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Forum: Rumours & News
29th Feb 2024, 15:05
Replies: 30
Views: 9,422
Posted By Dave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BMNaXc1rL8 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BMNaXc1rL8

36 years ago..... at Farnborough airshow.

MD-80 with un-ducted fan.

Good luck to the engineers and designers involved :)
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Dec 2022, 16:42
Replies: 155
Views: 50,395
Posted By Dave

My shortest was Gatwick to Heathrow (yes...

My shortest was Gatwick to Heathrow (yes really).... about 22 nm in a straight line.... bit longer with a SID and vectored ILS ;)

Still miss the 744!!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Aug 2022, 15:39
Replies: 274
Views: 94,803
Posted By Dave

Talking From that page: Height between 1.57m (5’2”)...

From that page:

Height between 1.57m (5’2”) and 1.91m (6’3”). Qualified pilots taller than 1.91m may submit an application but will be required to undergo a functionality check to confirm their...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Nov 2021, 15:54
Replies: 226
Views: 115,043
Posted By Dave

eagle21 No........ Think LONGER...........

eagle21

No........

Think LONGER........

Also, how very interesting that BA have a surplus of 320 crew at LHR, but because the terms are so rubbish at LGW they will now recruit externally to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2021, 11:59
Replies: 441
Views: 92,334
Posted By Dave

I had exactly the same symptoms as you Redsnail. ...

I had exactly the same symptoms as you Redsnail. Was a little worried at the time as I've never had side-effects to anything before.... also I think the nurse doing the jab could've explained a bit...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2021, 18:44
Replies: 40
Views: 10,848
Posted By Dave

Thanks guys thats amazing! Jhieminga...

Thanks guys thats amazing!

Jhieminga (https://www.pprune.org/members/48625-jhieminga) - it was only for interest really, to see the size of the tanks and if they kept the "airline" interior....
...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2021, 17:18
Replies: 40
Views: 10,848
Posted By Dave

VC-10 tanker internal tanks - pics?

Does anyone have any photos of the inside of the VC-10 tanker ( the models with internal "cabin" tanks ) ?

Many thanks in advance :)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2020, 17:44
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,853,404
Posted By Dave

PLEASE can someone explain why BA didn't furlough...

PLEASE can someone explain why BA didn't furlough (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme CJRS) ANY pilots?

It just doesn't make sense!

Presumably BALPA didn't want pilots furloughed? But look at...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Aug 2020, 18:16
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,853,404
Posted By Dave

Bit of a long post, bear with me....... So...

Bit of a long post, bear with me.......

So I'd say the redundancies are purely "political" and could have been avoided.

Lets say we're losing to CR 270 pilots basically on LIFO (assuming...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jul 2020, 16:53
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,853,404
Posted By Dave

Probably the best deal available given IAGs...

Probably the best deal available given IAGs tactics.... however.....

Am I right in saying the majority will be "expected" (if not by BA, but by "peer pressure" from their colleagues) to go onto...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2020, 18:25
Replies: 157
Views: 60,645
Posted By Dave

Cosford? 3600ft..... Ok it was a BA one, but...

Cosford? 3600ft..... Ok it was a BA one, but still a VC-10!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Sep 2019, 23:08
Replies: 575
Views: 714,726
Posted By Dave

Are they (BA) having a laugh?? They are now...

Are they (BA) having a laugh?? They are now "begging" for volunteers to help get the operation back on track..... As they have extended a load of trips downroute by two days, pilots will be two days...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Nov 2018, 20:01
Replies: 4
Views: 4,542
Posted By Dave

I promise I'm not being sarcastic..... but.... ...

I promise I'm not being sarcastic..... but....

Does it matter?

Boeing designed the aircraft - they say keep the speed under 260kt under 6000ft, so probably they have a good reason for saying...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Nov 2017, 10:54
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,473
Posted By Dave

No idea of the logic of putting Level in LGW.......

No idea of the logic of putting Level in LGW.... why would you (IAG) use your low cost brand (Level) to take business away from your premium brand (BA)?

You end up just competing with yourself and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jul 2017, 17:39
Replies: 147
Views: 229,170
Posted By Dave

so basically.... better than BA on a per...

so basically....

better than BA on a per flying hour basis :D

(VS - 750hr/yr, BA - 898/yr)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2017, 15:18
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,473
Posted By Dave

On long haul it can be hard to avoide working...

On long haul it can be hard to avoide working weekends even with decent seniority. The length of trips is the factor:

5 days trips, only a trip starting on Monday has a clear weekend, the other 6...
Forum: Middle East
28th Jan 2016, 18:04
Replies: 12
Views: 4,306
Posted By Dave

troff: "interesting" in a good way or a bad...

troff: "interesting" in a good way or a bad way??? Thanks!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jan 2016, 19:41
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,139,473
Posted By Dave

I think a major contributor to Longhaul SFO's not...

I think a major contributor to Longhaul SFO's not bidding for Shorthaul command has to be the NAPS pension issues (and thats not BA's doing it's the Government's).....

Why would you become a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2013, 14:12
Replies: 1
Views: 4,095
Posted By Dave

Any genuine Qantas mainline Longhaul pilot willing to chat with me in private?

Just wondering if any Qantas mainline longhaul pilot would be able to chat with me, I have couple of questions I don't want to ask in the main forum. Please send me a PM. Thanks!!
Forum: Questions
5th Jan 2011, 13:44
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By Dave

Thanks, should have said its for a UK based...

Thanks, should have said its for a UK based pilot, not USA.
Forum: Questions
31st Dec 2010, 10:58
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By Dave

Anyone recommend a good loss of licence / income protection insurance?

Can anyone recommend a good loss of licence / income protection policy for a pilot?

Thanks.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2010, 20:08
Replies: 17
Views: 9,880
Posted By Dave

So if they flew for 5 hours that implies the...

So if they flew for 5 hours that implies the engine was running normally????

Engine failure on a twin is a land ASAP!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2010, 18:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,902
Posted By Dave

What is the pay for pilots at Iberia?

Just wondering if anyone has good hard data/facts. Press reports were 190k euros on average, which seems highers than Lufty, Airfrance, KLM, BA, etc

Thanks.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jun 2008, 17:13
Replies: 29
Views: 10,178
Posted By Dave

747 Landing technique

For the final approach say from 1000ft down to say 100ft, what technique is used on the 747?

Is it the "point and power" technique whereby Pitch attitude controls rate of descent and Power...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jun 2008, 17:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,461
Posted By Dave

Do pilots use rudder during turns on the 747?

Might sound a strange question, but assuming manual flight at altitudes of say 3,000 to 10,000 ft (therefore not approach or high altitude cruise), would the pilot put rudder in during a turn or do...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
28th Jun 2007, 15:24
Replies: 46
Views: 20,385
Posted By Dave

Albert Driver, yes thats what I mean, if the...

Albert Driver, yes thats what I mean, if the Captain is doing something irrational.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
28th Jun 2007, 11:27
Replies: 46
Views: 20,385
Posted By Dave

Its not from a situation that has happened, but...

Its not from a situation that has happened, but just thinking it through for the future if the situation was to arise.

Thanks.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
28th Jun 2007, 00:16
Replies: 46
Views: 20,385
Posted By Dave

First Officer "assertiveness" versus Captain's "authority"???

As a First Officer you are expected to be assertive if the Captain is doing something unsafe......

But....

As a Captain you are legally in command and responsible for the aircraft.



This...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd May 2007, 16:24
Replies: 42
Views: 9,015
Posted By Dave

Its just to cause a nuisance really. I know that...

Its just to cause a nuisance really. I know that it won't achieve anything but might make me chuckle away and feel a bit better.

Was also thinking about putting some porn in the top of my flight...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd May 2007, 16:06
Replies: 42
Views: 9,015
Posted By Dave

What are my RIGHTS going through security?

Please can anyone confirm what rights I have when going through the security check point.

For example I understand I can request a chair if I have to take my shoes off, and I can request a private...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2007, 20:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,884
Posted By Dave

Joetom, Yes we did get a 17.5% pensionable...

Joetom,

Yes we did get a 17.5% pensionable payrise, but this is a BIG double edged sword......

Don't forget that our 5.25% or 8.5% or 23.5% or whatever "option" we choose is now based on a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2007, 20:27
Replies: 12
Views: 2,884
Posted By Dave

BA NAPS Pension details just came through the door!

Basically to keep the same pension I have to pay a factor of 4.4 times what I am currently paying!

Thanks BALPA and BA. Most kind of you to consider my future with such kindness. To maintain what...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2007, 20:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By Dave

Yes but look how they have stitched us up over...

Yes but look how they have stitched us up over the NAPS pension!

To maintain what I was expecting my contributions have to increase by MORE THAN FOUR TIMES (a factor of 4.4 times what I am...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Dec 2006, 20:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,202
Posted By Dave

I meant UK airlines.

I meant UK airlines.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Dec 2006, 19:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,202
Posted By Dave

Any Airlines still offer a final salary pension to new joiners?

Any Airlines still offer a final salary pension to new joiners?

Thats my question, I'm just curious....

Cheers.
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