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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Dec 2020, 10:43
Replies: 8
Views: 7,845
Posted By Flap33

I was there shortly after we started staying...

I was there shortly after we started staying there. For 24 hours the room service menu was ok....... being delivered to the "tradesman's entrance" was a bit demeaning!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jun 2019, 09:22
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,072
Posted By Flap33

I seem to remember a notice earlier this year...

I seem to remember a notice earlier this year detailing training requirements of "cruise pilots" on 777 & 747 for new entrants. They did this on the A380 previously.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jan 2019, 18:40
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,072
Posted By Flap33

Actually, the FDP is reduced by 1 hour when...

Actually, the FDP is reduced by 1 hour when operating out of LGW on 777... apparently assumes you've driven from LHR
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2017, 10:35
Replies: 14
Views: 4,923
Posted By Flap33

Got to agree with STBYRUD.. why would you?? The...

Got to agree with STBYRUD.. why would you?? The ADIRU switch can also be turned off in flight without removing power (according to the FCOM) but why would you want to test the theory??

If it aint...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Aug 2016, 11:20
Replies: 24
Views: 14,257
Posted By Flap33

The 744 used to have the height/time restriction....

The 744 used to have the height/time restriction.

The 777 is easier to get your head around.... You can Go-Around right up to the point thrust reversers are deployed, beyond that you're landing.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Mar 2016, 14:31
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,072
Posted By Flap33

BA are going to be "saved by" British Summer...

BA are going to be "saved by" British Summer Time!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Oct 2015, 16:31
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,072
Posted By Flap33

A longhal command.... the $64m question. ...

A longhal command.... the $64m question.

Personally, I've been in 14 years and am conservatively at least 8 years (probably more like 10) from a L/H command. For those joining now, I'd have...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2015, 07:47
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,149,072
Posted By Flap33

Locked Door, Although I appreciate your...

Locked Door,

Although I appreciate your comment I feel it is unfair to make such a statement on this thread. BA have finally admitted to having too few pilots, force draft was horrendous and...
Forum: Questions
21st Nov 2014, 16:35
Replies: 17
Views: 3,218
Posted By Flap33

747-400 : About 10-11 Tonnes per hour decreasing...

747-400 : About 10-11 Tonnes per hour decreasing to about 8-9 at the end of the flight .

777-200 : About 7 Tonnes per hour decreasing to 5.5-6 at the end of the flight.

777-300 : About 15-20%...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Oct 2014, 12:16
Replies: 735
Views: 697,958
Posted By Flap33

Evacuation?

The idea of evacuating this aircraft will be debated for a long time. As a co-pilot who aspires to command in the not too distant future I'd like to think I would have behaved in the same way.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2013, 10:06
Replies: 75
Views: 23,589
Posted By Flap33

I understand the feelings here, I am affected by...

I understand the feelings here, I am affected by this as well. Can I suggest that we keep this to our own BALPA forum... Dirty washing, public, etc.....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Nov 2012, 09:11
Replies: 18
Views: 8,459
Posted By Flap33

PA, your career path assumption is pretty...

PA, your career path assumption is pretty accurate. The only major factor that's different from when I was a low-hour, newly qualified fATPL holder is the willingness of mainly low-cost airlines to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Nov 2012, 19:27
Replies: 18
Views: 8,459
Posted By Flap33

Politely Amused

I have the utmost respect for those who have served in the forces, BA has a lot of ex-service flight crew and I fly with them regularly. I guess BA have their reasons for this exclusion - I have no...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Nov 2012, 18:22
Replies: 18
Views: 8,459
Posted By Flap33

Cynical?

In 1995 I paid £35000 up front for an ab-initio course. It took 3 years to find a job with a turbo-prop operator earning £16k (and that was one of the better ones).

Fast forward to 2012 and the...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2012, 13:11
Replies: 3
Views: 5,848
Posted By Flap33

EGLL SIDs

All SIDs out of EGLL have an altitude restriction of 6000 ft with conditional altitudes set as well (e.g.. CPT 8 dme 4000 ft or above - don't think that is factually correct but you get the idea).
...
Forum: Questions
29th Mar 2012, 20:15
Replies: 1
Views: 3,691
Posted By Flap33

Re-fuel panel

The 777 has a fuel panel comprising 6 fuel pumps, 2 cross-feed valves and the facility to dump fuel (switches)

The only place where you can actually set the fuel load is at the refuel panel on the...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jul 2011, 18:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By Flap33

Side-step

Basically, you are on final approach for, say, LHR 27L and at the request of either the pilot or ATC you side-step to the other runway, ie 27R.

The side-step can avoid unnecessary go-arounds
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Apr 2011, 14:31
Replies: 8
Views: 6,552
Posted By Flap33

12 Firm Orders, 7 Options. Delivery expected...

12 Firm Orders, 7 Options.

Delivery expected from Q1 2013.

Likely to be seen in JNB, HKG, SIN, LAX, originally planned as a 1 for 1 replacement of the 747-400 although now looking like they'll...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Mar 2011, 10:58
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

EASA Proposals

Spot on Ltn & Beyond.

The changes being proposed by EASA are going to change all of our lives if they are implemented..... 7Hr 30 Minimum Rest anybody?

BALPA have thoroughly briefed the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Dec 2010, 15:46
Replies: 296
Views: 253,893
Posted By Flap33

Las - Hnd

I would have thought it would be highly unlikely that this combination would be rostered given the days off entitlement after a longhaul trip, there are plenty of shorthaul routes on/coming to MF.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Dec 2010, 10:20
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

Sickness

Essessdeedee, I believe that you have just hit the nail on the head, we could have a destination based scale of sickness - LAGOS (sniffle and I'm on the phone) - NARITA (The Plague won't stop me!):)...
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Dec 2010, 17:57
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

The mother of all room parties!

2 local nights to have the mother of all room parties.... spending the diversion payment they have just been awarded...what a shame they weren't running coaches from Prestwick this year.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Oct 2010, 19:17
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

What's this dispute about?

A simple question, originally it was about IMPOSITION - about the way in which BA reduced crew complements in the name of saving money. BASSA only ever offered "loans" to the company, vastly...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Oct 2010, 16:57
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

The "clue" is in the name

Upperdeckpsr....

A casualty of the cost-savings in 2008?

Your view of staff travel and it's removal is quite definately the work of the BASSA propaganda machine.....

Allow me another...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Oct 2010, 15:45
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

ST is a PERK....

As the title says, it's a perk (and as such can be withdrawn at liberty if the situation warrants it, eg being sick) - if it were contractual then BASSA would have had it back in the famous "5...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Oct 2010, 17:55
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

Collaborating??

Diut,

Thanks for joining the debate.... BASSA's latest update was that they had hoped to announce a strike ballot by today, in fact by 10am on 10/10/10 but couldn't because Tony Woodley and WW...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Oct 2010, 12:58
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

I too think that Unite are going to impose a...

I too think that Unite are going to impose a settlement on BASSA (kind of ironic really).

BASSA face being excluded from Unite whilst still be in dispute with BA; should this happen I can forsee a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Oct 2010, 09:41
Replies: 4,259
Views: 1,565,355
Posted By Flap33

Staff Travel

I can't see ST being returned, it would be a major concession by the company and I think given the opinions on this thread we are in agreement that BA don't need do anything at the moment; BASSA...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Aug 2010, 18:42
Replies: 3,036
Views: 1,089,938
Posted By Flap33

Hot Towels all over again...

This is a repeat of the Hot Towels, I am suprised BASSA haven't asked for an additional crew member whose sole responsibility is thew closure of window blinds :ugh:

Funny how crew are only too...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Jun 2010, 20:11
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,766
Posted By Flap33

What's to rush for WW?

So BASSA are now trying to "control" New Fleet - stunning.....

In June 2009 BASSA could have recommended they accept an offer from BA which DID NOT contain New Fleet - that is a spectacular own...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Jun 2010, 20:16
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,766
Posted By Flap33

saintjoseph

Not a Watersider unfortunately..... just a P2 who hope to have a long career in a successful, 21st Century airline. A new name would have to be part of the package, IMHO.

ps. Have only been to...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Jun 2010, 19:19
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,766
Posted By Flap33

To Tiramisu

Great post, as someone on the other side of the locked door I have read most of your posts throughout the last 6 months and wish that just a few more crew would be as supportive as yourself.

With...
Forum: Cabin Crew
2nd Jun 2010, 22:05
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,766
Posted By Flap33

I don't think that even Unite would wish to blow...

I don't think that even Unite would wish to blow thier cash reserves on a strike that can claim maybe 30-40% support. Then take into consideration those members of Unite that are not in BASSA but...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th May 2010, 13:29
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,766
Posted By Flap33

Oh dear, if there are numbers of Comrades...

Oh dear, if there are numbers of Comrades attending BFC is down on the first day of this IA how is it going to look at the end of day 17?

I suspect that Unite had an inkling that this strike would...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Apr 2010, 20:32
Replies: 5,357
Views: 2,018,766
Posted By Flap33

Same old story....

The pro-BASSA posters here appear to have faled to grasp that it is BASSA themselves that have caused imposition.

Back in Jan/Feb 2009 WW gave each deprtment their savings target, the deadline was...
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