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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Sep 2022, 13:20
Replies: 128
Views: 25,479
Posted By Backtrack

and I guess Gerald Ratner knew his market and...

and I guess Gerald Ratner knew his market and customers....until he gave a speech to the Institute of Directors publicly stating that his products are "total crap"
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Apr 2015, 18:59
Replies: 20
Views: 7,952
Posted By Backtrack

Ladies & Gents It wasn't my intention to...

Ladies & Gents

It wasn't my intention to start a debate about additional charges. I was just seeking some advice from folks in the know about the best solution.

I could have avoided any charges...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2015, 19:05
Replies: 20
Views: 7,952
Posted By Backtrack

Thanks Wub, Really useful photos! :ok: ...

Thanks Wub,

Really useful photos! :ok:

Ioma: good point, but as the tickets were 'bought' with the wife's airmiles, I'm under a bit of pressure...know what I mean? :hmm:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2015, 14:37
Replies: 20
Views: 7,952
Posted By Backtrack

Did the seatguru check...that's one reason for...

Did the seatguru check...that's one reason for asking the question here: these type of sites (tripadvisor etc) are useful, but it's sometimes difficult to differentiate a genuine critique from an...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2015, 11:28
Replies: 20
Views: 7,952
Posted By Backtrack

Window seats in BA Club World A380

I'm travelling with 3 others (my wife, my cousin and her husband) to Washington in June to attend a family wedding. We've all booked Club World/Business Class seats for the outbound flight.

As...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2006, 10:34
Replies: 43
Views: 10,877
Posted By Backtrack

1) Where does it say that the extra bag was...

1) Where does it say that the extra bag was removed to the hold by the BAA? It doesn't. Whatthefuk only states that he believes 'the problem has been caused by a new policy' of the BAA.
2) What...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Mar 2006, 17:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,596
Posted By Backtrack

Hi Aero Tech, I'm currently flying 767s for a...

Hi Aero Tech,
I'm currently flying 767s for a UK based JAR-OPS 1 operator (I suspect the same as kenparry used to work for) and The MEL allows ETOPS up to 138 mins provided both eng driven...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2006, 11:11
Replies: 32
Views: 10,350
Posted By Backtrack

It's simple: 'The Greatest Good For The...

It's simple:
'The Greatest Good For The greatest Number.'
End of story.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Mar 2006, 22:53
Replies: 332
Views: 346,356
Posted By Backtrack

Is it possible to post the readings & eulogy? ...

Is it possible to post the readings & eulogy?

I'm sure there would be world-wide appreciation by those who weren't at the memorial service.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2006, 13:54
Replies: 74
Views: 19,937
Posted By Backtrack

The following was posted on a forum of the flight...

The following was posted on a forum of the flight crew website on 02nd Mar by our ATC Liaison Pilot:

Still waiting for 'official' notification from The Management.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2006, 10:53
Replies: 106
Views: 45,776
Posted By Backtrack

Eh? I note the poster flies a 767, but I...

Eh?
I note the poster flies a 767, but I don't know where he gets his figures from.
235 pax is not a big payload for a charter 767; say a ZFM (assuming no freight) of 117Tonnes. A 4,700nm,...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2006, 17:52
Replies: 74
Views: 19,937
Posted By Backtrack

Cardinal Thanks for the reply. Any more...

Cardinal

Thanks for the reply. Any more views out there on this?
The reason for asking on this bulletin is that 'the trial' to be conducted seems to me to be much on the lines of FAR91.117: ...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2006, 17:08
Replies: 74
Views: 19,937
Posted By Backtrack

A question for our US airspace experts (if I...

A question for our US airspace experts (if I may):
FAR91.117 Aircraft Speed states in para(a) 'Unless authorized by the Administrator, no person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL at an...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jan 2006, 23:19
Replies: 54
Views: 9,699
Posted By Backtrack

This is from the US Embassy website in London...

This is from the US Embassy website in London (www.usembassy.org.uk):
Dual Nationality
In the 1980's, the Supreme Court ruled that U.S. citizenship is a constitutional right that cannot be taken...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2005, 11:39
Replies: 12
Views: 6,404
Posted By Backtrack

....and read the Flight Crew Training Manual.

....and read the Flight Crew Training Manual.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Dec 2005, 11:21
Replies: 66
Views: 11,374
Posted By Backtrack

To All in The Pool Wrt my earlier post,...

To All in The Pool
Wrt my earlier post, everything at the moment is flat out & I guess it will be into the new year and beyond before you hear any news.

Be patient & keep on looking! You're in...
Forum: Questions
14th Dec 2005, 07:37
Replies: 32
Views: 7,923
Posted By Backtrack

Take off pitch attitude (around the 15 degree...

Take off pitch attitude (around the 15 degree mark) is a function off the take off power used & maintaining a speed of around V2 +15Kt. Any steeper, & the speed will decrease leading to possible...
Forum: Questions
11th Dec 2005, 17:00
Replies: 12
Views: 4,176
Posted By Backtrack

Licences: definitely yes. Logbooks:...

Licences: definitely yes.

Logbooks: apparently, CAA current guideline is to leave them at home. This ensures that a personal record of flying hours is available in the event of an incident (or so...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Dec 2005, 17:21
Replies: 66
Views: 11,374
Posted By Backtrack

Some answers: 1. There is only one holding...

Some answers:

1. There is only one holding pool.

2. Don't worry about starting mid summer & missing what you suppose to be the busy period. Unlike most of our competitors, the peak period...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2005, 15:47
Replies: 26
Views: 9,022
Posted By Backtrack

I'm probably being very thick, but I can't see...

I'm probably being very thick, but I can't see what use spot lights pointing downwards wolud be on a 767.
If you can't see the wingtip from the flight deck, how do you expect to see the point on the...
Forum: Questions
5th Nov 2005, 10:02
Replies: 23
Views: 3,886
Posted By Backtrack

From my experience, north easterly departures...

From my experience, north easterly departures from MAN are mostly obstacle limiting (Stockport, Saddleworth Moor, Pennines etc.). Both rwys are close to one another, so a general assumption that...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Oct 2005, 15:53
Replies: 38
Views: 4,835
Posted By Backtrack

Kelas You started this thread with a question...

Kelas
You started this thread with a question as to why Brits hadn't made adequate safety provisions (in your view) for their crew. You state that you have factual evidence based on information...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Oct 2005, 06:49
Replies: 38
Views: 4,835
Posted By Backtrack

Well, who'd of thought it - an hotel full of...

Well, who'd of thought it - an hotel full of tourists!
What's the world coming to?
Whatever next?
Where will it end?
Restaurants full of diners?
Bars full of drinkers?
Sports stadia full of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2005, 15:37
Replies: 0
Views: 788
Posted By Backtrack

Puerta Plata - one of the world's best airports?

So it's official then (or at least to Daily Telegraph readers it is); behind SIN & DXB, POP is now the equal 3rd best airport in the world - Oh World! :rolleyes:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2005, 20:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,936
Posted By Backtrack

Is Sir Michael Bishop still on the board at My...

Is Sir Michael Bishop still on the board at My Travel? If so, might it have been possible - and the decent thing to do - to wet lease in from them instead of going overseas?:confused:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Apr 2005, 10:57
Replies: 16
Views: 2,591
Posted By Backtrack

Here, here ATNotts . And perhaps they could be...

Here, here ATNotts .
And perhaps they could be used to assist in dealing with disruptive pax:O :O :O
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2005, 08:53
Replies: 15
Views: 4,023
Posted By Backtrack

The 'by-the-book' answer is yes, you can continue...

The 'by-the-book' answer is yes, you can continue the approach in the circumstances you described. (Well, it is in JAR-OPS).

Airmanship, however, may require something different.
Forum: Questions
23rd Mar 2005, 11:08
Replies: 8
Views: 3,165
Posted By Backtrack

Sorry, mea culpa! Thinking of 2 things at once. ...

Sorry, mea culpa! Thinking of 2 things at once.

What I meant to write was that my employer's SOPs require full G/A thrust below 500ft IF SET MANUALLY. (For an auto G/A, we accept the A/T ROC,...
Forum: Questions
21st Mar 2005, 17:44
Replies: 8
Views: 3,165
Posted By Backtrack

Fly -200s, -300s & 757s (-200s). They all behave...

Fly -200s, -300s & 757s (-200s). They all behave the same.

I go along with all that FLCH has posted, except to add that the A/Ts will disconnect with thrust levers in reverse.

I'm pretty sure...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2005, 16:29
Replies: 704
Views: 191,955
Posted By Backtrack

LHR for instance. So they don't give a damn...

LHR for instance.

So they don't give a damn what happens over Canada, NAT or UK/Eire then?
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2005, 19:33
Replies: 704
Views: 191,955
Posted By Backtrack

Stormin Have I got this right; you really...

Stormin
Have I got this right; you really read Flight International?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2005, 10:01
Replies: 38
Views: 8,846
Posted By Backtrack

Charles Gurassa left TUI some time ago and, I...

Charles Gurassa left TUI some time ago and, I believe, has been on a sabbatical ever since.

IMHO, he was a breath of fresh air when he replaced the old Thomson has beens. I gather he was also...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2005, 19:37
Replies: 704
Views: 191,955
Posted By Backtrack

Don't think any of us would disagree with that,...

Don't think any of us would disagree with that, ManagedNav

However could 'the line' in this instance have been at Manchester?
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2005, 15:34
Replies: 498
Views: 107,346
Posted By Backtrack

If this really is the case, then why hasn't more...

If this really is the case, then why hasn't more been made of it? There would surely be no need for a claim under sex discrimination legislation.

But then I'm not a lawyer......:confused:...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2005, 19:11
Replies: 498
Views: 107,346
Posted By Backtrack

Interesting to read from Big Hilly's cut & paste...

Interesting to read from Big Hilly's cut & paste form the BALPA website that she is claiming on the grounds of indirect sex discrimination because women/mothers are more likely to apply for part-time...
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