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Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2024, 10:35
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

This Is correct, but if you have specific...

This Is correct, but if you have specific requirements for leave, tell BA and they will try and accommodate you ("i need that week off to be best man at my brothers wedding" will usually get a better...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2024, 06:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,703
Posted By thetimesreader84

The other consideration is when in the latter...

The other consideration is when in the latter stages of the Emer Evac Cxlist ("All fire PB... Push), the dome light or a torch becomes your only source of light to read & complete the checklist. I've...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Mar 2024, 13:03
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

Absolutely, and just to put a different spin on...

Absolutely, and just to put a different spin on it, this was the advice I was given, and what I did. When it came to it in Covid I kept my job, when those that joined single digit months after me...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2024, 18:59
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

"Hot potato, off his drawers, pluck to make...

"Hot potato, off his drawers, pluck to make amends... OW!"
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2024, 02:03
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

Just be aware I don't think the bus is super...

Just be aware I don't think the bus is super regular - maybe only every 30 mins. It may be better to get the service bus (350 I think?) And walk. Up to you.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2024, 07:42
Replies: 26
Views: 4,375
Posted By thetimesreader84

Does your company permit manual thrust landings? ...

Does your company permit manual thrust landings?

I find that all Airbus (Airbii?) Have a tendancy to sometimes give you a wallop of thrust right when you dont want it approaching the flare if...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2024, 06:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By thetimesreader84

If there are no takers, would your local Air...

If there are no takers, would your local Air Cadets or CCF be interested in a donation?

Sadly I don't have the space. Good luck!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Feb 2024, 14:28
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

If you can't be bothered to look through this...

If you can't be bothered to look through this thread for generic advice, you're going to have a bad time at BA.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2024, 12:57
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

This might sound flippant, but unless you want a...

This might sound flippant, but unless you want a forensically detailed list it shoukd give you a good idea.

Flight Radar 24.

Filter by BA,and the fleet you're interested in, then have a look...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Feb 2024, 01:55
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

On Duty yes, a free car park (usually just enough...

On Duty yes, a free car park (usually just enough spaces) with a shuttle bus every 5 mins or so. No formal agreement but "minimum acceptable" is generally regarded as being in the car park 20 mins...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2024, 09:44
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

Not sure if that's aimed at me, but I said it's...

Not sure if that's aimed at me, but I said it's something to think about, not necessarily a reason to turn down an offer for the 380. It's a factor in my decision making.



I actually quite...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2024, 08:21
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

I'd echo most of what's written below, the only...

I'd echo most of what's written below, the only thing I'd say is the 380 will only ever go to a dozen or so destinations. If you're after a slightly greater variety of routes, the whale probably...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2023, 16:35
Replies: 8
Views: 2,502
Posted By thetimesreader84

Wow, busy day out for those guys. When I...

Wow, busy day out for those guys.

When I did my Type course 7/8 years ago, the instructor said there had never been an Emergency Elec Config that wasn't either planned (as part of an air test) or...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2023, 11:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,502
Posted By thetimesreader84

Genuine question, has any A320 ever found itself...

Genuine question, has any A320 ever found itself in Emergency Electric?

I know we train for it, and it's good to think "what if", but really what are the chances?
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2023, 09:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,041
Posted By thetimesreader84

Compared to the IAE engines, it certainly seems...

Compared to the IAE engines, it certainly seems that way. They aren't quite disk-ing turboprops, but to my experience they are certainly approaching it.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Dec 2023, 16:28
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

This is broadly my experience, even having been...

This is broadly my experience, even having been in the sim or on the line with those who have a rep as a "bad egg".

the only note of caution is some of the stories ive heard from those who've done...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2023, 17:02
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

I don't know about other fleets but on the 320...

I don't know about other fleets but on the 320 there are a few trainers that have a bad rep. Personally having flown with a couple of the "names" I've never had a problem with them, but they are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2023, 06:29
Replies: 17
Views: 4,591
Posted By thetimesreader84

Not quite. You're correct that when you join you...

Not quite. You're correct that when you join you get assigned a seniority number. This is your place on the master seniority list (MSL). If there are 4500 pilots that have joined before you, you'll...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Oct 2023, 20:01
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By thetimesreader84

1/ We would fly an IAS if ATC asked us, but there...

1/ We would fly an IAS if ATC asked us, but there would be limited ability to chose cruise speeds. Essentially we were limited by engine performance (usually ITT or Ng, very occasionally torque)....
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Oct 2023, 20:38
Replies: 170
Views: 98,280
Posted By thetimesreader84

Sympathy? No. It isn't just mis timing a last...

Sympathy? No. It isn't just mis timing a last drink, snorting Class A (off whatever surface) and bragging about it in writing is about as bad as it comes. But he paid the price when he got the sack &...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Aug 2023, 17:35
Replies: 22
Views: 12,995
Posted By thetimesreader84

Example 1: Correct. Example 2: You...

Example 1: Correct.

Example 2: You transition to the Y10 Captain Salary. In BA you never go back down the pay scales, or overall seniority (but can go down on relative seniority if eg you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Aug 2023, 16:11
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

Two aquaintences, 1 is ex PHP, the other was a...

Two aquaintences, 1 is ex PHP, the other was a DEP in the current campaign but missed his initial start date for personal reasons. Both within the last 2/3 weeks.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Aug 2023, 08:50
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

I agree with the jist of what youre saying, but...

I agree with the jist of what youre saying, but id say you're a bit out with the destinations. AMM yes, CAI, Yes, ish, but LCA, IST and LIS go fairly junior now. Even pre covid I was getting them at...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Aug 2023, 20:11
Replies: 13
Views: 1,722
Posted By thetimesreader84

I'm amazed anyone ever made any money on RM...

I'm amazed anyone ever made any money on RM contracts, especially in the mid - late 2000s. Most outstations were ok, people just getting along to get a job done, but at EMA they just seemed to hate...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jul 2023, 09:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,263
Posted By thetimesreader84

As I like to say after a good moan on the state...

As I like to say after a good moan on the state of the company, "well, if running an airline was easy we'd all be doing it."
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jul 2023, 11:08
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

C32L being so junior is a Bug, not a feature....

C32L being so junior is a Bug, not a feature. That BA are spinning it to prospective new joiners as a bonus is them making the best of a bad hand IMHO.

It's (comparatively) poorly paid, and as...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2023, 06:06
Replies: 27
Views: 4,459
Posted By thetimesreader84

It reads like you're doing all the right things....

It reads like you're doing all the right things. I wouldn't worry too much.

I found in most new "types" of flying, there was an adjustment period. For context I went night freight - Biz/GA -...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2023, 15:44
Replies: 328
Views: 206,664
Posted By thetimesreader84

"Captain, this passenger is a wanted terrorist in...

"Captain, this passenger is a wanted terrorist in Belarus. Here we have signed & stamped arrest warrant from the Belarus High Court. Will you release him to our custody, or are you aiding and abeting...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2023, 17:33
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

And just to add for clarity, the captains...

And just to add for clarity, the captains decision you would offload yourself for is s/he not allowing someone on a leisure ticket on the flight deck jumpseat? That's the hill you're prepared to die...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2023, 11:33
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

And how do you think the subsequent chat with Flt...

And how do you think the subsequent chat with Flt OPS management would go?

Edit to Add: our manuals are also pretty explicit as to who's responsible for getting back in time to report for your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Mar 2023, 19:37
Replies: 1,072
Views: 539,419
Posted By thetimesreader84

Disclaimer: I have not done the recorded...

Disclaimer: I have not done the recorded interview for BA.

... but I have done one for another IAG company (Shamrock). Its a very strange experience talking to your screen camera image of yourself...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2023, 14:50
Replies: 80
Views: 11,774
Posted By thetimesreader84

There used to be one parked at the Biz Jet apron...

There used to be one parked at the Biz Jet apron at Malaga, not sure if its still there or not.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2023, 19:46
Replies: 22
Views: 4,269
Posted By thetimesreader84

I think you answered your own question? Don't...

I think you answered your own question? Don't forget every lb or kg saved on the nose wheel is one that can be used on something useful, fuel, payload, structure, whatever.

Interested to hear...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2023, 06:31
Replies: 64
Views: 29,669
Posted By thetimesreader84

But take away the hyperbole and they're not far...

But take away the hyperbole and they're not far wrong though are they?

We (as pilots) do pay a lot of tax. Our public services are crumbling (NHS waiting times? Police crime stats? The railways? I...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Feb 2023, 13:19
Replies: 21
Views: 6,023
Posted By thetimesreader84

Without wanting to drift too much, I've been...

Without wanting to drift too much, I've been given a rule of thumb that with gear stuck down, the first 2 digits of your FOB is how many minutes until tank's are dry.

eg FOB 2800kg = 28 minutes...
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