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Forum: African Aviation
20th Apr 2020, 15:43
Replies: 67
Views: 50,226
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

When I used to live and work in Africa, a...

When I used to live and work in Africa, a coloured person (or Cape Coloureds [Kaapse Kleurling in Afrikaans] as I knew them) were mixed race persons of African, European and Asian heritage.

The...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Apr 2018, 13:32
Replies: 2
Views: 6,636
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Well, ever since I converted onto Airbus back in...

Well, ever since I converted onto Airbus back in 2006 (and I've flown A319,320,321 and 330), it has always been PM challenges - "Ecam Memo" and PF responds - "Landing, No Blue"


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Forum: Middle East
30th Mar 2018, 12:24
Replies: 14
Views: 24,560
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Shirley Schumm mishtake there Jack? I'm sure the...

Shirley Schumm mishtake there Jack? I'm sure the tenant would be be doing their damndest to reduce the rental cost base and not increase it 🤑
Forum: Middle East
6th Mar 2018, 16:49
Replies: 12
Views: 5,674
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

It's inevitable I fear........ The UAE...

It's inevitable I fear........

The UAE Ministry of Finance was quoted late last year as follows:

The government of the UAE is considering introducing new taxes in addition to the 5 per cent...
Forum: Middle East
6th Mar 2018, 06:49
Replies: 49
Views: 28,549
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Or, Monarch Man, did I misinterpret your comments...

Or, Monarch Man, did I misinterpret your comments and you actually were being ironic with the practice pan in quotation marks ??
Forum: Middle East
6th Mar 2018, 06:42
Replies: 49
Views: 28,549
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

The only problem with your actions MM is that D &...

The only problem with your actions MM is that D & D actually encourages the practice ( pun possibly intended):

“The D&D actively promote pilots to use the facility to conduct Practice Pan and...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2018, 15:44
Replies: 74
Views: 21,885
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

For those who were never CCF/ATC or for those...

For those who were never CCF/ATC or for those that have forgotten the finer points of the briefing film, I invite you to indulge ......


https://youtu.be/quAzZbNEX98
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2018, 11:01
Replies: 74
Views: 21,885
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Couple of interesting links to the RTW flight: ...

Couple of interesting links to the RTW flight:

https://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/595854-around-world-90-kts.html?highlight=Ced+Hughes
...
Forum: Middle East
27th Dec 2017, 22:28
Replies: 29
Views: 24,278
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Wasn't this the guy who was in ATC and logged the...

Wasn't this the guy who was in ATC and logged the Tonka departures which subsequently went into his falsified logbook?? The wannabe FJ mate got caught out when the Airtours manager who was ( or was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2017, 18:16
Replies: 28
Views: 7,942
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Blind Pew.......you are referring to Captain MC I...

Blind Pew.......you are referring to Captain MC I assume?
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Nov 2017, 18:09
Replies: 12
Views: 3,562
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

London and Amsterdam ATC in the 70’s. Red One to London

I’ve posted this in the History and Nostalgia section but just in case you don’t venture into there I’m posting here to show how ATC was back in the day. Clipped accents, jacket and tie (handkerchief...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2017, 17:58
Replies: 28
Views: 7,942
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

0PsgHeNTN6c Resurrecting a decade old thread...

0PsgHeNTN6c

Resurrecting a decade old thread but “Red One to London” is now out on You Tube. Fascinating to watch as my experience with LHR only started in 2002. I also “cough” enjoyed “cough” the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2017, 18:15
Replies: 9
Views: 4,143
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

As a younger man Bob I used to pay great...

As a younger man Bob I used to pay great attention..........the two tacan rule. Safe to play once two away
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
18th Nov 2017, 07:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,679
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Hi Emily........if this site and the information...

Hi Emily........if this site and the information it contains are true, then it would appear you can stand on tippy toes for the height test.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2017, 18:25
Replies: 41
Views: 23,258
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Ahhhhhh.......the .303. What memories. As a 14...

Ahhhhhh.......the .303. What memories. As a 14 year old on the range at RAF Cosford for the very first time, I remember being filled with excitement and slight trepidation having heard the stories of...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2017, 18:45
Replies: 16
Views: 8,147
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Yup..... Jersey. That land of 40kt fog

Yup..... Jersey. That land of 40kt fog
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2017, 18:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,048
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

To one and all, many thanks for your replies and...

To one and all, many thanks for your replies and for improving my knowledge of the black art of radar.
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2017, 07:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,048
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Radar Question

Off to Tehran, so having a look at the NOTAMs and came across a term that, despite an extensive search and being asked in multiple combinations of phrase, has yielded no answer. Any radar experts...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2017, 22:24
Replies: 57
Views: 13,224
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Words to this effect........ EGPF-A1962/17 ...

Words to this effect........

EGPF-A1962/17
From: 19/06/2017 00:01 UTC
To: PERM
LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, 1 AIRPORT REGULATIONS.
CHANGE PARAGRAPH C TO READ
ALL PLEASURE, TRAINING AND...
Forum: Questions
26th Jun 2017, 04:16
Replies: 8
Views: 9,050
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

So am I .......had this in the books over a...

So am I .......had this in the books over a decade ago. Not followed by many of us tho
Forum: Questions
26th Jun 2017, 04:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,527
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

I concur with Amadis of Gaul. This is my mobs...

I concur with Amadis of Gaul. This is my mobs suggestion.....


When the wind speed at the relevant MSA or SSA exceeds 50 kts, the MOA must be increased by at least 2,000 ft. When flying over...
Forum: Middle East
5th Jun 2017, 12:08
Replies: 91
Views: 116,756
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Are you not able to use Yemeni airspace on B400...

Are you not able to use Yemeni airspace on B400 (IMKAD-VEDET) or IMKAD-RIGAM TO UB403 toBOMIX? A real pain getting into East Africa if not.
Forum: Middle East
5th Jun 2017, 07:42
Replies: 91
Views: 116,756
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Looks like the plan to go through Yemen might...

Looks like the plan to go through Yemen might come unstuck........

Yemen cuts diplomatic ties with Qatar: state news agency | Reuters...
Forum: Middle East
5th Jun 2017, 07:40
Replies: 197
Views: 251,935
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Yemen has joined in with the game now.......... ...

Yemen has joined in with the game now..........

Yemen cuts diplomatic ties with Qatar: state news agency | Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-yemen-idUSKBN18W0RS?il=0)
Forum: Middle East
5th Jun 2017, 05:18
Replies: 197
Views: 251,935
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Not just Egypt now......... Qatar: UAE,...

Not just Egypt now.........

Qatar: UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain cut off relations with fellow Gulf state - CNN.com...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2017, 10:13
Replies: 34
Views: 15,096
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

658 Sqn from Credenhill

658 Sqn from Credenhill
Forum: Questions
30th May 2017, 17:09
Replies: 31
Views: 5,367
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

The guys at Air India were caught out doing the...

The guys at Air India were caught out doing the newspapers for sunblinds trick about 6 years ago.........

deadspin-quote-carrot-aligned-w-bgr-2...
Forum: Questions
30th May 2017, 16:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,244
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

I don't fly Boeing so am unfamiliar with the 737...

I don't fly Boeing so am unfamiliar with the 737 anti-icing systems but on the Airbus we utilise the anti-ice system based on defined temperatures and not just observable moisture/cloud. The...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2017, 18:06
Replies: 4
Views: 16,197
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Take a look at the image below to define: ...

Take a look at the image below to define:



http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/A330Skygod/Load%20Sheet/image_zpsesrzzx31.png"]URL=http://s210.

For more info on understanding load sheets...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2017, 17:17
Replies: 1
Views: 8,527
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

There's a bit of discussion about WOW...

There's a bit of discussion about WOW here........

http://www.pprune.org/terms-endearment/577669-wow-airlines.html
Forum: North America
23rd Feb 2017, 06:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

"Charlie Charlie" is often heard when flying...

"Charlie Charlie" is often heard when flying through Africa or places utilising HF radio and where English is not the native tongue

The term originates from marine code flags, with "C" being "yes"...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jan 2017, 13:20
Replies: 20
Views: 4,563
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

Calculating contrail levels was done in the good...

Calculating contrail levels was done in the good old days by The Met Office. They used to include a flight level called MINTRA or minimum trail altitude. This was primarily for the use of military...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Jan 2017, 17:44
Replies: 1
Views: 6,142
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

It's still in the current Jeppesens, bizarrely to...

It's still in the current Jeppesens, bizarrely to my mind, in the Eastern European Airway Manual and not the Pacific one. It's on page 490 of the edition dated 5th Jan 2017
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2016, 15:18
Replies: 68
Views: 37,757
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

I understand that 613 Sqn has all ready ceased...

I understand that 613 Sqn has all ready ceased flying but if Halton closes, and the airfield is first in line to be disposed of, where does this leave RAFGSA and HAC and those microlights (if indeed...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Oct 2016, 10:13
Replies: 23
Views: 8,383
Posted By Dave Clarke Fife

SASless........Did they in the past? ...

SASless........Did they in the past?

Assuming this is not a wah.......the K had a crew of 5 including a nav and a flight eng. The J C4/C5 has a crew of 3, two pilots and a loadie
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