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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2019, 20:35
Replies: 32
Views: 25,297
Posted By Orvilles dad

"I think even Emirates were going lukewarm on the...

"I think even Emirates were going lukewarm on the A380. That alone should tell you something."

Do you have confirmation of this?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jun 2019, 16:07
Replies: 86
Views: 116,458
Posted By Orvilles dad

Good, if sick making, drone footage - of the...

Good, if sick making, drone footage - of the wrong estate!

The real Meydan Heights Emirates Accommodation for Captains is much nicer - the villas are detached and huge - and the estate is...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2018, 16:54
Replies: 89
Views: 35,536
Posted By Orvilles dad

The Times report on this indicates that Pilot's...

The Times report on this indicates that Pilot's Solicitor reported his client had a Vodka and Coke at 10:30 in the morning.

Generally, few people drink hard liquor at breakfast, which seems to...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jul 2017, 15:15
Replies: 127
Views: 51,067
Posted By Orvilles dad

Somebody mentioned the Canadians and gonads - let...

Somebody mentioned the Canadians and gonads - let me tell you, if there are any gonads there, they are all extremely small and shrunken!

The reason that Canada limits the ME3 to 3 flights a week...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Nov 2014, 20:59
Replies: 21
Views: 4,041
Posted By Orvilles dad

In my case, I spend half the year in Suffolk and...

In my case, I spend half the year in Suffolk and the other half in North America - the joys of being retired and having kids who fly for a living!

Of course, I have a TV License for my set in the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Nov 2014, 15:59
Replies: 21
Views: 4,041
Posted By Orvilles dad

Mixture - thanks for a massively unhelpful post. ...

Mixture - thanks for a massively unhelpful post.

Yes, I know the DNS doesn't assign the IP - but you understand the concept of "dumbing down" to explain a complex subject?

I could have gone on...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Nov 2014, 01:52
Replies: 21
Views: 4,041
Posted By Orvilles dad

MTB - you don't need to run a VPN to do what you...

MTB - you don't need to run a VPN to do what you seek. In fact, running a VPN will slow down the service and likely make it impossible to watch anything streaming.

The better way is to use a DNS...
Forum: Canada
17th Nov 2013, 02:51
Replies: 17
Views: 6,475
Posted By Orvilles dad

Are you sure??

Lem - if I were you, I'd think seriously about whether you have the financial ability to keep yourself going until you get onto a livable wage.

Paying for your training is only the first step -...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Sep 2012, 15:02
Replies: 134
Views: 34,169
Posted By Orvilles dad

It always seems to me that there are 2 main...

It always seems to me that there are 2 main aspects to any discussion regarding FR, and that sadly, many folks mix them up.

One main aspect is that the FR aircraft are flown by a skilled group of...
Forum: Middle East
9th Aug 2012, 14:35
Replies: 629
Views: 263,256
Posted By Orvilles dad

Jetaim - please, don't be scared that EK is...

Jetaim - please, don't be scared that EK is selecting pilots who are not capable of posting on this Forum. Orville does, indeed, post on this forum - although, strangely, he doesn't use "Orville" on...
Forum: Middle East
9th Aug 2012, 04:03
Replies: 629
Views: 263,256
Posted By Orvilles dad

Jetaim - I took the opportunity to review all...

Jetaim - I took the opportunity to review all your 116 posts earlier today. I didn't find a single one where you were in any way helpful to any poster - you seem to do nothing but pour vitriol on any...
Forum: Middle East
27th Jul 2012, 02:58
Replies: 629
Views: 263,256
Posted By Orvilles dad

170to5 Ditto for Orville - to both your...

170to5

Ditto for Orville - to both your comments!

OD - future EK ID90 user!
Forum: Middle East
26th Jul 2012, 03:58
Replies: 629
Views: 263,256
Posted By Orvilles dad

I posted earlier (see #89) about young Orville. ...

I posted earlier (see #89) about young Orville.

I wonder if his experiences can help clarify what is happening in the hold pool.

Orville is an A320 FO who interviewed in March in DXB. He has...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jun 2012, 20:50
Replies: 629
Views: 263,256
Posted By Orvilles dad

Ek Hold Pool

Orville, the 'bus driver, attended DXB in early March, stayed the full period, had a good exit interview and was told he was in, subject to references and medical tests being o.k.

Thereafter,...
Forum: Canada
22nd Feb 2012, 23:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,519
Posted By Orvilles dad

Butters - pleased to help out. Yes, we did...

Butters - pleased to help out.

Yes, we did look at Modular, and it would have been cheaper. But we came to the conclusion that there is a hell of a lot of stuff to get through - was it 14 exams in...
Forum: Canada
19th Feb 2012, 00:16
Replies: 5
Views: 2,519
Posted By Orvilles dad

Overseas flight training

Hi BB - I can provide a bit of info based on the experience of my son "Orville".

He did his Can. PPL just outside Toronto, enjoyed it and decided he wanted to become a professional pilot. So the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2011, 01:19
Replies: 458
Views: 158,843
Posted By Orvilles dad

If you look at some of the other YouTube Videos,...

If you look at some of the other YouTube Videos, you'll see the aircraft did a zoom climb rolled and dived into the ground. It was clearly not under control from the start of the zoom climb.

I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jul 2011, 02:54
Replies: 31
Views: 12,818
Posted By Orvilles dad

When you are typed and line checked, Base Salary...

When you are typed and line checked, Base Salary just under €2,000 per month, paid 14 times a year - twice in November / December and twice in June.

In addition, flight pay is €16.31 to 70 hours,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2011, 20:32
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,329
Posted By Orvilles dad

BA Seniority

I take your point completely about Seniority in BA, but wonder why it is so important.

In most other areas of life, so folks have superior skills than others and are rewarded for them - Lewis...
Forum: Questions
11th Feb 2011, 23:31
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By Orvilles dad

Thanks everybody for helping me solve this...

Thanks everybody for helping me solve this problem - without your input, I never would have had the "intestinal fortitude" to slog through Lasors to find the relevant bits.
Forum: Questions
11th Feb 2011, 13:58
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By Orvilles dad

Ai101 - I'm not sure you are correct about...

Ai101 - I'm not sure you are correct about getting the Captain's signature.

I wondered how you could get a signature if you are using a Logbook programme as you wouldn't have an up to date paper...
Forum: Questions
10th Feb 2011, 21:40
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By Orvilles dad

Parabellum - the point about these Logbook...

Parabellum - the point about these Logbook programmes is that they keep your hours under control so they always add up, you get the correct sub totals (if you put hours as PICUS when you are supposed...
Forum: Questions
9th Feb 2011, 21:33
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By Orvilles dad

Camel - thanks for your help. As for...

Camel - thanks for your help.

As for logbooks, I use a Mac (yes, I know, I fly Airbussi as well) and use a programme called LogTen Pro to keep my logbook.

The interesting thing is that it...
Forum: Questions
9th Feb 2011, 19:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By Orvilles dad

How to log hours?

I'm rated on the A320 series, have a JAA license and fly in Europe.

To date, I've been logging all my hours as P2.

However, as I read Lasors in preparation to unfreeze my ATPL, it seems that I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Jan 2011, 20:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By Orvilles dad

" banged it down " because, I guess, he was...

" banged it down " because, I guess, he was loaded for a transatlantic flight but had only flown for 30 minutes or so anddid not circle to burn off fuel so must have been pretty heavy when he landed....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jan 2011, 23:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By Orvilles dad

Air Canada 859 return to LHR 22 Jan 2011

I was on the 6:25p.m. A.C. 859 767 flight on the 22nd January.

We took off normally but after about 10 minutes, the aircraft started a very violent yawing motion to the left and right. This went...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2010, 02:18
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,455,693
Posted By Orvilles dad

Going back in time (to 1971) to my first solo X...

Going back in time (to 1971) to my first solo X Country - Middleton St. George (MME) as it was then, to Yeadon (LBA) - can even remember the aircraft - G-AXUA Beagle Pup 100.

Approaching LBA, lots...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Oct 2010, 21:24
Replies: 24
Views: 7,417
Posted By Orvilles dad

Not sure about the universal implementation of EU...

Not sure about the universal implementation of EU rules, Tightslot.

Some EU carriers do allow a 'Captain's Discretion". My son is an FO on such a Euro Carrier and often flies with passengers in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2010, 17:00
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,329
Posted By Orvilles dad

One requirement to get an ATPL unfrozen is to...

One requirement to get an ATPL unfrozen is to have 1500 hours.

BA ask for only type rating and min 500 hours on type. So conceivably, you could be an Oxford Wunderkind with 250 training hours and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th May 2010, 13:14
Replies: 21
Views: 3,204
Posted By Orvilles dad

Wasn't Wardair a Canadian Company founded by Max...

Wasn't Wardair a Canadian Company founded by Max Ward, an early Bush Aviator? If so, why would it have a Kangaroo on the tail - it just had its name - see here...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2010, 22:49
Replies: 849
Views: 540,449
Posted By Orvilles dad

Net Pay/Gross Pay

Surely, the whole purpose of this thread is comparative - to give an idea of what different airlines pay. Its interesting to know that if you are a FO on 320's in Germany, you'd get X euros, whereas...
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