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Search: Posts Made By: FlingWingKing
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Forum: African Aviation
19th Jun 2008, 06:31
Replies: 35
Views: 5,128
Posted By FlingWingKing

Looks more like a ground loop....alla Harvard...

Looks more like a ground loop....alla Harvard style :hmm:
Forum: African Aviation
27th Apr 2008, 19:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By FlingWingKing

It amazes met that there exists "pilots" like...

It amazes met that there exists "pilots" like that!!!!Shocking!!! Beddie idiot!!
Forum: African Aviation
7th Dec 2007, 12:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,767
Posted By FlingWingKing

Ugflyer

It's called "STIRRING THE POT". An event practiced in South Africa by bored individuals by literally using an over-sized wooden spoon and stirring any fictitious substance in preferably a big black...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Oct 2007, 19:14
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By FlingWingKing

Boeing 787's for SAA?...... I wonder.....

Boeing 787's for SAA?......

I wonder.....
Forum: African Aviation
24th Oct 2007, 19:01
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By FlingWingKing

Titanium for Aircraft?

Transkei titanium offers potential jobs - at a cost
October 19, 2007

By Donwald Pressly

Cape Town - The titanium mining industry is poised for a major boost as the government promises to...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Oct 2007, 21:11
Replies: 103
Views: 15,247
Posted By FlingWingKing

Our government is not interested in longterm...

Our government is not interested in longterm solutions, but rather short term "doctoring" of the symptoms. If you want to fix a certain problem you have to start at the cause of that particular...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Sep 2007, 11:39
Replies: 69
Views: 14,375
Posted By FlingWingKing

FANTASTIC post SAT_BOSS. People, focus. The...

FANTASTIC post SAT_BOSS.

People, focus. The last two pages on this thread were all about who earns what and who not.

The problem at SAA is not the pilots or any of its operational employee's....
Forum: Middle East
20th Sep 2007, 09:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,786
Posted By FlingWingKing

Thank you all

To each and everybody who posted a reply or send me a PM.....THANX

Bigmoutain, your excelent post swung the scales towards a move to EK :ok:.

I had hoped to attend the roadshow in Cape Town...
Forum: Middle East
18th Sep 2007, 16:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,786
Posted By FlingWingKing

Dont need one....wife has one from the Queen....

Dont need one....wife has one from the Queen....
Forum: African Aviation
18th Sep 2007, 08:52
Replies: 25
Views: 4,142
Posted By FlingWingKing

Just spoke to a mate at Comair.... 21% of...

Just spoke to a mate at Comair....

21% of the 170 pilots are on the brink of leaving....thats 35 pilots
Forum: Middle East
18th Sep 2007, 06:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,786
Posted By FlingWingKing

Emirates Advice: EK drivers only

Hi Guys and Girls,

I am considering applying for a position at EK and need some honest advice and information. No whiners PLEASE!!!

Having just read the thread: Unofficial EK Poll, it stroke...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Sep 2007, 06:30
Replies: 115
Views: 20,152
Posted By FlingWingKing

Frogman

For someone who decided to leave South Africa for greener pastures you sure seem obsessed about the wellfare of this country and SAA....are you secretly hoping things will change for the better so...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Mar 2007, 04:55
Replies: 84
Views: 11,295
Posted By FlingWingKing

I briefly scanned a couple of posts and I come to...

I briefly scanned a couple of posts and I come to only one conlusion.....

Fluffy's original post is proven right in most posts.....NEGATIVITY to the highest degree.

There are two choices...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Dec 2006, 08:26
Replies: 46
Views: 9,410
Posted By FlingWingKing

If my memory serves me right, the initial report...

If my memory serves me right, the initial report stated that the right engine failed and failed to auto-restart.

In general terms, it is good airmanship (needless to point out that its also a...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Dec 2006, 21:20
Replies: 46
Views: 9,410
Posted By FlingWingKing

How, in the name of Orville and Wilbur Wright,...

How, in the name of Orville and Wilbur Wright, did they manage to get upside down, pull 5g's and exceed 410kts????!!!!!!
Forum: African Aviation
11th Dec 2006, 12:46
Replies: 46
Views: 9,410
Posted By FlingWingKing

wljohnson

Would be great to get your version of events on that particular scary day. So far all we have is a dogy report from a certain Miss Cole.
Forum: African Aviation
9th Dec 2006, 19:30
Replies: 581
Views: 91,635
Posted By FlingWingKing

snake

Not having any trouble in the reading department mate!!

Would have helped if you posted your "full" reply the first time and not edited it while I was replying........

Sounds to me as if you...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Dec 2006, 18:36
Replies: 581
Views: 91,635
Posted By FlingWingKing

Hey reptile Care to tell us why you are not...

Hey reptile

Care to tell us why you are not interested in flying for SAA?

I am REALLY curious to know what chaps like you have against being employed by SAA.

Apart from not having the...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Dec 2006, 10:41
Replies: 581
Views: 91,635
Posted By FlingWingKing

Well SIC, you have just proven my point..... ...

Well SIC, you have just proven my point.....

Anyhow, SAA is made uo of pilots from ALL of the current airlines flying around the skies. Some have good habits....some better. Fact is, EVERYBODY,...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Dec 2006, 07:08
Replies: 581
Views: 91,635
Posted By FlingWingKing

The only reason why SAA "features" so much on...

The only reason why SAA "features" so much on these forums is because no-one realy cares whether the other airlines use standard RT procedures or not. It is almost as if every-one expect SAA to be...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Dec 2006, 04:18
Replies: 581
Views: 91,635
Posted By FlingWingKing

I agree that Mango RT procedures are not always...

I agree that Mango RT procedures are not always of the highest quality....but you can say that of ALL the airlines flying around our skies these days.

I have heard them all....Comair/Kulula,...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Oct 2006, 06:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,143
Posted By FlingWingKing

We operate the 737-800 and do NOT do a config...

We operate the 737-800 and do NOT do a config test before take-off. Nothing in my Boeing FOM makes mention of a config test before take-off, so I suppose those of you who does the test must have a...
Forum: Questions
19th Jun 2006, 19:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,385
Posted By FlingWingKing

Must aggree with rhood. Passenger oxygen is not...

Must aggree with rhood. Passenger oxygen is not pure oxygen, but oxygen generators, which once activated, will flow for 12min and can not be shut off.
Forum: Questions
19th Jun 2006, 18:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,385
Posted By FlingWingKing

Extended Range Operations with Two-engined...

Extended Range Operations with Two-engined Aeroplanes (ETOPS) require an aircraft to have an alternate within 2hrs flying time during any part of an ETOPS sector. Fuel requirements will include fuel...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jun 2006, 07:19
Replies: 23
Views: 4,698
Posted By FlingWingKing

What do you mean by SAA looking bad again? What...

What do you mean by SAA looking bad again? What did you expect them to do diffirent?
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2006, 07:23
Replies: 31
Views: 2,793
Posted By FlingWingKing

The question to ask here is rather "Why is...

The question to ask here is rather "Why is Nationwide employing these older guys?"

The answer is quite simple: Because they are getting a whole lot more for their dollar...

The Ex SAA guys...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jun 2006, 09:45
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By FlingWingKing

Ernest K Gann said in his book "Fate is the Hunter"...

"We did not begin to fly because we might make more money with an airplane than we might have if otherwise employed.

We are, almost without exception, in love. It is more than love at this stage;...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jun 2006, 09:20
Replies: 13
Views: 1,515
Posted By FlingWingKing

This is exaclty what was explained to me by a...

This is exaclty what was explained to me by a training captain. There is a bit of "play" in the main landing gear to allow for x-wind situations. Look at a 732 taxing next time u are behind it, the...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jun 2006, 12:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By FlingWingKing

The A340-600 are fitted with 4 Rolls Royce Trent...

The A340-600 are fitted with 4 Rolls Royce Trent 500 engines, i.e. an optical illusion as pointed out by Capt tired.
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jun 2006, 12:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,584
Posted By FlingWingKing

I drove to PE yesterday moring and dropped of a...

I drove to PE yesterday moring and dropped of a car at the airport as I was returning later that day on SA1390. The mist was as thick as my standard 5 history teacher....(duh)

Agree with Nugpot...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jun 2006, 12:29
Replies: 24
Views: 3,755
Posted By FlingWingKing

s1659399

To put you at ease............you have in NO way offended me with the comment about flying for free. Most of us have been there. This industry is a very cut-throat one but you will get used to it....
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2006, 19:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By FlingWingKing

Beeech19

Think very careful before making your decision. Speak to some heavies at the various airlines and get their opinions....it might be of great help.

I wouldnt buy a new car though........

P.S....
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2006, 05:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By FlingWingKing

Hi Beeech19, This is just my opinion, so...

Hi Beeech19,

This is just my opinion, so take from it what you consider appropiate and disregard the rest. I am sure many of us has many diffirent opinions regarding your dilemma.

May I just...
Forum: African Aviation
29th May 2006, 10:29
Replies: 24
Views: 3,755
Posted By FlingWingKing

s1659399

If you are looking for some hours, rather spend another R20000 and go get your instructor's rating in SA. There is always work for an instructor, you'll get your hours (700-900 per year), experience,...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd May 2006, 13:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,507
Posted By FlingWingKing

Just heard 1 MD11 is a definate! Apparently SAA...

Just heard 1 MD11 is a definate! Apparently SAA will not crew it yet as they first want to ensure its financially viable. Also heard that the 737 freighters are still going to happen, but was set...
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