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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2009, 12:29
Replies: 3,300
Views: 455,012
Posted By XL5

cjd_a320, since you mention it: Deflation may...

cjd_a320, since you mention it: Deflation may well rule, but QE is the yellow brick road to even more trouble. Time to dig a trench, hunker down and hope that no shots fall short. Best learn to be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2009, 12:02
Replies: 3,300
Views: 455,012
Posted By XL5

I'm no relation either, but he does have an...

I'm no relation either, but he does have an uncanny way of successfully calling the shots - should be mandatory reading for the integrated dive into debt and subsequent (hopefully with an economic...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2009, 09:52
Replies: 3,300
Views: 455,012
Posted By XL5

Tipping points: sorry to say that we've arrived...

Tipping points: sorry to say that we've arrived at one. This isn't a normal recession and what follows won't be a normal recovery. Chickens coming home etc and other metaphors. M3 + level of public...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jul 2009, 08:14
Replies: 3,300
Views: 455,012
Posted By XL5

I wish it was over, but I realistically doubt...

I wish it was over, but I realistically doubt that it is.

The unemployment timebomb is quietly ticking - Telegraph...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jul 2008, 11:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By XL5

Yes, but a cynic could well point out that the...

Yes, but a cynic could well point out that the tanker driver will probably experience less disappointment and career frustration along with demonstrably retaining the ability to flex industrial...
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Jul 2008, 10:41
Replies: 127
Views: 32,730
Posted By XL5

Flight Detent Errrr....surely you mean...

Flight Detent

Errrr....surely you mean Captain and Second Officer? Anything else would be, well, totally redundant.
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Jul 2008, 10:37
Replies: 127
Views: 32,730
Posted By XL5

A Google map search of KYIP (perhaps should be...

A Google map search of KYIP (perhaps should be renamed KRIP) shows a bunch of Electras lined up with several DC8s - Zantop logo type. Bet they have the information you're after although at the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2008, 07:51
Replies: 32
Views: 3,745
Posted By XL5

The trick, when times are bad, is to nibble away...

The trick, when times are bad, is to nibble away at the aviation thing (without committing yourself and thus not drowning in heavy debt) to be strategically placed at the top of the industry's...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2008, 08:03
Replies: 41
Views: 7,702
Posted By XL5

The DC8/JT3 reverse question. Yes, full reverse...

The DC8/JT3 reverse question. Yes, full reverse was available inflight on the inboards although it could only be applied outboard once the landing gear selector was in the down position. A wondrous...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2008, 05:27
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,904
Posted By XL5

This maybe of interest. NYTimes.com: For...

This maybe of interest.

NYTimes.com: For Pilots, Dreams Run Into Reality.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Mar 2008, 07:19
Replies: 197
Views: 20,164
Posted By XL5

The shareholders can affirmatively nod to BA...

The shareholders can affirmatively nod to BA management until their collective heads fall off - the fact remains that a sufficiently unified labour force prepared to strike over the issue will render...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2007, 05:19
Replies: 68
Views: 12,097
Posted By XL5

You Mr free at last, must be one of the old...

You Mr free at last, must be one of the old timers. Greetings grandad. :)

To answer your question: Err, no. But then I'm not close to 60 either, so I fail to see any merit to this age 60+...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2007, 04:36
Replies: 68
Views: 12,097
Posted By XL5

Airline flying is now a push button activity....

Airline flying is now a push button activity. Those ancient pilots having attained hard won skills honed by years of flying classics have seen those same skills atrophied by virtue of years spent...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2007, 22:14
Replies: 55
Views: 27,030
Posted By XL5

As a young first officer I too had problems...

As a young first officer I too had problems staying awake in the wee hours until a senior captain was good enough to let me in on one of the tricks of the trade.

"Feeling sleepy there are we...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2007, 22:13
Replies: 49
Views: 10,479
Posted By XL5

The seniority award was derived through binding...

The seniority award was derived through binding arbitration as agreed by both the USAir and America West union councils. Many factors were weighed, the award was made, but the final decision was not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2007, 16:05
Replies: 54
Views: 11,374
Posted By XL5

:= From Dogma, post #12. ...

:= From Dogma, post #12.




reltively? sight? The theory of relitivity by Albut Enstine on a web sight?

Dogma: Yet another empty HR suit. And so it goes. :rolleyes:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Mar 2007, 22:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,976
Posted By XL5

Thumbs up I have to agree that it is indeed a very nice...

I have to agree that it is indeed a very nice presentation. The descent of proud companies through an uncouth Darwinian struggle into bankruptcy and oblivion.

There are a few momentary clips...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Feb 2007, 15:47
Replies: 26
Views: 12,496
Posted By XL5

It was available in VHS the best part of a decade...

It was available in VHS the best part of a decade ago, also contains footage of the introduction of the L-1011 into BA's fleet. It was actually one of a series (about five in total?) released to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2007, 08:34
Replies: 122
Views: 31,787
Posted By XL5

Thumbs down The only truth which has come to light is the...

The only truth which has come to light is the advisability of having chart 10-9 open and viewable for consultation along with checking the heading bug when in position. A truth which may come to...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2007, 08:00
Replies: 122
Views: 31,787
Posted By XL5

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070118/ap_on_re_us/ke...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070118/ap_on_re_us/kentucky_crash_25


Louise Roselle, one of the attorneys representing victims' families, said the pilots' conversation about searching for other...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2007, 05:21
Replies: 1,067
Views: 210,798
Posted By XL5

Nail on the head.

Litebulbs:

Exactly, participation in a race to the bottom isn't a done deal. The first world isn't obligated to work to the terms of the third whether it be referenced to Flight or Cabin Crew....
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2007, 06:41
Replies: 54
Views: 19,933
Posted By XL5

Retirement chart origin.

The bumph in the preamble states that a Dr. Ephrem Cheng derived the chart with the study group being retirees of Boeing Aerospace, the data being provided by actual pension payments deposited in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2007, 04:41
Replies: 54
Views: 19,933
Posted By XL5

Danger Balance, as RAT-5 says, is everything. A typical...

Balance, as RAT-5 says, is everything. A typical airline day isn't a predicable nine-to-five (with lunch hour) and the relentless game played by every scheduling department to squeeze out the last...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2006, 04:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,815
Posted By XL5

Looking for nostalgia fuel? I've the S+L from Oct...

Looking for nostalgia fuel? I've the S+L from Oct '76. If you PM me your e-mail address I'll PDF format and send it to you.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/Heavyjet/size.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2006, 08:32
Replies: 44
Views: 13,768
Posted By XL5

Thumbs up Conan.T.L. My sensibilities not even mildly...

Conan.T.L. My sensibilities not even mildly scuffed, but sense of humour triggered by the depiction of village life. Things have obviously changed since Postman Pat did his rural rounds. Now, back to...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2006, 03:56
Replies: 44
Views: 13,768
Posted By XL5

Thread: OFF An Interesting website you've...

Thread: OFF

An Interesting website you've got there Conan. :ooh: Are you the bird with the bottle or the bald chap fighting back the wave of nausea? He has an excuse though as I'd also feel...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2006, 09:54
Replies: 40
Views: 16,074
Posted By XL5

The virtual millions to be made by selling the...

The virtual millions to be made by selling the report pales in comparison to the very many actual millions it will cost to mitigate the effects of fatigue by reducing crew duty times and hiring...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Oct 2006, 04:22
Replies: 20
Views: 6,794
Posted By XL5

Thumbs down I'd say yes to having been defeated with little...

I'd say yes to having been defeated with little prospect for recovery and I'm certain that a SWA type career isn't even what many had in mind when starting out. There are a few other places where...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Oct 2006, 06:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,279
Posted By XL5

Question Interesting entry door.

Looking at the Victor's entry door it's apparent that it's not of the plug type, which is the very best kind to have for pressurized aircraft as it cannot fail (allegedly). But then perhaps rapid...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2006, 02:18
Replies: 153
Views: 30,156
Posted By XL5

Angel Bumped from a DC-8 because of weight problems?...

Bumped from a DC-8 because of weight problems? Simply an exercise in paperwork: show a greater taxi or trip burn and hey presto, everyone rides.

I'm afraid the crew didn't try too hard to help you...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Sep 2006, 08:51
Replies: 210
Views: 123,375
Posted By XL5

Post The throttle swap from the pilot's perspective...

The throttle swap from the pilot's perspective isn't too astonishing, less understandable is why the flight engineer/support pilot didn't question the lack of thrust on both inboards.
It's also a...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2006, 11:02
Replies: 601
Views: 346,549
Posted By XL5

For real jondc9?

A fuel truck on the runway? A fuel truck? The ubiquitous tongue in cheek simulator scenario for a low level go-around and you, jondc9 the magnificent, self appointed mouth piece of aviation safety...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2006, 09:37
Replies: 601
Views: 346,549
Posted By XL5

I repeat, it wasn't the tower's fault.

No ZH-127. You fail to understand the concept of pilot in command along with its attendent authority and responsibility. Your bleating on about ATC's short comings is naive to the point of being...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2006, 09:20
Replies: 601
Views: 346,549
Posted By XL5

Post Nothing to do with the tower.

Tower under-staffed or tower over-staffed: totally irrelevant. There was nothing wrong with the clearance as issued and there was nothing wrong with the assigned runway - but the aircraft didn't use...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2006, 08:39
Replies: 545
Views: 101,099
Posted By XL5

Cool I'll play devil's advocate on this one. ...

I'll play devil's advocate on this one.

From Lucifer

Sometimes this intensive learning achieves little, it can in fact prove counter productive. True that it's a vehicle for rapidly hauling...
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