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Forum: African Aviation
26th Jun 2012, 11:49
Replies: 36
Views: 8,914
Posted By 221340

Centre of Excellence

Well said. I laughed out loud!! Great wit and sarcasm. And truth.
Forum: African Aviation
25th Jun 2012, 12:37
Replies: 36
Views: 8,914
Posted By 221340

3 month contract

There is a whole other issue to consider here. Nigerian aviation is a completely different animal. The ATC procedures are very difficult to follow. The ATC radios are very difficult to understand...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jun 2012, 00:32
Replies: 121
Views: 68,209
Posted By 221340

composite crash tests

I seem to recall reading about Boeing's 787 fuselage crash tests. The initial tests were a failure because the composites shattered (rather than crumpling). I think a honeycomb structure had to be...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2012, 20:56
Replies: 284
Views: 226,953
Posted By 221340

Have the crew names been released?

Have the crew names been released?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2012, 17:35
Replies: 284
Views: 226,953
Posted By 221340

Old King Coal's Africa map

Great graphic!!
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2011, 21:51
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

Captplaystatn #923

"Could someone from "the compound" please answer my questions on post 923, as I fear they will vanish to 2nd last page courtesy of the talcum powder Mama "

I left Arik a year ago utterly...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Oct 2011, 07:22
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

Airk Air president and 2 others arrested

Airk Air prez and several other senior managers arrested for what amounts to tax fraud:

OfficialWire: Travel: Arik Air President, Managing Director, 3 Others Arrested Over N170.13B Tax Money...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Oct 2011, 12:39
Replies: 21
Views: 5,674
Posted By 221340

Framer It was a Delta 727 at DFW in 1986 or...

Framer

It was a Delta 727 at DFW in 1986 or 1987. There is a video about the investigation on utube.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2011, 11:54
Replies: 21
Views: 5,674
Posted By 221340

737NG - Do you test the t/o config warning before flight?

Good question. Seems there's always more to the story.
If you don't check it, who does?
In the mid 1980's a U.S. airliner crashed when the crew forgot to extend takeoff flaps. No t/o config...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jul 2011, 07:37
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

Well said, Tony!! As a captain, I always...

Well said, Tony!!
As a captain, I always encourage FO's to speak up. My standard briefing is "I make mistakes all day long, so sing out if you see something wrong". And yes, as an FO, there was one...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jul 2011, 05:37
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

CRJ-900 Female Expat Captain Fired

Tony, I have heard many stories about this captain from very reliable sources. My understanding is that she was in fact let go over 6 months ago, but due to a screwup on an unrelated flight.

In...
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2011, 08:52
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,674,640
Posted By 221340

#314 by B-757 Re: Air Trans DC-9

B-757 Thanks for the video of the Air Trans DC-9 thunderstorm incident. I agree, it might be relevant to to the Air France accident. I had to shake my head tho as I watched the video.

I was about...
Forum: African Aviation
15th May 2011, 16:33
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

"Managment should now take a brave step and...

"Managment should now take a brave step and should increase the salary of pilots."

Absolutely! From the current zero to----let's say $8000 EVERY MONTH, ON TIME
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2011, 13:52
Replies: 129
Views: 50,839
Posted By 221340

Go-around from the SO seat

30 years ago I found myself in this first officer's position, except I was the second officer (727). After repeated calls for a go-around, I reached up and pushed the throttles up and locked my arm...
Forum: African Aviation
10th May 2011, 12:08
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

Sorry Zebiak, You can make excuses all you...

Sorry Zebiak,
You can make excuses all you want, but the reg's are pretty clear. Nearest suitable.
The chairman had standing orders. The next captain to hit a bird would be fired.
I flew for Arik....
Forum: African Aviation
8th Feb 2011, 12:10
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

Bannanas The issue is not and never has been No...

Bannanas
The issue is not and never has been No Pay. The issue has been late pay. When an employer, especially a Nigerian employer does not pay on time, the question becomes, "will I be paid at...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Dec 2010, 15:16
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

Obi writes 'But, they did promise to pay on time'

I'm losing track. Has Arik paid the expats their 10% naira for last month yet? Have all the pilots received their direct deposit money for November?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2010, 08:21
Replies: 29
Views: 8,939
Posted By 221340

paokara

paokara, PM me and I'll give you what I have
221340
Forum: African Aviation
24th Nov 2010, 07:36
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

October pay?

Today is 24 November. So, has everyone been paid for October? How about your local Niara? How about the local pilots/cabin crew?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Nov 2010, 17:23
Replies: 29
Views: 8,939
Posted By 221340

agency contact

I went thru Mike Johnson at Paramount. His group were very helpful in preparing me for the interview, written, and sim.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Nov 2010, 20:30
Replies: 8
Views: 14,695
Posted By 221340

Tail closure

I think the question was why all the vortex generators on the tail near the APU inlet. The 737 fuselage cross-section is the same as the original 707, a much LONGER A/C. As explained by my now long...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Nov 2010, 16:30
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

salary

"Salary
Received my salary this morning. I'm in a bit of shock, but it's definitely there. Good news 2 months in a row. I'll take it!!!! "


ditto. went in this morning.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2010, 16:37
Replies: 24
Views: 15,911
Posted By 221340

gear down cruise?

15000 hours in 727/737/757 and 767 tell me this just can't be true. Flying with the gear down at high speed is so loud it hurts your ears, and the vibration is very apparent! Does anyone have...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Sep 2010, 11:27
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

late pay vs no pay

I have a slightly different take on why pilots are leaving. I think it has to do with two major issues. First, late pay sometimes means missed house payments, car payments, etc. with resultant late...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Sep 2010, 16:07
Replies: 1,026
Views: 344,211
Posted By 221340

...and how many will pick up and leave when they...

...and how many will pick up and leave when they finally are paid. Any predictions?
Forum: Questions
16th Jan 2010, 16:27
Replies: 0
Views: 516
Posted By 221340

EU OPC in place of an FAA PC valid?

New to the forum and hope somebody out there can provide some light. I am a 737ng captain flying for a foreign carrier. I have a (US) FAA ATP. The carrier sent me to the EU for my 6 month recurrent...
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