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Search: Posts Made By: Stop Stop Stop
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Forum: Rumours & News
16th May 2013, 12:24
Replies: 95
Views: 53,653
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

I'm sure it's never been allowed- and it would be...

I'm sure it's never been allowed- and it would be unthinkable these days but I certainly remember visiting the flight deck on a UK charter airline 737 in the early 80's and sat in the captain's seat...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
12th Sep 2011, 09:30
Replies: 889
Views: 435,528
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Yet another one! And in rural Somerset. When...

Yet another one! And in rural Somerset. When will these people learn?

Laser 'attack' on police helicopter in Chard (From Chard & Ilminster News)...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2011, 22:09
Replies: 184
Views: 253,192
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Terribly sad. I watched the display at...

Terribly sad. I watched the display at Bournemouth this afternoon and was impressed. We were unaware of the tragedy until later. Condolences to the family of the pilot and the Reds and Blues of the...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
11th Dec 2010, 19:14
Replies: 58
Views: 31,203
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Might give you a clue though!

Might give you a clue though!
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
11th Dec 2010, 15:47
Replies: 58
Views: 31,203
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Lots of talk about cones, trucks, people etc....

Lots of talk about cones, trucks, people etc. being placed in front of the aircraft whilst de icing takes place. Would it not be simpler to place chocks under the nosewheel which are only removed by...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2010, 10:40
Replies: 1
Views: 4,925
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

And that has taken three and a half years to...

And that has taken three and a half years to publish?

I think the Challenger report was out within a year or so!
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2010, 23:15
Replies: 219
Views: 49,761
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

A couple of pet hates from "downstairs" The...

A couple of pet hates from "downstairs"

The controller who replies "correct" after every readback of a clearance from the pilot.

The London controllers who tell you on first contact, "ABC123...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2010, 15:59
Replies: 18
Views: 12,115
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

And these Airline owners would have you believe...

And these Airline owners would have you believe there is no money in aviation.

Remind them when it is time for a payrise!
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2010, 08:56
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,588,766
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

I don't suppose NATS or other ATC organisations...

I don't suppose NATS or other ATC organisations are banning the flights lightly. After all, if the aircraft don't fly throught their airspace, they don't get paid either.

The decision not to fly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Apr 2010, 10:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,379
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

As a KLM pilot I can only speak from experience...

As a KLM pilot I can only speak from experience of the operational side, but as far as we are concerned, very little has changed. We now use joint KLM/Air France Approach booklets instead of KLM...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2010, 21:43
Replies: 296
Views: 61,272
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Has anyone heard the whole tape, not just the...

Has anyone heard the whole tape, not just the 'cut and paste' bits played on the BBC news? It may well be that the ATCO previously told the pilots that the clearance was going to come from his son. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2010, 21:30
Replies: 296
Views: 61,272
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

What a shame it has come to this- the nanny state...

What a shame it has come to this- the nanny state wins again.

Just a few years ago, we would all have smiled at this. Then the internet came along and internet forums spoiled any fun anyone in...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2010, 23:26
Replies: 222
Views: 114,945
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Well I find this very hard to believe. In 13...

Well I find this very hard to believe. In 13 years of working out of Schiphol (and driving one of those sky blue aircraft) I have never once seen any favouritism dished out by ATC when it comes to...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2010, 14:11
Replies: 222
Views: 114,945
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

After Quebec the official way is via Taxiway A...

After Quebec the official way is via Taxiway A Northbound. It usually isn't critical and you will often find that local crews will ask for Bravo because it is a smoother surface than Alpha.

You...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2010, 12:48
Replies: 142
Views: 49,072
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

I doubt anyone would lose their livelyhood...

I doubt anyone would lose their livelyhood because they were reported for having a breath smelling of ketones or esters.

If they WERE reported, the individual would have the chance of a blood test...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Dec 2009, 10:55
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,117,948
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

One word: Myopic

One word:

Myopic
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Dec 2009, 10:24
Replies: 364
Views: 69,052
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

I think that the BA Cabin Crew are misguided here...

I think that the BA Cabin Crew are misguided here in voting for strike action. It really is not the time to strike over anything- particularly when BA are in such dire financial straits. This might...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2009, 14:46
Replies: 104
Views: 25,701
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

I'm sure they could- but could they have made...

I'm sure they could- but could they have made that decision in the first place? That is what took real command experience- and I wonder how many of us would have made that decision rapidly, knowing...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2009, 19:53
Replies: 49
Views: 30,280
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

There was an issue a few years ago where main...

There was an issue a few years ago where main wheels would fall off (usually on take off) which was put down to an incorrect method of refitting wheels after wheel replacement. There should have...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Sep 2009, 21:18
Replies: 49
Views: 30,280
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

I agree as well. I have flown it for about...

I agree as well. I have flown it for about twelve years (probably with the same company as 'Driver') and never had so much as a glitch with the gear- other than the Landing Gear Doorlock Switch...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jun 2009, 08:29
Replies: 179
Views: 43,792
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

And still no reply from Leo Hairy Camel! The...

And still no reply from Leo Hairy Camel! The sacking must have hit a nerve!
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2009, 12:06
Replies: 129
Views: 54,397
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Jim Ferguson is clearly a self-appointed...

Jim Ferguson is clearly a self-appointed "Aviation Expert" or I suspect more a fast-replying "Rent-a-quote" when the BBC send a request for information.

This is the same Jim Ferguson...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2009, 19:26
Replies: 65
Views: 26,008
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

I think this is often the norm these days in...

I think this is often the norm these days in Europe. However, some certain European airlines have jet captains operating with only just over six times this amount and possibly less real experience...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2009, 22:06
Replies: 25
Views: 6,387
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

For once a good piece of journalism from the BBC...

For once a good piece of journalism from the BBC on aviation.

Fatigue is in my opinion, a much bigger problem to the industry than the current fixation with alcohol. As airlines try to make more...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2009, 20:06
Replies: 34
Views: 7,617
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

UK - "When Established on the Localiser, Descend on the Glideslope"

Whilst the addition of this phrase in the UK environment has been a huge improvement over the old system (at least for us pilots), where in the past approaches became unstable because a controller...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2009, 15:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,536
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

For most jets it IS difficult, but not for the...

For most jets it IS difficult, but not for the Fokker jets...F100 and F70. We can go down, slow down, turn, whatever you like! I know it surprises ATC sometimes just how quickly we can lose height!...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Apr 2009, 17:45
Replies: 160
Views: 47,335
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Having spoken to a friend who was breathalised on...

Having spoken to a friend who was breathalised on a random inspection at the aircraft, he said that he was so wound up by the whole 'guilty until proven innocent' attitude of the police following the...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Mar 2009, 12:31
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,448,305
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Surely this thread has now reached its...

Surely this thread has now reached its conclusion?

We have read all the arguments and know many of the facts that led to the accident. Some of us have seen the wreckage (myself included) and it...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2009, 14:17
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,448,305
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Power+Attitude=Performance

Remember the old adage:

Power+Attitude=Performance?

In this case, clearly there were distractions (I imagine having a jumpseater was one of them)- maybe the emergency checklist for the RadAlt...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2009, 23:10
Replies: 75
Views: 37,222
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

I somehow think Sully will be all right. I...

I somehow think Sully will be all right. I reckon he will retire now and join the lucrative "After Dinner" circuit speaking about all this for lots of dollars!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Feb 2009, 08:32
Replies: 264
Views: 53,819
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

So passengers are "guests" now are they? I...

So passengers are "guests" now are they?

I thought they were "freight!"
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Dec 2008, 09:16
Replies: 27
Views: 9,047
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Why Aye Man!

Why Aye Man!
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Dec 2008, 13:59
Replies: 139
Views: 32,908
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

Just how many more times does this have to be...

Just how many more times does this have to be re-iterated? :ugh:

Many companies require their pilots to have a certain number of hours or sectors or whatever before they are actually qualified to...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Dec 2008, 23:38
Replies: 27
Views: 9,047
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

My airline has some jet captains with only 300...

My airline has some jet captains with only 300 relevant hours before their upgrade. Prior to that they would have been Co-Co's (second officer cruise relief pilots who only operate in the cruise-...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2008, 12:59
Replies: 139
Views: 32,908
Posted By Stop Stop Stop

It probably says more about what is wrong with...

It probably says more about what is wrong with this world when a simple decision to divert makes National news. The captain was absolutely correct in making a commercial decision for his company. I...
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