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Forum: Tech Log
18th Jun 2021, 09:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,457
Posted By DrJones

LOWI

HI

There are no ILS approaches for LOWI.

So does anyone know why The loc dme approach for 08 has a glide slope?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th May 2020, 07:26
Replies: 77
Views: 37,129
Posted By DrJones

You can't cheat economics, as said before it's...

You can't cheat economics, as said before it's simple supply and demand.

Whether you decide to save everyone's job or whether you decide to job share terms and conditions will come down.

Now...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th May 2020, 21:27
Replies: 77
Views: 37,129
Posted By DrJones

Anyone who thinks that terms and conditions are...

Anyone who thinks that terms and conditions are going to improve down the road are extremely niave.

Even in the good times that have passed people are willing to pay for overpriced courses...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th May 2020, 06:03
Replies: 77
Views: 37,129
Posted By DrJones

You are right on the whole fying is too cheap....

You are right on the whole fying is too cheap. But putting prices up does not mean as a pilot you will get better terms and conditions, as the greedy airlines might want to keep the money for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2020, 09:42
Replies: 77
Views: 37,129
Posted By DrJones

Terms and conditions are going to get worse as it...

Terms and conditions are going to get worse as it is a case of supply and demand.

Problem is even though some airlines have had better terms then say others all bets are now off (only have to look...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Dec 2018, 07:06
Replies: 51
Views: 21,672
Posted By DrJones

Hi So you convert your UK license to...

Hi

So you convert your UK license to another member state and then March 29th comes along and the UK are no no longer in EASA land.

I doubt this very much but do people think there will be any...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Sep 2018, 22:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By DrJones

Take the 737 job and get command. If this...

Take the 737 job and get command.

If this is your first job , then what you want is hours and good training and this can sometimes be lacking in the biz world.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Sep 2018, 21:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,530
Posted By DrJones

I am not sure if you can pay for it but in my...

I am not sure if you can pay for it but in my opinion the Skyteam Lounge is better.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2018, 22:07
Replies: 51
Views: 21,672
Posted By DrJones

Thank Denti

Thank Denti
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Aug 2018, 08:57
Replies: 51
Views: 21,672
Posted By DrJones

Can EASA registered aircraft be based in UK post...

Can EASA registered aircraft be based in UK post BREXIT on the basis that the UK is no longer part of EASA?

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Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Aug 2018, 04:39
Replies: 51
Views: 21,672
Posted By DrJones

I guess this question doesn't apply if you work...

I guess this question doesn't apply if you work for the likes of BA and Virgin etc , but more aimed at UK Pilots who work for foreign companies likes me or indeed trainee UK Pilots.

If the UK is...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Dec 2017, 08:25
Replies: 27
Views: 10,493
Posted By DrJones

Cheers - all understood!

Cheers - all understood!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Dec 2017, 14:49
Replies: 27
Views: 10,493
Posted By DrJones

Cheers guys! So Galaxy Flyer, so is there...

Cheers guys!

So Galaxy Flyer, so is there anything wrong/ gotchas when soon as I'm in green needles to put the sequence back to auto?

It just means it's one less step to do in if you...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Nov 2017, 10:35
Replies: 27
Views: 10,493
Posted By DrJones

Hi Guys Thanks for all you inputs regarding...

Hi Guys

Thanks for all you inputs regarding this!

Whether or not this example would happen in real life, who knows.

But you can bet your bottom dollar it will happen in less then ideal...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Nov 2017, 17:42
Replies: 27
Views: 10,493
Posted By DrJones

Hi Sorry if I missed something here. Are you...

Hi

Sorry if I missed something here. Are you suggesting hit the go around button as in my view this will give you the fms speed and and also give you the lateral guidance. However it will also...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Nov 2017, 17:08
Replies: 27
Views: 10,493
Posted By DrJones

Discontinued Approach

Hi

Can anyone give any advice on how to do an discontinued approach in the Global 5000/6000 Vision.

My example is say your coming down the ILS (loc and glide slope captured). Say go around...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Nov 2017, 18:28
Replies: 20
Views: 6,537
Posted By DrJones

Flew back from Tenerife on a Tui 787 last year....

Flew back from Tenerife on a Tui 787 last year. The entertainment system did work. Best take your own headphones as they charge you for them when flying a non long haul route.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Oct 2017, 17:53
Replies: 20
Views: 6,676
Posted By DrJones

Thanks for the advice. I will have a look.

Thanks for the advice. I will have a look.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Oct 2017, 13:06
Replies: 20
Views: 6,676
Posted By DrJones

Thanks. ........

Thanks. ........
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Oct 2017, 11:42
Replies: 20
Views: 6,676
Posted By DrJones

Ba food service

Hi

Quick question when BA do their food service on say a long haul economy flight do they start from the back and go to the front or the front to the back.

Cheers
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Oct 2017, 16:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,213
Posted By DrJones

I went down there last year to get a type rating...

I went down there last year to get a type rating put on my licence. Got down there first thing, was out in about one hour. I would think that getting a night rating put on your license would be...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Sep 2017, 15:58
Replies: 27
Views: 6,936
Posted By DrJones

This reminds me of the Sky News reporting with...

This reminds me of the Sky News reporting with regards to when the BA 777 lost both engines on short final into LHR. I remember Kat Burley saying on the news "We know what happens when both engines...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Aug 2017, 12:33
Replies: 21
Views: 6,237
Posted By DrJones

My advice for study is a little and often. I...

My advice for study is a little and often. I would study on the commute from work and to work and for half our in my lunch break (so about 2 hrs a day before I got home). In the evenings would study...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Apr 2017, 22:53
Replies: 12
Views: 4,178
Posted By DrJones

Oxford cbt to understand the subject followed by...

Oxford cbt to understand the subject followed by question bank.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Apr 2017, 22:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,987
Posted By DrJones

Adf

I used the book Never Get Lost which as said by a previous guy is well worth a read. I also practiced on rant which is a fantastic tool to practice doing anything adf related.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2016, 16:26
Replies: 399
Views: 402,010
Posted By DrJones

Coming from a corporate aviation background and...

Coming from a corporate aviation background and finding myself not being able to apply for certain airline jobs as the weight of the aircraft I fly is below a certain weight can be frustrating....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2016, 08:02
Replies: 46
Views: 14,649
Posted By DrJones

BA is pretty much at the bottom!!!

Flew long haul on BA a few days ago for the first time in about 10 years. It was a 11 hr flight on the 747 Classic, sorry I mean the 400. The entertainment system / seat was no different from the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Oct 2016, 16:42
Replies: 272
Views: 156,858
Posted By DrJones

As others had previously mentioned it would be...

As others had previously mentioned it would be nice now if CVR's can be fitted to these smaller type of aircrafts so at least there can be less specalation when an accident like this occurs.

I...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Oct 2015, 10:01
Replies: 272
Views: 156,858
Posted By DrJones

Hands of the throttles

Why you given yourself a pat on back with your approach in to SFO.

Surely if your take out the automatics you put your hand on the throttle to ensure you don't land up stalling on short finals?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Apr 2014, 22:07
Replies: 425
Views: 205,663
Posted By DrJones

Polax 52 - I fly Citation Excel. I'm not...

Polax 52 - I fly Citation Excel.


I'm not doubting flying an airline in poor weather conditions can not be tricky, but on the flip side going to an airport you have never been too before and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jan 2014, 12:12
Replies: 142
Views: 37,263
Posted By DrJones

So is the phrase p2f actually incorrect? Any...

So is the phrase p2f actually incorrect? Any info? Are there actually any p2f schemes in place in the UK or has their been for the last 5 years?


I know the Company's know longer exist but...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2014, 12:57
Replies: 142
Views: 37,263
Posted By DrJones

"Its all irrelevant. If you dont go through OAA...

"Its all irrelevant. If you dont go through OAA or CTC its highly unlikely you will secure a job in the UK flying a jet. Thats the top and bottom of it."

That is simply NOT true.


It's...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Jun 2013, 22:47
Replies: 25
Views: 7,678
Posted By DrJones

Duty Times

Its a private operation so no need for FTLs.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2013, 20:47
Replies: 65
Views: 14,985
Posted By DrJones

lost

I got lost on my first flight since gaining my PPL.

It was the best thing that could have happened to me.

Getting lost and working out how to get back on track gave me confidence to plan longer...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2012, 17:13
Replies: 124
Views: 86,304
Posted By DrJones

Landings

I don't fly the A320 so can't give advice on landing that puppy but as mentioned early the rad alt calls 50, 40 ,30 etc are great indicator to whether your going to slam it in. If they count down...
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