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Search: Posts Made By: wingisland
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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Jun 2016, 10:05
Replies: 16
Views: 8,715
Posted By wingisland

@ global_global I think you miss the whole point....

@ global_global I think you miss the whole point. What companies like Stratajet are doing (and no I don't work for them) is finally automate a system handled by brokers, who take dozens of man hours...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Jun 2013, 12:56
Replies: 29
Views: 12,777
Posted By wingisland

Any more information from people? Any change to...

Any more information from people? Any change to payscales etc?

I've got F406 and B200 time (both +500hrs or so) and was contemplating a trip out there soon, worth the airfare or should I just...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Mar 2013, 19:58
Replies: 712
Views: 318,387
Posted By wingisland

(Relatively!) Experienced pilot chances of work in Africa?

Hi all,

I've got 3000hrs total, with 2000hrs multi engine, 650hrs on king airs and 500hrs on a F406. All mainly around Europe with a European CPL/IR.

I know this has been done to death, but...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Jul 2011, 23:03
Replies: 55
Views: 18,945
Posted By wingisland

I'd forgotten how quickly PPRuNe descends into...

I'd forgotten how quickly PPRuNe descends into petty arguing!

I for one agree with the idea of not selecting flaps down, but then I dont know the skyraider's airframe at all and the amount of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Jan 2011, 12:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,777
Posted By wingisland

Same as first response, I fly corporate, go all...

Same as first response, I fly corporate, go all over the place, met some great people along the way, and cant think of anything I'd rather be doing.

That said, it was (and still is) a long hard...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Nov 2010, 18:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Posted By wingisland

After the ME/IR would you have enough money to...

After the ME/IR would you have enough money to self fund a type rating, if not then thats the decision made for you, as there are very, very few companies out there giving low hour pilots a job...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2010, 20:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By wingisland

Question for display pilots

Obviously I spent last weekend at RIAT!

Just wondering a few things with display flying, partly out of interest, and partly because i want to move into competition aerobatics as soon as I can...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Apr 2010, 19:23
Replies: 1
Views: 1,069
Posted By wingisland

Info on London Information

First of all can I say what a great job the guys and girls do at london info, and especially when the volcanic ash cloud hit and they were having to deal with a huge volume of traffic all over the...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
12th Oct 2009, 11:48
Replies: 0
Views: 665
Posted By wingisland

Medical and retirement age

Not sure if this is the right forum, moderators please move if necessary!

I havent got a copy of Lasors close by but I vaguely remember something about you can only get a JAR class 1 medical up...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Oct 2009, 11:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,911
Posted By wingisland

I'm pretty sure you need a JAA licence as I...

I'm pretty sure you need a JAA licence as I believe the aircraft used are actually registered in the Falkland islands. Cool job though, I think their hour requirements are 1500tt with a large portion...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Aug 2009, 17:29
Replies: 7
Views: 3,378
Posted By wingisland

From twin piston to twin turbo prop

I'm currently flying twin pistons on AOC work and I absolutely love it, it's looking like i'll be moving up to turbo props relatively soon, i've always wanted to fly turbo props (especially something...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jul 2009, 23:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By wingisland

I'm on small twins at the moment (and loving it...

I'm on small twins at the moment (and loving it by the way!)

Legally you need 700hrs of which 100 is multi to fly single pilot in the UK, so I'm sure it'll be the same in the rest of Europe.
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2009, 19:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,880
Posted By wingisland

Navajo V's Cheiftain

Hi all

I'm looking into either a Navajo or a Chieftain.

Just wondering what experience people have had with these two aircraft, i know the history of them but not sure what real world...
Forum: Tech Log
29th May 2009, 21:44
Replies: 1
Views: 1,015
Posted By wingisland

Auto pilot problems

Can anyone help me with this!!

My aircraft is never flying the heading bug, its always 10-15degrees off, its been to the avionics engineer and he says he cant find a problem with it. Its really...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2009, 11:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By wingisland

Transponder codes

Sorry, its another one of my random ponderings on operational ATC

What is the system with what transponder code your given?

The two cases i'm interested in are either an IFR flight, how is your...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2009, 14:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By wingisland

Police helo operating over London

Watching a BBC doco recently with the police helicopter chasing down the bad guys of london.

What kind of freedom do they have when operating? Have they got special dispensation to do as they...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2009, 10:21
Replies: 39
Views: 5,484
Posted By wingisland

Good point! Fascinating answers though

Good point!

Fascinating answers though
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2009, 10:03
Replies: 39
Views: 5,484
Posted By wingisland

What if London radar failed?

Flying a departure the other day going southbound and one of those random thoughts occured to me, what if for some unexpected reason all the radar screens for the London TMA went blank?

I...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Apr 2009, 11:28
Replies: 48
Views: 6,377
Posted By wingisland

Bravo :D !!

Bravo :D !!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Apr 2009, 09:15
Replies: 15
Views: 1,723
Posted By wingisland

I thought about it but wasnt to sure so played it...

I thought about it but wasnt to sure so played it safe and posted here, but i think i'll repost there, will be interested to see how different airlines treat cabin crew
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Apr 2009, 18:40
Replies: 15
Views: 1,723
Posted By wingisland

Cabin crew life?

Hi all

Just wondering the other day about cabin crew, a few questions popped into my mind

1) Do they have the same hours restrictions as pilots, eg 900 hrs a year, minimum of 12hrs downtime...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Apr 2009, 10:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,701
Posted By wingisland

I've been laid off for a couple of months now,...

I've been laid off for a couple of months now, but i've been fortunate enough to pick up the odd bit of work here and there in light aircraft (ferrying, instructing etc), keeping my hand in the game....
Forum: African Aviation
19th Mar 2009, 15:31
Replies: 103
Views: 23,054
Posted By wingisland

I recently flew a single engine piston aircraft...

I recently flew a single engine piston aircraft from England to Abu Dhabi, didnt bother with bars or any form of uniform in the european countries, but did when crossing the arabic ones (egypt, saudi...
Forum: Middle East
19th Mar 2009, 14:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,911
Posted By wingisland

I did a bit of reaserch and all I can discover is...

I did a bit of reaserch and all I can discover is they actually belong to a South African company, could be a cool job though
Forum: Middle East
19th Mar 2009, 14:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,149
Posted By wingisland

May I ask why? PM if you wish

May I ask why? PM if you wish
Forum: Middle East
18th Mar 2009, 16:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,911
Posted By wingisland

What sort of aircraft is it? I'm just planning a...

What sort of aircraft is it? I'm just planning a move to Al Ain and sounds interesting
Forum: Middle East
18th Mar 2009, 16:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,149
Posted By wingisland

UAE security check

I was recently offered a job instructing over in the UAE, as things are pretty much dead over here seems like an excellent opportunity to build multi time, save up some cash and get a really nice...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Feb 2009, 08:51
Replies: 29
Views: 4,815
Posted By wingisland

Well, you learn something new everday! I didnt...

Well, you learn something new everday! I didnt realise that the stationary satelites had to be so high but as your post points out it makes perfect sense.

I suppose the other advantage would be it...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Feb 2009, 18:02
Replies: 29
Views: 4,815
Posted By wingisland

I have to admit, the information about satelites...

I have to admit, the information about satelites was what my previous boss said to me!

I suspect that even though (as your images pointed out very well!) satelite imagery is no doubt very good, it...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Feb 2009, 19:26
Replies: 29
Views: 4,815
Posted By wingisland

I've been doing aerial survey for 6months,...

I've been doing aerial survey for 6months, specifically pictometry, the technical term for taking pretty pictures out of an aircraft!

You'll notice as you zoom in the image all of a sudden...
Forum: Questions
29th Jan 2009, 16:34
Replies: 22
Views: 33,324
Posted By wingisland

Thats an incredible memory you've got!

Thats an incredible memory you've got!
Forum: Questions
29th Jan 2009, 16:15
Replies: 22
Views: 33,324
Posted By wingisland

Right, so instead of having to call off the...

Right, so instead of having to call off the approach is Vis drops (its only concerning the vis by the way, cloud is irrelevant) as soon as you've started outbound for example, as you would do here,...
Forum: Questions
29th Jan 2009, 16:04
Replies: 22
Views: 33,324
Posted By wingisland

411A I see your point, but that is sort of...

411A

I see your point, but that is sort of the same, remember the ban comes into place if the WX is below minimas, ATC wont let you out of the hold until it improves, however if you are past the...
Forum: Questions
29th Jan 2009, 14:52
Replies: 22
Views: 33,324
Posted By wingisland

Its when the reported Met Vis is below minimums,...

Its when the reported Met Vis is below minimums, you cant continue on past the outer marker or equivalent
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jan 2009, 12:22
Replies: 51
Views: 54,132
Posted By wingisland

Thanks everyone, makes an awful lot more sense...

Thanks everyone, makes an awful lot more sense now, I thought that a hot start was where the engine hadn't been given enough time to cool, rather than a lack of power in the starting system.
...
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