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Forum: Questions
8th Mar 2013, 22:14
Replies: 13
Views: 5,944
Posted By PIGDOG

CPDLC is far from perfect. So Shanwick would have...

CPDLC is far from perfect. So Shanwick would have given you your exit VHF by voice because 1) it was successfully sent to your aircraft but wasn't acknowledged, or 2) the CPDLC connection failed.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Mar 2013, 21:55
Replies: 12
Views: 5,491
Posted By PIGDOG

Rab-k is spot on. But for those who might...

Rab-k is spot on.

But for those who might be interested, Shanwick Radio also uses two VHF frequencies, normally used to assign aircraft an appropriate HF. So it is entirely possible to be passed...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2011, 20:31
Replies: 12
Views: 15,063
Posted By PIGDOG

As one of the Shanwick voices, can I just say...

As one of the Shanwick voices, can I just say that on first contact a datalink enabled flight need only give us its 1) callsign 2) CPDLC, ADS or FMC 3) next oceanic/FIR or exit point.

Once we have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2008, 18:19
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,303,924
Posted By PIGDOG

This title needs to be changed; it says the...

This title needs to be changed; it says the website will close for three weeks, the text and the quote both say it will close for three days!!
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Aug 2007, 13:33
Replies: 21
Views: 3,842
Posted By PIGDOG

A few months ago my GPS became convinced that we...

A few months ago my GPS became convinced that we were both in Estonia! A quick look out the window to make sure we were still in the north of England. Took a photo of it before it corrected itself. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Aug 2007, 16:28
Replies: 358
Views: 52,149
Posted By PIGDOG

I agree Irish Laddie Surely a strike is...

I agree Irish Laddie

Surely a strike is about withdrawing your labour to make a point (a point which I think is very valid) and hopefully force the upper managment into changing its ways, not...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2007, 15:59
Replies: 33
Views: 6,288
Posted By PIGDOG

Thanks for trying that, pilot DAR. There's...

Thanks for trying that, pilot DAR.

There's nothing more satisfying than proving or disproving a theory by working it a few times. Thanks again for making me think, and teaching me something new.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Aug 2007, 20:03
Replies: 358
Views: 52,149
Posted By PIGDOG

Does anyone else find it 'interesting' that one...

Does anyone else find it 'interesting' that one of the routes AL are saying will be covered during the strike is the Shannon - Heathrow route? The very one that is going to be dropped to make way for...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2007, 03:29
Replies: 33
Views: 6,288
Posted By PIGDOG

Hey guys, (Ms. Kiwi lady and Mr. pilot DAR) ...

Hey guys, (Ms. Kiwi lady and Mr. pilot DAR)

I think you read into my dark side comment a bit too much! I just meant because she was undecided about what effect the opening of a door in a C150...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2007, 13:10
Replies: 33
Views: 6,288
Posted By PIGDOG

To be honest, Backpacker, I think he just wanted...

To be honest, Backpacker, I think he just wanted a smoke.

It wasn't even two years ago, and I really wasn't expecting it. Being a 'young' pilot at the time I just carried on regardless. Talking...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2007, 03:38
Replies: 33
Views: 6,288
Posted By PIGDOG

Hmmmm, interesting Pilot DAR. My answer...

Hmmmm, interesting Pilot DAR.

My answer still makes more sense, but that's probably because I thought of it!! :p I really can't see a Cessna 150 door acting as a Kruger Flap, since you can't...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2007, 18:56
Replies: 33
Views: 6,288
Posted By PIGDOG

I would have thought that opening either door in...

I would have thought that opening either door in a 150 would have caused it to yaw in the direction of the open door, ie left door, yaw to the left.

That was until Pilot DAR made me think. Thanks...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jul 2007, 03:30
Replies: 16
Views: 6,836
Posted By PIGDOG

I have a suspicion the 'them' he wishes to miss...

I have a suspicion the 'them' he wishes to miss would be the mountains between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

I'm inclined to agree with him; I'd like to miss them too.:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jun 2007, 16:29
Replies: 45
Views: 7,687
Posted By PIGDOG

Hence forth, all references to speed, be it in...

Hence forth, all references to speed, be it in relation to aviation or not, should be made in furlongs per fortnight (fpf).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortnight

and also
...
Forum: Questions
14th Jun 2007, 17:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,650
Posted By PIGDOG

Hi there, Not too long ago I was doing some...

Hi there,

Not too long ago I was doing some hour building in Florida. The weather was ok, but it was quite bumpy. By the time I'd clocked a few hours in the circuit and cross country, I barely...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jun 2007, 01:45
Replies: 29
Views: 2,776
Posted By PIGDOG

Shaun Ryder, I'm not going to get into a...

Shaun Ryder,

I'm not going to get into a slanging match with you. I'm going to try to keep this factual and respectful.

I may be younger than you, but I doubt I am a whole generation behind. If...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2007, 15:12
Replies: 19
Views: 4,831
Posted By PIGDOG

If you burn 1kg of fuel how much does the total...

If you burn 1kg of fuel how much does the total output weigh? Not just CO2?





Hey, that actually makes sense now. I've just checked the CO2 emissions figure for my car compared to the fuel...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2007, 14:16
Replies: 19
Views: 4,831
Posted By PIGDOG

Speaking about stastistics on the link above....

Speaking about stastistics on the link above. Here's one that doesn't add up to me:


This was taken from the FAQ 'most direct route'.

Surely a saving of 62 litres of fuel couldn't possibly...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jun 2007, 13:56
Replies: 29
Views: 2,776
Posted By PIGDOG

Mr. Ryder said: Not really sure what your...

Mr. Ryder said:


Not really sure what your point here was. Did you mean that if you haven't got the cash you shouldn't even try? Keep it among the monied few, eh?

Personally I hate debt. I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jun 2007, 02:31
Replies: 29
Views: 2,776
Posted By PIGDOG

Well, NHS hospitals in this country don't exist...

Well, NHS hospitals in this country don't exist to make a profit. But there are many private ones about. Have you even been to the states? I'm not saying anything about their medical system, just...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jun 2007, 14:49
Replies: 29
Views: 2,776
Posted By PIGDOG

Hmmm I've been thinking about this (...and I...

Hmmm I've been thinking about this (...and I would like your opinion...)

I think the only reasonable way to help newbies, and keep the system going is to ban paying for type rating. And make all...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2007, 15:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By PIGDOG

Welcome to Pprune. I went to OBA to do my...

Welcome to Pprune.

I went to OBA to do my JAA PPL about 14 months ago. I enjoyed it. I spent no more money than they advertised. The accomodation is fine for what you need. (About a 20 minute walk...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2007, 16:11
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By PIGDOG

I see you're an ATPL lecturer. You must really...

I see you're an ATPL lecturer. You must really enjoy your job since you're happy to teach on bank holidays.:ok: Good for you.

Forgive me if I'm a little bit happy with myself... I haven't even...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2007, 15:55
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By PIGDOG

Ok, I'll have a go, but I'm not 100% sure. ...

Ok, I'll have a go, but I'm not 100% sure.

I would guess that the dynamic pressure of the wind hitting the inside of the sock is greater than the drop in static pressure.

Like when an...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2007, 13:57
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By PIGDOG

How about you use some reason to show me the...

How about you use some reason to show me the error of my ways.


Remember now, we're not talking about the water level on the side of the boat. We're talking about the water level in the pond as a...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2007, 13:26
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By PIGDOG

...and why are they parrots? :suspect:

...and why are they parrots? :suspect:
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2007, 13:24
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By PIGDOG

Jaguar pilot said: Come on lad. The...

Jaguar pilot said:



Come on lad. The water level will drop. It's been unanimous since you got here. Either you didn't read any of the above posts or you're just a stirrer!!:=


As for the...
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2007, 10:53
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By PIGDOG

Yup! I agree with the above posts. The water...

Yup! I agree with the above posts. The water level will appear to drop slightly. I find using hypothetical numbers can help.

Here's some I made earlier:

Boat: weight = 500kg
Anchor: weight =...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th May 2007, 14:03
Replies: 2,747
Views: 825,909
Posted By PIGDOG

Isn't it funny that BA are in trouble with...

Isn't it funny that BA are in trouble with price-fixing the fuel surcharge, when fuel is effectively price-fixed by OPEC. Wasn't it recently they decided that the current price was okey-dokey (for...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2007, 19:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,113
Posted By PIGDOG

Well done Greg. You can do the exams at any...

Well done Greg.

You can do the exams at any flying school. They'll charge about twenty squids per exam. You have (I think) three attempts at each exam. (Make sure you get your exam passes signed...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th May 2007, 22:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,576
Posted By PIGDOG

Just a word... Under FAA there can be two...

Just a word...

Under FAA there can be two people P1 hour building in the same aircraft at the same time. It's not allowed under JAA. But it can be the reason some American places are able to offer...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2007, 07:53
Replies: 28
Views: 4,220
Posted By PIGDOG

My first lesson: Engine failure My...

My first lesson: Engine failure

My second lesson: Radio failure

I learned a lot in those two lessons! I still wanted to continue my training. The problem; none of the instructors...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Apr 2007, 22:04
Replies: 127
Views: 14,198
Posted By PIGDOG

There are different requirements for Integrated...

There are different requirements for Integrated students than for modular.

Since you say you're modular; you need to have 100 hours PIC, and have a total of 150 hours. It's all there in Lasors, it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2007, 17:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By PIGDOG

Hmmm sounds like a very progressive country!! ...

Hmmm sounds like a very progressive country!! :hmm:

Thanks for that chuckles.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2007, 07:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By PIGDOG

GA in Papua New Guinea

Hi there all you PNG pilots (or Ex PNG'ers)

I have family out there (missionaries) and I hope to visit sometime next year. They're based in New Britain. Kokopo, I think. Does anyone know what it's...
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