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Search: Posts Made By: Stu Bigzorst
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Forum: Rumours & News
11th Oct 2006, 22:10
Replies: 387
Views: 142,950
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Interesting. The FO's slightly poor training...

Interesting.

The FO's slightly poor training record is there in some detail. One of the causes is cited as CRM. There is this:

There were numerous remarks in the last five years by training and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Jan 2006, 09:01
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Re: C&P doesn't work in the new forum

Try here (http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=330825&postdays=0&postorder=asc&postsperpage=15&highlight=paste&start=0)

Odd that you're getting frame related context menus - they should...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2005, 07:58
Replies: 424
Views: 134,486
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

I just pulled the figures out of my 737-700 QRH....

I just pulled the figures out of my 737-700 QRH. Boeing calculated them, not me.

Maybe the snow fell heavily and the wind shifted a bit. I wouldn't have made the approach, not least because it's...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Dec 2005, 12:32
Replies: 424
Views: 134,486
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Permafrost, You can select reverse in the...

Permafrost,

You can select reverse in the air (10').
Autobrakes or not, they needed 7000' or more to land (according to the Boeing 737-700 QRH figures I posted yesteday).

So people can go on...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2005, 19:00
Replies: 424
Views: 134,486
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

I am intrigued as to why an approach was made. ...

I am intrigued as to why an approach was made.

Braking action medium, 55,000 kg, Flap 40, 8 knot tail, Vref40+5:

AB3 = 7125'
ABMAX = 6975'

If braking action poor, then it's 9214' with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Nov 2005, 09:34
Replies: 237
Views: 48,085
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Not possible, since eJ pay less and have a poorer...

Not possible, since eJ pay less and have a poorer lifestyle than other similar operators.

Can you imagine a T-Fly/BA/FCUK SFO jumping ship to easyJet?
Forum: Tech Log
19th Oct 2005, 20:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,515
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

BiZJet, Sometimes, but not always. In a...

BiZJet,

Sometimes, but not always. In a leaky hull I too recognised the fault before 1000'. But in our Airbus ops, all take-offs are done PACKS OFF. And you can't tell (apart from a bleating...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Sep 2005, 17:26
Replies: 24
Views: 4,690
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

The last shot is clearly an -800. Far too many...

The last shot is clearly an -800. Far too many windows, dual overwing exits and a 2-hole APU.

Someone good at Photoshop, but not so good at 737's.

Fake (but we could have guessed that!)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2005, 09:58
Replies: 24
Views: 3,763
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Ignore max767. The mass FO bale out at EZY right...

Ignore max767. The mass FO bale out at EZY right now is to Virgin and BA.

I trained TRSS with ezydriver and it was shocking. We were badly misled, and it cost a LOT more than advertised. But there...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Sep 2005, 20:27
Replies: 22
Views: 5,943
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

NEWS JUST IN Passenger horror as car...

NEWS JUST IN

Passenger horror as car screaches to a halt our man Stu exclusively reports:

"It was terrifying. We were going along as normal and suddenly, without any warning, we stopped. I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Sep 2005, 19:00
Replies: 22
Views: 5,943
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Saskatoon, Because the question is as...

Saskatoon,

Because the question is as trivial to us as "why did the engines get louder as the take off roll commenced?". And it keeps on appearing, it is not newsworthy, and it has been addressed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Aug 2005, 10:32
Replies: 41
Views: 11,826
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Lease-back props up the business (for now at...

Lease-back props up the business (for now at least). This forces growth, and growth encourages lenders to invest in.... more new aircraft.

So growth is not a bonus to trumpet, it is an essential...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Aug 2005, 17:54
Replies: 87
Views: 18,554
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

I understand that the idea of putting CPTs in the...

I understand that the idea of putting CPTs in the RHS has now been knocked on the head.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Aug 2005, 09:49
Replies: 72
Views: 13,069
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

£6.50 / hour 650 jobs £6,500,000 (the...

£6.50 / hour

650 jobs

£6,500,000 (the cost of David Bonderman's birthday party).


Just some numbers for thought...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2005, 18:43
Replies: 87
Views: 18,554
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Yes, the current mood amongst us TRSSers who are...

Yes, the current mood amongst us TRSSers who are getting bored of 99 hours a month + all the messing about is either:

1. Walk

2. Get the Airbus rating, consolidate, walk.

Since it costs us...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Aug 2005, 19:14
Replies: 331
Views: 55,854
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

The pax would hurt himself on the slide and sue...

The pax would hurt himself on the slide and sue the airline. If his injury was small enough to allow him to struggle into the hold and hurt himself there, he'd sue again.

You'd be shocked at how...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Aug 2005, 15:36
Replies: 73
Views: 17,877
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Tallbloke, When at "proper" airports, PAX...

Tallbloke,

When at "proper" airports, PAX are held in a pen (by number). This is unpleasant.

When at other airports, buses are used. This results in a running scrum for the aircraft. People...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Aug 2005, 15:03
Replies: 73
Views: 17,877
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Doors to Auto, I'm very sorry to have to...

Doors to Auto,

I'm very sorry to have to report that this suggestion has been put forward by crew many times to our "Step Change" team. It has been rejected every time, and their word is now final...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Aug 2005, 14:18
Replies: 73
Views: 17,877
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

The problem at eJ is this: 10 years ago, eJ...

The problem at eJ is this:

10 years ago, eJ slapped a pie in the large carriers faces. A lean team of motivated people set about providing an efficient service that was going to be "cheap and...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2005, 22:57
Replies: 38
Views: 22,063
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

http://www.tigersweat.com/images/air06.jpg ...

http://www.tigersweat.com/images/air06.jpg


But that's not important right now.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jul 2005, 14:40
Replies: 16
Views: 2,342
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Also... What caught us out was the gap...

Also...

What caught us out was the gap between the AHC and the TR courses. So, you give up your job and go on the advanced handling course. What you don't realise is that this is another sim test!...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jul 2005, 10:59
Replies: 76
Views: 16,355
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

I hereby offer to help. I will put in time and...

I hereby offer to help. I will put in time and effort. I would love to. I also feel I'd be good at it (given my "previous life").

But I can't afford the BALPA sub. If BALPA would like to offer me...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2005, 22:07
Replies: 76
Views: 16,355
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

FlapsOne I'd love to come and read the BALPA...

FlapsOne

I'd love to come and read the BALPA forum (and I guess this is where I'd find the "published" details on the pay rise), but I can't afford to pay £350 to do so.

I have £70,000 of debt...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2005, 18:10
Replies: 76
Views: 16,355
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

FlapsOne

FlapsOne,

I have a serious question for you. I paid eJ £23,000 for the job (with a standard salary). I wasn't paid for 3.5 months. I had my salary reduced by 10% for the next 6 months. I paid for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jul 2005, 16:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

No, you need a huge wedge of cash (or a huge...

No, you need a huge wedge of cash (or a huge loan) to start with.

Assume you can live on £12,000 a year.

For the first 2 years you will need £24K living + £46K training. That's £70K.

Then my...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2005, 06:29
Replies: 245
Views: 68,243
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

AMF, I agree with you, right up to the very...

AMF,

I agree with you, right up to the very last bit.



The point of the document, and this branch of the discussion, is that poor R/T by the controller was a major contribution. He did not...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2005, 10:32
Replies: 245
Views: 68,243
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Readback

Some reading for you, AMF... (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SRG-NATS_RTDISCIP.PDF)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2005, 08:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

£3300 pa for 5.5 years

In late 1999 I posted on here wondering whether or not to switch jobs and become an airline pilot.

Here's some basic maths for any wannabe's.

I went to Oxford and did the ab-initio course. It...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2005, 19:30
Replies: 245
Views: 68,243
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

TO ALL AMERICANS HERE: I amazed that noone...

TO ALL AMERICANS HERE:

I amazed that noone has bothered to explain to you why the Europeans are having a go at your ATC. Please let me try.

Over here, we fly across many countries in a single...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jun 2005, 13:18
Replies: 127
Views: 42,829
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

I am sure that, for many, the sole inspiration...

I am sure that, for many, the sole inspiration behind flying is not the cash. Indeed, for those that started in the last 5 years or so it is quite the opposite - you have to have an aversion to the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jun 2005, 14:08
Replies: 20
Views: 4,179
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Thanks - didn't know that. My manual (well, the...

Thanks - didn't know that. My manual (well, the latest CD) says:

1.16.12 RULES RELATING TO CABIN CREW

The annual and 28 day limits on flying hours appertaining to flight crew do not
apply.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jun 2005, 13:52
Replies: 20
Views: 4,179
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Getoutofmygalley, Thank you for the "facts"....

Getoutofmygalley,

Thank you for the "facts". I am interested in the "fact" you quoted that implied cabin crew have reached their 900 hour limit in 8 months.

There is no limit for cabin crew...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jun 2005, 13:10
Replies: 127
Views: 42,829
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

Here's my thought process I went through when...

Here's my thought process I went through when considering application to BA. I am a SFO for a typical LCC.

Now: £41k + usual fdp package
BA: £42k + usual fdp package

Now: 1.5 years to command...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2005, 08:12
Replies: 51
Views: 17,767
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

5/2/5/4

Oddly, and I seriously dislike earlies, I have found the pattern most tiring during lates. 5 earlies tend to be shorter days. But 5 11-hour lates (min rest, 100 hour months) can cause me to get that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th May 2005, 22:47
Replies: 22
Views: 6,138
Posted By Stu Bigzorst

So, nobody here has mentioned the new starter /...

So, nobody here has mentioned the new starter / type converison / command course bonds that are increasing by the day?
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