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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Dec 2020, 17:45
Replies: 1
Views: 1,110
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

That is an amazing story, thank you for sharing...

That is an amazing story, thank you for sharing it here.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2018, 21:11
Replies: 30
Views: 7,080
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Agreed this is a very interesting read, saw a...

Agreed this is a very interesting read, saw a copy in the window if my local oxfam and dived in to make the purchase. I thought the comment from his boss at RR “you can’t even manage your personal...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2018, 06:59
Replies: 45
Views: 37,709
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Having first read HTBJ some years ago, I agree...

Having first read HTBJ some years ago, I agree with many of the comments above. The writing style comes across as rather dry and perhaps a little stuffy, BUT having listened to the audio interviews...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Nov 2012, 09:05
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,819,550
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Mystery Throttle Quadrant

Throttle quadrant believed to be ex-RAF

Any takers?
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/twistedwire99/Photo2012-11-08060618PM.jpg
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Oct 2010, 10:10
Replies: 19
Views: 1,755
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Not a lot of help going on here? Some ideas for...

Not a lot of help going on here? Some ideas for you:

- have a few flying lessons at your local flying school
- read a book on Air Law or some other ATPL subject matter
- have a realistic...
Forum: Canada
4th Jul 2010, 18:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,292
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Where to rent in Montreal?

I may get the chance to spend 6 months in Montreal from November. The company is offering around 2300 Canadian dollars per month towards the accomodation. Would like a modern 2 bed apartment in an...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th May 2010, 19:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,552
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

When a Pilot has to go on the Dole - 1968 Style

I found an old copy of the Sunday Express whilst tidying out a tea chest at the local scout hut. This article caught my eye so I thought I might share it in case anyone else faces the prospect of...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Sep 2009, 16:52
Replies: 70
Views: 13,957
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

ATP Tech info request

Apologies for being slightly off topic but I have acquired a pair of ATP control columns/yokes which were mounted on a homemade display stand(!). I'd like to connect them back together and would...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Aug 2009, 12:39
Replies: 321
Views: 87,030
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Well I never - look what you can buy with a...

Well I never - look what you can buy with a starting bid of £1,000:

Bidspotter.com-Live Internet Auction Broadcasting-Static Auction--...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Jul 2009, 09:20
Replies: 321
Views: 87,030
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

For those of you who may be feeling a litle sad...

For those of you who may be feeling a litle sad that the 748 has all but disappeared from operational service in the UK (but fingers crossed for the last two eh?), I have spent some considerable time...
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2009, 20:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,445
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

B737NG PFD Barometric Indications

As I understand QNH/STD selection via the EFIS box on the NG:

If you have STD selected and then 'twist' the QNH knob (or barometric selector) in either direction, the preselected QNH (the white...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Mar 2009, 08:31
Replies: 321
Views: 87,030
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Slightly off topic but has anyone seen the Visit...

Slightly off topic but has anyone seen the Visit IOM advert on TV featuring none other than Keith Shawcross?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Jun 2007, 08:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,250
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Couldn't get it on our PC's quick enough. Works...

Couldn't get it on our PC's quick enough. Works great. Try it!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2006, 20:03
Replies: 12
Views: 4,472
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

The Trident Preservation Society have a website...

The Trident Preservation Society have a website and board (similar to pprune in fact) which is well worth a visit if you are a fan of the Trident.
It is at http://www.classicbritishaviation.org/...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jun 2005, 18:01
Replies: 29
Views: 10,560
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

I agree that prep is the key to success in this...

I agree that prep is the key to success in this assessment (the version of the 5 P's I know is the 6 P's - P*ss poor preparation precedes poor performance!). On a recommendation I bought a book...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jan 2005, 20:15
Replies: 24
Views: 8,309
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

I can assure you that there are many highly...

I can assure you that there are many highly experienced ATP pilots at Emerald, with tens of thousands of hours on type between them; those who were transferred onto the ATP by Emerald were all...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jan 2005, 17:24
Replies: 24
Views: 8,309
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Hi Eurobitch What were the other "full...

Hi Eurobitch

What were the other "full emergencies"? I can't recall any. If you're trying a cheap shot at Emerald I can only presume it's because you're trying to frighten passengers into flying...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Dec 2004, 08:17
Replies: 42
Views: 13,469
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Ravenair is an excellent school. I did all my...

Ravenair is an excellent school. I did all my training with them from first trial lesson to CPL and IR. They are well regarded within the airline industry and their AOC pilots seem to go on to bigger...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Dec 2004, 20:08
Replies: 12
Views: 1,936
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

I got offered a good job recently after a 757 sim...

I got offered a good job recently after a 757 sim ride. I practised hard for a couple of weeks using nothing more glamorous than FlightSim 98 but with a proper yoke and rudder pedals (CH Products...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2004, 18:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,228
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Emerald are back on the LPL - IOM route as a low...

Emerald are back on the LPL - IOM route as a low cost carrier using ATPs. Booking site www.flyjem.com
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Mar 2004, 11:57
Replies: 125
Views: 27,284
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Shed pic available on airliners.net, ...

Shed pic available on airliners.net,

http://www.airliners.net/photos/small/6/2/4/534426.jpg
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Feb 2004, 00:00
Replies: 125
Views: 27,284
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Those who do the hiring of pilots at EA take a...

Those who do the hiring of pilots at EA take a very dim view of being bothered on the phone. It is not a good way to get a position!
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Feb 2004, 06:52
Replies: 125
Views: 27,284
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

It's a good place to build duty hours but there...

It's a good place to build duty hours but there aren't so many going in the logbook
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Feb 2004, 21:35
Replies: 125
Views: 27,284
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

There may be a vacancy for a cleaner at head...

There may be a vacancy for a cleaner at head office soon
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Dec 2003, 00:07
Replies: 25
Views: 4,350
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Emerald ATPs - for all you hat-eaters out there

The first one is here!

http://www.btinternet.com/~poolfc/N856AW.jpg
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2003, 16:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,927
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

EZY diversion to MAN 11/8?

Heard an EZY on the way to LPL ask for diversion to MAN as the runway at LPL was wet. Just wondering if anyone knew why. Was it thrust reverser problem, or maybe antiskid inop?
Forum: Questions
23rd Jun 2003, 05:30
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

RadarContact - that is spot on! Just wanted to...

RadarContact - that is spot on! Just wanted to give us a fighting chance. I've had one PM but no plates yet.
Forum: Questions
18th Jun 2003, 18:45
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Paris CDG taxi plates in PDF format anyone?

Does anyone have a set of current CDG taxi plates in PDF? My company uses Aerad so we don't get the electronic version. I'd like to be able to print my own at whatever size I like, as photocopies...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Jun 2003, 17:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,454
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

How long do you have to wait until you can apply...

How long do you have to wait until you can apply again? Surely they aren't that interested in looking at the same people again.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Jun 2003, 06:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,454
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

Unhappy ERS - easyJet Rejection Syndrome

So I got through the first day and then blew the sim ride. How stupid do I feel? Any others feeling ERS? It's pretty bloody depressing, seeing as that was the best chance of a 737 rating for the...
Forum: Questions
6th May 2003, 05:22
Replies: 1
Views: 634
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

easyJet - Jepp or Aerad?

I have an assessment coming up soon, and should I be lucky enough to get through to the Sim stage, would like to know what brand of plate I might be given.

TIA
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2002, 20:24
Replies: 39
Views: 9,181
Posted By Sir Stanley Bigh

While there is a supply of pilots desperate for...

While there is a supply of pilots desperate for that first FO position, then there will be people willing to pay the money for a type rating. Many turboprop operators will get their come-uppance when...
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