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Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2006, 06:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,870
Posted By Quidnunc

Frieghtdogg, You don't get any 'Time Away...

Frieghtdogg,

You don't get any 'Time Away from Base' allowance [used for sustinance] or 'Flying Pay' [£10 per hour chock to chock] while sick.

However BALPA have launched a two pronged attack...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Dec 2005, 20:00
Replies: 35
Views: 8,050
Posted By Quidnunc

The reason a 747 / 777 / 737 have a similar...

The reason a 747 / 777 / 737 have a similar stopping distances (despite being very different weights) is to do with the number of breaking wheels each aircraft has. (The approach speeds are similar...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Jul 2005, 21:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,677
Posted By Quidnunc

"...Cabin crew were unhappy about the decision to...

"...Cabin crew were unhappy about the decision to continue to destination..."

Not their decision. The Capt will assess the sitution, consider FCOs and handle the situation in a way that he decides...
Forum: Questions
11th Jul 2005, 13:22
Replies: 49
Views: 8,239
Posted By Quidnunc

Just for the record, something that a lot of...

Just for the record, something that a lot of people here have failed to notice: Boeing and Airbus build aircraft. Airlines operate aircraft.

BA and most airlines have more experience opertaing a/c...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th May 2005, 07:50
Replies: 27
Views: 3,150
Posted By Quidnunc

One of the problems with low cost airlines is...

One of the problems with low cost airlines is that all the poverty stricken uneducated revolting masses can now fly for the price of a weeks dole money. Even Liverpudlians can get on an aeroplane...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th May 2005, 08:35
Replies: 11
Views: 2,917
Posted By Quidnunc

"Quite a few customers have stopped using LH ever...

"Quite a few customers have stopped using LH ever since they dumbed down their European Business Class 'service' last year......."

And your evidence for that? Don't tell me... a mate overheard...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Apr 2005, 06:20
Replies: 65
Views: 11,501
Posted By Quidnunc

Surely all BACX pilots are the ones who are...

Surely all BACX pilots are the ones who are sub-contracted? i.e. they (and BACX) are doing work that was originally done by BA. BA were too expensive, so BA sub-contracted it out to a cheaper...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Apr 2005, 06:14
Replies: 65
Views: 11,501
Posted By Quidnunc

There are no Liverpudlian pilots working in the...

There are no Liverpudlian pilots working in the UK - you need a criminal records check to hold an airside pass, so how can there be?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Apr 2005, 21:22
Replies: 65
Views: 11,501
Posted By Quidnunc

That's outrageous! After that, we'll be lumbered...

That's outrageous! After that, we'll be lumbered with an improved safety culture and increasing standards across the board. Whatever next?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2005, 16:28
Replies: 26
Views: 2,968
Posted By Quidnunc

This is an anon forum. You sound very convincing,...

This is an anon forum. You sound very convincing, but how do I know that you are not just some wombat called Gertrude? That's the point I'm making. It doesn't matter how you come over, your (and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2005, 15:57
Replies: 26
Views: 2,968
Posted By Quidnunc

Why would poll from this forum be of interest to...

Why would poll from this forum be of interest to the media? First of all none of us have any verifiable tech knowledge in this area, and secondly Pprune is full of... well, anyone. It would be about...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Mar 2005, 06:41
Replies: 25
Views: 3,663
Posted By Quidnunc

It's probably in this section 'cos it affects BA...

It's probably in this section 'cos it affects BA pilots. While the cc gorge on the money cake, they are putting our jobs on the line.

How much longer will it go on for... hopefully WW will put an...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Mar 2005, 22:25
Replies: 47
Views: 20,839
Posted By Quidnunc

1. Who mentioned Willie? Not Magic, and not me. ...

1. Who mentioned Willie? Not Magic, and not me.

2. Quote: "Toulouse will be sending replacements for said 737, and not for Magic to fly but the guy in the BA livery beside him".

Boo-hoo. So...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Mar 2005, 21:19
Replies: 47
Views: 20,839
Posted By Quidnunc

Magic. I don't understand your problem....

Magic.

I don't understand your problem. What's the big deal between sitting in a 80s' 737 and a 90s' / naughties 321? Do you think that a nice big polished instrument is the status symbol you...
Forum: Questions
19th Feb 2005, 18:27
Replies: 23
Views: 4,632
Posted By Quidnunc

Could always try landing in the right place at...

Could always try landing in the right place at the right speed.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Feb 2005, 21:54
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By Quidnunc

I spent 30 mins in Pret A Manger today having a...

I spent 30 mins in Pret A Manger today having a bite to eat. Do you think Pret should have slipped a flight into that time? 'cousre not.

Restaurant to buy food,
Alirline to buy a flight.

Do...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2005, 00:37
Replies: 498
Views: 106,908
Posted By Quidnunc

1. Because what 'many people' think doesn't...

1. Because what 'many people' think doesn't matter. It's what the LAW 'thinks' that is important.
2. 'cos they were made after BALPA told BA they were taking it to a tribunal
3. See 2.
Forum: Questions
24th Oct 2004, 07:48
Replies: 40
Views: 9,338
Posted By Quidnunc

Highest (737-500) 620 kts EDI - LGW...

Highest (737-500) 620 kts EDI - LGW Chock-to-chock time 1hr exactly.
Lowest: 88kts (737-???) at MRS. F40, 35kts headwind.
Forum: Questions
31st Aug 2004, 23:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,351
Posted By Quidnunc

"I think Air Traffic try and place the aircraft...

"I think Air Traffic try and place the aircraft over the sea if nearby but otherwise overland."

Hmmm... Just a quick thought. I wonder if it's the pilots who "...try and place the aircraft over...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Aug 2004, 10:03
Replies: 22
Views: 5,770
Posted By Quidnunc

O yawn. Another Bash BA thread written by a load...

O yawn. Another Bash BA thread written by a load of looser wannabes who failed selection...:{ :{
Forum: Questions
13th Jun 2004, 10:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,840
Posted By Quidnunc

Used to fly the 737-200s around Europe. Just use...

Used to fly the 737-200s around Europe. Just use VOR radials and flight plan / map.
Big Airways -200s were all fully equipped for radar vectors to help with those far-away 'direct-tos'.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2004, 09:21
Replies: 12
Views: 3,015
Posted By Quidnunc

"heard from a relaible source that Citiexpress...

"heard from a relaible source that Citiexpress would be getting the LHR 737'3 plus some E145's."

So reliable that he / she doesn't even know that there are no 737s at LHR. Why do poeple always...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th May 2004, 21:45
Replies: 54
Views: 9,255
Posted By Quidnunc

BA made more profit this year than ALL the UK low...

BA made more profit this year than ALL the UK low quality (sorry low cost) airlines combined. Yup, we got cash to burn. And it feels good. And (while the going is good) we will induldge.

Great to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th May 2004, 09:01
Replies: 230
Views: 64,191
Posted By Quidnunc

Obviously things were handled differently for...

Obviously things were handled differently for ex-Dan guys. For anyone transfering over from LHR, or gaining their command at LGW, things have always been as I described.
I think people, how ever...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th May 2004, 22:34
Replies: 230
Views: 64,191
Posted By Quidnunc

"Minor correction to www - this is not so at LGW....

"Minor correction to www - this is not so at LGW. You go to the bottom of the seniority ladder there on command."

How did you work that one out BOAC? That's not the way it works. Can you expand /...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th May 2004, 21:15
Replies: 230
Views: 64,191
Posted By Quidnunc

"BALPA would not allow a large number, a guess...

"BALPA would not allow a large number, a guess might might be a max of 20 of the 120 places available at the moment.'

BALPA have no say in where new entrants are posted. BA has every right to post...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2004, 07:13
Replies: 33
Views: 5,022
Posted By Quidnunc

Nice try. Don't forget that airlines are...

Nice try. Don't forget that airlines are perfectly free to impose restrictions that are more restrictive than the CAA / FAA if they choose.
e.g many airlines use crew hours limitations that are...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2004, 00:23
Replies: 62
Views: 8,325
Posted By Quidnunc

"Is there any point in GSS/BACX pilots being...

"Is there any point in GSS/BACX pilots being members of BALPA"

Yes. They should be members of BALPA. The more BALPA members there are the more BA pilots will benefit. The more BA pilots benefit,...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2004, 16:55
Replies: 62
Views: 8,325
Posted By Quidnunc

"At BACX we are already flying 110 seaters, and...

"At BACX we are already flying 110 seaters, and operating in and out of LGW"

As per our scope agreement. Even the Almightly BACC can undo what's already agreed between BA and the franchises.
If...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2004, 11:29
Replies: 62
Views: 8,325
Posted By Quidnunc

"effectively standards have been lowered in order...

"effectively standards have been lowered in order to allow these guys in"

Err...I think you'll find that sticking a BA pilot in the cockpit of a GSS aircraft will dramatically improve the standard...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2004, 10:20
Replies: 62
Views: 8,325
Posted By Quidnunc

Adnams, "You feel that BA should be sitting...

Adnams,

"You feel that BA should be sitting in both seats at GSS. I believe that if you want GSS commands you should serve your time in the right seat and enjoy a GSS First Officers salary."

BA...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2004, 10:13
Replies: 62
Views: 8,325
Posted By Quidnunc

You have to remember that all work done by GSS /...

You have to remember that all work done by GSS / Bmed / GB / BACX etc etc is BA work and therefore should be flown by BA mainline pilots. At the very least BA mainline pilots must have access to the...
Forum: Questions
13th Jan 2004, 15:46
Replies: 8
Views: 3,310
Posted By Quidnunc

Andy, Most of the rumours you've heard are...

Andy,

Most of the rumours you've heard are wrong. For medical info about eyesight etc try logging on to your local authority's (FAA?) website, or the website of a pilots' union. Get your info from...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jan 2004, 18:34
Replies: 75
Views: 21,187
Posted By Quidnunc

Instead of all this second rate guesswork, why...

Instead of all this second rate guesswork, why not just wait until the announcement is made?
Forum: Questions
18th Dec 2003, 16:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,308
Posted By Quidnunc

Polly. Here's a picture and explanation. ...

Polly.

Here's a picture and explanation.

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap000515.html

It is awsome to see.
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