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Forum: Middle East
15th May 2022, 17:13
Replies: 27
Views: 18,026
Posted By poina

Thanks Mutt, yeah I'm glad I retired early but...

Thanks Mutt, yeah I'm glad I retired early but like you say free housing and credit time was what made it possible. Saudia City was the best part.
Forum: Middle East
8th May 2022, 15:16
Replies: 27
Views: 18,026
Posted By poina

Thanks gentlemen, me too it was a great time, I...

Thanks gentlemen, me too it was a great time, I was from 1990/2009 and retired off the md-11, is that still running? Anyway it was a great gig for me. Not so sure about Riyadh but had a lotta fun in...
Forum: Middle East
6th May 2022, 16:06
Replies: 27
Views: 18,026
Posted By poina

Expats still at Saudia?

I'm longtime retired from Saudia but still enjoy the news from the Kingdom, of which there's not much lately. Are there still captains and f/o's living in Saudia City, what's the expat pilot...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jul 2014, 07:49
Replies: 1,884
Views: 1,010,510
Posted By poina

Hi Mutt, Things must have really changed since...

Hi Mutt,
Things must have really changed since I retired in 09. You mentioned the MD-11 being grounded, I know about the Khartoum one, what's up with the others?

I think I know you jumbocpt,...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jul 2013, 22:34
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,753
Posted By poina

It would be interesting to hear what was...

It would be interesting to hear what was discussed on the approach briefing, if there was one, prior to tod.
Did the new check airman in the right seat have the trainee scroll thru the map page and...
Forum: Middle East
1st Mar 2013, 19:01
Replies: 28
Views: 6,742
Posted By poina

Well de facto, with that attitude I'm sure you...

Well de facto, with that attitude I'm sure you would suck at this easy office flying. I've had the pleasure to fly with a few great ex mil types and then there's the cocky ones like you who seem to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Mar 2013, 17:52
Replies: 42
Views: 22,854
Posted By poina

gp You've dug yourself quite a hole here with...

gp
You've dug yourself quite a hole here with this bunch.
Let me start by saying that the experienced aviators know that when flying in that part of Asia and in Africa, parts of SA, one must raise...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Feb 2013, 08:31
Replies: 36
Views: 14,623
Posted By poina

I'm retired now so I don't have a dog in this...

I'm retired now so I don't have a dog in this fight. I also remember what it was like trying to get my break into the airlines. Having said that, here's one big difference between my generation and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Feb 2013, 20:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,021
Posted By poina

You'd get more respect as a barmaid.

You'd get more respect as a barmaid.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2013, 08:02
Replies: 291
Views: 36,913
Posted By poina

I'll give you that to a point. I can buy several...

I'll give you that to a point. I can buy several semi-auto hunting rifles built by the likes of browning, winchester, remington. All in larger caliber than the ar-15 and knockoffs. In Montana, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jan 2013, 15:08
Replies: 138
Views: 19,081
Posted By poina

Two words for you sport-BOO-HOO

Two words for you sport-BOO-HOO
Forum: Middle East
4th Mar 2012, 07:56
Replies: 58
Views: 77,073
Posted By poina

My, you really are a little pussy! Perhaps...

My, you really are a little pussy!

Perhaps you are from a well known 3rd world country that prides itself on the ability to kiss @ss, whereas most of us from the west recognize job security is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2011, 18:43
Replies: 129
Views: 31,768
Posted By poina

DC-8-73 great machine!

DC-8-73 great machine!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Dec 2011, 11:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,354
Posted By poina

I suggest Delta AMS-MSP-BZN, if you want a little...

I suggest Delta AMS-MSP-BZN, if you want a little more room book economy plus for about 50$ more.
I normally go to Billings, but find it easier to take Alitalia thru Chicago as I'm in Tunis.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2011, 16:47
Replies: 115
Views: 33,468
Posted By poina

Have a read: seekingalpha.com under the "...

Have a read: seekingalpha.com under the " investing for income" tab, Bail out this
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Nov 2011, 05:29
Replies: 115
Views: 33,468
Posted By poina

Yeah an MBA so there can be more Lehman moments!...

Yeah an MBA so there can be more Lehman moments! Europe will soon become very familiar with bankruptcy.

Send your kids to N.D. and get 100,000 to start in the oilfields.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
9th Nov 2011, 09:37
Replies: 77
Views: 38,164
Posted By poina

Sure this would work. Perhaps we could start on...

Sure this would work. Perhaps we could start on politicians, doctors, lawyers, bankers, teachers, dentists, and every swinging d!ck on wall street.
No one is as regulated as airline pilots, pee...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2011, 18:29
Replies: 702
Views: 214,045
Posted By poina

Well said, investing requires patience, time, and...

Well said, investing requires patience, time, and planning. Especially when the next decades will offer no free lunch thanks to the incompetence of our politicians.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
6th Nov 2011, 16:41
Replies: 77
Views: 38,164
Posted By poina

He made his choice, it's called responsibility....

He made his choice, it's called responsibility. Flipping burgers is a living too.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Nov 2011, 16:37
Replies: 23
Views: 10,497
Posted By poina

Finally an answer that makes sense!

Finally an answer that makes sense!
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jun 2011, 06:38
Replies: 73
Views: 34,728
Posted By poina

747 That is utter BS. Saudi's insist that it...

747

That is utter BS. Saudi's insist that it is their right to smoke. It matters not if they have bid a no smoking line, nor what is written in the policy manual. I speak from 19 years experience...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2011, 19:22
Replies: 128
Views: 29,556
Posted By poina

I've flown with a multitude of FO's/Capt's who...

I've flown with a multitude of FO's/Capt's who want to handfly but prefer to wait until autoflight has captured the LOC/GS, AT has set the power in speed mode, and are inside the outer marker....
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2011, 05:59
Replies: 47
Views: 11,211
Posted By poina

DC-8-73, Strongest machine I've ever been in....

DC-8-73, Strongest machine I've ever been in. There was a feeling of trust throughout the flight envelope that was never exhibited by Boeing or Airbus in my opinion!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jan 2011, 16:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,787
Posted By poina

Magda, First of all, airlines are not...

Magda,

First of all, airlines are not concerned where you obtained your licenses from, only that you meet their minimum qualifications.
I feel you will be making a huge mistake by not getting...
Forum: Middle East
25th Dec 2010, 08:48
Replies: 136
Views: 30,279
Posted By poina

Sig, I got no dog in this fight as I was...

Sig,

I got no dog in this fight as I was with Saudia for 19 years, but here's my ex-pat perspective.
The only way it's worth working outside the US is MONEY. Can you put 60k in the bank after...
Forum: Middle East
13th Dec 2010, 13:45
Replies: 57
Views: 16,940
Posted By poina

You can find all the US retirement data at...

You can find all the US retirement data at www.airlinepilotcentral.com
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2010, 17:08
Replies: 134
Views: 44,762
Posted By poina

We won't be able to replace any in another year...

We won't be able to replace any in another year when the economy really blows up. We're broke!
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Oct 2010, 04:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By poina

There was a software fix for the pitchup which...

There was a software fix for the pitchup which added nose lowering force to LSAS so the pitchup is nowhere near as pronounced as it was previously.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2010, 19:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By poina

#2 engine reverse is limited to idle reverse...

#2 engine reverse is limited to idle reverse until nosewheel strut compression, at that time full reverse is available. Eng 1&3 have no restriction.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Sep 2010, 05:35
Replies: 61
Views: 18,659
Posted By poina

Hmmmm. Of the 3 you mentioned, only DL would...

Hmmmm.

Of the 3 you mentioned, only DL would be worth the move.
Forum: Middle East
21st Sep 2010, 05:04
Replies: 46
Views: 8,438
Posted By poina

Save yourselves a big hassle on the gas bottles....

Save yourselves a big hassle on the gas bottles. Go buy electric stove and get an electrician for 50 riyals in the compound to wire it for you. Don't sweat the overtime as it has been like this for...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Sep 2010, 05:27
Replies: 9
Views: 4,060
Posted By poina

You are assuming that the RA is for the traffic...

You are assuming that the RA is for the traffic you see. Could it be possible that the RA is for traffic you don't see? Comply with the RA and when "clear of conflict" advise ATC of your reason to...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Sep 2010, 05:17
Replies: 9
Views: 4,060
Posted By poina

Look at your tcas and tell me there's 5 mile...

Look at your tcas and tell me there's 5 mile separation into JFK or any major American airport.
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Sep 2010, 18:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,890
Posted By poina

Mutt, I talked to one of the MD-11 FO's today and...

Mutt, I talked to one of the MD-11 FO's today and he says maint/cargo dept are looking to farm out as much as possible and get rid of the MD's, any truth to that?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Sep 2010, 19:19
Replies: 40
Views: 10,612
Posted By poina

Mama, I had a girlfriend who once told me "you...

Mama,
I had a girlfriend who once told me "you never go to work", you always say "sorry, I can't cause tomorrow I have to fly".
As doubleu-anker says, drive and determination is what counts and...
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