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Forum: Middle East
29th Nov 2008, 18:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,314
Posted By Desert Whine

EK is about to do exactly that for crew stuck in...

EK is about to do exactly that for crew stuck in VTBS. A flight to Phuket or Ubon or Rayong just to pick up crew.

Good luck saying "Get stuffed" to your boss.
Forum: Middle East
29th Nov 2008, 18:45
Replies: 42
Views: 8,036
Posted By Desert Whine

Proud? That's a little over the top. Are you also...

Proud? That's a little over the top. Are you also proud of the other sponsors of the EPC?

SIDs/STARs is purely and simply a marketing opportunity in a market in which the directors of EPI, as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2006, 20:16
Replies: 147
Views: 15,413
Posted By Desert Whine

AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA.........!!!!!!!Do you...

AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA.........!!!!!!!Do you understand the difference between NET and GROSS?

Income Tax doesn't increase the wage bill, it decreases the cash-in-hand (net) amount for the...
Forum: Middle East
10th Feb 2006, 09:34
Replies: 540
Views: 109,339
Posted By Desert Whine

DECs are OK as long as they're our mates..... ...

DECs are OK as long as they're our mates..... :ok:

:rolleyes:

-XXX

This rumour was also busted by the buster. Only 18, they said BUT........ pprune says it's true so it MUST be true.
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2006, 16:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,784
Posted By Desert Whine

The existing EK Bus guys might have a job ahead...

The existing EK Bus guys might have a job ahead of them finding someone to certify a log-book that says they did 1200 hours last year under "factoring" rules.
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2006, 15:12
Replies: 20
Views: 6,268
Posted By Desert Whine

I thought "the best" always became test pilots or...

I thought "the best" always became test pilots or astronauts and eventually Lord Muck of the Air Force, then retire to the lecture circuit.....
Forum: Middle East
26th Jan 2006, 06:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,856
Posted By Desert Whine

The rules, as you know 145q, are valid on the...

The rules, as you know 145q, are valid on the day. Today the rule is DECs and I'm sure they can validate their arrival to themselves, just as accelerated guys do.

Sanddancer was probably lied to...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jan 2006, 18:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,856
Posted By Desert Whine

....said it before and I'll say it again

So you wanted to leapfrog most of the FOs here with an accelerated command but you were screwed on that promise.

Now you're pissed off because you're being leapfrogged by DECs????

Am I the only...
Forum: Middle East
19th Jan 2006, 14:35
Replies: 28
Views: 4,554
Posted By Desert Whine

I have never ever been requested to slow to...

I have never ever been requested to slow to 160KIAS on downwind. In Dubai or anywhere else. I don’t know of any “fuel issue” applicable ONLY here at Dubai.

Good to see issues being sorted out but...
Forum: Middle East
16th Jan 2006, 17:27
Replies: 38
Views: 4,102
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Why is RT in ME so bad

Ahhh... so the Indians came up with "Charlie charlie", that explains it.

But if you fly into the civilised word and start saying things like "charlie charlie" or "delta delta" or "Aye Aita Pi",...
Forum: Middle East
16th Jan 2006, 06:44
Replies: 38
Views: 4,102
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Why is RT in ME so bad

Well, yes that classic quote from Churchill is correct, my version was a little different. That's why I said I was para-phrasing him!!!

But how would I know what CC means, I was the one who asked...
Forum: Middle East
15th Jan 2006, 16:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Jaber dies

Well I would never speak ill of the dead and I'm not starting now.

BUT....


To say someone is a decent soul..... in comparison to the Iraqis/Iranians/whatever other "near-neighbouring"...
Forum: Middle East
15th Jan 2006, 16:19
Replies: 38
Views: 4,102
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Why is RT in ME so bad

Well you're an idiot then.

I, on the other hand, am slightly pissed. But to paraphrase that limp-wrist, Winnie Churchhill, tomorrow I will be sober but you, dear man, will still be an idiot.
Forum: Middle East
15th Jan 2006, 16:03
Replies: 38
Views: 4,102
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Why is RT in ME so bad

You're right. The only thing is, it often degenerates down to neither the pilot nor the ATCO using the callsign although this worst case is usually not with UAE but with the Indians and other 3rd...
Forum: Middle East
15th Jan 2006, 15:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,296
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Emirates F/O hours entry requirement?

Well you've waited this long.... you should wait a little longer and apply for a slot as DEC on the A380.

Why start at the bottom???
Forum: Middle East
15th Jan 2006, 15:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Jaber dies

Would that be the same Jabber of Hutt fame?

I thought he was the Emir of that other sandy place, Tattooine???
Forum: Middle East
15th Jan 2006, 15:06
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: IRAN AIR - How long will they be able to operate?

Come on, Ratpoison. You know that freak in charge up in Iran comes from a well-to-do family. Don't blme the goat, it would've been a camel, no less.

As for the people, yes they too are victims of...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2006, 18:34
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: IRAN AIR - How long will they be able to operate?

Yeah nice one, let's always blame the jews. Really, mate, get over it. It's like a broken record and makes one sound like an utter [email protected]....!! I love it. I can't believe you said that with...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2006, 18:16
Replies: 28
Views: 4,554
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Dubai Ground Freq

Of course not, that'd be silly. But at many places it IS normal to switch from ground to tower automatically when ready (or "fully ready" as you hear around these parts...) and also from tower to...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2006, 08:08
Replies: 28
Views: 4,554
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Dubai Ground Freq

I understand the notion of "establishing comms" but this is not Mogadishu or Mumbai we are talking about!!

Fair enough with regards to us reading the paper and unexpected calls but in the case of...
Forum: Middle East
13th Jan 2006, 14:14
Replies: 28
Views: 4,554
Posted By Desert Whine

Dubai Ground Freq

At busy times, why do we need to call on Dubai ground (118.35) for push/start only to be told to contact 118.85??

Scenario:

A pilot uses his initiative, after listening to everyone else being...
Forum: Middle East
12th Jan 2006, 21:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: IRAN AIR - How long will they be able to operate?

Oh well...... then they (the public) should do something about their psychopath of a leader.

Or maybe they would much prefer having some nukes they can lob westward...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jan 2006, 09:50
Replies: 16
Views: 4,413
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Sheikh Maktoum

His point is that you remind him of a dog returning to it's own vomit.

Judging by your contributions, I wouldn't be that generous, myself, with an assessment of your class or intelligence.


PS...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2006, 03:15
Replies: 540
Views: 109,339
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: DEC's at EK

It's not a huge direct impact but the pay differential between a junior capt and a DEC definitely has an effect on morale.
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2006, 19:44
Replies: 540
Views: 109,339
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: DEC's at EK

Only 5% of carriers... another truly bogus and awesome stat! Even if it is accurate, these carriers are all huge and represent a sizeavle proportion of the job market out there, which was the point. ...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2006, 15:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,296
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Emirates F/O hours entry requirement?

Does anyone know if the current pay level is going to be revised upwards again, anytime soon?

... while you've got the crystal ball out, that is.

I know, I'm greedy...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2006, 15:09
Replies: 540
Views: 109,339
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: EK DEC Decision

On the assumption you're not jerkin our chains, then I salute your integrity, honesty and sensibility.

Ignore the 90% business. It is just some tripe trotted out by people with different morals to...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2006, 15:06
Replies: 540
Views: 109,339
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: DEC's at EK

They are?

Like BA, Qantas, UA, KLM, Lufthansa, Olympic, Conty, ANZ, Air France, Air Canada, Egyptair, SAA, etc, etc, etc... 90%??? Bolox.

You've just proved that "90% of statistics are made up...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jan 2006, 20:14
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,499,356
Posted By Desert Whine

Re: Latest EK selection news

Well not all of them were. Most were told the policy is a minimum of 3 yrs as FO. Some of the others were told they could leap-frog the 3yr FOs in only 18 months IF they had some command time.

Now...
Forum: Middle East
26th Dec 2005, 17:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By Desert Whine

Sounds like industrial action. Have crewing...

Sounds like industrial action.

Have crewing got the sh!ts about something?
Forum: Middle East
24th Dec 2005, 18:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By Desert Whine

I can tell you what your roster is. What would...

I can tell you what your roster is. What would you like to know?

Days off?

Originally, you got all nine days off you bid for but there is now a Muscat return on the fifth day.
Forum: Middle East
24th Dec 2005, 18:43
Replies: 21
Views: 3,321
Posted By Desert Whine

Talk about leaving a bad taste in someone's...

Talk about leaving a bad taste in someone's mouth, yes, there's another "sucker" ( :eek: ) hired every minute here. I wonder how they feel about zaatar-flavoured instead of pineapple-flavoured???...
Forum: Middle East
24th Dec 2005, 11:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,909
Posted By Desert Whine

FILTH. Failed in London, Try Hong...

FILTH.

Failed
in
London,
Try
Hong Kong

Dunno what they call it when they head to the sandpit.
Forum: Middle East
24th Dec 2005, 06:39
Replies: 21
Views: 3,321
Posted By Desert Whine

Ref Christmas dinner, they DID advise of a...

Ref Christmas dinner, they DID advise of a special deal in Brisbane for Christmas dinner. All inclusive, no discount. Enjoy!You wouldn't think so judging by the amount of Christmas decorations and...
Forum: Middle East
16th Dec 2005, 08:57
Replies: 443
Views: 155,007
Posted By Desert Whine

Not done it myself... You should have a chat with...

Not done it myself... You should have a chat with some of the hosties. Apparently there's a ritual you should follow.

Not entirely sure how it works but I believe it begins with taking out a bank...
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