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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Apr 2023, 00:31
Replies: 614
Views: 151,289
Posted By revik

'Whats the runway like at IOM for a 738 on a 4Hr+...

'Whats the runway like at IOM for a 738 on a 4Hr+ trip?'

Useless - next question.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jun 2022, 10:02
Replies: 614
Views: 151,289
Posted By revik

Suspicious package? OMG! You mean an aircraft...

Suspicious package? OMG! You mean an aircraft that was actually running to schedule.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2021, 09:38
Replies: 449
Views: 128,120
Posted By revik

Re 'Doctor' and 'Mister'. I understood that the...

Re 'Doctor' and 'Mister'. I understood that the distinction dated back to the 18th century with the emergence of an academically qualified Doctor-class while the real meat-cleaving surgery was left...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2020, 16:59
Replies: 97
Views: 67,682
Posted By revik

................and installation of an ILS to...

................and installation of an ILS to RW08 not long after. The countdown-in/countup-from a VOR as an approach was always a (near) disaster waiting to happen.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2020, 18:04
Replies: 674
Views: 232,397
Posted By revik

Agree completely. The Island is an afterthought...

Agree completely. The Island is an afterthought in Easy's scheduling.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2020, 11:15
Replies: 674
Views: 232,397
Posted By revik

Past experience of Eastern from the Rock, post...

Past experience of Eastern from the Rock, post the demise of Citywing,suggests it is.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Nov 2015, 21:27
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

Smile The '21 Break' - jetstream, 146, ATP, whatever,...

The '21 Break' - jetstream, 146, ATP, whatever, in ye goode olde days!

ILS26 to Circling Minima, heading around 280 corrected for wind, VS around 300fpm down to cross the coast at around 600' and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2013, 11:35
Replies: 18
Views: 4,105
Posted By revik

Indeed, 'powerback and taxi' was SOP for years at...

Indeed, 'powerback and taxi' was SOP for years at Ronaldsway until H&S reared its head. The J41 did the same.

I flew the ATP, both left and right hand seats, over a couple of years and, despite...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Oct 2011, 09:35
Replies: 1,676
Views: 932,969
Posted By revik

I can think of 4 Island resident Dash-8 rated...

I can think of 4 Island resident Dash-8 rated skippers, myself included.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th May 2011, 15:00
Replies: 105
Views: 21,489
Posted By revik

'They need to build a new bl00dy airport!' ...

'They need to build a new bl00dy airport!'

Phileas, you've got it in one but it should have been done 50 years ago.

Many moons ago now, I wrote a dissertation about Plymouth's (Roborough's)...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jan 2010, 17:39
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

I'm really saddened to hear that news. 'Red' was...

I'm really saddened to hear that news. 'Red' was of the 'old school' but in the best sense; extremely tolerant (he put up with me!), very knowledgeable with a wealth of experience to pass on and an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2009, 22:06
Replies: 113
Views: 32,870
Posted By revik

Only a few weeks to go before a visit to the Job...

Only a few weeks to go before a visit to the Job Centre features on the to-do list; any further updates or leads?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
9th Dec 2009, 10:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,715
Posted By revik

On the subject of which, is there much demand for...

On the subject of which, is there much demand for freelance CRM instructors at present?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2009, 11:59
Replies: 113
Views: 32,870
Posted By revik

Any fresh rumbles, preferably not in a jungle?

Any fresh rumbles, preferably not in a jungle?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2009, 19:34
Replies: 113
Views: 32,870
Posted By revik

Any activity in the 146/RJ world of late?

Any activity in the 146/RJ world of late?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Sep 2009, 18:46
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

£1 BN, a little steep even for the IOM government...

£1 BN, a little steep even for the IOM government although it always seems to be impressed by big numbers; it's also very gullible. For that price you could tunnel a motorway straight under the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Sep 2009, 13:53
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

50 feet - 30 feet - all variations on a theme; my...

50 feet - 30 feet - all variations on a theme; my current employer uses MDA plus 10% of ROD - go figure!

So, in repsonse to what is only, after all, a recommendation our illustrious airport...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Aug 2008, 16:23
Replies: 24
Views: 4,046
Posted By revik

I seem to recall that comments were made (in this...

I seem to recall that comments were made (in this forum) when the phenomenon first surfaced shortly after Swanick became operational. It was not unusual to regularly hear comments from crews about...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th May 2008, 15:53
Replies: 772
Views: 135,857
Posted By revik

'how could their accountants and auditors have...

'how could their accountants and auditors have let things get so bad without pulling the plug' - I've no idea but I doubt if any of them will have been 'signing-on' this morning.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Apr 2008, 13:43
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

if BA can get an airbus out of LCY to the USA -...

if BA can get an airbus out of LCY to the USA - not quite. I believe a fuel stop at Shannon will be required. There's no way sufficient fuel for a trip across the pond (for an A319) plus passengers...
Forum: Questions
25th Mar 2008, 15:51
Replies: 4
Views: 4,493
Posted By revik

Yep, U(niform) is for UHF - usually used to...

Yep, U(niform) is for UHF - usually used to clarify and emphasise that the next frequency for an aircraft that has, up until then been using VHF, is going to be UHF.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2008, 09:34
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

I read in this week's 'Examiner' that our...

I read in this week's 'Examiner' that our esteemed government will be making robust (I think that was the word used) representations to the UK tax authority to exempt Isle of Man residents from this...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Nov 2007, 15:18
Replies: 31
Views: 5,916
Posted By revik

Well, I have to report an exemplary approach to...

Well, I have to report an exemplary approach to 05L at MAN this afternoon courtesy of the approach controller at around 1300. We were given a closing heading followed by the new phraseology; we...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2007, 10:05
Replies: 24
Views: 5,313
Posted By revik

During 10 years in professional flying I have met...

During 10 years in professional flying I have met very few who are even aware of the speechless code and this is especially prevalent amongst the 'new generation' of (UK) co-pilots. Most of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2007, 13:49
Replies: 89
Views: 13,619
Posted By revik

Yep, the dog was definately there although I'm...

Yep, the dog was definately there although I'm sure it wasn't an RAF issue dog - Alsation - assault; more like a 'scooby doo' type mutt. And, of course, a Landrover was included, too. Was...
Forum: Questions
17th Sep 2007, 09:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,770
Posted By revik

Galway-Malaga (RJ-70) during EuroManx's brief...

Galway-Malaga (RJ-70) during EuroManx's brief foray into western Ireland. Full load, full tanks and off only 4300' (OK, downhill).
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Apr 2007, 15:01
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

flaps Are you getting a bonus for this...

flaps

Are you getting a bonus for this blatent flybe propoganda?;)
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Mar 2007, 15:43
Replies: 93
Views: 10,325
Posted By revik

It would appear that the co-ordination format...

It would appear that the co-ordination format hasn't changed in the 12 years since I last sat in front of a console; nor did it change for a 'career' before that since I learnt the job at Shawbury...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Feb 2007, 15:26
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

Clearly never had the doubtful privilege of...

Clearly never had the doubtful privilege of completing ISS - those 'in the know' will know - 'Scruff' would have.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2006, 14:15
Replies: 17
Views: 3,691
Posted By revik

Recall several moons ago (the Wall was possibly...

Recall several moons ago (the Wall was possibly just being dismantled) all decant post BoB CP at West Drayton to the Bee Hive at WWaltham. Glorious evening, pint mugs in hands, all in No 1s - could...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Oct 2006, 13:33
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

'There have been numerous occasions where the 146...

'There have been numerous occasions where the 146 has been given silly speed limits stream arrivals and to stop it overtaking some of those turboprops on the way back....quite frustrating for Henry...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2006, 20:58
Replies: 68
Views: 33,978
Posted By revik

MPA - F3s on 'Firey Cross' or some such excuse...

MPA - F3s on 'Firey Cross' or some such excuse to beat up the airfield - regularly used to look down on the F3s upper surfaces from the VCR.:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
6th Sep 2006, 10:04
Replies: 38
Views: 5,417
Posted By revik

Delighted that this 'fact' has been proven and...

Delighted that this 'fact' has been proven and would like to see the paper if a reference can be found. I came to this conclusion many moons ago whilst still in the RAF; even wrote to some bod who...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jul 2006, 15:36
Replies: 3,142
Views: 778,886
Posted By revik

Don't get too excited. It is not a runway...

Don't get too excited. It is not a runway extension per se but (and I'm sure I'll be corrected if wrong) an exercise in compliance with ICAO (?) recommended runway end overrun areas. There is, or...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th May 2006, 09:46
Replies: 17
Views: 1,483
Posted By revik

Have to agree with 5150 - the 10 steep approach...

Have to agree with 5150 - the 10 steep approach into LCY has to be one of THE great approaches anywhere now that Kai Tak is long gone. There's something en route to spot for everyone: The Oval...
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