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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Jan 2009, 19:54
Replies: 938
Views: 236,923
Posted By captainyonder

Why oh why haven't they merged with Blue Islands?...

Why oh why haven't they merged with Blue Islands? Is Malcolm Naylor still at BCI? Needs to happen soon surely, makes sense for both airlines.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Jan 2009, 21:33
Replies: 69
Views: 17,477
Posted By captainyonder

Just to add to my earlier post, I got my job on...

Just to add to my earlier post, I got my job on the condition of self funding a type rating. I'm on a full salary from day one at the company, not day one of flying, not after line training nor after...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Dec 2008, 13:55
Replies: 472
Views: 132,021
Posted By captainyonder

Seems to be a flat fare of £75 each way all in....

Seems to be a flat fare of £75 each way all in. Could work. There's limited potential at Oxford for services to MAN, GLA, EDI, and NCL I think. Suprised Eastern or Flybe haven't really made a go of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Dec 2008, 15:58
Replies: 69
Views: 17,477
Posted By captainyonder

Keep on trying guys, out of flight school in...

Keep on trying guys, out of flight school in November and managed to land a job on a turboprop in the UK. Base check completed just before Christmas and just received my first roster for January....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Dec 2008, 17:41
Replies: 472
Views: 132,021
Posted By captainyonder

OXFORD/KIDLINGTON

Air Southwest are to operate every Saturday from Oxford to Jersey from July 11th until September 12th. First commercial route from Oxford since the unsuccessful Oxford-Cambridge link.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Dec 2008, 12:00
Replies: 1,534
Views: 701,574
Posted By captainyonder

I am well aware that Blue Islands haven't made a...

I am well aware that Blue Islands haven't made a profit this year, but that is mainly due to the operation of the wet leased Dornier 328. If Blue Islands is taking on it's own ATR 42's as I'm lead to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Dec 2008, 10:23
Replies: 1,534
Views: 701,574
Posted By captainyonder

Blue Islands look as if they are taking on two...

Blue Islands look as if they are taking on two ATR 42s permanantly. With the majority market share on the inter-island routes and an expanding route network surely this only leaves Aurigny in...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Aug 2008, 16:08
Replies: 169
Views: 31,578
Posted By captainyonder

I had an email today from Monarch informing me...

I had an email today from Monarch informing me that this bunch of morons would be operating my flight home from Malaga in mid-September....this could be interesting.
Forum: Medical & Health
1st Aug 2008, 10:18
Replies: 1,771
Views: 461,669
Posted By captainyonder

LASIK

What are the current regulations in the UK regarding Corrective Laser Eye Surgery? I currently hold a class 1 and have my renewal coming up in just over a month. I went to see my optician yesterday...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Jul 2008, 10:32
Replies: 390
Views: 1,757,642
Posted By captainyonder

Kofi Annan (former UN secretary general) - Lovely...

Kofi Annan (former UN secretary general) - Lovely chap, very quiet didn't make a fuss, still wonder why he was going to Vegas for 24 hours! The girls all thought he was Morgan Freeman!

On the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jul 2008, 10:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,283
Posted By captainyonder

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement! I...

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement! I sat down with my fiance and my mother yesterday and did a huge pros and cons list for the two airlines and Ryanair came out on top in most catagories,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2008, 10:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,283
Posted By captainyonder

Thanks chaps, you are somewhat confirming my own...

Thanks chaps, you are somewhat confirming my own opinion. The turboprop operator is based in a community that relies on it, but they are increasingly under pressure from bigger regional players and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2008, 09:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,283
Posted By captainyonder

How secure is a new Ryanair Cadet's job?

I'm currently trying to decide between taking a job on a sub 10 tonne turboprop job or accepting Ryanair on the SSTR course. I have to pay for a type rating for both jobs, but Ryanair is an extra...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Jun 2008, 13:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By captainyonder

Very true indeed, the whole thing is a big risk....

Very true indeed, the whole thing is a big risk. I already have an offer to fly a small turbo prop, once again with a self funded type rating and so I'm trying to decide whether going for Ryanair...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Jun 2008, 11:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By captainyonder

Thanks! Fingers crossed then. My only worry is...

Thanks! Fingers crossed then. My only worry is that as a contractor Ryanair can lay you off at any time. Having paid £25k for a type rating that's a freightening prospect.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Jun 2008, 09:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By captainyonder

Ryanair time from application to interview to start date?

It's all in the title really. What can one expect in terms of time frame with Ryanair from the day you first submit your CV to interview and then if successful to Type Rating start date? Thanks in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th May 2008, 09:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,466
Posted By captainyonder

At which Ryanair base will you work the hardest?

Pretty simple question, but would it be far to say that I'd be doing a lot more hours a year (thus more pay, although a much less comfortable lifestyle) at the likes of STN or DUB than I would at say...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Apr 2008, 13:02
Replies: 2,984
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Views: 1,027,587
Posted By captainyonder

So I guess that just leaves Delta and Continental...

So I guess that just leaves Delta and Continental on the NYC runs now. bmi have got to look at this as being a good opportunity, LHR is going to be a really scrap with Openskies now in place, but MAN...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Apr 2008, 12:15
Replies: 32
Views: 5,996
Posted By captainyonder

Agreed, I recently left Virgin and things have...

Agreed, I recently left Virgin and things have taken a turn for the worse. The middle management are a waste of space, clueless and wasting resources and the inflight product is just plain...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2008, 11:12
Replies: 44
Views: 4,827
Posted By captainyonder

Funnily enough I have been involved in setting up...

Funnily enough I have been involved in setting up an online aviation channel since December 2006 and I've recently been handed control of the project. If anyone is interested in getting involved...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2008, 10:12
Replies: 343
Views: 32,780
Posted By captainyonder

Good luck with it. I've heard some of the details...

Good luck with it. I've heard some of the details of the case and I really hope that you and your family receive the justice you are entitled to. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Mar 2008, 18:50
Replies: 692
Views: 151,546
Posted By captainyonder

bmi have a twice daily LHR link from JER, nice...

bmi have a twice daily LHR link from JER, nice and simple!!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Mar 2008, 01:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By captainyonder

Things are looking up!! 7 hours logged since I...

Things are looking up!! 7 hours logged since I started this thread on Tuesday, will be 11 by the end of today all being well. Thanks for the advice guys and girls!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Mar 2008, 11:40
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By captainyonder

PKPF68-77, thank you so much, that is invaluable!...

PKPF68-77, thank you so much, that is invaluable! Your help is much appreciated.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Mar 2008, 11:30
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By captainyonder

Yes, weather delays and flight test failures have...

Yes, weather delays and flight test failures have been factored in, but so far this weather delay has continued since December 15th!! No great, I'm sure you'll agree, it's just unfortunate that the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Mar 2008, 11:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By captainyonder

Slowing down isn't really an option as I have to...

Slowing down isn't really an option as I have to be done in time to take up this job offer, further more, I'm not struggling at all with the timescale when I'm actually flying, it's quite manageable,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Mar 2008, 10:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By captainyonder

Weather Delays During Training

I'm going mad, for the eighth time in the last few weeks I have had to put off my hours building because of the weather here in the UK. I'm due to start my IR in May and still need to get my last 7...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2008, 11:27
Replies: 28
Views: 5,735
Posted By captainyonder

Agreed, but the fact that it is uninformed...

Agreed, but the fact that it is uninformed spotters talking utter rubbish means that there is no value to this thread at all.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Mar 2008, 23:11
Replies: 28
Views: 5,735
Posted By captainyonder

Just proof that this is no longer a forum for...

Just proof that this is no longer a forum for PROFESSIONAL pilots. Please mods move to the spotters forums. If there were some sensible posts then it may have a place here, but frankly I've never...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2008, 03:57
Replies: 558
Views: 160,017
Posted By captainyonder

The new order is for a single A343 to be based at...

The new order is for a single A343 to be based at Gatwick from next year for operational support for the 744 fleet down there.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2008, 22:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,052
Posted By captainyonder

Could be a good move for both companies, the D328...

Could be a good move for both companies, the D328 is a natural progression for BCI. I would imagine JER/BOH, JER/BVA, GCI/SOU and GCI/JER would stay on the J31, with DUB, ZRH, GVA, and IOM on the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2008, 20:31
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By captainyonder

Can't crack Gen Nav

Help! I have my ATPL Gen Nav exam in two weeks time and no matter how hard I try I cannot get the calculations aspects sussed. I am getting 80-90% on the Bristol Question Bank, but that's because...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Feb 2008, 17:51
Replies: 3,142
Views: 779,469
Posted By captainyonder

IOM lost EZY a few years ago because of the...

IOM lost EZY a few years ago because of the runway length, maybe this will get their interest back?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Feb 2008, 22:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By captainyonder

Thanks guys! deltaxray, where did you hear that...

Thanks guys! deltaxray, where did you hear that the database is being updated?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Feb 2008, 21:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By captainyonder

Bristol ATP Online Exam Database

Ok, quite a simple question, I have my Mod 1 exams coming up in three weeks. I'm scoring between 80-95% on the majority of the mock exams I'm taking on the Bristol GS ATP Online site, but I'm...
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