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Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2024, 16:47
Replies: 21
Views: 4,685
Posted By Mikehotel152

Interesting discussion. I think I'll go against...

Interesting discussion. I think I'll go against the trend on this one.

I've spent years as an LTC in an airline renowned for its training department. Within the department the role of LTC is...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2024, 09:35
Replies: 132
Views: 72,827
Posted By Mikehotel152

In my experience, including training dozens of...

In my experience, including training dozens of pilots doing their command courses, the problem is not necessarily commanders not having the willingness to upload sufficient fuel to cover known...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2022, 11:33
Replies: 39
Views: 24,430
Posted By Mikehotel152

The 737-8200 doesn't actually feel tiny and...

The 737-8200 doesn't actually feel tiny and cramped to the passengers. For instance, the RYR seats in their 197 pax layout are comfortable for short haul but are so compact that the cabin feels fine....
Forum: Tech Log
7th Apr 2022, 06:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,771
Posted By Mikehotel152

Thanks for the replies. Interesting. Aside...

Thanks for the replies. Interesting.

Aside from obvious issues with GPWS cautions, ‘gates’ and minima, I can’t see anything to prohibit being high at the FAF, much as you might capture a glide...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2022, 13:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,771
Posted By Mikehotel152

Final Approach Fix

I was chewing the cud on a flight the other day and was asked a question to which I could only give a common sense answer because I couldn’t put my finger on any rules.

For example: you’re flying...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Nov 2021, 13:38
Replies: 1,839
Views: 827,676
Posted By Mikehotel152

Active pilot monitoring is a key focus area for...

Active pilot monitoring is a key focus area for the company right now. It may be because overall experience levels in the cockpit are comparatively low. In my experience as a line CP and trainer in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2021, 09:10
Replies: 28
Views: 8,413
Posted By Mikehotel152

Fly the offset. It's there for a reason.

Fly the offset. It's there for a reason.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2021, 07:42
Replies: 328
Views: 207,736
Posted By Mikehotel152

ICAO Annex 2 Rules of the Air 2. Action by...

ICAO Annex 2 Rules of the Air

2. Action by intercepted aircraft

2.1 An aircraft which is intercepted by another aircraft shall immediately:
a) follow the instructions given by the intercepting...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2021, 09:13
Replies: 43
Views: 36,553
Posted By Mikehotel152

More like the EU only cares about corporate...

More like the EU only cares about corporate profit. Bear in mind that the EU is based on a cartel philosophy. Transnational airlines but national unions is the case in point.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jan 2021, 08:06
Replies: 8
Views: 5,180
Posted By Mikehotel152

Yes, the active frost conditions had been...

Yes, the active frost conditions had been superseded by new environmental conditions. As you say, the warm fuel uplift had increased the wing surface temperature. The new conditions were fog and...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2020, 14:32
Replies: 8
Views: 5,180
Posted By Mikehotel152

Active Frost Conditions

I have read my company’s winter ops and deicing manuals but cannot find a clear answer to the following dilemma.

The other day I took over a 737-800 mid morning on a cold day. It was 2 degrees C...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2020, 22:00
Replies: 129
Views: 48,211
Posted By Mikehotel152

Just a bit of harmless fun, surely. I can’t see...

Just a bit of harmless fun, surely. I can’t see there being a tail strike risk and if folk are so concerned about the nose wheel dropping firmly onto the runway, I suspect that the pilot’s main gear...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jul 2020, 15:47
Replies: 116
Views: 35,433
Posted By Mikehotel152

Thumbs up Thanks for that very interesting post.

Thanks for that very interesting post.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Mar 2020, 19:43
Replies: 208
Views: 154,260
Posted By Mikehotel152

The great unwashed were happy to keep flying...

The great unwashed were happy to keep flying until - and after - the lockdown. But for government rules, many aircraft would be flying with good load factors even today. I think the rebound will be...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2019, 17:18
Replies: 65
Views: 28,323
Posted By Mikehotel152

Someone is possibly 10 years out of date on the...

Someone is possibly 10 years out of date on the exaggerated rumour front :rolleyes:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Oct 2018, 21:55
Replies: 16
Views: 13,597
Posted By Mikehotel152

Sounds like an absurdly difficult sim check, just...

Sounds like an absurdly difficult sim check, just for the sake of it.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2018, 07:24
Replies: 38
Views: 16,659
Posted By Mikehotel152

Apparently the initial flame was intense and...

Apparently the initial flame was intense and reached the ceiling, with commensurate volumes of smoke, all of which is far in exccess of what you see in the video. Third hand accounts suggest the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jul 2018, 08:25
Replies: 241
Views: 377,562
Posted By Mikehotel152

If you're contemplating Jet2, you might consider...

If you're contemplating Jet2, you might consider FR at BFS?

Cue barrage of uninformed venom...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jun 2018, 07:13
Replies: 231
Views: 197,702
Posted By Mikehotel152

Interesting thread. But it's surprising to me...

Interesting thread. But it's surprising to me that nobody has mentioned the difference in the day to day job when comparing RHS 747 with LHS on a medium LOCO jet. I mean, what is it about being an...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2018, 09:59
Replies: 27
Views: 12,195
Posted By Mikehotel152

The airline with the largest presence in the...

The airline with the largest presence in the skies over Europe has a standard procedure to set STD/QNH immediately when cleared to a FL/Altitude. Within the UK, at least, they have the best...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Jun 2018, 16:27
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,757,700
Posted By Mikehotel152

The real thing is far easier to fly. Ironically....

The real thing is far easier to fly. Ironically. ;)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2018, 18:05
Replies: 19
Views: 9,205
Posted By Mikehotel152

I think you may win the award for ignorance Dirk....

I think you may win the award for ignorance Dirk. :rolleyes:

The safety record considering the numbers of demanding sectors flown per pilot and for each of the 400+ airframes speaks for itself....
Forum: Rumours & News
1st May 2018, 07:53
Replies: 14
Views: 10,094
Posted By Mikehotel152

They both sound Irish.

They both sound Irish.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2018, 12:22
Replies: 18
Views: 5,376
Posted By Mikehotel152

:ok::D Ha ha ha. Sounds like a great...

:ok::D

Ha ha ha. Sounds like a great antidote to the stresses of the real world.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2018, 14:05
Replies: 65
Views: 36,037
Posted By Mikehotel152

If the so-called Golden Age was a time when...

If the so-called Golden Age was a time when passengers paid a fortune to ensure pilots could enjoy a well-paid sinecure, then that time has indeed ended.

The fact is that pilots still get paid...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2018, 11:33
Replies: 92
Views: 39,000
Posted By Mikehotel152

I sympathise with your post. Very few pilots or...

I sympathise with your post. Very few pilots or aviation employees would be able or willing to pay the price for Business or First Class seats and travel as a company perk subsidised by full-fare...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2018, 08:25
Replies: 9
Views: 4,133
Posted By Mikehotel152

That's a good summary of the (mine)field from...

That's a good summary of the (mine)field from anchorhold.

Indeed, I am out of date! Thankfully. it was a horrible field in which to spend one's working life. However, I would add that all the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Mar 2018, 11:50
Replies: 9
Views: 4,133
Posted By Mikehotel152

JJBFLY I'm a former divorce lawyer...

JJBFLY

I'm a former divorce lawyer undergoing a divorce with child contact issues, and I am a loco Captain, so I completely understand your difficulties.

However, like Back to Boeing, I've...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2018, 15:05
Replies: 122
Views: 39,466
Posted By Mikehotel152

I'll add my 2 pence worth. I have a BA...

I'll add my 2 pence worth.

I have a BA (Hons) degree in Geography from a good UK university and the equivalent in Law, together with the professional examinations required to become a solicitor;...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2018, 18:21
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,228,670
Posted By Mikehotel152

Genius. And I suppose those pax who booked on BA...

Genius. And I suppose those pax who booked on BA a few months back should have been wary because of BA's track record with dodgy IT!

And those idiots who booked Monarch holidays too...

:ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jan 2018, 12:54
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,228,670
Posted By Mikehotel152

Hmmm. I see what you're all saying about...

Hmmm. I see what you're all saying about expensese. But nobody spends £6k on them!

I've always said this is a personal decision and many lifestyles are not suited to certain employers in this...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2018, 14:06
Replies: 13
Views: 5,730
Posted By Mikehotel152

Thank hvogt

Thank hvogt
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2018, 11:10
Replies: 13
Views: 5,730
Posted By Mikehotel152

With regards that IFALPA policy statement, which...

With regards that IFALPA policy statement, which states:



does anyone know of any ICAO/Pans-Ops/EASA definitions of RETs that would back up IFALPA's assertion that the length of the RET should...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2018, 18:29
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,228,670
Posted By Mikehotel152

Of course your pay wasn't. Those figures are...

Of course your pay wasn't. Those figures are remuneration from this month.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2018, 18:16
Replies: 236
Views: 265,651
Posted By Mikehotel152

Nah. I don't buy that at all. TOGA thrust on...

Nah. I don't buy that at all.

TOGA thrust on a 738 produces a massive surge in power and pitch up. There is no way a competent pilot could take control and not notice, let alone hold the thrust...
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