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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2014, 19:51
Replies: 123
Views: 41,604
Posted By boredcounter

First BA ones built from 82 so in service in 83...

First BA ones built from 82 so in service in 83 sounds about right. All of the first batch still going strong with DHK and EAT with the DHK ones carrying the same registrations now as when they...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
26th Nov 2013, 11:29
Replies: 62
Views: 24,182
Posted By boredcounter

Could have avoided all this debate by just doing...

Could have avoided all this debate by just doing the safe thing and landing prior to carrying out the safe take-off in strict adherence of SOP. Simple and as an added extra, no-one bats an eye at a...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2013, 07:01
Replies: 15
Views: 5,401
Posted By boredcounter

Incident: Flightline MD83 at Dublin on Aug 16th...

Incident: Flightline MD83 at Dublin on Aug 16th 2007, mistook hotel roof lights for approach lights (http://avherald.com/h?article=3fa877c1/0001)

Only 1.5 miles left I grant you, but alas it has...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2012, 22:24
Replies: 97
Views: 44,028
Posted By boredcounter

FlyBe expanded after 9/11 on the strength of the...

FlyBe expanded after 9/11 on the strength of the maintenance cash cow of Bombardier aircraft, have (and I dare say I have) missed something here?

My money is Norwegian becoming the new SAS as DAT...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Nov 2012, 22:18
Replies: 52
Views: 34,402
Posted By boredcounter

Groundie question, I think very relevant? ...

Groundie question, I think very relevant?

Have you over committed financially?
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Nov 2012, 22:03
Replies: 11
Views: 10,156
Posted By boredcounter

Key word there is Crew.......................... ...

Key word there is Crew..........................


Offloaded a Captain under much criticism as a Dispatcher / Operations Controller after his F/O could not work with him and stormed off..............
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Nov 2012, 21:36
Replies: 69
Views: 41,615
Posted By boredcounter

Horse p!ss mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the smell of...

Horse p!ss mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the smell of money ;-)
Forum: Tech Log
12th Nov 2012, 22:09
Replies: 17
Views: 3,741
Posted By boredcounter

It seems quite easy to me as an Ops Bod in...

It seems quite easy to me as an Ops Bod in Europe!
If you need extra fuel from experience, add it and do the paperwork required. As Captain and Flight Manager, you may just see a change in policy. ...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Nov 2012, 17:53
Replies: 195
Views: 137,161
Posted By boredcounter

Golf

And maybe if found innocent too, Sh!t sticks in this day and age.

Aviation is such a small World.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Sep 2012, 00:27
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,092
Posted By boredcounter

Sorry, been here before

FlyBe, will be best placed to exploit profit, as they did at BHX when all the routes 'folded' back then

My guess is a Flybe hangar before long
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2012, 22:56
Replies: 12
Views: 5,473
Posted By boredcounter

Refigerator sized

And I was going to buy an American fridge.....................

Happy to have many jobs in Seattle, just might have been one of your own who got it wrong?

Oh dear
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
9th Sep 2012, 22:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,290
Posted By boredcounter

Mo

Hey up bud, good to know people still want to come into this world!

Can you advise further what you are looking for?

Many here are very able to advise you, alas your post is a bit vague.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2012, 22:57
Replies: 37
Views: 21,113
Posted By boredcounter

mmm Just booked FR again, maybe I will see for...

mmm Just booked FR again, maybe I will see for myself if there are two available exits for pax. One is normally closed if an airbridge is used, never seen the Cabin Crew 'stand by' the Aft doors....
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
8th Aug 2012, 06:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,518
Posted By boredcounter

Why would any aircraft be dangerous to push back...

Why would any aircraft be dangerous to push back empty?

Why would any Airline backtrack on pushing out of a TIPO stand?

Both Ground and Airline surely have set procedures, and Ground have the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Aug 2012, 08:32
Replies: 12
Views: 14,984
Posted By boredcounter

From JAR ops: JAR-OPS 1.990 Number and...

From JAR ops:


JAR-OPS 1.990 Number and composition of cabin crew
(See ACJ OPS 1.990)
(a) An operator shall not operate an aeroplane with a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jul 2012, 18:57
Replies: 518
Views: 213,931
Posted By boredcounter

BOAC

That would indeed be a scenario I would be grateful to be a part of, and learn from.

However, I doubt from your profile you would define 'PROB30 TEMPO 500 FG' with no destination additional hold...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jul 2012, 17:45
Replies: 518
Views: 213,931
Posted By boredcounter

Indeed, FireFly is correct in definition. ...

Indeed, FireFly is correct in definition.

However, the number that will now call Ops for an adjustment to FOB when checking the weather, normally to save 2-3 mins of paperwork, leads me to believe...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jul 2012, 15:55
Replies: 41
Views: 26,275
Posted By boredcounter

Indeed and it starts when, the sports days that...

Indeed and it starts when, the sports days that is......................Groan as a tax payer
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jul 2012, 15:49
Replies: 41
Views: 26,275
Posted By boredcounter

I feel so safe now, what was the cost of that by...

I feel so safe now, what was the cost of that by the way?
Forum: Middle East
25th Jul 2012, 15:29
Replies: 137
Views: 21,484
Posted By boredcounter

Many cruise liners now carry 'Security warning...

Many cruise liners now carry 'Security warning KEEP AWAY XXX METERS' on large banners for all to see. Regardless of the language spoken and any maritime law applicable, in any stretch of water it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2012, 11:14
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,857
Posted By boredcounter

I was amazed, albeit 7 years ago, Eastern did not...

I was amazed, albeit 7 years ago, Eastern did not have H24 Ops, do they now?

Just wondering due the description of 'running the Airline early in the morning'

All the best
Bored
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
28th Oct 2011, 08:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,610
Posted By boredcounter

Have you tried

AirTanker at all, might be a first step?

If not, all you can do is AvTech2000 or FAA. Both as the previous poster said, not good to fund out of your own pocket.

Best of luck to you, hope it all...
Forum: Questions
28th Oct 2011, 08:54
Replies: 42
Views: 19,596
Posted By boredcounter

Well done

To the Crew and the AFS who appeared all over the A/c like a rash very quickly to protect from fire.

Good to see
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2011, 22:54
Replies: 10
Views: 3,884
Posted By boredcounter

Just a question

If the CTOT is based on revised declared taxi time of 40 minutes, ie CTOT is on schedule at EOBT + 40, when would you call for start? Are you guys driving made aware of this?

Bored
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2011, 22:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,526
Posted By boredcounter

David

Had this question from Crews many times.

It is all about fuel burn. The flight time and more important the fuel burn dictates the filed routing. Sometimes it seems crazy, but the computer works...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Aug 2011, 15:54
Replies: 14
Views: 4,407
Posted By boredcounter

Okav

Sorry to be boring here.

If you are quoting all inclusive fees, please include the A/C type? Include the same over-runs for the Spain school?

I have no desire to be a Pilot, and your post seems...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
31st Aug 2011, 13:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,832
Posted By boredcounter

Fine

You bet it is nothing like it was when I started out, way back then, Aviation was fun. I guess, many other trades were too though?

I agree with your summary every inch of the way, however, as much...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Aug 2011, 15:03
Replies: 30
Views: 6,749
Posted By boredcounter

Herc? Would that do it in civie life?

Herc? Would that do it in civie life?
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
19th Aug 2011, 15:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Posted By boredcounter

In the UK we refer them to the tech log and give...

In the UK we refer them to the tech log and give them a heads up if required. We in Ops are not as qualified as an Engineer.....................

Worked for me for 25 years.

I can discuss the...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
3rd Aug 2011, 11:55
Replies: 4
Views: 4,510
Posted By boredcounter

Just a theory

I am not ME nor do I have to plan Isolated (or as we call it) Island reserves.

Reading backwards, from point of arrival:

3.1
3.2
3.3

All burnt off, the cont fuel avoiding weather for...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2011, 09:48
Replies: 174
Views: 84,615
Posted By boredcounter

mat

APU inop is not a stopper on the B767-300 in my Co MEL. A reduction from 180 to 120, but crossing the pond, not a stopper.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jul 2011, 22:25
Replies: 174
Views: 84,615
Posted By boredcounter

Sassy

Please do not think I wish to have a go at all.

'Valerie refuses a flight, not only did she refuse, the crew following also refused.'

I prefer 'were unable to accept the aircraft, for the...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jul 2011, 06:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,516
Posted By boredcounter

PNF

As an Ops guy, the answer is go......

If I were an Engineer the answer is ?????????

If I were a pilot, the answer is: factor all deferred defects into the go/no go call.




Well done for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jul 2011, 09:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,691
Posted By boredcounter

Fixed

Then work backwards:

Petrol @ £1.30 and above a litre,
Gas prices with 'British Gas' going up by a suggested 18% so all will follow.

Add all stealth tax.

Ask more what it is worth, not the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Jul 2011, 08:47
Replies: 32
Views: 5,134
Posted By boredcounter

Northern

Happiness is setting foot on an aircraft owned from new by the same Airline for 20+ years and still going strong, to me that speaks volumes, unless they lost the other 10, but most don't ;-)

Just...
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