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Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2015, 18:04
Replies: 165
Views: 70,368
Posted By SET 18

At the risk of starting another Boeing versus...

At the risk of starting another Boeing versus Airbus thread, I'd like to point out a pretty obvious design fault on the Airbus (though obv I stand to be corrected by engineers various)

The Airbus...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Apr 2015, 18:25
Replies: 20
Views: 7,940
Posted By SET 18

Well, if you want specific seats then yes, there...

Well, if you want specific seats then yes, there is a charge. This prevents those in the 'know' from bagging their preferred seats e.g exit seats or front row seats (often the same as everyone else...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2014, 01:25
Replies: 142
Views: 39,630
Posted By SET 18

Tail on upside down!

To reply to simply the beast...

I have a memory of the time when the designs for the aircraft were being distributed around. There was a very similar design to this one, which had the elevators...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2012, 21:01
Replies: 37
Views: 4,081
Posted By SET 18

If a union flag is on a "stick" then it can be...

If a union flag is on a "stick" then it can be viewed from both sides as it flutters. Should you view it from the "wrong" side then it will appear to be upside down when it is not. Obviously, the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Feb 2012, 20:24
Replies: 89
Views: 24,410
Posted By SET 18

Thread creep I know, but it is extremely...

Thread creep I know, but it is extremely disappointing that in our own country we have to ask another organization whether an essentially British company can expand in its own home base or not?
How...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Feb 2011, 13:55
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

Hi Guys and Gals..I don't think this has been...

Hi Guys and Gals..I don't think this has been posted yet, so forgive me if it is old news.

There is a strong rumour now in the company that the next 80 guys will be Self-Sponsored pilots and that...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2009, 22:21
Replies: 86
Views: 38,121
Posted By SET 18

Well, firstly, you will probably be on your way...

Well, firstly, you will probably be on your way through the glidepath, as opposed to "on" it.

If you just increase the throttle without adjusting the attitude, you will begin to depart upwards...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2009, 20:00
Replies: 86
Views: 38,121
Posted By SET 18

I watched the clip a while ago, so forgive me if...

I watched the clip a while ago, so forgive me if I am not recalling properly, but isn't the QFI's technique completely wrong?

He tells the poor bloke that when he wants to climb or descend during...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2009, 15:31
Replies: 161
Views: 79,328
Posted By SET 18

Guys; I started the thread last year...what's...

Guys; I started the thread last year...what's wrong with that one??

Anyway, the point of it is to tell us WHO you fly for and how much you take home so as to gauge the possibilities of working for...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2009, 21:45
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,058,416
Posted By SET 18

On the off chance that any of the crew ever read...

On the off chance that any of the crew ever read this; WELL DONE guys and gals!

You have all elevated our profession to a new height. Thanks very much.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2009, 21:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,338
Posted By SET 18

I reckon that this particular aircraft (XV 299)...

I reckon that this particular aircraft (XV 299) was being flown by captain NY and Co-pilot TV.

PM me if you don't get it from that....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jan 2009, 08:48
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

Sorry if it was amibiguous; he was talking about...

Sorry if it was amibiguous; he was talking about this summer (2009) as the conversation took place just before the new year!!!

Good luck to you all.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jan 2009, 18:10
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

I thought for quite a while about posting this as...

I thought for quite a while about posting this as I wouldn't want to plant false hope but here goes..!

I had a conversation with a very senior manager at BA last week before I went on a long haul...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jul 2008, 16:45
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

For those of you worried by the co-ordinate...

For those of you worried by the co-ordinate challenge; I posted a sure-fire solution and easy (in my opinion) way to get through this part a few pages ago.

I am not going to re-post it but go...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2008, 20:53
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

757 driver, I posted a good technique (or so I...

757 driver, I posted a good technique (or so I think!) a few pages back that works very well.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2008, 11:00
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

Right Guys, here is how it is done... Follow...

Right Guys, here is how it is done...

Follow the instructions exactly. (It is far too difficult to reverse the instructions both at the speed at which you are given them, and when they start...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Dec 2007, 16:04
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

Mate, as you'll be suitably keen you will arrive...

Mate, as you'll be suitably keen you will arrive at reception at least 15 mins early for your sim. So will your fellow contestant.

All you have to do is both agree that whoever reads the checks...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Oct 2007, 13:43
Replies: 154
Views: 48,205
Posted By SET 18

My tuppence worth; I actually think that the 747s...

My tuppence worth; I actually think that the 747s days are over now that the 380 has raised the numbers/efficiency bar for ultra long haul.

The past few years have virtually proved that 2 engines...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jun 2007, 15:36
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

Speedbird, sorry about that. You are absolutely...

Speedbird, sorry about that. You are absolutely right.

Winding neck in now.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jun 2007, 13:22
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

Speedbird mate, you better hope that there isn't...

Speedbird mate, you better hope that there isn't too much in the way of initiative tests on day one.

READ this post. Try starting at page one......it is all still current and unbelievably...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jun 2007, 12:56
Replies: 2
Views: 2,423
Posted By SET 18

Have you looked through the thread started by...

Have you looked through the thread started by some genius or other called "what's your take-home pay at the end of the month?"

It is many, many pages long and I am pretty sure includes some...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2007, 19:11
Replies: 25
Views: 15,172
Posted By SET 18

Littlebritainredcap, I do not know for the 767...

Littlebritainredcap, I do not know for the 767 specifically, but in many cases the max landing weight is the max PLANNED landing weight. They obviously planned to land well-below this weight, (at...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2007, 20:19
Replies: 68
Views: 15,330
Posted By SET 18

I am not sure if anyone has mentioned yet, but...

I am not sure if anyone has mentioned yet, but also consider that BA's Pay scale for co-pilots has 23 (!) increments. This means that whilst waiting all of these prospective years one's pay is still...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2007, 23:20
Replies: 79
Views: 12,060
Posted By SET 18

I don't get this. I am happy to accept that...

I don't get this. I am happy to accept that vests are a good idea. But that is just it; I am happy to accept it. I DO NOT need other people to decide it for me. If I choose to wear one because I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2007, 07:16
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,333
Posted By SET 18

Yes, that is true, but the reason the fleet is so...

Yes, that is true, but the reason the fleet is so senior is because it has a large amount of very nice destinations and a lifestyle to suit. Senior pilots wish to share in it and have the seniority...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2007, 19:40
Replies: 48
Views: 5,736
Posted By SET 18

Well, I have met Mr Browne and spent quite a long...

Well, I have met Mr Browne and spent quite a long time in his company ininterrupted. I formed the impression that he was a very trustworthy individual I must say. He did not convey any impressions...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2007, 16:15
Replies: 134
Views: 20,248
Posted By SET 18

Ali, don't call me an ar$e mate, you don't now...

Ali, don't call me an ar$e mate, you don't now anything about me. Read the thread. I am in the Armed Forces and have served in the Middle East for a large portion of my time in. I am perfectly at...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2007, 10:31
Replies: 849
Views: 539,394
Posted By SET 18

What is your take-home pay at the end of the month?

I remember an excellent thread about these sums a couple of years ago...
I wonder if anyone would like to update their 2007 positions now for overall comparison?
Who do you work for, in what...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2007, 20:11
Replies: 134
Views: 20,248
Posted By SET 18

Pontius, first quote: not mine. Second: Yes...

Pontius, first quote: not mine.

Second: Yes I am. My point is that an int brief given before entering theatre would have updated these guys on all aspects of the region. Iran is not an overly...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2007, 18:28
Replies: 134
Views: 20,248
Posted By SET 18

Mungo, thanks for that. I was beginning to think...

Mungo, thanks for that. I was beginning to think that I was completely off the wall in every contributor's mind. All I was asking for was some sort of military behaviour from some military people,...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2007, 23:11
Replies: 134
Views: 20,248
Posted By SET 18

Well, I did start by saying that I was not...

Well, I did start by saying that I was not condemning these people.

I DO have a lot of R to I training, thank you. I have also served for a long times in the Middle East and have encountered the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2007, 22:01
Replies: 134
Views: 20,248
Posted By SET 18

The reaction of the British captives to the Iranians

Firstly, I would say that, no, I do not KNOW how I would react when put in the same situation as these sailors and marines and I don't start the thread in an attempt to bash or belittle them.

At...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2007, 23:13
Replies: 20
Views: 4,832
Posted By SET 18

I "liked" the bit about the Tories trying to...

I "liked" the bit about the Tories trying to STEAL the Squaddies vote from Labour.....laughed out loud there (until I read the rest of it)

Does anyone in the Services vote for the incumbents? I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2007, 21:43
Replies: 310
Views: 110,271
Posted By SET 18

Sorry Humbug, but do these benefits begin...

Sorry Humbug, but do these benefits begin immediately, or is there a period before they kick in?

Also, could you please explain, (for the benefit of us uninitiated people) what the various fare...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jan 2007, 11:18
Replies: 310
Views: 110,271
Posted By SET 18

Scroggs mate, any news as to whether recrutiment...

Scroggs mate, any news as to whether recrutiment will begin again soon?

Thanks.
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