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Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2009, 10:12
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,449,837
Posted By Accident Prawn

The Crew & Roof Panel

At times, when sitting in the 737 cockpit I wonder just how heavy that roof panel might be. How it may dislodge with fatal consequences if there was a mishap. (Even if there wasn't - but that's just...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Oct 2008, 15:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,373
Posted By Accident Prawn

EdiGla

Why oh why, when at EDI and at GLA do we have to read back this most unnecessary, annoying clearance before taxying:

"Taxy to holding point x, clear to cross the 'xy' undershoot...."
Lets face...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2007, 10:03
Replies: 193
Views: 48,126
Posted By Accident Prawn

Again, turnaround times do NOT affect approach...

Again, turnaround times do NOT affect approach speeds!
I work for a famous LoCo. We also have 25 minutes turnaround times and speed gates!
Turnaround is not from touchdown to take off, it's chocks...
Forum: Questions
22nd Dec 2006, 18:37
Replies: 19
Views: 3,499
Posted By Accident Prawn

gw3xjc Interesting choice of username! ...

gw3xjc

Interesting choice of username!

Just for info, Cardiff airport is a Cat I ILS airport.
This means that ANY public transport aircraft is limited to 550meters minimum visibility in order...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2006, 09:52
Replies: 32
Views: 15,662
Posted By Accident Prawn

WHAT???????? :ugh: :ugh: :ugh:

WHAT???????? :ugh: :ugh: :ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Nov 2006, 15:59
Replies: 83
Views: 34,206
Posted By Accident Prawn

Airlink Scotland Not entirely so. I fly for...

Airlink Scotland

Not entirely so. I fly for an ever expanding 737 operator LHS in the midlands.
They have just taken on a friend I have recommended, with no commercial flying experience, zero jet...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2006, 08:14
Replies: 14
Views: 11,879
Posted By Accident Prawn

Tonic Please Now which country is it...

Tonic Please



Now which country is it in? :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2006, 08:59
Replies: 175
Views: 70,540
Posted By Accident Prawn

Minimum Fuel - What's That?

I NEVER carry minimum fuel. You have to always expect the unexpected, no matter how nice the weather is for instance. Talk about Cut Throat business, how's that for Heart Attack or, get a little...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Sep 2006, 13:53
Replies: 90
Views: 19,597
Posted By Accident Prawn

No no no! Just bring the runway to each...

No no no!

Just bring the runway to each stand in turn! :{ :D := :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Sep 2006, 08:15
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,339
Posted By Accident Prawn

Well, I HAVE written to the dft and this is the...

Well, I HAVE written to the dft and this is the answer I have received today:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Aug 2006, 13:10
Replies: 419
Views: 104,396
Posted By Accident Prawn

jordan - skylion? Your comments are noted. ...

jordan - skylion?

Your comments are noted.

Either of you haven't the experience of working for the group, or the grace to understand what's really going on.
It may seem as simple as it seems...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Aug 2006, 10:38
Replies: 419
Views: 104,396
Posted By Accident Prawn

BMI Bloody Maniacs In charge :ugh:

BMI Bloody Maniacs In charge :ugh:
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Aug 2006, 16:13
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,339
Posted By Accident Prawn

Here is a question: If after a security...

Here is a question:

If after a security check we are being let airside to do the job, then how come we are being allowed to carry only certain items???

In other words; if we are deemed to be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jul 2006, 17:53
Replies: 419
Views: 104,396
Posted By Accident Prawn

JW411 Then mate, they'll have to be given...

JW411

Then mate, they'll have to be given more and more.
At the end of the day dehydration is not acceptable in aircrew.
If you've ever flown you'd know it.:ugh:

AP
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Dec 2005, 16:33
Replies: 14
Views: 13,234
Posted By Accident Prawn

I have had a cracked windscreen on a 737 last...

I have had a cracked windscreen on a 737 last year.
Happened at EDI after V1 exactly. Multiple fractures, outer pane.
Continued take off, re landed from 3000' at night.
Expected a facefull of...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Sep 2005, 09:13
Replies: 136
Views: 57,335
Posted By Accident Prawn

OK then, how about a castoring MAIN gear...

OK then, how about a castoring MAIN gear problem??

Read this:


http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/cms_resources/G-BVKC_4-05.pdf
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2005, 16:30
Replies: 127
Views: 52,245
Posted By Accident Prawn

Rubik Re Read my posting on this thread...

Rubik

Re Read my posting on this thread posted 8th September 2005 08:43

What are you after? I am a working LoCo airline pilot. I have given my feelings and facts in that posting.

How much...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2005, 08:53
Replies: 127
Views: 52,245
Posted By Accident Prawn

Brianigham Agree of course. Never have I...

Brianigham

Agree of course.
Never have I personally taken an aircraft with a snag that I shouldn't have, that's not the pressure that I face, ever.
It's all crewing/duty/flight time related....
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2005, 14:43
Replies: 127
Views: 52,245
Posted By Accident Prawn

Yes possibly, as I am not the only one feeling...

Yes possibly, as I am not the only one feeling the pressure. Even the younger F/Os are pretty tired at the end of a 10 hour duty day.



Yes fatigue! I don't know how to qualify "excessive" from...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2005, 08:59
Replies: 127
Views: 52,245
Posted By Accident Prawn

ILS27LEFT If you are referring to my 6/2...

ILS27LEFT

If you are referring to my 6/2 then for your info, all those days are 4 sectors without fail!

Even if I was rostered for a 2 sector, this will change in due course to a 4.

On top,...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Sep 2005, 10:35
Replies: 127
Views: 52,245
Posted By Accident Prawn

BALMY I work for a famous LOCO in the UK. ...

BALMY

I work for a famous LOCO in the UK.

If you say: "6 and 2 rotation does not sound that heavy to me" then you have either not done it yourself, or you may be management, or you're not a...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Sep 2005, 08:43
Replies: 127
Views: 52,245
Posted By Accident Prawn

THIS THREAD - Pilots ''under pressure to take...

THIS THREAD - Pilots ''under pressure to take risks"

Pilots being put "Under Pressure" doesn't have to be so obvious and visible.

A simple roster of 6 on 2 off which runs continuously for 2...
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