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Forum: Medical & Health
8th Nov 2010, 07:38
Replies: 35
Views: 26,752
Posted By FlyingVisit

Lightbulb I've suffered from SVT's...

I've suffered from SVT's (SupraVentricularTachycardia) all my life. It wasn't until I was 18 that the hospital actally confirmed it; until then everyone thought it was all in my head! It does annoy...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Apr 2010, 19:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,012
Posted By FlyingVisit

Must be difficult to find a good place to land...

Must be difficult to find a good place to land surely?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Apr 2010, 19:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,012
Posted By FlyingVisit

Angel If a 747s engine;s failed midflight could it glide down and land safely?

Supposing a 737 or any other airline passenger jets engines failed at 30,000 ft could it glide down and land safely? What's the odds?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Apr 2010, 15:49
Replies: 19
Views: 1,967
Posted By FlyingVisit

Can a Captain put as much fuel on his aircraft as he wishes?

Are there restrictions to the amount of fuel a captain can request for a specific flight? Can he take more than necessary in case of bad weather (fog etc) just in case? I would say no, but I read...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Apr 2010, 15:39
Replies: 24
Views: 5,559
Posted By FlyingVisit

Pilots Who Love Wearing The Uniform

A pilot friend once told me that there are two types of pilots: those who like to wear a uniform and hat and tell everyone they're an airline pilot, and those who truly love flying and anything to do...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2010, 17:40
Replies: 13
Views: 5,818
Posted By FlyingVisit

Thanks for pointing out my typo, Trafficpilot. I...

Thanks for pointing out my typo, Trafficpilot. I don't suppose you know the answer then>:sad:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2010, 16:23
Replies: 8
Views: 7,398
Posted By FlyingVisit

Is Radar24 accurate? Every air enthusiast seems to be addicted to the thing!

I've not seen it but read on another forum that all air enthusiasts are gazing at Radar24 to watch airspace. Surely you can't see all the flights in the sky in real time can you?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Apr 2010, 16:18
Replies: 13
Views: 5,818
Posted By FlyingVisit

How many hors a year does the average commercial pilot fly?

Just wondering what the average hours flying time a year is for a commercial pilot, and what sort of mileage that would work out?
Cheers
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2010, 05:49
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,592,641
Posted By FlyingVisit

The volcano pulsates the ash to different...

The volcano pulsates the ash to different heights. So in answer to your question: no.

Besides, what goes up must come down. Gravity and all that.

Thirdly, planes must keep to a flight path -...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2010, 17:05
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,592,641
Posted By FlyingVisit

According to David Learmont on SKY News a while...

According to David Learmont on SKY News a while ago he said it's impossible to predict when this eruption will stop, and he also said it's a very real possibility its bigger and more damaging sister...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Mar 2010, 12:07
Replies: 2
Views: 867
Posted By FlyingVisit

There's various reasons why this could happen,...

There's various reasons why this could happen, but weather would be most unlikely.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Dec 2009, 08:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,100
Posted By FlyingVisit

Someone told me that the extra charge was for...

Someone told me that the extra charge was for having to heat the hold, which they wouldn't normally do if they didn't have livestock on board. I know air/con burns fuel, but didn't realise heating...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Dec 2009, 00:41
Replies: 10
Views: 1,100
Posted By FlyingVisit

Fuel surcharge to transport dogs!

Why is there a fuel surcharge for taking a dog abroad on a flight? Anyone?
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2009, 01:23
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,060,413
Posted By FlyingVisit

What an amazing guy! A truly gifted...

What an amazing guy! A truly gifted pilot..............brave, clever, cool........he will go down in history - that's for sure. His nerve, steel and experience is something to be admired, and he...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Aug 2009, 01:13
Replies: 67
Views: 23,120
Posted By FlyingVisit

Whirlybird, Good luck. Hope it all turns...

Whirlybird,

Good luck. Hope it all turns out OK!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jul 2009, 08:47
Replies: 44
Views: 5,592
Posted By FlyingVisit

Well this is extraordinary!!!! Whoever in their...

Well this is extraordinary!!!! Whoever in their right mind would take notice of a RUMOUR?! Or hearsay? Or gossip from a website junkie?

And as for you, Rainboe, if you actually ARE a pilot...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th May 2009, 20:50
Replies: 12
Views: 10,299
Posted By FlyingVisit

Simonchowder, You're incorrect. Commercial...

Simonchowder,

You're incorrect. Commercial pilots fly for a living - it's their profession. Pilots who have PPLs are not amatuer pilots - they are qualified light aircraft pilots.
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th May 2009, 16:28
Replies: 106
Views: 19,328
Posted By FlyingVisit

What's more exciting I wonder - being a plane...

What's more exciting I wonder - being a plane spotter or a trainspotter?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd May 2009, 19:56
Replies: 12
Views: 10,299
Posted By FlyingVisit

Danger Whar are the odds on crashing in a Light Aircraft opposed to a Commercial Plane?

I'm trying to remember the odds of being ivolved in a commercial airliner as opposed to being involved in a light aircraft crash?

Anybody know the odds on both?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2009, 17:28
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,452,047
Posted By FlyingVisit

Official Report I read this afternoon confirmed...

Official Report I read this afternoon confirmed the Captain was sitting in the RH seat. The voice recorder showed he was going through pre-landing checks with trainee who was in LH seat. Safety pilot...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2009, 14:25
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,452,047
Posted By FlyingVisit

Report in English

Here's the report in English.




Dutch officials say faulty altimeter played role in Turkish plane crash (http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/world/11130836.asp?gid=244)
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2009, 22:28
Replies: 16
Views: 3,267
Posted By FlyingVisit

Oh yes! Gary was definitely very OUTgoing back...

Oh yes! Gary was definitely very OUTgoing back in the late 90s:ooh: I s'pose playing his trombone in the SA keeps him on the straight and narrow!:D

Old Joe Merchant was quite the opposite - he...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2009, 06:16
Replies: 16
Views: 3,267
Posted By FlyingVisit

Whooops!:ooh: My source must have heard Chinese...

Whooops!:ooh: My source must have heard Chinese Whispers, Airgirl!:mad: I know Gary did go through a 'phase' some years back and Joe - being JOE - said he had to sort himself out. Seems that's just...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2009, 09:13
Replies: 16
Views: 3,267
Posted By FlyingVisit

Isn't Joe still with his wife/partner? I can't...

Isn't Joe still with his wife/partner? I can't remember her name, but she was on reception at Civilair at Biggin. Very nice lady - must be retired now. She had a lot of patience - what with Joe...
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