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Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2012, 15:08
Replies: 1,316
Views: 401,520
Posted By bonernow

Airbus FBW in AF447

To quote a paragraph on Page 187:

However, positive longitudinal static stability on an aeroplane can be useful since it allows the pilot to have a sensory return (via the position of the stick)...
Forum: Middle East
8th May 2011, 18:08
Replies: 15
Views: 4,098
Posted By bonernow

The fireworks part I believe..........but not for...

The fireworks part I believe..........but not for an opening ceremony. Fireworks behind closed doors maybe......for the management from the Government for yet more delays!!
Forum: Middle East
25th Apr 2011, 11:27
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,695,641
Posted By bonernow

British Guy, If your mate comes to QR then...

British Guy,

If your mate comes to QR then at least he'll get an A320 rating out of it. He's not going to get that at FD. Dubai is a lot more expensive to live than Doha as well. Life on the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Apr 2011, 11:15
Replies: 5
Views: 7,998
Posted By bonernow

Try the ME forum. There's a huge thread with...

Try the ME forum. There's a huge thread with pretty much everything you need to know.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jan 2011, 01:07
Replies: 1,107
Views: 419,205
Posted By bonernow

Essex Boy, The USSR failed for many reasons....

Essex Boy,

The USSR failed for many reasons. I don't see the correlation between DMK's post and your comment.

Please enlighten me and/or any other pprune'r following this thread?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jan 2011, 00:45
Replies: 1,107
Views: 419,205
Posted By bonernow

I've now left Ryanair & I'm in a place where the...

I've now left Ryanair & I'm in a place where the sun shines and the sand is plentiful. And the reason why I left is because everything Maverick says is true. Back in 2006 the Ryanair Pilots had a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Aug 2010, 13:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By bonernow

A friend of mine works for Safi Airways in Kabul...

A friend of mine works for Safi Airways in Kabul and it's fair to say that they are the best of the civilian airlines operating in Afghanistan.

Having said that, in Feb this year the hotel the...
Forum: Middle East
24th Aug 2010, 12:29
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,695,641
Posted By bonernow

I'm current on the 767 and have been offered...

I'm current on the 767 and have been offered A320!! Are QR about to have an exodus from the A320 or is a large A320 order due soon? It seems a strange option offering me the A320. I've never...
Forum: Middle East
8th Aug 2010, 11:53
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,695,641
Posted By bonernow

I completed the QR assessment recently and was...

I completed the QR assessment recently and was advised that the time period I could expect to wait prior to any notification would be two to three weeks. Given the number of pilots being assessed I...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Jul 2010, 22:16
Replies: 42
Views: 18,483
Posted By bonernow

Sorry to thread creep. Received an email today...

Sorry to thread creep. Received an email today from HR at DHL advising me that if I wanted to apply for a position on the 757 fleet, I now have to go through an Agency rather than DHL direct. Is...
Forum: Middle East
12th Apr 2010, 00:43
Replies: 42
Views: 16,638
Posted By bonernow

Handover, Very careless words indeed. May I...

Handover,

Very careless words indeed. May I suggest you apologise to those offended and we move on and get back to the discussion here. Which I do believe was originally about pilot recruitment...
Forum: Middle East
7th Apr 2010, 22:39
Replies: 42
Views: 16,638
Posted By bonernow

A v good friend of mine from a few years back...

A v good friend of mine from a few years back works for this airline. I heard the story of what happened in the hotel in Kabul on 26th Feb (not from him I must add). I didn't believe the story so I...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2008, 10:28
Replies: 44
Views: 10,554
Posted By bonernow

First Brown and Darling pick a fight with the old...

First Brown and Darling pick a fight with the old bill and refuse to give them a pay rise citing inflation. Excuse me but 120,000 workers in a country of 65 million can be responsible for increasing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2008, 21:52
Replies: 4
Views: 2,231
Posted By bonernow

I think he may be referring to a recent article...

I think he may be referring to a recent article in the Scotsman. Rick Green (CEO) was interviewed and publicly stated that Globespan were looking to merge, although they were "not for sale" but any...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Mar 2008, 22:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,785
Posted By bonernow

If you don't have a B737 type rating, then yes,...

If you don't have a B737 type rating, then yes, the only way to apply is through the cadet scheme.

Ryanair have a huge cadet scheme in operation with as many as 4000 pilots currently waiting to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Mar 2008, 14:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,544
Posted By bonernow

You get 100 hrs line training as part of your...

You get 100 hrs line training as part of your type rating training. The line training is sporadic to say the least. And there's no guarantee of a job at the end of it. My advice, avoid it.

If...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2008, 16:55
Replies: 17
Views: 5,419
Posted By bonernow

They pay on time. That's the only good thing I...

They pay on time. That's the only good thing I have to say about them.

I had a very bad experience with them and when I left and went with another agency, they threatened me with legal action. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2008, 00:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,721
Posted By bonernow

Mid Life, Check your PM's pal

Mid Life,

Check your PM's pal
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2008, 00:25
Replies: 13
Views: 3,433
Posted By bonernow

Euro, On the other hand, a friend of mine...

Euro,

On the other hand, a friend of mine aged 43 has just secured a job with Ryanair. He has 220hrs total time, basic cpl/ir etc. Yes he's having to pay 30k euros for his type rating, but by...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jan 2008, 21:05
Replies: 17
Views: 3,173
Posted By bonernow

101, Yes

101,

Yes
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2007, 19:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,173
Posted By bonernow

Yes Big Easy they do. There were several direct...

Yes Big Easy they do. There were several direct entry skippers on my 737TR course when I joined.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2007, 19:20
Replies: 17
Views: 3,173
Posted By bonernow

Lugano, I'm ex Ryanair and I do believe...

Lugano,

I'm ex Ryanair and I do believe they will assist with validations, work permits etc. I've flown with Brazilians, Russians, Canadians, Americans etc who do not have any tie i.e married to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Nov 2007, 00:53
Replies: 64
Views: 12,067
Posted By bonernow

1.6vs Are you trying to be for jet2 what...

1.6vs

Are you trying to be for jet2 what Leo Hairy Camel was for Ryanair?

If so, I guess that means you'll be invisible in the near future as LHC now is. Along with your very narrow minded,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Nov 2007, 11:54
Replies: 34
Views: 11,347
Posted By bonernow

Diamond Dog, 007 is spot on with his...

Diamond Dog,

007 is spot on with his assessment.

I know easyjet aren't recruiting until 2008 because I received an email off them telling me so! They have sufficient people to crew their...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Nov 2007, 22:51
Replies: 34
Views: 11,347
Posted By bonernow

Just before I left Ryanair I predicted that this...

Just before I left Ryanair I predicted that this situation would come along again. I didn't realise it would be so soon.

For those who do not/have not worked for Ryanair, you can't really...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Nov 2007, 12:10
Replies: 107
Views: 34,617
Posted By bonernow

And they do! And will continue to do so for...

And they do!

And will continue to do so for many years yet I fear.

When I left RYR earlier this year, the pilots were nowhere near being unionised, organised, or in the mood for a fight.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2007, 20:30
Replies: 107
Views: 34,617
Posted By bonernow

FOK, If you're a Brookfield guy on a...

FOK,

If you're a Brookfield guy on a floating base contract (5 on/5 off) then you make an additional 20 euros per schedule block hour. Therefore 900 hours per year multiplied by 105 euros. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Oct 2007, 20:27
Replies: 30
Views: 11,356
Posted By bonernow

I've spoken to a pal of mine who is both angry...

I've spoken to a pal of mine who is both angry and philisophical about the whole thing (If that's possible).

He's been offered half salary for Dec, Jan and Feb with a view to returning in March. ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Oct 2007, 10:24
Replies: 627
Views: 186,422
Posted By bonernow

As of this morning the contractors at GSM are...

As of this morning the contractors at GSM are being let go. About thirty pilots are being asked to leave over the winter period and then return in March.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2007, 21:59
Replies: 18
Views: 7,474
Posted By bonernow

The phrase "innocent until proven guilty" springs...

The phrase "innocent until proven guilty" springs to mind before this thread gathers legs!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Oct 2007, 23:40
Replies: 139
Views: 27,672
Posted By bonernow

This is an amazing thread creep. The guy only...

This is an amazing thread creep. The guy only asked for advice in relation to the inital outlay he would have to fork out during his Type Rating.

As usual, whenever Ryanair is mentioned, the is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Oct 2007, 23:42
Replies: 139
Views: 27,672
Posted By bonernow

RAT 5, To answer your question, I know of...

RAT 5,

To answer your question, I know of two guys who struggled on their base check. They were put in the sim at EMA for a few more hours (At FR's expense) and then went back up in the real...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2007, 17:50
Replies: 19
Views: 5,248
Posted By bonernow

If you're a 737 skipper then Globespan will take...

If you're a 737 skipper then Globespan will take you yesterday. They're really short of skippers at the minute. Have a look at ppjn for details of how to apply.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2007, 12:49
Replies: 44
Views: 10,194
Posted By bonernow

DC 8, What bluff has said sums up Ryanair...

DC 8,

What bluff has said sums up Ryanair perfectly. His experience, would appear to be positive. And it seems to me that he is in a differant base to what I was. The pay deal in Ryanair...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2007, 17:08
Replies: 44
Views: 10,194
Posted By bonernow

DC 8, To answer your question, if you pass...

DC 8,

To answer your question, if you pass the sim assessment, Ryanair will probably offer you a Cadet contract, which is a training contract.

It basically is a contract to complete your line...
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