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Search: Posts Made By: DownloadDog
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Forum: Cabin Crew
18th May 2010, 21:38
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,014,648
Posted By DownloadDog

Have been watching this forum, but have been...

Have been watching this forum, but have been angered by BASSA and the utter chaos and disruption they have caused to BA, it's customers and fellow employees.

It is not only the paying customers...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2009, 14:56
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By DownloadDog

Agree, the forecast was for pretty good weather,...

Agree, the forecast was for pretty good weather, given that the launch was scheduled for 0700Z. The actual was ever so slightly worse, but the flight was cancelled because of "low cloud and gusty...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2009, 08:26
Replies: 3
Views: 831
Posted By DownloadDog

Weather Limits/Conditions Required for Ballooning

Hi,

I was due to go ballooning today (14th August) with Virgin Balloons from Oxford, after checking the TAFs for Brize, Heathrow and Luton last night I thought it would be perfect flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2009, 17:11
Replies: 27
Views: 8,117
Posted By DownloadDog

I left after 10 years service, and in my first...

I left after 10 years service, and in my first year I was taking home atleast an extra 800 quid a month (after tax) flying in civvy street. Not to mention the HUGE improvement in the quality of my...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Mar 2009, 16:19
Replies: 49
Views: 11,683
Posted By DownloadDog

As mentioned previously, consider joining the...

As mentioned previously, consider joining the forces and learning how to fly there. Aside from having a blast, you'll be able to get your ATPL for a fraction of the cost when you eventually leave.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2009, 15:17
Replies: 107
Views: 26,358
Posted By DownloadDog

Totally agree with all the previous postings, the...

Totally agree with all the previous postings, the person who came up with this obviously doesn't fly/control....

I wonder if any controller will be brave enough to use this RT!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2008, 07:47
Replies: 16
Views: 1,951
Posted By DownloadDog

From someone who left about a year ago (on PVR)...

From someone who left about a year ago (on PVR) to an airline job, my advice would probably be to stay in (the RAF) just now. I feel fairly nervous about my position! Recruitment has effectively...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2008, 19:54
Replies: 35
Views: 7,581
Posted By DownloadDog

Nope, some chimp nicked my original one (from St...

Nope, some chimp nicked my original one (from St Mawgan tailor with a luminous pink lining) while I was at Cranditz doing the JAWS course so I had to purchase another.....
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2008, 19:50
Replies: 35
Views: 7,581
Posted By DownloadDog

I have a chip hat going for sale, I left the Mob...

I have a chip hat going for sale, I left the Mob last year and it's just lying in my spare room. It's in good nick, has a red satin lining and felt band inside to make it comfortable. My head...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2008, 09:13
Replies: 28
Views: 9,938
Posted By DownloadDog

My April Roster

Hi,

My April roster is as follows:

1 Off
2-7 Six days of work, with 3 nights away. 1 night min. rest.
8-9 Off
10-13 Four days of work, 8 sectors, 3 nights away.
14-19 Off...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2008, 18:06
Replies: 42
Views: 5,272
Posted By DownloadDog

Career Transition Workshop

Get yourself booked on the Career Transition Workshop ASAP. You are entitled to attend it, it doesn't come out of your resettlement leave.

They will help you write a good CV. I was very...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2007, 06:47
Replies: 281
Views: 84,305
Posted By DownloadDog

I last saw him at Cranwell, where he was on CFS,...

I last saw him at Cranwell, where he was on CFS, in 1998!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Oct 2007, 10:59
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,388,415
Posted By DownloadDog

FD, Having done the sim earlier this year...

FD,

Having done the sim earlier this year and finding it really difficult, any preparation you can do beforehand helps:

I bought a cockpit layout from www.flightstore.com it costs quite a bit...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2007, 22:53
Replies: 8
Views: 3,045
Posted By DownloadDog

I did the selection for T-Fly back in July 07,...

I did the selection for T-Fly back in July 07, was told that I'd passed and would be hearing from them soon. I haven't heard a thing and neither has anyone else that passed that day. Suffice to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2007, 22:47
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,388,415
Posted By DownloadDog

Randomair, You are given a...

Randomair,



You are given a double-sided A4 sheet of all the airfields you are likely to use and the DA/MDA for each available approach.

It becomes fairly obvious that you can't use some...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2007, 07:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,326
Posted By DownloadDog

Thanks for that - Cat C- was what I was after!

Thanks for that - Cat C- was what I was after!
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2007, 06:54
Replies: 7
Views: 2,326
Posted By DownloadDog

Approach Category - A320

What Approach Category is the A320?

Thanks
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2007, 20:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,572
Posted By DownloadDog

No1 and No5s with Flt Lt braid, winged and mounts...

No1 and No5s with Flt Lt braid, winged and mounts for medals.

5' 9" tall.

31" waist
31" inside leg
38" chest

Both in pretty good nick.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2007, 11:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,572
Posted By DownloadDog

Selling No 1s and No 5s

I'm sure it's been discussed before, but I'm looking to sell my uniform as I'm shortly leaving. Snaithes and the Stn Tailor at Cranwell no longer sell on second-hand uniform. Apart from the obvious...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2007, 11:31
Replies: 41
Views: 5,837
Posted By DownloadDog

I'm still to receive a credible explanation for...

I'm still to receive a credible explanation for why Air Ranks should retire on full pay. What have they done that we haven't to deserve such a wopping pay out. Unfortunately, cutting the number of...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2007, 12:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,637
Posted By DownloadDog

I know of people leaving Valley with about 10...

I know of people leaving Valley with about 10 year time served with circa 2000hrs most of which is fast jet. It's easily achievable. Currently you'll need this experience to get a job:

BA -...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Aug 2007, 10:57
Replies: 56
Views: 11,068
Posted By DownloadDog

Was accepted in to their Holding Pool a while...

Was accepted in to their Holding Pool a while ago...

They are looking to start training new recruits early next year. There are vacancies at all bases and for all types.

Basic pay is about...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2007, 09:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,453
Posted By DownloadDog

NFTC - What's going on?

Just heard some banter that NFTC is shutting down, is this true?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jul 2007, 10:18
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,388,415
Posted By DownloadDog

Elixir, I did the sim check recently...

Elixir,

I did the sim check recently without having stepped inside a B744 sim beforehand. It was quite unnerving, but I had done as much prep beforehand to make it less so. You can buy a...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jul 2007, 20:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,186
Posted By DownloadDog

747-400 Course Bar

For a 747-400, I have a few questions:

1) How do select the heading for the course bar in the VOR display?

2) Whereabouts in the course select knob located?

3) Can the FO and Capt have...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jul 2007, 07:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,902
Posted By DownloadDog

777 Wing As I understand, the B777 was...

777 Wing

As I understand, the B777 was Boeing's first aircraft designed with computers. As such, they believe they created a wing with an eliptical lift distribution (which produces the least...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2007, 13:12
Replies: 11
Views: 3,445
Posted By DownloadDog

Nice vid, however, using flares while in Full...

Nice vid, however, using flares while in Full Reheat is probably not a good idea.....
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2007, 08:56
Replies: 88
Views: 21,187
Posted By DownloadDog

Get your CAA Class 1 Medical from a service MO,...

Get your CAA Class 1 Medical from a service MO, it will be a lot cheaper than going to Gatwick for your initial issue. Not sure which MOs still do them, but I'm sure someone will be able to tell...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2007, 10:14
Replies: 4
Views: 3,641
Posted By DownloadDog

Thanks for that, can you also enter the 3 letter...

Thanks for that, can you also enter the 3 letter identifier for a beacon/ILS and the FMS will tune the appropriate navaid?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jul 2007, 09:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,823
Posted By DownloadDog

Aerad Charts

Hi,

I'm in the fortunate position of getting a sim check, however, I understand that I'll be using Aerad charts which I have never seen before.

Does anyone have access to them and could get...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jul 2007, 09:07
Replies: 4
Views: 3,641
Posted By DownloadDog

Nav Aid input on a 747-400 CDU

How do you tune specific nav aids on a 747-400 CDU?

In particular, I'm interested in knowing the key presses required. Furthermore, does it auto-identify the beacon/ILS?

Thanks in advance.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jun 2007, 16:39
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,388,415
Posted By DownloadDog

Sim Date in July

I have been fortunate enough to get myself a sim slot in Mid-July.

Is anyone else doing it at a similar time and fancy going halfs on a sim session at Cranebank beforehand?

If so please PM...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2007, 20:43
Replies: 20
Views: 4,448
Posted By DownloadDog

I was TOLD to use the AP whilst in the airways...

I was TOLD to use the AP whilst in the airways phase of my IR by Exam 01! This happened in March 07.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th May 2007, 21:59
Replies: 202
Views: 34,670
Posted By DownloadDog

GS, I've recently done the MCC at OAT, the...

GS,

I've recently done the MCC at OAT, the sims are pretty good as are the sim staff. The only negative side is the administration staff - they are :mad: awful.

It took me numerous phone...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th May 2007, 21:47
Replies: 202
Views: 34,670
Posted By DownloadDog

What to do with MCC certificate?

I've just got my MCC completion certificate. What do you have to do with it to get it on your licence?

I would ask the provider, but their administration staff are so incompetent I'm not.
...
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