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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2022, 16:22
Replies: 55
Views: 9,265
Posted By dukiematic

I second that- the numerous BA crews I had the...

I second that- the numerous BA crews I had the pleasure to meet were just so welcoming and put me at ease. My first ever was 757 to Helsinki and I can’t express just how wonderful they were
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jun 2022, 16:16
Replies: 55
Views: 9,265
Posted By dukiematic

NATS engineer in the 1990's: we had ID90 and also...

NATS engineer in the 1990's: we had ID90 and also the odd occasion when the biz card offered on board would yield an invitation (in the days when NATS and CAA logos were identical). Best visit for me...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Dec 2021, 16:26
Replies: 87
Views: 15,760
Posted By dukiematic

As NATS employees we had the option to file a...

As NATS employees we had the option to file a report of such instances on returning back to base. Some of us used to show our business cards on similarly having friendly chats with the CC. I never...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2021, 10:54
Replies: 298
Views: 109,789
Posted By dukiematic

Growing up in Northolt I remember the occasional...

Growing up in Northolt I remember the occasional days when I could watch the heavies on finals for 23L from my bedroom window as a spotty 14 year-old. On one occasion I recall a BA 767 flying what...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2021, 14:56
Replies: 298
Views: 109,789
Posted By dukiematic

These days they'd need to look out for the...

These days they'd need to look out for the Waitrose in South Harrow instead of the gas holder.... Still a source of hot air perhaps?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Aug 2020, 10:57
Replies: 4
Views: 3,094
Posted By dukiematic

Yes. Last I saw their office was on the Strand in...

Yes. Last I saw their office was on the Strand in London
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2020, 08:50
Replies: 116
Views: 35,358
Posted By dukiematic

Some memories: 1. Jump seat out of Dhaka on...

Some memories:

1. Jump seat out of Dhaka on a 236B. Stately doesn't begin to describe it climbing from the chaos of the city
2. Jump seat out of Mahé (Seychelles) to Nairobi a full 3 months after...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jun 2020, 11:47
Replies: 4,464
Views: 640,420
Posted By dukiematic

Just passing Winchester

Just passing Winchester
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Mar 2020, 11:37
Replies: 20
Views: 18,528
Posted By dukiematic

He's ex TUI?

He's ex TUI?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2020, 07:24
Replies: 4,519
Views: 2,998,505
Posted By dukiematic

Likewise me at SOU. They were particularly...

Likewise me at SOU. They were particularly noticeable with the calm weather over the weekend....
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2020, 14:30
Replies: 60
Views: 46,576
Posted By dukiematic

A380 is magnificent ride.... but so is the A350....

A380 is magnificent ride.... but so is the A350. Fully agree. I await my first ride on a 320NEO based on your description!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Oct 2019, 18:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,541
Posted By dukiematic

My pleasure... not often I have something useful...

My pleasure... not often I have something useful to contribute!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Oct 2019, 19:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,541
Posted By dukiematic

Flown multiple times and can report LH have no...

Flown multiple times and can report LH have no such thing
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2019, 19:08
Replies: 15
Views: 5,956
Posted By dukiematic

Hear hear. Exactly my thoughts....

Hear hear. Exactly my thoughts....
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Aug 2019, 08:26
Replies: 64
Views: 27,070
Posted By dukiematic

Absolutely... my point was I couldn't remember...

Absolutely... my point was I couldn't remember where I'd seen the Routeman because the HSA had dominated my memory, that's all :-)
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Aug 2019, 21:20
Replies: 64
Views: 27,070
Posted By dukiematic

En route variant

Did you know there was an en route variant named the "Routeman"? As a spotty grad in the 90s I forgot which LRRS I encountered it at. Maybe Lowther Hill in the southern uplands. I tend only to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Apr 2019, 06:28
Replies: 123
Views: 41,694
Posted By dukiematic

My first of several fam flights in the '90s was...

My first of several fam flights in the '90s was on G-BIKV with Capt Dickson and F/O Wales. They were the kindest hosts from pre flight to Helsinki right through to shutdown on the return. The feeling...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2019, 16:54
Replies: 260
Views: 268,137
Posted By dukiematic

Brilliant.... just brilliant! 🤣

Brilliant.... just brilliant! 🤣
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2019, 05:56
Replies: 260
Views: 268,137
Posted By dukiematic

Couldn't agree more. The 380 is magnificent but...

Couldn't agree more. The 380 is magnificent but on a trip last month my first ride in a 350 was a revelation. If this is the standard then the proliferation of bland twins need not be all dull. I...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Nov 2018, 22:11
Replies: 116
Views: 43,127
Posted By dukiematic

:D Could not agree more. The myth of the PPP...

:D
Could not agree more. The myth of the PPP (public-private-partnership) as it was sold at the time. Sure, there were inefficiencies across the operations, but what happened to "Safety Is No...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Nov 2018, 14:25
Replies: 116
Views: 43,127
Posted By dukiematic

1985...I agree totally. Having spent time in both...

1985...I agree totally. Having spent time in both CAA (though not SRG) and NATS I witnessed what you describe extensively. And as someone else further up said, the changes coming in after the turn...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2018, 13:11
Replies: 1,254
Views: 705,871
Posted By dukiematic

Learmount. For it is he....

Learmount. For it is he....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Oct 2018, 11:34
Replies: 19
Views: 4,035
Posted By dukiematic

One bar = second officer. Two bars= first...

One bar = second officer.
Two bars= first officer
Three bars= senior first officer
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Aug 2018, 14:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,063
Posted By dukiematic

Good luck to you

Good luck to you
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2017, 12:30
Replies: 114
Views: 39,746
Posted By dukiematic

Fascinating!

It's a real privilege to be able to eavesdrop on this conversation. Thanks all!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Nov 2017, 16:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,987
Posted By dukiematic

"MBaud"...love it

"MBaud"...love it
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2016, 17:11
Replies: 94
Views: 19,277
Posted By dukiematic

We're SO SPECIAL- and not just Mil types either...

An inbred arrogance that says "we are so totally different, unique, and yes SPECIAL". I did an MOD office IT installation project 15 years ago and the level of customisation of standard Microsoft...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2008, 15:43
Replies: 23
Views: 8,388
Posted By dukiematic

Red face We used to get jumpseat rides in the past through...

We used to get jumpseat rides in the past through NATS- no longer these post 9/11 days of course...
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