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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2017, 21:51
Replies: 30
Views: 7,642
Posted By Cuban_8

All, Thank you everyone for all your help,...

All,

Thank you everyone for all your help, I'm very grateful. All of the manuals I'm after seem to be out there and PMs have been sent to the relevant people...

One step closer to doing some...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2017, 13:29
Replies: 30
Views: 7,642
Posted By Cuban_8

Exrigger, Great, that you, much appreciated!...

Exrigger,

Great, that you, much appreciated! The third link was one of the things I was looking for...

Instructor Guides anyone?

Regards,

Cuban_8
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2017, 12:37
Replies: 30
Views: 7,642
Posted By Cuban_8

Bulldog Manuals?

Dear All,

If anyone can help with this, I'd be very grateful indeed...

Essentially, I’m looking to get hold of the RAF Bulldog Student Study Guide and Instructor Guides again if possible. I’m...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Sep 2007, 19:12
Replies: 69
Views: 14,864
Posted By Cuban_8

Hi, I would have to second the general...

Hi,

I would have to second the general sentiment here about life in the RHS in BA. Generally a great bunch of people and very relaxed, but professional. I'm more than happy :)

With regards to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2005, 23:26
Replies: 85
Views: 16,226
Posted By Cuban_8

DD et al, Off course! Since I generally...

DD et al,

Off course! Since I generally adopt a positive attitude about my employer and don't spend the majority of my time incessantly whinging, I must have management aspirations. Grow up!
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2005, 18:36
Replies: 85
Views: 16,226
Posted By Cuban_8

DD, I have to say I beg to differ with your...

DD,

I have to say I beg to differ with your opinion. I made it clear that, in my opinion, BA is far from perfect. However, do you think that the problems to which you allude to are exclusive to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2005, 17:10
Replies: 85
Views: 16,226
Posted By Cuban_8

CM, Whilst I respect your opinion and many...

CM,

Whilst I respect your opinion and many of the valid points that you raise on this forum, both my memory and history show that you have never had a single good word to say about your employer. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2005, 13:07
Replies: 85
Views: 16,226
Posted By Cuban_8

cornet et al, Having joined BA from...

cornet et al,

Having joined BA from elsewhere just under a year ago, I would stress that it’s vital to get a balanced a view as possible of the company. And establish the facts.

I came from a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jun 2005, 11:15
Replies: 127
Views: 42,891
Posted By Cuban_8

togaroo, Nice to hear from you mate! I hear...

togaroo,

Nice to hear from you mate! I hear that prospect of heavy metal is on the horizon :D?!

Will be in touch,

C_8
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jun 2005, 22:15
Replies: 2
Views: 3,270
Posted By Cuban_8

Any chance that you could share that one :) ...

Any chance that you could share that one :)

Cheers,

Cuban_8
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jun 2005, 22:08
Replies: 127
Views: 42,891
Posted By Cuban_8

Shuttlworth, "By the way , why do people...

Shuttlworth,

"By the way , why do people think a BA new F/O netts £3600??? This is bollox. You will nett £3300.max."

Well, I'm a recent Eurofleet DEP. And in a regular month, £3300 is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st May 2005, 23:43
Replies: 91
Views: 22,834
Posted By Cuban_8

BA....

ATIS et al,

As someone who has recently jumped ship from a rather large UK charter outfit to Big Airways, I’m perhaps in a more appropriate position to comment than some.

I too heard many of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2005, 10:39
Replies: 39
Views: 5,133
Posted By Cuban_8

Fred, You must be a laugh a minute when out...

Fred,

You must be a laugh a minute when out of an evening :p

£10 says that 3 years will prove 90% of your theory to be c$%p!

BA is making big money whilst large inefficiencies still exist...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th May 2005, 19:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,083
Posted By Cuban_8

Scottie, The figure you quoted sounds about...

Scottie,

The figure you quoted sounds about right. As Greaser stated, year one basic is £42841 ish. Adding all allowances, I reckon you’re in the ballpark of £55k. After 5 yearly increments of...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2005, 17:46
Replies: 47
Views: 20,847
Posted By Cuban_8

Justbelowcap, The voice of reason speaks at...

Justbelowcap,

The voice of reason speaks at last!!

I too am frequently amused by some of the posts I read wrt BA. My theory is that the majority of people who choose to post on such matters...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2005, 21:48
Replies: 36
Views: 8,222
Posted By Cuban_8

Flying Fiona, Don't quite know where your...

Flying Fiona,

Don't quite know where your coming from with your facts. Leave is 42 days, which in my book is 6 weeks. Plus a duty free week in lieu of Bank holidays.

Regards,

Cuban_8
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2005, 19:16
Replies: 111
Views: 28,083
Posted By Cuban_8

eyesinthesky, Thank you for adding a healthy...

eyesinthesky,

Thank you for adding a healthy dose of reality to this thread! I generally try not to get involved in such posts, as I too get tired of listening to the same people's eternal gripes...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jan 2005, 21:33
Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
Posted By Cuban_8

WindSheer, Hailing from that neck of the...

WindSheer,

Hailing from that neck of the woods myself, I can assure you catagorically, unequivocally, 100% that ALL scarebus wings are indeed maunfactured and assembled in Broughton. I think...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2004, 12:44
Replies: 79
Views: 23,788
Posted By Cuban_8

Question First Choice

Guy's/Gals,

Given that First Choice are currently recruiting for flight deck on both fleets, would any current FC flight deck be kind enough to pass comment on their lot? Are you all happy...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Oct 2004, 18:49
Replies: 16
Views: 3,028
Posted By Cuban_8

All good stuff i'm sure guy's, but not very...

All good stuff i'm sure guy's, but not very practical when you have to use the information for real in anger!

The standard ICAO required MAP gradient is 2.5%. Where an increased gradient is...
Forum: Questions
16th Oct 2004, 12:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,265
Posted By Cuban_8

Yet more mis-information about the Scarebus being...

Yet more mis-information about the Scarebus being promulgated by those who choose to comment without being in possession of the facts.

1. Airbus design philosophy allows the a/c to be flown...
Forum: Questions
15th Sep 2004, 23:14
Replies: 14
Views: 26,522
Posted By Cuban_8

Cpt Claret, Have no experience of flying in...

Cpt Claret,

Have no experience of flying in Oz, but your explaination of how things work does seem a bit strange.

In the UK, the TL is always physically above the TA by a maximum of 500' and...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Sep 2004, 22:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,921
Posted By Cuban_8

Red face Guy's, Are we not forgetting about the...

Guy's,

Are we not forgetting about the assymetric thrust effect of a prop too?! I was always taught this was the main reason for yaw with changes in thrust. It is also responsible for the...
Forum: Questions
16th Aug 2004, 22:46
Replies: 43
Views: 12,344
Posted By Cuban_8

Guy's, Was beginning to wonder whether any...

Guy's,

Was beginning to wonder whether any of the contributors to this thread had any experience of CDA's in the real world until Scrogg's and G W-H's comments. The idea of idle thrust descents...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd May 2004, 21:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,499
Posted By Cuban_8

Lightbulb Visual Approach

Guy's,

Have been pondering over the issue of visual approaches and seperation for a while - perhaps someone can help me out?!

When cleared for a visual approach to an airfield, how do you apply...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Apr 2004, 13:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By Cuban_8

UK AIP ENR 1.1.1. reckons: The initial call...

UK AIP ENR 1.1.1. reckons:

The initial call changing radio frequency shall contain only the aircraft identification and flight level. Any subsequent report shall contain aircraft identification,...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2004, 13:32
Replies: 18
Views: 1,942
Posted By Cuban_8

Correct! Rgds, Cuban_8

Correct!

Rgds,

Cuban_8
Forum: Tech Log
10th Apr 2004, 10:01
Replies: 18
Views: 1,942
Posted By Cuban_8

Sub, As far is I’m concerned, no (I stand to...

Sub,

As far is I’m concerned, no (I stand to be corrected!). As long as atmosphere deviations from ISA don't cause the surface pressure to change at the airfield, then the altimeter reading will...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Apr 2004, 20:38
Replies: 7
Views: 3,549
Posted By Cuban_8

caniplaywithmadness, Thanks for that - much...

caniplaywithmadness,

Thanks for that - much appreciated!

Think the problem is not entirely due the flight deck ignorance. It is in fact very hard to distinguish the various classes of...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2004, 20:10
Replies: 14
Views: 6,454
Posted By Cuban_8

BEagle - In hindsight, I realise my response may...

BEagle - In hindsight, I realise my response may have appeared slightly derogatory, which was not my intention at all. I merely meant to suggest that the theory you volunteered, when proposed to a...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2004, 19:44
Replies: 18
Views: 1,942
Posted By Cuban_8

Cron - Just check the wording of the question –...

Cron - Just check the wording of the question – it makes all the difference! Does it state 12000’ is a safe elevation or safe altitude? If it is an altitude, then the question is a simple matter of...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Apr 2004, 18:10
Replies: 7
Views: 3,549
Posted By Cuban_8

250 kts/FL100 - Help!

Guy’s,

Was hoping that someone might be able to put me out of my misery with respect to the FL100, 250kts speed limit issue. I personally think the issue is universally misunderstood by many...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2004, 16:42
Replies: 14
Views: 6,454
Posted By Cuban_8

Lightbulb As a former Aerodynamicist, I think it is...

As a former Aerodynamicist, I think it is important to re-iterate the points that Taylor G and Bookworm have made.

The Cl/AoA debate is an issue of definition. By convention in aerodynamics, the...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2004, 10:11
Replies: 37
Views: 4,212
Posted By Cuban_8

Lightbulb Guy's I appreciate what you are saying. ...

Guy's

I appreciate what you are saying. This topic is certainly simulating the grey matter!

I have a very informative diagram here from RR that illustrates the distribution of thrust...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Mar 2004, 18:27
Replies: 37
Views: 4,212
Posted By Cuban_8

Lightbulb Gentlemen, I am rather shocked by the...

Gentlemen,

I am rather shocked by the responses to this thread! We seem to have forgotten some very basic theory here!

The thrust of a jet turbine is not produced by the jet efflux impinging...
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