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Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2015, 13:33
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,633,570
Posted By Sunray Minor

While that's an entirely understandable point of...

While that's an entirely understandable point of view, such a hard line probably increases the problem.

Imagine having spent so much on training, the pressure not to report depression or mental...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2014, 21:46
Replies: 281
Views: 222,268
Posted By Sunray Minor

:( Not good. Was on a course this year with one...

:( Not good. Was on a course this year with one of the test pilots that I suspect was flying the ship today. No response from him so far.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2009, 21:08
Replies: 28
Views: 5,450
Posted By Sunray Minor

ORAC, I find myself in agreement for once. ...

ORAC,

I find myself in agreement for once. Howard's point has been taken up Bernd Greiner recently, this time with reference to Vietnam but very pointedly showing the direction headed in...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Aug 2009, 10:10
Replies: 65
Views: 49,222
Posted By Sunray Minor

That sounds more positive. For anyone...

That sounds more positive.

For anyone unfamiliar with the Thai media, it is usual for cameras and reporters to have access (and to full in gaps in knowledge) in a way that would be frowned upon in...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2009, 23:39
Replies: 75
Views: 37,291
Posted By Sunray Minor

Wouldn't cheaper, more available access, through...

Wouldn't cheaper, more available access, through affordable training schemes (sponsorships, scholarships, apprenticeships...), be a better way of ensuring safety?

As opposed to enticing...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Nov 2008, 12:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By Sunray Minor

Flown with them many times, dating back in the...

Flown with them many times, dating back in the days of Yun-7's and suchlike. Survived every trip. Suspect it is a lot safer now that they fly ATR72s and Airbus.

Not a dangerous airline per se. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Oct 2008, 16:34
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By Sunray Minor

Shaft109, The backpackers slightly more rounded...

Shaft109,
The backpackers slightly more rounded life experience might make them a poor choice. Their stories of smoking pot in Malawi, finding Krisna consciousness in Goa and boozing on Ko Pha Ngan...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2008, 13:24
Replies: 787
Views: 240,851
Posted By Sunray Minor

Bridge Builder, Below is a quote I saw...

Bridge Builder,

Below is a quote I saw elsewhere so I can't verify its authenticity, but before anyone attacks Straumur-Burdaras Investment Bank it may be worth considering:


Not intending to...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2008, 15:38
Replies: 29
Views: 7,189
Posted By Sunray Minor

Zedder, The section you quote sounds like...

Zedder,

The section you quote sounds like the biggest bunch of sour-grapes ever. To honestly say that the UK has had it bad, is small minded in the extreme.



Oh dear, how sad. You don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2008, 13:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By Sunray Minor

Ideally, the military should be allowed to...

Ideally, the military should be allowed to promote itself, although it does have a certain unfair advantage in attracting recruits over maybe less glamorous trades. It is ridiculous to ban them and...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2008, 12:56
Replies: 66
Views: 10,823
Posted By Sunray Minor

TANTALLON, Perhaps the examples you give,...

TANTALLON,

Perhaps the examples you give, say less about those on the left-wing, and more about those who later reveal themselves to be on the right of centre?

All this gnashing of teeth over...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2008, 12:11
Replies: 216
Views: 36,195
Posted By Sunray Minor

Tigs2, I think Phil's point is a march...

Tigs2,

I think Phil's point is a march through the middle of London, by a military complaining of poor treatment, will have as much resonance with the city's population as the countryside alliance...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Oct 2007, 12:19
Replies: 849
Views: 540,277
Posted By Sunray Minor

Aid worker

32 year old, S.E.Asian, S. Asian, E.Asian Development NGO.
35-50 hours/week, no bonus, no benefits (do warm fuzzies count?), 30 days hol
Potential for "some" consultancy work

Take home £18,500...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2007, 11:40
Replies: 39
Views: 5,113
Posted By Sunray Minor

Agreed. But at least it is their Islamic...

Agreed.

But at least it is their Islamic fundamentalist state and despite how we
see it and despite its relative bleakness to our own, I see it as the only way.

I'd happily see the UK...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2007, 10:19
Replies: 39
Views: 5,113
Posted By Sunray Minor

nigegilb, That's not exactly my point. The...

nigegilb,

That's not exactly my point. The likes of Sadr have filled a power vacuum and are most certainly not happy to be sidelined by the occupation force. The occupying armies likewise are...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2007, 15:35
Replies: 39
Views: 5,113
Posted By Sunray Minor

I think we'd be struggling to hand over Basra in...

I think we'd be struggling to hand over Basra in a stable state in 10 years time, let alone now.

The unfortunate reality is the militias, most like Moqtada al Sadr's people primarily, are the...
Forum: Questions
13th Aug 2007, 14:32
Replies: 29
Views: 9,503
Posted By Sunray Minor

Thai Airways female cabin crew....always worked...

Thai Airways female cabin crew....always worked for my boredom.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2007, 13:06
Replies: 42
Views: 6,226
Posted By Sunray Minor

Green Flash, It sounds like a very sensible...

Green Flash,

It sounds like a very sensible plan from the Iranians. They already have a large but 2nd rate air force, and even if any guarantee was to be made by Tehran for not producing nuclear...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2007, 14:46
Replies: 47
Views: 7,102
Posted By Sunray Minor

That the interpreters (or otherwise) are doing...

That the interpreters (or otherwise) are doing the job for money is neither here nor there - in that sense they are no different from any other contractor or soldier. Given the desperate state of...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2007, 09:50
Replies: 47
Views: 7,102
Posted By Sunray Minor

Melchett, Firstly, we are not all from...

Melchett,

Firstly, we are not all from outside of the military community by a long shot! And for those that are, their viewpoints are no less valid. If you think the work of translators is not...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2007, 15:56
Replies: 47
Views: 7,102
Posted By Sunray Minor

That would be a good idea Melchett, if anything...

That would be a good idea Melchett, if anything to prevent further foot in mouth disease.

Ironic that you feel the security risk of these workers bars their entry to the UK....meanwhile Danish...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2007, 14:21
Replies: 47
Views: 7,102
Posted By Sunray Minor

Quite the opposite. I'm more than happy for them...

Quite the opposite. I'm more than happy for them to live next door to me. Send them over. They can join the ethnic mixing pot of my neighbourhood that thankfully seems to benefit from an absence...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2007, 11:37
Replies: 47
Views: 7,102
Posted By Sunray Minor

Crikey Melchett, Put them where exactly? ...

Crikey Melchett,

Put them where exactly? For a few thousand Iraqi's the UK has more than enough room! Somehow I think our problems pale in comparison to the problems these Iraqis are facing:...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2007, 12:50
Replies: 47
Views: 7,102
Posted By Sunray Minor

ORAC, For once I agree with you. Sweden has...

ORAC,

For once I agree with you. Sweden has led the way in this issue. Even the US looks set to provide support. Will the UK?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2007, 13:27
Replies: 21
Views: 3,371
Posted By Sunray Minor

Nice one - kia kaha, Bill. "Onward"

Nice one - kia kaha, Bill.

"Onward"
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 14:46
Replies: 62
Views: 16,759
Posted By Sunray Minor

Oh no! It's the end of the world.

Oh no! It's the end of the world.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2007, 10:37
Replies: 29
Views: 3,972
Posted By Sunray Minor

Peter Griffin, Come again? When...

Peter Griffin,



Come again? When exactly did he do this?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2007, 11:23
Replies: 54
Views: 8,160
Posted By Sunray Minor

I suppose suppose we in the UK we maybe view this...

I suppose suppose we in the UK we maybe view this (http://www.ichblog.eu/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&id=543) or this...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2007, 15:42
Replies: 849
Views: 540,277
Posted By Sunray Minor

Damn, 32 year old university administrator. ...

Damn,

32 year old university administrator. Average 45 hours a week, take home salary £1,500 per month.

Think I chose the wrong profession :sad:
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2007, 14:08
Replies: 31
Views: 3,947
Posted By Sunray Minor

That was probably tongue-in-cheek, but I have to...

That was probably tongue-in-cheek, but I have to say this is exactly our problem. The average Taliban "squaddie" isn't much different from a civilian or even our allies, depending on the time of day...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2007, 16:16
Replies: 31
Views: 3,947
Posted By Sunray Minor

M609, Agreed. I've had the misfortune of...

M609,

Agreed. I've had the misfortune of experiencing the same in Laos.

40 years after cluster bombs were used there they are still maiming kids and farmers on a weekly, sometimes daily,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Feb 2007, 11:02
Replies: 94
Views: 54,683
Posted By Sunray Minor

Considering they've just had a coup, I don't...

Considering they've just had a coup, I don't think a few traumas with a new airport is going to bother the Thais much. And lets face it, the vast majority of the population will never get the chance...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Feb 2007, 10:12
Replies: 94
Views: 54,683
Posted By Sunray Minor

Bangkokeasy, I wonder how many passengers...

Bangkokeasy,

I wonder how many passengers would prefer Don Muang over Suvarnabhumi though?

Obviously the new airport has issues, but surely there is absolutely no comparison between the two. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2007, 12:01
Replies: 81
Views: 10,309
Posted By Sunray Minor

Yeah Maple, Try sticking one of those...

Yeah Maple,



Try sticking one of those into a 155 and seeing where it goes. Then I suppose you would accuse the Iraqi red-legs of being suicide bombers though wouldn't you.

But if it makes...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2007, 11:22
Replies: 81
Views: 10,309
Posted By Sunray Minor

Nige, I always found it amusing that we...

Nige,
I always found it amusing that we launched this war in violation of the security council under the claim of upholding the security council resolution.

Much like the mad dictator who...
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