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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jul 2020, 04:13
Replies: 86
Views: 20,305
Posted By fly nice

SAA early 747s

Early SAA 747 flights were required to route around the continent's western bulge, adding significant mileage.
This lead to heavy fuel loads & P&W allowed SAA to use ‘redefined thrust’ for takeoff....
Forum: African Aviation
25th Apr 2020, 19:20
Replies: 67
Views: 50,358
Posted By fly nice

Keep a lookout for LHR-JNB tomorrow, JNB-MIA-CPT...

Keep a lookout for LHR-JNB tomorrow, JNB-MIA-CPT on Monday, CPT-PER Tuesday.
Forum: African Aviation
29th Sep 2012, 21:09
Replies: 32
Views: 8,255
Posted By fly nice

That's sick bud! These guys have families and...

That's sick bud! These guys have families and obligations. Perhaps that's how you would think, but don't assume to label others by your standards.
Forum: African Aviation
20th Aug 2008, 15:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,663
Posted By fly nice

Uyageza Wena? yeah, don't you know...

Uyageza Wena?



yeah, don't you know that they all get put on a shelf for up to a year or two so that a possible new owner may demand their services at will, . . . . OR NOT!!!:hmm:

45 days...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jun 2008, 11:45
Replies: 27
Views: 3,310
Posted By fly nice

Ibhayi wrote : How much maintenance can...

Ibhayi wrote :


How much maintenance can one custom Porsche racing car buy? and lets not assume VB,s nett (financial) worth is limited to one speedy racer. I think he grew up on a dairy farm,...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jun 2008, 11:14
Replies: 61
Views: 17,434
Posted By fly nice

From African forum

From African forum
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jun 2008, 11:09
Replies: 61
Views: 17,434
Posted By fly nice

If I got sick from eating the colonels franchise...

If I got sick from eating the colonels franchise fried chicken or a burger, I don't give a hoot who the grill hand was, my gripe is with the logo. In my mind, the use of BA in any reports is 100%...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jun 2008, 10:56
Replies: 61
Views: 17,434
Posted By fly nice

So the BA publicity is great, till there is an...

So the BA publicity is great, till there is an incident! BA safety audit all their franchise partners before the aircraft are painted in their colours and passengers trust the association. So, stand...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2008, 12:15
Replies: 25
Views: 8,254
Posted By fly nice

Sorry, I did not bother to search the thread to...

Sorry, I did not bother to search the thread to see if this was covered, but in my mind; delay inbound equals guaranteed delay outbound due to minimum rest required. Is that what CAL think of the SLF?
Forum: African Aviation
8th May 2008, 11:18
Replies: 72
Views: 10,509
Posted By fly nice

= new home owners, families and dependants,...

= new home owners, families and dependants, medical bills, prolonged unemployment, etc.
Forum: African Aviation
8th May 2008, 11:15
Replies: 72
Views: 10,509
Posted By fly nice

Is there a bona fida fund for staff hardest hit?...

Is there a bona fida fund for staff hardest hit? I would like to donate, provided that it is a registered fund or managed by ALPA or similar.
Forum: African Aviation
8th May 2008, 10:59
Replies: 27
Views: 2,791
Posted By fly nice

Hence the collective name for a group of pilots...

Hence the collective name for a group of pilots is a "whinge of pilots". Did'nt they ask you that at your recent level 4 english exams?:}
Forum: African Aviation
8th May 2008, 10:48
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By fly nice

Airlines that have placed orders for aircraft...

Airlines that have placed orders for aircraft need to weigh up the costs of cancelling orders vs biting the bullet for the mid term and recieving aircraft (hiring crew). I suspect there will be a...
Forum: African Aviation
5th May 2008, 14:58
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By fly nice

I speak for myself, but others may agree that one...

I speak for myself, but others may agree that one can suffer a little Stockholm syndrome while working for VB. When I escaped, I could not get used to the idea of being well paid and well treated. It...
Forum: African Aviation
4th May 2008, 20:30
Replies: 21
Views: 2,517
Posted By fly nice

Don't sell yourselves short. There are...

Don't sell yourselves short. There are opportunities here and abroad. SAA will be employing both direct entries on the domestic as well as for P3 positions.

If they like you, youre in regardless...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd May 2008, 11:17
Replies: 72
Views: 10,509
Posted By fly nice

It seems a little odd to me that (according to...

It seems a little odd to me that (according to news articles) passengers re imbursement stands third in the queue after creditors and staff. This especially in the light that VB himself is the single...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Apr 2008, 15:59
Replies: 72
Views: 10,509
Posted By fly nice

To all NTW crews, I would like to wish you...

To all NTW crews,

I would like to wish you guys all the best and hope you find good employment soon. Vernon did not deserve your dedication and professionalism.

ps. Is there any way that he...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Mar 2008, 14:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,198
Posted By fly nice

WARNING, if there is a crew change for your next...

WARNING, if there is a crew change for your next Harare nightstop, you could be up for fraud if the hotel booking is not amended through official channels!:ooh:
Forum: African Aviation
27th Mar 2008, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,745
Posted By fly nice

...and Harare? ...and Lusaka? ...and...

...and Harare?

...and Lusaka?

...and NDjamena?

...and Nairobi, Dakar, Sal, Blantyre, Lubumbashi......?

...and congratulations to Lagos on the recent installation!:cool:
Forum: African Aviation
26th Mar 2008, 18:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,745
Posted By fly nice

I think the use of radar vectors has taken its...

I think the use of radar vectors has taken its toll. . . err, except in Africa.
Forum: African Aviation
1st Feb 2008, 12:08
Replies: 37
Views: 7,307
Posted By fly nice

Depends if the bond was a 'loan' from Nationwide...

Depends if the bond was a 'loan' from Nationwide Charter, or a genuine training bond from Nationwide Airlines, if such a thing exists.....
Forum: African Aviation
9th Nov 2007, 20:20
Replies: 27
Views: 3,186
Posted By fly nice

PAXboy :D!

PAXboy


:D!
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2007, 20:03
Replies: 82
Views: 46,286
Posted By fly nice

The assumption for now seems to be that a seizure...

The assumption for now seems to be that a seizure could have accounted for the separation...:ouch:
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2007, 19:59
Replies: 82
Views: 46,286
Posted By fly nice

I am told the JT8D weighs 4 tonnes with cowlings...

I am told the JT8D weighs 4 tonnes with cowlings and accessory gearbox, etc. That, along with the drag of a seized engine, make it a useful though unintentional jettison. Notwithstanding, it remains...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Nov 2007, 10:00
Replies: 101
Views: 12,653
Posted By fly nice

Avman

Do you mind if I say Avman rather. Aviator reminds me of that movie of that wealthy, eccentric, senile recluse they portrayed Mr Hughes to be.


Perhaps that is all the minister is aware of at...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Nov 2007, 09:32
Replies: 101
Views: 12,653
Posted By fly nice

Avman, you did not disappoint me. Last night I...

Avman, you did not disappoint me. Last night I went fishing and even I was surprised that you bit so soon. There must really be very little else to do when the sand gets too hot to play in. If your...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Oct 2007, 20:07
Replies: 101
Views: 12,653
Posted By fly nice

The profit before tax (PBT) was R80 million. If...

The profit before tax (PBT) was R80 million. If you add back the restructuring costs, the Nett profit is R136 million. The restructuring costs to date are R56 million. R909m is projected...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Oct 2007, 21:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,979
Posted By fly nice

"Who is this Captain Bob?"

Jamex, I think that Warbirds was referring to the rhettoric that Captain Bob blurted out about the former British PM. Subtle humour:D
Forum: African Aviation
29th Oct 2007, 20:50
Replies: 19
Views: 2,326
Posted By fly nice

If DJ really is CT, then I think he is too busy...

If DJ really is CT, then I think he is too busy flying the line these daze:ok:. A good man too
Forum: African Aviation
29th Oct 2007, 20:44
Replies: 24
Views: 2,577
Posted By fly nice

Zero3L - can I assume you are not Airbus rated....

Zero3L - can I assume you are not Airbus rated. From his user name, I assume WTB is:cool:
Forum: African Aviation
25th Oct 2007, 20:02
Replies: 11
Views: 1,736
Posted By fly nice

If I am not mistaken, that was JvJ and AV who...

If I am not mistaken, that was JvJ and AV who thought they were being PC spending money on SAA Supa8 and other soccer ventures and dumped the lillywhite Boks like a hot potato.
It does seem ironic,...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2007, 10:22
Replies: 69
Views: 14,375
Posted By fly nice

JuniorFO, Quote: All pilots at SAA are...

JuniorFO,

Quote:
All pilots at SAA are treated equally.

And one has to only look at pilots who have been dismissed in the past, and you will note that race has played no role whatsover in...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2007, 09:57
Replies: 11
Views: 1,794
Posted By fly nice

crew rest cramped . . . . and BRIGHT ORANGE!:}

crew rest cramped . . . . and BRIGHT ORANGE!:}
Forum: African Aviation
13th Sep 2007, 17:09
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By fly nice

FedEx - 670 planes American Airlines - 650...

FedEx - 670 planes
American Airlines - 650 planes
Lufthansa Group - 530 -planes
British Airways - 230 planes
SAA - 56 planes

PARITY ??


WL,
Forum: Middle East
11th Sep 2007, 11:19
Replies: 31
Views: 6,704
Posted By fly nice

quote: As has been said in other posts, the...

quote:
As has been said in other posts, the situation last year was that only people with 7 years in the company would be eligible

A 7 year captain taking an FO job with local tax implications...
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