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Forum: Middle East
30th Mar 2013, 21:47
Replies: 42
Views: 27,790
Posted By tournesol

Flytdeck, you are very wise indeed. The people...

Flytdeck, you are very wise indeed.
The people who are bitching, are the ones who cannot find solutions to their own miseries and blame the whole world for their missfortunes.
Very sad indeed.
:ok:
Forum: Middle East
25th Mar 2013, 18:46
Replies: 42
Views: 27,790
Posted By tournesol

Any company should get rid of any pilot who tries...

Any company should get rid of any pilot who tries to be an a.....hole.
Isn't that fair ?
The vast majority of us perform our duties as per our contracts. If we don't like it, we leave for greener...
Forum: Middle East
24th Mar 2013, 22:29
Replies: 42
Views: 27,790
Posted By tournesol

"the same in the UK or Europe we'd be racist,...

"the same in the UK or Europe we'd be racist, sexist, ageist, discriminatory, nasty, slave dealing infidels"

1.Would you employ expats in the UK or Europe?

2.Whoever told you life is fair, lied...
Forum: Middle East
4th Mar 2012, 18:45
Replies: 3
Views: 2,114
Posted By tournesol

Emirates Cargo

Transiting through DXB, I noticed a B74F. I missed the tail number as it was dark. Just out of curiosity does Emirates operate a separate Cargo outfit ?
Are these airplanes owned by the airline or...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Nov 2011, 17:45
Replies: 66
Views: 9,954
Posted By tournesol

Itsresidualmate, I totally agree with you. I...

Itsresidualmate,

I totally agree with you. I have tried to say the same thing but I was accused of all sort of things. :ok:
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Nov 2011, 03:46
Replies: 66
Views: 9,954
Posted By tournesol

Grounded 27, Wether we like it or not,...

Grounded 27,

Wether we like it or not, changes will always happen.
Not too long ago they had 5 crew members in the cockpit of large airliners.
Over the years, the wireless radio operator...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Nov 2011, 19:56
Replies: 66
Views: 9,954
Posted By tournesol

Greatwhitehunter, I have never been...

Greatwhitehunter,
I have never been disrespecfull to anyone because of their profession, race religion, sex orientation or skin color.
Funny enough I happen to have a number of LMEs friends that I...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Nov 2011, 19:19
Replies: 66
Views: 9,954
Posted By tournesol

Mat Max, I feel sad that you are offended by my...

Mat Max,
I feel sad that you are offended by my opinion. What God given right do you have to disrespect other ppl opinions? The use of the f*** only shows your imaturity.
If you feel pilots have...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Nov 2011, 13:55
Replies: 66
Views: 9,954
Posted By tournesol

Pilots and engineers are very different...

Pilots and engineers are very different professions.
They are both equally indispensable members of the aviation community.
I don't know enough about the engineers or pilots shortages, so no...
Forum: Middle East
21st Nov 2011, 05:59
Replies: 22
Views: 7,294
Posted By tournesol

I symphatise with you. I don't like the bonding...

I symphatise with you. I don't like the bonding system either.
The way I see it, it is up to you to evaluate the pros and cons of the whole deal. If you think it is not fair, don't sign the contract...
Forum: Middle East
29th Aug 2011, 16:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,282
Posted By tournesol

Gulf Air A320

Just saw on al Jazeera, a GF A320 skidded off the runway in India (I missed the name of the airport).

I understand the evacuation went ok, with only one passenger injured.

Any body got any more...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Aug 2011, 11:48
Replies: 6
Views: 5,063
Posted By tournesol

Thanks a lot. All your comments have been...

Thanks a lot.

All your comments have been very helpfull

:ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Aug 2011, 19:17
Replies: 6
Views: 5,063
Posted By tournesol

Dual type ratings

I would appreciate any guidance on EASA or FAA rulings to hold dual type ratings.
I understand it is allowed provided some conditions are met. I can't seem to find the literature on the subject as...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Jul 2011, 11:48
Replies: 99
Views: 33,940
Posted By tournesol

Vortex, I am sure you have your reasons, most...

Vortex,
I am sure you have your reasons, most of them I can relate to. I don't doubt that you have safety as your primary goal.

As an ICAO member state, if you you want to update or improve...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Jul 2011, 07:26
Replies: 99
Views: 33,940
Posted By tournesol

To add the non standards ATC calls in the UK...

To add the non standards ATC calls in the UK airspace.
1. The idea of "say aircraft type to Radar" Why ???? Doesn't the controller have this information ? We are just blocking the freq which is...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Feb 2011, 13:31
Replies: 25
Views: 21,620
Posted By tournesol

Sorry to side track the conversation. Would...

Sorry to side track the conversation.

Would a full type rating required for someone with the GIV rating to convert to the G 550? Or is it just the differences ? The two types are not all different...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Dec 2009, 10:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By tournesol

Hi Speedbird777. I am not a medical personel,...

Hi Speedbird777.
I am not a medical personel, but may I suggest you contact the UK CAA directly for the info that you need.

CAA
Medical Department
T:01293 573700
E-mail: [email protected]...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Dec 2009, 07:56
Replies: 14
Views: 3,585
Posted By tournesol

Hi Moonunit, you are right only an aviation...

Hi Moonunit,
you are right only an aviation cardiologist can give a definitive answer.
before you head in direction of self funded pilot cadet, I would suggest you discuss this with AME(aviation...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Dec 2009, 12:44
Replies: 14
Views: 3,585
Posted By tournesol

I have 2 questions on the subject. 1. what...

I have 2 questions on the subject.

1. what type of exercises if any is recommended for someone with ectopics ?

2. someone with ectopics under control with the help of beta blocker and remains...
Forum: Flight Testing
27th Mar 2009, 10:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,616
Posted By tournesol

Thank you all for taking the time to reply....

Thank you all for taking the time to reply. Forgive me for not writing clearly, as English is not my first language. As JD says, I will contact the manufactures test pilots.

What I would like is...
Forum: Flight Testing
27th Mar 2009, 08:15
Replies: 42
Views: 9,926
Posted By tournesol

My simple advice, dont even think about it. ...

My simple advice, dont even think about it.
Next time you are in the sim, you try and see the results for yourself.
It might help if you were to brush up on the basics of aerodymic. In prticular...
Forum: Flight Testing
26th Mar 2009, 16:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,616
Posted By tournesol

Test flt program

I am trying to find materials that will help me put together a generic post maintenance test flts programs for an organization.
It should cover both fixed and rotary wings.
Any help/guidance will...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Dec 2008, 14:01
Replies: 76
Views: 62,752
Posted By tournesol

Safetypee, Tx for the link. It is indeed...

Safetypee,
Tx for the link. It is indeed educational and a refresher for the more seasoned aviators. Throughout, I have not seen anywhere suggesting to fly below Vref.
My opinions have been formed...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2008, 16:16
Replies: 76
Views: 62,752
Posted By tournesol

If you have been in icing conditions for an...

If you have been in icing conditions for an extended period of time, and at 50ft you fly below Vref, you will drop like stone. The stalling caractristics are based on a clean wing. The 1.30 and (1.23...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Oct 2008, 12:08
Replies: 48
Views: 7,241
Posted By tournesol

If I may add, the B747 is also certified for...

If I may add, the B747 is also certified for initiating a take off with an engine out. This is a special procedure that is sometimes performed by different operators.
This obviously is for...
Forum: Middle East
14th Oct 2008, 11:46
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By tournesol

manufacturers are including free Type Ratings in...

manufacturers are including free Type Ratings in their selling prices of brand new aircrafts.

No my friend there is no such thing as free type rating offered by the manufacturer. := This is just...
Forum: Tech Log
10th May 2008, 11:16
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By tournesol

Psychologically, you may feel safer by tuning the...

Psychologically, you may feel safer by tuning the Wx radar. But I beleive it is a midwife tale.
Have a look at Venice airport, Italy Jepp 10-9. They instruct the pilots to switch on the Wx radar for...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2008, 20:33
Replies: 22
Views: 5,303
Posted By tournesol

In my view the decision to go around at low...

In my view the decision to go around at low altitude should not be taken lightly. Especially in VMC conditions, where the arriving pilot has the departing traffic in sight.
One should bear in mind...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jan 2008, 20:03
Replies: 17
Views: 3,026
Posted By tournesol

Go ahead use the "F" word. It makes you feel...

Go ahead use the "F" word. It makes you feel cool, mature, adult and macho.
:D
Forum: Middle East
21st Jan 2008, 17:00
Replies: 17
Views: 3,026
Posted By tournesol

If you have ever been involved in accident; being...

If you have ever been involved in accident; being in an aiplane, a car, a boat, etc... you will denfinitelly call this a sad event.
As for a bent 777 I am sure there are plenty of ppl who are...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jan 2008, 16:05
Replies: 17
Views: 3,026
Posted By tournesol

Humor ? what humor. I can only see a bunch of...

Humor ? what humor.
I can only see a bunch of unhappy, miserable kids who unfortunately operate in the real world which is too mature for them.
They take their perceived problems and aggravations...
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2007, 17:38
Replies: 11
Views: 1,684
Posted By tournesol

A question for OOMS. why is it when the...

A question for OOMS.
why is it when the controllers give a route clearence, they first give the airway designation (which is the norm) then they go on and name all the waypoints along the route ?
I...
Forum: Middle East
28th May 2007, 17:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,130
Posted By tournesol

isn't the trend around the wolrd to privatise ?

isn't the trend around the wolrd to privatise ?
Forum: African Aviation
28th May 2007, 17:49
Replies: 30
Views: 5,102
Posted By tournesol

in extreme sucumstances the tc must say calmly...

in extreme sucumstances the tc must say calmly but firmly " I HAVE CONTROL".
shouting and yelling causes only tensions and bad feelings.
at least that is what they teach in crm classes.
Forum: Middle East
21st Apr 2007, 19:46
Replies: 25
Views: 4,856
Posted By tournesol

Some companies intruct their crews that after the...

Some companies intruct their crews that after the second missed approach, the third try should only be attempted if a major improvement in the conditions has been observed(P.S. the wordings are mine...
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