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Forum: Questions
18th Dec 2001, 22:50
Replies: 19
Views: 723
Posted By DJXL

Post Sagey matey, As we discussed at Dons v...

Sagey matey,

As we discussed at Dons v Barnet a few months ago, surely the merits of having a PPL and a couple of hundred hours outweigh any disadvantages???

Michael Owen didn´t walk into the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2001, 20:32
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By DJXL

Arrow Troublesome times in the regional sector it seems...

Hello,

I was at Barcelona airport this morning and whilst wandering about looking for the check in desks, I was handed a leaflet by a pilot who was part of a group of crew handing out leaflets by...
Forum: Questions
5th Dec 2001, 01:26
Replies: 0
Views: 466
Posted By DJXL

Question Cabin Pressurisation...

Hello, me again.

Just wondering about cabin pressurisation. Just seen a thread in the tech bit and thought this might be the place to put a question down.

Basically, as far as I know, cabin...
Forum: Questions
30th Nov 2001, 03:08
Replies: 16
Views: 10,997
Posted By DJXL

Post I hired one for 34 quid an hour last week, great...

I hired one for 34 quid an hour last week, great value for money.

Saw a TV program on 747s a while back now and I seem to remember them saying that on an average LHR - JFK flight, a 747 makes half...
Forum: Questions
30th Nov 2001, 03:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By DJXL

Post "So, does a BA or QF cabin crew have to change...

"So, does a BA or QF cabin crew have to change procedure depending upon which country they are arrivingin/departing from?"

Good point. I thought it was all standard but obviously not.

Do your...
Forum: Questions
29th Nov 2001, 22:48
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By DJXL

Post Long haul I would imagine. It´s not like it hops...

Long haul I would imagine. It´s not like it hops over to Paris 10 times a day is it so I would imagine it´s long haul even if it only takes a few hours to cross the pond... Is it not measured on...
Forum: Questions
29th Nov 2001, 22:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By DJXL

Post Well, try and phrase this carefully if your...

Well, try and phrase this carefully if your missus is a bit frightened.

At night, the lights in the cabin are dimmed because in case of emergency during either takeoff or landing you will need to...
Forum: Questions
29th Nov 2001, 22:29
Replies: 16
Views: 509
Posted By DJXL

Post Ok folks, seem to have been a bit of confusion...

Ok folks, seem to have been a bit of confusion here. Thanks for the replies but remember I am not daft and that I never said I was going to do it. I like to live as much as the next person. The...
Forum: Questions
27th Nov 2001, 13:59
Replies: 16
Views: 509
Posted By DJXL

Post Ta for the replies folks. I´ve logged a bit...

Ta for the replies folks.

I´ve logged a bit of time in cloud with instructors in the past and have had the "think you´re turning when you´re not" thing demonstrated and I am aware of the dangers...
Forum: Questions
27th Nov 2001, 02:17
Replies: 16
Views: 509
Posted By DJXL

Question PPL Privelages vs real life skills...

Hello, bit of a question here for you. Bear with me.

It is basically to cover what to me is a bit of a grey area between priviliges of a PPL and how far your skills take you in the real world. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Nov 2001, 22:11
Replies: 8
Views: 9,748
Posted By DJXL

Post 6 DME on an ILS is 1800ft surely? Can you not...

6 DME on an ILS is 1800ft surely? Can you not just take the DME, multiplyit by 3 and add a couple of 00s?

1:60 rule used for everything else mind.
Forum: Questions
23rd Nov 2001, 17:46
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By DJXL

Post Communication mate, is the key. If you sit in a...

Communication mate, is the key. If you sit in a flight deck for a few hours you will notice that everything is done is confirmed by both pilots. You sit in a hospital operating theatre and you´ll...
Forum: Questions
23rd Nov 2001, 17:40
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By DJXL

Post My theory for doing PPL exams... I did all...

My theory for doing PPL exams...

I did all mine during my A-levels. So, sign up for some A-levels, and you´ll find revising for the PPL exams no problem at all. Compared to some of the...
Forum: Questions
23rd Nov 2001, 17:34
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By DJXL

Post Brilliant, cheers folks!

Brilliant, cheers folks!
Forum: Questions
23rd Nov 2001, 02:14
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By DJXL

Question So what´s this cost index thingy all about?

Hi folks,

Just wondering, what´s cost index? How does it work? How does it affect the flight? And how do you come up with the number?

Seen it punched into the computer many times but never...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Nov 2001, 23:35
Replies: 9
Views: 915
Posted By DJXL

Post Scottie Dog, You´re certainly not wrong...

Scottie Dog,

You´re certainly not wrong about it looking a corker close up, this is it taking off out of Manc.

I was going to include a photo from airliners.net of it taking off out of Manc but...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Nov 2001, 23:35
Replies: 25
Views: 1,303
Posted By DJXL

Post Scottie Dog, You´re certainly not wrong...

Scottie Dog,

You´re certainly not wrong about it looking a corker close up, this is it taking off out of Manc.

I was going to include a photo from airliners.net of it taking off out of Manc but...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Nov 2001, 23:22
Replies: 34
Views: 4,993
Posted By DJXL

Post On the subject of aircraft using thrust reversers...

On the subject of aircraft using thrust reversers to get out of a stand. This move is known as powerback, and although I´ve read about how to do it in a 737, never seen it in action.

A Do328 used...
Forum: Questions
22nd Nov 2001, 22:45
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By DJXL

Post As far as I know, the only choice that is made...

As far as I know, the only choice that is made for you is whether to wear blue or white isn´t it? As for sleeve length, depends if you´re feeling chilly I suppose...
Forum: Questions
22nd Nov 2001, 22:42
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By DJXL

Post So you mean if an aircraft on final for 27R...

So you mean if an aircraft on final for 27R wanted to change over to 27L would it be able to? If you were 15 miles out you could probably make it but a go around is far more likely at the sort of...
Forum: Questions
10th Sep 2001, 04:21
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By DJXL

Post Ireland's Aer Arran have just been through a...

Ireland's Aer Arran have just been through a similar rough ride haven't they? I think they were dispensing of all their Shorts 360 aircraft leaving the pilots high and dry even though many of them...
Forum: Questions
10th Sep 2001, 04:11
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By DJXL

Post BPEC - Newquay is a bit of a laugh isn't it?...

BPEC -

Newquay is a bit of a laugh isn't it? The runway is soooo wide you can hardly judge your height so you end up holding it in the flare and waiting for the wheels to hit the deck.

The one...
Forum: Questions
7th Sep 2001, 18:44
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By DJXL

Post Guernsey Air Rally 2001

Wotcha,

Any body off on the Guernsey Air Rally this year? If not, why not, it's a good larf. 3rd go this year, woo hoo. Just wondering that's all.

Cheers
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Sep 2001, 18:38
Replies: 1
Views: 286
Posted By DJXL

Post Guernsey Air Rally 2001

Wotcha,

Any body here off on the Guernsey Air Rally this year? If not, why not? It's a right laugh, 3rd go this year. Just wondering really.

Cheers....
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Sep 2001, 16:52
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By DJXL

Post Well, I can't say for certain but go-arounds at...

Well, I can't say for certain but go-arounds at Gatwick aren't uncommon.

However, if the aircraft's take-off weight was low, it is possible it may just have had a shorter than normal take-off roll...
Forum: Questions
6th Sep 2001, 16:30
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By DJXL

Post I was surprised about Bristol I have to say. ...

I was surprised about Bristol I have to say.

I flew in there on Monday and we parked nose in but the punters still had to walk it into the terminal. If you're going to build a nice new terminal,...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Aug 2001, 01:37
Replies: 23
Views: 1,411
Posted By DJXL

Post Hi, I'm another blind bloke. I want to go...

Hi, I'm another blind bloke.

I want to go commercial but as far as I know my eyesight is too bad. The fact I can land A320 sims with my eyes shut altogether doesn't seem to matter to the CAA...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Aug 2001, 01:21
Replies: 71
Views: 5,803
Posted By DJXL

Post Raw Data, that offer of yours... If there...

Raw Data, that offer of yours...

If there any chance of having a go in the jump seat anyway? I'm a poor student with an aircraft fetish and a ticket for LCY - EDI doesn't quite fit into the...
Forum: Questions
23rd Aug 2001, 01:07
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By DJXL

Post Blinding idea mate but the only problem I can see...

Blinding idea mate but the only problem I can see here is that Iberia crew will probably be operating from BCN - LHR - BCN or something like that and therefore won't get off the aircraft at Heathrow....
Forum: Questions
23rd Aug 2001, 01:02
Replies: 15
Views: 843
Posted By DJXL

Post Well, if you ask me, popping on a yellow jacket...

Well, if you ask me, popping on a yellow jacket for 5 minutes is hardly the sort of thing that would make me quit flying altogether. We all know how gimpish rules and regulations can be in the UK...
Forum: Questions
23rd Aug 2001, 00:56
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By DJXL

Post Have Excel also inherited Sabre's 727 fleet? ...

Have Excel also inherited Sabre's 727 fleet? Mind you, I doubt they'd run one of those on the route in question eh?
Forum: Questions
23rd Aug 2001, 00:52
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By DJXL

Post Thanks for the response guys! It's certainly...

Thanks for the response guys! It's certainly cleared a lot of things up for me. It's a whole new can of worms this turboprop lark isn't it?

Cheers
Forum: Questions
22nd Aug 2001, 02:53
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By DJXL

Post What you have to remember as well is that the...

What you have to remember as well is that the brakes will heat up more if you keep applying pressure on and off. If you apply less, but constant, pressure the brakes don't heat up as much which is...
Forum: Questions
22nd Aug 2001, 02:40
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By DJXL

Post Vortex, I'll do you a deal, I'll hand all the...

Vortex, I'll do you a deal, I'll hand all the good ladies down that weren't impressed with mine first...

And I didn't know there were any Yaks in Exeter, you learn something new everyday. I...
Forum: Questions
21st Aug 2001, 23:46
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By DJXL

Post Well, my confusion is about the props really. ...

Well, my confusion is about the props really. OK, basic principles are fairly easy but it's all the other bits and bobs that I can't get to grips with, probably because I only understand props in...
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