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Forum: Questions
15th Feb 2011, 02:04
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By ollycopter

Renewing JAA ATP Question

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know the requirements for renewing an expired JAA ATP? I currently operate on a JAA member state CPL issued in conjunction with my UK JAA ATP. My JAA has since expired and I...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Jan 2010, 23:44
Replies: 67
Views: 29,863
Posted By ollycopter

Ugly Jet/ Gorgeous Jet

My two Cents..

Ugly Long Range aircraft: Falcon 900

Gorgeous Long Range Aircraft: Gulfstream 650

Ugly Short/Medium Range Aircraft: Gulfstream 150

Gorgeous Short/Medium Range Aircraft:...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Jan 2010, 23:38
Replies: 76
Views: 51,642
Posted By ollycopter

I know its just my opinion but I always felt the...

I know its just my opinion but I always felt the falcons looked like old aircraft.. I totally agree their performance is impressive, but they are NOT beautiful machines.. The 7X is the best so far...
Forum: Tech Log
21st May 2009, 15:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,996
Posted By ollycopter

We dont have a cost index. I wish we did. Is it...

We dont have a cost index. I wish we did. Is it typical in Biz aviation? My guess is no. But still, flying as efficiently as possible should really be a priority.. There is no gain for that fuel...
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2009, 17:44
Replies: 12
Views: 2,996
Posted By ollycopter

Well in a time like this I think sitting back and...

Well in a time like this I think sitting back and not caring about a costly practice would be the worst course of action.. I flew today and after 48 mins we reached cruise. We were behind schedule.....
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2009, 22:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,996
Posted By ollycopter

Basically he climbs with max climb thrust at as...

Basically he climbs with max climb thrust at as fast a speed as possible. I have clocked him at 52 minutes to climb to cruise in an aircraft that can climb to that cruise alt in 20 to 25 comfortably...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th May 2009, 16:11
Replies: 81
Views: 20,430
Posted By ollycopter

I work with a couple of captains who have...

I work with a couple of captains who have terrible CRM.. One Cap even pointed at her stripes to make a point she was in charge. I understand fully the plight of you but as a Captain, if these snappy...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2009, 15:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,996
Posted By ollycopter

Climb Speed

Hi all,

I am flying with a guy at the moment who believes climbing at 300 feet permin in RVSM rocketing along at 320 knots is the best way to climb as you make up time. Apart from the obvious...
Forum: Questions
12th Jan 2009, 01:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By ollycopter

Nah, we fly a C-750. We did take off with the...

Nah, we fly a C-750. We did take off with the actual wind calculations, but lets just say we had more than enough runway before I started opening the manuals again.. The best bit Cap wanted me to...
Forum: Questions
9th Jan 2009, 10:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By ollycopter

I know. I discussed the matter and gave my point...

I know. I discussed the matter and gave my point of view, and then went along and calculated the figures with the actual wind. Its not a very synegistic cockpit.
Forum: Questions
8th Jan 2009, 20:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By ollycopter

Zero wind

Hi all,

I recently had a captain get rather cross because I calculated Take off distance using zero wind when we had a light headwind (not more then 10kts). We were not take off field limited in...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Sep 2008, 17:23
Replies: 76
Views: 12,618
Posted By ollycopter

You have to be smart with the fuel in the...

You have to be smart with the fuel in the summer.. Land with max fuel you can. If you have a couple of days then go the day before departure and top up.. Catering is only EVER late when FAs or copis...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2008, 11:40
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By ollycopter

Okay, I have to clear something up. The London...

Okay, I have to clear something up. The London Controllers are fantastic. I have no quams with them and am sorry if I did not make that clear. Its purely a SID and STAR bashing exercise:E

Someone...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2008, 12:56
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By ollycopter

I have to say, if you are saying that two...

I have to say, if you are saying that two aircraft on Sids and Stars could come into conflict within the TMA then is that not making the point that the Sids and Stars are rather poorly thought out??
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2008, 12:48
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By ollycopter

I have been put on a heading out of luton...

I have been put on a heading out of luton numerous times and not been allowed to climb until we get to DVR, at least not been allowed a significant climb. I know the airspace is congested, but if the...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2008, 12:45
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By ollycopter

Damit, how did I miss that... :O Having said...

Damit, how did I miss that... :O Having said that there is hardly a difference between the two.. As I said, you get a heading after T/O anyway..:rolleyes:
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2008, 09:45
Replies: 24
Views: 4,845
Posted By ollycopter

UK Stars and Sids

Hi All,

Can someone explain why the Stars in the UK are overly complicated? I mean, with places like Vienna and Munich (for example) having fantastically basic RNAV arrivals that make everyone's...
Forum: Questions
3rd May 2008, 13:06
Replies: 1
Views: 626
Posted By ollycopter

Air wind

Okay... Any tips on passing wind on a long leg? Is it bad CRM to just explode? Should we let it seep out in less potent peeps??

Okay, I know Cola and spicy food is a bad idea and god help you if...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd May 2008, 12:09
Replies: 20
Views: 3,157
Posted By ollycopter

Rubbish, low hours pilots are getting hired by...

Rubbish, low hours pilots are getting hired by corperate operators all the time.. I was.. And as for paying for your rating, it is pure jealousy that people get pissed at that. I mean, if someone has...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Apr 2008, 19:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By ollycopter

Cheers, I heard it from a captain actually.. He...

Cheers, I heard it from a captain actually.. He got turned down because of this he thinks. How are the airlines with age then? How old is too old to look into starting for an airline?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Apr 2008, 18:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,500
Posted By ollycopter

Sure they do... Just gotta get through...

Sure they do... Just gotta get through selection.. And be a good enough pilot... If you have no rating they will expect you to pay for a CJ rating over a three year period but it gets you started and...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Apr 2008, 16:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By ollycopter

Captain time wrecks Airline chances??

Hey guys,

Opinions please. Am looking to upgrade but am hearing whispers that it affects your chances in the airlines. Captains make bad Co pilots etc. Any ideas? Am happy where I am but want to...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2007, 19:24
Replies: 19
Views: 6,238
Posted By ollycopter

Oh God, how could I have made such a stupid...

Oh God, how could I have made such a stupid error, and after all my preaching... Of course I meant accepted. See what I mean?? English cant even talk English:) (Again, I am English)
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2007, 15:55
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By ollycopter

Ha ha, yes Flyable.. What am I on today???

Ha ha, yes Flyable.. What am I on today???
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2007, 14:39
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By ollycopter

Fabulous F.I.B

Hi there all. I am looking for someone in the know.. I am looking at purchasing a Floatable inflatable boat (FIB) which is basically a microlight that takes off and lands on water. Anyone know what...
Forum: Questions
7th Feb 2007, 14:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,377
Posted By ollycopter

Nothing beats flying into Innsbruck during the...

Nothing beats flying into Innsbruck during the heavy storms a couple of weeks back.. We were tossed about like a Schwanzen stueken at a peep show.. Auto pilot had no chance and we flew it by hand....
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Feb 2007, 13:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By ollycopter

A copy of airliner world, a quality german porn...

A copy of airliner world, a quality german porn mag, my phone which has poker downloaded on it, a mirror to secretly check out the F/A and a wrench to beat her off when she catches me....AGAIN........
Forum: Questions
7th Feb 2007, 12:08
Replies: 0
Views: 738
Posted By ollycopter

Becoming a Commander

Hey Fellow Sky taxi drivers,

I am looking for recomendations on Literature on becoming a captain. Good quality advice on taking command, extra things to know and responsibilties etc. If anyone...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2007, 12:04
Replies: 19
Views: 6,238
Posted By ollycopter

Many places in Europe use their own languages...

Many places in Europe use their own languages during ATC. What makes me laugh, as an Englishman, is understanding the ATC in the UK is so much harder then in, say Germany or France. We have terrible...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2007, 18:45
Replies: 113
Views: 32,315
Posted By ollycopter

Dont get me wrong guys, there has to be SOPs to...

Dont get me wrong guys, there has to be SOPs to an extent and I am not saying plan to 360 on final as a first resort.. I just think we need to be free to improvise if need be. Is a go around better...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Feb 2007, 11:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By ollycopter

Very interesting insight actually. I fly The XLS...

Very interesting insight actually. I fly The XLS and Citation 10 and although I have been out of homebase for a good two weeks now I am also home a lot too.. These months pop up every now and then.....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Feb 2007, 10:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By ollycopter

Biz or Airlines??

I know I am asking this question in the Biz jet forum but who wants to weigh up the pros and cons of the Biz aviation versus Airline stuff? The freedom and better locations of the Biz world? The...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2007, 10:30
Replies: 113
Views: 32,315
Posted By ollycopter

The trouble with the industry is that use of...

The trouble with the industry is that use of common sense is being ignored for Standard ops.. We are becoming lemmings and quite frankly I am bored of it.. An orbit on final is perfectly exceptable...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Jan 2007, 16:04
Replies: 27
Views: 7,122
Posted By ollycopter

What do you guys use as quick recalculations for...

What do you guys use as quick recalculations for if, say, you get a short cut through a star?? I find it a pain and just want to get down to final intercept rather then plan it on short notice...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Jan 2007, 22:52
Replies: 27
Views: 7,122
Posted By ollycopter

Flying the Citation 10 at the moment... Bit of a...

Flying the Citation 10 at the moment... Bit of a beast:)
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