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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Nov 2021, 05:30
Replies: 777
Views: 250,027
Posted By airsmiles

WHBM There were no holding delays. Both...

WHBM

There were no holding delays. Both departures were delayed at the runway thresholds as BA1 using the 27R ‘landing’ runway has to wait for a gap in the arrival stream.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2021, 18:27
Replies: 40
Views: 7,737
Posted By airsmiles

Another was G-AZJA.

Another was G-AZJA.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Dec 2015, 06:42
Replies: 1,319
Views: 602,892
Posted By airsmiles

There was a time when everyone used to work...

There was a time when everyone used to work together to get the job done regardless and experience counted at least as much as qualifications. These days most employees are just treated as resources,...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2014, 20:55
Replies: 172
Views: 72,705
Posted By airsmiles

Did this thread come to any definite conclusion...

Did this thread come to any definite conclusion about Tarrant Rushton's use for V-bomber QRA dispersal. My local friends say that 4 Valiants used to visit periodically and the photo attached clearly...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Mar 2014, 14:56
Replies: 60
Views: 13,508
Posted By airsmiles

On a recent LHR-LAX flight with Air New Zealand I...

On a recent LHR-LAX flight with Air New Zealand I suffered the passenger from hell. Little brat in the row ahead without a word just leant over and closed my blind! This blind was right next to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Oct 2013, 20:12
Replies: 16
Views: 3,194
Posted By airsmiles

Not so much metal in the latest aircraft though,...

Not so much metal in the latest aircraft though, so unpainted composite would be the norm? Anyway, I've heard stories that corrosion prevention measures on bare metal cost the earth and negated...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Oct 2013, 13:02
Replies: 16
Views: 3,194
Posted By airsmiles

Presumably it is to most airlines, otherwise...

Presumably it is to most airlines, otherwise they'd just paint every aircraft in white with no other markings. For me, the image should sum up what the airline is about.

e.g.

Air France -...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Oct 2013, 06:50
Replies: 16
Views: 3,194
Posted By airsmiles

I find it utterly incredible that any industry...

I find it utterly incredible that any industry professional would regard such a bland colour scheme as the way forward and a positive asset to the airline. What message are they trying convey here?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jul 2013, 06:59
Replies: 1,319
Views: 602,892
Posted By airsmiles

That take-off distance is totally wrong. I can't...

That take-off distance is totally wrong. I can't find the spec's for a BBJ but Boeing's technical data says a lightly loaded B747-8i or -8F only needs 6,000-7,000 ft to get off the deck. (approx...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Jul 2013, 07:59
Replies: 41
Views: 25,845
Posted By airsmiles

My experience of BA pretty much mirrors most of...

My experience of BA pretty much mirrors most of the negative posters on this thread.

I like the BA ground staff, the cabin crew and the overall hard product but BA.com can be exceedingly...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2013, 12:51
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,112
Posted By airsmiles

I've just noticed that the delayed 11.40am UAL125...

I've just noticed that the delayed 11.40am UAL125 Heathrow-Houston B787 flight is now showing as cancelled. It's a shame as this flight has had a much better few days for time-keeping. Presumably...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2013, 11:25
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,032,112
Posted By airsmiles

I'm just wondering how we're going to know if...

I'm just wondering how we're going to know if that fix did it's job? Do we have to wait for a thermal runaway/battery fire and see if it's contained, or is there another way to prove the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2013, 05:54
Replies: 2,747
Views: 824,062
Posted By airsmiles

I see the first 787 G-ZBJB is on its way to LHR...

I see the first 787 G-ZBJB is on its way to LHR as BAW787. According to Flightaware it's due to land at 11.54BST.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2013, 07:52
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,537,452
Posted By airsmiles

I agree with MARKEYD. It seems mad that RYR,...

I agree with MARKEYD. It seems mad that RYR, with all of their commercial prowess, can't make a go of a single based a/c in winter at BOH. Even using a minimal based crew to operate some flights...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jun 2013, 13:39
Replies: 66
Views: 12,968
Posted By airsmiles

I'd hazard a guess that only the handful of...

I'd hazard a guess that only the handful of people directly working on the testing and "fix" truly know that. The rest of us are basing our decision on safety on varying degrees of technical...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jun 2013, 10:01
Replies: 66
Views: 12,968
Posted By airsmiles

It was also certified the first time around for...

It was also certified the first time around for public transport operations, but this turned out to be misplaced trust. The fact that Boeing couldn't find the cause of the problems and went for a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2013, 19:25
Replies: 66
Views: 12,968
Posted By airsmiles

Two points on that:- 1) It helps if you work...

Two points on that:-

1) It helps if you work in the aerospace industry and have had close links with Boeing and one of the primary suppliers of the relevant troublesome technology.

2)...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2013, 05:53
Replies: 66
Views: 12,968
Posted By airsmiles

It's an interesting point. While I'm happy to...

It's an interesting point. While I'm happy to fly the 787 short-haul within Europe, I'm also more than happy to let other pax do some flight testing for me on long-haul over-water trips. I just...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jun 2013, 09:44
Replies: 27
Views: 6,417
Posted By airsmiles

Proplinerman -do you have any more info on that...

Proplinerman -do you have any more info on that display Beaver, as it's not thought to be the original FAC108 aircraft? A c/n perhaps?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jun 2013, 05:19
Replies: 27
Views: 6,417
Posted By airsmiles

Interesting point about the cockpit door though,...

Interesting point about the cockpit door though, as a huge proportion of Beavers were sold to the US military who would probably have worn the same kit as the UK Army pilots? I suppose the problem...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jun 2013, 05:45
Replies: 27
Views: 6,417
Posted By airsmiles

Thanks all. The different coloured spinners...

Thanks all. The different coloured spinners obviously aren't official then. As for the CO need a way to help him find his aircraft, surely he must have known the serial number of his regular...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jun 2013, 07:29
Replies: 27
Views: 6,417
Posted By airsmiles

Oh yes, this is Neil Aird's great website and a...

Oh yes, this is Neil Aird's great website and a real winner. I keep in touch will Neil to top up on the news.

I've never heard of the Beaver Ballard before and the photos used in the video are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jun 2013, 18:57
Replies: 27
Views: 6,417
Posted By airsmiles

British Army Beavers

I'm just re-reading Alex Kimball's book 'Think Like a Bird' and thought of a question or two.

Could anyone tell me why different coloured propellor spinners were used on the Beavers, as I've seen...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jun 2013, 19:21
Replies: 2,747
Views: 824,062
Posted By airsmiles

Totally agree PaxBoy. I'm no fan of A380's...

Totally agree PaxBoy.

I'm no fan of A380's or the equally uninspiring B787 and A350. In fact a lot of the interest has gone now we're offered mostly twin-engined cattle trucks that look very...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jun 2013, 05:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,183
Posted By airsmiles

Same at Tarrant Rushton, Dorset which has a...

Same at Tarrant Rushton, Dorset which has a complete perimeter track. It's partly for farm use but there are also public rights of way that are maintained.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jun 2013, 16:54
Replies: 2,747
Views: 824,062
Posted By airsmiles

Any idea why chose to introduce the A380 first? ...

Any idea why chose to introduce the A380 first? I can think of two theories:-

1)
The A380 costs a lot more so BA would want to start getting a return on their investment quicker.

2)
The...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2013, 16:42
Replies: 49
Views: 12,154
Posted By airsmiles

I just wondered if movements may also become...

I just wondered if movements may also become limited due to high cross-winds and the fact that the old 23/05 runway(s) is/are no longer available? I realise 23/05 was only used very infrequently...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jun 2013, 07:29
Replies: 30
Views: 5,444
Posted By airsmiles

Interesting points One Outsider. Someone who...

Interesting points One Outsider. Someone who thinks they know what they're talking about is much more damaging than someone who knows they don't know much!

As the original poster of this...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jun 2013, 19:25
Replies: 992
Views: 1,010,769
Posted By airsmiles

Re; avoiding the need to overfly built-up areas,...

Re; avoiding the need to overfly built-up areas, won't the Thames Estuary airport have runways aligned East-West like LHR? If yes, they'll still be a fair degree of over-flying London of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jun 2013, 10:42
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,894
Posted By airsmiles

While I recognise Thomson is a pretty airline...

While I recognise Thomson is a pretty airline compared to others, boy do I wish they'd sort out their colour schemes. I didn't like the last one and the new one looks a bit chaotic and cheap to me.
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jun 2013, 10:34
Replies: 30
Views: 5,444
Posted By airsmiles

Well said +TSRA. I'm sure most spotters do...

Well said +TSRA.

I'm sure most spotters do have the respect for pilots, controllers etc. but you always get the lunatic fringe in any forum who know better.

If both professionals and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jun 2013, 10:25
Replies: 83
Views: 11,714
Posted By airsmiles

I'm sure one reason listening in to ATC...

I'm sure one reason listening in to ATC transmissions in the UK is so popular is because our ATC professionals are amoung the most professional in the world. Something to be proud of I'd say.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th May 2013, 05:22
Replies: 30
Views: 5,444
Posted By airsmiles

I'm no delicate flower by any stretch of the...

I'm no delicate flower by any stretch of the imagination, as many of my colleagues would confirm.

The point of the post was that if some seemingly professional posters make snide remarks about...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th May 2013, 08:24
Replies: 83
Views: 11,714
Posted By airsmiles

So what part of my business are Spotters in? ...

So what part of my business are Spotters in?

Lord Spandex Masher - your profile doesn't say what business you're in, so I can't answer that and neither should I.

My point was plenty of people...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th May 2013, 06:14
Replies: 30
Views: 5,444
Posted By airsmiles

What's the point of this forum?

This forum was set up for the benefit of spotters was it not? It may seem odd to have a spotters forum in a professional but that's the decision someone made.

Regardless of whether some forum...
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