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Forum: Middle East
25th Feb 2015, 00:56
Replies: 90
Views: 78,828
Posted By Capetonian

There are worse travesties than that, and debts...

There are worse travesties than that, and debts should be paid off.

This is the story of a 78 year old doctor from CPT who treated a patient who died some years later from the terminal illness for...
Forum: Medical & Health
24th Feb 2015, 21:05
Replies: 22
Views: 10,102
Posted By Capetonian

No apology needed, you obviously know what you...

No apology needed, you obviously know what you are talking about and your advice is sound and well meant.

Unfortunately I'm not the one who needs convincing. I have printed out this thread and...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Feb 2015, 07:28
Replies: 22
Views: 10,102
Posted By Capetonian

Radgirl : You make some valid points based on...

Radgirl : You make some valid points based on certain assumptions, but those assumptions may be wrong.

The eastern bloc countries have come a long way since the fall of the Soviet Empire. ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Feb 2015, 19:11
Replies: 47
Views: 7,246
Posted By Capetonian

To which you need to add the cost of getting to...

To which you need to add the cost of getting to and from the airports, the value of your time, and the stress and aggravation. It makes the train cheaper in the end. I use trains on journeys up to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Feb 2015, 09:24
Replies: 47
Views: 7,246
Posted By Capetonian

MAD-ALC in 2h12m prices starting from €30 each...

MAD-ALC in 2h12m prices starting from €30 each way by AVE. Wouldn't that be a reason for decline in air traffic?

Faster, more comfortable, more reliable, and less stressful than the airport...
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Feb 2015, 21:40
Replies: 22
Views: 10,102
Posted By Capetonian

I think the point you may have missed is that...

I think the point you may have missed is that Hungary is safer than Albania.

Hungary has a well established reputation for good quality dental treatment. Albania doesn't. If it were me, I...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Feb 2015, 21:19
Replies: 6
Views: 3,240
Posted By Capetonian

A friend of mine has just told me he's switching...

A friend of mine has just told me he's switching from AOHell to Talktalk.

I said 'frying pan' and 'fire' but he thinks I'm a cynic. I believe that both are owned by Carphone Warehouse, and...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Feb 2015, 21:11
Replies: 21
Views: 7,591
Posted By Capetonian

It isn't. It's a long established South...

It isn't.

It's a long established South African company that specialised in cargo, medevac and charters for the SADF during the guerilla war, and to the Antarctic for the Navy. They have a few...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2015, 20:35
Replies: 19
Views: 6,812
Posted By Capetonian

I think one of the first was the BAC 1-11...

I think one of the first was the BAC 1-11 prototype G-ASYD which was used for the development of autoland systems at Wisley, although that was not in commercial service, but a sister aircraft may...
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Feb 2015, 19:55
Replies: 22
Views: 10,102
Posted By Capetonian

Thanks for all the info and updates. I think...

Thanks for all the info and updates.

I think my pal has decided to go to Hungary, which is a big step up from Albania in cost but he feels it's a safer option. From my perspective, Albania would...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Feb 2015, 17:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,560
Posted By Capetonian

The only time I can recall finding aircraft noise...

The only time I can recall finding aircraft noise disturbing was when I was staying in a flat on NW 36th. Street very close to MIA international. I know this sounds like the Daily Mail but early in...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Feb 2015, 10:56
Replies: 16
Views: 5,327
Posted By Capetonian

It's called realism based on observation. I have...

It's called realism based on observation. I have spent most of my life on the African continent, working in aviation, including, unfortunately, some trips to Nigeria. There are fundamental...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Feb 2015, 10:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,767
Posted By Capetonian

The last time I tried to get a wireless printer...

The last time I tried to get a wireless printer to connect to our three computers was such a frustrating experience I decided never to even try again.

I admit, with pride, to being a Luddite of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Feb 2015, 16:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,947
Posted By Capetonian

Airline Fleets Index - A - Planespotters.net Just...

Airline Fleets Index - A - Planespotters.net Just Aviation (http://www.planespotters.net/Airline/) is one of several sites where you can find this information.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Feb 2015, 15:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,593
Posted By Capetonian

Brooklands : Heritage Lottery Fund Grant

A fantastic piece of news which has just been announced :

The Museum has received a grant of £4.68 million for the Brooklands Aircraft Factory & Race Track Revival Project.

This will make a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Feb 2015, 10:05
Replies: 15
Views: 2,560
Posted By Capetonian

Pretty variable for many reasons but typically...

Pretty variable for many reasons but typically 1000 feet or so, could be anywhere between 800 and 1500.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2015, 12:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,744
Posted By Capetonian

Stable and relatively benign dictatorships work...

Stable and relatively benign dictatorships work in many parts of the world, but sadly the proof of that usually comes after they have been replaced by 'democratic' regimes.

The world is littered...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Feb 2015, 11:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,906
Posted By Capetonian

In fairness to them I now have to add the...

In fairness to them I now have to add the following update :

They rang me back within 2 hours as promised, to let me know that it would take up to 48 hours to give me a full update and possible...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Feb 2015, 09:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,906
Posted By Capetonian

How's this for stupid? 'Three' dongle.

I have a prepaid 'Three' mobile broadband dongle which I keep for times when I'm in the UK and out of reach of my own or other wifi. I can top it up with 1GB, which is more than enough, and that is...
Forum: Middle East
15th Feb 2015, 08:52
Replies: 37
Views: 24,203
Posted By Capetonian

People will always buy, and continue to buy, if...

People will always buy, and continue to buy, if something is cheap enough. Some people, that is, but clearly enough to fill seats on the airlines whose offer is based primarily on price.
Having...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2015, 17:05
Replies: 47
Views: 7,246
Posted By Capetonian

The dreaded Vanguard, I recall many miserable...

The dreaded Vanguard, I recall many miserable flights on the Vickers Vibrator. The best thing they ever did with that was convert it to the Merchantman, as a freighter it was excellent, fast and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Feb 2015, 19:56
Replies: 47
Views: 7,246
Posted By Capetonian

Madrid closes Gibraltar language school as 'only...

Madrid closes Gibraltar language school as 'only apes don?t speak Spanish' - Telegraph...
Forum: Middle East
12th Feb 2015, 14:52
Replies: 37
Views: 24,203
Posted By Capetonian

I have friends who travel between EU and ZA and...

I have friends who travel between EU and ZA and CN twice a year. They always go on Emirates, and always say 'never again'. They complain about the poor service, the crowds and smoking at DXB, the...
Forum: Middle East
12th Feb 2015, 08:15
Replies: 37
Views: 24,203
Posted By Capetonian

The only thing that adds up in EK is the profit. ...

The only thing that adds up in EK is the profit.

I have two close friends who worked for them, both have bailed out in the last couple of months with horror stories. One is receiving counselling.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2015, 22:26
Replies: 47
Views: 7,246
Posted By Capetonian

Sorry, I understand that, and I am aware of Bland...

Sorry, I understand that, and I am aware of Bland Group's interests in the travel and hotel industry (in fact I did some work for them and they put me up in the rather excellent Rock Hotel which was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2015, 21:45
Replies: 47
Views: 7,246
Posted By Capetonian

GB Air wasn't a Gibraltar carrier, it was an odd...

GB Air wasn't a Gibraltar carrier, it was an odd name for a carrier that happened to serve that route. It was a relic of one of BA's failing franchise operations.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2015, 18:27
Replies: 47
Views: 7,246
Posted By Capetonian

Not viable, the home market is too small to...

Not viable, the home market is too small to support an airline. the only way it could theoretically work is as a hub but GIB is not suitable for that either and has competition.

I know there are...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Feb 2015, 09:42
Replies: 16
Views: 5,327
Posted By Capetonian

Let's put that down as the understatement of the...

Let's put that down as the understatement of the year ......... no ........ century.

Apart from anything else, it's not going to happen unless there's a fundamental change of mentality in that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Feb 2015, 17:55
Replies: 25
Views: 5,383
Posted By Capetonian

I hate to sound a note of pessimism but when my...

I hate to sound a note of pessimism but when my father died about 12 years ago, he had a large collection of books acquired over many years, mostly on military history and world exploration, ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2015, 07:50
Replies: 15
Views: 4,058
Posted By Capetonian

Some confusing replies here, apart from #5 and 2....

Some confusing replies here, apart from #5 and 2.

Traffic rights dictate that a 'foreign' airline may be able to operate for example HKG-MEL-SYD. It will be able to carry passengers HKG-SYD and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Feb 2015, 21:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,629
Posted By Capetonian

Somewhere I have a set of photos of old CPT and...

Somewhere I have a set of photos of old CPT and they are captioned - I think they include this one. If I can find them I can probably give you the date.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Feb 2015, 19:52
Replies: 135
Views: 42,796
Posted By Capetonian

Since someone mentioned the 737, at SAA they...

Since someone mentioned the 737, at SAA they were called 'Dilberts'. I'm not sure if I ever knew why but it may have been something to do with a cartoon character.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Feb 2015, 15:43
Replies: 135
Views: 42,796
Posted By Capetonian

A customer was in the travel agency I ran in CPT,...

A customer was in the travel agency I ran in CPT, booking a ticket up the coast on the Air Cape 748.

He asked the travel clerk what aircraft it was.

"A 748."

"OK, that doesn't mean anything...
Forum: Middle East
5th Feb 2015, 11:57
Replies: 36
Views: 19,022
Posted By Capetonian

Everything to do with Dubai as it is today is...

Everything to do with Dubai as it is today is disgusting. I will sign the petition.

I have long boycotted the airline and the place, for many reasons, along with doing everything I can to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Feb 2015, 11:50
Replies: 135
Views: 42,796
Posted By Capetonian

We called these Kentucky Fried, or the Vomit...

We called these Kentucky Fried, or the Vomit Comet. They operated the coastals, CPT-OUH-GRJ-PLZ.

http://www.aerobernie.bplaced.net/Fotos%2021/Cape-748.JPG
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