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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Nov 2010, 20:51
Replies: 16
Views: 5,078
Posted By perkin

Curiously, G-BNLG appears the be of 3-engined...

Curiously, G-BNLG appears the be of 3-engined transatlantic trip fame...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Nov 2010, 20:10
Replies: 3,939
Views: 1,042,120
Posted By perkin

I pass through T3 every week and there are always...

I pass through T3 every week and there are always chairs available at the security checks.

If removing her shoes was such and issue, why did your wife not request a pass through the body...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Mar 2010, 19:42
Replies: 3,797
Views: 825,406
Posted By perkin

You also seem to carry a fair number of their...

You also seem to carry a fair number of their commuting crew from LHR to MAN as well, which always strikes me as slightly odd.

Although it pains me to have less space on my commute, it's good to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Dec 2009, 17:14
Replies: 47
Views: 4,346
Posted By perkin

Skippy & Paddy, I read an article earlier...

Skippy & Paddy,

I read an article earlier (bbc website I think) that said some aircraft didnt get unloaded last night (bags left on planes) as the handlers refused to work overtime...think it was...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Dec 2009, 13:51
Replies: 47
Views: 4,346
Posted By perkin

I arrived at MAN from LHR last night (thankfully...

I arrived at MAN from LHR last night (thankfully courtesy of the wonderful BMI) to be confronted in the baggage reclaim hall by 40 or 50 people who had also arrived from LHR with the evil BA who's...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Dec 2009, 17:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By perkin

Yep, sounds about right, but I've only...

Yep, sounds about right, but I've only experienced that approach just the once which resulted in great puzzlement on my behalf whilst flying over familiar landmarks I usually see on my drive home...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Nov 2009, 21:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By perkin

Likewise been into MAN 150+ times over last 4-5...

Likewise been into MAN 150+ times over last 4-5 years and numbers of holds are in single figures, mainly due to previously mentioned runway inspections...if only LHR's holds were so infrequently...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Nov 2009, 23:50
Replies: 40
Views: 5,838
Posted By perkin

'Interesting' conditions at MAN

Arrived into MAN from LHR at about 20.30 this evening (13th) - some fairly ferocious crosswind gusts during takeoff and a really quite hair raising approach into MAN with many bumps inbetween -...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th May 2009, 15:15
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By perkin

Thanks for the replies...I've booked LCY-ZRH-LHR...

Thanks for the replies...I've booked LCY-ZRH-LHR as its just as easy for me to travel in to/out of London. Paid for the tickets as 2 econ tickets are the same price as a single econ fare from MAN or...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd May 2009, 01:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By perkin

Thanks Mark, this is what I had suspected based...

Thanks Mark, this is what I had suspected based on cabin photo's of the Helvetic F100's - extremely mis-leading marketing by Swiss and unfortunately there are no economy seats available via BMI on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st May 2009, 12:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By perkin

Thanks to all for your assistance! Both flights...

Thanks to all for your assistance! Both flights that I need are showing as F100 - anyone know if the biz class service with Helvetic will be the same as the Swiss airbus fleet? Are Helvetic a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th May 2009, 23:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By perkin

Thanks for that - it is still Helvetic as I saw...

Thanks for that - it is still Helvetic as I saw one of their a/c at MAN on Monday morning - any further info would be appreciated though, if I'm booking biz class, I was value for my miles!! :E
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th May 2009, 20:13
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By perkin

Helvetic (Swiss) MAN-ZRH

Anyone used the above service? I want to book some flights to ZRH with my BMI miles and only class available is biz class - will the same level of service be available on Helvetic as on Swiss...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2009, 23:59
Replies: 2,984
BMI
Views: 1,028,882
Posted By perkin

Inkjet

Well, I kinda worked that out for myself when I was on an A320 with just 3 other pax before Christmas!! :ok: Very pleasant way of travelling but not especially sustainable!

I think what I was not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2009, 18:03
Replies: 2,984
BMI
Views: 1,028,882
Posted By perkin

LHR-MAN schedules

Evening! Anyone know if the status quo with cancellations on the MAN-LHR shuttles with BD will continue? I'm making the assumption aircraft are being shifted to more profitable charter operations as...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Feb 2008, 21:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By perkin

Try http://www.theweatheroutlook.co.uk I...

Try http://www.theweatheroutlook.co.uk

I find the long range forecasts to be really quite reliable, have successfully booked several weeks off work on the basis of their forecasts :)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Feb 2008, 08:51
Replies: 13
Views: 1,369
Posted By perkin

Shhhh, don't tell Mr Fayed that everywhere in...

Shhhh, don't tell Mr Fayed that everywhere in London was foggy apart from the Buck House and surrounds ;)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Feb 2008, 20:34
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,726,205
Posted By perkin

Why look so far? We've got AMS little more than a...

Why look so far? We've got AMS little more than a couple of hundred miles away in the most densely populated country in Europe, it has 6 runways, airy, light & clean terminal buildings, plenty of...
Forum: Questions
19th Feb 2008, 11:54
Replies: 17
Views: 8,105
Posted By perkin

Schengen side of AMS has security after passport...

Schengen side of AMS has security after passport control. I think arrivals proceed through the non-Schengen area, although I've not been through the Schengen are, so not entirely sure...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2008, 10:33
Replies: 15
Views: 2,492
Posted By perkin

I've noticed it on every 737 I've been on (and...

I've noticed it on every 737 I've been on (and thats a fair few now) including from the front few rows of a 739, the double bump from the main gear is quite apparent even at the front...not been as...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Feb 2008, 18:01
Replies: 13
Views: 1,369
Posted By perkin

Its been puzzling me for a while this one too, as...

Its been puzzling me for a while this one too, as you would indeed expect the fog to form on the park first, due to lower air temperature. Something that has just entered my head is that in fog...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2008, 10:40
Replies: 43
Views: 12,294
Posted By perkin

You're most welcome! Glad someone else has...

You're most welcome! Glad someone else has enjoyed browsing through it as much as I did. Some interesting tales of the 'good old days' in there :)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Feb 2008, 23:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,051
Posted By perkin

I'd be a bit bloody worried if any aircraft I was...

I'd be a bit bloody worried if any aircraft I was on didnt accelerate at a high enough rate to shove me into the seat back! Its even noticeable on the tram I get to work every morning, and I've...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2008, 22:59
Replies: 43
Views: 12,294
Posted By perkin

Cant for the life of me work out whats going on...

Cant for the life of me work out whats going on with this damn url I'm trying to post, but its not for working.

Here it is in bits...if someone would like to let me know how to post it as a link,...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2008, 20:10
Replies: 147
Views: 79,025
Posted By perkin

Beat you to it about 5 hrs ago...read back...

Beat you to it about 5 hrs ago...read back through the thread! :ugh:
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2008, 17:59
Replies: 147
Views: 79,025
Posted By perkin

countbat

Yes, I just realised that I'd posted a vid of a western aircraft doing a very similar thing to the IL-76, thus blowing the Russian 'cowboy' sentiment out of the water to some extent! I guess as it...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2008, 15:30
Replies: 147
Views: 79,025
Posted By perkin

I've just remembered seeing a video of the first...

I've just remembered seeing a video of the first pax carrying 747 out of Bournemouth...a spectator in the background can be heard saying something along the lines of 'oh my god, its not gonna make...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2008, 13:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,492
Posted By perkin

And likewise the main gear? Its quite noticeable...

And likewise the main gear? Its quite noticeable on the 737, not sure about the 747 as I've never had the pleasure of flying in one.

I believe there is often also a slight judder/vibration which...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Feb 2008, 13:11
Replies: 34
Views: 5,625
Posted By perkin

Dutch roll is it not? I'm afraid I'm not...

Dutch roll is it not? I'm afraid I'm not sufficiently knowledgeable to explain why this occurs, so I won't attempt to - I'm sure another poster can elaborate. Seem to recall it was also a 'feature'...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Feb 2008, 11:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By perkin

Just to confirm what the previous poster mentions...

Just to confirm what the previous poster mentions that sinus blockage can indeed cause lightheadedness (suffer from this myself) and may be resolved by the use of decongestants.

If you are on BP...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2008, 22:45
Replies: 43
Views: 12,294
Posted By perkin

If you have a read of the article below comparing...

If you have a read of the article below comparing the lightning to the F-15, it mentions an altitude record held by a Russian Ye-266 of 37,650m, which by my calculation is about 123492ft...!
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Feb 2008, 18:57
Replies: 27
Views: 3,889
Posted By perkin

Eye infection is more likely down to the dry air...

Eye infection is more likely down to the dry air rather than contaminants carried in the air...Hope it clears up soon! :)
Forum: Questions
13th Feb 2008, 10:25
Replies: 17
Views: 8,105
Posted By perkin

At AMS, all arrivals and departures intermingle...

At AMS, all arrivals and departures intermingle happily...security checks are carried out at the departure gate. ID & a boarding card are required to access the departure lounges, although they are...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Feb 2008, 12:17
Replies: 4
Views: 927
Posted By perkin

Are autobrakes a pre-programmed rate of...

Are autobrakes a pre-programmed rate of deceleration or a pre-set level of brake pressure? Or does it vary from a/c to a/c? Just curious as the former would require much more monitoring & control by...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Feb 2008, 10:35
Replies: 27
Views: 3,889
Posted By perkin

Isn't this a cunning ploy by the CC to reduce...

Isn't this a cunning ploy by the CC to reduce their workload?!

Pax full of food/drink + a nice warm cabin = lots of people off to sleep = no work for CC... :ok:
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