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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2014, 13:14
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

I thought Flybe had canned all of its charter...

I thought Flybe had canned all of its charter flying for the time being anyway, to focus on the core business.

I would be less surprised to hear that freedom travel have had little choice in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Jan 2014, 23:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,926
Posted By slapdash8

Turboprops on the other hand.... We tie them...

Turboprops on the other hand....

We tie them down on windy nights to prevent the prop windmilling in the wrong direction as it can occasionally lock the hydraulic pump.

It's also more hazardous...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Nov 2013, 21:51
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

Of course the floatation had a detrimental...

Of course the floatation had a detrimental effect. It blew the curtain open, and exposed everything above the middle management layer as totally incompetent. Suddenly they had to please the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Nov 2013, 05:42
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

Flybe

While some people will see the loss of Flybe as a triumph, I can't help but think it would be utterly devastating for the island.

Who is going to replace them? BMI regional are back on the ropes,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jan 2013, 22:58
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

You're absolutely right. It's easy to forget that...

You're absolutely right. It's easy to forget that paying customers are much further down the priority list than the shareholders.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jan 2013, 22:26
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

In that case, do easyjet need to re evaluate its...

In that case, do easyjet need to re evaluate its commitment to the island? Where can this little peice of the puzzle possibly fit in such a widespread outfit?

Flybe aircraft do not dogleg round...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jan 2013, 21:44
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

We're a fickle lot. For Flybe, see...

We're a fickle lot.

For Flybe, see citiexpress, bacon and manx airlines. The major airline at the time is the one everybody loves to hate. But they'll adore you when you're gone.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jan 2013, 21:28
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

But that small cog hasn't turned in 3 days. ...

But that small cog hasn't turned in 3 days.

The difference here is the approach from the airlines. BE, Eastern and Citywing understand that the IOM air services are a lifeline. You cannot cancel...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2013, 19:05
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

Ah, thanks for the extra info. It might not all...

Ah, thanks for the extra info. It might not all be a conspiracy
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2013, 14:32
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,518
Posted By slapdash8

Just going back to the euromanx v Flybe part of...

Just going back to the euromanx v Flybe part of the thread, don't assume too much regarding the competition.

As far as I am aware, Flybe held the heavy maintenance contract for EMs aircraft. When...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2010, 08:05
Replies: 3,939
Views: 1,043,591
Posted By slapdash8

Operations were suspended earlier this morning...

Operations were suspended earlier this morning due to a fire on stand 49. The fire originated from a tug which had just positioned an aircraft on stand. Well done to the tug crew who, after noticing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2010, 12:17
Replies: 3,939
Views: 1,043,591
Posted By slapdash8

Hi all Just heard some possible upcoming...

Hi all

Just heard some possible upcoming terminal changes. Can they be confirmed?

Easyjet from T3 to T2 (with upto 10 aircraft to be based)
bMI from T3 to T1 (to tie with lufthansa/star...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2009, 23:05
Replies: 17
Views: 6,088
Posted By slapdash8

The 300 series has underwing exits which when...

The 300 series has underwing exits which when removed automatically inflate diitching dams, the 400 series does not have underwing exits and the dams are opperated manually.

The inflatable dams on...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2009, 19:16
Replies: 17
Views: 6,088
Posted By slapdash8

there may be some truth to the claim, the engine...

there may be some truth to the claim, the engine intake heater element was found pretty well burnt to bits at the connector
Forum: Rumours & News
16th May 2009, 20:20
Replies: 47
Views: 17,701
Posted By slapdash8

Remoak, you might not recall the last time a...

Remoak, you might not recall the last time a wheel departed a 737 axle, but I do remember a southwest 737 landing with it's rh gear in flames...this week. Personally, I see a pretty smooth turnaround...
Forum: Tech Log
15th May 2009, 23:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,476
Posted By slapdash8

Not forgetting the second gauge on the oxygen...

Not forgetting the second gauge on the oxygen bottle it's self + the blow out disc. If all 3 flow indicators show red on the first flight of the day check someone hasn't switched the bottle off!! I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Nov 2008, 20:20
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,922,420
Posted By slapdash8

not cold hard facts....but

ive heard whispered rumours of a deal with bombardier for 30+ options on nextgens with a generous discount due to the filling of Widerĝe orders with a few of the G-ECO*s

look nice in the pictures,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Aug 2008, 21:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,677
Posted By slapdash8

It wa neither a throw in the mud comment or...

It wa neither a throw in the mud comment or sensationalist headline from an armchair expert, just a valid observation from an engineer in close quarters to babys bus stop. I was going more for the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Aug 2008, 13:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,677
Posted By slapdash8

i know it is a commonly used method of decorating...

i know it is a commonly used method of decorating an a/c

i just thought with various rumours about BMI over the last year or so (BA/Lufthansa takeovers...Baby looking into emb190s/turboprops),...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Aug 2008, 11:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,677
Posted By slapdash8

Sticky Times At BMIBaby?

Just had a quick look at one of Babys newly repainted and mildly updated logod 733s and noticed they have gone for the full white frame with decal logos/tail/cowls.

This wouldn't be for the long...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Aug 2008, 06:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,673
Posted By slapdash8

then try and find someone at storm with the cover...

then try and find someone at storm with the cover to sign your worksheets :E
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2008, 12:39
Replies: 70
Views: 14,563
Posted By slapdash8

Perhaps the previous crew had left a 'fag packet'...

Perhaps the previous crew had left a 'fag packet' in an empty line maintenance office :E

What kind of maintenance diagnostic system does the NG have? i have never had the privelage of working on...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jun 2008, 22:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,898
Posted By slapdash8

1 of 2 products will have been used to deep clean...

1 of 2 products will have been used to deep clean the toilet on G-JEBC. Honeybee76 (http://www.mcgean.com/pdfs/datasheet/ceebee/DS25176.PDF) is used during overhaul in workshops , and Aqua Kem Blue...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Jun 2008, 22:07
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By slapdash8

any component that requires breaking into a...

any component that requires breaking into a engine fluid system, be it fuel or oil require engine run leak checks. fuel system component changes often require a high power leak check, due to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2008, 01:54
Replies: 128
Views: 27,219
Posted By slapdash8

G-JEBG (Mansion) and G-JEBF are sat on remote...

G-JEBG (Mansion) and G-JEBF are sat on remote stands @ MAN not doing a huge amount at the moment, as far as i know, these are the only 2 146's flybe have in operation, the rest are in storage at EXT...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2008, 13:00
Replies: 128
Views: 27,219
Posted By slapdash8

The larger Flybe bases are SOU, BHX and MAN. For...

The larger Flybe bases are SOU, BHX and MAN. For more choice of routes, SOU and EXT. MAN is full of 145s at the moment with a 195 and 2 dash's night stopping. at the other end of the spectrum,...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2008, 22:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,280
Posted By slapdash8

we used to have to remove ATP wingtips to get...

we used to have to remove ATP wingtips to get them into our shed. they are deceptively wide machines!

some sometimes forgot
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Jan 2008, 22:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By slapdash8

university is not the best way to get into...

university is not the best way to get into aeroengineering im afraid.

it may very well be the best 3 years of your life socially, but it will cost, and you can do the same at college in less time,...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2008, 23:18
Replies: 949
Views: 426,348
Posted By slapdash8

yet the 747 with him on board was sat on the...

yet the 747 with him on board was sat on the taxiway waiting to depart. did heathrow check in just become instantaneous?

todays best media excerpt for me

...camera focuses on 2 main gears,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Jan 2008, 21:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,566
Posted By slapdash8

they'll all get a repaint soon in...

they'll all get a repaint soon




in BA liveries

most maintenance facilities ive visited dont have the capability to repaint a whole a/c, so even if it has had its base check, a full repaint...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Jan 2008, 21:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,760
Posted By slapdash8

i forget the whole £millions a year just to keep...

i forget the whole £millions a year just to keep the bmi name on the tail. then again, bmi regional are similar, so i know what im hearing is utter nonsense. sounded good though.

the thought of...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Jan 2008, 20:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,660
Posted By slapdash8

into service checks on a q400 :{

into service checks on a q400 :{
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Jan 2008, 20:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,760
Posted By slapdash8

the rumour i keep hearing...

BMI mainline to BA
BMI Regional to Flybe, for swift disposal of the EMB135
& BMIBaby bye bye
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Nov 2007, 23:58
Replies: 21
Views: 4,166
Posted By slapdash8

correct. you must be 21 at the date of issue of...

correct. you must be 21 at the date of issue of your b1 license

im coming across a couple of guys just opting for the a-license, who are lucky enough to be working in a hangar whilst at, or just...
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