The Emirates FACTS thread
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From: Luton
36 hours? Thank goodness for that, I was assuming that it would be the old minumum rest that we 'enjoyed' when the Sydney flights first started via Singapore.
I know this is the FACTS thread, but when the B777-300ER starts arriving can we asssume that all the A340-500 ultra long haul will transfer to this aircraft with the advantage of the same range but with greater capacity? If so what will the -500s do?
I know this is the FACTS thread, but when the B777-300ER starts arriving can we asssume that all the A340-500 ultra long haul will transfer to this aircraft with the advantage of the same range but with greater capacity? If so what will the -500s do?
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From: Not sure now
I know this is the FACTS thread, but when the B777-300ER starts arriving can we asssume that all the A340-500 ultra long haul will transfer to this aircraft with the advantage of the same range but with greater capacity? If so what will the -500s do?
TP
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From: The lion city
TP
747-400 is "THE" only airplane that is capable of doing long haul flight without any restrictions.
I am sure 777-300ER can do SYD or MEL with only few restrictions as 777-200ER in SQ does TPE-LAX regularly without any payload restrictions even on a most unfavorable conditions from LAX-TPE which on a certain day can be 14.5 hours across Pacific.
747-400 is "THE" only airplane that is capable of doing long haul flight without any restrictions.
I am sure 777-300ER can do SYD or MEL with only few restrictions as 777-200ER in SQ does TPE-LAX regularly without any payload restrictions even on a most unfavorable conditions from LAX-TPE which on a certain day can be 14.5 hours across Pacific.
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From: On the Beach
FACT:
The waiver for FTL from the GCAA enabling the 8 day Brisbane pattern is due to run out 31 March this year according to the FCI. Any bets on an extension???!!! Or should that be an extension to the extension to the previous extension?
No doubt the newly instigated company fatigue monitoring group will be recommending a return to normal FTL rules......
Still never mind apparently it's not a tiring trip, as explained by management at the last pilot meeting. Keep Discovering......
The waiver for FTL from the GCAA enabling the 8 day Brisbane pattern is due to run out 31 March this year according to the FCI. Any bets on an extension???!!! Or should that be an extension to the extension to the previous extension?
No doubt the newly instigated company fatigue monitoring group will be recommending a return to normal FTL rules......
Still never mind apparently it's not a tiring trip, as explained by management at the last pilot meeting. Keep Discovering......
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From: The Solar System
Arctaurus
Its for me to know & you to find out.
Don
Nah. QR has had its bit of bad press, though it doesn't bother me. I went for the interview simply to get an independent assessment of my competencies, you see over time and staying put one thinks that he is professionally good whereas that may be incorrect. So sometimes its nice to go for interviews without really being serious regarding moves.
Dave
In assuming a celebrity name you don't know everything. Learn to look beyond your nose.
For the benefit of all those interested in this thread, there is a continuation of this in Rumours & News ( SAME TOPIC).
Its for me to know & you to find out.
Don
Nah. QR has had its bit of bad press, though it doesn't bother me. I went for the interview simply to get an independent assessment of my competencies, you see over time and staying put one thinks that he is professionally good whereas that may be incorrect. So sometimes its nice to go for interviews without really being serious regarding moves.
Dave
In assuming a celebrity name you don't know everything. Learn to look beyond your nose.
For the benefit of all those interested in this thread, there is a continuation of this in Rumours & News ( SAME TOPIC).
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From: Varies!
Hey guys,VeniVediVici may have a point here.You see,before I came to Dubai I thought I was a safe, law abiding and considerate driver....of motor vehicles that is! After all, I have been driving a car now for well over 20 years and have not been tested since I first took my test many moons ago. Of course,Driving my car in a civilized European environment has probably made me not only complacent but in need of a reality check by some other independent authority to ensure my continuing professionalism at the wheel.
I therefore intend to take Veni's advice and will be booking myself in for a 'phantom' test with one of the local driving schools here in Dubai to gain an " independent assessment of my competencies"................now,where's the bloody horn on this car?
I therefore intend to take Veni's advice and will be booking myself in for a 'phantom' test with one of the local driving schools here in Dubai to gain an " independent assessment of my competencies"................now,where's the bloody horn on this car?