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Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2020, 18:27
Replies: 264
Views: 363,199
Posted By ballyctid

I assume the aircraft got airborne again as the...

I assume the aircraft got airborne again as the incline at the 24 end is extremely steep, I would also assume that when it contacted terra firma again the tail contacted first hence the rear end...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2020, 17:04
Replies: 264
Views: 363,199
Posted By ballyctid

Definitely 06, worked in THY Technics for 5...

Definitely 06, worked in THY Technics for 5 months last year and passed the exact spot twice a day....
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2016, 19:11
Replies: 32
Views: 26,233
Posted By ballyctid

Dave Reid, I took that picture, not sure where...

Dave Reid, I took that picture, not sure where you got it from??

I was flying into Leicester and was overhead Market Harborough at the time, I heard the call made by the Cessna pilot, he did a...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2014, 21:34
Replies: 127
Views: 48,998
Posted By ballyctid

Ah well it will give the Manchester jobsworths...

Ah well it will give the Manchester jobsworths more ammo.... Excuse the pun!
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Jul 2013, 17:53
Replies: 1,150
Views: 725,382
Posted By ballyctid

Don't worry, a Boeing fix is on the way, they are...

Don't worry, a Boeing fix is on the way, they are encasing the crew rest area in a titanium box....
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jun 2013, 20:03
Replies: 60
Views: 19,612
Posted By ballyctid

So tomorrow the guy is "on the runway" with his...

So tomorrow the guy is "on the runway" with his bats, I hope he doesn't get run over!
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2013, 07:45
Replies: 992
Views: 1,010,670
Posted By ballyctid

2 at the end of the runway and 2 in the reservoir...

2 at the end of the runway and 2 in the reservoir according to a certain social networking site....
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2013, 05:31
Replies: 992
Views: 1,010,670
Posted By ballyctid

Who says it was just oil servicing that required...

Who says it was just oil servicing that required the cowls open? There are a multitude of reasons why they were opened that night, servicing, part number checks, lessor inspections, trouble shooting....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th May 2013, 19:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,101
Posted By ballyctid

Was it really a 737?

Was it really a 737?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2013, 05:33
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,365,615
Posted By ballyctid

British Regional also used it on an AD HOC basis...

British Regional also used it on an AD HOC basis for tech aircraft prior to taking over the old Dan Air hangar. I worked on a few Embraers in there now and again.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2013, 07:22
Replies: 18
Views: 4,109
Posted By ballyctid

I worked at flight sheds at Woodford, I remember...

I worked at flight sheds at Woodford, I remember the first flight of the ATP, the test pilot, Robbie Robinson, addressed the press after landing and made the famous statement. "Tell that designer...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2013, 20:11
Replies: 18
Views: 4,109
Posted By ballyctid

As well as another technical problem it was also...

As well as another technical problem it was also known as "Avro's taking the p***

Also during the production period they sacked the production manager and replaced him with another Bae manager,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2013, 17:00
Replies: 9,241
Views: 5,239,124
Posted By ballyctid

Hope you don't mean the sheeps bum!

Hope you don't mean the sheeps bum!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2013, 15:04
Replies: 18
Views: 4,109
Posted By ballyctid

So an airbridge could be used, don't think this...

So an airbridge could be used, don't think this ever happened though.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2013, 11:36
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,762
Posted By ballyctid

Hope it's refundable!

Hope it's refundable!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jan 2013, 05:39
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,925
Posted By ballyctid

Why am I still in Milan? My plan was to come back...

Why am I still in Milan? My plan was to come back today (Tuesday) to complete my work, there was no point whatsoever in coming back to MAN on Saturday or BHX on Sunday when I needed to be back here,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jan 2013, 21:03
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,925
Posted By ballyctid

Cloud1 wrote... Just wanted to say bravo to...

Cloud1 wrote...

Just wanted to say bravo to the BE workers in the skies, on the ground and in the Ops department for their efforts over the last 48 hours. Even this evening as weather grounds...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2013, 07:22
Replies: 2,367
Views: 707,126
Posted By ballyctid

Should have been on FlyBe BE 7114 from Milan, now...

Should have been on FlyBe BE 7114 from Milan, now stuck in Milano over the weekend!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jan 2013, 19:47
Replies: 236
Views: 115,903
Posted By ballyctid

I have just found this thread, only 4 years late!...

I have just found this thread, only 4 years late!

I am amazed to see that I get a mention on page 6, I am one of the Ball brothers, Steve.

I see at one point someone had my Brother as deceased...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2012, 13:45
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,762
Posted By ballyctid

Nope, That was G-OOAR

Nope,

That was G-OOAR
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Nov 2012, 20:35
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,762
Posted By ballyctid

Is OOOX definantely going to Fed Ex cos it came...

Is OOOX definantely going to Fed Ex cos it came out of the Monarch hangar yesterday afternoon but didn't have a N registration but the first choice decals had been removed.


100% FedEx, It will...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Nov 2012, 10:40
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,762
Posted By ballyctid

Incorrect but I can't elaborate...

Incorrect but I can't elaborate...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Nov 2012, 20:30
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,762
Posted By ballyctid

Scandic "I thought that OOOX lease wasn't up...

Scandic

"I thought that OOOX lease wasn't up until december."

Correct, Dec 6th to be exact.

However the end of lease maintenance takes at least a month hence it going for check on 30th...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Nov 2012, 20:41
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,762
Posted By ballyctid

G-OOOX Currently at Monarch Manchester having its...

G-OOOX Currently at Monarch Manchester having its end of lease check.

Once returned to the lessor it will be heading for FedEx, sometime early December.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2012, 18:08
Replies: 101
Views: 29,061
Posted By ballyctid

And there ends a big chapter in my life. ...

And there ends a big chapter in my life.

Started work there in 71, thousands worked there at the time, passed my apprenticeship, went on many test flights and working trips from there.

Left in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jul 2012, 08:58
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,925
Posted By ballyctid

Ex FlyBe MAN engineer here, with all these tech...

Ex FlyBe MAN engineer here, with all these tech 400's am I glad I got out when i did!!!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jul 2012, 07:17
Replies: 992
BMI
Views: 350,087
Posted By ballyctid

Well the tool is live… so it’s time to convert...

Well the tool is live… so it’s time to convert those BMI Diamond Club Destination Miles to British Airways Avios (unless there’s a reason you want Diamond Club miles – eg redemption space on Jet,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Jun 2012, 18:26
Replies: 16
Views: 6,543
Posted By ballyctid

Think it depends where you are. I know one...

Think it depends where you are.

I know one Gulf state where it is a no questions asked instant dismissal for any aircraft that is hit, no matter how minor.

Whereas a UK airport that I worked at...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th May 2012, 11:49
Replies: 13
Views: 7,603
Posted By ballyctid

They have a torque loaded axle nut, once in place...

They have a torque loaded axle nut, once in place that will usually be locked in place by maybe a not and bolt which is then locked with wire, finally the cover will be bolted on and normally those...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th May 2012, 21:22
Replies: 13
Views: 7,603
Posted By ballyctid

An engineer handing his stamp in tomorrow!

An engineer handing his stamp in tomorrow!
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
18th May 2012, 19:24
Replies: 49
Views: 13,001
Posted By ballyctid

You lot really are a load of misery's! Yes...

You lot really are a load of misery's!

Yes the country is in a mess, yes we could spend money on something better.

But at least the Olymoics will give feel a good factor to lots of depressed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd May 2012, 18:04
Replies: 644
Views: 266,298
Posted By ballyctid

Very sad for the guys and gals at Baby, ive...

Very sad for the guys and gals at Baby, ive worked with them and flown with them many times, I rated them well above MoL's outfit and Easy.

As someone who was in this position a few years back as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2012, 07:16
Replies: 644
Views: 266,298
Posted By ballyctid

Best of luck to all concerned, I am a victim of a...

Best of luck to all concerned, I am a victim of a previous "Willie Walsh integration" and it wasn't nice!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Dec 2011, 13:44
Replies: 101
Views: 29,061
Posted By ballyctid

Alas, too true. Once was the time when good old...

Alas, too true. Once was the time when good old 'Avro's' employed skilled men and women by the thousand. In a vision on British industry past, the factory whistle blew at four, and scores of...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2011, 10:19
Replies: 104
Views: 41,781
Posted By ballyctid

Sent this to the Editor of ASN... I think...

Sent this to the Editor of ASN...

I think the fact that 2 aircraft registrations that were incorrect were added to this site is an utter disgrace! People who are trying to ascertain the...
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