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Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2016, 09:41
Replies: 21
Views: 13,775
Posted By sprocky_ger

What concerns me more is that corruption in India...

What concerns me more is that corruption in India made it possible for untrained people to sit in the cockpit:...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 23:45
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,344,702
Posted By sprocky_ger

@GarageYears

I mentioned the speculations I was aware of. My opinion is -sshhhh, nobody should know it right now - that the aircraft finally crashed. It may be that one (or several) of the crew had intentions to...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 23:03
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,344,702
Posted By sprocky_ger

I am not a pilot (I'm not considering flight...

I am not a pilot (I'm not considering flight simming for 24.5 years as being a professional pilot :E )

Theories I heard / read and ruled out (due to my logical approach and analysis of available...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Feb 2013, 14:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,894
Posted By sprocky_ger

Emirates B777 being towed back to the gate at HAM

After leaving the gate heading for DXB an Emirates B777 stopped at the apron today. Being surrounded by fire fighting vehicles for about half an hour it was towed back to the gate. Anybody having an...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2011, 21:48
Replies: 196
Views: 80,972
Posted By sprocky_ger

Some guys were so kind to have a serious look...

Some guys were so kind to have a serious look into my questions. Thanks.

DX Wombat

Maybe my question was a bit misleading and I hope to make it more clear with this one: Did something like this...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2011, 07:23
Replies: 196
Views: 80,972
Posted By sprocky_ger

BrissySparkyCoit

1. I could not find any evidence for this happening outside US. I remember the famous happening with Aloha 1988. There were several accidents following decompression but they were attributed to other...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2011, 06:15
Replies: 196
Views: 80,972
Posted By sprocky_ger

Three questions from a dumb guy: 1. did...

Three questions from a dumb guy:
1. did something like this happen outside US also in the past?
2. did something like this happen with an Airbus already?
3. if I had to pay $7.5 million two years...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Nov 2010, 15:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,897
Posted By sprocky_ger

Back from my trip. Just in case anybody is...

Back from my trip. Just in case anybody is interested about the Sayaji Hotel:

It is (depending on daytime) a 30...45 minute ride in a car from the airport. Pickup service in a white Audi Q7 is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Nov 2010, 14:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,897
Posted By sprocky_ger

Thanks for your replies. Especially for that...

Thanks for your replies. Especially for that TripAdvisor link - did not think of that one. :ugh:

Our customer suggested now to stay at the Sayaji Pune (approx. 80.00 EUR per night).
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Nov 2010, 21:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,897
Posted By sprocky_ger

Hotel to stay in Pune and PrivatAir FRA-PNQ

The business requires my presence near Pune, India at the end of November. Since my colleagues told me horrible stories about travelling within India (e.g. flight schedule changes that make you miss...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Sep 2010, 19:46
Replies: 79
Views: 10,382
Posted By sprocky_ger

Please excuse my very late reply to your...

Please excuse my very late reply to your comments. I am pretty busy these days with limited internet access :(

Now, thanks for all your comments and interesting stories. Although it is called the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Sep 2010, 21:38
Replies: 79
Views: 10,382
Posted By sprocky_ger

Go around!

Nearing my 100th flight (as a pax) within 15 years I am reviewing experiences during the flights. Recently we had a German comedian with us :)

One thing I still remember very well was a go around...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Aug 2010, 17:17
Replies: 49
Views: 7,208
Posted By sprocky_ger

Traveling to the US was a lot easier in the 90's...

Traveling to the US was a lot easier in the 90's :{ You just had to fill 2 (?) papers. You know the one with those stupid questions: Do you have a communicable disease; physical or mental disorder;...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2010, 12:21
Replies: 39
Views: 16,360
Posted By sprocky_ger

Getting back on the original story. 200 h/c and...

Getting back on the original story. 200 h/c and a/c for USD 670,000,000? That's about USD 3,300,000 each. Why do we pay about EUR 60,000,000 for one Typhoon? :}

"Buy one russian jet and get...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Aug 2010, 10:25
Replies: 5
Views: 4,054
Posted By sprocky_ger

Anybody know how many orders they got for the NG...

Anybody know how many orders they got for the NG aircraft?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2010, 09:04
Replies: 411
Views: 243,264
Posted By sprocky_ger

Green Guard

It was Hamburg actually. LH044 from Munich 1st March 2008. Times go by fast ;)
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Jul 2010, 19:26
Replies: 390
Views: 1,759,423
Posted By sprocky_ger

bizdev

I definetely need a photo signed like yours :E
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2010, 06:53
Replies: 101
Views: 42,179
Posted By sprocky_ger

C-17 crashed on Elmendorf

A C-17 with four people onboard crashed on a training mission on Elmendorf AFB.

Cargo plane crashes and burns on Elmendorf: Military | adn.com...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2010, 11:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,571
Posted By sprocky_ger

Di Vosh

Agreed.

@Radeng:
Go a bit further:
1. Beware of speaking arabic languages.
2. Don't dress like people from the Middle East.
3. Don't roll out your carpet in front of the boarding desk and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Jul 2010, 08:52
Replies: 45
Views: 9,469
Posted By sprocky_ger

At least the majority of Ryanair pax dont care....

At least the majority of Ryanair pax dont care. They still book their flights in masses. Maybe they are masochistic: "C'mon, treat me like Ryanair!" :}
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jul 2010, 07:49
Replies: 16
Views: 2,959
Posted By sprocky_ger

777fly

As long as we have not seen the B787 in some years of operation and as long as I did not have a ride I won't say any bad about it. Never even flew onboard a B747 and the only thing I can say it has...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2010, 21:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,862
Posted By sprocky_ger

Intruder

Thanks for the explanation. Never too old to learn something new ;)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jul 2010, 21:32
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By sprocky_ger

TopBunk

Thanks. Did not check the overall airborne time. But avoiding further delays may have been the reason. I thought we were faster this time.



I never felt unsafe. Put me into a rollercoaster and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jul 2010, 20:07
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By sprocky_ger

Maybe a prof can enlighten me...

Yesterday I (pax) was heading back from STR to HAM. Heavily thunderstorms were reported over Germany which caused a delay in departure. When we finally took off we were climbing to FL230 only staying...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jul 2010, 19:57
Replies: 16
Views: 2,959
Posted By sprocky_ger

I am not able to answer your question - currently...

I am not able to answer your question - currently out of Chrystal Balls :}

Just one thing on the "plastic" comment: there have been reports about the carbon fibre which claimed the appearance...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jul 2010, 19:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,862
Posted By sprocky_ger

Hm, I am not familiar with F18's nozzle position...

Hm, I am not familiar with F18's nozzle position (worked a few years on PA-200 Tornado engines about ten years ago). But judging by the a/c moves I point to a right engine failure. There is no fire...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2010, 05:54
Replies: 21
Views: 4,972
Posted By sprocky_ger

Bertie "I finished my last BAOR tour at...

Bertie
"I finished my last BAOR tour at Hildesheim."

Nice place to stay. ;) I spend about 20 years (1989-2009) in and near Hildesheim before we moved to the place my wife origins from.
Forum: Questions
14th Jul 2010, 19:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,697
Posted By sprocky_ger

Wait until one of those new plastic bombers (e.g....

Wait until one of those new plastic bombers (e.g. B787) will fall from the sky. While metal (mainly aluminum) does not leave toxic gases upon burning this new carbon fiber-reinforced polymer stuff...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2010, 06:33
Replies: 21
Views: 4,972
Posted By sprocky_ger

CG Sure Mayo. Do you eat them with Ketchup?...

CG
Sure Mayo. Do you eat them with Ketchup? That's nasty. :yuk: Potatoes (yes, french fries or chips are made of them) and tomatoes (thats what the ketchup comes from) have nothing to do on a tongue...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2010, 19:19
Replies: 21
Views: 4,972
Posted By sprocky_ger

Whenurhappy Zwei Bratte und anderes bier bitte!...

Whenurhappy
Zwei Bratte und anderes bier bitte!

Don't know what you mean with 'Bratte'. A guess: 'Bratwurst'? And you ordered a 'differerent' instead of 'another' beer. :p

Zwei Bratwürste und...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2010, 07:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,991
Posted By sprocky_ger

That's a whole lotta different thing, LJ....

That's a whole lotta different thing, LJ. Traveling a lot I do not have all those various coins in my pockets anymore. Ok, all was getting more expensive since the transition. But due to job changes...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2010, 20:19
Replies: 19
Views: 3,991
Posted By sprocky_ger

I am so glad I made the decision to leave the...

I am so glad I made the decision to leave the German Navy in year 2000. Soldiers not having ammo for trainings, air bases closing just for saving money instead of looking at their purposes, ordering...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Jul 2010, 12:44
Replies: 56
Views: 16,746
Posted By sprocky_ger

Being male I do not like the policy itself...

Being male I do not like the policy itself (although I do not like yelling kids near to me either).

This world is going worse each day. When I was a kid and barely learned to walk we were playing...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jul 2010, 12:09
Replies: 12
Views: 5,852
Posted By sprocky_ger

And I hope all these :mad: that use bombs or...

And I hope all these :mad: that use bombs or other devices to attack aircraft will simply die and not being replaced. This will make airport security obsolete.

Oh, wait, I love those guys touching...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jul 2010, 11:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,140
Posted By sprocky_ger

The second one is @XFW already. Saw her last...

The second one is @XFW already. Saw her last Thursday.

As for the remaining aircraft: They are at various stages :} Note that LH won't get all of them this year. IIRC they'll have a today of four...
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