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Forum: Tech Log
3rd Dec 2008, 10:38
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By Diesel

thanks for that. Will find out what we have. ...

thanks for that. Will find out what we have.

diesel
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2008, 15:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By Diesel

that was my suspicion, thanks

that was my suspicion, thanks
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2008, 18:25
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By Diesel

Tight slot Thanks for that. Yes I have found...

Tight slot

Thanks for that. Yes I have found that this works. Question is if you leave the automatics in ALT CAP, will the aircraft continue to pitch for the level off which is too far away, or...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2008, 15:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By Diesel

Deltahotel I would generally agree...

Deltahotel

I would generally agree however..."in this mode the A/T mode is EPR controlled at the derated T/O figure (1.4 - 1.5 ish) and the ac will accelerate level like a scalded cat."....is this...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2008, 14:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By Diesel

Ok So if you take off and get alt cap, does...

Ok

So if you take off and get alt cap, does the autothrottle speed mode affect the level off?

Let's say the speed is decreasing and the autopilot is in ALT CAP, can you do anything other than...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2008, 11:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By Diesel

ALT CAP question

Any bright sparks out there tell me what, if any, speed protection exists while ALT CAP is anunciated on the FMA on a 767?

Does the autopilot pitch for the level off with no regard for speed or...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2007, 08:26
Replies: 132
Views: 31,694
Posted By Diesel

BA has a dire ground operation at LHR with delays...

BA has a dire ground operation at LHR with delays to departure mostly being self generated through staff shortages. Could it be they wish to divert attention from these rather more tricky issues?
...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2005, 15:40
Replies: 17
Views: 3,186
Posted By Diesel

Capt H The amusing thing is that having...

Capt H

The amusing thing is that having turned off the beacon to see if anyone complains, we have now had to add notes to the briefing material to beware of false localizer capture from north and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jun 2005, 13:14
Replies: 127
Views: 42,894
Posted By Diesel

Stu I think you have hit the nail on the...

Stu

I think you have hit the nail on the head. It's all ok if you are just starting out but BA is after experienced and type rated DEPs. To this group, the long time to command alone undermines...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jun 2005, 07:11
Replies: 127
Views: 42,894
Posted By Diesel

We have gone from 3500pilots to just under 3000....

We have gone from 3500pilots to just under 3000. The company needs to recruit but appears to be having problems attracting pilots to the Shorthaul environment. What does that tell you about the deal...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2005, 10:30
Replies: 127
Views: 42,894
Posted By Diesel

Because they are not going to be drafting you for...

Because they are not going to be drafting you for that day but the next one,two or three days...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jun 2005, 20:33
Replies: 127
Views: 42,894
Posted By Diesel

Mr SB Forced draft was previously very rare....

Mr SB

Forced draft was previously very rare. It was written in to the agreement to cover for the extreme and unusual. It is only recently that it has become such an issue. Trying to be positive,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jun 2005, 14:05
Replies: 127
Views: 42,894
Posted By Diesel

Of course the FO is less experienced. Point...

Of course the FO is less experienced. Point accepted.

However there is a world of difference between the qualified FO and a plumber's apprentice. It's a very poor choice of comparison indeed.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jun 2005, 11:59
Replies: 127
Views: 42,894
Posted By Diesel

Don't know about an average overall, but guys on...

Don't know about an average overall, but guys on the 747-400/777 all hover around 850-900 flying hrs per year, airbus guys tend to be very similar, perhaps 800-850. 757/767 seems to be lower,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jun 2005, 21:43
Replies: 127
Views: 42,894
Posted By Diesel

Draft is overtime. Someone phones you up and asks...

Draft is overtime. Someone phones you up and asks if you want to work extra day/s for extra cash.

Forced draft is overtime but with no element of choice. Meant to be used only in exceptional...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Mar 2005, 08:39
Replies: 125
Views: 21,073
Posted By Diesel

glos Don't know about the 3300 fig but the...

glos

Don't know about the 3300 fig but the 40% tax issue is a little misleading so so much cash is earnt tax free given the nature of allowances.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jan 2005, 19:11
Replies: 164
Views: 47,576
Posted By Diesel

Let me get this right. The pilot has a technical...

Let me get this right. The pilot has a technical problem, demanding considerable concentration and probably a little perspiration, and some aggrieved passenger can get a policemann to breathalyse...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2004, 14:12
Replies: 31
Views: 11,278
Posted By Diesel

208 I think the concern is that once given...

208

I think the concern is that once given advice, it should not be followed unless it has specifically been approved by a flight ops manager. You may have the best advice to give me available....
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2004, 11:42
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

Blackball Guess we'll just have to see how...

Blackball

Guess we'll just have to see how it goes. Meet you at the bar anyway....

Norman

Sorry can't remotely agree with you. All in BA are only too aware of the reality of the world around...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2004, 09:24
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

Blackball As for the future I guess we can...

Blackball

As for the future I guess we can only wait and see. If the company do try for 737s in the regions then I daresay that will be the acid test. Nothing personal but I do hope you are...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jul 2004, 08:37
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

I certainly hope you're wrong! I would...

I certainly hope you're wrong!

I would argue that lgw has been prevented from becoming a standalone organisation and should BALPA achieve its aim of BLR at lgw they would have succeeded in...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2004, 09:09
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

Blackball It's certainly possible that a...

Blackball

It's certainly possible that a seperate company with a seperate union may have produced better Ts & Cs. I too can see that the umbrella union covering so many sometimes contradictory...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2004, 16:41
Replies: 27
Views: 5,700
Posted By Diesel

One problem with staying on the tracks is that...

One problem with staying on the tracks is that manchester SIDS are drawn at a restricted speed. This speed is NOT promulgated in the Aerad booklet we use so most crews tend to accelerate if they are...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2004, 15:14
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

Come now Shamen.. are you serious!? I was at lgw...

Come now Shamen.. are you serious!? I was at lgw when it became EOG. I remember being given a little blue folder with the new working Ts & Cs. Wherever it said Dan Air I was to read EOG I was told....
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2004, 07:33
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

The possibility of getting your pension capped...

The possibility of getting your pension capped for lack of a vacancy at lhr is not something I'd thought of.....sounds a bit unreasonable!

Sadly you are right about the company's attitude. (and...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2004, 19:58
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

Blackball, Yes I accept what you say and I...

Blackball,

Yes I accept what you say and I share your suspicion. I know there are differences in scheduling and that increments stop at the points you mentioned. Wouldn't it be fait to say by that...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2004, 08:21
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

Or perhaps another way of looking at franchises...

Or perhaps another way of looking at franchises is that they allow BA management to avoid the difficult issues of cost control. Without franchises BA would only be able to mintain a presence in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2004, 15:24
Replies: 26
Views: 5,050
Posted By Diesel

My understanding of scope is not quite as you...

My understanding of scope is not quite as you claim. I forget the exact wording but it essentially is an agreement that any future work flown in aircraft above a certain size, in BA colours will be...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2004, 09:15
Replies: 64
Views: 24,295
Posted By Diesel

I was landing on 27R as this aircraft climbed...

I was landing on 27R as this aircraft climbed away from 27l. It had a very clear trail of what looked rather like smoke from the left side of the aircraft. The FO commented that it looked as if they...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th May 2004, 18:37
Replies: 43
Views: 17,545
Posted By Diesel

Lord Flash Whatever the truth or otherwise...

Lord Flash

Whatever the truth or otherwise of your assertions about the quality of various pilots, you utter arrogance is breathtaking.

Take a look at your comments again.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th May 2004, 20:52
Replies: 230
Views: 64,219
Posted By Diesel

Snooky Fair enough.Computers can make things...

Snooky

Fair enough.Computers can make things seem harsher than intended.

As an interesting aside I just heard our Longhaul chief pilot (or general manager as they are called now) has resigned...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th May 2004, 16:53
Replies: 230
Views: 64,219
Posted By Diesel

You find it amusing? Nice chap.

You find it amusing? Nice chap.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2004, 15:18
Replies: 43
Views: 17,545
Posted By Diesel

A little worried methinks......

A little worried methinks......
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2004, 15:24
Replies: 62
Views: 8,343
Posted By Diesel

Blackball Not really sure what you mean by...

Blackball

Not really sure what you mean by "not all agreements are collective agreements".. If you're pointing out the way that some agreements seem to only get partially followed through I take...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2004, 05:59
Replies: 62
Views: 8,343
Posted By Diesel

Blackball Never meant to imply that no work...

Blackball

Never meant to imply that no work had already been given away. Rather that enough was enough. I'm sure my earlier posting complained about being passed on numerous occasions by BA...
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