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Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jul 2015, 11:38
Replies: 72
Views: 42,892
Posted By space pig

Lot's of folks seem to be 'admiring' the crew on...

Lot's of folks seem to be 'admiring' the crew on their decisions. However I would like to point out a few 'minor things':


-It is generally known, and notamed, that EIN is not available as an...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2015, 12:49
Replies: 72
Views: 42,892
Posted By space pig

Hmm can't really see how some folks say they did...

Hmm can't really see how some folks say they did a great job....


Tunnel vision, no clear diversion plan, huge max flap speed exceedance, no clear view how to circumnavigate TSRA, so nervous...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2015, 12:32
Replies: 272
Views: 115,516
Posted By space pig

Those who have started 30-35 years ago, and after...

Those who have started 30-35 years ago, and after several bankruptcies have ended up at the LOCO Airlines will probably agree with me that it is not like it used to be.


flying 4 legs a day with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Nov 2014, 12:37
Replies: 142
Views: 95,391
Posted By space pig

indeed. Money can buy you the typerating and get...

indeed. Money can buy you the typerating and get you the job, but money can't buy you the experience
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Oct 2014, 23:20
Replies: 127
Views: 95,596
Posted By space pig

Statement: "The old generalisation that when...

Statement: "The old generalisation that when something goes wrong in an airline such as or similar to FR then it's the fault of experience levels, or the lack of it at the pointy end. Set it squarely...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2014, 23:48
Replies: 127
Views: 95,596
Posted By space pig

statement 1)there's some pilots who are in there...

statement 1)there's some pilots who are in there 50s and 60s with tens of thousands of hours who are crap


statement 2)what I do know is that FR has both inexperience and a high level of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jun 2014, 13:37
Replies: 255
Views: 123,107
Posted By space pig

Indeed.200 hr fo's cannot fly and the question is...

Indeed.200 hr fo's cannot fly and the question is if they ever will as hand flying is not encouraged for the same reason,and the question is if the paying public should be exposed to an completely...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jun 2014, 18:17
Replies: 7
Views: 3,479
Posted By space pig

You keep on trying to get the base you want until...

You keep on trying to get the base you want until finally you give up and leave
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jun 2014, 20:01
Replies: 255
Views: 123,107
Posted By space pig

Keep dreaming . Just another carrot I would say...

Keep dreaming . Just another carrot I would say and they are hoping you will follow it until the recruitement is back on track.


the majority of the Captains is applying for other companies as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2014, 16:22
Replies: 255
Views: 123,107
Posted By space pig

"the market is good right now so make the most of...

"the market is good right now so make the most of it whilst it lasts fellas."


This is the quote of the day, thank you themanthelegend.




Dirk, you told it yourself, you do not work for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jun 2014, 20:01
Replies: 425
Views: 205,688
Posted By space pig

According to the latest ad in flightglobal,:...

According to the latest ad in flightglobal,: DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAINS AND FIRST OFFICERS with Ryanair Ltd | 1401394597...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2014, 15:20
Replies: 425
Views: 205,688
Posted By space pig

Turboprop? forget it no chance. The smallest...

Turboprop? forget it no chance.
The smallest jet of which they have hired DEC from in the past was a BA146 and that was years ago.


The fact that they now mention 20000 kg as the bottom limit...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2014, 17:32
Replies: 425
Views: 205,688
Posted By space pig

As is often the case, posts are easily misread ...

As is often the case, posts are easily misread

I started my previous post by stating that letting the Fo learn by doing and making mistakes is a good thing, however,

Times have changed.

...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2014, 11:27
Replies: 425
Views: 205,688
Posted By space pig

Gentleman, Fair point of letting the Fo...

Gentleman,

Fair point of letting the Fo 'mess around' and learn by actually flying the aircraft, but sorry to say, this is how it used to be.


We are focussing all our attention(too much) to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th May 2014, 14:30
Replies: 425
Views: 205,688
Posted By space pig

The grapevines say there is no shortage of...

The grapevines say there is no shortage of captains, but oddly enough mcginley is hiring DEC for immidiate start


Direct Entry Captain with McGinley Aviation | 1401391779...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2013, 15:59
Replies: 17
Views: 10,236
Posted By space pig

" When I flew in and out of TIP in Gaddafi's...

"
When I flew in and out of TIP in Gaddafi's day, there was no random gunfire.The laws inside that land were strict"

Indeed RoyHudd, TIP was a very safe place indeed before the old man went,...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2013, 21:51
Replies: 1,543
Views: 855,853
Posted By space pig

"It looks like the Airbus is too sophisticated...

"It looks like the Airbus is too sophisticated for use in African (conflicting) conditions. Unless flown by those who are die hard veterans."

Utter nonsense.The aircraft is not the factor is this...
Forum: Questions
3rd May 2010, 10:22
Replies: 57
Views: 42,596
Posted By space pig

could not open the pictures but the site is...

could not open the pictures but the site is Marina di Campo (Isola d'Elba): Dash Intersky da ZRH trancia cavi elettricità - Pagina 3 - I forum di Aviazione Civile...
Forum: Questions
3rd May 2010, 09:56
Replies: 57
Views: 42,596
Posted By space pig

Flight İnternational: InterSky, however,...

Flight İnternational:

InterSky, however, describes the weather during the approach as "normal". It has not indicated the type of approach being conducted when the incident occurred.
But managing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2010, 17:05
Replies: 16
Views: 7,348
Posted By space pig

In Sweden you have an excellent pension and...

In Sweden you have an excellent pension and social security system, In Turkey none of the above. You have to arrange your own pension and insure yourself against unemployment.Those who think that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2010, 17:42
Replies: 16
Views: 7,348
Posted By space pig

being a joint venture between Lufthansa and...

being a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish airlines, Sun Express has, like Lufthansa ,amongst other things, the requirement for DLR tests. The failure rate has historically been high(around...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Feb 2010, 15:34
Replies: 10
Views: 8,053
Posted By space pig

Denim air almost Bankrupt

Denim Air close to bankruptcy, about to fire 170 of the 180 pilots and reducing from 18 to 1 aircraft.

Since Roy de L. , the FOM,took over the situation has gone from bad to worse. He managed to...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jan 2009, 19:27
Replies: 41
Views: 6,192
Posted By space pig

Airworthiness certificate Air Tanzania withdrawn

"In December 2008, the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Aviation_Authority), (TCAA) withdrew the airworthiness certificates for all Air Tanzania aircraft and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2009, 14:40
Replies: 59
Views: 11,551
Posted By space pig

rather selfish attitude

I agree with AF Jockey who says that he discourages youngsters to become an airline pilot, I exactly do the same.

Unfortunately all this has been caused by a rather selfish group of people with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Dec 2008, 17:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,774
Posted By space pig

but it could also show your flexibility in terms of operations, changing conditions e

Well yes, powerstall that makes sense.

It does show that you are able to adapt quickly to new working conditions(SOP's,company culture) , so you are trainable.

Next to that you have seen many...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Dec 2008, 09:56
Replies: 11
Views: 3,774
Posted By space pig

Having done contract flying myself for several...

Having done contract flying myself for several years now, I can see what metroman is talking about, however.....

I did not start to fly as a contracter at free will, I just did not have a choice...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2007, 20:28
Replies: 44
Views: 9,843
Posted By space pig

an unproportional part of the levelbusts are...

an unproportional part of the levelbusts are caused by businessjets, to be more specific, the big netjetsfleet.
Young inexperienced pilots put unto a businessjet that easily outclimbs a 737.
should...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Jun 2007, 10:56
Replies: 55
Views: 9,641
Posted By space pig

Quote:as for netjets you are a disposable item,...

Quote:as for netjets you are a disposable item, they are not expecting you to stay more than 3 years


and that is unfortunately the truth. many disapointed.many good ones left. low timers ,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Apr 2007, 14:03
Replies: 68
Views: 9,973
Posted By space pig

SMEAGEL:This is also the same management who are...

SMEAGEL:This is also the same management who are doing private deals with Line Training Captains in a bid to stop them resigning at a time when line captains are refusing to accept 'promotion' to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Feb 2007, 21:19
Replies: 105
Views: 19,490
Posted By space pig

"I can't understand why some people spend so much...

"I can't understand why some people spend so much energy to badmouth companies !"

FLY ME TO THE MOON, regarding your phrase above, and what you have said about Air France seems to be a...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Feb 2007, 18:47
Replies: 105
Views: 19,490
Posted By space pig

"If it is how you feel, why not raise your...

"If it is how you feel, why not raise your concerns to the INAC or whatever other Aviation body you think should be informed of such situation ?
Because if I was that certain a "crash" is going to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Feb 2007, 21:36
Replies: 105
Views: 19,490
Posted By space pig

"And perhaps you'd care to tell us where to go...

"And perhaps you'd care to tell us where to go exactly. Especially to the ones who would like to stay in GA because airline flying is not for them."

2604, airline flying is not for you because...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Feb 2007, 21:28
Replies: 105
Views: 19,490
Posted By space pig

PS. my point was mainly aimed at Space Pig and a...

PS. my point was mainly aimed at Space Pig and a few of the other cynics. I say two fingers to the cynics.(MIXMASTER)

Mr space pig for you mixmaster, you pretend to be mr BIGmaster from your...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Feb 2007, 21:23
Replies: 105
Views: 19,490
Posted By space pig

fact of the matter is that even the brightest,...

fact of the matter is that even the brightest, sharpest chap from oxford,still is what he is, a 250 hour pilot.

Airlines know that and put a safety pilot on the jumpseat or let him self be on the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Feb 2007, 21:04
Replies: 76
Views: 12,452
Posted By space pig

"How secure can anyone in this company feel when...

"How secure can anyone in this company feel when colleages turn and stab them in the back?"


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