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Forum: Tech Log
20th Jul 2015, 09:06
Replies: 45
Views: 24,272
Posted By Fil

To drag a 777-300ER from say SIN/HKG to LHR with...

To drag a 777-300ER from say SIN/HKG to LHR with around 50t payload the fuel burn will be around 100t so that 1% saving equates to 1200 litres just on a single flight.

But compare that to a...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2013, 15:47
Replies: 62
Views: 19,216
Posted By Fil

[QUOTE] Is it the same for different engine...

[QUOTE] Is it the same for different engine types?
Rollers turn one way, GE/PW the other.
I would expect diferent trim for different engines if it was linked.
Just a thought.
/QUOTE]

We have...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jul 2012, 10:46
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,655
Posted By Fil

I haven't this whole thread but to my knowledge...

I haven't this whole thread but to my knowledge BA have always liked having a cadet entry program.

It (certainly in the past) allows them to select the candidates they want, not those who can...
Forum: Questions
17th Apr 2012, 10:55
Replies: 76
Views: 50,491
Posted By Fil

Another vote for MCC. Like the free upgrades.

Another vote for MCC. Like the free upgrades.
Forum: Questions
16th Jan 2012, 10:06
Replies: 35
Views: 13,047
Posted By Fil

There have been debates as to whether this flight...

There have been debates as to whether this flight counted, it's certainly not a scheduled service but it was a revenue paying charter and not a stripped out aircraft purely flying for a record...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Aug 2011, 15:57
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,655
Posted By Fil

BA Future Pilot Programme (BA training scheme for little/zero hours pilots)

British Airways Future Pilot Programme (http://www.bafuturepilot.com/)

From the website:


Reach higher


Choosing to become a pilot is a life-changing decision as well as a huge financial...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jun 2011, 14:36
Replies: 8
Views: 6,418
Posted By Fil

MCCPilot log is what I use. Works on mac/pc...

MCCPilot log is what I use.

Works on mac/pc & iphone/android.

Easy yet powerful and for many companies can download a planned roster so you only fill in the gaps, times/reg/etc so takes around...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jun 2011, 14:18
Replies: 18
Views: 8,377
Posted By Fil

I know it's a repeat/quote of what BusdriverLHR...

I know it's a repeat/quote of what BusdriverLHR said but he summed things up succintly and accurately. I would take his advice if you're thinking of joining BA.



Company or just another...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2011, 13:01
Replies: 7
Views: 28,738
Posted By Fil

In very basic terms ,it can be part of the CPDLC...

In very basic terms ,it can be part of the CPDLC or Controller Pilot Data Link Communication. Or it can work on it's own.

Now this is a very basic description but it can download a full position...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2011, 09:25
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,003
Posted By Fil

There is no DEP recruitment onto the 777 at this...

There is no DEP recruitment onto the 777 at this time. BA have more than enough unfrozen pilots aspiring to the 777 so all slots have been filled internally.

For a good number of years in BA...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2011, 13:42
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,003
Posted By Fil

I may be wrong (quite often are) but I thought...

I may be wrong (quite often are) but I thought that this second advert is for additional pilots over and above the original 80. Those 80 were 737/320 and the process is still going on. This second...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2011, 11:47
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,003
Posted By Fil

Can I quote you on this Busdriver please.....just...

Can I quote you on this Busdriver please.....just so people know what they are getting themselves into.



Please, know what you're joining
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2011, 10:12
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,003
Posted By Fil

As stated above, seniority is king in BA and...

As stated above, seniority is king in BA and should a DEP 744 slot be your goal do be aware that you'll be at the bottom for a VERY long time.

What I mean is, and some of the 2005 777-DEP's are...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2011, 10:54
Replies: 8
Views: 4,785
Posted By Fil

BA started to fit to all new aircraft delivered...

BA started to fit to all new aircraft delivered 2010 onwards. I think they are still deciding whether to retrofit or not.

Only flown one of the new aircraft a few times, and found system pretty...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2010, 18:18
Replies: 38
Views: 21,245
Posted By Fil

A BA 777 rolled back from the terminal at LHR...

A BA 777 rolled back from the terminal at LHR just after the PAX had disembarked a few years ago, Capt also floored brake pedals with no effect so they declared a Mayday and started the engines which...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jun 2010, 21:30
Replies: 42
Views: 7,886
Posted By Fil

flyburg To be honest I was trying to...

flyburg



To be honest I was trying to generalise into typically when an FO can call STOP, essentially only those items that the Captain must do too, so I tried to stay away from above/below...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jun 2010, 19:22
Replies: 42
Views: 7,886
Posted By Fil

Maybe I can expand Fullwings as I think we work...

Maybe I can expand Fullwings as I think we work for the same.

An FO can call STOP but only for the events which a Captain is also obliged to also call STOP. Although fleet specific, they are...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2009, 11:45
Replies: 22
Views: 6,980
Posted By Fil

Newish, we've operated A320 series from MSN0006...

Newish, we've operated A320 series from MSN0006 (No 6 off the production line) to 2009 deliveries and you could land with Autobrake MAX on the earlier aircraft but not on the later one. By no means...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Sep 2009, 11:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,604
Posted By Fil

True for a Boeing but an Airbus can control the...

True for a Boeing but an Airbus can control the rudder with the Autopilot during all phases of flight.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jun 2009, 10:11
Replies: 33
Views: 8,526
Posted By Fil

Some here forget that the short term costs...

Some here forget that the short term costs associated with winding up a FSS is greater than keeping it going. I guess for BA the best would be an extension from the Pensions Regulator to the period...
Forum: Tech Log
31st May 2009, 17:22
Replies: 27
Views: 8,389
Posted By Fil

Turning works fine on smaller aircraft, A320/737...

Turning works fine on smaller aircraft, A320/737 etc but it is thought that doing so on a large one, 777/747/340 etc could impede the fire services as they may not be able to quickly get to the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2009, 21:32
Replies: 22
Views: 5,792
Posted By Fil

It's only senior in the LHS. The FO's are...

It's only senior in the LHS. The FO's are relatively junior as those senior ones who really wanted LH could have easily got 777/747 slots. There'll be a minimum of 1 year A319/320/321 experience...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Nov 2008, 09:07
Replies: 88
Views: 27,823
Posted By Fil

Yes, although with my company (scheduled) to do...

Yes, although with my company (scheduled) to do that you get 48/72/96 hrs off in the carribean. For just a 24 hour turnround you need a third pilot.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2008, 10:53
Replies: 1,560
Views: 422,954
Posted By Fil

True, but how many times do you see the overhead...

True, but how many times do you see the overhead lockers jammed full with many cases that have a combined weight well in excess of the allowed weight. Some airlines, both LoCo and Legacy, do not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Oct 2008, 10:51
Replies: 109
Views: 21,281
Posted By Fil

Then BIG change to the operation, ergo profits...

Then BIG change to the operation, ergo profits must fall due reduced profit potentialdue reduced routes.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jul 2008, 11:00
Replies: 5
Views: 3,839
Posted By Fil

On some large aircraft you've really got to 'fly'...

On some large aircraft you've really got to 'fly' the nose wheel down to the runway and this takes a few seconds whereas Reverse will have been selected on main gear touchdown so you see the...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jul 2008, 10:48
Replies: 96
Views: 45,680
Posted By Fil

Think it was alluded to earlier in this thread...

Think it was alluded to earlier in this thread about the A320 series but the 777 is very hard to slow onceon the glideslope and almost always requires speedbrakes to slow 180/160kts etc.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2008, 10:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,504
Posted By Fil

As just mentioned above there are many factors to...

As just mentioned above there are many factors to take into account but trying to generalise, it will typically have most affect on LGW-Carribean services and unless sorted before early 2009 then the...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jul 2008, 10:57
Replies: 19
Views: 2,852
Posted By Fil

The movie was the last James Bond, Casino Royale.

The movie was the last James Bond, Casino Royale.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Jul 2008, 12:49
Replies: 19
Views: 4,089
Posted By Fil

A few years ago BA did Brussels:Melbourne direct...

A few years ago BA did Brussels:Melbourne direct and it was at the time the longest commercial revenue flight, but not scheduled. It was carrying Blair (Uk Prime Minister at the time) and his whole...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2008, 15:27
Replies: 28
Views: 9,921
Posted By Fil

I can't remember the exact numbers something like...

I can't remember the exact numbers something like 100 hours of a multi engined aircraft over 25 tonnes with total hours in excess of XXXX.

What it means is that you do not need to practice...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd May 2008, 21:27
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,003
Posted By Fil

That implies 100 retired last year, that wasn't...

That implies 100 retired last year, that wasn't the case it was around 35 ish. Retirements aren't reduced by 30/year they're actually ONLY 30/year at the moment. The pace is expected to increase...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Apr 2008, 15:30
Replies: 12
Views: 50,200
Posted By Fil

Agree with all the above except that I found the...

Agree with all the above except that I found the brakes better on the A321 over the 319/320.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2008, 13:35
Replies: 169
Views: 74,444
Posted By Fil

Not quite in the same way if I underdstand the...

Not quite in the same way if I underdstand the point here. Airbus's show VFEnext whilst decelerating so you get a visual indication on the PFD speed-tape of the flap limiting speed for the next flap...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2008, 11:18
Replies: 169
Views: 74,444
Posted By Fil

I hope the 787 is the best Boeing can do rather...

I hope the 787 is the best Boeing can do rather than the best they can do whilst maintaining backwards compatibility with older aircraft.

I've flown both Bus and 777 and like both, but what...
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