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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Apr 2009, 18:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By Ground Bound

757 evac chutes

I used to open 747 doors from the outside. Althought in theory the butterfly handle should disarm the chutes, the procedure was that the cabin crew gave the 'thumbs up' to confirm they were disarmed,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Apr 2009, 15:30
Replies: 17
Views: 721
Posted By Ground Bound

Infant safety belt

I have read and watched TV documentaries about Jan Lohr's campaign. After her tragic experience, which clearly affected her deeply, she had a point.

The flip side is: an infant, placed on the lap...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Apr 2009, 15:18
Replies: 16
Views: 1,430
Posted By Ground Bound

Infant in his own seat on BA

We have a limited number of carrycots and infant seats, which are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Just make sure you check in early. Even if you request this on your booking, the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Sep 2008, 18:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,503
Posted By Ground Bound

Concorde tribute

That clip was brilliantly put together. I missed my chance to fly on that great bird; my family were booked on a ninety minute Bay of Bisacy flight to celebrate my stepmother's 60th birthday when the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Sep 2008, 18:32
Replies: 390
Views: 1,756,422
Posted By Ground Bound

I have to disagree about Dame Shirley Bassey. I...

I have to disagree about Dame Shirley Bassey. I was a fellow passenger with her on a flight to JFK. She drove the cc mad with her demands. Wearing next to nothing, she constantly complained of being...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Jul 2008, 16:52
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,734
Posted By Ground Bound

Heard at LGW: "Where do I check in?". "Who are...

Heard at LGW: "Where do I check in?". "Who are you flying with, madam?" "Oh. It's just em"
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2008, 15:50
Replies: 54
Views: 4,362
Posted By Ground Bound

Golden Brown by the Stranglers; hated the song...

Golden Brown by the Stranglers; hated the song but it happenend to be in the charts at the time.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2007, 13:53
Replies: 25
Views: 3,935
Posted By Ground Bound

chornedkorksnak, I would not want to rest...

chornedkorksnak,

I would not want to rest my knees between that of another passenger - depending on their looks of course!

Joking aside, I do not believe this seating config gave any...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2007, 13:19
Replies: 47
Views: 15,183
Posted By Ground Bound

I totally agree with the comments about the...

I totally agree with the comments about the ground staff. All to often I have received pax at the aircraft unfit to travel (usually through drink) They should never have been allowed to proceed this...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Apr 2007, 21:50
Replies: 25
Views: 3,935
Posted By Ground Bound

In the 80s several charter airlines crammed 119...

In the 80s several charter airlines crammed 119 seats on their BAC 111-500s with aft facing seats around the overwing exits. I once had the misfortune of travelling in these seats. I remember my...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Apr 2007, 22:13
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By Ground Bound

Good advice BRUPAX. I had forgotten to...

Good advice BRUPAX.

I had forgotten to mention FR and their notoriously bad treatment of less abled pax.

We cannot tar all airlines with the same brush. I reiterate - do your research
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Apr 2007, 21:45
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By Ground Bound

My best advice to you is to know as much as...

My best advice to you is to know as much as possible about the wheelchair you are transporting.

It will have to be hold loaded but you will be able to use it as far as the gate. A 'dry cell'...
Forum: Questions
15th Apr 2007, 20:34
Replies: 13
Views: 2,257
Posted By Ground Bound

I can understand the advantage of tail mounted...

I can understand the advantage of tail mounted engines regarding the reletive assymetric thrust problems associated with an engine failure. However, this design creates other problems.

The MD...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Feb 2007, 01:39
Replies: 17
Views: 3,866
Posted By Ground Bound

BrummyGit Whilst I have sympathy with your...

BrummyGit
Whilst I have sympathy with your plight I would like to point out that Virgin Atlantic's terms and conditions are clearly laid out on their website. I know on good authority that call...
Forum: Questions
27th Jan 2007, 01:51
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By Ground Bound

419 In the event of the carriage of...

419

In the event of the carriage of dangerous goods a NOTOC (notice to captian) will be delivered to the flight deck and signed by the dispatcher and the Captain. This document will detail the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Jan 2007, 11:29
Replies: 531
Views: 70,930
Posted By Ground Bound

Don't hege your bets,guys. Virgin have a bad...

Don't hege your bets,guys. Virgin have a bad reputation for firing peoplre at the ned of their probation if their face doesn't fit
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th Jan 2007, 00:45
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,315,734
Posted By Ground Bound

Years ago I was boarding a Ryanair flight in the...

Years ago I was boarding a Ryanair flight in the days when their aircraft carried a name which consisted of 'The Spirit of' followed by the name of an Irish city.
A gentleman appeared from the gate...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Dec 2006, 16:42
Replies: 30
Views: 4,312
Posted By Ground Bound

6/10. Need to do more homework!

6/10. Need to do more homework!
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