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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Mar 2021, 13:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,125
Posted By Straight & Level

I recently attended the On-Track online seminar...

I recently attended the On-Track online seminar and thought it was very good. It's professionally run with relevant content and all the powerpoint presentations were available to download for a few...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2020, 11:38
Replies: 23
Views: 10,655
Posted By Straight & Level

Possibly that it was from a different vendor? A...

Possibly that it was from a different vendor? A bit like the switches on the newer aircraft being slightly recessed, or was it the other way round? It's been three years since I left EK...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2020, 11:35
Replies: 23
Views: 10,655
Posted By Straight & Level

That very question was posed to one of the Senior...

That very question was posed to one of the Senior Boeing test pilots when they have a presentation in Dubai a good few years ago. The answer: "Earth tones were in vogue"! Also, something to do with...
Forum: Middle East
4th Oct 2017, 13:15
Replies: 870
Views: 882,437
Posted By Straight & Level

UK. The issues all stem from the Dubai office:...

UK. The issues all stem from the Dubai office: the pre-move visit was excellent and we were really confident going with them, but from the moment we were handed over to the 'Move Manager' things went...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Oct 2017, 17:06
Replies: 24
Views: 53,895
Posted By Straight & Level

Pickfords are scam artists too!

It’s not just the small outfits that are out there scamming, Allied Pickfords are at it too. They’ve essentially taken the money and run, and have left us trying to start a new life with zero...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Oct 2017, 17:01
Replies: 870
Views: 882,437
Posted By Straight & Level

Pickfords: avoid at all costs

We’re happy happy happy to be out of the sandpit, and I’m pleased to report that I’ve discovered a department in EK who know what they’re doing, respond to emails/phone calls and are completely...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jun 2017, 08:39
Replies: 870
Views: 882,437
Posted By Straight & Level

Thanks buddy. That'll work nicely. :-)

Thanks buddy. That'll work nicely. :-)
Forum: Middle East
21st Jun 2017, 06:13
Replies: 870
Views: 882,437
Posted By Straight & Level

Does anyone have the definitive answer about when...

Does anyone have the definitive answer about when your resignation is accepted from? For example, if you were to resign over this long Eid weekend would your resignation date be the date you send the...
Forum: Middle East
11th Jun 2017, 08:07
Replies: 870
Views: 882,437
Posted By Straight & Level

Posting to keep this thread fresh, but also to...

Posting to keep this thread fresh, but also to say that we are shipping our Furry Friend home using DKC: they really do know what they're doing and it's a load off our plate, BUT you pay heavily for...
Forum: Tech Log
13th May 2017, 20:32
Replies: 14
Views: 4,889
Posted By Straight & Level

Not true. Turning off the ADIRU is inhibited...

Not true. Turning off the ADIRU is inhibited above 30Kts.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Dec 2016, 10:20
Replies: 23
Views: 13,561
Posted By Straight & Level

Sloopkogel. VMCA issues if using...

Sloopkogel.



VMCA issues if using Derated thrust. Assumed isn't a problem, but derated or assumed + derated is an issue.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Dec 2016, 10:15
Replies: 23
Views: 13,561
Posted By Straight & Level

Richard III. That is quite interesting, I didn't...

Richard III. That is quite interesting, I didn't realise that the 787 was quite so limited. The same rules apply though, i.e. being able to achieve that 2.4% in the 2nd segment. If you are ...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2016, 12:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,411
Posted By Straight & Level

If it;'s similar to the 777... Yes, hold...

If it;'s similar to the 777...

Yes, hold until complete. 'FIRE TEST IN PROGRESS' will be replaced with 'FIRE TEST PASS' if the test is successful.

The Maintenance Manual (again for the 777,...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2016, 11:57
Replies: 23
Views: 13,561
Posted By Straight & Level

Assumed temperatures are calculated to satisfy...

Assumed temperatures are calculated to satisfy the regulatory requirements of 2.4% (for a twin) in the second segment (gear-up to the commencement of flap retraction).

If you are doing 170Kts...
Forum: Middle East
9th Jul 2016, 05:27
Replies: 4
Views: 4,163
Posted By Straight & Level

Just keep in mind that there is a risk, albeit...

Just keep in mind that there is a risk, albeit small, that the op may not go as planned. If you need your Class I medical to pay the bills, then think twice.

Also, as its elective surgery, there...
Forum: Middle East
4th Jun 2015, 13:18
Replies: 43
Views: 23,593
Posted By Straight & Level

Gone but not forgotten.

What to say that hasn't been said. A Gentleman Pilot, mentor, friend. A loss to all. RIP Jim, I'll miss you.

If you have the time, please write your memories of Jim in the condolences book at the...
Forum: Middle East
19th May 2015, 07:41
Replies: 7
Views: 2,496
Posted By Straight & Level

No. I'm guessing that its because I'm outside the...

No. I'm guessing that its because I'm outside the UK, but I've never been charged VAT as far as I can remember.

2014/15 bill was £360.
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2015, 08:52
Replies: 7
Views: 2,496
Posted By Straight & Level

Ive been using this lot for the last 12 years: ...

Ive been using this lot for the last 12 years:

Tax Safe | Tax advice for Britons working abroad (http://www.taxsafe.uk.com)

They are in based in Newcastle, but all documentation is scanned and...
Forum: Middle East
11th Jan 2015, 07:08
Replies: 33
Views: 19,044
Posted By Straight & Level

JAARule We do. Granted, it is during...

JAARule



We do. Granted, it is during the day in most cases but BOM is all too familiar :{
Forum: Middle East
3rd Dec 2014, 10:37
Replies: 6
Views: 4,831
Posted By Straight & Level

What he said :ok:

What he said :ok:
Forum: Middle East
1st Nov 2014, 08:23
Replies: 55
Views: 21,760
Posted By Straight & Level

Good for you Falcon! :D

Good for you Falcon! :D
Forum: Middle East
1st Nov 2014, 04:54
Replies: 55
Views: 21,760
Posted By Straight & Level

Do you remember getting that email after your...

Do you remember getting that email after your recurrent training asking you for feedback? Did you fill it in? I'm gussing no. So rather than go through the proper channels of you (the customer),...
Forum: Middle East
12th Aug 2014, 05:27
Replies: 8
Views: 4,427
Posted By Straight & Level

On engine startup, maybe (but not a memory item)....

On engine startup, maybe (but not a memory item). This incident, as I understand, was on landing.
Forum: Middle East
29th Jul 2014, 05:14
Replies: 14
Views: 8,163
Posted By Straight & Level

emratty

I don't think you'll find any trainer worth his (or her) salt that uses a PED to fill in an OGS form whilst conducting training, especially with a Cadet. Sitting in the jump-seat conducting a Line...
Forum: Middle East
27th Jul 2014, 18:26
Replies: 14
Views: 8,163
Posted By Straight & Level

True, true (unless you are a trainer). Hence, it...

True, true (unless you are a trainer). Hence, it stays in my bag :cool: (EK, by the way).
Forum: Middle East
27th Jul 2014, 06:27
Replies: 14
Views: 8,163
Posted By Straight & Level

My bag. No PED's permitted on the flight deck...:=

My bag. No PED's permitted on the flight deck...:=
Forum: Middle East
17th Jun 2014, 09:20
Replies: 420
Views: 192,995
Posted By Straight & Level

If the training wasn't done in-house, it would...

If the training wasn't done in-house, it would very quickly get shipped out to a third-party FTO in the US/UK/NZ etc. as happened not that long ago.
Forum: Middle East
13th May 2014, 08:42
Replies: 14
Views: 4,516
Posted By Straight & Level

I'm curious to know how the the 'Concerned...

I'm curious to know how the the 'Concerned Investor' was able to access the database to send the global email.

Paranoia? Probably!
Forum: Middle East
11th May 2014, 06:44
Replies: 14
Views: 4,516
Posted By Straight & Level

A vote FOR is electing to wind up the current...

A vote FOR is electing to wind up the current structure, reduce the fees by around $850,000 pa , and fees will be based on NAV not original value (if the value goes down we will get paid less), allow...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jan 2014, 12:46
Replies: 134
Views: 45,967
Posted By Straight & Level

Brilliant! :D

Brilliant! :D
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2013, 06:40
Replies: 62
Views: 19,248
Posted By Straight & Level

So, this thread is taking an interesting 'turn'....

So, this thread is taking an interesting 'turn'. Pun intended ;)

I still maintain that the likely culprit is uneven cooling in the rudder actuator mechanism, as do Boeing it seems (thanks SMOC and...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2013, 14:33
Replies: 62
Views: 19,248
Posted By Straight & Level

Ah! Most of my flying is East/West rather than...

Ah! Most of my flying is East/West rather than North/South so I haven't noticed anything significant. Interesting theory though!
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2013, 13:54
Replies: 62
Views: 19,248
Posted By Straight & Level

Good point Bearcat! Thanks for the excerpt...

Good point Bearcat! Thanks for the excerpt Main_dog, I think that explains it reasonably well :ok:

BOAC: Most of my flying is in the Northern Hemisphere. Care to expand on your question? I'm not...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2013, 12:33
Replies: 62
Views: 19,248
Posted By Straight & Level

Bearcat, I've heard something similar myself, but...

Bearcat, I've heard something similar myself, but was wondering if there was anything definitive written by Boeing about this. So far I think SMOC and main_dog have the most plausible explanation:D...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2013, 10:48
Replies: 62
Views: 19,248
Posted By Straight & Level

Good point Turin :D RB211/RR Trent engines...

Good point Turin :D

RB211/RR Trent engines turn clockwise as viewed from the front, whereas GE's turn anti-clockwise.

All the types I've flown generally need a squeeze of right trim, so you...
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