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Forum: Tech Log
8th Dec 2012, 20:25
Replies: 7
Views: 4,518
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Use of engine anti ice at temperatures above +10...

Use of engine anti ice at temperatures above +10 TAT is likely to result in 'compressor rub' which may cause damage to the engine and reduce long term life.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Dec 2012, 20:01
Replies: 198
Views: 61,498
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

V sorry to bring bad news but your licence is...

V sorry to bring bad news but your licence is null and void if you cut up the individual pages, even though it seems logical to do so. Best to request a replacement ASAP at a cost of approx. £35.
Forum: Tech Log
8th Dec 2012, 19:57
Replies: 7
Views: 4,518
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

It's just because ice accumulation at...

It's just because ice accumulation at temperatures of less than -40 degrees SAT is extremely unlikely.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2007, 20:56
Replies: 90
Views: 26,648
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

I think it's also worth pointing out that a...

I think it's also worth pointing out that a junior doctor is just that - ie junior. One day he/she may well rise to become a senior consultant earning £300,000 a year in private practice. A very...
Forum: Tech Log
29th May 2007, 16:13
Replies: 31
Views: 9,673
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

ERJFO, That's quite right, also relative...

ERJFO,
That's quite right, also relative airflow over the upwind wing will act at a more normal angle to the angle of sweep (also reduced spanwise flow) thereby producing more lift hence the...
Forum: Tech Log
27th May 2007, 18:55
Replies: 31
Views: 9,673
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

The fins of large aircraft are not designed to...

The fins of large aircraft are not designed to withstand the stresses induced from side loads (at and below Va = design manoeuvring speed) other than during normal flight ops, turbulence and single...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2007, 09:49
Replies: 171
Views: 45,990
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

121.5 seems to have become the new Emirates chat...

121.5 seems to have become the new Emirates chat frequency!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2006, 13:53
Replies: 920
Views: 207,764
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Mandarin, It is true that PH passed the BA...

Mandarin,
It is true that PH passed the BA selection and was subsequently offered a job on the 747-400. He later turned it down, having been given the nod by Norman. In those days he was just one of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2006, 19:19
Replies: 18
Views: 2,545
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Thumbs down RMC Roster stability counts for quite a lot in my...

RMC Roster stability counts for quite a lot in my book. I think if you do decide to join Monarch, 6mnths on you will be quietly kicking yourself wondering what on earth you gave up a nice stable...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2006, 08:54
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Try this website: pensioncalculator.org.uk ...

Try this website:

pensioncalculator.org.uk

The only drawback is that it assumes RPI of 2.5% in perpetuity
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2006, 14:31
Replies: 10
Views: 5,499
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Re: BAA Gatwick - Majority of airport grinds to a halt for 2nd day running...

Yes but you have failed to notice that BAA has been concentrating all its efforts on building new shopping facilities to relieve the frustrated SLF of their cash during the ensuing chaos caused by...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Dec 2005, 17:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,163
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

'exceeded 3 hours discretion on ops say so' ...

'exceeded 3 hours discretion on ops say so'
That's very funny, I like your sense of humour!:confused:
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Dec 2005, 12:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Thanks Daysleeper, Now is that because the...

Thanks Daysleeper,

Now is that because the aircraft were delivered with the mod already completed by BA, or was it done by DHL?
I find one or two of our older 75's extremely noisey on the flight...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Dec 2005, 20:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Active Noise Reducing headsets

Would be very interested to hear (excuse the pun) which airlines,if any, use ANR headsets as standard fit for their 757 fleets. :8
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Feb 2005, 16:40
Replies: 79
Views: 23,796
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

BB, 6.5 yrs time to command at Monarch does...

BB,

6.5 yrs time to command at Monarch does not really give the full picture.
Some of last years temp captains, currently awaiting upgrade, are in their ninth year. 6 - 8 yrs is a more realistic...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2004, 21:04
Replies: 12
Views: 2,945
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

The new 'c' scale affects ALL NEW PILOTS joining...

The new 'c' scale affects ALL NEW PILOTS joining Monarch. Once an individual signs the contract then he or she will remain on it throughout their career. There is also, I believe, a 2yr bond plus an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2004, 19:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,945
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Thumbs down New pilots have been offered a salary approx 32%...

New pilots have been offered a salary approx 32% less than the existing scale 'A' salary. The new contract also omits PHI, Loss of Licence, Day Off working payments etc plus an extremely average...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Dec 2003, 03:02
Replies: 29
Views: 7,479
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

O'Leary and his little empire represents yet...

O'Leary and his little empire represents yet another triumph for mediocrity!
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Oct 2003, 03:37
Replies: 61
Views: 19,620
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

10 - 15% ? Errr I was under the impression it was...

10 - 15% ? Errr I was under the impression it was more like 2% of direct operating costs. Unless of course you believe the article on EJ's costs in the tabloid press!
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Aug 2003, 00:15
Replies: 61
Views: 19,620
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Carruthers, Please don't assume that we have...

Carruthers,
Please don't assume that we have only been educated to 'cleaning staff' level such as your goodself! A fair percentage of us have degrees in relatively academic subjects such as...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2003, 19:39
Replies: 12
Views: 3,154
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Smile Excellent news! Now would that be the same...

Excellent news! Now would that be the same campaign that they started organising back - now let me think ah yes - 1994. That's seems an awful lot of organising to me so I expect the results wil be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2001, 16:09
Replies: 46
Views: 3,787
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Thumbs down Ella, I very much doubt that you have the...

Ella,

I very much doubt that you have the slightest idea who Monarch is even owned by! It may also interest you to know that the majority of our fleet are owned by the company so the asset value...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Aug 2001, 01:16
Replies: 46
Views: 3,787
Posted By GROUNDSTAR

Thumbs up Spent a few years on turboprops averaging 720...

Spent a few years on turboprops averaging 720 hours a year. Joined Monarch nearly four years ago and haven't managed to exceed 600 hours a year yet, for roughly two and a half times the old salary....
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