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Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Jan 2011, 15:07
Replies: 38
Views: 8,644
Posted By VS1711

Evergreen and the Hajj

I'm sure I remember Evergreen being in Jeddah for the Hajj and Teachers' movements back in '93 and '94 too, flying pax
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Aug 2010, 17:51
Replies: 33
Views: 9,038
Posted By VS1711

If bad MX or ops issues are the problem, bail out...

If bad MX or ops issues are the problem, bail out and be prepared to defend it in a court when you get home.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Aug 2010, 17:43
Replies: 33
Views: 9,038
Posted By VS1711

"Doing their job" is a bit rich. I'll buy "saving...

"Doing their job" is a bit rich. I'll buy "saving their own skin", and I don't mean that as a criticism.

It may be naive to think that you're going to change a sub-standard system by whistle...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Aug 2010, 17:25
Replies: 33
Views: 9,038
Posted By VS1711

If the operation is actually unsafe, report it....

If the operation is actually unsafe, report it. Don't just bog off and wait to read about a crash in the newspapers. If the company is out of business or grounded for safety reasons then your bond...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2010, 18:49
Replies: 15
Views: 4,111
Posted By VS1711

Great link, thanks

Great link, thanks
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2010, 13:06
Replies: 15
Views: 4,111
Posted By VS1711

High altitude ops

Hi folks,

I passed through Cuzco, Peru as a passenger on a LAN A319 last week and, given the airfield's high elevation (3,825 metres above sea level) I was kind of curious about a couple of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Mar 2010, 17:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,908
Posted By VS1711

A call for Passive Aggressive retaliation against BA Cabin Crew strikers

I'm flying BA this weekend, making me one of the lucky 65% of BA passengers who's travel plans haven't been ruined by Unite.

I understand the anger of BA CCs that their jobs aren't what they...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2010, 12:52
Replies: 45
Views: 10,147
Posted By VS1711

I shouldn't worry Tester - I'm told there's a...

I shouldn't worry Tester - I'm told there's a limit to the amount of explosive power you can hide in your underpants. :}
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2009, 08:41
Replies: 29
Views: 12,100
Posted By VS1711

No-one ever ferried a fifth engine "just in...

No-one ever ferried a fifth engine "just in case". When it's done, it's usually in support of an AOG aircraft as the drag of having an additional dead engine dangling in the breeze makes it's a very...
Forum: Middle East
13th Feb 2008, 16:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By VS1711

Thanks, that's about what I figured. I fancy a...

Thanks, that's about what I figured. I fancy a more laid back scene than DXB but still want to be able to go out for beers and a decent dinner. I'd be travelling a lot anyway and DXB is always there...
Forum: Middle East
13th Feb 2008, 10:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By VS1711

Cheers for the answer. I was hoping to get a bit...

Cheers for the answer. I was hoping to get a bit of a feel for the Expat standard of living. I spent a lot of time in Jeddah with Air Atlanta in the 90s. Now I'm out of aviation and working in...
Forum: Middle East
12th Feb 2008, 16:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By VS1711

Living in BAH

Hi folks,

I'm toying with the idea of a move to BAH for work. I'm a PPL rather than a professional but I figured if you want to know how fun a town is you ask the crew.

Anyone want to venture...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Jun 2007, 16:29
Replies: 20
Views: 5,337
Posted By VS1711

Anyone been to Pat's bar on Victoria Island...

Anyone been to Pat's bar on Victoria Island recently? And is there any truth in the rumour I heard that there was a shooting in the Lebanese / Mexican place?
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Jun 2007, 13:38
Replies: 411
Views: 449,073
Posted By VS1711

Ok here’s my five good and five bad. I’ll start...

Ok here’s my five good and five bad. I’ll start with the good;


A lot of good low-time guys got their start with AAI. To echo Ganbare’s point the company isn’t sufficiently discriminating about...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jun 2007, 23:37
Replies: 28
Views: 15,018
Posted By VS1711

I've heard that one and I've heard Atlas.

I've heard that one and I've heard Atlas.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th May 2007, 10:12
Replies: 28
Views: 15,018
Posted By VS1711

Hello Flying Guy. I don't think anyone who's...

Hello Flying Guy. I don't think anyone who's actually worked for Air Atlanta would deny that there are a lot of good people working their cans off for the company, and even that these people...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th May 2007, 21:36
Replies: 411
Views: 449,073
Posted By VS1711

Thanks for the input AAI Ops. Interesting to...

Thanks for the input AAI Ops. Interesting to think Icelandair might be the buyers although there's some logic in them seeking to consolidate. Another rumour is that Atlas are interested.

So...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th May 2007, 10:35
Replies: 411
Views: 449,073
Posted By VS1711

You can't be too hard on the AAI ops guy, if he's...

You can't be too hard on the AAI ops guy, if he's up in Iceland there's every chance he's doing his best under tough circumstances and he doesn't know any better anyway. I'm more interested in this...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2007, 13:19
Replies: 44
Views: 23,248
Posted By VS1711

I would have thought it worked the other way...

I would have thought it worked the other way since the inboard engines are forward of the outboards; i.e. they would kick up debris the outboards would ingest?
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2007, 23:48
Replies: 44
Views: 23,248
Posted By VS1711

I should pay more attention to those things but...

I should pay more attention to those things but they're just so long winded.

Besides I speed-taped over my letter box years ago.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2007, 16:38
Replies: 44
Views: 23,248
Posted By VS1711

Baling wire? Where did you learn your...

Baling wire? Where did you learn your maintenance?

If ever there was an application for speed tape, that's got to be it.:E
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2007, 16:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,318
Posted By VS1711

Airborne Personnel

Does anyone have any information on Airborne Personnel? They aren't in the Guernsey phone book and their website is just a domain for emails.

Apart from Air Atlanta, and an ad for Polish cabin...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Mar 2007, 10:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Posted By VS1711

Thanks guys. Just had the first diagnosis last...

Thanks guys. Just had the first diagnosis last week so won't know the type (I'd suspect type 2), severity and medication for another week or so. I don't have any evident symptoms (it was a routine...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Mar 2007, 15:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Posted By VS1711

Medical with Diabetes

Hi folks, sorry if this is a repeat question but can anyone tell me what impact being diagnosed with diabetes is going to have on my retaining my class 1 medical?
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2006, 11:58
Replies: 5
Views: 5,607
Posted By VS1711

"Shattered Tail Section"

I read the same article in The Mail. :ugh: While it was pretty clear to anyone who knew or cared a jot about aviation that they were describing a tailstrike, and anyone looking at the pictures will...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Sep 2006, 15:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,728
Posted By VS1711

Spruce Goose a WIG Aircraft?

I know it's not exactly topical but I recently read an article on Russian Ekranoplanes (Wing in Ground Effect aircraft). I'm also reading a Howard Hughes biography. My question is this; Has it ever...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2006, 15:57
Replies: 56
Views: 10,716
Posted By VS1711

On a related issue

This question is more for the paying punters but is there anyone else who would like to join the Iris scheme but finds it impossible to get to the enrolment office while they're open?

I pass the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2006, 11:09
Replies: 56
Views: 10,716
Posted By VS1711

Security on board

So what happens these days if a crazy stands up in flight clutching something that might or might not be a detonator (for example little black box with a big red button and an antenna) and declares...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2006, 15:21
Replies: 56
Views: 29,930
Posted By VS1711

How fast were they taxying?

How fast were they taxying?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2006, 12:28
Replies: 55
Views: 15,486
Posted By VS1711

Reason for AAI Layoffs

I would expect it's mainly due to the Hajj ending in the next week or so. AAI ramps up quite a lot to fly the Hajj (rarely quite enough, but that's another story) and now it's over they have more...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2006, 16:06
Replies: 52
Views: 13,446
Posted By VS1711

Fighting your corner

Ramrise, apologies for sticking my oar in with an incomplete picture. It sounds to me as though SAS management are favouring one group of internal interest groups over another.

The initial post...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2006, 13:39
Replies: 52
Views: 13,446
Posted By VS1711

Changing Labour Markets

It's frustrating to read about another "closed shop" airline's pilots stamping their feet and throwing tantrums when confronted by the pressures of a global market. The one constant in any business...
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