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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Apr 2024, 00:34
Replies: 61
Views: 14,846
Posted By sudden twang

Thanks BFSgrad and MC for the lesson on readbacks...

Thanks BFSgrad and MC for the lesson on readbacks although somewhat unnecessary and I know JFK well.
Does anyone know the a/c type and the engine type?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Apr 2024, 00:28
Replies: 61
Views: 14,846
Posted By sudden twang

Did I hear Swiss asking for an intersection...

Did I hear Swiss asking for an intersection departure to be told to expect it and then read it back as a line up instruction only to be told to hold short by ATC?
Food for thought.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2024, 08:52
Replies: 161
Views: 55,937
Posted By sudden twang

Ok I’ll bite on this one. iirc this incident...

Ok I’ll bite on this one.
iirc this incident involved the APFDS in a mode that would not provide speed protection. I’ve seen posters adorned to walls warning of the A/T speed trap. The use of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2024, 11:37
Replies: 66
Views: 32,741
Posted By sudden twang

I don’t believe that was ever proven hence the...

I don’t believe that was ever proven hence the push for the introduction of CVRs.

I know this is a rumour forum but your statement comes across as a fact rather than a supposition albeit a not...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2024, 11:46
Replies: 90
Views: 31,187
Posted By sudden twang

. Should be easy to check, don’t you Nigels...

.

Should be easy to check, don’t you Nigels have bid programmes that’ll show 777 capts with 18 years service.
Had coffee with a BA777 FO and they had the same opinion as Plastic.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2024, 12:56
Replies: 90
Views: 31,187
Posted By sudden twang

I’m told 777 command is 18years at BA.

I’m told 777 command is 18years at BA.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2024, 07:15
Replies: 90
Views: 31,187
Posted By sudden twang

Lady S, 18 years in BA and 6000hours PIC on...

Lady S,
18 years in BA and 6000hours PIC on the 777 so a LH command after about 11years. That’s a career progression much better than many.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Dec 2023, 12:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,774
Posted By sudden twang

Long story I won’t bore anyone with. ...

Long story I won’t bore anyone with.
integrated is all planned for you and if tagged straight into job MAYBE none of my course were offered a job. I did a modular conversion. Modular for the ME IR...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2023, 11:40
Replies: 13
Views: 1,774
Posted By sudden twang

[QUOTE=HeathrowPilot1998;11559908]Hi, I'm...

[QUOTE=HeathrowPilot1998;11559908]Hi,

I'm currently reviewing my Modular vs Integrated options. I have 24 hours towards my PPL, but held off going further as I was considering integrated options....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2023, 08:59
Replies: 1,463
Views: 640,436
Posted By sudden twang

I echo your thoughts re Velo 2023 and congrats to...

I echo your thoughts re Velo 2023 and congrats to them.


I liked the sound of Aj2017 I hope they made it.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2023, 11:24
Replies: 445
Views: 128,919
Posted By sudden twang

For Pukin Dog SFO do say “ don’t overtake”...

For Pukin Dog
SFO do say “ don’t overtake” inside 5 miles though which is a bit tricky sometimes
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Nov 2023, 18:52
Replies: 1,463
Views: 640,436
Posted By sudden twang

[QUOTE=Gordomac;11535358]Getting tense. Just to...

[QUOTE=Gordomac;11535358]Getting tense. Just to lighten up ; Final interview also with Psycho. Goes like this :


:ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2023, 09:58
Replies: 40
Views: 3,701
Posted By sudden twang

A while ago wings presentation cancelled no jobs....

A while ago wings presentation cancelled no jobs. A few months later posted to an out of season holiday resort in winter. Wings presentation was a guy in uniform stores tossing the brevet across the...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2023, 08:00
Replies: 170
Views: 98,829
Posted By sudden twang

No of course it doesn’t mean that. After...

No of course it doesn’t mean that.

After any accident or incident the pilots are tested whether alive or not.

There is no physical test for fatigue after an event. a theoretical one maybe.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2023, 16:01
Replies: 170
Views: 98,829
Posted By sudden twang

The annoying thing about this is that it...

The annoying thing about this is that it spotlights drugs and alcohol and detracts from the focus on fatigue.
Has there been an accident or incident in British civil aviation in the last 40years...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2023, 15:06
Replies: 47
Views: 40,530
Posted By sudden twang

your parents will soon get over it when they’re...

your parents will soon get over it when they’re drinking champagne sitting in F as you fly them somewhere exotic 😂
it’s your life not theirs.
One of my children is a Dr and is thinking of applying...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Aug 2023, 12:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,533
Posted By sudden twang

Disregard my opening post it’s a technical/...

Disregard my opening post it’s a technical/ flight safety issue.
👍
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Aug 2023, 23:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,533
Posted By sudden twang

Smell of exhaust fumes A320/321 NEO

I’ve noticed on my last 3 flights on a 320 /321 NEO a noticeable smell of burnt fuel after engine start and shutdown. I was SLF but know it wasn’t caused by a tailwind. Is this a known issue ?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2023, 22:10
Replies: 1,463
Views: 640,436
Posted By sudden twang

Very helpful thank you Pablopal

Very helpful thank you Pablopal
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2023, 02:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,250
Posted By sudden twang

You used to get priority for food if you flew in...

You used to get priority for food if you flew in to CA
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jul 2023, 18:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By sudden twang

With the greatest of respect I wouldn’t take...

With the greatest of respect I wouldn’t take advice on job prospects from someone still at school.
There are some who qualify with an fATPL who struggle to get a job.

Your idea to seek...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jul 2023, 10:27
Replies: 89
Views: 18,920
Posted By sudden twang

I just thought it was a bit pedantic. There has...

I just thought it was a bit pedantic. There has to be an age limit for obvious reasons.

I know of someone who was a year too young for Hamble and then a year too old for Prestwick.

BA did set...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jul 2023, 14:41
Replies: 89
Views: 18,920
Posted By sudden twang

[QUOTE=Angle_of_Attack;11471767]Age limit is 18 -...

[QUOTE=Angle_of_Attack;11471767]Age limit is 18 - 55.[/QUOTE

Really? Who’d have thought 🙄
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jul 2023, 05:10
Replies: 89
Views: 18,920
Posted By sudden twang

Best quote for the flying game “ if you think...

Best quote for the flying game
“ if you think you can do something or you think you can’t you’re right.”

Get your positive head on.

1000s have been waiting for this it’s open to everyone...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2023, 12:31
Replies: 89
Views: 18,920
Posted By sudden twang

I’m hearing BA have just answered your prayers

I’m hearing BA have just answered your prayers
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jun 2023, 09:12
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By sudden twang

BH yes it’s also the LOC chart. Thank...

BH
yes it’s also the LOC chart.


Thank you all for your inputs I’ll try to summarise:

You should be at or above the minimum altitude at the end of the Star which in this particular case is...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2023, 15:40
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By sudden twang

What about airspace checked ? If there is no...

What about airspace checked ? If there is no terrain there could be VFR traffic in uncontrolled airspace
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2023, 13:08
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By sudden twang

yes of course 8314 logically speaking but is...

yes of course 8314 logically speaking but is there a reference ? I cant find it it Pans Ops
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2023, 12:39
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By sudden twang

it’s not ALC but it’s similar I agree but the...

it’s not ALC but it’s similar I agree but the fixes outside the FAF are a little less challenging. If y the 4200 at D14.6 was say 5000 would you accept descent on the GS if at 14.6 the baro read...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2023, 12:29
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By sudden twang

we crossed FW i think cleared descent with the...

we crossed FW
i think cleared descent with the GS is different do you have a reference?
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2023, 11:35
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By sudden twang

It doesn’t matter where it is the principle is...

It doesn’t matter where it is the principle is the same ( except perhaps local variations).
in this case the IAF altitude in ISA is above the glide presumably for terrain.

The Q is outside of...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jun 2023, 10:22
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By sudden twang

Descent on the ILS

It’s not without some trepidation that I ask this so please be gentle and offer verifiable answers rather than opinion.

You are flying into an airfield surrounded by terrain. You’re cleared via a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jun 2023, 08:33
Replies: 16
Views: 7,751
Posted By sudden twang

Doesnt seem “odd” to me either but I’ve not seen...

Doesnt seem “odd” to me either but I’ve not seen it before. It would seem to preclude NTR experienced pilots with airline only experience
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2023, 10:02
Replies: 41
Views: 25,092
Posted By sudden twang

Stupid thing to say….. agreed not relevant ….....

Stupid thing to say….. agreed
not relevant ….. agreed
deeply offended …… understandable
been in an AF cockpit etc ….. no idea
No clue or knowledge…..

well to be fair with CVRs FDRs QARs and...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2023, 01:49
Replies: 63
Views: 22,583
Posted By sudden twang

What sort of crossing altitude will Debbie be at ?

What sort of crossing altitude will Debbie be at ?
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