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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2021, 17:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,169
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Herod, Thanks but that is not what this is...

Herod,

Thanks but that is not what this is about. It is the fun of getting this old piece of machinery, mechanical and analog, running again. It is better than a pinball machine or a snooker table...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2021, 22:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,169
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Unfortunately there is no scale anywhere...

Unfortunately there is no scale anywhere indicated. Tomorrow I'll time the flight from overhead one of the VORs to the other and see if I can figure out the distance.

As for the frequencies, the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2021, 22:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,169
Posted By CaptainSquelch

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1653/20211103_132746_2_06f07aae8de8d503585260d2df77ac0a6314154e.jpg
the panel
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2021, 22:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,169
Posted By CaptainSquelch

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1680x2000/20211103_141919_2_93340f22cc4226de7b2fb07f3d88c860c81cd409.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2021, 19:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,169
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Vista Flightmatic 204-FP

Recently I got hold of a Vista Flightmatic 204-FP flight simulator, or rather an IFR trainer for my mancave. Much better than a pinball or a snooker table ;-). As most pilots I was tortured on this...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2010, 15:03
Replies: 87
Views: 30,287
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Bad Breath continued

Oh by the way,

I had two beers, Amstel 250 ml, and a small glass of Balvenie Doublewood 12 years on Sunday night with my son. Some 13 hours later that amounts to 0.06 promille. This gives me a...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2010, 14:55
Replies: 87
Views: 30,287
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Bad Breath at EHAM

OK guys you want to know how the test is done at EHAM.

I was subjected to the test in the crew centre a few weeks ago. I entered the crew centre on Monday, July 19th at around 12:30 local time...
Forum: Questions
15th Jun 2010, 20:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,297
Posted By CaptainSquelch

American 88

Does anybody know what happend last night to America 88. They diverted from around 55 North - 30 West to BIKF.

What was wrong?
Did they land safely?

Cheers
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2010, 23:35
Replies: 20
Views: 6,445
Posted By CaptainSquelch

In my gang it has been compulsary to have one...

In my gang it has been compulsary to have one hand on the thrustlevers from 2000 ft above the ground till touchdown since I started flying 30+ years ago. That is with or without autopilot.
Except...
Forum: Questions
14th Aug 2004, 21:47
Replies: 13
Views: 1,294
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Eastcoaster, As I see it, the confusion...

Eastcoaster,

As I see it, the confusion comes from the "for the ILS" part of your instruction.
What I hear mostly, hopping through Europe, is either a vector or that I am instructed to go to a...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2003, 07:27
Replies: 42
Views: 18,688
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Easy slips in AMS ?

Just had news that an Easyjet slipped off the taxiway in the vicinity of P6 while taxiing out. Rw 06 temporarily out of use.

Anyone with more news?
Forum: Questions
11th Jul 2003, 04:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,295
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Irishwingz, I'm not sure if that would...

Irishwingz,

I'm not sure if that would improve your chances :cool:

Sq
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2003, 22:13
Replies: 16
Views: 6,390
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Emminemmie!!!! ;) Good to see you again. No...

Emminemmie!!!! ;)

Good to see you again. No it wasn't me this time. Sorry

The 100 seater F50 is not my type, The chicks are not my type and I would have asked them into my cockpit before the...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2003, 06:50
Replies: 24
Views: 3,813
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Colonel, It seems that our passenger hardly...

Colonel,

It seems that our passenger hardly care about your statistics.

They've stopped flying.

Sq
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Mar 2003, 01:20
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By CaptainSquelch

So does KLM, and to almost all of the near- and...

So does KLM, and to almost all of the near- and middle east destinations. Not enough travelers, not enough booking so no money to be made.

Simple as that.

Sq
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2003, 22:41
Replies: 14
Views: 2,269
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Post With that €1.5 billion (€1 500 000 000) in cash...

With that €1.5 billion (€1 500 000 000) in cash the following is just for your info.


KLM shares closed this week at 5.87 €.
The total value of all KLM shares is then €275 million . (€275 000...
Forum: Questions
9th Mar 2003, 21:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,051
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Lightbulb Queen, You might stand a chance if you ask...

Queen,

You might stand a chance if you ask for a visit after the flight. Once parked at the gate, between the end of the last checklist and the last pax disembarking there are usually a few...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2003, 20:34
Replies: 32
Views: 6,454
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Others would call your reply "security...

Others would call your reply "security mania"
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Feb 2003, 22:27
Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Angel I AM ....or at least ... so says mrs...

I AM

....or at least ... so says mrs Squelch.

To be honest Flaps I think I am but I realize you manipulate captains to such an extend that they don't even realize they are not in charge at all....
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2002, 10:54
Replies: 19
Views: 11,438
Posted By CaptainSquelch

:cool: It's a girl!

:cool:

It's a girl!
Forum: Questions
24th Sep 2002, 19:34
Replies: 15
Views: 1,263
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Almost every sunset or sunrise is a jewel. ...

Almost every sunset or sunrise is a jewel.
http://home.planet.nl/~keesjong/Extra/Sky1.jpg
http://home.planet.nl/~keesjong/Extra/Sky2.jpg
http://home.planet.nl/~keesjong/Extra/Sky3.jpg ...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jun 2002, 09:23
Replies: 179
Views: 51,700
Posted By CaptainSquelch

The saddest part of the story is that the...

The saddest part of the story is that the beancounters think, no worse -they know- that they are doing good.

One real important thing must be missing in their training manuals. It is the chapter...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd May 2002, 00:07
Replies: 44
Views: 9,136
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Lightbulb One of the thing I learned from an old instructor...

One of the thing I learned from an old instructor (and I mean old: he started flying two years before WW2) early in my carreer was that if you ever had a disagreement with the Captain you should not...
Forum: Tech Log
1st May 2002, 23:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,641
Posted By CaptainSquelch

P-air, Just downloaded your excellent piece...

P-air,

Just downloaded your excellent piece of work. A first look at it made me think it is a good piece of work. Much better than the spreadsheet I made myself anyway, although that is not too...
Forum: Questions
3rd Apr 2002, 20:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,577
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Homer, Ask your boss for ACARS. Saves you...

Homer,

Ask your boss for ACARS.
Saves you a lot of frustration.

Lazy Sq
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2002, 23:20
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Post Yaw,. .. .As a next step can we ask the...

Yaw,. .. .As a next step can we ask the controllers at MXP to stop yelling at me through their mikes.. .. .Thereafter we might see if we can organise English lessons for them.. .. .Anyone else with...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2002, 02:47
Replies: 77
Views: 9,168
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Angry Kids,. .. .I have two sons. They were acting like...

Kids,. .. .I have two sons. They were acting like you all the time. Who is first ..., who is tallest ..., who is best ..., who has the largest .... . .. .They were over it by the time they both...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2002, 20:28
Replies: 77
Views: 9,168
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Post Isn't lifa fabulously simple? The overtaking...

Isn't lifa fabulously simple? The overtaking aircraft has to give way.. .. .So what can you do?. .1) descent to a lower level. .2) climb to a higher level. .3) try to arrange a new route.. .. .The...
Forum: Questions
18th Mar 2002, 22:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,462
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Post Kerropi,. .. .Not too long ago, while waiting for...

Kerropi,. .. .Not too long ago, while waiting for the bus to drive me to the airport parkinglot, a couple of youngsters asked me if they could ask me some questions. Even though I just finished a...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2002, 23:07
Replies: 12
Views: 779
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Post Has it been closed then????

Has it been closed then????
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2002, 17:20
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Wink Isn't that what happens? If I get drunk and...

Isn't that what happens?

If I get drunk and fly my Cessna into a mountain Cessna is at least 25 percent liable becouse they build the plane and sold it to me. Even Piper may be liable for not...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2002, 17:20
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Wink Isn't that what happens? If I get drunk and...

Isn't that what happens?

If I get drunk and fly my Cessna into a mountain Cessna is at least 25 percent liable becouse they build the plane and sold it to me. Even Piper may be liable for not...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2002, 17:11
Replies: 15
Views: 6,254
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Post If you load a wing too much it stalls. If you...

If you load a wing too much it stalls. If you laod a compressor blad too much it stalls.

Now imagine a whole ring of compressorblades, followed by a whole ring of stator vanes, followed by a...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Mar 2002, 16:18
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Smile Just heard that KLM will be training around 50...

Just heard that KLM will be training around 50 new Effo's and 50 new captains on the 73's alone. Part of it to replace upgrading crew but most of it real extra crew.

Flaps, a whole new load of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Feb 2002, 03:48
Replies: 18
Views: 857
Posted By CaptainSquelch

Question I just wonder how the autopilot manages to fly so...

I just wonder how the autopilot manages to fly so smoothly without the armrests?
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