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Search: Posts Made By: Wilton Shagpile
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Forum: Questions
6th Oct 2015, 17:18
Replies: 11
Views: 22,666
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Great, many thanks.

Great, many thanks.
Forum: Questions
6th Oct 2015, 17:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,217
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Destination alternate UK - interesting scenario

OK, say you're planning to depart to an airfield with a single, short runway, which for performance PLANNING (factored) purposes is long enough when dry but not when wet. However, your raw...
Forum: Questions
15th Sep 2015, 11:20
Replies: 11
Views: 22,666
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Reduced contingency fuel procedure

Here is a quick question if anyone can help.

When operating in Europe using the RCPF procedure, say, for example you're heading up from somewhere warm and your normal destination is Birmingham...
Forum: Questions
9th Dec 2013, 08:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,393
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

France -ILS minima

On some French charts, different minima are displayed corresponding to a percentage figure....normally 5% down to 2.5% . I've always understood that this represents minima you can use subject to the...
Forum: Questions
8th Dec 2013, 19:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Thanks that makes sense. I couldn't see anything...

Thanks that makes sense. I couldn't see anything about it on the plates....
Forum: Questions
8th Dec 2013, 10:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Frankfurt (EDDF) 07L/25R

Can anybody tell my why there are 2 separate ILS frequencies for each end of this runway corresponding to 2 separate glideslopes?

Which one can you normally expect to use and are they both...
Forum: Questions
23rd Jun 2013, 19:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,504
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Thanks for the responses. As I reckoned, probably...

Thanks for the responses. As I reckoned, probably not a big deal unless somebody chooses to make it so!
Forum: Questions
19th Jun 2013, 13:34
Replies: 6
Views: 2,504
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Not carrying licence...

OK, so I know in EU OPS land you need to carry your licence with you while operating. I was discussing this with a colleage and I reckon that if you forget it and get ramp checked it is just a matter...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th May 2013, 14:27
Replies: 9
Views: 9,623
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Oxford.....I found distance learning OK but got a...

Oxford.....I found distance learning OK but got a huge amount out of the "brush up" courses I went in for. It would have been so much easier to have done it full time.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th May 2013, 13:35
Replies: 9
Views: 9,623
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

I seem to remember I spread mine over three or...

I seem to remember I spread mine over three or four sittings...it's been a while though. I prefer to focus on a small number of things at one time and was doing it lone warrior style like the OP...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th May 2013, 13:27
Replies: 26
Views: 15,108
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

A levels will help you get noticed in the job...

A levels will help you get noticed in the job market and will open up opportunities at the entry level that you might otherwise not be eligible for. However, they're not much of a backup in life...
Forum: Medical & Health
19th Jul 2012, 17:56
Replies: 2
Views: 2,923
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

I had this done a few years ago to sort out some...

I had this done a few years ago to sort out some sinus issues. It was successful in opening up the passageways but led to me suffering from a lot more dryness up inside my nose and means now that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th May 2012, 07:57
Replies: 964
Views: 562,676
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Well done Monarch. A proper company that...

Well done Monarch.

A proper company that still values experience and maintains the dignity of our profession by refusing to join the race to the bottom.

Good show and good luck to all those...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2012, 13:47
Replies: 34
Views: 9,493
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Strong unions. That's how. Imagine the train or...

Strong unions. That's how. Imagine the train or tube drivers putting up with "pay to drive" or repeated frisking every day of your career? No, me neither.

We need a stronger union.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Oct 2011, 07:52
Replies: 68
Views: 18,368
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Yes, what exactly ARE the unions doing in all...

Yes, what exactly ARE the unions doing in all this? I get my BALPA magazine telling me what cool gadgets to buy this month when they're ignoring the fact that my Ts and Cs are slowly being eroded.
...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Oct 2011, 15:43
Replies: 2
Views: 3,542
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Well I think it's up to the individual? Only you...

Well I think it's up to the individual? Only you know how ill you are - the company can't really tell you you're fit or not?? My company just says we shouldn't fly if unfit and pretty much leaves it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th May 2011, 08:36
Replies: 92
Views: 51,069
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

I left my career back in 2003 join the airlines...

I left my career back in 2003 join the airlines and was one of the few that were lucky enough to finish just at the right time. On the whole I enjoy it but it's definately right that there are lots...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Feb 2011, 16:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

I used a total of 5 different FTOs for all my...

I used a total of 5 different FTOs for all my training over the years (including PPL etc. and 6 if you count the MCC) and many more if you count recreational hour building and general PPL flying. On...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Feb 2011, 10:35
Replies: 21
Views: 11,692
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Freezing rain / drizzle

I've never really had any specific guidance on operating in freezing rain or drizzle, but it is something I would prefer to stay well away from. How do your operators treat this issue and could...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Feb 2011, 09:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,597
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

In JAR land, the "safety pilot" hours aren't...

In JAR land, the "safety pilot" hours aren't loggable. At all. In any phase of flight.

Under JAR the only hours that anyone can log for that flight are the pilot (commander) of the flight. Those...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Feb 2011, 13:55
Replies: 22
Views: 6,995
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

I stayed at a place in Southbourne although it...

I stayed at a place in Southbourne although it was back in 2004 so anything could have changed since then! It was OK, just a normal B&B. Plenty of parking nearby and I can't remember exactly how long...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Feb 2011, 09:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,063
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

From memory, you can undertake the entire JAA...

From memory, you can undertake the entire JAA syllabus in the US apart from the IR test. There is no need to do one then the other. Clearly you'll need to do some IR flying in the UK prior to your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Feb 2011, 14:02
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Hi - I can't answer your questions about type...

Hi - I can't answer your questions about type ratings (except to say that a normal airline will do it for you) but as for the other stuff, the "bare minimum" would be to be human, less than 65 years...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jan 2011, 09:35
Replies: 14
Views: 889
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Jack - there is plenty of information on here...

Jack - there is plenty of information on here about the best ways to proceed with the training towards a flying career. A couple of hours surfing PPRuNe with a mug of tea will turn up loads of...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Jan 2011, 10:24
Replies: 42
Views: 13,666
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

If this is something to do with a trapped nerve...

If this is something to do with a trapped nerve or a spinal issue, maybe a chiropractor could help you out? They can manipulate your spine a bit and maybe free something up.

Or perhaps a physio...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Dec 2010, 08:27
Replies: 31
Views: 10,156
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

I don't really get why they piled earth walls up...

I don't really get why they piled earth walls up across the runway? They could have just made sure the white crosses were visible and left it at that. Then, they can declare their runway closed but...
Forum: Medical & Health
31st May 2009, 08:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,092
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

I'm not medically qualified but I have heard of a...

I'm not medically qualified but I have heard of a condition called Meniere's Disease which has similar symptoms to the ones you are describing.

It is certainly worth Googling as your doc may not...
Forum: Medical & Health
6th Jan 2009, 11:40
Replies: 11
Views: 3,684
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

I don't know much about this condition, but I...

I don't know much about this condition, but I take a product called 5-lac to help with my digestion. It is a sachet of powder that you drink dissolved in a little water and it contains all kinds of...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2008, 16:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,761
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

OK, so if you look at that table, it implies that...

OK, so if you look at that table, it implies that FOR LEGAL PLANNING PURPOSES you can disregard a TEMPO at the planning stage if it is connected to a condition such as a CB....however, not for a...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2008, 08:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Jersey runway resurfacing

The NOTAMs for JER state that the runway surface is POROUS FRICTION COARSE as a result of the rehabilitation works.

I have never come across this before...does anybody know what this means in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Nov 2008, 20:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

As others have said, all you're really getting is...

As others have said, all you're really getting is some support when you really need it. I agree that the jury is out though when it comes to anything involving Ts and Cs etc.

If you're not a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jul 2008, 19:20
Replies: 23
BMI
Views: 3,311
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Looks like they are filling up the pool again in...

Looks like they are filling up the pool again in preparation for some possible FO recruitment for the spring / summer next year....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2008, 08:38
Replies: 21
Views: 2,516
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

As others have said, you can either take the risk...

As others have said, you can either take the risk or do what I would do and just pick another airfield a bit further down route and go there instead.

Getting into an argument with the CAA has...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jun 2008, 14:14
Replies: 42
Views: 7,625
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

Call me pedantic but he doesn't have an...

Call me pedantic but he doesn't have an ATPL....just a CPL and IR.

You only need to be 18 to hold either of these qualifications so I'm not that impressed! He won't be able to hold an ATPL till...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Jun 2008, 08:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,187
Posted By Wilton Shagpile

No it won't be BA crews, but I am pretty sure the...

No it won't be BA crews, but I am pretty sure the BA mainline guys won't really mind. :rolleyes:


Mickjoebill - the sarcasm on this thread is purely because this is fairly old news and has been...
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