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Search: Posts Made By: Uncle Wiggily
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Forum: Middle East
4th Dec 2010, 08:21
Replies: 70
Views: 12,249
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Yes, in a few months we will probably also see...

Yes, in a few months we will probably also see Dubai putting forth a bid for the Winter Olympics.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Dec 2010, 18:23
Replies: 223
Views: 96,446
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

They are simply testing the waters. Nothing...

They are simply testing the waters. Nothing more. They are trying to gauge the trend in experienced vs. inexperienced pilots on the market. This is NOT an application it is a survey disguised as...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Dec 2010, 13:05
Replies: 70
Views: 12,249
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

It was only a matter of time until this little...

It was only a matter of time until this little gem of information was released. You have to be joking, right? Are you seriosly trying to make a connection between Christopher Columbus and the...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Dec 2010, 12:51
Replies: 70
Views: 12,249
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

CuitoCuanavale: Woooo slow down there...

CuitoCuanavale: Woooo slow down there Shakespeare! Remember Qatar did not win the 2022 World Cup, they bought the 2022 World Cup. If you disagree, then tell me how they could be flagged as "High...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Dec 2010, 11:20
Replies: 75
Views: 25,656
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

'cause they are doing their best to resemble the...

'cause they are doing their best to resemble the fairy tale: "The Emperor has no Clothes."
Forum: Middle East
3rd Dec 2010, 11:00
Replies: 70
Views: 12,249
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Perhaps we are assuming that people will flock to...

Perhaps we are assuming that people will flock to Doha to see the World Cup. I predict this will be the least attended World Cup in history. Who cares if they have a super air conditioned stadium...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Dec 2010, 21:08
Replies: 70
Views: 12,249
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

beer....you mean that stuff that is brewed 3000...

beer....you mean that stuff that is brewed 3000 km away and then loaded with preservatives to give 3x the shelf life? Funny how you can drink 2 beers in the Middle East and have a mind splitting...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Dec 2010, 20:52
Replies: 70
Views: 12,249
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

flyzede: I'm sure there is always room for a few...

flyzede: I'm sure there is always room for a few more TGI Fridays.

In all seriousness, the media should keep tabs on the labour force used to construct these new cities. It is barbaric how the...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Dec 2010, 20:36
Replies: 70
Views: 12,249
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Call it like it is: Qatar bought the vote. I'm...

Call it like it is: Qatar bought the vote. I'm not bitter, that's the only explanation.

So, as I read there will be stadiums in "multiple cities" errrrr...multiple cities? OK, Doha is a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Dec 2010, 10:25
Replies: 7
Views: 4,244
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

maybe add 4-5 years of indentured servitude?

maybe add 4-5 years of indentured servitude?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Dec 2010, 09:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,188
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

ABACE ?

Hey,

Is there an ABACE conference in Hong Kong in Jan.2011? I did a couple searches and found that an article from 2009 says that there is ABACE in 2011 in HK. But then when I looked at the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Dec 2010, 09:46
Replies: 7
Views: 2,320
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

His Dudeness: Absolutely.:)

His Dudeness: Absolutely.:)
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Dec 2010, 08:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,320
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

4holerpoler: Thanks! I will contact them. I...

4holerpoler: Thanks! I will contact them. I really appreciate you taking the time.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Nov 2010, 12:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,320
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia/ Handlers,FBOs advice

Hi,

Any "pilot" recommendations on handling companies in Mongolia?

Thanks,:O
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2010, 18:30
Replies: 22
Views: 12,204
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

If life hands you lemons, make lemonade....but...

If life hands you lemons, make lemonade....but your lemonade is going to be crap if you don't have some sugar.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Nov 2010, 11:05
Replies: 53
Views: 15,622
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

whissper: you are preaching to the choir. tell...

whissper: you are preaching to the choir. tell us something we don't know
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2010, 11:01
Replies: 10
Views: 3,141
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Not sure, although there seems to be a few...

Not sure, although there seems to be a few airlines out there that seem to win the darwin award year after year
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Nov 2010, 19:13
Replies: 22
Views: 12,204
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

4000 TT, Typed B744, B747, LR-Jet, IA-Jet. Not...

4000 TT, Typed B744, B747, LR-Jet, IA-Jet. Not enough time in B744 to meet min. hour requirement in Type for Parc or any other contracts. Not current in other Types. Have not had flying job for 2.5...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Nov 2010, 10:18
Replies: 15
Views: 5,036
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Wow, I am a bit surprised a business-hungry...

Wow, I am a bit surprised a business-hungry environment like the UAE would impose difficulties on Israeli-Industries manufactured jets.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Nov 2010, 08:17
Replies: 15
Views: 5,036
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Israeli made aircraft (G200, Galaxy, etc) and not allowed to overfly Syria

Was told the other day that a G200 charter required an extra 45 minutes added to the charter quote because the G200 is banned from overflying Syria. Anybody else run across this issue. Also, the...
Forum: Middle East
19th Nov 2010, 18:34
Replies: 22
Views: 6,345
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

American government agencies are the Arabs'...

American government agencies are the Arabs' bitches. Nothing new.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Nov 2010, 18:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

I noticed you are from the US and over there that...

I noticed you are from the US and over there that term is reserved for a category of a controlled narcotic, is it not?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2010, 09:02
Replies: 389
Views: 202,330
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Is anybody else having difficulty with the...

Is anybody else having difficulty with the following critical part of the application? I heard it is even more important than having a A-320 rating.



If you are currently undergoing the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2010, 10:34
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

JAA = ATPL FAA = ATP (note that there is no...

JAA = ATPL
FAA = ATP (note that there is no "L" on the end)

The FAA ATP exam prep take appx. 2 days of studying. Buy a book titled GLEIM or purchase the database. It's the standard prep...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Nov 2010, 10:30
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,734,678
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

I heard that new cadets have to pose for the...

I heard that new cadets have to pose for the RyanAir calendar in addition to the flight attendants. Is this part of the new contract? Can anyone substantiate this rumour?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Nov 2010, 16:26
Replies: 59
Views: 11,218
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Actually, it's all quite brilliant. When the...

Actually, it's all quite brilliant. When the passengers call RYR to voice a complaint they will be charged 1.99 euros per minute. (1.99 euros x 130 pax = extra revenue). I'm sure this a new...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
17th Nov 2010, 16:17
Replies: 23
Views: 14,829
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Does anybody know if you also need to have a...

Does anybody know if you also need to have a Brazillian in order to work there. I am fairly hairy and it could be a painful process.
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
16th Nov 2010, 19:34
Replies: 17
Views: 1,845
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Don't you mean, browner pastures?

Don't you mean, browner pastures?
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2010, 14:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Refueling in Africa

Hello.

When flying from South Africa to Europe and vice versa, where is the ideal place to refuel considering 1 fuel stop enroute? Addis, Brazzaville?

Thanks.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Nov 2010, 13:56
Replies: 25
Views: 12,023
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

I know the Learjet 35 ops manual recommends using...

I know the Learjet 35 ops manual recommends using Prist. Will the plane fly OK w/o it...99%...sure. But there was a crash several years ago relating to the icing up of fuel and Lear then said that...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Nov 2010, 14:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,830
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Ya, if you are not Saudi, then you are just a bit...

Ya, if you are not Saudi, then you are just a bit above whale **** on the hierarchy.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2010, 14:51
Replies: 19
Views: 1,398
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

I am sick and tired of seeing this misleading...

I am sick and tired of seeing this misleading term - "convert". Christ...you basically are doing everything over when you decide to do it the "JAA way."
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2010, 14:47
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Donna, The issuing authority is going to...

Donna,

The issuing authority is going to print you license based on your sim check? What about the base check (takeoffs and landings in the actual aircraft)?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Oct 2010, 13:08
Replies: 25
Views: 8,537
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Guru8904: Your vulgar and unwarranted attack on...

Guru8904: Your vulgar and unwarranted attack on CrazyBird by calling him, "simple folk" is totally unecessary. I am sure that young Crazy Bird is a fine, bright lad who is simply trying his best...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Oct 2010, 13:00
Replies: 11
Views: 3,780
Posted By Uncle Wiggily

Go with whichever is cheaper. When you get your...

Go with whichever is cheaper. When you get your IR it is not going to say "glass cockpit". Personally, I believe a glass cockpit in a little SE piston is overkill on a huge scale. Go to Alaska,...
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