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Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2016, 17:24
Replies: 27
Views: 10,044
Posted By Flat Cap

Thanks for all the input so far, much...

Thanks for all the input so far, much appreciated.

I had never heard the "VNAV leaves you high because we take flap at min maneuver rather than flap limit" until I arrived at my latest company.
...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Dec 2016, 11:12
Replies: 27
Views: 10,044
Posted By Flat Cap

VNAV Path construction and Flap Speed

Hello Technical Types,

I am trying to sort out a question regarding the above. Particularly the 737 with 10.8a.

When constructing the planned VNAV path is the FMC expecting you to reduce to...
Forum: Middle East
26th Nov 2013, 10:01
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

New Uniform...

Well I am thrilled to be the first to reveal the much rumoured new flightdeck uniform, apparently designed with the comedy rostering as its inspiration.
...
Forum: Middle East
28th Aug 2013, 12:50
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

Hmmm I'm with Voodoo, four parts 3, with a slug...

Hmmm I'm with Voodoo, four parts 3, with a slug of 2, and a tiny dash of 1. The perfect Cock-Up Cocktail.

PBS is yet another silver bullet management solution; the universal panacea to all our...
Forum: Middle East
24th Jun 2013, 14:08
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

Been answered many many times in this thread Pin,...

Been answered many many times in this thread Pin, suggest you go back and have a look for more detail.

FO total gross take home including housing and transport allowances approx $10,000 per month....
Forum: Middle East
9th Apr 2013, 18:42
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

I don't think anyone here envies the life of the...

I don't think anyone here envies the life of the regional pilot in the US, undoubtedly the hours are long and the pay is dreadful, and if i had had to have taken that path to a pilot's job I may well...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jan 2013, 08:42
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

Have a look at page 48 or thereabouts, full...

Have a look at page 48 or thereabouts, full discussion on it there. Other than a 10 dirham an hour flight pay raise, its all still correct.
Forum: Middle East
9th Dec 2012, 08:21
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

..Or speaks volumes Zazoo. We've lost the...

..Or speaks volumes Zazoo.

We've lost the will to complain, and have fallen into a surly resentful silence.

:hmm:
Forum: Middle East
14th Nov 2012, 07:23
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

3rd Isolated Incident in KBL in 2 weeks

Good job a rocket attack on the airport doesn't affect flight safety or the inbound flight might not have been able to land there god forbid.

They will be telling us aircraft report being shot at...
Forum: Middle East
7th Sep 2012, 14:46
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

It's a far easier thing to have weekly meetings...

It's a far easier thing to have weekly meetings all about pilot attrition and chat earnestly over coffee and baklava than actually do something, if you do something it might be the the wrong...
Forum: Middle East
5th Sep 2012, 18:44
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

Amen to that, Randy. From your lips to God's...

Amen to that, Randy. From your lips to God's ears.

My breath remains resolutely unheld!

F-C
Forum: Middle East
31st Aug 2012, 09:43
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

I'm with you Tolerant Dubai, given a choice...

I'm with you Tolerant Dubai, given a choice between FZ and QR I think I would pick EY.

Once upon a time I was giving a qualified positive about FZ (look back in the this thread), but over the...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jun 2012, 07:17
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

Rockets Red Glare - KDH

OK so I'm prefacing everything below with, this as general rumour not reported action. Certainly nothing remotely as formal as a Safety (:uhoh:) Dept. notice about events, and I've not yet run into...
Forum: Middle East
26th Apr 2012, 16:40
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

@BE It's more complicated to compare than...

@BE

It's more complicated to compare than you might guess. EK get fringe benefits like paid housing inc. utilities and a chauffeur car to and from the airport these are not included in the 29k,...
Forum: Middle East
13th Mar 2012, 16:35
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

Not saying clearing a block of days isn't...

Not saying clearing a block of days isn't impossible, just improbable and the higher up the seniority the better chance you stand of managing if. However as a new entry FO with sen. no. 350 you...
Forum: Middle East
10th Mar 2012, 12:03
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

@Fly26 There are a few that are perfectly...

@Fly26

There are a few that are perfectly happy going to Afghanistan, most grit their teeth, close their eyes and think of England. Frankly I find going there a royal pain in the ar$e. Search...
Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2012, 15:16
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

As my old latin master used to say "Caveat...

As my old latin master used to say "Caveat Emptor"!

Apropos of nothing; I note with interest the 2 most recent fleet acquisitions log the out time when the wheels start to turn rather than brakes...
Forum: Middle East
14th Nov 2011, 15:56
Replies: 41
Views: 11,631
Posted By Flat Cap

Exactly so 3-80. It's not about how likely...

Exactly so 3-80.

It's not about how likely the crew were to get shot mugged or blown up but much to do with glaring disparity of company words against company action and all the assurances about...
Forum: Middle East
14th Nov 2011, 11:10
Replies: 41
Views: 11,631
Posted By Flat Cap

Good to see thread creep is still alive and well...

Good to see thread creep is still alive and well in the ME forum.

Makes you wonder which other parts of Part C and Saftey and Security brief are a complete work of fiction.

Rumor is the D....
Forum: Middle East
19th Oct 2011, 05:47
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

@Diz Pretty well everyone drives to T2 Diz,...

@Diz

Pretty well everyone drives to T2 Diz, public transport not really an option give FD report times. You can taxi, alot of the Cabin crew do, it's not that expensive, but does add up.

People...
Forum: Middle East
9th Jul 2011, 08:32
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

FO figures for me work out at approx. (these are...

FO figures for me work out at approx. (these are my own personal numbers so there might be some variation, over the last 12 months)
60 hrs a month (which is just fine for me)

Take home each month...
Forum: Middle East
9th Jul 2011, 08:22
Replies: 23
Views: 11,394
Posted By Flat Cap

Just sooooo thrilled at the thought of Kandahar I...

Just sooooo thrilled at the thought of Kandahar I thought I would do some research, rather wish I hadn't.

Afghan Journal | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters.com...
Forum: Middle East
9th Nov 2010, 10:47
Replies: 24
Views: 5,310
Posted By Flat Cap

Agree with what 777boyo says, you can't compare...

Agree with what 777boyo says, you can't compare UAE retail banks with the UK and guaranteed you'll hit a wall at some point almost certainly as a function of the "back-room" types. Having a personal...
Forum: Middle East
9th Nov 2010, 09:41
Replies: 24
Views: 5,310
Posted By Flat Cap

I'm with LLoyds here and at home. No real...

I'm with LLoyds here and at home. No real complaints, your assigned an account manager who will get to know you and deal with any questions or problems you might have. Also get free transfers to your...
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2010, 19:52
Replies: 12
Views: 7,365
Posted By Flat Cap

Blimey are we at the "forth-coming pilot...

Blimey are we at the "forth-coming pilot shortage" stage of the aviation cycle again already? Comes around quick doesn't it

F-C
Forum: Middle East
24th Aug 2010, 18:28
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

If you pull your finger out and get your...

If you pull your finger out and get your immgration medical done quickly as you can it is possible to get the visa in less that 2 weeks, I did.

According to the Flight Ops Policy Manual you have...
Forum: Middle East
16th Aug 2010, 06:17
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

Your a bit over on housing costs, NG-F, it does...

Your a bit over on housing costs, NG-F, it does depends where you live. But the usual pilot ghetto's are Arabian Ranches, 3bed+Study+maids+familyplayroom with a lake view 3000sq ft is about Dh...
Forum: Middle East
13th Aug 2010, 07:55
Replies: 4,948
Views: 2,872,693
Posted By Flat Cap

It means that XL is reporting what a friend at...

It means that XL is reporting what a friend at Fly Dubai has told him, not his direct experience.

So like most every other post here at pprune, it contains elements of fact, elements of...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jul 2010, 11:44
Replies: 8
Views: 5,223
Posted By Flat Cap

Thanks for the input all. As ever with tech...

Thanks for the input all.

As ever with tech questions, the answer is the one that is most correct or in some cases least wrong.

Have read that the oil pressure trigger auto function is an...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jul 2010, 19:46
Replies: 8
Views: 5,223
Posted By Flat Cap

737 Ng Cvr

Could one of you immensly clever tech chaps answer a quick question that caused civil war in a recent tech refresher.

On the 737NG when is the CVR active, we have found 2 references both valid....
Forum: Middle East
24th Jan 2010, 15:41
Replies: 462
Views: 85,020
Posted By Flat Cap

Your very welcome Shamen. And yes I was. :ok:

Your very welcome Shamen.

And yes I was. :ok:
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jan 2010, 11:53
Replies: 462
Views: 85,020
Posted By Flat Cap

All the contact info can be found here: Sama...

All the contact info can be found here:

Sama - PILOT CAREER CENTRE (http://www.pilotcareercentre.com/AirCarrier.aspx?id=1722)

Interview is normally done over one long day but can occasionally...
Forum: Middle East
20th Jan 2010, 08:05
Replies: 462
Views: 85,020
Posted By Flat Cap

Hello Firestorm I was there the 11th, a pleasure...

Hello Firestorm I was there the 11th, a pleasure meeting you too.

For better or worse the offer me the job yesterday, but I'm not signing anything till I have read the small print. :hmm:
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Jul 2006, 10:24
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
Posted By Flat Cap

I generally sit on the other side of the door @...

I generally sit on the other side of the door @ EMA, but its a small (1aircraft) base. 11 Flightdeck, 12ish cabin crew so we all do the same things. The only scheduled route is to Brussels 1 rotation...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Jul 2005, 15:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,518
Posted By Flat Cap

I wasn't Thomsonfly, it was a Thomas Cook A320....

I wasn't Thomsonfly, it was a Thomas Cook A320. On stand ooh about 4.

NEMA rumour mill is in agreement with everything else above. A very very stupid joke that, at the least will have cost him his...
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