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Search: Posts Made By: The Flying Stool
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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Mar 2024, 19:19
Replies: 4,437
Views: 631,351
Posted By The Flying Stool

It's not puzzling at all. It's quite common and...

It's not puzzling at all. It's quite common and many museums and airfields etc host similar events in the darker months. Enthusiasts buy tickets to take photos of aircraft that are usually flood lit...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Jan 2024, 17:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Posted By The Flying Stool

Virtually all airlines are hiring like crazy at...

Virtually all airlines are hiring like crazy at present. It may not be what you want to hear but a short/medium term to getting back flying would be to consider the airlines and then consider biz jet...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jan 2024, 09:16
Replies: 360
Views: 168,827
Posted By The Flying Stool

It may be in support of another forthcoming...

It may be in support of another forthcoming charter /contract with the Embraers or ATRs. When Eastern had the E190 and ATR operating out of Lisbon for TAP, a J41 was used before the charter to take...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Nov 2023, 20:53
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By The Flying Stool

Are you sure it was Eric Winkle Brown? He wasn't...

Are you sure it was Eric Winkle Brown? He wasn't born until 1920 so would have only been 17-18 at this point. His autobiography (Wings in My Sleeve) states he was a student in Germany at this point...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2023, 12:02
Replies: 41
Views: 7,963
Posted By The Flying Stool

Numerous UK airlines have gone bust in recent...

Numerous UK airlines have gone bust in recent years such as XL, Monarch and Thomas Cook to name a few. I worked at Thomas Cook. The last crew into our base on the evening they went bust were told to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Nov 2023, 12:53
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

Jet2's A321NEOs have CFM Leap engines rather than...

Jet2's A321NEOs have CFM Leap engines rather than Pratt and Whitney's so they won't be affected by this. There are delays in receiving raw materials for the engines however. They are being paid a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Oct 2023, 20:27
Replies: 55
Views: 11,520
Posted By The Flying Stool

As has been said above, the forward fuselage of...

As has been said above, the forward fuselage of the 707, 727 and the 737 is the same.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2023, 11:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,901
Posted By The Flying Stool

There is no difference to look at or indeed...

There is no difference to look at or indeed operationally. It consists of the flaps and slats deploying in a very slightly different order, speed brakes deploying by an additional 2-3 degrees on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2023, 09:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,901
Posted By The Flying Stool

Most B738s built after around 2012 are SFP...

Most B738s built after around 2012 are SFP aircraft if that helps.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2023, 14:50
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

The NEOs seat 232 passengers where as the CEOs...

The NEOs seat 232 passengers where as the CEOs seat 220 passengers. When more A321NEOs are delivered, I can see the CEOs being disposed of as they are a bit of an oddball in the fleet.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Sep 2023, 20:05
Replies: 37
Views: 3,015
Posted By The Flying Stool

Transfering of registration between airframes

Something odd has happened which I had always presumed wasn't possible under the UK CAA but here goes.

Titan airways provide an Airbus A321 NEO to the UK government for VIP duties and was most...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Sep 2023, 20:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,503
Posted By The Flying Stool

I think it's a FR24 issue. Several aircraft seem...

I think it's a FR24 issue. Several aircraft seem to have kinked to the north in a similar area then continued on their route.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Aug 2023, 08:44
Replies: 1,629
Views: 529,601
Posted By The Flying Stool

A combination of a short, wet runway, slack...

A combination of a short, wet runway, slack winds, low air pressure and a heavy aircraft. It hasn't been explained properly but basically it can take off, just not with enough fuel to get all the way...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2023, 07:22
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

The newer aircraft are classed as "SFP" (Short...

The newer aircraft are classed as "SFP" (Short Field Performance). It means they have minor differences such as the order the slats/flaps deploy. As Newcastle's runway can sometimes be performance...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd May 2023, 19:10
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

Originally, they were planning on having 7 A321...

Originally, they were planning on having 7 A321 NEOs in service for the summer. One has been delivered so far with the second due in the coming weeks. They are delayed due to issues obtaining raw...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd May 2023, 15:07
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

Here's an interesting development- Jet2 have...

Here's an interesting development- Jet2 have bought ex Titan Airways 757 G-ZAPX and re-registered it as G-LSAO. Initially it was thought to be to be used for spares, however, it's a 2000 model with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2023, 11:46
Replies: 536
Views: 253,601
Posted By The Flying Stool

Wasn't there a plan that all of the E145s would...

Wasn't there a plan that all of the E145s would receive their heavy maintenance at Willis at Teesside? This would mean aircraft wouldn't have to be flown to Portugal or even the USA for C and D...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Apr 2023, 11:26
Replies: 155
Views: 17,888
Posted By The Flying Stool

BAE currently have two flight ops departments,...

BAE currently have two flight ops departments, BAE (Air) based at Warton with 2x E145s and 1x B738 and then BAE (Marine) at Barrow which has x4 B200s.

Other flight ops departments in the UK are:...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Mar 2023, 23:05
Replies: 360
Views: 168,827
Posted By The Flying Stool

The E190 (G-CLSN) hasn't flown in quite a while....

The E190 (G-CLSN) hasn't flown in quite a while. Has it been returned from lease and the E170 is replacing it?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Feb 2023, 11:26
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

The problem with Cape Verde is that it's just a...

The problem with Cape Verde is that it's just a bit too far away. Operating an A321 there would require a night stop. That massively increases costs. As some have already mentioned, TUI operate the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2023, 09:28
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

My six year old daughter recently said 'oh it's...

My six year old daughter recently said 'oh it's the holiday song' when she heard it played on the radio. The marketing obviously works.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2023, 22:52
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

Overplayed? It's literally played once amongst...

Overplayed? It's literally played once amongst other songs during boarding. The backing track is used for pre-recorded announcements but that's the only time the actual song is played. It's a common...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jan 2023, 18:26
Replies: 1,629
Views: 529,601
Posted By The Flying Stool

If anyone picks up NCL-BHD, Emerald Airways would...

If anyone picks up NCL-BHD, Emerald Airways would be a good bet. The problem is they only have three aircraft on their UK AOC at present to operate from Belfast City. It may come at some point...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jan 2023, 08:51
Replies: 23
Views: 11,908
Posted By The Flying Stool

This is an old thread from 2008. The aircraft has...

This is an old thread from 2008. The aircraft has been fully cosmetically restored and sits in the grounds of the Avro museum. It is in good condition and it's future is secure.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jan 2023, 23:05
Replies: 1,629
Views: 529,601
Posted By The Flying Stool

Regarding G-JZHK diversion- it suffered an...

Regarding G-JZHK diversion- it suffered an instrument failure which precluded it flying in icing conditions. It's raining in Newcastle (airframe icing conditions) and gin clear in Manchester. I was...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Dec 2022, 14:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,196
Posted By The Flying Stool

It seems like that along with traditional belly...

It seems like that along with traditional belly cargo. However, the aircraft must have been purchased very cheaply for a relatively new and capable airframe.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2022, 20:07
Replies: 3,523
Views: 733,318
Posted By The Flying Stool

Not much cargo on an F406. It's load could be put...

Not much cargo on an F406. It's load could be put in the back of a transit van.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Nov 2022, 08:58
Replies: 3,523
Views: 733,318
Posted By The Flying Stool

As an example, Jet2 will always try and divert to...

As an example, Jet2 will always try and divert to a company base where possible, if that isn't possible, divert to an operating destination. TUI do the same. The best we can hope for for diversions...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Nov 2022, 14:44
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

The 733s are perfect to operate on low density...

The 733s are perfect to operate on low density routes from Leeds. Similar fuel burn to the 738s. Some of them are the last ones built, newer than the 738s in some cases. They are fully owned and are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2022, 17:30
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

Southampton as a base is very unlikely. It lacks...

Southampton as a base is very unlikely. It lacks the runway length, apron space or terminal size. Even when the airport is expanded, its unlikely to be anywhere near ready for an operation such as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2022, 19:54
Replies: 26
Views: 6,197
Posted By The Flying Stool

Can you give any more information? Russian...

Can you give any more information? Russian aircraft are currently frequent in Turkey, Egypt etc
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Oct 2022, 16:34
Replies: 74
Views: 7,627
Posted By The Flying Stool

An omission of the Vulcan on my part. However,...

An omission of the Vulcan on my part. However, its early displays after its return to flight were actually quite dull. At Sunderland in around 2010 for example, it flew a very sedate display which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Oct 2022, 08:12
Replies: 74
Views: 7,627
Posted By The Flying Stool

Definately an excuse. The Sunderland Airshow had...

Definately an excuse. The Sunderland Airshow had been in decline for a number of years before the universal covid/climate change excuse. During the 2019 airshow, a BAC Strikemaster burst at tyre on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Sep 2022, 13:15
Replies: 1,946
Views: 1,045,185
Posted By The Flying Stool

First A321NEO due in the spring. Based Manchester...

First A321NEO due in the spring. Based Manchester initially.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2022, 16:08
Replies: 1,502
Views: 546,876
Posted By The Flying Stool

So is it closing full stop or just closing to...

So is it closing full stop or just closing to passenger flights. Where does this leave large tennants such as 2Excel and NPAS etc who also operate non commercial air transport?
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