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Forum: African Aviation
25th Apr 2006, 20:27
Replies: 18
Views: 3,587
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Well that's a relief in a sense,thanks. RIP...

Well that's a relief in a sense,thanks.

RIP to those who died.They died at least doing what they loved...what more could any of us ask for?:(
Forum: African Aviation
25th Apr 2006, 18:46
Replies: 18
Views: 3,587
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Terribly sad news.I know ZS-FET (Beechcraft...

Terribly sad news.I know ZS-FET (Beechcraft Travelair as I recall),beautiful aircraft.More disturbing is the mention of "Roussouw"...I have not heard anything other than radio news but I trained...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Apr 2006, 20:14
Replies: 54
Views: 5,444
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

ag its the same as everything in this country-"we...

ag its the same as everything in this country-"we want it all and we want it NOW" is the attitude...no foresight that good pilots come out of the G.A. ranks,and are not just 'created' to order and...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2006, 21:34
Replies: 46
Views: 9,060
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

well i'm a 1900/200 driver...low(ish) TT but...

well i'm a 1900/200 driver...low(ish) TT but looking for a bit of fun...what are the chances?
Forum: African Aviation
5th Apr 2006, 20:06
Replies: 54
Views: 5,444
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Well there go the chances of yet another few...

Well there go the chances of yet another few dozen deserving,hard slogging white males who've battled on,flying crap aeroplanes around the continent living i warzones and trying to get a decent...
Forum: Questions
19th Mar 2006, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,896
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Indeed its a great "little" plane! Thanks for all...

Indeed its a great "little" plane! Thanks for all the info...interesting about the transatlantic flights too.

Take Care,
Cb
Forum: African Aviation
11th Mar 2006, 20:34
Replies: 50
Views: 19,802
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

You know my friend,its the same story all over...

You know my friend,its the same story all over africa-those low-hour pilots are almost regarded as being "invisible' to the industry-too 'experienced' (or white,or male,or foreign) to be considered...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Mar 2006, 20:30
Replies: 18
Views: 4,077
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

I'm really sorry to hear about this loss.Its...

I'm really sorry to hear about this loss.Its always doubly sad when one of the great 'characters' of the industry passes on.RIP.
Cheers,
Cb
Forum: African Aviation
9th Mar 2006, 19:39
Replies: 22
Views: 1,975
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

hi there. what are your requirements then?...

hi there.

what are your requirements then? where is it operating?

cheers,

Cb
Forum: African Aviation
5th Mar 2006, 17:21
Replies: 22
Views: 1,975
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Advice for a new ME CPL

Hi all.

Just a quick opinion-seeking exercise here,promised i'd get some input for a friend of mine who is in this position.Scenario is this:

A newly qualified Multi Engine IF rated CPL in...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Mar 2006, 18:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

best rating to hold for contract work

i guess the title says it all.any input?

cheers,cb
Forum: African Aviation
21st Feb 2006, 20:58
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Thank you very much! That's very informative...

Thank you very much!

That's very informative indeed.I have noticed the 763s at Johannesburg of late,and in a way it is a pity as the 73Ws look so good in ET colours.

Do you know if,when the...
Forum: Questions
19th Feb 2006, 21:51
Replies: 10
Views: 3,896
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

That's brilliant,thank you! Reading off that...

That's brilliant,thank you!

Reading off that table it appears the-700 has the longest range of all the 737 variants.Perhaps this explains it.
One last thing,anyone know the percentage increase in...
Forum: Questions
19th Feb 2006, 19:38
Replies: 10
Views: 3,896
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

B737-700 range question.

hi all.

i'd just like to know the operational range,with reserves,of a 737-700W,assuming a full pax load.Reason being i see a number of operators use them on pretty long haul routes,some etops...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Feb 2006, 19:33
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Ethiopian B737NG routes?

Hi all.

is there anyone on here who knows the routes flown by Ethiopian's b737ng aircraft? Which african routes do they use them on,and also,where,if anywhere,do they fly to in europe with the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Feb 2006, 20:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

If airbus doesn't work,theres another...

If airbus doesn't work,theres another establishment in Switzerland,Buchair,that has loads.Its my layover paradise in that shop.I know they do mail order.

Cheers.Cb
Forum: African Aviation
17th Feb 2006, 20:36
Replies: 22
Views: 5,026
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

most locks attach to the zipper pull-tabs.most...

most locks attach to the zipper pull-tabs.most pull tabs are NOT that stong.I've retrieved my bags more than once to find the lock and zipper tabs totally ripped off,leaving an open zipper...
...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2006, 21:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Check your male? That's what George Michael would...

Check your male? That's what George Michael would say:cool:
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2006, 21:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Equity Aviation's motto (?)

What the ****?!!!!?

Its been a question i've been puzzled about for a while now,but does anyone know what precisely Equity's motto:"Who will you be?" is supposed to mean?

I have no clue...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2006, 21:15
Replies: 22
Views: 5,026
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

MAJUTES my good man' Here are KQs numbers...

MAJUTES my good man'

Here are KQs numbers for JNB:

-Airport office: 011 571 8800

-Sandton Main Office :011 881 9795

it would have been wise to have made personal contact with a KQ...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Feb 2006, 16:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,430
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Correct,Economy on upper deck,First in the...

Correct,Economy on upper deck,First in the nose,Business aft of that then more economy behind.Nice layout that makes you feel you're on a 737 upstairs!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jan 2006, 22:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,628
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Hi Good sir/madam. You are not...

Hi Good sir/madam.

You are not incorrect.Many pilots have complained of suffering motion sickness in A346 cockpits after having spent years on the B744s etc.Also,there is a noticeable amount of...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jan 2006, 20:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,340
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

MAKEAPULLUP,was transiting the FALA CTR for...

MAKEAPULLUP,was transiting the FALA CTR for FAGM,7500ft-we were about 200ft below cloudbase!

Anyone seen the film "Lord of War' with Nicholas Cage...shot in SA with an An-12,all about gun...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Jan 2006, 21:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,340
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

ilyushin fest at FALA!!!

Anyone know what those three (at last count) Il76s are doing at Lanseria?

Was overflying LIV and saw how two of them pretty much filled up the apron.What're they doing there?
Cheers,Cb
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jan 2006, 19:49
Replies: 18
Views: 1,852
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

[SIZE="6"]HA HA HA!!!! Are you joking?...

[SIZE="6"]HA HA HA!!!!


Are you joking? Egypt having better ATC than SA!?

Gimme a break pal.SA has unequivocally the best ATC i've ever heard on the African continent.And i've been around it a...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2006, 21:10
Replies: 30
Views: 3,364
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Re: 1Time Cockpit policy?

those DC9 lavs are too small for nookie...sorry to disappoint!
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2006, 18:06
Replies: 30
Views: 3,364
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Re: 1Time Cockpit policy?

Hey PHEROMONE,watch it china,i was first in line for the hot 1Time hosties! You can start work on the Nationwide ones;)

:cool:
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jan 2006, 15:27
Replies: 30
Views: 3,364
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Re: 1Time Cockpit policy?

Hallelujah! I love hosties too ;):cool:

God bless 'em.
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jan 2006, 14:18
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Re: Turkish on 126.7?

thanks tyrant,a hajj flight i suppose?
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jan 2006, 20:31
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Turkish on 126.7?

Hi all.

Last saturday and again today i heard Turkish Airlines in FAJS UIR.Are they back flying to SA?

Any gen?

Thanks,Cb
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jan 2006, 20:26
Replies: 44
Views: 5,174
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Re: Question for spotters

Certainly,hats off to those police who are decent,understanding,outgoing individuals.I had a similar thing,also while taking pix at the end of 09L by Longford village a couple years back.Two police...
Forum: Questions
14th Jan 2006, 14:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,407
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

why Airbus advertises?

Hi.

This may be a stupid question,but why does airbus advertise to the public on billboards at airports around the world? i'm sure its brand awareness but surely the public are not likely ever to...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2006, 12:17
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Re: IRAN AIR - How long will they be able to operate?

couldn't agree with you more TRISTAR! glad to see we're not all idiots with prejudices fed by the media:ok:
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jan 2006, 11:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Re: African ATC

Maputo is a total disaster waiting to happen EXHAUSTMANIFOLD.

Incomprehensible,not 'in the loop' at all.

Have been given impossible (perforance-wise) flight levels out,totally different to fpl...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jan 2006, 11:23
Replies: 30
Views: 3,364
Posted By captain cumulonimbus

Re: 1Time Cockpit policy?

Having flown 1Time many times (haha) i can say i've noticed they seem to have an 'open door' policy to the flightdeck,which is a great thing.Apart from the obvious non-correlation that the capt said...
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