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Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2010, 15:23
Replies: 124
Views: 61,647
Posted By Scimitar

Yet another excellent post from PJ2. If...

Yet another excellent post from PJ2.

If non-aviators wish to contribute I would strongly suggest they read all PJ2's posts on the subject first. They are much more likely to understand the...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Nov 2009, 11:07
Replies: 823
Views: 225,649
Posted By Scimitar

Good post, Rainboe. I personally think that...

Good post, Rainboe.

I personally think that CRM teaching has quite a lot to answer for. Whilst a great deal of good has come from it, it is quite clear that the authority of the flight deck has...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Aug 2009, 17:43
Replies: 171
Views: 50,388
Posted By Scimitar

Who was the wise old meteorologist who summed it...

Who was the wise old meteorologist who summed it up like this?

"Meteorology is not an exact science - and may be considerably affected by the weather".
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2009, 12:59
Replies: 47
Views: 29,406
Posted By Scimitar

JACDEC also has it as #1 and#2.

JACDEC also has it as #1 and#2.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2009, 14:18
Replies: 47
Views: 29,406
Posted By Scimitar

This was reported on the JACDEC website...

This was reported on the JACDEC website yesterday.

I'm impressed that they got it round the circuit with two out on one side. Not a happy situation. I never flew the 707 but the DC8 was a handful...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2009, 19:15
Replies: 106
Views: 25,285
Posted By Scimitar

Some of the non-pilots who have been reading...

Some of the non-pilots who have been reading about this accident seem to be having difficulty in working out just why the pilots amongst us are so horrified by what appears to have happened.

It is...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2009, 21:05
Replies: 160
Views: 98,931
Posted By Scimitar

PULL THROUGH, You're being rather coy! I...

PULL THROUGH,

You're being rather coy! I really think you should reply to Posts 113 and 114.

Don't be shy now!
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2009, 16:49
Replies: 160
Views: 98,931
Posted By Scimitar

Just exactly what are you implying, PULL THROUGH?

Just exactly what are you implying, PULL THROUGH?
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2008, 17:09
Replies: 414
Views: 289,566
Posted By Scimitar

Why are people getting so het up because the...

Why are people getting so het up because the Captain's DV window is open? Maybe the poor sod just felt desperate for a smoke once it was all over!
(Oh. Ex 737 driver)
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Oct 2008, 20:15
Replies: 2,686
Views: 1,136,696
Posted By Scimitar

Justme69 I would just like to thank you for...

Justme69

I would just like to thank you for some of the best contributions to this, or any other, thread on pprune. We have all had to wade through page after page of mostly puerile and...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2008, 18:03
Replies: 410
Views: 84,101
Posted By Scimitar

WHAT HAPPENED TO CAUSE THE DECOMPRESSION? ...

WHAT HAPPENED TO CAUSE THE DECOMPRESSION?

Having waded through 7 pages (of which the usual 90% is utter rubbish) no one has yet said what caused it!

To those passengers who do listen carefully...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Aug 2008, 12:01
Replies: 121
Views: 18,637
Posted By Scimitar

Dozy, Do us all a favour. Take a trip to...

Dozy,

Do us all a favour. Take a trip to Nigeria. Take a good look for yourself.

Then you will realise that those of us who have spent time there are speaking with one clear voice!
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2008, 20:29
Replies: 56
Views: 9,327
Posted By Scimitar

I am assuming, Rainboe, that you worked for BA. I...

I am assuming, Rainboe, that you worked for BA. I worked for a UK Charter airline for 27 years and never once either felt the need, nor was put under any pressure to operate outside the terms of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2008, 13:05
Replies: 1,109
Views: 378,608
Posted By Scimitar

(Retired 757/767 captain) Can anyone tell me...

(Retired 757/767 captain)

Can anyone tell me (Rainboe maybe?) how the pilots would know that they were not breathing O2 if their cylinder had disappeared? My memory of performing and watching...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jul 2008, 20:12
Replies: 138
Views: 24,191
Posted By Scimitar

I've never felt the need to block anyone before...

I've never felt the need to block anyone before but Yamaha, you've managed to be my first!
You seem totally unable to listen to advice from people who Do know what they are talking about. Ask...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Dec 2007, 17:03
Replies: 507
Views: 151,131
Posted By Scimitar

For what little it's worth LTD, I think you did...

For what little it's worth LTD, I think you did absolutely the right thing. You have been given a fair old knocking by several on this thread but I support you 100%. Given the same opportunity again...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2007, 13:18
Replies: 82
Views: 33,831
Posted By Scimitar

I can't help wondering whether the engine damage...

I can't help wondering whether the engine damage could have been caused by FOD which has been a feature of the ramp at Alicante for at least 25 years. I, and many others, have brought bagfulls home...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Jun 2007, 17:04
Replies: 64
Views: 12,694
Posted By Scimitar

Cracking post, Rainboe! You just keep on telling...

Cracking post, Rainboe! You just keep on telling them, until at last maybe they'll understand that this really is a forum for professional pilots. I just love it - and don't start mincing words...
Forum: Questions
25th May 2007, 16:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,460
Posted By Scimitar

Oh, the deep joy at being able to go to Naples...

Oh, the deep joy at being able to go to Naples again!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Apr 2007, 16:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,202
Posted By Scimitar

Standard Noise, I worked for...

Standard Noise,

I worked for Britannia/Thomsonfly at Bristol from the late '80s to '05 and always considered that we and ATC had a pretty good working relationship and mutual respect. The tone of...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2006, 12:57
Replies: 294
Views: 137,777
Posted By Scimitar

I operated 757s (and occasionally 767-300s) in...

I operated 757s (and occasionally 767-300s) in and out of Bristol for 15 years and can't help wondering what all the fuss is about. Have they done something to the runway recently that has altered...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Sep 2006, 14:46
Replies: 48
Views: 22,419
Posted By Scimitar

Speedbird London helped me out of a few scrapes...

Speedbird London helped me out of a few scrapes back in the '70s whilst working the old "Foxtrot Foxtrot" flight numbers, especially on the knackered old Britannias. It was always a pleasant surprise...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Apr 2006, 06:39
Replies: 19
Views: 6,148
Posted By Scimitar

Excellent post, Rainboe. There should be a forum...

Excellent post, Rainboe. There should be a forum titled "Kindergarten" specially for ridiculous rubbish as submitted by Lord Imbecile!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Mar 2006, 16:48
Replies: 29
Views: 8,486
Posted By Scimitar

Isn't African International the outfit run by...

Isn't African International the outfit run by Alan Stocks from Crawley? The one that neatly followed the demise of IAS Cargo back in 1980.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Feb 2006, 21:14
Replies: 272
Views: 65,397
Posted By Scimitar

Don't know about FR but have a look at...

Don't know about FR but have a look at ThomsonFly's website. They are expanding out of BOH.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2005, 11:28
Replies: 44
Views: 11,169
Posted By Scimitar

Not much point in hiding names here, but I've...

Not much point in hiding names here, but I've worked for Britannia (or Thomsonfly now) for 25 years and in all that time whenever I have needed compassionate time off there has never been any...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Aug 2005, 08:27
Replies: 21
Views: 4,971
Posted By Scimitar

evenflow is spot-on. The Daily Mail is the place...

evenflow is spot-on. The Daily Mail is the place for this exciting story.
Remember that piece they did about the 767 orbiting amongst the houses in Congleton some years ago, in reality at about...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Nov 2004, 18:21
Replies: 25
Views: 5,036
Posted By Scimitar

I've had trouble with them too. Reckon DHL...

I've had trouble with them too.

Reckon DHL stands for Desperately, Hopelessly Lost.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Oct 2004, 21:17
Replies: 30
Views: 9,007
Posted By Scimitar

Good old 411A! An incorrect assumption on...

Good old 411A!

An incorrect assumption on the very first line of his post. Will he ever learn? Think man - think before you jump in with both feet. Maybe, just maybe, someone, somewhere will...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Oct 2004, 12:36
Replies: 38
Views: 5,997
Posted By Scimitar

"Firefighters are inspecting the aircraft in case...

"Firefighters are inspecting the aircraft in case of any damage".

I'd prefer to see it done by a qualified engineer myself!
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Oct 2004, 19:21
Replies: 167
Views: 39,101
Posted By Scimitar

As a Training Captain with the airline concerned...

As a Training Captain with the airline concerned I have been following this thread with considerable interest and feel that there is just one point I can add to this fascinating discussion.
It has...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Aug 2003, 05:00
Replies: 9
Views: 4,885
Posted By Scimitar

Did SAS drop two then?!

Did SAS drop two then?!
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2003, 03:04
Replies: 21
Views: 3,860
Posted By Scimitar

We all make mistakes, some of greater...

We all make mistakes, some of greater significance than others. Maybe this captain made a mistake on the night of the accident. What I would ask is that we all wait for the full and proper accident...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2003, 19:58
Replies: 120
Views: 16,233
Posted By Scimitar

Since BA lost a 747 and crew in Kuwait last time...

Since BA lost a 747 and crew in Kuwait last time (the aircraft permanently) who can blame them for being cautious? Good on yer BA - look after the crews!
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2002, 15:57
Replies: 109
Views: 16,936
Posted By Scimitar

I think from now on that nobody travels on the...

I think from now on that nobody travels on the flight deck on my flights. The company might well be interested in applying some pressure on the CAA if they find that they are suddenly finding it...
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