PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: Gyro Nut
Showing results 1 to 35 of 70
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: African Aviation
15th Dec 2019, 18:05
Replies: 24
Views: 10,522
Posted By Gyro Nut

Yes, salaries were paid in two amounts, the 2nd a...

Yes, salaries were paid in two amounts, the 2nd a couple of days late than usual.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
12th Jan 2014, 18:20
Replies: 111
Views: 31,413
Posted By Gyro Nut

No, I was in the left seat, and I wanted to see...

No, I was in the left seat, and I wanted to see if the check captain was going to say something and he didn't. I was hoping for something to come out during the de-briefing, but it didn't. Next time,...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
12th Jan 2014, 17:28
Replies: 111
Views: 31,413
Posted By Gyro Nut

Recently, I had a F/O pull out a newspaper on me...

Recently, I had a F/O pull out a newspaper on me in the middle of an annual route proficiency check. How's that for audacity.
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jan 2013, 20:10
Replies: 87
Views: 26,070
Posted By Gyro Nut

Bergie, it's pointless trying to ruffle the...

Bergie, it's pointless trying to ruffle the feathers of others. I think one has to realise that unless one is fortunate to fly for the national carrier, one will automatically have lots to say about...
Forum: Questions
22nd Nov 2012, 19:12
Replies: 9
Views: 4,557
Posted By Gyro Nut

Having the same hassle with the same airline as...

Having the same hassle with the same airline as you Mooney1.

Apparently the latest angle they are trying is Senneheiser SA are going to ask Boeing for a non-technical objection for the use of The...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 21:45
Replies: 98
Views: 15,671
Posted By Gyro Nut

MB, I used to feel like you, but then after a...

MB, I used to feel like you, but then after a while soon realised that it was useless trying to defend the issue. BTW, Skyvan might have flown Skyvans 20yrs ago, but was a well respected training...
Forum: African Aviation
12th May 2011, 20:31
Replies: 2
Views: 4,654
Posted By Gyro Nut

NOTAMS

If you want NOTAMS, on iTunes look up "Notams", it's the $4.99 one, not the one for $0.99. Works quite well.
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jan 2011, 20:09
Replies: 25
Views: 10,042
Posted By Gyro Nut

Captain wasn't exactly a monkey. He was a highly...

Captain wasn't exactly a monkey. He was a highly experienced guy, that just made a bad judgement call on the day. We all have the potential to screw up, one just hopes it doesn't happen to you.
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jan 2011, 08:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,234
Posted By Gyro Nut

1Time 11 Engine Shutdowns in 2010

Can anyone in the know confirm if 1Time had 11 engine shutdowns in 2010.

Whilst this may sound a lot, how does it compare with other operators operating older equipment?
Forum: African Aviation
6th Oct 2010, 06:53
Replies: 74
Views: 17,088
Posted By Gyro Nut

The question is: Is instant dismissal the only...

The question is: Is instant dismissal the only punishment for a racial slur these days. What about getting a first warning. What's is one's right here as far as the labour court is concerned?

The...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Sep 2010, 20:21
Replies: 74
Views: 17,088
Posted By Gyro Nut

A white lady. Almost all those that want him...

A white lady. Almost all those that want him dismissed are women funny enough. None of them have taken the trouble to consider what might have led to this incident, and they don't understand the...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Sep 2010, 10:09
Replies: 74
Views: 17,088
Posted By Gyro Nut

To me it's different if he used the K word to the...

To me it's different if he used the K word to the guy's face, but it was done in "private", on the flight deck, and the guy over head it through the intercom via the hot mike. He also apologised...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Sep 2010, 07:49
Replies: 74
Views: 17,088
Posted By Gyro Nut

In his defence, it happened when the hot mike was...

In his defence, it happened when the hot mike was on (by mistake), and in a moment of frustration he was referring to the ground engineer, who happened to be listening in unfortunately.
Forum: African Aviation
17th Sep 2010, 19:50
Replies: 74
Views: 17,088
Posted By Gyro Nut

What is the latest with this case? Apparently he...

What is the latest with this case? Apparently he was found guilty, and is appealing the decision. They were going for a dismissal, as opposed to just demoting him for a period of time. He muist be...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Apr 2010, 15:30
Replies: 62
Views: 15,483
Posted By Gyro Nut

You need to take retirements, of which there are...

You need to take retirements, of which there are going to be a lot in the next 2-3 yrs into account as well. Around 55 guys will be retiring in the next 3 yrs.
Forum: African Aviation
20th Feb 2010, 07:53
Replies: 62
Views: 15,483
Posted By Gyro Nut

Has the cadet pilot scheme been canned, or it is...

Has the cadet pilot scheme been canned, or it is still going?
Forum: African Aviation
11th Feb 2010, 15:40
Replies: 62
Views: 15,483
Posted By Gyro Nut

Suitcaseman, it's only professional jealousy to...

Suitcaseman, it's only professional jealousy to say your fellow pilots should take a 50% paycut. This is a pilots forum for goodness sake, not a bean counters forum.
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jan 2010, 12:40
Replies: 18
Views: 3,472
Posted By Gyro Nut

The simulator check assumes no previous jet...

The simulator check assumes no previous jet experience, but rather concentrates on basic, instrument attitude flying, and is a very fair assessment for the average pilot that comes off flying a...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Jan 2010, 18:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,472
Posted By Gyro Nut

SAA said they would take some of the Airlink...

SAA said they would take some of the Airlink pilots slightly ahead of their proposed intake of pilots, in view of the fact that they might be jobless.

14 guys were given a simulator check ride...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2009, 18:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,909
Posted By Gyro Nut

Airlink J41 Accident 24 Sep 2009 CAA Prelim Report Released

INTERIM REPORT NO.1 IN RESPECT OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT
INVOLVING A JETSTREAM 4100 AIRCRAFT SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF FROM DURBAN INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2009
...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Dec 2009, 17:55
Replies: 155
Views: 54,857
Posted By Gyro Nut

Heard that Allister's fingers were jammed between...

Heard that Allister's fingers were jammed between the cockpit window and the dash, and they had to decide on the accident scene whether or not to amputate some of his fingers before they could get...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Dec 2009, 14:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,311
Posted By Gyro Nut

But slower than SAA B738's.

But slower than SAA B738's.
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Oct 2009, 11:26
Replies: 41
Views: 6,330
Posted By Gyro Nut

Jumbo1 and Jbayfan you speak so much sense,...

Jumbo1 and Jbayfan you speak so much sense, unlike some of the other immature drivel on here.
Forum: African Aviation
28th May 2009, 11:49
Replies: 33
Views: 4,436
Posted By Gyro Nut

Nope, sorry. Never flown with him, but have first...

Nope, sorry. Never flown with him, but have first hand knowledge of his kind of operation.
Forum: African Aviation
27th May 2009, 22:45
Replies: 33
Views: 4,436
Posted By Gyro Nut

The captain did such a good job, rumour has it...

The captain did such a good job, rumour has it that 1 Time doesn't want this guy to fly for them any more, and want to terminate the contract of the Safair B737's flying for them. Can anyone confirm...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th May 2009, 20:51
Replies: 163
Views: 38,558
Posted By Gyro Nut

I coudn't get that podcast link to open, so...

I coudn't get that podcast link to open, so here's the full link for others that had the same problem: http://www.pod702.co.za/podcast/bestofdavid/20090511Dosbest.mp3
Forum: African Aviation
11th May 2009, 12:29
Replies: 42
Views: 4,421
Posted By Gyro Nut

I don't know what it is about PPRUNE. It seems to...

I don't know what it is about PPRUNE. It seems to attract a horrible type of person that make comments like this poster, unlike some of the other forums, and yes this may be a big generalisation, but...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
24th Apr 2009, 19:40
Replies: 81
Views: 20,337
Posted By Gyro Nut

Sean, I would agree with you. If this FO's...

Sean, I would agree with you.

If this FO's attitude was a little less abrasive, maybe it wouldn't seem so bad. A lot of Airbus manuals are on the company laptops, so using a laptop in the cruise...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Apr 2009, 10:27
Replies: 33
Views: 4,436
Posted By Gyro Nut

Guess this is not a rumour network for nothing!

Guess this is not a rumour network for nothing!
Forum: African Aviation
21st Apr 2009, 09:38
Replies: 33
Views: 4,436
Posted By Gyro Nut

I also agree that this should not be the right...

I also agree that this should not be the right place for naming and shaming. Maybe shaming, but not naming.

I was told another name, not Capt. Pottie, who I was referring to with the "track...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Apr 2009, 20:15
Replies: 33
Views: 4,436
Posted By Gyro Nut

Looks like I've got a lot to learn here. So if I...

Looks like I've got a lot to learn here. So if I understand you correct, as long as the a/c makes to the ground ok, never mind what poor decisions were made, it's ok?

Nobody here called him an...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Apr 2009, 14:58
Replies: 33
Views: 4,436
Posted By Gyro Nut

Shrike200, thanks for the figures. I've only got...

Shrike200, thanks for the figures. I've only got B738 figures, and she can also make it with ease.

My wife who has flown with him, says that's typical him, making questionable decisions when...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Apr 2009, 09:58
Replies: 33
Views: 4,436
Posted By Gyro Nut

Fsx, although strongly worded, I tend to agree....

Fsx, although strongly worded, I tend to agree. If anyone else knows this guy, he has a track record of unnecessary emergency landings, delays, refusing to go when MEL says ok. He refuses to talk to...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Oct 2008, 18:51
Replies: 72
Views: 8,086
Posted By Gyro Nut

Yes, I agree in a free economy, a government...

Yes, I agree in a free economy, a government subsidised airline like SAA has an unfair advantage, but let me ask this thought provoking question:

SAA is one of the oldest airlines in the world,...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Oct 2008, 19:36
Replies: 72
Views: 8,086
Posted By Gyro Nut

One of the biggest SAA moaners I know got into...

One of the biggest SAA moaners I know got into SAA recently, funny, I don't hear him moaning any more!

Not too sure how many younger guys would want to turn down a direct entry on a A319 or B738....
Showing results 1 to 35 of 70
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.