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Search: Posts Made By: LatviaCalling
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Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2007, 20:05
Replies: 13
Views: 5,674
Posted By LatviaCalling

It's been a while since I've posted, maybe...

It's been a while since I've posted, maybe because of the petty posts accusing each other of willfull negligence, whatever the topic may me. On this post, we never got to answer the original poster's...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Jan 2007, 18:35
Replies: 335
Views: 162,137
Posted By LatviaCalling

If Der Spiegel says that the transmitter stopped...

If Der Spiegel says that the transmitter stopped transmitting at a certain time, then it also should know approximately from where it was transmitting, shouldn't it?

Re the NTSB, the FAA and...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Sep 2006, 20:44
Replies: 33
Views: 16,138
Posted By LatviaCalling

PIA Pilot

My Swedish is Ok, but there is some difference between Norwegian. I'll try my best.

The 48-year old first officer of a Pakistan International Airways was arrested by police after he measured 1.06...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Sep 2006, 21:05
Replies: 87
Views: 42,389
Posted By LatviaCalling

Onur Air

Sometimes we bash the press deservedly, and sometimes undeservedly. However, thanks to the rag that published this episode of the captain refusing to fly the aircraft in it its condition, we have at...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jun 2006, 20:03
Replies: 56
Views: 10,707
Posted By LatviaCalling

The security people are a bit more relaxed now....

The security people are a bit more relaxed now. Small scissors and nail cutters have come off the list.

As for other items, a heavy duty serated plastic knife served on board, or a fork, can do...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2006, 22:50
Replies: 120
Views: 58,350
Posted By LatviaCalling

This is a story of a sorry Armenian flight and...

This is a story of a sorry Armenian flight and not mobile phones. We've had threads up the hilt about cell/mobile phones and this thred should not start to wander toward that.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2006, 22:29
Replies: 120
Views: 58,350
Posted By LatviaCalling

[QUOTE=RoyHudd]Mobile phones should be...

[QUOTE=RoyHudd]Mobile phones should be confiscated from pax before flight,

So, what do you propose to do? Name tag all 150 or so phones on a short flight or all 400+ on a jumbo. I can just see the...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2006, 22:37
Replies: 1
Views: 2,754
Posted By LatviaCalling

FYI, this is what the AP had to say about the...

FYI, this is what the AP had to say about the incident:
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Friday, April 7, 2006 · Last updated 12:41 p.m. PT

Jet returns to Amsterdam after bomb scare

By PETER DEJONG
ASSOCIATED PRESS...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Mar 2006, 19:23
Replies: 60
Views: 12,798
Posted By LatviaCalling

I really enjoyed reading this thread which brings...

I really enjoyed reading this thread which brings back old memories. Having received my PPL, I was determined to go for a commercial. I lived in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania which had an...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2006, 19:11
Replies: 270
Views: 73,785
Posted By LatviaCalling

I don't know about Riga, Latvia, because of the...

I don't know about Riga, Latvia, because of the lack of complete technical facilities, but Warsaw, located in Central Europe, and a major European hub, could be a carrot for Ryanair.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Feb 2006, 19:47
Replies: 310
Views: 120,171
Posted By LatviaCalling

I'm splitting hairs here, but according to the AA...

I'm splitting hairs here, but according to the AA statement, wasn't he a relief pilot who would have come on duty after landing in the U.S. If he was wearing a uniform, does that have anything to do...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2006, 19:23
Replies: 52
Views: 13,432
Posted By LatviaCalling

Now, this is a tricky one regarding long-haul...

Now, this is a tricky one regarding long-haul pilots. First of all, I don't think SAS will can them. Second, if they are looking to fill the slots with Latvians and Estonians, periodically Ryanair...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Jan 2006, 20:26
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By LatviaCalling

Re: Critical Updates

BOAC,

I have the automatic notification, but when I was told there could be trouble ahead, that notification had not reached me, nor swept my computer. I went to the manual download section right...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Jan 2006, 19:47
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By LatviaCalling

Critical Updates

FYI, change or post it where you want, but MS Windows just posted three new Critical updates. Would be good to download them now for you people that are using that service.

No answer necessary.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2006, 17:31
Replies: 123
Views: 27,762
Posted By LatviaCalling

Re: Easy on the Eye - feedback

Looking good, but it is difficult for me to figure out when some posts were posted. Like why "yesterday" and "today" instead of the actual date and time of the post?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
30th Dec 2005, 18:38
Replies: 39
Views: 15,673
Posted By LatviaCalling

Fireworks rockets can destroy a private plane if...

Fireworks rockets can destroy a private plane if the explosion happens just right and can damage a commercial aircraft, to say nothing of impairing the pilots' night vision and causing general havoc...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2005, 19:19
Replies: 67
Views: 19,450
Posted By LatviaCalling

Ryanair with Latvian flag?

I've checked a number of sources throughout the day and can report that they know nothing about it, or are not speaking because it is a very sensitive subject. Personally, I don't think the story is...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2005, 20:17
Replies: 37
Views: 12,545
Posted By LatviaCalling

Many children aboard

CNN now says that about 75 passengers were Catholic school children returning home for the Christmas holidays. If true, how sad.

The photo run earlier may, or may not, be the plane involved....
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2005, 19:32
Replies: 63
Views: 19,281
Posted By LatviaCalling

GB going it alone

Tandemrotor,

If GB were to suddenly pull out of the pool, they would become just another one of those dozens of holiday airlines going down south.

By staying with BA and its colors, it gives...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Dec 2005, 22:12
Replies: 63
Views: 19,281
Posted By LatviaCalling

GB

Having flown GB at least umpteen time, I can say that their service and attention to passenges far surpasses BA. As far as booking on line, the GB site will automatically switch you over to BA.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Nov 2005, 19:32
Replies: 33
Views: 5,219
Posted By LatviaCalling

Visas and travel

Interesting point. I travel on my American passport, although I have a Latvian passport for identity reasons only. The Americans more than strongly suggest that I do not travel on my Latvian...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Oct 2005, 22:27
Replies: 66
Views: 15,851
Posted By LatviaCalling

I believe a key question is whether the Swiss...

I believe a key question is whether the Swiss bore any responsibility during this incident. The Russian acted out of anger/grief for the loss of his family. That, in my opinion, is no excuse to off...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2005, 21:50
Replies: 9
Views: 3,652
Posted By LatviaCalling

Somehow I don't think this was a provocation by...

Somehow I don't think this was a provocation by the Russians. If it was to be intended, then the plane would have tried to skirt Lituanian air space to see what reaction it would get from the NATO...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2005, 22:14
Replies: 35
Views: 12,548
Posted By LatviaCalling

Come on now, we need a few more responses to this...

Come on now, we need a few more responses to this hideous deed by the Turks. With all the past happenings, don't you think that people are getting worried about flying to their holiday destinations....
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2005, 20:58
Replies: 29
Views: 12,392
Posted By LatviaCalling

As an old and retired journalist before my demise...

As an old and retired journalist before my demise into the blogosphere, I used to be a foreign editor for a major news agency. To put it quite succintly, even at that time, Central and South American...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Aug 2005, 19:38
Replies: 60
Views: 19,297
Posted By LatviaCalling

Now that would be an idea. The crewies cooking...

Now that would be an idea. The crewies cooking their meals back in the galley while us SLF smell the aroma and are stuck with zero, not even the so-called frozen stiff "All Day Deli" sandwich which...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Aug 2005, 21:02
Replies: 331
Views: 55,882
Posted By LatviaCalling

First of all, dock their salaries during the...

First of all, dock their salaries during the illegal walkout and then fire them all for illegally walking out. Like someone posted earlier, there would be a hell of a lot of London bus drivers...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Aug 2005, 20:22
Replies: 331
Views: 55,882
Posted By LatviaCalling

To disappointed: You say "I have been...

To disappointed:

You say "I have been informed." Informed about what, may I ask?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Aug 2005, 18:32
Replies: 331
Views: 55,882
Posted By LatviaCalling

And then there was Ronald Reagan who fired the...

And then there was Ronald Reagan who fired the ATC workers after an illegal walkout and briefly replaced them with military ATCs. Then offered the pros that had been canned to come back. What do you...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2005, 18:16
Replies: 144
Views: 43,180
Posted By LatviaCalling

To PPrune admin, I believe the that the...

To PPrune admin,

I believe the that the Tallin, Estonia, chopper crash in which 14 (all) people died in today should be moved back to Rumours & News. The cax count is too high to be devoted only...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2005, 18:10
Replies: 144
Views: 43,180
Posted By LatviaCalling

Can't add much to this except that wind was 10-15...

Can't add much to this except that wind was 10-15 meters per second. I'm used to mph or kp/h so I can't translate the above, but weather has been discounted as a problem.

Yes, all 14 aboard...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2005, 20:35
Replies: 145
Views: 59,826
Posted By LatviaCalling

ATR down off Palermo

FYI, following is an update from BBC:
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Many die in jet crash off Sicily

The plane was headed to the Tunisian island of Djerba
At least 14 people were killed when a Tunisian passenger...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2005, 20:17
Replies: 30
Views: 9,033
Posted By LatviaCalling

Freaking out

My older son just arrived on a three leg flight LAX-JFK-PRG-RIX for a visit. He's one of them that has a fear of flying and admitted he used the barf bag four times. Asked about the flight...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jun 2005, 18:39
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By LatviaCalling

U.S. airport security, or the lack of?

This story in the Washington Post smacks of the $600 hammers divvied out in Vietnam. Absolutely shameful.
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The High Cost of a Rush to Security
TSA Lost Control of Over $300 Million Spent by...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Jun 2005, 21:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,512
Posted By LatviaCalling

Question I may be ignorant about the airplane graveyards,...

I may be ignorant about the airplane graveyards, but it seems to me if they are good enough to fly to them, they are good enough to fly out of them -- initially.

I've seen a lot of photos of...
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