How's This for a Plan?
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From: UK
I love the UK, England can be a great place to live with easy access to most of Europe. Scotland is a bit more remote, but will appeal more to some people, less to others.
We have enjoyed strong economic growth, but the sentiment is not optimistic, with the threat of recession (and two poor summers doesn't help the mood
), so the timing for anyone re-locating might not be ideal.
Having said that, do a lot more research, and bear in mind that the best opportunities can often be found just before an economy emerges out of recession.
Good luck
We have enjoyed strong economic growth, but the sentiment is not optimistic, with the threat of recession (and two poor summers doesn't help the mood
), so the timing for anyone re-locating might not be ideal. Having said that, do a lot more research, and bear in mind that the best opportunities can often be found just before an economy emerges out of recession.
Good luck
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From: Center of the Universe
"having lived in Ireland & California, spent a !!!!load of time in England and Scotland working, and now living in New York"
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From: White Waltham, Prestwick & Calgary
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From: N20,W99
I have flown junk helicopters because I had to in order to have a job. Can you recite the procedure for a tail rotor failure? I've had it happen six times and never scratched the paint. I've had engines quit in the weirdest way possible and gotten my people safely to the ground.
I've flown twins and singles, and been thanked by the families of the people whose lives I've saved.
I've flown twins and singles, and been thanked by the families of the people whose lives I've saved.
You said you've had 6 tail rotor failures, and more than one engine failure, so to me it sounds as if you are "not doing any job at all" regarding making sure your aircraft is safe to fly, and I doubt that relaxed is going to do well at a place like Bristow.
I don't think 6 tail rotor failures and it's share of engine failures can be called "bad luck", it's more like carelesness about the aircraft you fly. The word Preflight comes to mind here.
You have been very close to instead of "being thanked for saving people in an emergency" being called "negligent and endangering the lives of the people who trusted you aboard those Junk Helicopters" you are talking about.
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From: Norfolk
Well, as a professional one would expect that you have taken an interest in the NTSB reports on your various incidents. References/links for the rest of us to peruse would therefore be easily available.....
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From: EGDC
Yes, his website does make it look like helicopter flying is a long way down his list of priorities.
Would you get in a helicopter with someone who looked like this?
Darren Raleigh - A Bard of the Harp - PICTURES
Would you get in a helicopter with someone who looked like this?
Darren Raleigh - A Bard of the Harp - PICTURES
Hovering AND talking
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From: Propping up bars in the Lands of D H Lawrence and Bishop Bonner
Originally Posted by ShyTorque
We got enough darned cats here,
I quite like his music; sort of stuff I murder on the banjo!
However, from an immigration point of view, it puts a different complexion on the situation as artists and musicians have different rules and criteria if they wish to live and work in the UK.
Cheers
Whirls
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From: EGDC
It's called banter Dan, lighten up
I'm sure someone of the stature of the multi-talented Lt Klije will come back with a witty riposte in due course.
He does, however, seem to have gone very quiet since the conflicting stories on two different threads were highlighted.
I'm sure someone of the stature of the multi-talented Lt Klije will come back with a witty riposte in due course.He does, however, seem to have gone very quiet since the conflicting stories on two different threads were highlighted.
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Am I missing something?
'I have flown junk helicopters because I had to in order to have a job. Can you recite the procedure for a tail rotor failure? I've had it happen six times and never scratched the paint. I've had engines quit in the weirdest way possible and gotten my people safely to the ground'.
I thought he was referring to flying model aircraft?
'I have flown junk helicopters because I had to in order to have a job. Can you recite the procedure for a tail rotor failure? I've had it happen six times and never scratched the paint. I've had engines quit in the weirdest way possible and gotten my people safely to the ground'.
I thought he was referring to flying model aircraft?
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From: EGDC
Clearly I have to spell out what I thought most would understand - I was referring to the 3rd picture on the bio page where Darren is in full Shakespearean Actor garb - a bit of a luvvie to us Brits.
Avoid imitations
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From: Wandering the FIR and cyberspace often at highly unsociable times
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShyTorque
We got enough darned cats here,
...and bitches, so it would seem!
Originally Posted by ShyTorque
We got enough darned cats here,
...and bitches, so it would seem!
Now just how did I guess that the Norfolk branch of the cats protection league would be first on the scene.....?
Talking of licence upgrades, Howgozit gal?
With regard to getting in a helicopter with someone who looks like this, yes I would and have in the past. My view (despite my previous banter), is that if he can get himself a licence and the right to work in UK, I wish good luck on him. Meanwhile, I'm off to harp lessons because they will obviously soon be needing a replacement over there.
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From: Retired to Bisley from the small African nation
Hi
The one thing missing from all the comments is anything about Aberdeen.
Now I was born there and lived all of my first 22 yrs there and a couple of the next 6 yrs, so I'm biased.
The best I can say is that Aberdeen (like Laphroaig) is an acquired taste. Its 56 and a lot degrees North (that's the same as the bottom of Alaska, and a hundred miles or so north of Moscow). I have bitter memories of winter snows, which weren't even pretty - the snow is just around melting and accumulates in heaps and gets unprettily in the way. The north-east wind anytime from November to March is just miserable.
I flew SAR for 5 years out of a base just north of Aberdeen. I frankly admit that I have diverted on a SAROp in a Sea King while Bristow's pilots out of Aberdeen were punching through the weather in a 61-N. I will not, for a variety of reasons, work for Bristows on the North Sea run. (OK I'm at the end of my career and don't need a job from them).
On the other hand, the Scottish education system is magnificent, so if you are bringing the kids you would do hard to do better. Also, Scottish healthcare is better than the UK generally (and is mostly free), and Aberdeen houses a fine teaching hospital with high skill levels.
And it's a remarkably civilised place given worldwide standards for oil cities.
Sven
The one thing missing from all the comments is anything about Aberdeen.
Now I was born there and lived all of my first 22 yrs there and a couple of the next 6 yrs, so I'm biased.
The best I can say is that Aberdeen (like Laphroaig) is an acquired taste. Its 56 and a lot degrees North (that's the same as the bottom of Alaska, and a hundred miles or so north of Moscow). I have bitter memories of winter snows, which weren't even pretty - the snow is just around melting and accumulates in heaps and gets unprettily in the way. The north-east wind anytime from November to March is just miserable.
I flew SAR for 5 years out of a base just north of Aberdeen. I frankly admit that I have diverted on a SAROp in a Sea King while Bristow's pilots out of Aberdeen were punching through the weather in a 61-N. I will not, for a variety of reasons, work for Bristows on the North Sea run. (OK I'm at the end of my career and don't need a job from them).
On the other hand, the Scottish education system is magnificent, so if you are bringing the kids you would do hard to do better. Also, Scottish healthcare is better than the UK generally (and is mostly free), and Aberdeen houses a fine teaching hospital with high skill levels.
And it's a remarkably civilised place given worldwide standards for oil cities.
Sven
