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Search: Posts Made By: Kestrel_Stu
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Forum: Tech Log
29th May 2013, 03:31
Replies: 7
Views: 10,575
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

I think Jetstar still hold the A330-200 record...

I think Jetstar still hold the A330-200 record non-stop flight (TLS-MEL on an empty delivery sector in Feb 2011). 19h48m.

I've done 11:30 in an A330-300 (empty), but I've quite comfortably done...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Jul 2012, 08:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Who told you that? I can taxi my A320/A330 up to...

Who told you that? I can taxi my A320/A330 up to 30kts groundspeed (35mph / 55kph) in accordance with standard operating procedures.

It might not always be wise to taxi that fast, but I see no...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Apr 2012, 14:14
Replies: 138
Views: 105,850
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

In my previous airline our A330-200s did have...

In my previous airline our A330-200s did have fuel dump capability, but the A330-300s did not.

In my current airline none of our A330s (all -200s) have fuel dump capability (all 233,000kg MTOW...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Apr 2012, 13:27
Replies: 138
Views: 105,850
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

The landing distance available on BOH 08 is...

The landing distance available on BOH 08 is 1,800m. It has a significantly displaced threshold. This A330 could easily have weighed 210+ tonnes = not really enough room (yes, I do fly them for a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Apr 2012, 13:12
Replies: 138
Views: 105,850
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

I suspect you don't fly these planes for a...

I suspect you don't fly these planes for a living. Perhaps the silliest comment I've seen on here for a long time. Not to mention a gross misunderstanding of the cause of the Kegworth accident.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Apr 2012, 12:48
Replies: 138
Views: 105,850
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Yes well done to the BA Captain! I'm sure his PA...

Yes well done to the BA Captain! I'm sure his PA was reassuring and informative. :ugh:

It might be nice to say well done to the Virgin guys and girls, up front and in the cabin, who just did...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Apr 2012, 11:56
Replies: 138
Views: 105,850
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Evacuated apparently, following in-flight...

Evacuated apparently, following in-flight turn-back.
Forum: Questions
27th Feb 2012, 03:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,153
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Like so: Photos: Airbus A330-202 Aircraft...

Like so: Photos: Airbus A330-202 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Jetstar-Airways/Airbus-A330-202/1847590/L/)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2011, 22:21
Replies: 2,654
Views: 650,938
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

APD is one thing, fuel consumption is another,...

APD is one thing, fuel consumption is another, but with respect you fail to recognise the salient point - a new 787 lease cost is c.US$1m/mth

Fuel cost, albeit lower then for a 330, becomes...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jul 2011, 21:11
Replies: 3
Views: 3,065
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

For onward lease to China Airlines. VS did not...

For onward lease to China Airlines. VS did not plan to use the aircraft this year only G-VSXY and G-VKSS, which are now in service.

2012 at the earliest before further A330s will be delivered for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jul 2011, 05:22
Replies: 285
Views: 101,953
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

What are you talking about? Do you work for TCX?...

What are you talking about? Do you work for TCX? What 'jobs for the boys in the flight deck' are you alluding to? And quite frankly even if it was the case (which it isn't), what difference would it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Mar 2011, 20:22
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

The two 757-300 aircraft are to be fitted with...

The two 757-300 aircraft are to be fitted with winglets (one already is which you would have seen).

The 757-200s will not be fitted with winglets are there is insufficient time for them to be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Mar 2011, 11:47
Replies: 4,404
Views: 1,281,878
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Not a good accolade for Jet2 in 2010: ...

Not a good accolade for Jet2 in 2010:

Telegraph - Jet2.com named Britain's least punctual major airline...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Mar 2011, 11:35
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Yes the Canadian Affair / TCX contract finishes...

Yes the Canadian Affair / TCX contract finishes at the end of the summer 2011 season. Effectively the contract takes up 2.5 A330s hence 3 aircraft going back to the leasing company this winter.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2011, 22:39
Replies: 2,654
Views: 650,938
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Haha - only if Boeing is paying for the fuel!...

Haha - only if Boeing is paying for the fuel! :eek:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2011, 22:50
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

No it wasn't - it was the LGW-based A320 or A321...

No it wasn't - it was the LGW-based A320 or A321 planned to do NBE this year on W pattern through BFS, unlike last year the A330 was never planned on this route for 2011.

No A330s are planned to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2011, 11:05
Replies: 3,142
Views: 781,592
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

The Thomas Cook flights are operated by the...

The Thomas Cook flights are operated by the Boeing 757-200, quite a big aircraft for IOM. There will be four visits in total:

04/06/2011
TCX 232P 06:45 MAN IOM 07:25
TCX 2324 08:15 IOM PMI 11:00...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2011, 10:35
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

I'm sure Canadian Affair are aware of what TCX...

I'm sure Canadian Affair are aware of what TCX are operating for them this summer. I heard that Monarch will not operate for them after all this summer, but those BHX-YYZ will not currently be...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Mar 2011, 10:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,901
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

LGW-PVK with Thomas Cook is an A330-200 again...

LGW-PVK with Thomas Cook is an A330-200 again this summer, every Sunday. I don't know what type Monarch use.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2011, 10:30
Replies: 4,648
Views: 759,836
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

The 757-200 will have no problem on BHD's 6,000ft...

The 757-200 will have no problem on BHD's 6,000ft runway. It outperforms the A320 and massively outperforms the A321. TCX have operated the 757 from Southampton (5,600ft runway) and regularly operate...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Mar 2011, 15:54
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Not a publicly-available one no. PM me if you...

Not a publicly-available one no. PM me if you want information about a specific route and I will check for you.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Mar 2011, 12:44
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

If you pick a week in late August (w/c 22/08) the...

If you pick a week in late August (w/c 22/08) the distribution changes to:

BFS - 1 x A320
BHX - 3 x B752
BRS - 2 x A320
CWL - 1 x A320
EMA - 2 x A321
GLA - 0.5 x A332, 3 x B752
MAN - 1 x...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Mar 2011, 08:22
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

There wil be no 757 Canada flying this summer....

There wil be no 757 Canada flying this summer. MAN-YVR and MAN-YYC continue on the A330, along with LGW-YOW-YYZ, LGW-YHZ, LGW-(YEG)-YVR and LGW-YYC. There are also some GLA-YVR and GLA-YYCs.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2011, 22:57
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Actually no ADB is a 752 on 'W' from LGW. The 753...

Actually no ADB is a 752 on 'W' from LGW. The 753 only drops into EMA a couple of times this summer:

30/05/2011
TCX 302P Mon 07:05 GLA EMA 08:10 753 753000...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2011, 22:33
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

EMA isn't planned to see the A320 all summer. 2 x...

EMA isn't planned to see the A320 all summer. 2 x A321s based and 757-200s and -300s passing through.

The whole rotation on 1st July according to the company system is:

01/07/2011...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2011, 22:14
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Nope - a 757-200. 5 visits planned in total. The...

Nope - a 757-200. 5 visits planned in total. The 757 is far more capable (performance-wise) than an A320. I assume the taxiways / apron can accommodate it.

Heck, if IOM can take one ;)

Aircraft...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2011, 21:27
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

TCX Summer 2011 Fleet Distribution Finalised...

TCX Summer 2011 Fleet Distribution

Finalised as:

7 x A320
4 x A321
7 x A332
1 x A333
19 x B752 *
2 x B753
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2011, 23:11
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Yes indeed, services kick off again on Wednesday...

Yes indeed, services kick off again on Wednesday next week.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2011, 17:24
Replies: 926
Views: 407,671
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

According to the Telegraph (via Flight), Air...

According to the Telegraph (via Flight), Air France-KLM / Delta are preparing to make an approach.

Air France-KLM, Delta reportedly team up for Virgin approach...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Feb 2011, 13:53
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

No, as they would fail to be self-financing over...

No, as they would fail to be self-financing over the course of the remaining lease periods.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Feb 2011, 20:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,308
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Based on Summer 2010: Aberdeen Algiers ...

Based on Summer 2010:

Aberdeen
Algiers
Amsterdam
Athens
Barcelona
Basle
Belgrade
Berlin
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Feb 2011, 11:13
Replies: 147
Views: 94,231
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

I think you are confusing Virgin Atlantic with...

I think you are confusing Virgin Atlantic with Virgin America. Although 25% owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin America is not related to Virgin Atlantic and the two airlines are completely separate.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Feb 2011, 18:50
Replies: 146
Views: 26,396
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

JSJ, The A330s operating on Canadian Affair...

JSJ,

The A330s operating on Canadian Affair routes were indeed increased to 354 seats last summer at the request of Canadian Affair, but have all been returned to 323 (or 325) config over the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2011, 09:16
Replies: 42
Views: 16,183
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

Thomas Cook pilots are tied into a 4 year pay...

Thomas Cook pilots are tied into a 4 year pay deal signed in 2009, basically a 3 year pay freeze then RPI +2% in 2012. Thanks BALPA :yuk:

So the next pay negotiations will be in 2013.
Forum: Questions
25th Jan 2011, 23:07
Replies: 2
Views: 5,534
Posted By Kestrel_Stu

The TERR ON ND pb simply superimposes a terrain...

The TERR ON ND pb simply superimposes a terrain picture from the EGPWS database on the ND, based on the aircraft current position. No radar is used, and the exact representation will depend on the...
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