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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2015, 08:54
Replies: 15
Views: 3,305
Posted By willoman

Yes - he was on Vulcans. He was also on my...

Yes - he was on Vulcans.

He was also on my CFS course in 1972. He did not succeed.
Forum: Canada
14th Jan 2015, 09:27
Replies: 10
Views: 8,651
Posted By willoman

Was it Air Transit who practised glide landing...

Was it Air Transit who practised glide landing technique at Lajes in the Azores a few years ago ?
Forum: Cabin Crew
26th Sep 2012, 09:53
Replies: 77
Views: 83,430
Posted By willoman

If you are size 26 and, as you say, flying for...

If you are size 26 and, as you say, flying for the first time, how on earth are you a '' mile high member'' ?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Mar 2008, 10:30
Replies: 18
Views: 16,101
Posted By willoman

Like Meadowman, I too am ex-Britannia ( retired...

Like Meadowman, I too am ex-Britannia ( retired about 6 years ago )
It is worth adding that the 50% discount on Thomson holidays applies only if the accompanying flight is 'charter'. If it is a...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Sep 2004, 22:07
Replies: 167
Views: 39,132
Posted By willoman

Simfly - In general terms I agree with you. Joyce...

Simfly - In general terms I agree with you. Joyce Stick appears to have not fully read the report and as a consequence ends up quoting cliches and shooting from the hip. The main cause of the...
Forum: Questions
4th Sep 2004, 09:05
Replies: 20
Views: 4,308
Posted By willoman

Remains sold to a Spanish scrap dealer by the...

Remains sold to a Spanish scrap dealer by the insurance company.
The aircraft was never replaced - insurance money accepted.
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Aug 2004, 09:02
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By willoman

Bellend - as a PPL holder, I would have thought...

Bellend - as a PPL holder, I would have thought it not unreasonable for you to have known that any visitors to the flightdeck of commercial aircraft during normal operations is now forbidden by CAA...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2004, 15:22
Replies: 28
Views: 7,230
Posted By willoman

In all probability, the handling company's...

In all probability, the handling company's insurance will cover repair costs but this does not include loss of revenue whilst the aircraft is being fixed. Any necessary leases to cover the temporary...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
3rd May 2004, 09:02
Replies: 4
Views: 17,510
Posted By willoman

A 'base' check is so called because it takes...

A 'base' check is so called because it takes place from a fixed base i.e. a simulator.
A line check takes place on line i.e. an operational flight.
Some airlines may have slight variations on this...
Forum: Questions
23rd Apr 2004, 16:56
Replies: 20
Views: 4,308
Posted By willoman

The 757 did only one other approach and that was...

The 757 did only one other approach and that was a VOR to RW 02. Because of an excessive tailwind, it did a go-around and went directly into an ILS on RW20 ( all IMC in heavy rain )
On becoming...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Apr 2004, 09:11
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By willoman

If all the seat belts were confirmed as not...

If all the seat belts were confirmed as not working properly, the aircraft was technically not fit for passenger carrying. After disembarking, you should have reported the matter to suitable...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Apr 2004, 16:20
Replies: 79
Views: 11,386
Posted By willoman

I posed the original question regarding infants -...

I posed the original question regarding infants - not children. I think infants are classed as less than 2 years old and usually travel free when accompanied by a guardian. Is it not, therefore,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Mar 2004, 08:17
Replies: 79
Views: 11,386
Posted By willoman

Infants In Business Class

I am planning a long business class flight later this year as a celebration - possibly around the world. I wish to ensure that the onboard comfort is good, food is reasonable and ( most important )...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Nov 2003, 03:50
Replies: 129
MYT
Views: 11,795
Posted By willoman

In medical terms. they are in a coma. Survival...

In medical terms. they are in a coma. Survival depends on whether the shareholders decide later this month if the life support system presently supporting them is to be continued or switched off. It...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Nov 2003, 05:19
Replies: 75
Views: 18,129
Posted By willoman

Rumoured is Coventry and the the reason for RHS...

Rumoured is Coventry and the the reason for RHS pilots not being interested is as I stated earlier - loss of salary, allowances and countless other benefits gained over many years in mainline...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Nov 2003, 00:59
Replies: 75
Views: 18,129
Posted By willoman

Probably nothing approaching Britannia main fleet...

Probably nothing approaching Britannia main fleet salaries and conditions. This venture looks like the new move into the 'lo-cost' world with considerably reduced inducements !
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Aug 2003, 21:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By willoman

My suspicions would be more directed at Servisair...

My suspicions would be more directed at Servisair on this matter. They, presumably, checked you in, lost your baggage and then were desperate to repatriate it. My bet is that in the haste to do so...
Forum: Questions
22nd Jul 2003, 15:12
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By willoman

Possibly incorrectly stowed freight in the rear...

Possibly incorrectly stowed freight in the rear hold shifting position on rotation.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jul 2003, 17:22
Replies: 46
Views: 8,240
Posted By willoman

Airlines are frequently permitted to fly with a...

Airlines are frequently permitted to fly with a slide not functioning ( with a suitable reduction in passenger numbers ). If you, as a passenger do not have the common sense to listen to the safety...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Jul 2003, 04:11
Replies: 21
Views: 6,456
Posted By willoman

An ATC frequency is a link between professionals....

An ATC frequency is a link between professionals. Pprune is open to all and sundry.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Jul 2003, 01:05
Replies: 21
Views: 6,456
Posted By willoman

Vertigo - why wait 2 weeks before venting your...

Vertigo - why wait 2 weeks before venting your tirade. Did you not have the guts to communicate by phone or letter,as you should have done. There are adequate committees and groups at LGW to relate...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jun 2003, 03:42
Replies: 66
Views: 35,500
Posted By willoman

Neo - as Pilot pete states, there were no...

Neo - as Pilot pete states, there were no compulsory redundancies at Britannia 10 years ago. In fact, any pilot who left voluntarily received redundancy cash up to 4 times the govt. recommended sum...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
11th Jun 2003, 01:03
Replies: 19
Views: 2,027
Posted By willoman

I have used them on numerous occasions in USA...

I have used them on numerous occasions in USA over many years and have never had a problem ( other than queueing to get to the desk - but that applies to all car hire companies in USA at busy...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2003, 06:39
Replies: 21
Views: 3,864
Posted By willoman

There are many unpublished facts still to be...

There are many unpublished facts still to be released amongst which is that during the flare in torrential rain, a lightning strike is thought to have extinguished all airfield lights - not an ideal...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2003, 23:11
Replies: 26
Views: 4,233
Posted By willoman

I apologise for my misquote over debt/equity but...

I apologise for my misquote over debt/equity but that does not change the emphasis of what was a fairly damning report from the Sunday Times.

I wonder if Jarvis's departure was influenced by the...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2003, 19:29
Replies: 26
Views: 4,233
Posted By willoman

It is worth reading the article on MYT in todays...

It is worth reading the article on MYT in todays Business section in the Sunday Times. It would appear that MYT are adopting a smoke and mirrors approach to present financial difficulties- quote '...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd May 2003, 01:13
Replies: 29
Views: 3,087
Posted By willoman

How enlightening to see MYT staff on the ball...

How enlightening to see MYT staff on the ball with such a morale boosting diatribe - first effort as well ( unless, off course, there has been a convenient change of user name )
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2003, 02:38
Replies: 166
Views: 61,759
Posted By willoman

Goroundagain - I don't know how you define...

Goroundagain - I don't know how you define distressed stock but my local MYT shop is advertising to undercut any rival's holiday price by £20. That is certainly distress selling !
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2003, 17:39
Replies: 166
Views: 61,759
Posted By willoman

Not just BBC - the AOL business section suggests...

Not just BBC - the AOL business section suggests that the Department of Transport and the CAA are concerned that MYT may be unable to cover travel guarantee bonds in the near future. The last...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Apr 2003, 16:38
Replies: 166
Views: 61,759
Posted By willoman

And Goodman's Air Europe - they were ordering new...

And Goodman's Air Europe - they were ordering new aircraft hand over fist as the ship was sinking.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2003, 12:30
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By willoman

They may not go to Baghdad - so it really depends...

They may not go to Baghdad - so it really depends on what range they release the cruise missiles from their targets.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2003, 10:46
Replies: 30
Views: 6,075
Posted By willoman

Perhaps Crossland went early in order to protect...

Perhaps Crossland went early in order to protect his own pension rights.
Remember - pensioners 'in payment' take financial priority over all others who are owed cash in the event of any company's...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2003, 08:08
Replies: 30
Views: 6,075
Posted By willoman

Rather dramatic to see the founder/chairman...

Rather dramatic to see the founder/chairman resign after only 4 months effort to rescue MYT - not long enough to have achieved anything.
Did he jump or was he pushed?
A worrying time for MYT...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2003, 11:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By willoman

Fully agree with Stampe - if a company ends up...

Fully agree with Stampe - if a company ends up with two types of pension scheme ( applied to a particular group of employees ) then in 5 -10 years time, when the 'money purchase' members exceed the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Dec 2002, 17:02
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By willoman

Hillsborough is a pleasant upmarket place - it is...

Hillsborough is a pleasant upmarket place - it is only 25 min's from Aldergrove and close to the M1 motorway for quick dashes elsewhere. Belfast city centre is about 15 min's.
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