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Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Aug 2020, 09:39
Replies: 458
Views: 284,385
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Multiple prescriptions for glasses

Since reaching my 50s my vision is slightly deteriorating, and I need corrective lenses. All in all not a problem, but it’s applying it to the aviation world that is the complication.

So, my...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2016, 09:15
Replies: 35
Views: 23,209
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I had a very similar ramp check to the original...

I had a very similar ramp check to the original poster's experience, by the CDAG in Toulouse. It's my first one under EASA, so perhaps there are new requirements to be followed.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2016, 18:26
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,070
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

It's nice to see the IT is up to scratch. I...

It's nice to see the IT is up to scratch. I clicked on the job link, and apparently it's no longer available.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Mar 2016, 07:27
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,070
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Commands, type changes and recruitment for Summer...

Commands, type changes and recruitment for Summer '16 are well under way.

In a surprise moment of foresight a few weeks ago, commands and type changes for Summer '17 were announced, and although...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Mar 2016, 07:21
Replies: 399
Views: 402,645
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I think Flybe might be surprised at how few...

I think Flybe might be surprised at how few people are out there. I recently received an email thanking me for my application, but to now enter it via a CTC site. This is despite the fact that my...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2015, 13:42
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,070
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I can't quote exact numbers, but several of the...

I can't quote exact numbers, but several of the guys joining over the last few years on PPY have already moved on to other airlines offering full-time contracts.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2014, 07:17
Replies: 24
Views: 10,230
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

He obviously teaches his students to fly inverted!

He obviously teaches his students to fly inverted!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2014, 12:25
Replies: 46
Views: 9,011
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

If the vote goes to a Yes, i think there will be...

If the vote goes to a Yes, i think there will be retrenchment of UK airlines from Scotland. At present as EU operators, we can fly EU-EU, and EU-non EU. However if Scotland does go, and as is...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2013, 16:25
Replies: 974
Views: 539,045
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

The gear is designed to adsorb much of the impact...

The gear is designed to adsorb much of the impact force, rather than have the force transferred to the people on board.

The same with the break in the fuselage. Although not a designed 'breakaway'...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2012, 15:56
Replies: 25
Views: 12,039
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Riverrock Try 'maximum theoretical range' of...

Riverrock

Try 'maximum theoretical range' of a transmitter.

Sq root of tx in feet, added to sq root of Rex in feet, gives a nm range.
Practice pan at 3000' can theoretically be heard over 200...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Feb 2011, 18:57
Replies: 78
Views: 16,495
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Within my circle of non-aviation friends and...

Within my circle of non-aviation friends and family, all except one earn at least twice as much as I do as a 757 FO. One earns just a little bit more than me; but he's only 22! (I'm 42)
Forum: Questions
28th Sep 2010, 16:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

My first airline job was at age 32; I'm now 42,...

My first airline job was at age 32; I'm now 42, flying as an FO on 757/767. I've still got upto 23 years left, a few less then you.

I would probably have had a jet command by now if I had made...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Aug 2010, 07:08
Replies: 21
Views: 8,448
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Basically, never turn down a type, never turn...

Basically, never turn down a type, never turn down a command.

Fast forward 3 years, you're offered either a TC command or stay where you are. Can you guarentee that the jet command will still be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jul 2010, 16:18
Replies: 35
Views: 6,119
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Good point bizdev, but I'm thinking specifically...

Good point bizdev, but I'm thinking specifically about our industry; and it's highly unlikely that an airline pilot today will only have the state pension to look forward to.

Whilst, from next...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jul 2010, 07:59
Replies: 35
Views: 6,119
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

'Fixed retirement age to be axed'

It's been announced today that the Government plan to scrap the default retirement age (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10796718) by October 2011.

Do you think that this is likely to effect...
Forum: Questions
30th Mar 2010, 17:50
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

'Flight Captain' and 'Flight Captain's Mate'. ...

'Flight Captain' and 'Flight Captain's Mate'.

Might it not be an abbreviation for a Scandie term?
Forum: Tech Log
16th Mar 2010, 20:31
Replies: 1
Views: 1,627
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

However Lift is published by Airbus Industries,...

However Lift is published by Airbus Industries, so it might be a bit biased! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2010, 11:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,457
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I can't speak for the military world, but there...

I can't speak for the military world, but there has been talk of retirement bubbles and recruitment booms ever since I've been in the civil industry since 1993.

I've yet to see it happen.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Oct 2009, 16:30
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Sorry, Packard Bell easynote. There is no...

Sorry, Packard Bell easynote. There is no physical switch. Fn+F2 etc doesn't seem to work.
Forum: Questions
22nd Oct 2009, 16:28
Replies: 31
Views: 3,892
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I had this a year or so back when se diverted and...

I had this a year or so back when se diverted and several pax wanted to get off as it was closer to home than our destination.

It was pointed out that if they got off

1. They had broken the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Oct 2009, 14:58
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Missing wireless

Somehow I've managed to make my computer lose it's wireless option, so I thought I'd try the experts for help.

The wireless network icon with has a red cross on it. Double clicking it reveals no...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
28th Sep 2009, 16:34
Replies: 3
Views: 2,580
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I flew with TOM as a pax over the summer, and...

I flew with TOM as a pax over the summer, and thought the demo was quite 'cute', and it certainly got the attention of more pax then normal.

However, on reflection, I realized I was concentrating...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Sep 2009, 14:14
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,637,334
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Some 757s to BRS operate on a W pattern. The last...

Some 757s to BRS operate on a W pattern. The last few times I've done the BRS-CFU they have been ex TOM aircraft. (AL &AH)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Aug 2009, 13:00
Replies: 54
Views: 4,616
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

World's strangest airport names....

World's strangest airport names. (http://news.skyscanner.net/articles/2009/06/002552-worlds-funniest-airport-names-rudest-weirdest-and-strangest.html)

Here's a story I like about Chicago O'Hare...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Aug 2009, 08:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,379
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Moving on a bit from this, what is peoples take...

Moving on a bit from this, what is peoples take on night visual approaches?

My company, recently merged, has 2 opposing views. One very keen to underetake a night visual, one not so. Currently the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Aug 2009, 17:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,894
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I renewed my FI rating in the last 3 years, and...

I renewed my FI rating in the last 3 years, and just managed to scrape 12 hours P1 in the last year to renew my SEP. No prizes for guessing that the day job is on a 757. I'll probably renew it again...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Aug 2009, 16:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,843
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Weight and balance of course! When I was...

Weight and balance of course!

When I was hour building in a PA28, on some of the longer (solo) flights, I'd swap seats every now and again, just to liven things up.

Talking of seats, I remember...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Aug 2009, 16:41
Replies: 43
Views: 15,928
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I landed in EFL just after the incident, as the...

I landed in EFL just after the incident, as the 2nd firefighting aircraft was returning.

Our handling agent passed on the information, stating that the aircraft had apparently stuck some power...
Forum: Questions
4th Aug 2009, 17:26
Replies: 14
Views: 1,532
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

From CAP 413, chapter 10 1.4 In...

From CAP 413, chapter 10 1.4



In response to:



From CAP 413 chapter 4 1.10
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Jul 2009, 18:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

A bit like this then ...

A bit like this then

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh42k3Kvxck

You tube link not working, try this link instead

John Wayne CRM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh42k3Kvxck)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Jul 2009, 17:57
Replies: 12
Views: 2,125
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

A bit to the left.

A bit to the left.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jul 2009, 17:50
Replies: 79
Views: 31,907
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Manston's fire cover is RFF 3. I'm not sure if...

Manston's fire cover is RFF 3. I'm not sure if that is sufficient for a Q400

EGMH AIP extract (http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/aip/current/ad/EGMH/EG_AD_2_EGMH_en.pdf)
Forum: Questions
18th Jun 2009, 12:50
Replies: 11
Views: 4,450
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

I'd heard it had fallen over (literally).

I'd heard it had fallen over (literally).
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2009, 07:01
Replies: 65
Views: 13,010
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

As a former buzz pilot, the airline was not days...

As a former buzz pilot, the airline was not days away from bankruptcy.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jun 2009, 11:21
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,302,601
Posted By A Very Civil Pilot

Ryanair passengers to load their own bags...

Ryanair passengers to load their own bags (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/5430226/Passengers-may-have-to-load-their-own-bags-onto-Ryanair-flights.html)

(telegraph.co.uk)
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