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Forum: Medical & Health
18th Nov 2013, 22:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,960
Posted By Airspeedintervention

FAA Medical Just Got MORE Difficult for Some

FAA Medical Chief Targets Fat Pilots And Controllers - AVweb flash Article (http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA-Targets-Fat-Pilots-And-Controllers220978-1.html)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Oct 2013, 04:02
Replies: 2,853
Views: 544,762
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Wow !

Dang ! Gyroplane pilots always get the hot chics !
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Dec 2012, 05:38
Replies: 21
Views: 8,368
Posted By Airspeedintervention

It's not a perfect contract but at least I don't...

It's not a perfect contract but at least I don't have to live in some weird socialist country to have a flying job. :p
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Dec 2012, 22:42
Replies: 12
Views: 7,471
Posted By Airspeedintervention

B1 ?

What the hell is a B 1 ? Why can't you Brits speak proper English ?
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2012, 15:28
Replies: 53
Views: 16,620
Posted By Airspeedintervention

The Apps are what make it

People seem to be missing the bigger picture when it comes to this question of iPad vs. Droid Tablet and that is it's NOT about the hardware IT'S ABOUT THE APPS !!! I've never been very excited about...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Nov 2012, 01:00
Replies: 23
Views: 10,152
Posted By Airspeedintervention

787 Performance

Took my first IOE flight in the 787 last night. We had a full load of Pax -219 but were light on fuel as it was a domestic flight. We went right to level 400 @ speed mach .86 and a fuel flow of...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Aug 2011, 00:35
Replies: 4
Views: 4,275
Posted By Airspeedintervention

787 Gust Suppression Technology

Seems to be an improvement over similar attempts of previous designs that tried to do this. Time will tell, theoretically I start 787 school in October.

Design News - Features - Boeing 787...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Aug 2011, 00:29
Replies: 38
Views: 8,834
Posted By Airspeedintervention

RF interference

Good luck getting the geo-referencing to work in the 777. I have yet to find a portable gps that will work in that environment without shutting off the windshield heat. Furthermore most of the little...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2011, 17:51
Replies: 50
Views: 5,746
Posted By Airspeedintervention

The sideways quick stop was always one of my...

The sideways quick stop was always one of my favorites in the OH-6. Cobra's couldn't quite duplicate it and always seemed to be thrown off by the sudden effectiveness of it.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2011, 17:47
Replies: 22
Views: 10,172
Posted By Airspeedintervention

WEATHER !

You think you won't get weather flying experience in the U.S. ???? Ever heard of Cleveland or Minneapolis ? There are times they would kill to have your simple UK basic dreariness. Your food...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Aug 2011, 19:02
Replies: 20
Views: 3,322
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Yes, subsidized carriers can certainly offer far...

Yes, subsidized carriers can certainly offer far better service.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Aug 2011, 18:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Makes me wonder ?

Hmmmmmmm........

Jet was 5 miles from Canadian airport when it crashed, killing 12 - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/08/21/canada.plane.crash/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnn)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th May 2011, 04:28
Replies: 51
Views: 27,288
Posted By Airspeedintervention

"I would rather work for the arabs than work for...

"I would rather work for the arabs than work for the yanks any day of the week"


Well G CEXO I am aware of a certain deviant fetish whereby one is attracted to being in the presence of unwashed...
Forum: North America
16th May 2011, 03:18
Replies: 2
Views: 2,088
Posted By Airspeedintervention

There are several Flight Attendant bases outside...

There are several Flight Attendant bases outside of the USA. There are no pilot bases outside of the USA. There is a trip on the 777 that leaves out of Hong Kong and goes down to Vietnam, I am not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th May 2011, 05:18
Replies: 51
Views: 27,288
Posted By Airspeedintervention

What's the deal

I don't understand the enthusiasm to work for emirates ? I would NEVER want to be the hired help for a bunch of arabs, I don't care how well they pay.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2011, 03:45
Replies: 30
Views: 6,357
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Yes, you bring up some interesting points but the...

Yes, you bring up some interesting points but the numbers that jump out at me more than anything are the acquisition cost and useful load figures which I don't think were fudged. Basically I can buy...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2011, 00:29
Replies: 30
Views: 6,357
Posted By Airspeedintervention

G2 comparison

Well I certainly hope the G2 sells well over on the Continent because after looking at this comparison it just doesn't make sense from a cost perspective for a U.S. operator. Shame too because I...
Forum: North America
16th Mar 2011, 22:01
Replies: 10
Views: 2,822
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Well, I am based just over the fence to the South...

Well, I am based just over the fence to the South in KEWR and I can tell you there is NO where up there I would want to live. To my mind that area is our nation's armpit. Maybe if you were to...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Mar 2011, 21:50
Replies: 18
Views: 10,769
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Ripped Off

Yeah, looks like they got my money too. Wish I was on an airplane that did Denmark trips so I could do a little more investigating. :suspect:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Dec 2010, 04:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,511
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Yes, as most of my flight hours were in military...

Yes, as most of my flight hours were in military helicopters I needed a way to get some fixed wing time as quickly as possible. Honestly it was absolutely HORRIBLE. The pick-up routine was quite fun...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2010, 03:33
Replies: 92
Views: 21,261
Posted By Airspeedintervention

hilarious

Koi,

Your attempts at being annoying are quite amusing. Your love for the colorful residents of NYC would actually be shared by much if not all the residents of the western united states. If our...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2010, 21:00
Replies: 97
Views: 22,942
Posted By Airspeedintervention

AirRabbit, I mostly agree with you. I will...

AirRabbit,

I mostly agree with you. I will say that when I sat on a regionals hiring board I DID look VERY closely at applicants logs. And having come from both a Military and Civilian background...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2010, 05:29
Replies: 97
Views: 22,942
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Yes, you may have been living under a rock....

Yes, you may have been living under a rock. Gulfstream Airlines in Florida, Alpine Air in Utah spring to mind just to name two. Look in the back of any American GA magazine and you'll find ads for...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2010, 03:38
Replies: 97
Views: 22,942
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Outstanding

Outstanding ! Now I might be able to ride in an RJ jumpseat without hearing the word "Dude" used in every sentence.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Aug 2010, 19:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Well when I see it going by my window and the ND...

Well when I see it going by my window and the ND shows it to still be 12 nm in front of me I think that's a bit of a problem.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Aug 2010, 15:36
Replies: 175
Views: 34,307
Posted By Airspeedintervention

VERY MUCH in favor

I have to add my vote in support of this new rule. No, it is not perfect but definitely a step in the right direction and definitely a step toward regaining some respect. I realize that the ill-fated...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Aug 2010, 13:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Nav Error ????

Question :
Flying back the other day from HKG to EWR via polar routing the aircraft (a B777-200) flew directly over the top of the Resolute Bay (CYRB) airport (a rare day when you can actually see...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2010, 22:54
Replies: 186
Views: 43,558
Posted By Airspeedintervention

disagree completely

Hornet,
I'm gonna have to disagree with your read on this completely. Seeing blips on the TCAS prior to departure from a busy field is normal. It is not really a red-flag event in my minds eye...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2010, 04:27
Replies: 60
Views: 15,457
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Horse Sh*t

Virgin Blue,

You are WAY off in your assessment of this incident. What are you a chief pilot or something ??? Distance from ones base has absolutely ZERO to do with quality of rest. Do you...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jan 2009, 03:28
Replies: 581
Views: 183,480
Posted By Airspeedintervention

protectthehornet, "Continental is also...

protectthehornet,

"Continental is also facing a huge trial in France regarding its POSSIBLE role in the crash of Air France Concord"

As it was explained to me it was standard procedure for an...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2009, 19:39
Replies: 33
Views: 7,857
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Worked great at Red Flag

In a former life (seems like) as a US Army Cobra driver I recall a Red Flag we attended in which this capability was found to work quite well in certain circumstances. One of the biggest things that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Jan 2009, 22:42
Replies: 103
Views: 9,645
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Five isn't enough !!!

In order of priority :
1. SR-71 Blackbird
2. TR-3 Aurora
3. F/A-18 Hornet
4. Concorde
5. U-5A Twin Helio Courier
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2009, 21:53
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Head on a swivel

If you should decide to do any of the East Florida coast beach runs be EXTREMELY vigilant for Banner Tow Aircraft. Having survived this kind of employment I know well that they cannot see much at the...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2009, 21:40
Replies: 29
Views: 3,803
Posted By Airspeedintervention

Cosider the state !

Keep in mind this occured in Texas ! Not really part of the US, we only claim it for the mineral rights. If you would like to become VERY wealthy merely open an automobile brake repair shop or Body...
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