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Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Jun 2012, 18:02
Replies: 22
Views: 10,677
Posted By Ten West

You'd probably do better to go into Flight Ops or...

You'd probably do better to go into Flight Ops or even Crewing. Sitting in there will give you more opportunities for problem-solving.
I work in Ops and we've got many pilots who started out...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jun 2010, 16:28
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

Unfortunately for BA, it'a very realistic demand....

Unfortunately for BA, it'a very realistic demand. We just book with another carrier. Simples.

I continue to book BA flights for work because on certain routes they're our preferred carrier, but I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd May 2010, 15:22
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

I'm not sure there's any such thing as an...

I'm not sure there's any such thing as an unbiased news service anymore. Which is one of the reasons I haven't bought a newspaper since 1987.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st May 2010, 05:14
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

I'm not booking any more BA flights for the...

I'm not booking any more BA flights for the foreseeable future. It's just too risky now.

I'm not even sure anymore that BA can be saved unless Mr Walsh sacks the lot of them and is seen by the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th May 2010, 19:36
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

Have a read through all the previous posts on the...

Have a read through all the previous posts on the subject then see if you feel the same way. :hmm:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th May 2010, 14:48
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

That's one from me too. Asking that he deals with...

That's one from me too. Asking that he deals with them by way of a P45 before they screw up yet more people's travel plans.
Isn't it kind of the union to provide us a pre-prepared email that we can...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th May 2010, 11:06
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

That would be to "take a step back" from what...

That would be to "take a step back" from what strikers were told - repeatedly and in no uncertain terms - would happen in the event that they persisted in their attempt to destroy BA for their own...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th May 2010, 07:30
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

No need squire. There are plenty of good and...

No need squire. There are plenty of good and dedicated crew members out there who would jump at the chance to fill the shoes of the lazy, grasping and massively overpaid LHR strikers.

These people...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Apr 2010, 09:16
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

Ding ding! All aboard the outrage bus! ;)

Ding ding! All aboard the outrage bus! ;)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Apr 2010, 11:50
Replies: 3
Views: 2,076
Posted By Ten West

I've been carrying my pass around on a Thomson...

I've been carrying my pass around on a Thomson 787 lanyard for the past two years!

I think it'll have long since biodegraded away by the time we see an actual 787. :hmm:
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2010, 20:58
Replies: 51
Views: 27,125
Posted By Ten West

'Scuse me posting in here, but I've just seen...

'Scuse me posting in here, but I've just seen her! On an episode of "QI" with Stephen Fry.

She still looks much the same too. :ok:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Mar 2010, 14:47
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

Seems I'm not alone then. As soon as that...

Seems I'm not alone then. As soon as that communication reaches me I'll be doing the same. :ok:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Mar 2010, 13:59
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

They're probably selling just as many as they...

They're probably selling just as many as they ever did. many Sun readers appear to have the attention span of goldfish. As long as it contains t*ts and football in equal measure it'll sell. :(
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Mar 2010, 10:15
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

Hmm. That video certainly does make it very clear...

Hmm. That video certainly does make it very clear just who is doing the "Intimidating" doesn't it? :*

It makes me angry that people are feeling threatened while all they're trying to do is to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Mar 2010, 07:42
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

It's difficult to take their claims seriously...

It's difficult to take their claims seriously when they're obviously having such a jolly time of it on their picket lines. :bored:



Steady on there, friend! Jack, if you'd seen the bile and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 21:18
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

Sorry, did you say something? ;)

Sorry, did you say something? ;)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 20:31
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

Thank you, Mods, for having this thread allowing...

Thank you, Mods, for having this thread allowing us carry on our discussions on the sidelines. That's much appreciated too! :ok:



I can understand that. To be completely honest though I'd think...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Mar 2010, 20:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,942
Posted By Ten West

Most of this sounds about right from what I've...

Most of this sounds about right from what I've learned talking to a pilot pal of mine who's considering buying an "experimental" kit aircraft:

Experimental aircraft - Wikipedia, the free...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 19:58
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

They do what any right-minded individual does....

They do what any right-minded individual does. Realise they've been had, and salvage what they can for themselves and their future. Fortunately, many of them it seems are no longer held under the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 19:51
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

he's gone very quiet lately though, hasn't he?...

he's gone very quiet lately though, hasn't he? :hmm:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 19:46
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

I'm pleased that the thread's been restricted to...

I'm pleased that the thread's been restricted to current crew too. It was good move.

I've followed this entire saga since early last year as I book BA flights regularly and like to know what's...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 19:32
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

That guy's great, isn't he? For anyone who...

That guy's great, isn't he?

For anyone who missed it (It may have been moderated by now)

A BA pilot just remarked what a breath of fresh air it was to work with keen cabin crew colleagues...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 19:16
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

Leading from the rear, so I gather from the other...

Leading from the rear, so I gather from the other thread. :rolleyes:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 18:42
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

That's interesting. I shall keep an eye on the...

That's interesting. I shall keep an eye on the post for the announcement of a subs increase. :ok:

They'll get a resignation letter and a direct debit cancellation by return.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2010, 17:59
Replies: 2,265
Views: 355,606
Posted By Ten West

It shouldn't be a problem. The rest period for...

It shouldn't be a problem. The rest period for pilots needs to be 12 hours or as long as the preceding duty, whichever is the greater.

If "Untie" start asking me for money to support these clowns...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Mar 2010, 23:39
Replies: 7
Views: 3,761
Posted By Ten West

You wouldn't perchance have posted something in...

You wouldn't perchance have posted something in the BA vs BASSA thread, would you?
That thread is pretty much off-limits to anyone who's not currently employed by BA at the moment due to the massive...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Mar 2010, 22:13
Replies: 16
Views: 4,049
Posted By Ten West

Seconded. :ok: Although I'm about 20 years H. D's...

Seconded. :ok: Although I'm about 20 years H. D's junior.
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Mar 2010, 17:45
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,060,243
Posted By Ten West

We've had instructions from on high that we're...

We've had instructions from on high that we're not to book any BA flights for crew positioning on any of the affected strike days, and to check before booking on any other days. We're using other...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Mar 2010, 17:41
Replies: 60
Views: 6,226
Posted By Ten West

When I went shopping for my 55-200 Nikon there...

When I went shopping for my 55-200 Nikon there was about £20 difference between the new (VR) one and the old Non-VR model. Didn't take me long to think about it. :ok:

Basics? Try this:

what...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Mar 2010, 15:03
Replies: 60
Views: 6,226
Posted By Ten West

True enough, but the VR is handy in low-light and...

True enough, but the VR is handy in low-light and for exposure times that you wouldn't want to attempt hand-held otherwise.

You can get results that are just as good without it if you know what...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Mar 2010, 12:40
Replies: 60
Views: 6,226
Posted By Ten West

I've got the Nikon 55-200VR (Vibration Reduction)...

I've got the Nikon 55-200VR (Vibration Reduction) which has Image Stabilisation. I use it on my D40SLR.

It's absolutely superb. Highly recommended. Just one thing though - if it's on a tripod...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Mar 2010, 20:24
Replies: 15
Views: 9,384
Posted By Ten West

Well, it'll all be sadly academic soon anyway,...

Well, it'll all be sadly academic soon anyway, with the impending retirement of the last orbiters. :{

Although that quote was from a Wikipedia search, Fairford sounds likely. I think from memory...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Mar 2010, 22:21
Replies: 15
Views: 9,384
Posted By Ten West

I seem to recall that the divert field for the...

I seem to recall that the divert field for the shuttle was in Spain? Could be wrong though. :confused:

No, a quick Google reveals that I'm right. For once!

Trans-Oceanic Abort Landing sites:
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Mar 2010, 23:36
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,060,243
Posted By Ten West

Sounds like the best plan. It's BA that pays your...

Sounds like the best plan. It's BA that pays your wages after all. BASSA will have no hesitation in selling you out if it suits their own purposes as was pointed out in a post far more eloquent than...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Mar 2010, 09:47
Replies: 60
Views: 15,557
Posted By Ten West

That's interesting! In the 90's I worked on the...

That's interesting! In the 90's I worked on the restoration of Duxford's Trident G-AVFB.
I seem to remember that I noticed on a visit a while back that the current maintenance guys had installed the...
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