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Search: Posts Made By: max alt
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Forum: Rumours & News
7th Dec 2021, 13:07
Replies: 79
Views: 31,908
Posted By max alt

There is no doubt that a lack of currency played...

There is no doubt that a lack of currency played a major part in this incident,the fact that the aircraft was essentially out of control close to the ground makes us ask ,how this could happen?.I...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2021, 08:42
Replies: 70
Views: 21,677
Posted By max alt

I could never understand the move from the rear...

I could never understand the move from the rear of the thrust lever G/A switches as on the 757/767 to the front of the thrust levers as in the 777.A great number of pilots would graduate from the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd May 2020, 12:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,339
Posted By max alt

Maintain runway heading allows for departure with...

Maintain runway heading allows for departure with drift,maintain runway track means allow for drift to Maintain the Track,as I recall.
Cheers,
M
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Mar 2018, 17:43
Replies: 46
Views: 15,527
Posted By max alt

I met Harry once bringing him back from Crete in...

I met Harry once bringing him back from Crete in Air 2000 days.The F/o was ex Air Europe and when Harry asked to come to the flight deck,he bowled in and said,"you two used to work for me then"?.True...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Oct 2017, 17:54
Replies: 21
Views: 11,135
Posted By max alt

Happened to me many years ago on a viscount out...

Happened to me many years ago on a viscount out of jersey on the easterly runway.I was dead heading in a full aircraft on a jump seat in the cabin.I was forward facing at the rear and realised we...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Aug 2017, 09:59
Replies: 11
Views: 15,043
Posted By max alt

Thank you Pilot Roger,so it is a generic name for...

Thank you Pilot Roger,so it is a generic name for a collection of tests.I had thought it was adding or subtracting 180 to a compass heading,silly old me.
I was going to suggest a method I was taught...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Aug 2017, 13:54
Replies: 11
Views: 15,043
Posted By max alt

What does a compass test comprise of then?

What does a compass test comprise of then?
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2017, 09:03
Replies: 123
Views: 114,220
Posted By max alt

Recent involvement with a major uk airline where...

Recent involvement with a major uk airline where there is no after take off checklist just the action of placing the gear lever to the off position after flaps are up/in.This is progress apparently!
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2017, 16:36
Replies: 108
Views: 80,821
Posted By max alt

Chief pilot flying into cat c airfield!!,now that...

Chief pilot flying into cat c airfield!!,now that made me laugh.
I have seen a 757 power back many times in Orlando but we were not allowed to do it under normal circumstances.I would suggest that...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2017, 12:03
Replies: 31
Views: 13,247
Posted By max alt

Wayne,navigate your way to stow maries and I will...

Wayne,navigate your way to stow maries and I will buy you a cup of tea.
M25,A127 then left before southend.
Cheers.
Joe
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2017, 18:47
Replies: 31
Views: 13,247
Posted By max alt

Buy a map Wayne and look out the window.:ok:

Buy a map Wayne and look out the window.:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2017, 18:24
Replies: 20
Views: 12,238
Posted By max alt

Put in an NDB for the outer marker:ok:

Put in an NDB for the outer marker:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2017, 16:37
Replies: 98
Views: 16,890
Posted By max alt

Vickers viscount as well.We called it wet power ...

Vickers viscount as well.We called it wet power for the water meth as I remember,as we carried full tanks and we included it in addition to the zero fuel mass
I can still remember the green painted...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Feb 2017, 10:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By max alt

Mary Ellis

Mary,took control of the dual seat spitfire from boultbee academy recently and relived some fantastic memories.She was a delivery pilot with the ATA during the second world war.
Mary is 100 years...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Oct 2016, 19:19
Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
Posted By max alt

An interesting thread and as one that cut his...

An interesting thread and as one that cut his aviation teeth flying viscounts into the channel islands using the monitored approach,I became a big fan.I flew the needles,came out with the calls and...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2016, 10:00
Replies: 51
Views: 24,151
Posted By max alt

Can I suggest you avoid terms, as feeling sleepy...

Can I suggest you avoid terms, as feeling sleepy if you contact crewing.
I am unable to do this duty due to fatigue,would be more apt and avoid the phone ringing off the hook from the duty pilot....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Nov 2015, 18:54
Replies: 15
Views: 6,572
Posted By max alt

I just don't understand the logic of re sitting ...

I just don't understand the logic of re sitting the theory exams if you have not validated your IR within 7 years.You don't have to re sit your O levels every seven years to keep them.
Has this...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Nov 2015, 16:04
Replies: 27
Views: 5,576
Posted By max alt

Common sense,now there is a commodity that I wish...

Common sense,now there is a commodity that I wish I had seen more of in my thirty year airline career!.
M
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Nov 2015, 10:37
Replies: 27
Views: 5,576
Posted By max alt

Can I suggest before any money is spent, that a...

Can I suggest before any money is spent, that a first class initial medical is carried out to rule out any potential issues that may be there.
Kind regards,
Max.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Sep 2015, 21:46
Replies: 16
Views: 4,513
Posted By max alt

Portishead closed!!!!!,16years!!!!. Had many a...

Portishead closed!!!!!,16years!!!!.
Had many a phone patch with them airborne.
I am officially a dinosaur.:{
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Sep 2015, 21:41
Replies: 0
Views: 1,542
Posted By max alt

Spitfire reg

Anybody know the reg of the two seat spitfire that had a mechanical fault today at biggin hill please.
Thanks
Max.:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
5th Nov 2014, 18:07
Replies: 34
Views: 25,954
Posted By max alt

Happened to me once as I taxied past the control...

Happened to me once as I taxied past the control tower in Ajaccio for departure,
"XXX ooold position,you have a little door open"
After a brief conversation with my French friend,we resolved it was...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Mar 2014, 15:36
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By max alt

For my input,I don't think the examiner was being...

For my input,I don't think the examiner was being pendantic making the candidate repeat an exercise for a loss of airspeed temporarily of three knots,i think thy examiner was a complete ****hole.
I...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2014, 07:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,679
Posted By max alt

Great tale

Speaking with an old f4 buddy ,he recounted the story of an american intercept of a royal navy fairy gannet.The gannet had twin engines driving counter rotating props or some sort of arrangement,that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2014, 17:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By max alt

I hope that the man and machine are airborne in...

I hope that the man and machine are airborne in good time then.:ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jan 2014, 17:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By max alt

Thanks for the replies but it was a few years ago...

Thanks for the replies but it was a few years ago now that the incident happened and I just wanted an update that all is well with the man and the machine.
Rgds,
max.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jan 2014, 16:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,831
Posted By max alt

TE308

Hi,any of you eagle eyed guys have any info on TE308 and its owner bill greenwood.
Rgds,max.:)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2012, 14:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,954
Posted By max alt

p51 over hanningfield Resevoir

As only a select bunch get to fly these aircraft,can you pass on my regards to the pilot of the p51 doing aerobatics over hanningfield resevoir on wed afternoon on a gloriously blue sky canvas.Just...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Oct 2012, 20:28
Replies: 42
Views: 21,404
Posted By max alt

Should have said if your not in a european...

Should have said if your not in a european national carrier.Those in charter and low cost will join in a race to the bottom as boards of directors will want to know why their pilots are not working...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Oct 2012, 12:40
Replies: 42
Views: 21,404
Posted By max alt

Never a good idea to erode safety standards to...

Never a good idea to erode safety standards to the lowest common denominater.I have grave concerns over this issue.Who wants to be the one that says" I told you this would happen".What other...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2011, 13:53
Replies: 7
Views: 8,877
Posted By max alt

If any kind soul has some info on this,could they...

If any kind soul has some info on this,could they pm this old aviator and help achieve an ambition.:ok:
Max.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2011, 18:09
Replies: 120
Views: 58,887
Posted By max alt

Rebellion,you are correct and I fear that the...

Rebellion,you are correct and I fear that the captain could lose his job over this as the precedent has been set with pablo.Would he not have grounds to appeal if this were not the case.I hope I am...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2011, 10:57
Replies: 46
Views: 11,689
Posted By max alt

"A heavy A320",that made me laugh out loud.Thank...

"A heavy A320",that made me laugh out loud.Thank you for that.
I think the reply by HD is spot on.Please be guided accordingly.
Max.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jun 2011, 06:49
Replies: 12
Views: 7,778
Posted By max alt

Correct,the 757 can make it direct to the uk.We...

Correct,the 757 can make it direct to the uk.We took over from our airbus colleagues for that very reason.I remember doing the proving trials at skiathos on a lovely day one april.Bashing the circuit...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Feb 2011, 12:01
Replies: 188
Views: 46,082
Posted By max alt

I would suggest that this scenario is discussed...

I would suggest that this scenario is discussed at length by all airlines conducting crm refresher.I could facilitate this one for hours with a mixed group of pilots and cabin crew.I really thought...
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