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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2017, 17:08
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

Leeds Approach... your figures regarding...

Leeds Approach... your figures regarding catchment areas regarding NCL and LBA are pure garbage. If a wonderful new airport was built to serve the West Yorkshire catchment area and located anywhere...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jun 2017, 10:01
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,727,002
Posted By galaxy68

This is the first bit of good post election news...

This is the first bit of good post election news I have heard.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Apr 2017, 07:54
Replies: 12
Views: 5,769
Posted By galaxy68

Hello again - trip went fine. The café I suggest...

Hello again - trip went fine. The café I suggest is alive and well and open longer than reported earlier, 0630-2000. Its actually on the 7th and 8th (top) floors. There is shade available or stay...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Mar 2017, 16:55
Replies: 12
Views: 5,769
Posted By galaxy68

I have just checked and the cafe I suggested...

I have just checked and the cafe I suggested earlier still exists and opens 0800-1730. For photographers a zoom up to 400mm (DX) is best. I remember that there were a couple of small hotels at the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Mar 2017, 07:46
Replies: 12
Views: 5,769
Posted By galaxy68

Hello - no not there, thats another one thats...

Hello - no not there, thats another one thats closed then! - that place was ok for spotting, not photography. I will try to check that my suggested place is still open. By the way, for any...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2017, 21:21
Replies: 12
Views: 5,769
Posted By galaxy68

Hi, thats a pain if true. Although I found 2...

Hi, thats a pain if true. Although I found 2 years ago, that the cafe at the other end - the eastern had closed... perhaps its this one you are refering to. Perhaps you can confirm or give more info...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2017, 10:41
Replies: 12
Views: 5,769
Posted By galaxy68

SGN spotting

I have been to SGN on four occasions, last time 2 years ago and am off again, exactly one month today. For photography/viewing then a cafe (Long Van) on the top floor of 602 Cong Hoa on the west side...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Oct 2016, 14:04
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,727,002
Posted By galaxy68

One of the broad sheets today, said the decision...

One of the broad sheets today, said the decision is expected on the 18th.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2016, 11:14
Replies: 4,329
Views: 2,713,387
Posted By galaxy68

Usually when an airline bites the dust, the first...

Usually when an airline bites the dust, the first people to know (and take actions), are often the fuel companies and airports, (for non-payment of fees). So clearly no problem there... it seems like...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2016, 07:54
Replies: 4,329
Views: 2,713,387
Posted By galaxy68

It is hardly rumouring or scaremongering when...

It is hardly rumouring or scaremongering when extra aircraft actually arrive and flight plans put in for the next few days... it is fact.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2016, 07:41
Replies: 4,329
Views: 2,713,387
Posted By galaxy68

All "holiday" airlines (and tour operators) like...

All "holiday" airlines (and tour operators) like Monarch, are usually highly profitable during the summer and loss making during the winter. Even the village idiot should be able to make hay in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2014, 17:31
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

ALWAYS BEHIND?

Actually, its almost exactly 30 years since the new (crap) runway was finished. It was October or November '84 if memory serves me right. I say crap because its inadequate for widebodies. There were...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2010, 09:01
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,280,806
Posted By galaxy68

767s.....

Yes, we've heard it before, but maybe true this time. I wasnt at the AGM, but someone who was there told me that management said more a/c are expected including 767s for long-haul ops.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2009, 16:43
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,280,806
Posted By galaxy68

"Q"

DW, if the addition of Quebec is not as I have suggested, perhaps you could enlighten us all please?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2009, 12:32
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

what aces?

Shed, Ryanair have the benefit of size and maybe cheaper airport fees for awhile. Jet2 has 1st mover status, ie they have existing clients, some degree of loyalty and know the market well. With so...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2009, 10:33
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,280,806
Posted By galaxy68

dwshimoda... have you any factual evidence? I...

dwshimoda... have you any factual evidence? I actually used to file flight plans, (but procedures may have changed, hence I said "I think"). Just because it happens regularly, only means that the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2009, 09:22
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

What is Ryanair after?

Based... my comments were tongue in cheek. However, its less than 2 months since the freeze and mid August is nowhere near the end of 2009. I often find that RYA's comments should be taken with a bag...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2009, 08:04
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,280,806
Posted By galaxy68

Quebec

I think "Q" is added to a flight number to show an amendment or change to the original flightplan. Usually, its for a change of route or tech stop. However, in this case ATC may have requested a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Aug 2009, 15:12
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

What about the tax MOL?

It may not seem like it, but LBA is in the UK for tax purposes. Has Michael forgotten that Ryanair and his pax can't afford the tenner airport tax?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Apr 2009, 15:26
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

My recollections are that the 1st seasons...

My recollections are that the 1st seasons Wardairs were all direct to YYZ. There was never any operational difficulties in getting direct with a full load. On departure the performance of a four...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Apr 2009, 14:33
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,280,806
Posted By galaxy68

Stuff the blouses! (some maybe stuffed already)

I believe that any successful company should be able to look after and reward their staff for their endeavours. Surely it is plain common sense that a happy and motivated crew will do a better job...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2009, 17:30
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,451,294
Posted By galaxy68

Rhett

the RA 1 fault looks to have been intermittent, so if it only happened away from base, detection may have been difficult. I understand THY said they repaired a RA (didnt say which one, but my moneys...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2009, 15:43
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

Strelnikov, the reference is in the "history"...

Strelnikov, the reference is in the "history" section

A location east of Leeds would be fine for those in Leeds, but not Bradford, such a location would then boost Manchesters attraction. At...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Feb 2009, 10:22
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

Strelnikov, heres the link BKS Air Transport Ltd...

Strelnikov, heres the link BKS Air Transport Ltd (http://website.lineone.net/~biggles200/)

The peak services were sometime during the mid 60s. Personally I think the 14 may have been only on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2009, 10:55
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

shuttle to LHR?

I used to have old timetables etc, but gave them away to an enthusiast. However a websearch on BKS, revealed an informative site that quotes up tp 14 per day. I do remember they offered extra flights...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2009, 12:25
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

interliners?

the sixties were BKS days, it may be hard to believe but the Heathrow service was almost hourly, with 12 or more on weekdays!
We had Metropolitan, Genair and Capital operating sheds on the Gatwick....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2008, 13:08
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

a good deal safer

Rainboe, the airfield is inherently safer than those pre-extension days. This is borne out by logic, which is derived from the present runway with improved parameters and facilities, plus the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2008, 11:18
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

last airport that God built?

I worked at LBA for many years... the wx was far worse than recent times, poor or non existent ILS, precious little lighting.... you were more likely to divert from LBA than any other UK airport...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Dec 2008, 13:05
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

well many of us can remember the pre-extension...

well many of us can remember the pre-extension days, with a useable distance of under 5000 foot, I think LDA on 15 was about 4600 and TODA on 33 was 4800. Even a F27 was significantly weight...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2008, 11:44
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

RTOW or MTOW?

Does the 757 have a restricted TOW on 32? (apart from the obvious factors of wind, temperature and pressure)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Dec 2008, 09:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By galaxy68

expeditious approach!

TeddyR, any self-respecting pilot would come along the blueway from AMS and make a small right turn off it, upon intercepting the ILS for runway 32 at LBA. Even if the wind favoured 14, accepting a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Dec 2008, 08:01
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,280,806
Posted By galaxy68

757 performance limitations

BYALetc, the Wardair ops were summer only, perhaps June to Sept. Getting the 747 direct to YYZ with a full load off 32 was never a problem. However I should imagine with a 757 that it would be a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2008, 09:50
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,280,806
Posted By galaxy68

wardair direct YYZ

the propensity to fly nowadays is far greater than 20 years ago. The first summers flights to YYZ with Wardair were definitely direct, but thereafter my memory has faded....perhaps someone can...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Nov 2008, 11:23
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,280,806
Posted By galaxy68

Toronto??

Yes, I think GIB might work and why not Athens. The one I would like to see is Toronto. If they could fill a lump 20 years ago with 457pax, then surely it would be full today.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Nov 2008, 14:27
Replies: 2,775
Views: 946,469
Posted By galaxy68

It is possible that the pia captain was new,...

It is possible that the pia captain was new, (though not the best place to send a new capt into), in which case it is normal to have higher limits until they have accrued a certain number of hours...
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