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Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2014, 19:41
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,181,152
Posted By fireloop

If you don't know for sure... don't post. ...

If you don't know for sure... don't post.

A/P will disengage.
After fuel starvation it becomes a big glider... gliding all the way down at the speed with which it was happily cruising along.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2013, 21:59
Replies: 109
Views: 25,744
Posted By fireloop

Looking for advice: ex Jaguar GR1(a) pilots/maint.

We're a small team interested in producing a pc flightsimulation on the subject. This is a long term project. We don't anticipate a release until 2015 at the earliest.

We're looking for ex Jaguar...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2012, 22:51
Replies: 102
Views: 32,725
Posted By fireloop

Disconnect the AP/AT on departure/arrival... and...

Disconnect the AP/AT on departure/arrival... and no; not at 500ft. That will keep your stick 'n rudder skills reasonably sharp... regardless what your company's 'rulebook' says about the use of...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jul 2010, 20:10
Replies: 70
Views: 31,035
Posted By fireloop

Not strange at all... Xwind limitations for a...

Not strange at all... Xwind limitations for a (777-) autoland are far less than the max. demonstrated xwind. I wonder why that is? Having said that; I'm okay with "George" using its technique... upto...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2008, 20:20
Replies: 949
Views: 424,997
Posted By fireloop

and/or damage to third parties...;)

and/or damage to third parties...;)
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
21st Nov 2007, 20:48
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By fireloop

Been flying "little birds" since 1988. Swapped my...

Been flying "little birds" since 1988. Swapped my B737 for a nice, shiny B777. Big bucks, less work... and I get to watch 2(!) movies while cruising towards my destination some 13 hours away...
Did...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2006, 19:36
Replies: 106
Views: 22,158
Posted By fireloop

@ph-gjk Frankly I don't care what the dutch...

@ph-gjk

Frankly I don't care what the dutch EZY pilots want. I do know that you have no idea what you're talking about...

1) It is by no means a given that you start off as a relief- pilot. In...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2006, 14:21
Replies: 153
Views: 27,723
Posted By fireloop

Re: Detaining pax on board - Legalities?

No, I believe you cannot be sued. Your responsibility for taking care begins as soon as the passenger puts his/her foot on the steps of the aircraft with the intention of travelling. It ends as soon...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jan 2006, 14:28
Replies: 153
Views: 27,723
Posted By fireloop

De-Icing is for wimps... The snow will blow off...

De-Icing is for wimps... The snow will blow off the wings during the take-off roll. Whats the big deal? :ouch:
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Dec 2005, 07:17
Replies: 2
Views: 4,178
Posted By fireloop

Red face quoted from the flyertalk.com website... ...

quoted from the flyertalk.com website...



Assuming the pax did not misinterpret what has been said, the captain deserves a firm kick in the nads for saying something stupid like that.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Nov 2005, 06:59
Replies: 29
Views: 8,345
Posted By fireloop

Question Egypt -> Munich Why would you want to fly...

Egypt -> Munich

Why would you want to fly via Ankara and Istanbul? Dispatch error? Sight-seeing? Journo typo?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2005, 15:00
Replies: 94
Views: 34,194
Posted By fireloop

I work for a well known european airline and I...

I work for a well known european airline and I can unequivocally state that my salary is quite a bit higher than that.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2005, 08:21
Replies: 152
Views: 31,521
Posted By fireloop

This 737-FO still uses compass/rose mode during...

This 737-FO still uses compass/rose mode during non-precision approaches. Many times a get puzzled looks from the "old dog" in the left seat... "uh... yeah, ok.... are you sure?". I kid you not!...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jul 2005, 10:50
Replies: 4
Views: 2,198
Posted By fireloop

Cool Yes, I do this all the time. :ok:

Yes, I do this all the time. :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jul 2005, 07:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,198
Posted By fireloop

Asiana Pilot's Strike

How about this for objective news reporting...



This is just too funny... oh well... Entire article can be found at; http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/opinion/200507/kt2005072516434754050.htm
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
24th Jul 2005, 16:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,002
Posted By fireloop

I believe this is perfectly legal... Your duty...

I believe this is perfectly legal... Your duty time starts at 17:55. Since you haven't actually reported in yet, they're free to change your schedule as they see fit... As far as the company is...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2005, 14:45
Replies: 52
Views: 15,167
Posted By fireloop

Veeeeeee oooooooooon... ooops! Nosewheel was...

Veeeeeee oooooooooon... ooops!

Nosewheel was off the ground?! If that were the case there'd be some "splainin' to doooo!"
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd May 2005, 17:05
Replies: 31
Views: 10,298
Posted By fireloop

donpizmeov I have worked in "third world"...

donpizmeov


I have worked in "third world" nations and I've never, ever, been a member of a union. At one time "management" has asked me to take a C172 across 300NM of water without any...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd May 2005, 16:11
Replies: 31
Views: 10,298
Posted By fireloop

411a, You what??!! That telex...

411a,



You what??!!

That telex from "management" does not hold up in court if you, heaven forbid, end up in a tight spot after a "questionable" decision. "Management" will tell the court...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2005, 10:08
Replies: 18
Views: 3,262
Posted By fireloop

Smile Never mind the fact that those plastic knives...

Never mind the fact that those plastic knives were as sharp as a razor. Metal knives never posed a real threat.

Ah yes, "Grosse Pointe Blank"... one of my all time favourite movies! Good to see a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Feb 2005, 08:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,478
Posted By fireloop

Europe has gone mad... Am I understanding this...

Europe has gone mad... Am I understanding this correctly? We're going to tax kerosene to help pay for 3rd world countries???... AND we'll ask the USA if they're willing to join???? Yeah, right......
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2005, 15:00
Replies: 11
Views: 4,564
Posted By fireloop

I for one hope to retire at 59. I have no desire...

I for one hope to retire at 59. I have no desire to keep working in ever deteriorating conditions. I'd like to enjoy my pension and do things I'm not able to do now because of time-constraints. Not...
Forum: Questions
1st Feb 2005, 12:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,750
Posted By fireloop

-200 carries less passengers. -200 engines have...

-200 carries less passengers.
-200 engines have a smaller diameter than the -400.
-200 is definately older than the -400 and makes a lot more noise.
-400 devided by 200 equals 2 which is the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2005, 15:13
Replies: 55
Views: 18,323
Posted By fireloop

7 1/2 hrs. is the absolute minimum. Anything less...

7 1/2 hrs. is the absolute minimum. Anything less is considered to be "ground time".

You're probably getting your "CAO" (T&C's for you anglo-saxons) confused with the legal minima... Back to the...
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