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Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2019, 14:50
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,233,279
Posted By caulfield

Is this the same Ethiopian Airlines that only...

Is this the same Ethiopian Airlines that only pays 8000USD to its 737 Captains and doesnt pay until Final Line Check and keeps extending that FLC so that payment can be delayed?Actions have...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Sep 2017, 14:18
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,227,872
Posted By caulfield

Southwest goes from strength to strength by...

Southwest goes from strength to strength by valuing its passengers and employees.O'Leary's lamentable excuse for an airline and many like it drag the industry down.Very few airlines left worth a...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2015, 00:59
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,633,415
Posted By caulfield

My two cents: -The last link in the chain is by...

My two cents:
-The last link in the chain is by tradition the "probable cause".Its the last link that made it inevitable.The door design introduced after 911 wasnt thought through properly.That Law...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2015, 18:10
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,487,516
Posted By caulfield

Well,I've followed the thread and its been an...

Well,I've followed the thread and its been an interesting read and there have been some excellent contributions,in particular Retired F4.I dont know the Airbus so I cant comment but it seems to me...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jan 2015, 12:12
Replies: 142
Views: 48,577
Posted By caulfield

Ive listened to recording five times now and...

Ive listened to recording five times now and changed my mind.The "standby" at 0:24 is not Nigel taking the piss or playing for time.Hes getting the cabin ready call right then.He announces fullly...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2015, 11:41
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,487,516
Posted By caulfield

Good report.I noticed before that EK409 started...

Good report.I noticed before that EK409 started out being to 8501's right and ended up being well left(south-west)of their flight track.Their deviation appears to be considerable compared to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jan 2015, 10:43
Replies: 142
Views: 48,577
Posted By caulfield

Storm in a teacup.If youre asked to line up and...

Storm in a teacup.If youre asked to line up and still not ready, then I'd say you have to give in.You can play for time once.Three times is a bit cheeky.
But the ATCO cant engage crew in a dispute...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2015, 02:25
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,487,516
Posted By caulfield

Well,all this talk is well and good but no one...

Well,all this talk is well and good but no one has the guts to say what is obvious.Airmanship is not taught and nurtured anymore,especially in Asia/Africa.Was it ever I hear you ask.Cant say third...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2013, 07:42
Replies: 136
Views: 37,353
Posted By caulfield

secondary action

It doesnt surprise me that this sort of thing goes on in today's airlines,especially a disreputable one like easyjet that has pay-to-fly and divide and rule mentality.BTW,I'm a Brit and was flying...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2013, 16:31
Replies: 353
Views: 328,470
Posted By caulfield

Theres a lot of disinformation coming from guys...

Theres a lot of disinformation coming from guys already in SXS..some are married to Turks and paint a much rosier picture of this "airline" than is the truth.Some are German and have an affinity with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Mar 2013, 14:27
Replies: 40
Views: 16,719
Posted By caulfield

I would not expect

anything different from a company such as easyjet.Worse even than ryanair and that says a lot.They are breaking every rule going.Free First Officers mortgaged to the hilt(ctc scam).Flexicrew?wtf?And...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Dec 2012, 23:36
Replies: 353
Views: 328,470
Posted By caulfield

Pilots should know

the following about this airline before applying:
a)Pay is poor
b)Base is on syrian border
c)Salary is paid into Turkish bank only..the bank card issued only works in Turkey.
d)Turkish training...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Dec 2012, 23:13
Replies: 45
Views: 14,774
Posted By caulfield

well the belgians

are an acquired taste.The problem is they think theyre the only ones who can fly.I passed their poxy little selection and turned them down.Arrogant SOB's.Besides they dont want pilots..they want...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Dec 2012, 15:56
Replies: 37
Views: 17,878
Posted By caulfield

Pilots should be very careful

China is very tricky.It takes 6 months to get the job.The ATPL exam is written in chinglish and doesnt make any sense so good luck passing that.The medical is crazy including brain MRI which entails...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Sep 2012, 21:22
Replies: 431
Views: 241,867
Posted By caulfield

This job offer makes me realize just how bad the...

This job offer makes me realize just how bad the state of our profession is.Dogsbody bucket and spade carrier wants you to PAY for the pleasure of flying with them and its only part-time and you can...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2012, 12:33
Replies: 95
Views: 17,269
Posted By caulfield

British aviation is very naff.I flew in the last...

British aviation is very naff.I flew in the last good company(dan Dare)>we would have given her a boarding pass and sent her on her way with a smile.Ryanair,easyjet,thomas C,thomson..whomever,naff...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2012, 23:16
Replies: 113
Views: 149,816
Posted By caulfield

Concur 100% with what is alleged in this thread.I...

Concur 100% with what is alleged in this thread.I wouldnt fly with any Turkish airline either as a pilot or passenger.And I can think of many other countries whose airlines I wouldnt trust either.And...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jun 2012, 08:26
Replies: 353
Views: 328,470
Posted By caulfield

SunExpress a great company?Are you off the wagon?

SunExpress a great company?Are you off the wagon?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
21st Apr 2012, 11:12
Replies: 186
Views: 93,797
Posted By caulfield

Joking aside

Airlines in Britain have really plummeted.Go back twenty years and you had some nice places to work.Now youve got a lot of back-biting,grassing,fiddly annoying procedures and just a generally...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2012, 18:09
Replies: 68
Views: 30,299
Posted By caulfield

You see thats the funny thing about Indian...

You see thats the funny thing about Indian aviation.They dont tackle the right and fundamental problem..ie,no base training and app/landing training for new pilots yet they want to be seen as tough...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2012, 12:30
Replies: 68
Views: 30,299
Posted By caulfield

Actually,the problem is much bigger than it...

Actually,the problem is much bigger than it appears.Not only should the supernumerary not be in the seat below 100 but..Jet airways doesnt train its regular co-pilots(ie already signed off) how to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2011, 09:41
Replies: 19
Views: 6,907
Posted By caulfield

When all is said and done,its better than middle...

When all is said and done,its better than middle east/china.and ryanair.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th May 2011, 13:50
Replies: 87
Views: 54,342
Posted By caulfield

Keep it in perspective

There are problems,some serious, in Indian aviation but it should be kept in perspective(ie nobodys perfect).The 2 biggest problems are:
i)Corruption in DGCA-but corruption is a way oflife in India...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Nov 2010, 00:52
Replies: 129
Views: 50,801
Posted By caulfield

3700 hours of what?Autopilot flying from 500' to...

3700 hours of what?Autopilot flying from 500' to 500'.Let me see now 3400 hours of commercial flying(take 300 from his total for flt school)..divide that by say 2 for his number of sectors or...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2010, 07:10
Replies: 195
Views: 97,580
Posted By caulfield

I concur with the sentiments of the initial...

I concur with the sentiments of the initial poster.The standard in ALL Indian airlines is very low but of course you cant say that because youre being racist.Their ATC is possibly the worst in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2010, 15:21
Replies: 568
Views: 317,992
Posted By caulfield

I flew for AIE 2005-6 and can confirm that it was...

I flew for AIE 2005-6 and can confirm that it was a dangerous outfit and a crash waiting to happen.They didnt understand flying and the guy in charge was a 777 pilot who knew nothing and cared even...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Dec 2009, 15:05
Replies: 393
Views: 139,713
Posted By caulfield

To the employees I say best of luck.To the poison...

To the employees I say best of luck.To the poison dwarf I say what goes around comes around.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jun 2009, 10:49
Replies: 43
Views: 12,903
Posted By caulfield

Thats funny.Ive been a pilot for years,well...

Thats funny.Ive been a pilot for years,well before easyjet was even a twinkle in the eye.Id rather stick needles in my eyes than sell my soul to the devil and work for people like...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st May 2009, 23:16
Replies: 43
Views: 12,903
Posted By caulfield

I posted on the "LOw-Cost will it fail" thread...

I posted on the "LOw-Cost will it fail" thread and I know the truth in what I said upset people.Well,it upset those people who are party to this scandal.This thread says it all in black and white and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th May 2009, 16:52
Replies: 73
Views: 9,679
Posted By caulfield

Low cost,as in Southwest(SWA),is just fine.THis...

Low cost,as in Southwest(SWA),is just fine.THis is a remarkably good airline with unrivalled pilot loyalty and not bad levels of customer service.However,Low cost airlines like Ryanair/Easyjet are a...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2009, 19:01
Replies: 180
Views: 61,302
Posted By caulfield

Why did one of his colleagues(FO/CCM)not take him...

Why did one of his colleagues(FO/CCM)not take him aside and suggest he report sick?This is how it would have been dealt with many years ago.Back when we had no Disclosure Scotland,no yellow...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jul 2008, 17:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,333
Posted By caulfield

B737 Cargo Fire Detection/Suppression deactivated

B737-400 passenger aircraft.Cargo fire detection/suppression system is deactivated.According to MEL,can you dispatch and with what
restrictions?Thanks in advance for your help.
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2008, 12:45
Replies: 407
Views: 117,632
Posted By caulfield

100% wrong.Give me an airport in Europe with...

100% wrong.Give me an airport in Europe with these 3 combined:
a)short ungrooved rwy
b)surrounding terrain..not just distant mountains,but sloping hills right in close...big difference....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2007, 11:31
Replies: 31
Views: 9,767
Posted By caulfield

Caution.Even though you're a Captain,you will be...

Caution.Even though you're a Captain,you will be often asked to fly as first officer with a local Captain.In the interview,they just ask you if you dont mind flying in the right seat from time to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Oct 2007, 19:55
Replies: 318
Views: 101,596
Posted By caulfield

No-one's addressed the socio-cultural issues that...

No-one's addressed the socio-cultural issues that come from this take-over.If Ryanair and easyjet continue at this pace then will the conventional airlines eventually all disappear?They have collared...
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