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Search: Posts Made By: TE RANGI
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Forum: Spanish Forum
22nd Mar 2008, 16:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By TE RANGI

Same rumours. Nothing certain yet. I also...

Same rumours. Nothing certain yet.

I also heard they were planning to downsize to 3-4 aircraft this summer season. Company owes pilots some months salary. You can imagine the morale.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2008, 18:51
Replies: 79
Views: 31,959
Posted By TE RANGI

Relax, Despegue. All I'm saying is that three...

Relax, Despegue. All I'm saying is that three serious incidents in a couple of months would flag a red alarm at any safety department.

On the other hand, it is you who presume about other people's...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2008, 14:46
Replies: 79
Views: 31,959
Posted By TE RANGI

Beware

Two incidents and one accident in a couple of months.

A340 landing accident at UIO

A340 departure with contaminated aircraft and no deicing at BOS

A320 bounced landing/go around at BIO

Do...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2007, 21:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,869
Posted By TE RANGI

Would you care to give us a few more details,...

Would you care to give us a few more details, such us airport, runway in use, type of approach. (No need for the date).

Maybe that way someone could shed some light.
Forum: Questions
4th Aug 2007, 07:35
Replies: 25
Views: 7,086
Posted By TE RANGI

At Spanair pilots do get confirmed business class...

At Spanair pilots do get confirmed business class (sans the use of airport lounges) on deadhead flights in house, while FAs get confirmed economy and often upgraded. All regardless of seniority.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2007, 07:06
Replies: 236
Views: 55,233
Posted By TE RANGI

This thread has grown to be 9 pages long because...

This thread has grown to be 9 pages long because there is a genuine concern among the pilot community that the increase in high density traffic together with poor ATC standards in Spain may bring...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th May 2007, 10:25
Replies: 236
Views: 55,233
Posted By TE RANGI

One of the problems about Spanish ATC is the lack...

One of the problems about Spanish ATC is the lack of consistency. While undoubtedly some controllers strive to do a good job most of their colleagues lack of proficiency borders on the downright...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2007, 21:22
Replies: 3
Views: 2,622
Posted By TE RANGI

Hi ETOPS, Here's my two cents': 1)...

Hi ETOPS,
Here's my two cents':

1) Spanair.

2) Reservation through dedicated ID reservations number (your call is low priority, so maybe a long wait) or email to Interline dept;
You get your...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st May 2007, 17:30
Replies: 236
Views: 55,233
Posted By TE RANGI

I think Controlador's first post is a clear...

I think Controlador's first post is a clear indication of the mentality of Spanish ATC. Well, at least he admits their level of English.

I think his input is not worth any replies. No further...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th May 2007, 16:10
Replies: 236
Views: 55,233
Posted By TE RANGI

I told you so. Spanish ATC was recently...

I told you so.

Spanish ATC was recently discussed on this thread:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=262528
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2007, 19:14
Replies: 849
Views: 539,458
Posted By TE RANGI

Spanair A320 skipper, based PMI. In '06...

Spanair A320 skipper, based PMI.

In '06 averaged out 8890 euro/month after tax, everything included.

836 hrs total, one month leave.

Perks include LOL, medical, dental insurance,...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2007, 18:55
Replies: 48
Views: 20,162
Posted By TE RANGI

Kudos Fix Info A thoughtful, accurate post,...

Kudos Fix Info

A thoughtful, accurate post, couldn't have put it better muself.

The Notam overload is not unique to EK. Many carriers have the same problem.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2007, 18:57
Replies: 8
Views: 28,723
Posted By TE RANGI

Green Dot would give you the best Lift/Drag...

Green Dot would give you the best Lift/Drag ratio, hence the best angle of climb (or holding speed).

For want of anything better and for practical purposes I use Econ Climb Speed at Cost Index 0....
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Apr 2007, 17:38
Replies: 73
Views: 24,509
Posted By TE RANGI

Upperecam, My hat is off to you, sir.:D ...

Upperecam,

My hat is off to you, sir.:D


Double Back,

Wonderful post. All the best for this year. And the ones after it:ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Apr 2007, 17:32
Replies: 136
Views: 49,746
Posted By TE RANGI

Michael744, Since it was the Tower and PanAm...

Michael744,
Since it was the Tower and PanAm that transmitted simultaneously neither would have hard the squeal and so they had no reason to believe their transmission had not been received. The...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2007, 19:04
Replies: 136
Views: 49,746
Posted By TE RANGI

Flight Safety, In response to your query,...

Flight Safety,

In response to your query, that route TFN-LPA could be then (and today) be flown in about 20 min flight time or 30 min block time, so they (KLM) could be setting the brakes at LPA...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Mar 2007, 14:35
Replies: 20
Views: 7,321
Posted By TE RANGI

Ditto, Dan. 100% agreed. The worst scenatio...

Ditto, Dan. 100% agreed.

The worst scenatio on short final is being a little high on the last couple hundred feet. As you dive to regain the GSlope the Autothrust reduces thrust to keep the speed,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Mar 2007, 22:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,658
Posted By TE RANGI

Spanair are recruiting CAs all the time, but...

Spanair are recruiting CAs all the time, but usually for a short term with possible extensions. They have bases in BCN, MAD plus all the Spanish holiday resorts.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2007, 22:25
Replies: 20
Views: 7,321
Posted By TE RANGI

Cool Two different aircraft with the same cockpit and...

Two different aircraft with the same cockpit and SOPs.

On the 321 I always crosscheck the FAC GW against the loadsheet. With a full payload with JAR weights you may find you're actually 1 or 2 ton...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2007, 13:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By TE RANGI

30 years indeed! What a striking coincidence that...

30 years indeed! What a striking coincidence that I'm rostered to fly on the date of the anniversary into the same airport that saw the worst disaster in aviation history.

Has anything really...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2007, 18:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,154
Posted By TE RANGI

You'd have to check that particular flight plan's...

You'd have to check that particular flight plan's decode for a correct answer.

Most probably one figure refers to Initial Magnetic Track (i.e. initial magnetic bearing to fly a great circle route...
Forum: Middle East
21st Feb 2007, 06:34
Replies: 2
Views: 2,459
Posted By TE RANGI

Thanks a lot Noflare. Just what I wanted to know....

Thanks a lot Noflare. Just what I wanted to know. Pity.
Forum: Middle East
20th Feb 2007, 18:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,459
Posted By TE RANGI

Etihad Commuting

Just a simple question for insiders willing to help:

Is a commuting (to Europe) roster possible for pilots based in AUH? In other words, can you get all your monthly days off in a row and return...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2007, 22:22
Replies: 70
Views: 26,410
Posted By TE RANGI

Sonnerdec, If you ran a poll among airline...

Sonnerdec,

If you ran a poll among airline pilots in Europe (Spanish included), there's very little doubt that Spain would rank at the very bottom in terms of ATC quality, and that includes the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2007, 08:36
Replies: 70
Views: 26,410
Posted By TE RANGI

Well, the bottom line is that both Barcelona and...

Well, the bottom line is that both Barcelona and Madrid are unacceptably dangerous at present. This view seem to be shared by the international pilot community and the airlines. Acknowledged by...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2007, 17:47
Replies: 70
Views: 26,410
Posted By TE RANGI

Mach Trim, I don't have the answers to all...

Mach Trim,

I don't have the answers to all your questions, but I'm sure some Spanish cultural traits do play a role here.

OK, Barcelona ATC may be just a huge training facility for ATCOs....
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2007, 08:52
Replies: 70
Views: 26,410
Posted By TE RANGI

Although I haven't heard about the incident you...

Although I haven't heard about the incident you mention, I must say I fully agree with your comments regarding Barcelona ATC.

A high increase in traffic with such a poor quality ATC should raise...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2007, 22:11
Replies: 31
Views: 7,669
Posted By TE RANGI

Spain seems to be the only exception in Europe.

Spain seems to be the only exception in Europe.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jan 2007, 09:09
Replies: 54
Views: 19,864
Posted By TE RANGI

Interesting question, May P. Is the human body...

Interesting question, May P.
Is the human body capable of coping with that til retirement?
I guess so. The human body is quite adaptable.

That it is able to enjoy it till retirement is an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jan 2007, 22:14
Replies: 58
Views: 10,547
Posted By TE RANGI

Fact is there's little difference in what a crew...

Fact is there's little difference in what a crew may or may not do, between CAP 371 and circ 16-B, its Spanish equivalent.
Most differences between the two would apply to long haul limitations, so...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Dec 2006, 14:36
Replies: 44
Views: 21,035
Posted By TE RANGI

Toro01, Thanks for your reply and apologies if...

Toro01,
Thanks for your reply and apologies if mine sounded arrogant to you.
Yes, I've flown to ORY, CDG, FCO, CIA etc. And i've flown otside the what you call "civilized" airspace (Turkmenistan...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Dec 2006, 21:32
Replies: 44
Views: 21,035
Posted By TE RANGI

Faheel, While I may agree with you about the...

Faheel,
While I may agree with you about the subject hijack, our colleages have raised a valid point.
The widespread use of Spanish over the (now very busy) Spanish airspace is no small issue. Some...
Forum: Middle East
29th Sep 2006, 19:33
Replies: 0
Views: 1,180
Posted By TE RANGI

Cool EK staff travel

Would any kind soul shed some light on EK pilots and spouses travel privileges?

Number of tickets, confirmed seat status, ZED, interline agreements, class, upgrades...Can you take your wife along...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Aug 2006, 09:37
Replies: 35
Views: 10,139
Posted By TE RANGI

The Hawk Point taken. Yet I think it's...

The Hawk

Point taken. Yet I think it's extremely unlikely for this kind of mistake to take place in Spain, where both names/codes are very familiar.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2006, 22:36
Replies: 35
Views: 10,139
Posted By TE RANGI

I made some enquiries. It turns out that the...

I made some enquiries.

It turns out that the dispatch release, computer and ATC flight plans were all prepared by Nordic in Sweden and sent to Spanair dispatch office in BCN to hand them over to...
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