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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2017, 10:08
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,511
Posted By VS-Toga

'Kim-Jong embraced Christmas spirit whilst...

'Kim-Jong embraced Christmas spirit whilst stenuously denying that his love of military hardware was compensating for any personal deficiency elsewhere.'
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Dec 2017, 09:15
Replies: 632
Views: 433,762
Posted By VS-Toga

Wow, so many armchair experts here AAIB might...

Wow, so many armchair experts here AAIB might just log on and solve the issues by reading this thread.

I doff my peaked cap of flight deck humility to all of you experts.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2017, 13:20
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,511
Posted By VS-Toga

So, where the f**k is the APU on this thing then?

So, where the f**k is the APU on this thing then?
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2017, 13:10
Replies: 63
Views: 68,829
Posted By VS-Toga

Jeepers; frankly I couldn't give a damn about...

Jeepers; frankly I couldn't give a damn about appreciating 'what he's been through.'

He needs to take control and only he can do that.

The fact is he's a duty of care, legal and moral, and he...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2014, 16:33
Replies: 243
Views: 266,818
Posted By VS-Toga

Very proud of the way this was handled. I...

Very proud of the way this was handled.

I can say no more than that.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2014, 16:28
Replies: 3,923
Views: 4,440,548
Posted By VS-Toga

More moronic journalism » AirAsia CEO Dumped...

More moronic journalism

» AirAsia CEO Dumped Shares Days Before Flight Disappeared Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 18:00
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

I see your Geneva and raise you a Jogjakarta or...

I see your Geneva and raise you a Jogjakarta or the old Honkers approach!!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 17:24
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

A 'true' story from a mate of mine- in around...

A 'true' story from a mate of mine- in around 1994, he got the wonderful job as Pink Floyd's tour skipper.

I cannot vouch if true or not, so don't shoot the messenger.

Now, not one to do things...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 15:12
Replies: 71
Views: 23,410
Posted By VS-Toga

To the nervous pax on here: I do not want to...

To the nervous pax on here:

I do not want to worry you, as, as an example, I had 8 driving lessons before being let loose in a car. It takes c. 1500 hours to get an ATPL!!!

So, qwe are trained...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 14:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,619
Posted By VS-Toga

What they said. Also, in fog, the two...

What they said.

Also, in fog, the two greatest dangers is loss of situational and directional awareness, and runway incursions from other traffic.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 14:26
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

Tinribs- on the money there alright. The...

Tinribs- on the money there alright.

The issue is- flying is commoditised, and MOL is leading that commoditization. And whenever something becomes commoditised it becomes of a lower quality.
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 14:22
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

it's an interesting one. people often ask me...

it's an interesting one.

people often ask me about flight safety, and they often quote that famous stat 'oh it's ten times safer than driving'

Guess what? It is not.

It all depends on how...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Nov 2012, 13:31
Replies: 11
Views: 10,152
Posted By VS-Toga

This. Plus a formal, very strongly worded report....

This. Plus a formal, very strongly worded report. There is no excuse for putting the airline in this position either. Although the PIC did the right thing in many respects, as there was a concern...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 13:14
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

Depone- no worries bud. The thing is, I can...

Depone- no worries bud.

The thing is, I can actually visualise the whole FD crew of FR facepalming and shaking their heads every time MOL opens his huge mouth!!

And he forgets, a poorly...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 12:55
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

I actually see a lot of Gerard Ratner on MOL. ...

I actually see a lot of Gerard Ratner on MOL.

Sooner or later, his arrogance will bite him in the backside.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 12:37
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

No I don't have an axe to grind - maybe I am...

No I don't have an axe to grind - maybe I am wrong- it's my perception though.
]
And don't forget, I'm in a 744 when I see this, so maybe the relative size difference gives the impression....]
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 12:05
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

Firefly, I'm well aware of that, but I've seen...

Firefly, I'm well aware of that, but I've seen RYR doing speeds well in excess of that.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Nov 2012, 09:17
Replies: 106
Views: 21,261
Posted By VS-Toga

3 points; 1. Has O'Leary any clue about...

3 points;

1. Has O'Leary any clue about landing a 73? Hard as you like please, and just make sure the ****er STOPS flying.
2. Seatbelts- joke. SOmeone should sue him under Duty of Care as a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2009, 18:17
Replies: 161
Views: 79,321
Posted By VS-Toga

VS SFO A340 c. £6100 pcm net + per diems ...

VS SFO A340
c. £6100 pcm net + per diems
Around 850 hrs p.a.
12-14 days hols per month
+ emoluments (incl Virgin Active !) and ID90's!
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2009, 14:18
Replies: 20
Views: 4,070
Posted By VS-Toga

Checkboard- very interesting stuff. Oakley...

Checkboard- very interesting stuff.

Oakley have been working hard to produce CRT/LCD-friendly glasses

AvShop Pilot Shop - Oakley Crosshair Pilot Sunglasses...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2009, 13:44
Replies: 20
Views: 4,070
Posted By VS-Toga

I favour Oakleys. I have a pr with non-polarised...

I favour Oakleys. I have a pr with non-polarised lenses. They're comfy and light as hell, and the earpiece arms fit are comfortable inside cans.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2009, 13:28
Replies: 184
Views: 44,638
Posted By VS-Toga

Well, I have a 'few' real hours. I have no...

Well, I have a 'few' real hours.

I have no tolerance for drinking and flying. Alcohol is not a bitching betty problem- it's a real issue in the profession.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Mar 2009, 09:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,866
Posted By VS-Toga

I flew with Seair on holiday. Let 410 into...

I flew with Seair on holiday.

Let 410 into Coron Island.

Great fun- great flight.

I'd swap Island hopping for long haul anyday. (not the pay packet naturally!)
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Mar 2009, 09:20
Replies: 390
Views: 1,757,293
Posted By VS-Toga

I went up with him once in a Tiger at the Moth...

I went up with him once in a Tiger at the Moth Club in Headcorn. He is still one helluva a pilot.

He's a florid and larger than life character.

He did announce rather loudly in the Club House...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2009, 20:03
Replies: 184
Views: 44,638
Posted By VS-Toga

Not at all. Safety programmes are an essential...

Not at all. Safety programmes are an essential part of any SOP and continuing professional development and learning programme. It is needed.

The UA Intervention programme is another phrase for...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2009, 19:08
Replies: 184
Views: 44,638
Posted By VS-Toga

Concerning on three levels: 1. They have one...

Concerning on three levels:

1. They have one
2. They need one
3. The cpt was so unforgivably unprofessional in the first place
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Mar 2009, 15:36
Replies: 180
Views: 34,468
Posted By VS-Toga

Sod Kingfisher. What are the implications...

Sod Kingfisher.

What are the implications for IPL's Royal Challengers?

:E
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2009, 15:07
Replies: 184
Views: 44,638
Posted By VS-Toga

I cannot believe the original post (other than...

I cannot believe the original post (other than the factual content which I knew about) and wonder if it's a jerk on the wind up. If so, it's success; I am actually quite wound up.

I am no big...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Mar 2009, 14:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,507
Posted By VS-Toga

As an aside, is Sunil Wettimuny still flying? ...

As an aside, is Sunil Wettimuny still flying?

If so could you pvt me?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Mar 2009, 09:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,687
Posted By VS-Toga

Of course they'll be nice. Probably a bit...

Of course they'll be nice.

Probably a bit Northern, perhaps even ginger in some instances, but fine other than that.

Enjoy your flight and hope you have a great trip.
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Mar 2009, 08:34
Replies: 79
Views: 21,557
Posted By VS-Toga

A story doing the VS rounds, but I was not on the...

A story doing the VS rounds, but I was not on the flight.

At check in, a woman of about 50 odd and her husband arrived- her on crutches, covered in neoprene supports (she was, not the crutches).
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Mar 2009, 21:21
Replies: 390
Views: 1,757,293
Posted By VS-Toga

EWR- my bad typing...:\

EWR- my bad typing...:\
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Mar 2009, 18:26
Replies: 390
Views: 1,757,293
Posted By VS-Toga

Gilmour cont'd

Itswindy

I did get his business card (autographed, naturally)- his management co is called Emca. Acme spelt backwards, which amused me. No mobile number on it though. :(

He was actually quite...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Mar 2009, 16:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,478
Posted By VS-Toga

What's George doing?

Would make a riveting programme. Can you imagine the scandal? The flight gets into the cruise, George takes over, and, horror of horrors, the FO does the crossword.

Scandalous.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2009, 07:58
Replies: 37
Views: 10,139
Posted By VS-Toga

The biggest issue here AFAIAC is that litigeous...

The biggest issue here AFAIAC is that litigeous actions can prevent or hamper the embedding of learning.

The whole purpose of the AAIB and other such organisations is to determine, learn, improve...
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