How to annoy SLF
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Well the most annoying experience onboard happened a couple of years back.
Abroad a half empty Indian Airlines flight enroute to BKK from SIN, I eagerly wait for my lunch.
The flight purser spends ten minutes literally thrusting non vegetarian meals into people he served in the previous three four rows who either wanted vegetarian meals or no meals. Finally he approaches me to tell blandly that there are no more non vegetarian meals left in the plane leaving me stuck with an apolgy of a VEGETARIAN Meal I am sure the gentleman concerned woud have run a mile from!
Abroad a half empty Indian Airlines flight enroute to BKK from SIN, I eagerly wait for my lunch.
The flight purser spends ten minutes literally thrusting non vegetarian meals into people he served in the previous three four rows who either wanted vegetarian meals or no meals. Finally he approaches me to tell blandly that there are no more non vegetarian meals left in the plane leaving me stuck with an apolgy of a VEGETARIAN Meal I am sure the gentleman concerned woud have run a mile from!
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To those who dislike the term "Self Loading Freight", check out the Passenger term below. (I left the other translations in 'cos I thought they might amuse you!'')
Translations of English Aviation Terms for German Speaking Pilots
PROPELLER---Der Airfloggen Pushenthruster
ENGINE---Der Noisenmaken Pistonpusher Das Turnens Der Airfloggenfan Pushenthruster
JET ENGINE---Der Schreemen Skullschplitten Firespitten Smokenmaken Airpushbacken Thrustermaker Mit Compressorsqueezn Und Turbinespinnen Bladenrotors (made by Pratt & Whitney).
CONTROL COLUMN---Der Pushenpullen Bankenyanken Schtick
RUDDER PEDALS---Der Tailschwingen Yawmaken Werks
PILOT---Der Pushenpullen Bankenyanken Tailschwingen Werker
STUDENT PILOT---Der Dumbkolf Das Learnen Fliegen Un Hopen To Jobenfinden Mit Der Airlinens
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR---Der Timenbuilder Mit Less Den 1000 Hrs Multienginefliegen, Teachen Dumbkopfs To Fliegen Vile Waitenwatchen Fer der Letter Mit Der Joboffering Frum United
PARACHUTE---Der Stringencotten Das Est Usen To Floaten Der Tailschwingen Pushenpullen Bankyanken Werker Down To Earthen Ven Der Fliegenwagen Est Kaputen
JET TRANSPORT---Der Muchen Overgrossen Biggenmother Das Ist Fliegen Highenfaster Mit All der Mach Und Flightenlevels
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT---Das Grosse Overpaiden Und Under Werken Whinencomplainer Biggen Schmuck Dat Fliegen Mit Das Big Airlinen
PASSENGER---Der Dumbkoph das Est Strappened en Der Baacken Mit Der Other Dumbkopfs Das Est Expecten To Leave Undgo On Scheduledtimen Und Arriven Mit Der Luggagebags Someplaceneisen
FAA---Der Friggenfliegen Dumbkopf Schmucks Das Maken Alder Rulens Und Regulations
My apologies to German speaking Ppruners - it's only our warped British sense of humour!!! LOL
Translations of English Aviation Terms for German Speaking Pilots
PROPELLER---Der Airfloggen Pushenthruster
ENGINE---Der Noisenmaken Pistonpusher Das Turnens Der Airfloggenfan Pushenthruster
JET ENGINE---Der Schreemen Skullschplitten Firespitten Smokenmaken Airpushbacken Thrustermaker Mit Compressorsqueezn Und Turbinespinnen Bladenrotors (made by Pratt & Whitney).
CONTROL COLUMN---Der Pushenpullen Bankenyanken Schtick
RUDDER PEDALS---Der Tailschwingen Yawmaken Werks
PILOT---Der Pushenpullen Bankenyanken Tailschwingen Werker
STUDENT PILOT---Der Dumbkolf Das Learnen Fliegen Un Hopen To Jobenfinden Mit Der Airlinens
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR---Der Timenbuilder Mit Less Den 1000 Hrs Multienginefliegen, Teachen Dumbkopfs To Fliegen Vile Waitenwatchen Fer der Letter Mit Der Joboffering Frum United
PARACHUTE---Der Stringencotten Das Est Usen To Floaten Der Tailschwingen Pushenpullen Bankyanken Werker Down To Earthen Ven Der Fliegenwagen Est Kaputen
JET TRANSPORT---Der Muchen Overgrossen Biggenmother Das Ist Fliegen Highenfaster Mit All der Mach Und Flightenlevels
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT---Das Grosse Overpaiden Und Under Werken Whinencomplainer Biggen Schmuck Dat Fliegen Mit Das Big Airlinen
PASSENGER---Der Dumbkoph das Est Strappened en Der Baacken Mit Der Other Dumbkopfs Das Est Expecten To Leave Undgo On Scheduledtimen Und Arriven Mit Der Luggagebags Someplaceneisen
FAA---Der Friggenfliegen Dumbkopf Schmucks Das Maken Alder Rulens Und Regulations
My apologies to German speaking Ppruners - it's only our warped British sense of humour!!! LOL
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I don't think that 15 hours in a tube can be made to look overly attractrive
There are airlines out there who know how to make it attractive.
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Thanks for the giggle bealine
So I'm a dumbkopf, now am I? LOL Well you my dear friend are a pludocrat
Wonder has Reddo copped yet that this was a made uppy word (it would fit well into The Communist Manifesto.) I challenge Airclues to find it in his new dictionary
So I'm a dumbkopf, now am I? LOL Well you my dear friend are a pludocrat
Wonder has Reddo copped yet that this was a made uppy word (it would fit well into The Communist Manifesto.) I challenge Airclues to find it in his new dictionary
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And I guess as usual this is the bit where we hear all about which ones they are/aren't again?!
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Reddo couldn't give a stuff about made up words, since she is in Austrailia having a life.
I wish i was there too, so i could top up the tan and also work on the accent too, since im an "imported" aussie
Enjoy Reddo
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Tristar Freak
I could make other comments but I'll tactfully refrain
However I'll be thinking about what you said when I take my four scheduled holidays abroad this year including a month long trip of western America & a week long trip of Norway, when I have a degree under my belt by around this time next year, while successfully holding down a job & taking weekends away in Ireland with my geology/maritime/hostelling/university (clubs) (could join more but I haven't time for it) for starters as well as nights out with my friends, attending lectures/lab sessions etc.
What constructive things do you do with your life may I ask, probably spend the whole time getting pissed in a pub if the truth be known...people in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones springs to mind.
Incidentally the first flight deck I ever visited was that of one of your beloved Tristars. It was a far more interesting & pleasureable experience than having met you on the net.
Cricky, look at Freaky's location.
A friggin plane spotter is telling me to get a life, jeez. How about that! LOL Looks like the only part of a Tristar you've ever seen are from the perimeter of an airport or the cabin mate!
Now take a hike & DON'T tell me how to live MY life!
Coco
I could make other comments but I'll tactfully refrain
However I'll be thinking about what you said when I take my four scheduled holidays abroad this year including a month long trip of western America & a week long trip of Norway, when I have a degree under my belt by around this time next year, while successfully holding down a job & taking weekends away in Ireland with my geology/maritime/hostelling/university (clubs) (could join more but I haven't time for it) for starters as well as nights out with my friends, attending lectures/lab sessions etc.
What constructive things do you do with your life may I ask, probably spend the whole time getting pissed in a pub if the truth be known...people in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones springs to mind.
Incidentally the first flight deck I ever visited was that of one of your beloved Tristars. It was a far more interesting & pleasureable experience than having met you on the net.
Cricky, look at Freaky's location.
on the fence near big aeroports
Now take a hike & DON'T tell me how to live MY life!
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Oh dear, you don't seem to take constructive criticism too well do you coco? I too shall tactfully refrain from making comments that may be too shocking for your prudish eyes.
I am pleased for you, I got my B.Sc. (Hons) 14 years ago, and an M.Sc. 10 years ago.
If the truth be known, I haven't been pissed, either in or out of a pub for quite a long time, so your version of my truth is way wide of the mark, no glasshouses here. As for my constructive pastimes, not that it is any of your business, but I am a Scout Leader and help provide IT support, on a voluntary basis, for our local handicapped school. What do you do?
Get back to me on that one when you have a commercial pilots licence as well, ok? I suspect I may have "visited" a few more flightdecks than you, deary.
Who made you a moderator? Incidentally, I don't believe I told how to live your life, there are enough people on the Agony Aunt forum telling you how to do that.
You have a nice day, now.
when I have a degree under my belt by around this time next year,
What constructive things do you do with your life may I ask, probably spend the whole time getting pissed in a pub if the truth be known...people in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones springs to mind.
A friggin plane spotter is telling me to get a life, jeez.
Now take a hike & DON'T tell me how to live MY life!
You have a nice day, now.
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Always have to have the last word then don't we Tristar
Whoever said I wanted to be a pilot, one's allowed be on PPRuNe (which incidentally I only spend a very limited amount of time on & post alot less on, tonnes less than most contributors here) & have no ambitions to be a pilot, which I haven't, a genuine interest in aviation is suffice, which I have.
Whoever said anything about me being a moderator. I've a right to defend myself against unfounded comments. You know draught all about my life or my circumstances so mind your own business.
Pruddish eh, so that's what having some self respect is called nowadays, & they wonder why so many young people are unhappy, maybe if they had boundaries they mightened be.
Oh incidentally I did pass an interview to teach a homeless person IT in transitory housing but he pulled out of the scheme before it started, in the meantime I help the homeless on my own bat.
I turned once to Agony Aunt for advice, big deal. The problems been sorted for your information. I deleted it for personal & safety reasons not that it's any of your business.
What fab holidays are you taking this year eh, not that I could really care less?
Please keep your smart comments to yourself in future & I've said Mind your own friggin boring business! If I want advice I've plenty of people to turn to.
Now there's some constructive advice & criticism for you, hope you take it well mate cause it's really meant to help you deary!
Have a nice life!
Whoever said I wanted to be a pilot, one's allowed be on PPRuNe (which incidentally I only spend a very limited amount of time on & post alot less on, tonnes less than most contributors here) & have no ambitions to be a pilot, which I haven't, a genuine interest in aviation is suffice, which I have.
Whoever said anything about me being a moderator. I've a right to defend myself against unfounded comments. You know draught all about my life or my circumstances so mind your own business.
Pruddish eh, so that's what having some self respect is called nowadays, & they wonder why so many young people are unhappy, maybe if they had boundaries they mightened be.
Oh incidentally I did pass an interview to teach a homeless person IT in transitory housing but he pulled out of the scheme before it started, in the meantime I help the homeless on my own bat.
I turned once to Agony Aunt for advice, big deal. The problems been sorted for your information. I deleted it for personal & safety reasons not that it's any of your business.
What fab holidays are you taking this year eh, not that I could really care less?
Please keep your smart comments to yourself in future & I've said Mind your own friggin boring business! If I want advice I've plenty of people to turn to.
Now there's some constructive advice & criticism for you, hope you take it well mate cause it's really meant to help you deary!
Have a nice life!
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I've a right to defend myself against unfounded comments. You know draught all about my life or my circumstances so mind your own business.
What fab holidays are you taking this year eh, not that I could really care less?
Please keep your smart comments to yourself in future
One can only hope your real life persona is more pleasant than your online one.
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Well the irony is amusing when you then read the title of this thread.
I am not sure I would waste any money on legal advice. Can you claim to have been libelled if you are an anonymous username ?
Still it would make a great jury trial.
Tristar Freak-v-Coconuts.
I am not sure I would waste any money on legal advice. Can you claim to have been libelled if you are an anonymous username ?
Still it would make a great jury trial.
Tristar Freak-v-Coconuts.
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A little bit of advice
Was hired for a job 1,200 miles from where I lived. Company payed commuting, hotel expenses etc. On the 3rd day of the job, I was invited to the weekly staff meeting.
These 2 people (co-workers) started going off at one another like you wouldn't believe. Neither of them lied or stretched the truth, they merely stated their own perspectives of what they thought the issues were. This went on for 20 minutes. I mean, both people let everything out. No holds barred.
After the meeting, my manager came over to me and stated that I looked fairly shocked at what I had seen. She then gave me some advice I have never forgotten:
"There were no personal attacks, just differences in opinion. Once it get's personal I stop the meeting and say PLAY NICELY CHILDREN"
The same goes here. Be nice to each other...without getting personal !!!
Newarksmells
These 2 people (co-workers) started going off at one another like you wouldn't believe. Neither of them lied or stretched the truth, they merely stated their own perspectives of what they thought the issues were. This went on for 20 minutes. I mean, both people let everything out. No holds barred.
After the meeting, my manager came over to me and stated that I looked fairly shocked at what I had seen. She then gave me some advice I have never forgotten:
"There were no personal attacks, just differences in opinion. Once it get's personal I stop the meeting and say PLAY NICELY CHILDREN"
The same goes here. Be nice to each other...without getting personal !!!
Newarksmells
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...Hear, hear! If you haven't got the ability to have a bloody good laugh, aviation probably ain't the right career and Pprune definitely ain't the right forum for ya!!!
I've come to clinches with a few good posters here on Pprune, but when things have got sticky, we've ended up amicably enough!
Life's serious enough without bad feelings on the forum!
I've come to clinches with a few good posters here on Pprune, but when things have got sticky, we've ended up amicably enough!
Life's serious enough without bad feelings on the forum!
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Following earlier comments in this thread regarding the euphemism "Self Loading Freight".
In my (long gone) days in TWA "Teeny Weeny Airways" otherwise known as the Army Air Corps. We flew flingwing (helicopters) generally referred to as cabs (Taxi Cabs). Our pax euphemism back then was "Talking Ballast".
Cheers
G Clubber
In my (long gone) days in TWA "Teeny Weeny Airways" otherwise known as the Army Air Corps. We flew flingwing (helicopters) generally referred to as cabs (Taxi Cabs). Our pax euphemism back then was "Talking Ballast".
Cheers
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Of course they do. And whenever they express the desire to do so, I promptly hand them out a comment form. It has some relevance only as long as someone up there in an office reads them.
