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Search: Posts Made By: cvg2iln
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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Aug 2019, 10:42
Replies: 109
Views: 129,032
Posted By cvg2iln

!989. I was right seat DC8 and successfully...

!989. I was right seat DC8 and successfully interviewed with CX. The company at that time was an ex- crab mess and had a certain stench about it. People of interest (names may not be exact due to...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2018, 06:01
Replies: 41
Views: 7,004
Posted By cvg2iln

So did Obama. Norfolk VA to Brize to STN....

So did Obama. Norfolk VA to Brize to STN. Helicopter parts.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2018, 03:38
Replies: 41
Views: 7,004
Posted By cvg2iln

The American nuclear umbrella saves Little...

The American nuclear umbrella saves Little Britain from the Bear - hence LB will dance to the imposed tune. So say 'Yes Mr.President' and be grateful that Nato continues to save LB from the natural...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2018, 19:39
Replies: 30
Views: 12,707
Posted By cvg2iln

A legend in his own (mess) lunch time. Chip on...

A legend in his own (mess) lunch time. Chip on the shoulder-so under the bridge he flew (easy feat). No judgement - so sod off and disappear into history. The big picture doesn't endorse stupidity.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2017, 17:43
Replies: 58
Views: 16,481
Posted By cvg2iln

I do have a copy at hand. Jone's, page after...

I do have a copy at hand. Jone's, page after page, simply drops name after name. It would be wonderful to read an account of the secret war but this isn't it.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2017, 08:06
Replies: 49
Views: 13,567
Posted By cvg2iln

True. Let them have their China Sea islands but...

True. Let them have their China Sea islands but stop trading with them. Much (nearly all) of what they produce is totally crap. Tank their economy.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2017, 02:01
Replies: 82
Views: 29,086
Posted By cvg2iln

Possibly true as the french have always been all...

Possibly true as the french have always been all over the place.

Going to war without the French is like going hunting without an accordion.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Oct 2017, 16:49
Replies: 63
Views: 68,530
Posted By cvg2iln

Having always enjoyed and benefited from the...

Having always enjoyed and benefited from the bargaining power, scope and legal protection of a union I find it inconceivable that any pilot group should still be marching piecemeal towards...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2017, 23:07
Replies: 82
Views: 29,086
Posted By cvg2iln

I had a girlfriend, years ago, who had her...

I had a girlfriend, years ago, who had her brother killed in Vietnam. 19yrs would have been about his age. Killed moving forward under effective fire to assist those going under. (USMC.) He was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2017, 22:01
Replies: 124
Views: 205,516
Posted By cvg2iln

galaxy flyerThe EU has rendered scope a redundant...

galaxy flyerThe EU has rendered scope a redundant concept. All one big happy family in which the less than able line up to take any job away from those more proficient albeit at a cheaper price.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2017, 02:09
Replies: 138
Views: 34,639
Posted By cvg2iln

One can only hope that today's airminded yoof has...

One can only hope that today's airminded yoof has sufficient acumen to steer clear of this sort of nonsense. Cult of Churchill. BoB myth.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jul 2017, 23:36
Replies: 124
Views: 205,516
Posted By cvg2iln

From the erstwhile and much esteemed Officer Kite...

From the erstwhile and much esteemed Officer Kite on the 17th.

I could not possibly imply such a warped and maligned perspective. But strap oneself, cherished wife (or partner of choice) and the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jul 2017, 12:45
Replies: 124
Views: 205,516
Posted By cvg2iln

Read again as that's not what I said. More hours...

Read again as that's not what I said. More hours of work for less pay sums it up. I would be very unhappy to purchase a ticket on a national carrier to subsequently discover an ACMI arrangement had...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jul 2017, 20:23
Replies: 124
Views: 205,516
Posted By cvg2iln

Scope: the brand name of an American mouthwash as...

Scope: the brand name of an American mouthwash as well as being a contractual parameter which protects one's employment against the moves of a foreign invader who'll do twice the job for less than...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Sep 2015, 01:25
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,279,693
Posted By cvg2iln

Post #56. Decent house as in 90K US $?...

Post #56. Decent house as in 90K US $? Completely, totally and absolutely delusional. Show me this house from which you be within 1 hr available for reserve in the assigned domicile. And as a new...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Sep 2015, 23:19
Replies: 20
Views: 16,850
Posted By cvg2iln

Best tip I ever got was 'don't take the power off...

Best tip I ever got was 'don't take the power off so soon'. Worked wonders.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2015, 23:08
Replies: 53
Views: 17,980
Posted By cvg2iln

TG is for the terminally inept immature authority...

TG is for the terminally inept immature authority figure types who are somewhat past the time to grow a set and grow up. Money for worthy causes can always be raised by psychopaths. Sir Jimmy ( and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2015, 07:38
Replies: 28
Views: 17,419
Posted By cvg2iln

True. it probably wont. I seriously...

True. it probably wont.



I seriously doubt that SWA will be looking at the European P2F English as a second language brigade as a viable resource to fill their employment requirements.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2015, 19:58
Replies: 12
Views: 10,284
Posted By cvg2iln

Chip on neither Sonny Jim. Incredible? Nothing...

Chip on neither Sonny Jim. Incredible? Nothing I've posted is. But one side of the Atlantic isn't the same as the other. You have my sympathies yet you did acquiesce to add ingredients to the stew in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Feb 2015, 22:28
Replies: 12
Views: 10,284
Posted By cvg2iln

It's cyclical. Contractual conditions at all US...

It's cyclical. Contractual conditions at all US legacies have been less than optimal over the past decade - nice to see them in the ascendant. For those looking to jump aboard timing is everything....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Feb 2015, 22:01
Replies: 12
Views: 10,284
Posted By cvg2iln

Different part of the world; different social...

Different part of the world; different social paradigm; different industry logistics; different legal system (although one still biased against organized labour).

Not being part of the EU...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2015, 19:24
Replies: 91
Views: 50,013
Posted By cvg2iln

Very cunning: the conflict being that hot brakes...

Very cunning: the conflict being that hot brakes are a safety hazard but so is APU noise. But the union boys and girls can't be expected to undertake work in an environment not fully conducive to...
Forum: North America
19th Jan 2015, 23:32
Replies: 21
Views: 5,143
Posted By cvg2iln

Authority (or lack thereof) for LAHSO is in the...

Authority (or lack thereof) for LAHSO is in the Ops Specs specific to the particular airline. A LAHSO clearance issued by ATC even when allowed by the book is still ultimately accepted at the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jan 2015, 01:16
Replies: 34
Views: 10,681
Posted By cvg2iln

He's just a pilot - lucky enough to be in the...

He's just a pilot - lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to practice his vocation. Many fail to be that fortunate. Certainly doesn't deserve a K, nor do military brass, sports...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Oct 2014, 20:54
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,134,449
Posted By cvg2iln

Because the poster really does want the job. ...

Because the poster really does want the job.



No doubt. Think it through for a minute. They would say that wouldn't they?



You entered the RAF selection machine as raw meat and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Oct 2014, 17:14
Replies: 141
Views: 35,281
Posted By cvg2iln

I had no idea that you were American.

I had no idea that you were American.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Oct 2014, 23:19
Replies: 34
Views: 8,482
Posted By cvg2iln

Possibly true - but it wasn't just commie input...

Possibly true - but it wasn't just commie input that pulled the plug. I recall Mountbatten spouting off along the lines of "four of these for one of those" with ref to the Buccaneer v/s TSR2 on a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2014, 21:10
Replies: 141
Views: 35,281
Posted By cvg2iln

Peachy. So you've once failed to make the grade...

Peachy. So you've once failed to make the grade and will potentially fail to again make the grade on a second attempt yet still get to waggle the yoke on a revenue trip with paying punters in the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2014, 23:20
Replies: 141
Views: 35,281
Posted By cvg2iln

vrb03kt mentioned the devil's advocate. Timely...

vrb03kt mentioned the devil's advocate. Timely and appropriate, for what we now need for clarity and enlightenment is another long post from the venerable yet completely impartial (no vested interest...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Oct 2014, 16:51
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,134,449
Posted By cvg2iln

Not necessarily true. I know several who felt...

Not necessarily true. I know several who felt great sadness upon leaving loved ones when they returned home to wives and families.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2014, 23:48
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,034,151
Posted By cvg2iln

And there you have it : schedule before quality. ...

And there you have it : schedule before quality.

Through the test of time it either flies for two decades and saves numerous operators from drowning in red ink along with safely delivering the...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2014, 23:20
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,034,151
Posted By cvg2iln

Etc., etc. Well they would say that,...

Etc., etc.

Well they would say that, wouldn't they.

So Boeing feel injured by the perverse actions of a TV film crew who abused the openness and trust extended for a news scoop exclusive. ( A...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2014, 13:49
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,034,151
Posted By cvg2iln

That aspect certainly did come through loud and...

That aspect certainly did come through loud and clear, surprising how the logistics now differ compared to those of past practice. Stupid as well to début what was effectively a model and spend the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Sep 2014, 01:39
Replies: 686
Views: 532,764
Posted By cvg2iln

Scope/SLI issues: does Jet2 management recognize...

Scope/SLI issues: does Jet2 management recognize such niceties? Acquiring airframes along with crew could be something of a minefield. But it's the land of Little Britain - so perhaps buying lift...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Sep 2014, 02:16
Replies: 6
Views: 4,642
Posted By cvg2iln

The DC-8 looks equally knackered. I'll not be...

The DC-8 looks equally knackered. I'll not be blowing the dust off my manuals either.
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