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Search: Posts Made By: Flying Guy
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Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2013, 13:04
Replies: 1,033
Views: 503,321
Posted By Flying Guy

"just read the altimeter setting and it was not...

"just read the altimeter setting and it was not too far off standard, so I am thinking it wasn't altimetry...29.97 is close enough to 29.92 that it shouldn't have caused the crash... "

AHHH, I...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2009, 13:19
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,059,913
Posted By Flying Guy

dodging birds

A couple of comments here suggest the crew should have been watching for birds and avoided. One guy claims to have 25 years experience.

He must have been flying a Cessna 150, or a glider those 25...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2009, 10:01
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,059,913
Posted By Flying Guy

differential pressure and opening the doors in a ditching

When I first viewed the airplane in the water from a long distance camera it appeared all the doors were closed. As it turned out, everybody had already made it out but at the time I wondered about...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2008, 09:07
Replies: 85
Views: 22,773
Posted By Flying Guy

Thumbs up Thank you, normorecatering

You summed up my reaction to that immature twit perfectly.
Forum: Questions
7th Jul 2008, 23:30
Replies: 254
Views: 76,160
Posted By Flying Guy

Couldn't agree more, Fesmokie

"Who in the F#$k said it has anything to do with Maintenance procedures? For all we know it could have been a missle, a bomb, drugs gone bad."

People already speculating about maintenance, older...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2008, 09:37
Replies: 41
Views: 9,801
Posted By Flying Guy

"Good Morning, Delhi control."

Derekl,

You said,

"The seemingly redundant words at the beginning of a radio transmission ("Good morning", "Hello, director" and so on) are very important in one respect: it's well...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2008, 03:03
Replies: 41
Views: 9,801
Posted By Flying Guy

my two cents - a lot of unnecessary talk

I am surprised nobody has mentioned this so far but there is a huge amount of unnecessary verbiage congesting the frequencies. It usually starts with "good morning" or "good evening". Listen guys...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2008, 10:50
Replies: 8
Views: 2,271
Posted By Flying Guy

Any truth to the rumor no more JAR age limit?

I keep hearing a rumor that JAR may eliminate the age limit of 65 altogether. I can't find anything about it though on the web or on PPRUNE. Anybody know anything factual about this?
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Jun 2007, 13:25
Replies: 411
Views: 449,462
Posted By Flying Guy

Monthly rosters and days off

You asked for suggested improvements.

At present, we receive our monthly roster just two or three days ahead of the month and then are only "guaranteed" the next 15 days. That doesn't allow us to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th May 2007, 10:59
Replies: 28
Views: 15,035
Posted By Flying Guy

Thanks for an intelligent reply

Yes, Vs1711, you are right on target. Never-the-less, I think there is a good opportunity here considering the fact that air cargo is forecast to expand at an exponential rate over the next decade....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th May 2007, 08:11
Replies: 28
Views: 15,035
Posted By Flying Guy

My viewpoint

There always seem to be people who want to bitterly complain and tear down their job and their employer. Especially on PPRUNE.

I fly for Ar Atlanta and have previously worked for several similar...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th May 2007, 08:40
Replies: 411
Views: 449,462
Posted By Flying Guy

Ease up guys

A lot of old grips about the company are coming out here and I don't blame you guys. However, don't lay those hard feelings at the personal doorstep of the AAI operations person who seems to be...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th May 2007, 10:48
Replies: 236
Views: 55,325
Posted By Flying Guy

How bout those missed approaches?

Reading this thread I was reminded of my experience with Spanish ATC about 6 months ago. Did some trips from Madrid to Tenerife and back. And yes, I agree, the ATC there was pretty poor. And it...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2007, 08:51
Replies: 128
Views: 19,458
Posted By Flying Guy

I will never be allowed - unfortunately

I fly internationally for a cargo airplane. I would like to be able to carry a gun in my flight bag, after receiving specific training of course, but it will never be allowed during the time I have...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2007, 23:15
Replies: 28
Views: 5,903
Posted By Flying Guy

Has it actually happened?

Skipping thorugh this thread, it is not clear if the "proposed" increase to age 65 has actually happened. Has it? If so, when does it take effect?
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Dec 2006, 15:32
Replies: 63
Views: 13,626
Posted By Flying Guy

Hold your judgement until you are there please!

Fire Wall you are 43. When you reach 60 I will be interested in your opinion about how age affects us. I don't mean to be disrespectful and I am not picking a fight with you, your writing is earnest...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2006, 19:06
Replies: 33
Views: 12,853
Posted By Flying Guy

good landings make a good pilot?

Jonsey, if you think making smooth landings is the sign of a good pilot I'm afraid you really miss the point. Making smooth landings is about the most least important feature of being a good,...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2006, 18:50
Replies: 28
Views: 9,373
Posted By Flying Guy

It's official

It is in writing from the FAA that pilots up to age 65, in compliance with the new ICAO standard, may now be be in command of non "N" registered aircraft flying to and from as well as within the US...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2006, 17:49
Replies: 40
Views: 14,915
Posted By Flying Guy

If you haven't already seen this thread

go here:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2921842#post2921842
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Oct 2006, 02:49
Replies: 20
Views: 7,614
Posted By Flying Guy

Cool I remember well . . .

Ah, but those were really fun days, wern't they Carrier?
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Oct 2006, 02:47
Replies: 20
Views: 7,614
Posted By Flying Guy

One guy under 60 is required

I received another communication from my FAA friend this morning with a copy of a memo about this. Here is a quote from that document:

"Under the new standard, the pilot in command is no longer...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2006, 09:42
Replies: 20
Views: 7,614
Posted By Flying Guy

Dear 400rulz, That's the whole point....

Dear 400rulz,

That's the whole point. Commanders who are over 60 (up to 65) can now fly into the US. The FO however needs to be 60 or under.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Oct 2006, 00:48
Replies: 20
Views: 7,614
Posted By Flying Guy

FAA approves age 65 for non "N" registered aircraft

There is already a thread on this in Terms but this is such big news I thought I would make a posting here as well.

I have been in touch with Marlene Livack of the FAA regarding the issue if the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Oct 2006, 00:39
Replies: 135
Views: 30,782
Posted By Flying Guy

It's Official

I just received the word from Marlene Livack from the FAA. Here is what she says, and I quote directly from her e-mail,

"The FAA is going to modify the Part 129 ops specs paragraph A001f to remove...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2006, 03:38
Replies: 135
Views: 30,782
Posted By Flying Guy

Conversation with Marlene Livack of FAA

Okay everybody,

Earlier in this topic someone posted the phone number for Marlene Levack of the FAA. I phoned her and left a message on her answering machine. I was pleasantly surprised when she...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2006, 08:38
Replies: 97
Views: 40,974
Posted By Flying Guy

Sheesh - what a long thread over second guessing

Carmoisine summed it up best in his first post and I agree. The FO did a fine job, landed at a good, close, familiar airport, stopped on the runway as instructed by ATC (thanks for that input by the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Aug 2006, 07:14
Replies: 135
Views: 30,782
Posted By Flying Guy

The latest from the US?

Anybody know the latest on this issue regards the US position? Are they going to submit to over 60 guys working for foreign operators to fly in and out of of the US? I believe the rule goes in...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jul 2006, 05:39
Replies: 20
Views: 6,478
Posted By Flying Guy

Some opinions

I have lived in Dubai for the last year and a half. I like it. I feel safe there and the locals really don't care about ex-pats one way or another unless you get out of line. Don't drink & drive,...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2006, 12:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,787
Posted By Flying Guy

Thanks for your work.

Thanks DogGone,

You did some research on this and I appreciate it.

What you found (or didn't find) confirms my suspicion that "track to" is not correct terminology for "cleared direct." As I...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2006, 03:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,787
Posted By Flying Guy

Fox3snapshot, Are you ATC? If so, don't you...

Fox3snapshot,

Are you ATC? If so, don't you guys have a manual of correct terminology? Is "Track to" in there?

Just to clarify, if someone told me, "track direct to" I wouldn't have any...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd May 2006, 08:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,787
Posted By Flying Guy

Question Using the term "track to"

This may belong in the ATC forum but I am interested to hear comments by other pilots.

Recently I have been given several clearances in Europe and the Middle east by ATC to "track to" a way point...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2006, 18:50
Replies: 40
Views: 14,915
Posted By Flying Guy

So, are you suggesting that the age limit in the...

So, are you suggesting that the age limit in the states still could be raised to 65 this year?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Mar 2006, 11:22
Replies: 135
Views: 30,782
Posted By Flying Guy

Thumbs up Well Said

Wingswinger,

Thank you for your intelligent, well written essay. You hit the points perfectly and stay away from the childish name calling, kindergarten type comments which, unfortunately, so...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Mar 2006, 10:47
Replies: 135
Views: 30,782
Posted By Flying Guy

Hey SKOL, are YOU slowing down?

Dear Skol,

I am curious how you regard your own flying. You say you are "close to sixty." In your appraisal of your own skills do you feel you are starting to loose your reasoning power? Do you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Mar 2006, 01:35
Replies: 135
Views: 30,782
Posted By Flying Guy

Why Laid off?

It was a mystery (at first) to a lot of us. Check airman, people on 3 year "fixed contracts," people who had loyally worked for the company for 7 or more years were chopped.

Then we realized, it...
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