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Search: Posts Made By: Iron Duke
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2022, 14:27
Replies: 90
Views: 23,494
Posted By Iron Duke

My humble opinion .... The B747 ( Classic...

My humble opinion ....

The B747 ( Classic and -400) were fabulous aircraft to fly in every area .... however my preference will always be for the B777. Twin engine reliability, and twin engine...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2021, 10:24
Replies: 132
Views: 37,140
Posted By Iron Duke

What a great man .. I am not sure I fully...

What a great man .. I am not sure I fully appreciated that until I reflected on his fabulous and distinguished life ..

Rest in Peace Sir ..

From a fellow graduate of BRNC ..
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2021, 11:38
Replies: 278
Views: 58,849
Posted By Iron Duke

The GE90 ... for the shear violence of the energy...

The GE90 ... for the shear violence of the energy being produced ...

Particularly when at high thrust, as the experience is felt as much in the chest as the ears !!

I. Duke
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2020, 09:22
Replies: 40
Views: 13,982
Posted By Iron Duke

Many years ago I flew helicopters (B206, AS350)...

Many years ago I flew helicopters (B206, AS350) and we were allowed to leave the seat when :

1. The engine was at idle
2. Weather conditions were suitable
3. collective friction/lock was on
4....
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2019, 08:41
Replies: 101
Views: 79,969
Posted By Iron Duke

Thanks for all the links on Captain Warren ......

Thanks for all the links on Captain Warren ... fine viewing !!
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2019, 07:57
Replies: 101
Views: 79,969
Posted By Iron Duke

I wish the fantastic videos of Captain Warren...

I wish the fantastic videos of Captain Warren Vanderberg ( Ex USN, and AA Training Captain), were freely and widely available on the internet ...

I remember watching them as a younger man, and...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Sep 2018, 08:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,303
Posted By Iron Duke

Many thanks ....

Many thanks ....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Sep 2018, 14:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,303
Posted By Iron Duke

Fisheries ?

Who flies the Twin Caravans for the Department of Fisheries and Protection ? .. I used to fly the F406 along time ago and would be interested in maybe looking to again in a couple of years time.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2017, 18:35
Replies: 270
Views: 223,258
Posted By Iron Duke

Captain Mike Green is a tragic loss to the...

Captain Mike Green is a tragic loss to the industry ...

He did some check rides on me 15 years ago with Fast Helicopters at Thruxton ... he was a very experienced man then, and a "top drawer"...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jun 2017, 10:23
Replies: 23
Views: 15,141
Posted By Iron Duke

Good question .... I would have thought the...

Good question ....

I would have thought the aerodynamics were identical .. regardless of whether the type starts with an A or a B ....

I can understand improvements ... but I would have thought...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Nov 2016, 03:13
Replies: 56
Views: 42,851
Posted By Iron Duke

Well Done both flight deck and Swiss ATC .... ...

Well Done both flight deck and Swiss ATC ....

Listening to the tape, it is indication of cool professionalism under a potentially very serious situation ...

Good Job ...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Sep 2016, 19:25
Replies: 257
Views: 203,060
Posted By Iron Duke

Thanks Trim for info ... Interesting post...

Thanks Trim for info ...

Interesting post 77heavy ...

Good Luck ..

I. Duke
Forum: African Aviation
15th Sep 2016, 15:09
Replies: 257
Views: 203,060
Posted By Iron Duke

Hi All .. The basic on the B737 is US$7500...

Hi All ..

The basic on the B737 is US$7500 ... what is the B777/787 Basic salary ...

Many thanks

I.Duke
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2015, 16:29
Replies: 139
Views: 114,092
Posted By Iron Duke

A couple of thoughts ... 1. The A/C knows...

A couple of thoughts ...

1. The A/C knows from which point the EFB has calculated the T.O. performance, and it also knows via GPS where it is when it lines up on the runway ... it would not be too...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2015, 09:51
Replies: 746
Views: 788,398
Posted By Iron Duke

I am delighted the Flight and Cabin Crew...

I am delighted the Flight and Cabin Crew performed as we would all hope to do in this nasty situation .. and that everyone evacuated without serious injury ..

The close up photo of the fire damage...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2015, 08:02
Replies: 121
Views: 49,620
Posted By Iron Duke

I did a couple of thousand hours flying the J31...

I did a couple of thousand hours flying the J31 TP before moving onto the B757 in 1994 .. to me it was very useful experience and formed part of a recognised career progression, then.

I think it...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jul 2014, 19:31
Replies: 10
Views: 5,831
Posted By Iron Duke

Me too ... I have done some ferry flights in the...

Me too ... I have done some ferry flights in the past for Parc, and they were true to their word on every count.

Whilst the renumeration is good when you do get a "job" .. the uncertainty of when...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Dec 2013, 14:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,397
Posted By Iron Duke

For me publishing an en-route alternate prior to...

For me publishing an en-route alternate prior to the commencement of the flight must satisfy the same scrutiny as the destination. i.e. prior to any in flight critical situation ..

Therefore if...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Sep 2013, 20:16
Replies: 33
Views: 13,506
Posted By Iron Duke

I agree with FULLWINGS's post 100% .. Nobody...

I agree with FULLWINGS's post 100% ..

Nobody has given a definitive advantage to EPR on here, and I do not know of one ... only massive disadvantages. So why use it as the primary thrust reference...
Forum: Questions
22nd Aug 2013, 18:49
Replies: 136
Views: 22,674
Posted By Iron Duke

A human being has an input of self preservation...

A human being has an input of self preservation .. a computer does not ....

A computer will gladly fly into a mountain if the sensors say it should ... a human would think " I do not care what the...
Forum: Questions
26th Jul 2013, 15:59
Replies: 60
Views: 22,639
Posted By Iron Duke

As Basil said ... 1. Situation 2. Crew response...

As Basil said ... 1. Situation 2. Crew response 3. A/C landed safely .. Perfect.

Statistics may play a part in this ... It is statistically unlikely to have a further issue with pressurisation or...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Jul 2013, 22:45
Replies: 311
Views: 123,649
Posted By Iron Duke

Hello Gentlemen ... I have noticed these...

Hello Gentlemen ...

I have noticed these potentially interesting positions coming up, and am looking to express formal interest ... my question is CAE Parc or Aeroprofessional ?? I am interested...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jun 2013, 14:43
Replies: 66
Views: 37,948
Posted By Iron Duke

I am Boeing through and through .. however it...

I am Boeing through and through .. however it does LOOK the part, which is a second for Airbus ( 1st .. A330). I am sure it will prove to be very successful ...

I agree .. it is a sloppy TV...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th May 2013, 15:12
Replies: 102
Views: 37,667
Posted By Iron Duke

There is no question the technology exists for an...

There is no question the technology exists for an A/C to fly from A to B on it's own .. UAV's etc. The difference is the "what if" scenario .. a machine alone is expendable, a human life is not.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2013, 15:50
Replies: 8
Views: 5,394
Posted By Iron Duke

Due to my seniority as a Captain I was in line...

Due to my seniority as a Captain I was in line for demotion in VS after 9/11 ..

To me it was perfectly reasonable to demote the last 80 Captains promoted (despite it being very costly as it was...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2013, 17:18
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,031,948
Posted By Iron Duke

Personally I am very saddened by the problems...

Personally I am very saddened by the problems Boeing are experiencing. I have flown all the Boeings (except B777 unfortunately) and they are truly a fantastic product ... the expectation that I would...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jan 2013, 10:33
Replies: 37
Views: 17,840
Posted By Iron Duke

It may be a luxury these days ... but I would...

It may be a luxury these days ... but I would struggle to wish employment with any company that did not make me feel welcome and wanted. I do not mean carousing/ massaging of ego ... more an...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Dec 2012, 19:48
Replies: 20
Views: 3,499
Posted By Iron Duke

I am sure people would enjoy the experience of...

I am sure people would enjoy the experience of travel in a luxury limousine, and all the pampering that that entails over a ride in a regular taxi ... right up until you pay the bill ... you cannot...
Forum: Middle East
27th May 2012, 20:56
Replies: 15
Views: 8,008
Posted By Iron Duke

I've heard €10K/month (Capt.) ... but accom in...

I've heard €10K/month (Capt.) ... but accom in BKK and tax (maybe) will have to come out of that ... ??

No details yet of rotation/ roster pattern, but likely to be LCC harsh ... looking forward...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2012, 06:00
Replies: 15
Views: 7,188
Posted By Iron Duke

Thanks for the solid information ..... If...

Thanks for the solid information .....

If the conditions and base are good then they publish these facts ..... if they are not they (as in most agencies, sadly) shield them behind "attractive...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2012, 15:59
Replies: 15
Views: 7,188
Posted By Iron Duke

Thanks MM .... you have answered that query. No...

Thanks MM .... you have answered that query. No wonder they did not publish any figures.

Narrowbody Captains being paid over double that ... me thinks the industry is a little lost ??? ( not that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2012, 10:17
Replies: 15
Views: 7,188
Posted By Iron Duke

Airborne Personnel B744 Captains ..

I have noticed the an advert for B744 Captains by Airborne Personnel on behalf of Air Atlanta Icelandic .... does anyone have any information on this .... ?

Worldwide ? Commuting ? Package ? Info/...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Mar 2012, 07:58
Replies: 9
Views: 5,275
Posted By Iron Duke

I tried to find some info as well ... nobody...

I tried to find some info as well ... nobody seems to know anything, and the people working there are very quiet ..
T+C's with commuting look good, and Shenzhen is apparently a good place. A friend...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Mar 2012, 05:54
Replies: 7
Views: 10,024
Posted By Iron Duke

Thanks for your replies

Thanks for your replies
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2012, 17:49
Replies: 7
Views: 10,024
Posted By Iron Duke

Unic or Smile Aviation ?

I have seen some interesting adverts for B757/767 Captains based in Shenzhen flying cargo.

Unic and Smile both post adverts, and was wandering if anyone has any experience of these contract...
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