, they proved so popular that we have already increased frequency to Mallorca to five flights a week and to Ibiza to four flights a week in July and August. "Now we have the opportunity to extend the season and customers can enjoy some late sun with the excellent autumn climate that the Balearic Islands can offer."
The summer-only flights, launched in May, were due to end in September, but will now be extended for a further five weeks. The Friday and Sunday flights to Mallorca and Ibiza, on brand new Embraer 190 aircraft, will continue until October 31, enabling a long weekend or longer breaks. The extension also means flights will operate until the end of the school half-term holidays.
Luke Hayhoe, commercial manager for BA CityFlyer, said: "These leisure routes have really taken off from London City, they proved so popular that we have already increased frequency to Mallorca to five flights a week and to Ibiza to four flights a week in July and August. "Now we have the opportunity to extend the season and customers can enjoy some late sun with the excellent autumn climate that the Balearic Islands can offer."
The flight will operate 2 x weekly from 17th September to 31st October:
London City to Palma
BA8483 LCY 07:10 PMI 10:25 --- Friday Only ---
BA8483 LCY 13:00 PMI 16:15 --- Sunday Only ---
BA8484 PMI 11:10 LCY 12:25 --- Friday Only ---
BA8484 PMI 17:00 LCY 18:15 --- Sunday Only ---
London City to Ibiza
BA8461 LCY 07:00 IBZ 10:15 --- Friday Only ---
BA8461 LCY 12:55 IBZ 16:10 --- Sunday Only ---
BA8462 IBZ 11:00 LCY 12:25 --- Friday Only ---
BA8462 IBZ 16:55 LCY 18:10 --- Sunday Only ---
Flights will be operated by a 98 seater E190SR.
I am guessing that these routes will be returning next summer then...........
Looking towards the Winter schedule.
So far I have noticed that NCE is set to operate 4 x Weekly and BCN 3 x Weekly.
GVA looks like it is set to return in December. With a daily flight Monday to Friday and 2 flights on a Sunday as W09/10.
Has anyone heard if BACF will add any new routes this Winter especially since they will take delivery of another E190 in November.
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I notice there are two LCY-EDI flights scheduled within five minutes of each other on Sat July 10, at 0840 and 0845. Is that an error in the GDS or can I book with confidence? Thanks.