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Forum: Middle East
14th Apr 2011, 12:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,463
Posted By critical winge

This is a news paper report over a year ago, but...

This is a news paper report over a year ago, but little has changed.

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/the-dark-side-of-dubai-1664368.html
Forum: Middle East
14th Apr 2011, 12:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,463
Posted By critical winge

Dubai death from beatings by police while in...

Dubai death from beatings by police while in custody link here.

Dubai Death: Lee Brown From Essex Dies In Police Custody In Bur Dubai Police Station | UK News | Sky News...
Forum: Middle East
12th Apr 2011, 13:18
Replies: 17
Views: 4,492
Posted By critical winge

May I just record here and now... UAE controllers...

May I just record here and now... UAE controllers are under pressure with serious concerns as are the pilots about UAE airspce. Both Pilots and ATC controllers have expressed their concerns both...
Forum: Middle East
7th Apr 2011, 06:59
Replies: 137
Views: 40,241
Posted By critical winge

Considering the Middle Eastern countries are...

Considering the Middle Eastern countries are uprising due to governments sucking all the cash out of the people, what's different here than anywhere else? (infact isn't it called taxes elsewhere?) ...
Forum: Middle East
11th Jul 2010, 14:42
Replies: 35
Views: 12,592
Posted By critical winge

In a failing city where investments have dropped...

In a failing city where investments have dropped by 50% and cost of living has more than doubled, the lies that need to be told by the company and the government are of enormous proportion to...
Forum: Middle East
28th Jun 2010, 10:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,380
Posted By critical winge

EPI letter (anyone in EK worried?)

Hi, after the lastest letter to members in the EPI syndicate, is anyone else worried about the money they invested with EPI? It looks like the fund might be over-leveraged and the letter is a "we...
Forum: Middle East
6th Feb 2008, 09:50
Replies: 24
Views: 4,931
Posted By critical winge

:D Dont listen to the tozzers that don't like it,...

:D Dont listen to the tozzers that don't like it, its fun and has an air of truth so keep it coming, well done!! :ok:
Forum: Middle East
2nd Feb 2008, 03:58
Replies: 200
Views: 36,251
Posted By critical winge

For Locals there is no inflation, only...

For Locals there is no inflation, only Jubilation. Government workers with a 70% payrise and Local Pilots get the <special UAE Allowance WAYYYYYYYYYY above the ERP>
Forum: Middle East
28th Jan 2008, 18:22
Replies: 82
Views: 12,955
Posted By critical winge

I haven't been through the whole thread, but Feb...

I haven't been through the whole thread, but Feb is becoming a top time out of peak leave for 2nd bid leave. The kids are on half term and the weather is pretty good and its a keen time to go...
Forum: Middle East
17th Nov 2007, 08:09
Replies: 30
Views: 6,399
Posted By critical winge

Simple Ans to PP and the higher echelons of EK...

Simple Ans to PP and the higher echelons of EK who read this.

Take a month off and dont get paid = A LOSS or just go back as a line pilot.

4 months at work training and a 100% increase in work...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Nov 2007, 18:43
Replies: 206
Views: 45,001
Posted By critical winge

From a pilots view point, Dubai can get as busy...

From a pilots view point, Dubai can get as busy as anywhere in the world at certain times. These guys n girls do a good job and earn the money they get. I have flown 24 years and wouldn't say they...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Nov 2007, 18:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By critical winge

You are joking about that. No way would anyone...

You are joking about that. No way would anyone in their right mind choose BHX over LGW or MAN for the 380. It is scary enough putting a widebody in there now, let alone the thought of an A380!
Forum: Middle East
9th Nov 2007, 11:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,726
Posted By critical winge

Check 6 right on about companies offer it's...

Check 6 right on about companies offer it's employees shares. Well I'm sure that will be the profit share of the future and you will then get noubt in the bank at bonus time. Also it's just a talk...
Forum: Middle East
9th Nov 2007, 11:05
Replies: 15
Views: 2,319
Posted By critical winge

I would only like to say that I do enjoy it out...

I would only like to say that I do enjoy it out here, but not in BAH as per the defectors decisions to leave GUlf Airand move to the carriers down the coast. OOOOoooohhhh the truth does hurt some...
7th Nov 2007, 09:55
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By critical winge

Mt Killimanjaro sightseeing flight question?

Hi all. Could anyone recommend an operator to do a sightseeing flight out of Nairobi or Dar Es Salam to go around Mt Killi and back, how much would that cost?

Thanks in advance! :ok:
7th Nov 2007, 09:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,034
Posted By critical winge

Question to UK FI's

Quick question to you light aircraft instructors please. I have a JAA ATPL, early 40's and am current on heavys "only" in a well known Arab airline. As it has been a while since I flew a light...
Forum: Middle East
7th Nov 2007, 09:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,319
Posted By critical winge

Frankly Frank, NO WAY!!! They are downsizing as...

Frankly Frank, NO WAY!!! They are downsizing as all the other Gulf carriers are rapidly expanding. Try Emirates, Etihad, Qatar first if you have the experience, if not and Gulf is your only option...
Forum: Middle East
7th Nov 2007, 09:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,858
Posted By critical winge

Hi Shaboom, My understanding is that they...

Hi Shaboom,

My understanding is that they (EK) want you to be current at time of joining....let me explain. Time of joining means that you have passed the selection process and have been given...
2nd Nov 2007, 21:15
Replies: 26
Views: 3,756
Posted By critical winge

More importantly, it has only taken less than a...

More importantly, it has only taken less than a century of aerial warfare from WW1 to now to be rid of the pilot. Is that progression or regression as we come full circle to having a flying machine...
29th Oct 2007, 10:40
Replies: 31
Views: 8,378
Posted By critical winge

Has there been any comparison with the Tyhpoon...

Has there been any comparison with the Tyhpoon and the F35? Any sites?
Forum: Middle East
9th Oct 2007, 06:10
Replies: 45
Views: 13,525
Posted By critical winge

We all agree that the traffic is terrible here,...

We all agree that the traffic is terrible here, but this is not a thread on driving in Dubai, have some respect please. Comment about the drviving but at least show some thought for what has...
Forum: Middle East
8th Oct 2007, 14:22
Replies: 45
Views: 13,525
Posted By critical winge

Condolences for EK SFO

It was reported in the papers about the very tragic accident and demise of an Emirates Boeing First Officer yesterday. The cause of death was a road accident when the SFO's stationary car on the...
Forum: Middle East
4th Oct 2007, 14:31
Replies: 147
Views: 23,918
Posted By critical winge

New Email in portal boxes trying to pull poeple...

New Email in portal boxes trying to pull poeple across to the dark side. Hey just trying to see what its all about and send name and contact etc to them and the "oh so superior professional service...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2007, 19:12
Replies: 1
Views: 4,337
Posted By critical winge

http://www.smartcockpit.com/plane/airbus/A330/ ...

http://www.smartcockpit.com/plane/airbus/A330/


Now you only have to read it all :rolleyes:

CW
Forum: Middle East
22nd Sep 2007, 15:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,392
Posted By critical winge

It won't just be the engineers. EY seem to have...

It won't just be the engineers. EY seem to have a WILL NOT FAIL agenda. It is only a matter of time (and dearham's) sorry I meant weakening value hams that will force the people to choose the...
Forum: Middle East
8th Sep 2007, 13:54
Replies: 147
Views: 23,918
Posted By critical winge

Welldone A. I fully suppport the scheme, think...

Welldone A. I fully suppport the scheme, think it's a great idea as is a website to calm all the sceptics. A fund invested by those who will purely benefit from it, with sound financial cashflow...
Forum: Middle East
7th Aug 2007, 06:25
Replies: 45
Views: 6,777
Posted By critical winge

Disconnected said and I couldn't agree more For...

Disconnected said and I couldn't agree more
For the rulebound - don't forget good judgement and logic can take precedence over SOP. You shouldn't be a captain if fear of the oak desk results in you...
Forum: Middle East
6th Aug 2007, 15:29
Replies: 45
Views: 6,777
Posted By critical winge

15.10Approach 15.10.1 General ◊ The use of...

15.10Approach
15.10.1 General
◊ The use of Low Power/Low Drag
(LP/LD) and Continuous Descent
Approach (CDA) techniques during the
Initial & Intermediate approach phases
are encouraged. However,...
Forum: Middle East
5th Aug 2007, 07:01
Replies: 45
Views: 6,777
Posted By critical winge

EKLAWYER I agree with you. If you are on the...

EKLAWYER I agree with you. If you are on the tarmac and inform the crew that you want to get off, then surely and legally they cannot force you to get airborne and transport you to somewhere you do...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2007, 14:41
Replies: 19
Views: 4,776
Posted By critical winge

Without looking into it more carefully and just a...

Without looking into it more carefully and just a quick reply here, perhaps the G/A F speed is different as it is the F speed with 1 flap less? Ie not full but Flap 3. Whereas the F speed is for...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2007, 11:56
Replies: 7
Views: 3,316
Posted By critical winge

This should help. ...

This should help.

http://www.smartcockpit.com/plane/airbus/A330/
Forum: Middle East
16th Jul 2007, 17:58
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By critical winge

What you rellay need to study up on is English,...

What you rellay need to study up on is English, as that is tested now and it looks like you need to. Sorry, nut you asked for addvize!!:rolleyes:
Forum: Middle East
16th Jul 2007, 11:58
Replies: 40
Views: 13,158
Posted By critical winge

It is true. After 15 years you could retire...

It is true.

After 15 years you could retire on 75% salary or 20 years 100%. That means that you would be entitled to more than $US 2 million payout!! IF YOU ARE A LOCAL!!
Forum: Middle East
12th Jul 2007, 18:17
Replies: 79
Views: 14,199
Posted By critical winge

Middle East lost its golden touch!!

Of all the other world airline forums, the M E has the 2nd largest usage (behind Africa). Well Africa has it's problems, NO MONEY TO PAY THE CREWS. The ME has it's problems, IT DOESN'T WANT TO PAY...
Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2007, 05:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,842
Posted By critical winge

Unhappy I have been wondering for a while if it would be...

I have been wondering for a while if it would be good here to try to have a thread about investments and money issues for the expat pilot. After typhoons post and a link to a sound site (thanks), it...
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