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Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2021, 10:19
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By jb5000

Thanks for the tips, I'd seen that school and...

Thanks for the tips, I'd seen that school and thought it looked pretty decent - I'll pass it on.

Luckily he's lived there for 10 years or so, his lingo is pretty native!
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2021, 14:00
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By jb5000

Any PPL training recommendations in New Jersey, USA?

Afternoon all,

An old friend of mine is thinking of doing his PPL - he lives in Westfield, NJ. Pretty close to Linden Airport.

Does anyone have any recommendations / avoids in that area? What's...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jun 2017, 14:02
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,145,946
Posted By jb5000

20 days before the end of the month is the roster...

20 days before the end of the month is the roster production deadline. It's all in the paperwork we've been sent.

(Plus probably 2 days extra for shorthaul due to the bmi bubble vote this week)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2017, 12:55
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,145,946
Posted By jb5000

By that definition stage 1 of current bidline is...

By that definition stage 1 of current bidline is a preference system then.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2017, 11:26
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,145,946
Posted By jb5000

No it's not. You are bidding for specific trips,...

No it's not. You are bidding for specific trips, types of trip and days off.

The system generates many (hundreds of thousands..) of lines that satisfy your criteria and when those junior to you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2017, 07:42
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,145,946
Posted By jb5000

It's not a preference system.

It's not a preference system.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Oct 2014, 14:10
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,145,946
Posted By jb5000

Blimey - good memory! I did 6 months in the...

Blimey - good memory!

I did 6 months in the UK on a fixed roster before ejecting to the 'other part'. That was the dying days of the original CTC Wings course and despite not technically being an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Oct 2014, 08:22
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,145,946
Posted By jb5000

I believe that BA SH at LHR and EZY LGW are...

I believe that BA SH at LHR and EZY LGW are probably similar levels of flying hours. BA at LHR is probably more time in uniform than EZY from the regions.

The major factor for me that has improved...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Apr 2014, 16:57
Replies: 17
Views: 4,392
Posted By jb5000

On the A320 during the take off roll there is an...

On the A320 during the take off roll there is an automatic pop up of a guidance bar that follows the localiser signal. Can be useful in LVPs if you suddenly lose visual reference.

If you're taking...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Feb 2014, 12:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,772
Posted By jb5000

They can operate these as 'split duties', rules...

They can operate these as 'split duties', rules of which vary by each operator.

We need a minimum of 3 hours, maximum of 10 hours, and you can extend the max FDP by half of your total rest time.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jan 2014, 19:28
Replies: 186
BA?
Views: 73,969
Posted By jb5000

Who says it's purely FPP from now on? There...

Who says it's purely FPP from now on?

There was to be quite significant ongoing DEP recruitment but then BA bought bmi and put a temporary end to that. Meanwhile - FPP cadets were already in the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Oct 2012, 17:05
Replies: 338
Views: 120,516
Posted By jb5000

A very naive position I'm afraid. To repay...

A very naive position I'm afraid.

To repay that level of debt and actually afford to rent a room, keep a car, buy food etc you would need at least a £30k - £35k job. Very very difficult if it's...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Oct 2012, 23:38
Replies: 11
Views: 5,243
Posted By jb5000

The pressurisation system?

The pressurisation system?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2011, 11:09
Replies: 77
Views: 16,519
Posted By jb5000

Agree with the sentiment, but in fairness I think...

Agree with the sentiment, but in fairness I think one side is for the Olympics and the other for the Paralympics..
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Oct 2011, 06:06
Replies: 431
Views: 197,635
Posted By jb5000

The question is.. is it possible to make it...

The question is.. is it possible to make it through the first two or three years without going bankrupt?

Many people on flexicrew have anything between 10 and 20 flying hours rostered in November....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Aug 2011, 12:20
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,141
Posted By jb5000

Afternoon all, Has anyone heard any rumours...

Afternoon all,

Has anyone heard any rumours as to when the hold pool might start moving again?

Cheers
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jul 2011, 00:22
Replies: 20
Views: 7,902
Posted By jb5000

2 things: Not quite true, there are...

2 things:



Not quite true, there are dedicated 'bag drop' areas in most airports for people who have checked in online.



You can take duty free on board on top of your one cabin bag...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2011, 09:26
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,141
Posted By jb5000

Cheers for the info everyone, fortunately it...

Cheers for the info everyone, fortunately it doesn't really affect me as I was able to get the PICUS confirmation letter before they stopped handing them out so I now have an ATPL.

We are a Swiss...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Apr 2011, 09:20
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,141
Posted By jb5000

We're having the same issue with our current...

We're having the same issue with our current employer.

The problem is the company won't sign off any PICUS time until you complete their "PICUS programme" which requires a simulator check which is...
Forum: Questions
19th Apr 2011, 07:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,919
Posted By jb5000

Did you check with the handling agent in Lesbos? ...

Did you check with the handling agent in Lesbos?

All our lost property is offloaded where it is discovered, it would seem highly unlikely for it to have been transported back to Manchester?
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2011, 12:10
Replies: 23
Views: 4,911
Posted By jb5000

Used to practice these solo before I even had a...

Used to practice these solo before I even had a PPL, as said above - he's talking rubbish I'm afraid!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2011, 19:29
Replies: 115
Views: 91,229
Posted By jb5000

If you've got an EU passport then it's simply a...

If you've got an EU passport then it's simply a paperwork exercise to get a work permit for Geneva.

If you're based in Basel then you only need a permit if you want to live in Switzerland, but...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jan 2011, 15:09
Replies: 64
Views: 7,345
Posted By jb5000

You're at point A, you need to get to point B x...

You're at point A, you need to get to point B x km away, where x is a reasonable distance to warrant taking a flight.

In this case (!) if you drive you are 62 times more likely to die. (3.1/.05)
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jan 2011, 22:52
Replies: 64
Views: 7,345
Posted By jb5000

But if you take a flight for your holidays and...

But if you take a flight for your holidays and occasional business travel, yet commute by car every day of the working week then you are still much more likely to die in your car than in an aircraft!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Oct 2010, 21:12
Replies: 299
Views: 76,451
Posted By jb5000

Their arguments would be: - Cadets have been...

Their arguments would be:

- Cadets have been in use at many airlines including BA, bmi, flybe, Thomas Cook, First Choice, Thomson, Monarch, Jet 2 amongst others.

- They have passed all of the...
Forum: Questions
11th Oct 2010, 17:11
Replies: 31
Views: 13,076
Posted By jb5000

You flew the ILS down to 1,000ft below the...

You flew the ILS down to 1,000ft below the circling minima with the intention of completing a visual approach.

The question is would this be legal had it be broken at 2,400? As long as you're...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Oct 2010, 13:45
Replies: 61
Views: 19,494
Posted By jb5000

Autothrust is still available, and when the...

Autothrust is still available, and when the autopilot is disconnect will never command idle thrust no matter what law the FBW is in (assuming no exotic failure combination).

If you flare and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Oct 2010, 12:06
Replies: 299
Views: 76,451
Posted By jb5000

Unfortunately EZY are taking pilots through CTC...

Unfortunately EZY are taking pilots through CTC on flexible contracts. There is no discrimination because anybody can apply to CTC for one of these, the terms are just not as attractive as they used...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2010, 16:28
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,141
Posted By jb5000

So I guess if we haven't heard by now then it's...

So I guess if we haven't heard by now then it's probably not encouraging news? Doh!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2010, 14:43
Replies: 299
Views: 76,451
Posted By jb5000

The harsh commercial reality that the company has...

The harsh commercial reality that the company has turned a reasonable profit during a huge recession, and is expected to now exceed its predicted profit for this year despite snow disruption, ash...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2010, 14:10
Replies: 299
Views: 76,451
Posted By jb5000

NSF (I imagine...) is against Direct Entry...

NSF (I imagine...) is against Direct Entry Captains because there is a growing army of fully qualified SFOs at EZY who are ready for a command. The only reason for the company to accept DECs now...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2010, 19:53
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,141
Posted By jb5000

I think 4 x 4,000 words is probably a bit...

I think 4 x 4,000 words is probably a bit aggressive for an online application form!

Perhaps it says 4,000 characters?
Forum: Questions
1st Oct 2010, 21:39
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By jb5000

Do you mean in case of Toga Lock / Alpha Floor? ...

Do you mean in case of Toga Lock / Alpha Floor?

No direct answer to your question but Alpha Floor is inhibited when you are single engine and the slats are extended.
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2010, 16:56
Replies: 18
Views: 4,001
Posted By jb5000

Bit more specific... Reduce your angle of...

Bit more specific...

Reduce your angle of attack with pitch control first, when the stall warning stops then smoothly add thrust and recover. An initial thrust reduction may be necessary to ensure...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Aug 2010, 11:59
Replies: 6
Views: 6,816
Posted By jb5000

From a 320 driver rather than engineer: The...

From a 320 driver rather than engineer:

The LDG Flap 3 pushbutton will still warn you should you intend on landing in flap 3 (common these days for fuel saving) but you have flaps 1 or 2 selected...
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