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Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2022, 00:51
Replies: 20
Views: 9,506
Posted By 3db

I think the bean counters know - even if we don't.

I think the bean counters know - even if we don't.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2022, 02:07
Replies: 267
Views: 86,279
Posted By 3db

I was told by a BA Cpt in the 1970's a low...

I was told by a BA Cpt in the 1970's a low approach was required at Skiathos. A note on the approach plate stated you had to check the harbour had the correct lights showing it was closed before...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jun 2022, 00:01
Replies: 5
Views: 3,240
Posted By 3db

Unscheduled landing

GB News is reporting a plane carrying the Earl and Countess of Wessex has made an unschedules landing due to technical issues. No further details
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th May 2022, 22:50
Replies: 126
Views: 37,500
Posted By 3db

Hi Tim, One resource I have not seen mentioned...

Hi Tim,
One resource I have not seen mentioned is the Honourable Company of Air Pilots.

https://www.airpilots.org/

They offer flying scholarships (now closed for 2022) most years for a ppl...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jan 2022, 13:28
Replies: 41
Views: 13,807
Posted By 3db

The price point is always the major consideration...

The price point is always the major consideration in domestic kit. This can introduce major design compromises, mainly based on probability. You are right proper testing is the way forward, but who...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jan 2022, 19:36
Replies: 41
Views: 13,807
Posted By 3db

andrasz Even more interesting, this was in the...

andrasz
Even more interesting, this was in the mid 1990’s but before Dec 1999. As part of the monthly calibration check of our navigation kit (typical aircraft commercial kit, albeit one receiver...
Forum: Middle East
19th Jan 2022, 16:43
Replies: 41
Views: 13,807
Posted By 3db

Andrasz 1G analogue mobile phones were a...

Andrasz

1G analogue mobile phones were a major problem. At that time I was involved in flight inspection (testing Navaids, including the ILS). I calibrated our kit every month, on the test bench....
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2021, 21:08
Replies: 72
Views: 15,254
Posted By 3db

It rather baffles me what the problem is the...

It rather baffles me what the problem is the French have (other than no interest). When lots of migrants were crossing from Turkey to the Greek Islands last year, the EU gave Turkey a sum of money...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Sep 2021, 00:20
Replies: 11
Views: 3,096
Posted By 3db

Ramco sell surplus Government stock, as well as...

Ramco sell surplus Government stock, as well as commercial disposal of overstock/failed companies inventories.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Sep 2021, 12:15
Replies: 11
Views: 3,096
Posted By 3db

Meteor airframe for auction

Just in case its of interest:
https://auctions.ramco.uk/auctions/7958/ramco-10314
Modest opening bid as well.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Dec 2020, 00:06
Replies: 0
Views: 1,183
Posted By 3db

TK7798 6 Dec 20

Schedule SAW-STN, returned to SAW about 1.5hours after departure from SAW (according to FR24). Anyone know reason? No priority squawk. Landed safely.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2020, 21:26
Replies: 1,128
Views: 477,937
Posted By 3db

Thanks "His dudeness".

Thanks "His dudeness".
Forum: Rumours & News
28th May 2020, 10:40
Replies: 1,128
Views: 477,937
Posted By 3db

I *think* Sun Express is another trading...

I *think* Sun Express is another trading name/subsidiary of Turkish Airlines - who have a lot of 737's.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Apr 2020, 11:07
Replies: 30
Views: 16,606
Posted By 3db

I wouldn't say conspiracy, just some information...

I wouldn't say conspiracy, just some information is being withheld. I don’t want to make the airline/flight public in case some “rule bending” is taking place that would make it more difficult in...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2020, 23:31
Replies: 30
Views: 16,606
Posted By 3db

I do think we are being kept in the dark over...

I do think we are being kept in the dark over some aspects of the flights. Last week my wife was on a repatriation flight from Terminal 2 LHR. Destination board showed one airport only for that...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2020, 15:26
Replies: 30
Views: 5,586
Posted By 3db

I've used it twice, both times a long time ago in...

I've used it twice, both times a long time ago in the USA. Once in Terminal Control Area of a large Internation airport, my single comms radio failed (some schools are real cheapskates with no...
Forum: Middle East
26th May 2019, 21:09
Replies: 52
Views: 53,720
Posted By 3db

Also note the AAIB web site does not mention the...

Also note the AAIB web site does not mention the accident, to a G reg A/C. Something doesn't tie up here, at least on the information available at the present time. Flight inspection is different...
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2019, 10:17
Replies: 52
Views: 53,720
Posted By 3db

Anyone know if FlightRadar24 tracks non schedule...

Anyone know if FlightRadar24 tracks non schedule flights? If yes, how do you find them. In my day (over 20yrs ago) Transponder was on with discreet squawk. If correct, Mushrif Park is the approach...
Forum: Middle East
17th May 2019, 17:24
Replies: 52
Views: 53,720
Posted By 3db

Difficult to have any idea what could have...

Difficult to have any idea what could have happened. The manoeuvres are all well within aircraft performance, nothing special in that sense. Also, as they are usually within 10miles or so of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jan 2019, 19:15
Replies: 80
Views: 30,268
Posted By 3db

Final 3 greens About 5-7 years ago I made my...

Final 3 greens
About 5-7 years ago I made my first booking with a LoCo. Booking software insisted wife and myself could sit on same seat - couldn't change anything on-line. Contacted customer...
Forum: Medical & Health
1st Sep 2018, 01:13
Replies: 101
Views: 55,877
Posted By 3db

Tonker, As tescoapp states, you need to measure...

Tonker, As tescoapp states, you need to measure your own blood/glucose. I purchased a £14 inc delivery machine (a nexus gluco rx, the same as my NHS GP group supply, so as a diabetic I get the NHS...
Forum: Medical & Health
29th Aug 2018, 18:46
Replies: 101
Views: 55,877
Posted By 3db

tonker. Less than 48 HbA1c mmol/mol is usually...

tonker. Less than 48 HbA1c mmol/mol is usually considered good control, you are very marginally outside this. As the test is backward looking over 2-3months, I doubt you will see much change in a...
Forum: Medical & Health
18th Aug 2018, 10:33
Replies: 101
Views: 55,877
Posted By 3db

glad rag, pleased it is working for you. ...

glad rag, pleased it is working for you.

When I was diagnosed T2 by an AME in 2004 I weighed 127kg and am 1.85m tall (well overweight) I have lost 25-30kg over time (initially fast, then slowly),...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Aug 2018, 11:07
Replies: 101
Views: 55,877
Posted By 3db

Tescoapp, Totally agree. I don't think diates...

Tescoapp,
Totally agree. I don't think diates is understood by doctors. As you say, I think multipl things are going on and the answer is tabs/insulin. I think it is far more complex than that. ...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Aug 2018, 13:56
Replies: 101
Views: 55,877
Posted By 3db

Driftdown, Are you on Insulin? I know most T1...

Driftdown,
Are you on Insulin? I know most T1 diabetics are treated with insulin. I have looked at the CAA web site, but found the information confusing - hence came here for practicle guidence.
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Aug 2018, 18:20
Replies: 101
Views: 55,877
Posted By 3db

As I said, diagnose in 2004 when I lost my...

As I said, diagnose in 2004 when I lost my medical. I don't think that now qualifies as an "early case". Also been very careful with carbs/weight loss/exercise for many years, but 1 month ago had...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Aug 2018, 11:35
Replies: 101
Views: 55,877
Posted By 3db

I don't think a low carb diet will reverse an...

I don't think a low carb diet will reverse an insulin injecting patient. I was diagnosed in 2004 and had my medical withdrawn same date, haven't flow since. Been advised the CAA is more tolerant of...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Aug 2018, 11:58
Replies: 101
Views: 55,877
Posted By 3db

Diabetes

Years ago I held a FAA class 1 medical. I lost it due to diabetes type 2, the FAA still don't allow diabetics who inject insulin to fly. I understand the CAA (I live mainly in the UK) might. I am...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Nov 2017, 00:13
Replies: 7
Views: 5,695
Posted By 3db

Florida plane crash caught on dashcam

BBC are reporting an aircraft crash has been caught on dashcam in Florida, USA. Nothing further yet. My guess is its a light aircraft - time will tell.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2017, 19:45
Replies: 11
Views: 12,028
Posted By 3db

I am with Station Calling on this one. I also...

I am with Station Calling on this one. I also would never fly FR, but on this occasion MOL has actually done aviation a favour in my view.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jun 2017, 10:56
Replies: 634
Views: 303,392
Posted By 3db

Nobody thought RR Aero would go bust in 1971, but...

Nobody thought RR Aero would go bust in 1971, but it did. You need to plan for these things, independent pension funds 100% funded being one item. If BA was to fold after Brexit, it would be more...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jun 2017, 21:10
Replies: 634
Views: 303,392
Posted By 3db

Peter47 I agree I see dangers ahead. I worked...

Peter47
I agree I see dangers ahead. I worked in a different industry, but noted the same general thinking. A real problem as I see it, is for retired staff. If BA goes bust (I have no indication...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
26th May 2017, 19:12
Replies: 56
Views: 36,835
Posted By 3db

You never know

A long long time ago, when I was about 15yrs old, took a flight (without parents) from LHR to Jersey, in a viscount. In the cruise I noticed a crack across the top of the LHS inside engine mount,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Jan 2017, 20:13
Replies: 14
Views: 4,663
Posted By 3db

De-icing my foot! They are trying to quickly cool...

De-icing my foot! They are trying to quickly cool the water for the Raki for the pre-flight drink. Notice they complied with regs and did not walk on the wings! OK, I'll get my hat and coat! Alan...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2016, 09:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,620
Posted By 3db

FAA current

This is my username, the FAA do know if you have a current medical - which gives an indication if you are current. The medical application also requires the number of hours flown in the last 6...
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