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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Feb 2016, 09:04
Replies: 211
Views: 63,323
Posted By Whoosh1999

I'm intrigued by this pending atrocity! I...

I'm intrigued by this pending atrocity!

I presume Curtain, you are referring to the fact that 27000 CX employees and their spouses and their offspring, on their FOC 11s, will be able to muscle...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2014, 09:06
Replies: 53
Views: 25,594
Posted By Whoosh1999

In the GR1 the back seat could not monitor the...

In the GR1 the back seat could not monitor the TFR. The TFR display was via a Scope just below the coaming on the left hand side of the front instrument dash. There were differences in display...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2013, 05:00
Replies: 141
Views: 30,455
Posted By Whoosh1999

Fact is, like it or not, the Voyager team (mil...

Fact is, like it or not, the Voyager team (mil and civ) are achieving dispatch rates that would make your average airline blush.

That's a big claim. Almost as credible as a Daily Mail statement.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2013, 16:23
Replies: 30
Views: 9,247
Posted By Whoosh1999

Served with Rich on IX(B) at Bruggen. Always the...

Served with Rich on IX(B) at Bruggen. Always the life and soul of the party but a top aviator and someone I thoroughly enjoyed flying with.

Last saw him at home 4 years ago and despite his...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd Oct 2012, 13:11
Replies: 129
Views: 151,367
Posted By Whoosh1999

Fooey! You just can't let go! You must have...

Fooey! You just can't let go! You must have loved it here after all! :D:D
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2012, 13:18
Replies: 154
Views: 27,884
Posted By Whoosh1999

And how long will it take someone to bite on that...

And how long will it take someone to bite on that one Courtney? :}
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Sep 2012, 05:16
Replies: 11
Views: 4,733
Posted By Whoosh1999

Thumbs up Good balanced response Giggerty! :ok: Ah...

Good balanced response Giggerty! :ok:

Ah Kathey! Such a happy soul! I'm so glad you find working at KA such a fulfilling experience and are so keen to pass on your positive thoughts to the rest of...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Sep 2012, 05:06
Replies: 17
Views: 14,856
Posted By Whoosh1999

lkcmss2000 I think you might find that the...

lkcmss2000

I think you might find that the "everybody who is pointing their fingers at him" has recently been banned from this forum and some of his posts may have been removed. I don't know what...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Jun 2012, 06:27
Replies: 39
Views: 19,805
Posted By Whoosh1999

Kathey, Interesting numbers. Not sure where...

Kathey,

Interesting numbers. Not sure where you got the 280 FOs number from when we only have a total of 400 pilots period, including management pilots, and pilot number 240 has just been...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Jun 2012, 06:34
Replies: 39
Views: 19,805
Posted By Whoosh1999

Not sure where 747ANC is getting his numbers from...

Not sure where 747ANC is getting his numbers from regarding nine years to command. Similarly, I'm not sure about the statement that there is no expansion. Currently, there are a minimum of 2 new...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Jul 2011, 07:21
Replies: 8
Views: 7,220
Posted By Whoosh1999

I think you will find there is a big difference...

I think you will find there is a big difference for the cadets in the first 4 years. Most importantly, after 4 years the KA cadet will be a Senior FO with the appropriate pay for the rank and will...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jun 2011, 15:36
Replies: 40
Views: 9,544
Posted By Whoosh1999

Wiggy, "And at the risk of utter thread...

Wiggy,

"And at the risk of utter thread drift I raise you the Cat's Cradle at East Retford"

I'll see your Cat's Cradle and raise you The Buck at Rufforth!! ;)


Steve,

Great video -...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jun 2011, 06:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,730
Posted By Whoosh1999

Excellent video - thanks for posting. I know...

Excellent video - thanks for posting. I know many of the airfields you mentioned and took lots of pictures of them in the 80's. Alas, the photos like the airfields are just memories.......
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2011, 07:41
Replies: 50
Views: 6,664
Posted By Whoosh1999

I'd go with the more beer!! :ok:

I'd go with the more beer!! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2010, 14:45
Replies: 64
Views: 18,043
Posted By Whoosh1999

HRS1992, Whilst I left the UAS system in...

HRS1992,

Whilst I left the UAS system in '02, I remember that from '00 we had to send all our potential students to OASC for medical. I know of one candidate who was not forthcoming with his...
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Sep 2009, 10:55
Replies: 13
Views: 2,242
Posted By Whoosh1999

The A330 is flown very successfully and...

The A330 is flown very successfully and profitably out here in the Far East on shorthaul sectors. Our shortest sector is only 50 minutes and the jet does the job very economically. I'm surprised...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2009, 17:17
Replies: 57
Views: 16,597
Posted By Whoosh1999

IMHO, The VC10 was the best: the ability to tank...

IMHO, The VC10 was the best: the ability to tank two at a time from a stable platform, with a great flexible crew was worth its weight in AVTUR. i always used to chuckle when arriving at a KC-10...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jan 2009, 14:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,679
Posted By Whoosh1999

And the "old classic croaker" isn't on A-scale...

And the "old classic croaker" isn't on A-scale either. Its amazing how much garbage can flow from a keyboard!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Nov 2008, 04:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,821
Posted By Whoosh1999

Looks like you'll be the easy one to spot in KA...

Looks like you'll be the easy one to spot in KA House, Krone, being the bright shade of green you obviously are.

You also have no concept of what went on with the freighter - the writing was on...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2007, 16:31
Replies: 78
Views: 20,359
Posted By Whoosh1999

I took many passengers flying in my time in the...

I took many passengers flying in my time in the RAF, mostly in the Tornado. I always felt it was important that the pax enjoyed the trip to the fullest. If they were pre-occupied with the thought...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Nov 2007, 14:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,469
Posted By Whoosh1999

Starskate

Yes KA is owned by CX. At the moment, it is more of a stepping stone to get a -400 rating although the numbers of Airbus guys leaving is increasing too. The next couple of months will be very...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2007, 14:03
Replies: 53
Views: 8,125
Posted By Whoosh1999

I'm happy I left!!

I'm happy I left!!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2007, 14:14
Replies: 88
Views: 21,129
Posted By Whoosh1999

Having left 5 years ago after a mostly FJ career,...

Having left 5 years ago after a mostly FJ career, I can assure you that there is such a shortage of pilots globally, that you should have little difficulty finding a job. Out here in HKG, all 5...
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