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Search: Posts Made By: Donalk
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Mar 2010, 11:35
Replies: 2,244
Views: 624,641
Posted By Donalk

Ryanair Subsidies

Interesting newspaper piece which casts an alternative view on Ryanair's viability. Air France seem intent on pursuing this.

Is Mick O'Leary just a big EU subsidy-bunny? - Business, Frontpage -...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Jan 2010, 09:23
Replies: 143
Views: 48,915
Posted By Donalk

Most of them, irrespective of whether they belong...

Most of them, irrespective of whether they belong to the Francophone, Flemish or German communities, will speak their mother tongue and at least one other national language.

There is no escaping...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2009, 07:35
Replies: 13
Views: 1,896
Posted By Donalk

Depends on what you are flying. If a 152 or PA...

Depends on what you are flying. If a 152 or PA 38 type then €170 is very high, but would be reasonable for a very well equipped 172 or PA 28. The landing fee should normally be included in the...
Forum: Questions
8th Dec 2009, 08:15
Replies: 16
Views: 1,408
Posted By Donalk

Is the transfer process not dependent on...

Is the transfer process not dependent on establishing employment or normal residency in the issuing state?

I seem to recall reading a JAR reg on this very point.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2009, 19:28
Replies: 32
Views: 4,125
Posted By Donalk

I'm not sure a sim equipped with pedals will give...

I'm not sure a sim equipped with pedals will give you the required feel but could be worth a try. Yes each toe pedal controls the corresponding brake. Spending some time getting used to...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2009, 11:19
Replies: 158
Views: 19,270
Posted By Donalk

Sadly this says quite a bit about the...

Sadly this says quite a bit about the effectiveness of AOPA UK when they fail to rustle up an invitation to the meeting.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Nov 2009, 13:28
Replies: 34
Views: 4,628
Posted By Donalk

.......sometimes called...

.......sometimes called propellers..........Surely they dont want to ban these as well??

.......sorry Lowcost - just could'nt resist
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Nov 2009, 09:22
Replies: 9
Views: 3,049
Posted By Donalk

Ripan - you have already got the answers to the...

Ripan - you have already got the answers to the (multiple) questions you posed. It would appear that you either dont like the answers or you despair that there is a degree of uncertainty surrounding...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2009, 08:13
Replies: 32
Views: 4,125
Posted By Donalk

I agree with Halfbaked - 90 mins is about the...

I agree with Halfbaked - 90 mins is about the instructional limit in the air before fatigue begins to set in and your brain starts to lose it's ability to retain information. One of the most...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2009, 18:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,181
Posted By Donalk

Effectively they are considering this as a lapsed...

Effectively they are considering this as a lapsed JAR license and thus are happy to revalidate with a skill test conducted by a Belgian examiner. Clearly they do not understand that it is a UK...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2009, 14:59
Replies: 52
Views: 8,332
Posted By Donalk

Maybe, maybe not. It does take a bit more...

Maybe, maybe not. It does take a bit more planning but the Dutch have a willingness to be flexible in most cases. Besides it's too nice a country to avoid because of a few mindless bureaucrats.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2009, 13:21
Replies: 52
Views: 8,332
Posted By Donalk

Thanks for the clarification. This seems to be a...

Thanks for the clarification. This seems to be a particularly harsh judgement which relies on testimony from people on the ground to prove that wildlife were disturbed in some way. Surely a low...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2009, 13:09
Replies: 52
Views: 8,332
Posted By Donalk

I must be missing something - in order to secure...

I must be missing something - in order to secure a conviction they must have contravened some statute. Is there a statutory prohibition on overflying this reserve?
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2009, 11:20
Replies: 21
Views: 17,177
Posted By Donalk

Just going from memory so I could be wrong - 12...

Just going from memory so I could be wrong - 12 hours required in the second year of license issue, including the requirement to perform 3 take offs and landings in any 90 day period before you can...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2009, 11:04
Replies: 286
Views: 57,692
Posted By Donalk

Tim - I presume distribution would be direct and...

Tim - I presume distribution would be direct and not through resellers. In this case you might consider offering Plan and InFlight as stand alone products with a bundle price for Plan and InFlight.
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Nov 2009, 13:08
Replies: 18
Views: 3,411
Posted By Donalk

One of the most useful experiments in the history...

One of the most useful experiments in the history of television could be the permanent shut down of all Channel 4 broadcasts.

It will give us unprecedented answers to the big question: how can...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Nov 2009, 12:10
Replies: 10
Views: 3,052
Posted By Donalk

1. Yes you should complete a separate entry for...

1. Yes you should complete a separate entry for each flight. For circuit training it is also a separate entry but be sure to fill in the number of landings in the appropriate column.

2. Yes - all...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2009, 07:41
Replies: 32
Views: 4,125
Posted By Donalk

Having flown in Ireland and experienced the...

Having flown in Ireland and experienced the weather, I would suggest that doing it part time in four months is just not realistic. You would need to book somewhere in the order of 9 lessons per week...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2009, 12:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,284
Posted By Donalk

Seeing as how people are offering some...

Seeing as how people are offering some alternative locations, how about Cologne (Koln). Just a little further east with a very nice airfield at Leverkusen (EDKL) which is approx 15km from Cologne. ...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2009, 06:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,370
Posted By Donalk

Orbifly Weather is pretty good for checking...

Orbifly Weather is pretty good for checking conditions at airfields along your planned route. I have used it for some long (600 nm) flights and have always found it useful.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Nov 2009, 17:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,052
Posted By Donalk

I believe most national authorities will require...

I believe most national authorities will require you to submit your logbook at some stage to verify experience requirements prior to the award of additional ratings etc. Certainly here in Belgium it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Nov 2009, 13:12
Replies: 25
Views: 3,195
Posted By Donalk

You have introduced a level of reason to this...

You have introduced a level of reason to this thread skipness. However my issue is with the OP whose language is clearly defamatory. Sweeping comments like 'such people' has failed to distinguish...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Nov 2009, 12:13
Replies: 25
Views: 3,195
Posted By Donalk

I find the sentiments expressed by the OP to be...

I find the sentiments expressed by the OP to be offensive. Ethnocentric comments like this should not be tolerated on this or any other public forum, and I am surprised that the thread continues to...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2009, 10:02
Replies: 3
Views: 4,785
Posted By Donalk

For the Arrow 3 with total 77 USG capacity, the...

For the Arrow 3 with total 77 USG capacity, the fuel to tabs is 25 USG each tank less unuseable.

Donalk
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Nov 2009, 11:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,859
Posted By Donalk

A pilots log book is essentially a personal...

A pilots log book is essentially a personal record of hours flown but is also a legal requirement. It records aircraft type and reg, dates and times, departure and arrival locations and flight...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2009, 14:09
Replies: 40
Views: 5,814
Posted By Donalk

Then it's relative I guess. I've flown to some...

Then it's relative I guess. I've flown to some spectacular locations in Europe and have never paid anything even close to €30 for parking.

Jersey cost stg 42 for landing, 4 days parking and 40...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2009, 11:40
Replies: 40
Views: 5,814
Posted By Donalk

Parking charges of €30 per day or €3 per hour are...

Parking charges of €30 per day or €3 per hour are still extortionate in GA terms and significantly higher than most european airports.

Incidentally I sent a total of 4 emails to Galway some...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Nov 2009, 11:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,997
Posted By Donalk

...........apart from the minor inconvenience of...

...........apart from the minor inconvenience of obtaining the necessary residence and work permits. Only achievable if a sponsoring company can demonstrate that, despite an exhaustive search, there...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Oct 2009, 17:33
Replies: 30
Views: 3,327
Posted By Donalk

Lilflyboy - It would appear you have...

Lilflyboy - It would appear you have misunderstood my original point which in a nutshell is the following:

I despair of CC who constantly post about the ignorance of pax who either ignore or fail...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Oct 2009, 11:07
Replies: 30
Views: 3,327
Posted By Donalk

Have I failed to elucidate my point yet again or...

Have I failed to elucidate my point yet again or perhaps the skim readers are at work. Never have I condoned the idiotic behaviour of pax who refuse to heed the legitimate warnings and advice given...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Oct 2009, 17:48
Replies: 30
Views: 3,327
Posted By Donalk

Lowcostdolly - You need to read my post again and...

Lowcostdolly - You need to read my post again and refrain from the temptation to assume an attack on your profession. Any 'attack' was aimed at the number of times cc complain about the incompetence...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2009, 12:20
Replies: 701
Views: 209,387
Posted By Donalk

My point exactly. Their job was the safe...

My point exactly. Their job was the safe operation of the flight and the security and safety of all souls on board. Discussions on crew scheduling and/or other employment related issues could and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Oct 2009, 12:02
Replies: 30
Views: 3,327
Posted By Donalk

Lowcostdolly - What amazes me is how often cc...

Lowcostdolly -
What amazes me is how often cc post on the failure of pax to understand the dark arts of flight safety. If all pax had the depth and breadth of knowledge that you possess then I...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2009, 09:42
Replies: 701
Views: 209,387
Posted By Donalk

I fail to understand the difference. The primary...

I fail to understand the difference. The primary responsibility of these pilots was to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft. That means applying 100% of their attention to the tasks in hand. ...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2009, 19:03
Replies: 71
Views: 9,265
Posted By Donalk

Jeez what a depressing thread - time for a brandy!

Jeez what a depressing thread - time for a brandy!
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