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Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2024, 08:35
Replies: 704
Views: 194,507
Posted By a5in_the_sim

An entrenched culture (in any organisation) of...

An entrenched culture (in any organisation) of leadership that NEVER says sorry or admits mistakes is demonstrably unlikely to change.
When businesses (or banks, or hospitals, or armies , or...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Oct 2023, 19:39
Replies: 1,082
Views: 475,342
Posted By a5in_the_sim

The frequent reference to a “substance allowance”...

The frequent reference to a “substance allowance” is funny given recent news reports!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Aug 2023, 14:48
Replies: 143
Views: 53,414
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Isn’t Monarch 2 the airline within an airline...

Isn’t Monarch 2 the airline within an airline that is the Jet2 Airbus fleet?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2023, 19:22
Replies: 141
Views: 26,321
Posted By a5in_the_sim

A map? Wouldn't you have to actually carry one in...

A map? Wouldn't you have to actually carry one in the flight deck for map reading to be useful?
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2023, 16:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Ambiguous Phraseology

I’m noticing a lot more of the following type of taxi instruction:

”BigJet123 Taxi Alpha Bravo Hold short Charlie”.

Charlie is a taxiway connected to Bravo.

Does this mean hold short ON...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jan 2023, 06:52
Replies: 71
Views: 30,979
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Why are we wedded to the idea that new is the...

Why are we wedded to the idea that new is the same as better?

I’m more interested in questions such as whether:-
The uniform is flammable.
Sufficient movement in the outfit is available to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Jan 2023, 18:17
Replies: 94
Views: 33,653
Posted By a5in_the_sim

A beacon/light on the engine intake might make...

A beacon/light on the engine intake might make the association of "This Engine is Engine Running" more obvious. The ground staff rushing to open cargo doors adjacent to a still running Engine #2 in a...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Jan 2023, 11:38
Replies: 94
Views: 33,653
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Makes you wonder whether a beacon light could be...

Makes you wonder whether a beacon light could be more prominently displayed adjacent to the engine intake(s)
.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jun 2022, 08:40
Replies: 102
Views: 45,067
Posted By a5in_the_sim

What regulators?

What regulators?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2022, 13:13
Replies: 28
Views: 7,439
Posted By a5in_the_sim

If it ain’t broke………

If it ain’t broke………
Forum: Tech Log
15th Dec 2021, 06:55
Replies: 21
Views: 10,156
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Don’t forget that “suitable” includes a...

Don’t forget that “suitable” includes a consideration of potential disruption to your own airline’s other operations. Impacting your competitors is ok…….You think I jest!
Forum: Tech Log
6th Dec 2021, 20:54
Replies: 64
Views: 12,914
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Always liked it on difficult weather/wind days....

Always liked it on difficult weather/wind days. As commander you can be P1/PM (with capacity to mange the big picture) during the approach and yet still take it for the landing.

Also facilitates a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2021, 16:36
Replies: 454
Views: 218,985
Posted By a5in_the_sim

James Cameron's phone will be ringing off the...

James Cameron's phone will be ringing off the hook!
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Nov 2021, 02:19
Replies: 57
Views: 32,932
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Slight thread creep but a curious and interesting...

Slight thread creep but a curious and interesting article here on possible breath test false-positives when “fasting”……now a popular weight loss and control practice.
...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Nov 2021, 15:51
Replies: 23
Views: 10,087
Posted By a5in_the_sim

CAA Cellma

Exactly what demented muppet signed off this Cellma system as even remotely fit for purpose?

Off to recover in a dark room due to high blood pressure and sudden onset Tourette’s!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Sep 2021, 21:19
Replies: 226
Views: 114,622
Posted By a5in_the_sim

RudderTrimZero He isn’t running the show!

RudderTrimZero

He isn’t running the show!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Sep 2021, 07:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,805
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Crikey……is it even possible to get a frozen ATPL...

Crikey……is it even possible to get a frozen ATPL without an IR?
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Jul 2021, 18:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,616
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Gentlemen may I suggest an objective letter of...

Gentlemen may I suggest an objective letter of concern to your MP? I wrote to mine and I received a response suggesting it had been pursued with the relevant minister.
Forum: Medical & Health
27th Jun 2021, 12:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,616
Posted By a5in_the_sim

AME's are being advised not to expect any...

AME's are being advised not to expect any response from the CAA Medical Department for a minimum of 4 weeks. That's just to "open to the post".

It's a bit of a mess. Sadly between Covid-19, Brexit...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2021, 10:06
Replies: 64
Views: 18,893
Posted By a5in_the_sim

.......and prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that...

.......and prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that you CAN catch fish with sh1t on a stick!
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2021, 14:22
Replies: 13
Views: 5,233
Posted By a5in_the_sim

In some aircraft the lower bleed pressure that...

In some aircraft the lower bleed pressure that might be delivered from an engine LP bleed source at engine idle (power off descent) is supplemented by the opening of an HP bleed source. This can...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2020, 13:25
Replies: 13
Views: 8,638
Posted By a5in_the_sim

pattern_is_full What a brilliant idea....

pattern_is_full

What a brilliant idea. Suggest it to the LoCosts. Suddenly a 25 minute turnround in Paris CDG in an A321 seems eminently more feasible!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Dec 2020, 11:58
Replies: 18
Views: 10,517
Posted By a5in_the_sim

I hope it works out that way. But unless your...

I hope it works out that way. But unless your wife is planning to travel with you in the cab, I suspect that you may be spending quite a few nights sleeping in your lorry on the M20.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Dec 2020, 20:20
Replies: 55
Views: 16,105
Posted By a5in_the_sim

True but not significantly. Any parts trail would...

True but not significantly. Any parts trail would likely be quite far down the runway, commencing close to the point at which V1 was achieved on departure; otherwise I would have stopped. Personally...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Nov 2020, 09:55
Replies: 22
Views: 4,302
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Surely for Performance A aircraft the defined...

Surely for Performance A aircraft the defined Vref for the approach (which may have an increment added to establish a Vapp speed) would only ever apply down to the screen height of 50ft.The Vapp...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Sep 2020, 15:50
Replies: 14
Views: 4,006
Posted By a5in_the_sim

There is a bit of variation from country to...

There is a bit of variation from country to country. Might be a good idea to post in the ATC section. The respondents there will give good feedback.

Remember:
1. If in doubt ask ATC (if you can)....
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2020, 12:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,607
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Does the farm strip have internet access? Home...

Does the farm strip have internet access? Home weather stations are fairly cheap and many connect to the internet where the data can be accessed by an App. Such a system would provide the additional...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2020, 09:33
Replies: 26
Views: 12,852
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Is it a picture of UK forces in retreat?

Is it a picture of UK forces in retreat?
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2020, 13:19
Replies: 40
Views: 11,137
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Is it possible that it is a dynamics of flight,...

Is it possible that it is a dynamics of flight, flight controls and/or handling limitation? Such things might have an impact on the certified limits for the carriage of underslung load. In some cases...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Aug 2020, 12:42
Replies: 3
Views: 3,699
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Vitrectomy

Anyone have any experience of vitrectomy surgery, in particular post operative recovery and Class 1 renewal?
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2020, 08:03
Replies: 100
Views: 44,933
Posted By a5in_the_sim

What’s interesting to me is the cockpit...

What’s interesting to me is the cockpit conversation that precluded the decision to conduct the NDB approach. The tortuous complexity of crew and airline approvals and nomenclature that surround the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2020, 07:50
Replies: 46
Views: 8,411
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Helicopters fly because they are ugly and the...

Helicopters fly because they are ugly and the earth repels them.
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jun 2020, 20:15
Replies: 79
Views: 22,410
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Probably all comes down to the type of brakes...

Probably all comes down to the type of brakes maintenance contract. “Fixed Price” or “On Condition”. It’s a funny old world.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2020, 19:05
Replies: 1,756
Views: 3,052,603
Posted By a5in_the_sim

Best Captains CRM course I ever attended (with...

Best Captains CRM course I ever attended (with one of the best CRM instructors I’ve ever known) started with the following written on the board at the front of the room:-
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jun 2020, 19:01
Replies: 18
Views: 5,687
Posted By a5in_the_sim

No doubt the dozy tw#£s will simply start...

No doubt the dozy tw#£s will simply start chugging the hand gel.....much more potent!
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