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Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2019, 05:41
Replies: 50
Views: 22,234
Posted By Thrush

HPa

its all to do with the US habit of knocking off the “2” so 29.91 becomes 991 on the RT.... There was an Airprox a while ago in the Shetland Isles between a US crew in a Kimg Air and an ATR. That’s...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2019, 00:03
Replies: 47
Views: 27,218
Posted By Thrush

I’ve survived not having a degree. It’s merely a...

I’ve survived not having a degree. It’s merely a measure of your “leaning ability” but there are other yardsticks which can be used. Such as IQ testing. Much as I hate the HR bollox it could be used...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2016, 04:48
Replies: 1,224
Views: 976,724
Posted By Thrush

Compass Testing is a waste of time. Maybe...

Compass Testing is a waste of time. Maybe relevant when a pilot is very new and just out of flying school, but that's all - not at 1500+ hours as Norwegian want. Some decent hours on a turboprop are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2016, 04:39
Replies: 1,224
Views: 976,724
Posted By Thrush

It does seem like the UK and Irish were at the...

It does seem like the UK and Irish were at the forefront of Pay to Fly which IMHO was the start of the slippery slope. British Midland and Ryanair started it all with P2F and the others followed so...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Sep 2015, 13:17
Replies: 5
Views: 7,984
Posted By Thrush

It talks about "14 bases". So must be both long...

It talks about "14 bases". So must be both long and short-haul.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Sep 2015, 12:58
Replies: 5
Views: 7,984
Posted By Thrush

"Norwegian" Pilots Unhappy....

Oh dear... And it all held so much promise. Any "Norwegian" pilots care to comment?
https://www.eurocockpit.be/stories/20150921/expansion-on-shaky-ground-norwegian-pilots-rate-their-airline
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2015, 14:37
Replies: 44
Views: 50,758
Posted By Thrush

Cover up

Disgusting cover up I suspect knowing the Norwegian culture. I had more strange handshakes when I was up there than you could ever imagine. Everyone seemed to be at it...!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Mar 2015, 20:03
Replies: 258
Views: 140,764
Posted By Thrush

All you Jet2 boys - Meeson is a mate of Kjos so...

All you Jet2 boys - Meeson is a mate of Kjos so don't come along moaning when Big Phil issues your new contracts.... Has honour deserted everyone who is flying the :mad: DY flights in the Scandi...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jun 2014, 21:28
Replies: 62
Views: 33,732
Posted By Thrush

Excellent stuff! Well done to all crew involved....

Excellent stuff! Well done to all crew involved. Tea and medals all round I hope.
A and C is spot on. Why would you hinder the fire brigade by dropping the flaps to 40...?! Cracking call by the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2014, 14:14
Replies: 62
Views: 63,735
Posted By Thrush

Having operated there for many years, I can...

Having operated there for many years, I can report the winds are, indeed, "fickle". But give me FNC any day over any of the Alpine airports with the go-round towards the mountains.

And if you...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2014, 13:47
Replies: 62
Views: 63,735
Posted By Thrush

Good pics airway… Looks like a fair bit of...

Good pics airway… Looks like a fair bit of damage that even the longer SP bumper would not have helped. I notice it was from LBA…. Management pilots on a day out…? I wonder.
More used to the -300...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2014, 12:45
Replies: 62
Views: 63,735
Posted By Thrush

BOAC.. Duh! I'll put my brain in gear. On a day...

BOAC.. Duh! I'll put my brain in gear. On a day off…! I suppose it would depend on the weight/fuel/weather/winds etc on the day, but unpressurized after a thump you'd not get far.

And thanks to...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2014, 11:11
Replies: 62
Views: 63,735
Posted By Thrush

Ah. On landing. That's different then if it...

Ah. On landing. That's different then if it didn't scrape on takeoff and return to FNC. And if it's more common on landing, it's odd, but I stand corrected!

But surely the cartridge is there to...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2014, 09:23
Replies: 62
Views: 63,735
Posted By Thrush

When the windsocks on the airfield point in...

When the windsocks on the airfield point in different directions and the winds all have names, this must raise an eyebrow…. Tailstrikes on take off are the more common of the two here and usually...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Feb 2014, 14:48
Replies: 2
Views: 4,893
Posted By Thrush

XL Boss Phil Wyatt maybe in court. At last

It seems that PWC, liquidators of Goldtrail, are on the trail of Phil Wyatt, the weeping-on-tv-losing-£millions sometime and alleged boss of XL/Viking/Kiss/Meridian. Even Wabi, Meridian's ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Feb 2014, 14:44
Replies: 6
Views: 4,722
Posted By Thrush

Invest $120K and earn $20K….?

The dream is still up there and some, but not as many, are still paying a small fortune for flight training….

Potential pilots must read: What Can New Pilots Make? Near Minimum Wage - Yahoo...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2013, 18:58
Replies: 64
Views: 44,308
Posted By Thrush

Boeing Bulletin

There is a Bulletin which came out back in October, I think. Your lot must be slow at publishing them to crews. Especially on such a critical subject...

Prior to de icing, set stab to calculated...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
9th Dec 2013, 16:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,786
Posted By Thrush

EASA FTLs From the Horse's Mouth

I'm not quite sure where to post this.

I've been on these FTLs now for 8 months and want people to know - I'm EXHAUSTED.

6 or 7 earlies in a row with multi sector days.... No protection from...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Oct 2013, 13:09
Replies: 75
Views: 39,156
Posted By Thrush

If anyone is interested the UK CAA have issued an...

If anyone is interested the UK CAA have issued an IN on this issue:

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/sarg-IN_Training%20and%20Testingv1_300913.pdf

As an experienced Examiner I had cause to write to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2013, 13:04
Replies: 77
Views: 25,514
Posted By Thrush

Do we remember Virgin Sun...? Different...

Do we remember Virgin Sun...? Different product/market, but....

Many of us have worked for operators where the SLF are "tricked", but they seem happy as long as they get their miles-cards filled...
Forum: Nordic Forum
21st Mar 2013, 23:08
Replies: 187
Views: 100,112
Posted By Thrush

Standard practice to have a safety pilot for the...

Standard practice to have a safety pilot for the first few sectors in all airlines that I have been with. AKA Paperwork Bitch. And Chief Brewer-up.:eek:

Not too sure I'd be happy with an airline...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2013, 08:48
Replies: 45
Views: 14,685
Posted By Thrush

I agree Roy. They must be fantastic fliers, with...

I agree Roy. They must be fantastic fliers, with brains that work out the 3 times table quicker than anyone else on this planet. Amazing and other superlative words just cannot describe how good...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2013, 10:23
Replies: 45
Views: 14,685
Posted By Thrush

Non. Je parle bien français. J'ai travaillé en...

Non. Je parle bien français. J'ai travaillé en Afrique française des années.

But I expect a Type Rated FO on a sim ride for a job....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Dec 2012, 23:34
Replies: 45
Views: 14,685
Posted By Thrush

Exclamation Rude and Arrogant Tossers

I got through Day 1. Their poxy q and a session that passes for an interview... I was asked about Boeing Bulletins....! Specific to their airline !! Waste of time. And the arrogance of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2012, 21:21
Replies: 226
Views: 89,240
Posted By Thrush

ABPs

Just a thought....

Why don't the CAA EASA or whoever insist that we adopt the same rule as in the US when I worked there.....? If you identified yourself at check in as Police, Fire, Ambulance,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jul 2012, 16:13
Replies: 60
Views: 45,144
Posted By Thrush

Some info from my spies: Present contracts...

Some info from my spies:

Present contracts are HEL and AGP with LPA (winter only) in the pipeline. All contacts are via the agencies, including Arpi, the local one which has long standing ties...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Mar 2012, 15:41
Replies: 0
Views: 2,000
Posted By Thrush

First2Resource Agency?

Does anyone have any info on this agency? Maybe a one man band...?

I've never heard of them before, but they seem to be advertising on aviationjobsearch for 320 drivers with a European base....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Feb 2012, 03:41
Replies: 5
Views: 2,347
Posted By Thrush

I notice a recent trend towards a degree...

I notice a recent trend towards a degree requirement but this seems to be only for jobs in US influenced areas of the world. (USA, S America, Philippines etc)
Crusty old buggers like me never went...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Feb 2012, 09:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,805
Posted By Thrush

Mollymawk.de

Mollymawk.de
Forum: African Aviation
1st Feb 2012, 21:15
Replies: 40
Views: 33,481
Posted By Thrush

Thanks for the excellent feedback! I'll have...

Thanks for the excellent feedback!

I'll have to think long and hard about this one..... Have thought, and moved on!

Thanks again for the heads up!
Forum: African Aviation
1st Feb 2012, 15:50
Replies: 40
Views: 33,481
Posted By Thrush

Rwandair? Any info

Anyone got a contact for Rwandair? How do they recruit DECs on the -800 and who to deal with.
Also, any info on the Ts n Cs would be appreciated.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Sep 2011, 22:26
Replies: 238
Views: 139,285
Posted By Thrush

Backtrack A "Standard Landing" for the 738,...

Backtrack

A "Standard Landing" for the 738, according to Mr Boeing, is with 2 autopilots engaged down the ILS to an autoland. It does not have to be anything to do with Cat 3.

There but for...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jan 2011, 19:09
Replies: 50
Views: 48,438
Posted By Thrush

No. Sorry! And I've also lost track of the...

No. Sorry!

And I've also lost track of the Ex Royal Air Force officer (Air Traffic) who faked his logbook hours until found out by Airtours (Now Thomas Cook). At least he was prosecuted by the UK...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Oct 2010, 08:53
Replies: 33
Views: 27,560
Posted By Thrush

Most of the pilots and cc should be familiar with...

Most of the pilots and cc should be familiar with the Employment Tribunal procedure as they are Ex XL and have been through it all before with Stat Redund and Protective Awards etc etc. As I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Aug 2010, 09:53
Replies: 502
Views: 200,925
Posted By Thrush

Bye Bye Sunwing......

So, Phil Wyatt aka Black Pearl Investments and brother Dim Jim have done it again.

BUT from a professional pilot's point of view they (Viking) employ quite a lot of British pilots at a time when...
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