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Search: Posts Made By: SpootNICK
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Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Nov 2009, 04:23
Replies: 196
Views: 83,986
Posted By SpootNICK

Funny how its always the same old, and the...

Funny how its always the same old, and the emphasis is on OLD, characters that bitch and moan about SMJ and Andrew Smith. Do us all a favour and go back to your mud huts and enjoy an early...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Oct 2008, 12:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,767
Posted By SpootNICK

Discovery offer individual LOL insurance. ...

Discovery offer individual LOL insurance.

Its called income protection, but its not particularly cheap.

Give em a call

SN
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Sep 2008, 10:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,752
Posted By SpootNICK

Probably the gayest looking Freighter Ive ever...

Probably the gayest looking Freighter Ive ever seen...... Oh stop it! :}
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Sep 2008, 10:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,350
Posted By SpootNICK

The DC-10's are owned by Global Aviation. Two of...

The DC-10's are owned by Global Aviation. Two of them have become hangar queens, and ZS-GAS was re registered somewhere in Africa. Apparently its used on a Hadj Contract once a year.

Unconfirmed...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Jul 2008, 14:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By SpootNICK

Arq, The airline you are refering too is...

Arq,

The airline you are refering too is Civair.....Andy Cluver's feable attempt at an airline. I believe he is at it again, having changed the name to Redair.

Sunair is/was something...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2008, 22:31
Replies: 18
Views: 2,677
Posted By SpootNICK

DC-10-30 BURNS 9500 KGS / HR When Heavy, drops to...

DC-10-30 BURNS 9500 KGS / HR When Heavy, drops to about 7500 KGS / HR when empty. MTOW 256T
Forum: African Aviation
1st Apr 2008, 13:31
Replies: 10
Views: 1,671
Posted By SpootNICK

Been to most of the big West African Airports,...

Been to most of the big West African Airports, and Accra must be pretty high on the list of effiecient airports. Radar controllers are pretty good, ground staff are proffessional (relatively speaking...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Mar 2008, 15:16
Replies: 11
Views: 3,719
Posted By SpootNICK

Im no Chief Pilot, But assuming you intend...

Im no Chief Pilot,

But assuming you intend on flying modern western airliners some time in the future, a B200 is a good step. Although the Let410 is an OK machine in the bush, the pressurised...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2008, 14:50
Replies: 20
Views: 4,337
Posted By SpootNICK

I would say the best descent and approach is one...

I would say the best descent and approach is one flown with the power levers at idle, speed at a constant Vman clean until FL100, thereafter 250Kts all the way to your first configuration point. Once...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jan 2008, 05:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By SpootNICK

Cluver is at it again......

That son of a biach is at it again.:*

When will this guy learn.....it seems every year he tries to start an airline.

Would some one please give this guy a hint....

SN

...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Jan 2008, 14:42
Replies: 29
Views: 4,245
Posted By SpootNICK

Just heard about the KLM engine shut down on the...

Just heard about the KLM engine shut down on the 5 o'clock news.

I dont see what all the fuss is about.......especially in the local media. Engines are shut down all the time, precautionary or...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2007, 19:35
Replies: 10
Views: 5,942
Posted By SpootNICK

3 engine ferry should be no problem out of EBB, ...

3 engine ferry should be no problem out of EBB,

Departing RWY 17 to the south, over the lake with 5 hrs of gas and no payload should be a breeze.

On the other hand, getting an engine into...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Nov 2007, 23:42
Replies: 17
Views: 6,789
Posted By SpootNICK

I always used a 'gross-error check' of 1000 lbs...

I always used a 'gross-error check' of 1000 lbs per hour, this would give you a block fuel pretty close to the flight plan fuel (inclusive of reserves). Cruise speed 275 Kts on most segments.

SN
Forum: African Aviation
13th Sep 2007, 14:51
Replies: 21
Views: 3,479
Posted By SpootNICK

Hello chaps, FYI - just renewed my SA...

Hello chaps,

FYI - just renewed my SA Licence, and did not have a problem.

Being Expat, I had to produce 1 or 2 more forms but all in all it went through in a jiffy.

Docs supplied were,
...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jul 2007, 16:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By SpootNICK

Go-Arounds in Lagos are routine....... ...

Go-Arounds in Lagos are routine.......

Useless controllers, broken approach radar, congestions and more useless controllers are the cause of most of them. :*

I wonder if these donkeys even...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jul 2007, 10:28
Replies: 0
Views: 421
Posted By SpootNICK

JAA Ground School Europe/UK

Gentlemen,

Forgive me if this topic has been covered before,

Perhaps one of you could assist me w.r.t the following:

I am interested in converting my ICAO licence to a JAA ATPL this year,...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jul 2007, 08:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,074
Posted By SpootNICK

Flew in and out of Lagos last week, ...

Flew in and out of Lagos last week,

Complete mess.....100 times worse than before.

Someone is going to get killed in that place very soon. Mark my words.

That place scares me sh1tless...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jul 2007, 09:26
Replies: 4
Views: 945
Posted By SpootNICK

I would recommend Bamako. Couple of...

I would recommend Bamako.

Couple of reasons:

1) There is a South African AMO based in Bamako. They service mostly T-props, but at least you have the option of a hangar and qualified engineers...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jul 2007, 09:33
Replies: 57
Views: 5,531
Posted By SpootNICK

Hold me back, hold me back.......Im gonna moer...

Hold me back, hold me back.......Im gonna moer him!!!! :*

Work for free..........NO! :ugh:
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jul 2007, 15:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,578
Posted By SpootNICK

Its all a matter of perspective: IN SAA You...

Its all a matter of perspective: IN SAA

You shoot an approach into JNB in your A319,

You head down to the pub and get served shots of 'Witblitz',

Then you head make your way to your car...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Jun 2007, 12:40
Replies: 1
Views: 759
Posted By SpootNICK

Arrow Africa gets Continental Airspace Authority

Africa gets continental airspace authorityhttp://banner.coza.com/transpix.gifWindhoek,...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2007, 09:02
Replies: 50
Views: 15,609
Posted By SpootNICK

I agree with most of the above. Text book...

I agree with most of the above. Text book touchdown. No doubt about it.

Well done to the crew!

Obvioulsly depending on the runway condition and length, I think i would of personaly elected to...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jun 2007, 09:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,188
Posted By SpootNICK

I dunno chaps, I am not sure that doing...

I dunno chaps,

I am not sure that doing your instructors rating is such a good idea if you dont have the passion or ability to give instruction. Granted, many guys have gone down this route and...
Forum: Middle East
30th May 2007, 21:27
Replies: 58
Views: 20,684
Posted By SpootNICK

:( R.i.p :( Sn

:( R.i.p :(

Sn
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th May 2007, 21:07
Replies: 47
Views: 13,372
Posted By SpootNICK

Well said Serenity!

Well said Serenity!
Forum: African Aviation
7th May 2007, 21:07
Replies: 63
Views: 9,672
Posted By SpootNICK

Comair have always had relatively good morale,...

Comair have always had relatively good morale, and most blokes are happy. From the bottom you have low-timers getting a break, senior f/os with the prospect of command (eventually) and the senior...
Forum: Middle East
4th May 2007, 17:58
Replies: 193
Views: 43,602
Posted By SpootNICK

UK and Aus I can understand, But I seem to...

UK and Aus I can understand,

But I seem to recollect that the indian routes are in fact limited to the number of pax onboard (and not just on frequency). I remember a while back, a request for...
Forum: Middle East
6th Apr 2007, 14:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,341
Posted By SpootNICK

Just got back home...... An excellent day...

Just got back home......

An excellent day out. Well organised, great weather and some amazing flying.

I'm happy i went, and even happier that i left before the traffic snarled up.

Well...
Forum: Questions
2nd Apr 2007, 11:32
Replies: 3
Views: 2,902
Posted By SpootNICK

It occurs rather frequently.....well at least in...

It occurs rather frequently.....well at least in my previous airline.

A pax is offloaded.....and the offload instructions are handed to the ground dispatcher, who then needs to find the relevent...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Mar 2007, 23:57
Replies: 84
Views: 11,288
Posted By SpootNICK

Well said Champagne Lover, Here's another...

Well said Champagne Lover,

Here's another recommendation.

LETS DIG A MOAT AROUND OUR BORDERS WITH THE CONTINENT,
THEN FILL THE MOAT WITH MAN-EATING CROCODILES. IF ANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARE...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Mar 2007, 14:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By SpootNICK

Yeah, Mine Dog is right. The stuff is...

Yeah,

Mine Dog is right. The stuff is around, but it sure aint at Bamako airport. Some of the mines keep barrels of the stuff at their own strips, but you will need to arrange it through someone...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Mar 2007, 14:54
Replies: 29
Views: 8,236
Posted By SpootNICK

Why not give Vincent Aviation a call. They have a...

Why not give Vincent Aviation a call. They have a couple of 1900's. Perhaps they can point you in the right direction. If you dont have any success on the Australian front, I would recommend 43...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Mar 2007, 10:40
Replies: 28
Views: 5,796
Posted By SpootNICK

Perhaps.....but it wouldn't of been as much fun :E

Perhaps.....but it wouldn't of been as much fun :E
Forum: African Aviation
10th Mar 2007, 19:48
Replies: 28
Views: 5,796
Posted By SpootNICK

Covertwar....... Your ignorance in this...

Covertwar.......

Your ignorance in this matter is extraordinary.

There are numerous south AFRICAN companies who fly into iraq for various NGO's. And in the case of the F28, it's a south...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Mar 2007, 10:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,432
Posted By SpootNICK

I think you may be refering to the Connie...

I think you may be refering to the Connie standing outside the SAA Technical Centre. This old bird doesnt fly, but i believe the apprentice engineers have a hand in keeping her in ship shape. Well,...
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