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Search: Posts Made By: Vmike
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Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jan 2015, 10:10
Replies: 1,175
Views: 990,361
Posted By Vmike

I was there from the Channex days and stayed for...

I was there from the Channex days and stayed for over 10 years. I really liked it - up until my last year or two. The training was really good, the rosters, while they weren't 5/4 stable, gave plenty...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jan 2015, 10:30
Replies: 58
Views: 42,620
Posted By Vmike

Well that's all very interesting, but does anyone...

Well that's all very interesting, but does anyone know any details of the contract? Pay, rosters, pros and cons? Base changes possible? Is the employer actually Easyjet, or is it some separate...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jun 2011, 09:55
Replies: 1,107
Views: 420,626
Posted By Vmike

I hear that the management are now deserting the...

I hear that the management are now deserting the ship. JD in DUB (the one MoL threw a chair at or something) and PB in STN are both allegedly off to the sandpit to count beans for FD and EK...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Apr 2011, 18:18
Replies: 57
DLR
Views: 39,117
Posted By Vmike

DLR test

So, correct me if I'm wrong here, but I thought that the whole point of a JAR licence was to allow any holder to fly any JAR registered aircraft? Is this the Germans putting up additional barriers to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2010, 10:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,072
Posted By Vmike

Jet4you T&Cs

Gentlemen

I'm considering going to Jet4you in Morocco.

Can anyone - preferably someone who has worked or does actually work there - give me an OBJECTIVE opinion on what the company is like, do...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2010, 08:07
Replies: 58
Views: 9,499
Posted By Vmike

"Hmm, how many times do you suppose family feuds...

"Hmm, how many times do you suppose family feuds escalate in to somebody being reported to authorities for falsified reasons?

GB

Well, it doesn't seem so in this case, does it.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jan 2010, 23:38
Replies: 58
Views: 9,499
Posted By Vmike

Just a bit too convenient though, isn't it? ...

Just a bit too convenient though, isn't it?

So, let's look at the facts:

1. The UK refuses to re-admit a Nigerian because of his connections to fundamentalist Muslim maniacs. The UK tells the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Oct 2009, 08:18
Replies: 71
Views: 18,755
Posted By Vmike

How about: Mainline - to Virgin Regional -...

How about:

Mainline - to Virgin
Regional - to Flybe
Baby - to Jet2
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Aug 2009, 11:25
Replies: 531
Views: 87,471
Posted By Vmike

If these pax are dumb enough to fly with Pikey...

If these pax are dumb enough to fly with Pikey Airways, in spite of their well-known attitude to customer service, they deserve all they get. There's always another way to get there that does not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2008, 22:33
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,282,123
Posted By Vmike

"Was some talk some time back that ryanair was...

"Was some talk some time back that ryanair was looking at them!"


Jesus H Christ, I hope not!! That really would be a nightmare!:mad:
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2007, 09:10
Replies: 82
Views: 43,726
Posted By Vmike

I don't fly an Airbus so I wouldn't know, and I...

I don't fly an Airbus so I wouldn't know, and I guess a 737 is different, but just how do the beancounters know what CI and speed you choose to descend at?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2007, 08:08
Replies: 19
Views: 3,189
Posted By Vmike

This battle isn't over yet. I'm just soooo glad I...

This battle isn't over yet. I'm just soooo glad I don't work for Aer Lingus at this stage; I'd be really worried. :uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 23:20
Replies: 21
Views: 2,885
Posted By Vmike

I had lunch with him back in about 1992-93,...

I had lunch with him back in about 1992-93, interviewing him for a magazine. What a thoroughly lovely bloke, modest about his achievements, pleasant to everyone he came into contact with, and an...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Aug 2006, 01:01
Replies: 165
Views: 24,225
Posted By Vmike

On the subject of paying for type ratings: About...

On the subject of paying for type ratings: About fifteen years ago, I was a desperate, unemployed fATPL with about 1,000 hrs of light pistons. The idea of paying for ratings was only just coming in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2006, 23:22
Replies: 38
Views: 6,008
Posted By Vmike

Well personally I hope it does work. I'm an...

Well personally I hope it does work. I'm an ex-smoker but I still would like to see this work. Smoking is still legal, for the moment at least, no matter what the anti-smoking/health and safety nazis...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2006, 10:59
Replies: 75
Views: 14,565
Posted By Vmike

Told you so!!!:)

Told you so!!!:)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jan 2006, 18:00
Replies: 75
Views: 14,565
Posted By Vmike

It is in addition to LHR-Auckland via LAX.

It is in addition to LHR-Auckland via LAX.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jan 2006, 16:54
Replies: 75
Views: 14,565
Posted By Vmike

It's true. The route starts in September, LGW to...

It's true. The route starts in September, LGW to Auckland via Hong Kong. My source tells me the primary reason for introducing it is complaints from pax about the appalling treatment they receive...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Aug 2005, 23:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,316
Posted By Vmike

Hmmmm, Ozjet?. Would that imply a British...

Hmmmm, Ozjet?. Would that imply a British Airline, flying in Oz? Surely, that wouldn't mean/imply/suggest British Pilots flying in Oz, would it? Well, if it does, it would make a bloody change to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2002, 03:51
Replies: 26
Views: 3,105
Posted By Vmike

Talking Government plot? Subtle scheme to get a new...

Government plot? Subtle scheme to get a new runway at LHR? ******! I could do with a major airport 10 miles up the road from where I live.....get up at civilised time of day, bowl of cornflakes, cup...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Mar 2002, 03:51
Replies: 26
Views: 1,331
Posted By Vmike

Talking Government plot? Subtle scheme to get a new...

Government plot? Subtle scheme to get a new runway at LHR? ******! I could do with a major airport 10 miles up the road from where I live.....get up at civilised time of day, bowl of cornflakes, cup...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Feb 2002, 04:22
Replies: 86
Views: 5,350
Posted By Vmike

Talking Mine include the usuals: Spitfire, P51 etc ...

Mine include the usuals: Spitfire, P51 etc

Also would like a go at an Me262, Fw190, DH Hornet, JU88, Hunter, Gnat and so on.

For those who want to fly the Space Shuttle, did you know that your...
Forum: Questions
7th Feb 2002, 13:32
Replies: 4
Views: 5,250
Posted By Vmike

Post I'm not familiar with the L888, does it have...

I'm not familiar with the L888, does it have another name? Or do you mean the L188 Electra?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2002, 13:42
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By Vmike

Red face What are 'movements'?

Does anybody know what is meant by the term 'aircraft movements'? A chum of mine has just bought himself a grass airstrip with planning permission for ten movements a week. As I understand it, a...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2002, 04:06
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By Vmike

Post Wasn't there a plan to put in a tarmac runway and...

Wasn't there a plan to put in a tarmac runway and ILS at Redhill? If I remember rightly, the idea was to put in a link road to the M23 and a new railway station and send all the little commuter...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Dec 2001, 21:04
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Vmike

Post Oh well, thanks anyway for the info. I guess I'll...

Oh well, thanks anyway for the info. I guess I'll just have to spend the time drinking and eating instead. Never mind. I'll check out that bar though. Cheers for the tip. :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Dec 2001, 19:02
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Vmike

Talking Lanzarote Flying Clubs

Hi chaps

I'm popping down to Lanzarote for a week or so in the New Year. Just wondered if anybody knows of any flying clubs down there where I could hire a 172 or a Cherokee or something similar...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Dec 2001, 03:10
Replies: 75
Views: 4,914
Posted By Vmike

Angry What I find amazing is that someone who looks...

What I find amazing is that someone who looks like him, with a one-way ticket and no luggage was even allowed on an aeroplane. If you asked anyone on the planet to come up with a stereo-typical...
Forum: Questions
15th Dec 2001, 03:41
Replies: 17
Views: 2,455
Posted By Vmike

Talking Reds are all lefties. That's how I remember it,...

Reds are all lefties. That's how I remember it, anyway. Dunno why though.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2001, 03:28
Replies: 92
Views: 5,584
Posted By Vmike

Talking After a long duty or, worse still, a split shift,...

After a long duty or, worse still, a split shift, the decision you have to make is this: Do you drive fast, and hope to get home before you fall asleep, or do you drive relatively slowly, and stand a...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2001, 00:08
Replies: 92
Views: 5,584
Posted By Vmike

Angry It's all very well trying to sleep in a hotel...

It's all very well trying to sleep in a hotel room if you happen to be downroute. All you have to contend with there is cleaners banging around outside the door all day! It's far worse when you are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2001, 16:15
Replies: 67
Views: 12,646
Posted By Vmike

Talking Thanks chaps, that's exactly what I wanted. :)

Thanks chaps, that's exactly what I wanted. :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2001, 13:57
Replies: 67
Views: 12,646
Posted By Vmike

Post B737 website

Some time ago, somebody posted a link to a website that had lots of info on Boeing 737 systems. It also had practice type rating test papers along with loads of other useful info.

Try as I might,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Dec 2001, 20:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,926
Posted By Vmike

Talking Before I got a proper flying job, I always used...

Before I got a proper flying job, I always used to renew mine at Redhill Aviation in Surrey. Islam, their examiner, is a decent guy who treats a renewal as it should be treated. His missus, Jill...
Forum: Questions
30th Nov 2001, 03:45
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By Vmike

Post Oh great, just what the World needs - another...

Oh great, just what the World needs - another lawyer! :mad:
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