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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2022, 13:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,429
Posted By missioncontrol

In addition, The book "Blockade Runner", by...

In addition,
The book "Blockade Runner", by Lars Nilsen and Leif Sandberg offers quite a bit of info on the communications with the Swedish operation running in the opposite direction....

A...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2022, 16:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,429
Posted By missioncontrol

After reading the Department of Trade report into...

After reading the Department of Trade report into the loss of G-AGGF at Glen Lee 17 August 1943, the report states that no procedure existed at the time if an aircraft had to return to base and abort...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2022, 09:06
Replies: 81
Views: 12,483
Posted By missioncontrol

A couple of observations. In the Middle...

A couple of observations.

In the Middle East, everyone is referred to as Captain whether you have two, three or four stripes.

Even the local taxi drivers are referred to as captain.

Not...
Forum: Middle East
11th Nov 2021, 14:46
Replies: 156
Views: 101,011
Posted By missioncontrol

I spent a decade there, overall a positive...

I spent a decade there, overall a positive experience personally, made plenty of cash tax free which would have taken much longer to accumulate back home.

Managed to visit many places around the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Oct 2021, 09:55
Replies: 77
Views: 17,315
Posted By missioncontrol

I was given “Fate is the Hunter” thirty years ago...

I was given “Fate is the Hunter” thirty years ago just now,at the dawn of my airline career, by a senior captain I flew with many times.
He didn’t say anything about the book but just put it in my...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Sep 2021, 09:40
Replies: 14
Views: 3,362
Posted By missioncontrol

The Irish seem to have a bit of trouble...

The Irish seem to have a bit of trouble pronouncing the "viles".

say "ay","ee", "eye", "oh", "you"😊
Forum: Middle East
24th Sep 2021, 15:15
Replies: 43
Views: 50,776
Posted By missioncontrol

Couldn't agree more with Icancmyhousefromhere and...

Couldn't agree more with Icancmyhousefromhere and TruckIR,

you cannot see the effect this work/lack of life balance is having on yourself until either you have left or it is still too late.

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2020, 17:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,659
Posted By missioncontrol

Sqdn Ldr Allan Scott who featured in the Spitfire...

Sqdn Ldr Allan Scott who featured in the Spitfire documentary sadly passed away last week 8 th Sept 2020 aged 99.
His obituary appears in The Telegraph.

Rest in Peace Sir.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2016, 17:24
Replies: 52
Views: 9,234
Posted By missioncontrol

Back to the OT... I was zapped by a laser at...

Back to the OT...

I was zapped by a laser at night a few months ago whilst downwind to a major airport.

Fortunately recognising what was going on, control was handed over to the other guy,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Jan 2016, 10:21
Replies: 55
Views: 49,157
Posted By missioncontrol

Hello IW9, The BOAC historian Nils Mathisrud...

Hello IW9,

The BOAC historian Nils Mathisrud is interesting in contacting you.

Is it possible for you to send me a private message and I can put you in contact with him please?

Thanks very...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jan 2016, 06:34
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,255,922
Posted By missioncontrol

Some authorities are giving 787 on the licence at...

Some authorities are giving 787 on the licence at the same time as the 777.

So, if you fly a 777 and have a 787 on your licence does that preclude you from beng recruited?

What is the...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Aug 2014, 19:29
Replies: 37
Views: 12,667
Posted By missioncontrol

Stealey's wheelies or stealer's wheel? Stuck...

Stealey's wheelies or stealer's wheel?

Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel - YouTube

:O
Forum: Middle East
27th Mar 2012, 13:53
Replies: 158
Views: 47,258
Posted By missioncontrol

777 type rating to EASA licence?

Currently converting to EASA licence with 777 type rating.

This is being carried out by a third party using JAA approved sim in London area and has limited access to some slots. No approaches by...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Apr 2011, 06:24
Replies: 57
Views: 33,470
Posted By missioncontrol

Access Knight- thanks for your response and...

Access Knight-

thanks for your response and yes please- any pictures you can post of the Fort at Rutbah Wells today would be of great interest.

Thank you.:)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Oct 2010, 20:26
Replies: 57
Views: 33,470
Posted By missioncontrol

Thank you everyone for your time and the amazing...

Thank you everyone for your time and the amazing responses.

I didn't know whether the fort at Rutbah even still existed , so even better info. than I could have hoped for.

On another note , I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2010, 12:10
Replies: 57
Views: 33,470
Posted By missioncontrol

"Forget"- thanks for that- it certainly could be...

"Forget"- thanks for that- it certainly could be the location.

The shape of the fort looks different though and there are no indications that the v-shaped structure on the end was ever there.
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2010, 10:28
Replies: 57
Views: 33,470
Posted By missioncontrol

-Thanks Mr Fogg- I found the same picture on...

-Thanks Mr Fogg-

I found the same picture on the net, but cannot find exactly where this is- anyone got any directions please?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Oct 2010, 18:22
Replies: 57
Views: 33,470
Posted By missioncontrol

Imperial Airways fort at Rutbah Wells

Can anyone give me an accurate reference for the old Imperial Airways Fort at Rutbah Wells in Iraq please?

Have been trying to find it on Googleearth to see whether there are any remains but so...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Mar 2010, 16:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,677
Posted By missioncontrol

This link is a good place to start if you are...

This link is a good place to start if you are doing it all yourself

Great Circle Mapper (http://gc.kls2.com/)

good -luck

MC
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Mar 2010, 15:27
Replies: 0
Views: 749
Posted By missioncontrol

Colder place?

Line Pilot job here:


Current Vacancies - British Antarctic Survey (http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/)
Forum: Middle East
24th Jan 2010, 17:56
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,492,953
Posted By missioncontrol

Yes - you do have to pay for your own air-ticket...

Yes - you do have to pay for your own air-ticket to get to the interview.
Even on the Emirates network.

Hmmmm- that is a first.
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Aug 2007, 10:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,489
Posted By missioncontrol

No - no nasal congestion. No problems with...

No - no nasal congestion.

No problems with hay-fever or such like.

Seem to get it when in dry low humidity environment with dust about-ie flightdeck.

Can it be treated?
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Aug 2007, 08:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,489
Posted By missioncontrol

Persistant Dry Cough

I have been flying commercially for the last 15 years and am current on A320.

Over the last 7-8 years I have developed a persistant dry cough- have no history of asthma etc.

It feels like you...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2007, 08:05
Replies: 309
Views: 82,743
Posted By missioncontrol

re: airside security at Edinburgh

I watched a refueller being frisked by a security agent under the wing of a Delta Airlines 767, which was parked on stand 4 yesterday morning.

Is this some local arrangement "Delta" have with...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2007, 14:26
Replies: 30
Views: 35,555
Posted By missioncontrol

FMGS program

airbusbatics- thanks for the link,

however...

How does one activate the program then?
i.e.after running the setup utility and reaching the first "spashscreen".
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
20th Jun 2006, 08:17
Replies: 88
Views: 12,021
Posted By missioncontrol

Interesting post! It's not what you say it's...

Interesting post!

It's not what you say it's the way that you say it.

Captains are fully aware that the F/O will "need to know" what sector he/she is flying so that they can engage their mind...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2006, 21:45
Replies: 16
Views: 23,005
Posted By missioncontrol

Maybe you could get hold of them thro' the BBC...

Maybe you could get hold of them thro' the BBC shop?

I met "Rod Smart" from the TV series at Leuchars sometime in the mid 1980's.

If I recall correctly he started off as FJ IOT and was then...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2006, 08:48
Replies: 11
Views: 4,369
Posted By missioncontrol

Try looking on the site: ...

Try looking on the site:

www.ejectionsite.com

There are a couple of clips you can download if I recall correctly. One of them is the in cockpit video taken from the Thunderbirds F-16 which...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Jan 2006, 09:11
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By missioncontrol

Re: Explorer Slow To Load

Kris1000,

If you decide to install another browser such as firefox, is it safe to delete the IE browser (presumably using uninstall programs), or will this cause other programs to stop working?
...
Forum: Questions
18th Sep 2005, 21:16
Replies: 20
Views: 4,982
Posted By missioncontrol

I still wear my hat. I wear it for the same...

I still wear my hat.

I wear it for the same reason that "Ross" did in "Fate is the Hunter".

and "if you can neither look too good, nor talk too wise.........."
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Sep 2005, 10:51
Replies: 148
Views: 53,829
Posted By missioncontrol

True Story: I used to fly with a Captain who...

True Story:

I used to fly with a Captain who was a stickler for keeping things clean in the flight-deck, and quite rightly so.

One day he brought in some "Mr Sheen", and when we were trimmed...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Aug 2005, 09:54
Replies: 24
Views: 4,604
Posted By missioncontrol

Alternatively.... Just give your callsign on...

Alternatively....

Just give your callsign on initial contact, nothing else.

Once they give you the routeing and flight level which you are currently at, you can read it back.

This way you...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Aug 2005, 11:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,855
Posted By missioncontrol

Leaving it outside will lead to deterioration by...

Leaving it outside will lead to deterioration by corrosion/oxidation.

Whilst the aicraft was in service, the kinetic heating experienced by the airframe in flight, meant that corrosion was not a...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2005, 13:34
Replies: 226
Views: 86,477
Posted By missioncontrol

Have occasionally smelt an emulsion paint type...

Have occasionally smelt an emulsion paint type smell, also a bit like "Fuller's Earth".

Only experienced this on one A320, during descent and as previous correspondent describes, passing FL150...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
20th Jul 2005, 21:13
Replies: 18
Views: 2,297
Posted By missioncontrol

When does "Two" sound like "Three"?

I apologise if this has been covered extensively before, but is it not time that the english words "Two" and "Three" were reviewed or in someway altered so that they cannot be mixed up in RT...
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