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Search: Posts Made By: Whippersnapper
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2017, 09:27
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,067,284
Posted By Whippersnapper

LTN can't be significantly improved without...

LTN can't be significantly improved without starting with a clean sheet. The design was fundamentally flawed from the start, and all the additions and modifications just compound the trouble. If a...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Aug 2017, 05:37
Replies: 65
Views: 52,930
Posted By Whippersnapper

That's because no-one would give juicy comments...

That's because no-one would give juicy comments to be quoted, and because writing an article criticising EASA FTLss, now amongst the worst on the planet, and the highly corrupt reasons and methods...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Sep 2012, 10:37
Replies: 97
Views: 34,525
Posted By Whippersnapper

Worse than that. While the league tables used to...

Worse than that. While the league tables used to be consumption vs time, they are now just against a historic average, so flt time, routing, holding and so on are also no longer taken into account. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Sep 2012, 10:34
Replies: 97
Views: 34,525
Posted By Whippersnapper

Fireflybob, your experience is at the opposite...

Fireflybob, your experience is at the opposite end of the spectrum to mine.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2011, 09:01
Replies: 299
Views: 101,828
Posted By Whippersnapper

WHBM I'm no engineer, but to my knowledge,...

WHBM

I'm no engineer, but to my knowledge, the temperatures of modern engines are much higher, so the bleed air cooling the turbines is that much more critical than on older engines, making modern...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2011, 08:55
Replies: 299
Views: 101,828
Posted By Whippersnapper

Sabenaboy, what military aircraft would you...

Sabenaboy, what military aircraft would you suggest? They all have fairly different aerodynamics and engines from airliners for a start, if you're thinking about fast jets, and the transport...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Nov 2010, 17:33
Replies: 8
Views: 13,877
Posted By Whippersnapper

Because "Stab trim Inop" means the stab is jammed...

Because "Stab trim Inop" means the stab is jammed and cannot be adjusted to an in-trim condition for the approach, while a "Stab Trim Runaway" has a moveable stab which can be trimmed manually. Flap...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Nov 2010, 21:15
Replies: 8
Views: 14,583
Posted By Whippersnapper

As said, it's to improve high altitude starting...

As said, it's to improve high altitude starting by directing airflow into the intake. Don't forget, most other modern types have retractable scoop intakes which force air into the APU at high...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2010, 21:04
Replies: 124
Views: 38,334
Posted By Whippersnapper

You have to ask why some of the worst Ts&Cs are...

You have to ask why some of the worst Ts&Cs are at BALPA recognised companies and, more significantly, why the one major UK airline with a pay to fly scheme has one of the most vocal BALPA reps on...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2010, 18:31
Replies: 22
Views: 33,843
Posted By Whippersnapper

The 737 800 and 900 has three temperature zones...

The 737 800 and 900 has three temperature zones (I think the 400 is the same, but I've never flown it), but like the other models, has only two packs. So, the packs produce air conditioned air at...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Oct 2010, 08:29
Replies: 10
Views: 7,848
Posted By Whippersnapper

The reason for the EGT altitude variance is air...

The reason for the EGT altitude variance is air density - high altitude air is thin, so there is less rotational resistance on the rotors and less fuel is burnt for a given N1/N2
Forum: Tech Log
24th Oct 2010, 20:29
Replies: 18
Views: 2,714
Posted By Whippersnapper

I have operated the 737 for four operators, three...

I have operated the 737 for four operators, three British and one Irish. All have a minimum disengagement height of 158' from a coupled ILS approach. Autopilot used is not permitted below MDH for...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Oct 2010, 17:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,132
Posted By Whippersnapper

It has been a while, but as I remember it, as the...

It has been a while, but as I remember it, as the stall is approached, the elevator feel shift centre position moves and its hydraulic pressure increases. This is combined with the speed trim system...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
8th Oct 2010, 18:29
Replies: 889
Views: 434,956
Posted By Whippersnapper

He only got four months for his sentence. I...

He only got four months for his sentence. I don't understand why it is treated as a minor offence rather than attempted mass murder or terrorism.

I have been targeted at LTN and DUB as well as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Sep 2010, 18:20
Replies: 56
Views: 31,375
Posted By Whippersnapper

Doug, wind it in and stop sniping at colleagues...

Doug, wind it in and stop sniping at colleagues who are as unhappy with the state of affairs as you are. All companies have their problems, but criticising the staff for their managers' actions is...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2010, 21:00
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

In all honesty, I think I'd prefer it. I'm no...

In all honesty, I think I'd prefer it. I'm no Luddite, but I'm not a fan of Airbus' fly-by-wire philosophy, and the L1011 was an incredible machine in its heyday. I have only flown Boeings, so am...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Sep 2010, 20:52
Replies: 40
Views: 11,644
Posted By Whippersnapper

There seem to be some very bitter, frustrated FOs...

There seem to be some very bitter, frustrated FOs on this thread, but thankfully many more calm and measured ones.

A decent Captain will always value the opinions of his/her FO, but may not always...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2010, 20:17
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

And to think you have concerns about the...

And to think you have concerns about the mentality of civil pilots. How can the service justify letting people as puerile hold a commission, never mind fly their aircraft.

Sure, getting canned...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2010, 16:44
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

Arty, it is almost unheard of for civil pilots to...

Arty, it is almost unheard of for civil pilots to sue their employers without very good reason and a lot of documentation to back it up and only ever happens over contractual issues. Sue one employer...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2010, 17:16
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

Fanzl, if you read the thread carefully from the...

Fanzl, if you read the thread carefully from the beginning, you would know that I, as the original poster of the thread, am ex-RAF (albeit for less time than I had wanted), and that the answer to all...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Sep 2010, 16:14
Replies: 45
Views: 14,217
Posted By Whippersnapper

Forget about the unions - we had BALPA in EZY for...

Forget about the unions - we had BALPA in EZY for two years before the CC signed away £400pcm net from FOs' flight pay, FO loyalty bonuses (10% for me, but potentially worth up to 15% of salary),...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Sep 2010, 10:35
Replies: 31
Views: 9,883
Posted By Whippersnapper

Take a deep breath, everyone! I'm not trying to...

Take a deep breath, everyone! I'm not trying to accuse anyone of any criminal activity - I'm just stating that unless you have managed to claim back training costs, then Eu15oo is not the right...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2010, 11:20
Replies: 56
Views: 14,105
Posted By Whippersnapper

Shooting one down over the sea or open...

Shooting one down over the sea or open countryside is an option if you are pretty certain the aircraft is about to be used for a kamikaze style attack, but not over a major city - the damage and loss...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Sep 2010, 09:19
Replies: 31
Views: 9,883
Posted By Whippersnapper

Unless you have done your ATPL or type rating...

Unless you have done your ATPL or type rating within the last tax year, and are claiming back their costs as expenses, then you are evading taxes. As a rule of thumb, you should be paying about 30%...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Sep 2010, 09:03
Replies: 45
Views: 14,217
Posted By Whippersnapper

I can't help but wonder why Belfast's runway,...

I can't help but wonder why Belfast's runway, which ha been sufficient for several years of operations, has suddenly been deemed too short and the base is being closed. It couldn't be just to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Sep 2010, 11:13
Replies: 45
Views: 14,217
Posted By Whippersnapper

Some SFOs are reluctant to be promoted because...

Some SFOs are reluctant to be promoted because they will face a base transfer, with the associated lower pay scales that are lower than their existing FO scales and additional living costs and...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2010, 11:08
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

For those who seem to think that civil pilots are...

For those who seem to think that civil pilots are just trained monkeys, unable to to fly manually, think about what they are doing and rack up hundreds of hours in the cruise reading the FT, that's...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Aug 2010, 14:30
Replies: 1,204
Views: 284,565
Posted By Whippersnapper

So, you think the pilots are just a tool by which...

So, you think the pilots are just a tool by which you control the aircraft? Wrong attitude, and that's why your service is so bad. It is only the pilots who are legally responsible for the safe...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2010, 14:04
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

So, anyone who is not military is incapable of...

So, anyone who is not military is incapable of duty or courage? I think most applicants would have a good idea of what they are getting into, just like most RAF applicants. And, as I have to once...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2010, 12:21
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

That was the sort of answer what my initial...

That was the sort of answer what my initial enquiry was aimed to solicit, though I was hoping people would feel ambivalent about it, rather than negative.

Like I said, I don't believe the RAF...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2010, 12:04
Replies: 49
Views: 31,862
Posted By Whippersnapper

My feelings too, but it's an airline issue - when...

My feelings too, but it's an airline issue - when Boeing changed it to read and do, most companies followed suit. RYR have a better system of having it a memory checklist that you subsequently redo...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2010, 10:46
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

StopStart, your post is straight down the lines...

StopStart, your post is straight down the lines of my thinking. In terms of restrictive contracts to ensure an economic return on the training investment by the employer, it's normal in airlines for...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2010, 10:36
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

That's what I had heard from guys that are...

That's what I had heard from guys that are looking at them far more intently than me, but it may be well off the mark. I would think they're after more than 20-30, though, given the amount of new...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2010, 09:19
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

It is interesting, and is parallel to the civvy...

It is interesting, and is parallel to the civvy pilot issue. How do you attract civvy staff who are paid significantly more than their military counterparts, especially when those staff members will...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2010, 14:57
Replies: 214
Views: 45,772
Posted By Whippersnapper

Loco Captains get about £100k per annum by the...

Loco Captains get about £100k per annum by the time you include flight/duty pay, but will do just shy of the maximum 900 hours. Legacy carrier pilots on wide bodies will do about 750 hour for a...
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