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Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Mar 2013, 13:19
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Except in Seville's case there was no risk...

Except in Seville's case there was no risk involved for any of his investors. 'Risk' means that there is at least some uncertainty concerning the outcome. When you play the lotto you take a risk,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Mar 2013, 10:47
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

As far as I.know he built the sim himself. I...

As far as I.know he built the sim himself. I believe he got the plywood panels that made it up as some sort of kit. The computer bits were all pretty expensive. He had about thirty k in it.
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Mar 2013, 21:00
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

His capacity for self delusion was monumental. It...

His capacity for self delusion was monumental. It was as simple as that. And since he was convinced, and in the short term, ostensibly successful, it was relatively easy for him to sweep others along...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Mar 2013, 16:48
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Oh ouch. the point was, if you gave Craig a...

Oh ouch.

the point was, if you gave Craig a broom, he wouldn't even know which end to use or what to use it on.


Check elex, boy. Your bus has a short.
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Mar 2013, 20:50
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Bwahwahahw! Good one! Hard work is the very last...

Bwahwahahw! Good one! Hard work is the very last thing that springs to mind here.
And as for being good with his hand, well - let's not go there.
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Mar 2013, 21:49
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

This was the act I was thinking of. ...

This was the act I was thinking of.

http://scholarship.law.wm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1573&context=wmlr

There have been other fairly stern measures in recent years in many countries. In...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Mar 2013, 18:39
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

The biggy indeed. In his case even the best...

The biggy indeed. In his case even the best treatment is unlikely to make any lasting difference. In all of his dealings with others, in every single encounter he has, duplicity reigns supreme. He...
Forum: Questions
3rd Mar 2013, 15:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,477
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Oh! I was not aware of this! Thank you! Better...

Oh! I was not aware of this! Thank you! Better get that sim booked!
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Mar 2013, 17:06
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Well, Craig was.

Well, Craig was.
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Mar 2013, 16:11
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Uh, thanks. BTW, ER means End Rant. BR, well -...

Uh, thanks. BTW, ER means End Rant. BR, well - begin Rant.
Oh and BTW means By The Way.



WTF are you on about? Just to start - genetic? Bull****. Complete and utter. And the other nonsense...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Mar 2013, 00:47
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

BR Well, apart from him and every other...

BR

Well, apart from him and every other paedaphile being put in a box - alive or dead - some solution will have to be found. Realistically, the death penalty or life imprisonment are not going to...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Feb 2013, 16:17
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

In fact in all likelihood he would be able to get...

In fact in all likelihood he would be able to get an air-side pass. There are quite a few pilots with criminal records of one sort or another who have them. I know one personally and know through an...
Forum: Questions
20th Feb 2013, 13:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,477
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Retraining requirements

Does anyone know the requirements for retraining if one has not flown a type for more than four but less than five years? European rules
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Feb 2013, 16:03
Replies: 195
Views: 136,820
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

You know that ad that appears at the bottom of...

You know that ad that appears at the bottom of the page if you haven't logged in? Interestingly, this ad was the one that appeared when I clicked on this thread: Online Background Checks, Government...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Oct 2007, 07:29
Replies: 31
Views: 5,425
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Care to point out where I said this was for real?...

Care to point out where I said this was for real?


I asked if anyone knew if it was.


Learn to read.

Oh yes, and any Parthian shots you care to toss in my direction will be cheerfully...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2007, 16:15
Replies: 31
Views: 5,425
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

The 727 has nosewheel brakes, for one. I'm...

The 727 has nosewheel brakes, for one.

I'm at the pointy end of a 757 at the moment, if you really must know.

It was supposed to be "civil" tongue and if you have to resort to spelling lames,...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2007, 02:19
Replies: 31
Views: 5,425
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

No, in fact I'm not kidding. I've seen the...

No, in fact I'm not kidding. I've seen the reconstruction of a similar incident and in fact it looks pretty much just like this.
Either of you ever seen an airplane this size porpoise?

Anyhow,...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2007, 02:00
Replies: 31
Views: 5,425
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Anyone one know if this is for real?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn-eGZSfmyY

Looks kind of fake, but how often does anyone get to witness one of these?
I was told it was China Airlines, but couldn't find anything on the net...
4th Jun 2007, 13:38
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Not to mention Boeing, and more importantly,...

Not to mention Boeing, and more importantly, Rolls Royce´s complicity in all of this. These engines are now over 25 years old and they are not a whole lot better than the day they were built,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Jun 2007, 13:31
Replies: 69
Views: 24,741
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

I´ve been doing considerably more than that at...

I´ve been doing considerably more than that at the best of times, and lately, more again with no end in sight..
31st May 2007, 15:22
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Yes, as someone has already pointed out, it's not...

Yes, as someone has already pointed out, it's not exactly full of vitamins and minerals (well, maybe minerals).
Meanwhile, another of our lot has had a serious incident. In spite of it being a very...
26th May 2007, 11:45
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Yes, quite a few resignations this last week, I...

Yes, quite a few resignations this last week, I understand. I'm not making any big plans for this summer!
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th May 2007, 22:18
Replies: 69
Views: 24,741
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

At the moment we're getting about eight days a...

At the moment we're getting about eight days a month off. That's eight days at home in a whole month! The rest is spent in crew rooms and hotels with a bit of flying in between.
Typically , I'm...
18th May 2007, 18:04
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

And out of all those posts you´ve evaded the...

And out of all those posts you´ve evaded the questions asked of you about 90% of the time. Here´s one for you, though. Are you even a pilot?
18th May 2007, 18:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,338
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Ah, sorry. Should have read the whole thing....

Ah, sorry. Should have read the whole thing. Depends on the airplane of course, but you´re basically flying a big single when you over load most light twins like that. the Ferry permits are kind of...
18th May 2007, 13:12
Replies: 15
Views: 2,338
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

It depends on type. Some Cessnas, up to 30% over....

It depends on type. Some Cessnas, up to 30% over. Most types around 10-15%. Don´t worry too much about exceeding those on the day, though. Goose is veeeery long.You´ll need to sit a short exam and...
17th May 2007, 19:55
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

That´s right Sapco, you can´t get at the...

That´s right Sapco, you can´t get at the Labyrinth seal on any multi spool turbine without a lot of surgery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labyrinth_seal
You can imagine one of these between each set...
16th May 2007, 23:51
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

The problem is, there are very few engines left...

The problem is, there are very few engines left for this airplane. We have only about five in addition to what´s mounted on wings. Those are all the "C" engines left on the planet, full stop....
14th May 2007, 21:31
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

SQP1; I doubt that anyone cares who you are...

SQP1; I doubt that anyone cares who you are excepting maybe you.
As to the timing thing, anyone who's watched an old colubo knows you can get around that!
But don't worry, just because you're...
13th May 2007, 15:03
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

There is no question in my mind that fumes have...

There is no question in my mind that fumes have affected my health.
Aside form the continuous flwo of the stuff in some airplanes, we are also getting the occasional major fumes event when the fumes...
12th May 2007, 11:35
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Well, maybe you need to be a drama Queen to work...

Well, maybe you need to be a drama Queen to work at DHL. You can make believe you're in a war movie and pretend you're going out on a mission over enemy territory. "Blast, Squiggy and Toadie have...
9th May 2007, 14:04
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

We're definitely getting that impression as well....

We're definitely getting that impression as well. "all that can be done is being done" is the latest from on high, which is obvious rubbish.
What could (can) be done in reality is
A. maintain the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th May 2007, 16:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,010
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

Now that you mention it, that's one of the areas...

Now that you mention it, that's one of the areas where they've also got blinkers on. I did a UK security check which was absolutley worthless because they only checked UK records and I've never, ever...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th May 2007, 05:09
Replies: 15
Views: 2,010
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

I think everyone is fed up. As to what can be...

I think everyone is fed up. As to what can be done,
'not much' is the answer. Security has turned into a juggernaut fueled by fear and stupidity. It's going to be a very long time before it gets any...
5th May 2007, 22:10
Replies: 185
Views: 41,680
Posted By Clyde Crashcup

"And your statement 'Nobody else has what it...

"And your statement 'Nobody else has what it takes to say what I'm saying here! " is about as brave as a school boy throwing pebbles at old peoples windows and hiding in the darkness.
I Still think...
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