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Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2012, 11:54
Replies: 86
Views: 44,587
Posted By davedek

(Taken from the report on page 1): "It adds...

(Taken from the report on page 1):

"It adds that the crew did not follow standard procedures after the terrain warning."

What is the story here?? Seems to me like this could be a FAR bigger...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2009, 10:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By davedek

Yeah, I didn't really think that being a...

Yeah, I didn't really think that being a Saturday, fast-jets were very unlikely. Was probably just lanterns then, oops!

On a side note - the American F-15s, I do sometimes see (and hear!) them...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2009, 00:45
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By davedek

Hmmm... not heard of sky lanterns before, I guess...

Hmmm... not heard of sky lanterns before, I guess I can't say for definate it wasn't them, without proof! And we are only 2 days after bonfire night. But it wouldn't explain why from one angle they...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2009, 00:23
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By davedek

Yeah, I'm sure they weren't fireworks! (Despite...

Yeah, I'm sure they weren't fireworks! (Despite what my girlfriend thought!)

I watched them for about 5 minutes or so, all rise from the South and pass out to my west, heading up North somewhere,...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2009, 23:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By davedek

Fast-jets in the sky

Hi all, a question here from someone with a lot of interest in military aviation, but no involvement in it whatsover - hopefully someone might know what I'm talking about.

I noticed something...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Sep 2009, 11:05
Replies: 113
Views: 15,411
Posted By davedek

On topic: Does anyone know if bankruptcy can...

On topic: Does anyone know if bankruptcy can effect somebody's ability to obtain an airside pass? Could be a very big consideration for a newly-qualified pilot who is close to bankruptcy.

(NB. Not...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Sep 2009, 20:16
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,927,921
Posted By davedek

Quote: "So where are you going to invest your...

Quote: "So where are you going to invest your £80K investment that is secured against your parents home?" Assuming that's aimed at me (rather than a general statement to all readers) you must have...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Sep 2009, 17:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,927,921
Posted By davedek

Beak, you completely missed the point I was...

Beak, you completely missed the point I was making. My point was - if trainees got type ratings for nothing, where else could that happen?

I was arguing Day Dreamer's point that it would be...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Sep 2009, 15:54
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,927,921
Posted By davedek

Day_Dreamer, I'm not sure what facts you are...

Day_Dreamer, I'm not sure what facts you are basing your opinion on, but I can certainly tell you this - to say "The main schools FTE, OAA their financial state is more secure than CTC so anyone...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Sep 2009, 23:52
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,927,921
Posted By davedek

"Quote: Interesting reading on the general...

"Quote: Interesting reading on the general section forum of the BALPA website at the moment, regarding the Wings scheme in general and flexicrew in particular. Particularly interesting is the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2009, 11:29
Replies: 21
Views: 3,959
Posted By davedek

Hey jonnyhock - if you had actually bothered to...

Hey jonnyhock - if you had actually bothered to read my post before you quoted it, you would have clearly seen I also said - hopefully the airlines will take on modular guys too, please tell me where...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2009, 15:20
Replies: 21
Views: 3,959
Posted By davedek

PAJ is spot on there Tom, don't be too quick to...

PAJ is spot on there Tom, don't be too quick to shoot down the integrated schools, they still have a LOT going for them in terms of future recruitment prospects.

Things are bad for them now of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Dec 2008, 11:43
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,927,921
Posted By davedek

Really? Name one. Also, did you know that a...

Really? Name one.

Also, did you know that a group of CTC cadets are starting/have started on the line with Thomas Cook this month?
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2008, 16:12
Replies: 50
Views: 6,645
Posted By davedek

Just a quick question to anybody who knows for...

Just a quick question to anybody who knows for sure -

Was just thinking about Ethiopian 961, the 767 that ditched into the water after it was hijacked and ran out of fuel. I've heard that many of...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Oct 2008, 22:32
Replies: 4
Views: 5,635
Posted By davedek

WOW. Yeah, I agree, looking at the smoke I...

WOW.

Yeah, I agree, looking at the smoke I would say there is a fair tailwind component.

I don't know what's scarier - the abort and flames, the over-run, or the fact that people are casually...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Sep 2008, 14:32
Replies: 61
Views: 6,426
Posted By davedek

Tingtang: For my CPL test in the DA42, the...

Tingtang:

For my CPL test in the DA42, the stalls I had to perform were:

1. Clean stall - Maintaining altitude with power at idle, entering a full stall, then recovering with minimum height...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Sep 2007, 04:51
Replies: 59
Views: 9,669
Posted By davedek

Yellowsubmarine, hang on a minute, all I want to...

Yellowsubmarine, hang on a minute, all I want to say is that nobody was forcing you to read it, and just because you find it 'nauseating', doesn't mean everyone will. In fact I am sure there are MANY...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Feb 2007, 18:20
Replies: 536
Views: 74,761
Posted By davedek

Femalewannabe - I'll be attending stage 2 on the...

Femalewannabe - I'll be attending stage 2 on the 2nd of March too!

I am in the morning session, you?
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2006, 22:38
Replies: 27
Views: 12,079
Posted By davedek

Wow, actual eyewitness account! Thanks! I'm not...

Wow, actual eyewitness account! Thanks! I'm not surprised at all that the separation was a little larger than they said. You must have almost :mad: yourself though!!

Only on pprune :ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jun 2006, 20:58
Replies: 1,552
Views: 428,264
Posted By davedek

Thank you very much Danny.

Thank you very much Danny.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jun 2006, 18:34
Replies: 1,552
Views: 428,264
Posted By davedek

Hello everyone. With regards to the maths...

Hello everyone.

With regards to the maths test in stage 2, I know that you can't use a calculator (obviously), but are you given a pencil and paper to work it out? Might seem like a stupid...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2006, 21:19
Replies: 18
Views: 2,197
Posted By davedek

Even though the definition of LARS suggests only...

Even though the definition of LARS suggests only RAS or RIS, they still provide FIS is requested - and as it happens, they often will only be able to offer FIS if they are busy! So dont count on...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Mar 2006, 20:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By davedek

Thanks, I'm very glad to hear that :)

Thanks, I'm very glad to hear that :)
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Mar 2006, 20:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By davedek

How tall is too tall?

Hi, I did a search but nothing came up.

I was wondering what (if any) the restrictions are on tall pilots. I'm 189cm tall (roughly 6 foot and 2 or 3 inches), and I'm only 18 so its possible I may...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2006, 13:47
Replies: 94
Views: 13,641
Posted By davedek

That would be the captain making that descision...

That would be the captain making that descision (after advice from his ground superiors I suppose)?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Mar 2006, 19:01
Replies: 257
Views: 56,987
Posted By davedek

AHAHAHAHA ROFL

AHAHAHAHA

ROFL
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
2nd Mar 2006, 21:16
Replies: 37
Views: 7,405
Posted By davedek

I know this probably wont help much, but I think...

I know this probably wont help much, but I think the main tip to mention when discussing situational awareness is how REALLY important it is.

Like I said, im sure you already know that, but you...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2006, 19:41
Replies: 123
Views: 18,079
Posted By davedek

That is just... I'm lost for words. Now I'm...

That is just... I'm lost for words. Now I'm usually pro anglo-american relations, but (IF it is true, a big if) this true then it would theoretically give the Pentagon command over our aircraft!!...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
28th Feb 2006, 18:21
Replies: 60
Views: 13,677
Posted By davedek

That was scary. It sounded like he was turning,...

That was scary. It sounded like he was turning, then suddenly went into dense cloud and I assume his bank angle increased without him realising and he said he completely rolled a couple of times :{...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Feb 2006, 15:01
Replies: 26
Views: 6,612
Posted By davedek

Yeah I believe you, all the 747 pilots I know...

Yeah I believe you, all the 747 pilots I know refer to each other as 'dudes' :rolleyes:
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2006, 09:55
Replies: 29
Views: 7,504
Posted By davedek

Sounds like they have been doing exactly that for...

Sounds like they have been doing exactly that for some time, seeing as installation on the fleet began in 2004.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
23rd Dec 2005, 12:03
Replies: 20
Views: 6,106
Posted By davedek

Im not particularly knowledgeable on this...

Im not particularly knowledgeable on this subject, so I hope somebody will be able to answer this question without flaming me....

What if the 2 pilots are behind a locked door, and something...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Dec 2005, 19:02
Replies: 44
Views: 14,462
Posted By davedek

Nice story Steve, must have been terrifying at...

Nice story Steve, must have been terrifying at the time...

One question - when you realised the terrible position your instructor had led you to (and I understand not wanting to tell him at the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Dec 2005, 15:13
Replies: 14
Views: 1,678
Posted By davedek

I dont think its fair to cut him down like that,...

I dont think its fair to cut him down like that, its a perfectly sensible question...

Indeed, airlines would carry on with existing aircraft and order new ones, but more importantly it would be a...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2005, 14:04
Replies: 20
Views: 4,299
Posted By davedek

so is this taken above Sibson? im interested...

so is this taken above Sibson?

im interested because im currently training for my ppl there

anyone know when this happened?
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