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Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2023, 06:33
Replies: 445
Views: 128,259
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Short range flights will be held on the ground or...

Short range flights will be held on the ground or spaced out to give priority to long haul flights. It’s called metering and is managed by the local TRACON and the center when terminal conditions...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Mar 2023, 06:17
Replies: 64
Views: 29,780
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

I have never understood the weak dick mentality...

I have never understood the weak dick mentality of pilot unions in Europe. Lord knows, every other workforce is ready to burn the place down (cough, cough, France).

You want to know why pilot...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2022, 06:41
Replies: 43
Views: 53,602
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

It’s a contractor that does work for the US spec...

It’s a contractor that does work for the US spec ops community. That’s why the flight aware tracks are strange. Multiple jump drops that day.

Most likely he dropped the ramp to check the gear....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jan 2021, 23:09
Replies: 46
Views: 13,765
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

For years flying out of KSFO we would do the “Bay...

For years flying out of KSFO we would do the “Bay tour, own nav, 3000’ feet” right after takeoff when switched to NORCAL departure.

By saying that ATC knew that you were aware of the routing and...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2020, 07:53
Replies: 115
Views: 81,226
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

I fly the triple. Most likely scenario is that...

I fly the triple. Most likely scenario is that they needed over 250 kts at max weight flying clean. The FMC called for 250 since it was below 10000’ and the PF called for flaps up and the jet tried...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Aug 2020, 23:16
Replies: 11
Views: 8,034
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

No, this is completely wrong. If flying is cut...

No, this is completely wrong. If flying is cut then you reduce the number of pilots or cut the hours. You do not reduce pay. How this could be acceptable is beyond comprehension. We fought to get pay...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Mar 2020, 06:59
Replies: 141
Views: 55,827
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Anyone who thinks getting rid of seniority is a...

Anyone who thinks getting rid of seniority is a good idea is not vey senior themselves.

Typical selfish reactions to not getting their way when they want it. Same people who want to pay someone...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Oct 2019, 03:13
Replies: 14
Views: 6,142
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

In the USA at a major. I commute so I have...

In the USA at a major.

I commute so I have a room I rent at my base ( I am mostly on reserve). Not a hardship since I’m 3 miles from the beach.

On trips I am paid per diem, and hotels are paid...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2019, 06:45
Replies: 156
Views: 132,033
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

I was JFK based flying 757/767/777 and I think...

I was JFK based flying 757/767/777 and I think she was out of line. 170 is the max they use to the marker.She screwed up then she compounded it by pulling the out of line. I’d be so ok’ing mad over...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Sep 2019, 02:07
Replies: 103
Views: 128,646
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

On the 777 into LHR you are 180 kts until they...

On the 777 into LHR you are 180 kts until they slow you to 160 to 4 DME. Going downhill ( on the glide slope) around 500,000 pounds landing weight it won’t slow down to or hold 180 at flaps 15 gear...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2019, 07:22
Replies: 179
Views: 280,426
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Not sure EASA regulation overrides the QRH. You...

Not sure EASA regulation overrides the QRH. You are on your own when you fail to follow the checklist.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2019, 06:56
Replies: 103
Views: 128,646
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

SFO works very well when everyone plays the game...

SFO works very well when everyone plays the game right. That means flying the course you are cleared for and maintaining separation that you are responsible for once you are “cleared for the visual.”...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2019, 06:40
Replies: 117
Views: 202,421
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

I’ve got about 4500 hours PIC in the 757. I...

I’ve got about 4500 hours PIC in the 757. I wouldn’t be surprised if they dropped the nose on after touchdown. If you got into full reverse without “flying” the nose down gently it will slam on. I...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2019, 17:49
Replies: 296
Views: 306,413
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Whoa. What a sh** show. It all works...

Whoa. What a sh** show.

It all works great..... until it doesn’t. I have no idea why the controller did not give the corrected headings to Eva in degrees instead of directions in such a stressful...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th May 2019, 23:26
Replies: 18
Views: 7,889
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

That is the best advice I have seen. Most of the...

That is the best advice I have seen. Most of the F/Os I fly with have thousands of hours and hundreds of landings yet the simulator is more of a challenge for them because they do not get many...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2018, 03:19
Replies: 25
Views: 16,948
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Then what are you doing on an aviation web site?...

Then what are you doing on an aviation web site? Go troll somewhere else. Flying takes a specific set of skills. We get paid what the market allows. It takes a lot of training and a lot of experience...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2018, 04:56
Replies: 34
Views: 14,956
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

I’m not second guessing, I’m telling you how I...

I’m not second guessing, I’m telling you how I would do it on my aircraft, using my airline’s procedures. The flight deck has the responsibility to coordinate a planned emergency landing with the...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2018, 18:01
Replies: 34
Views: 14,956
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

An evacuation would be the expected course of...

An evacuation would be the expected course of action in that situation. And informing the cabin crew that the rear doors should not be used would also be a normal call. I’ve been doing this job for a...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2018, 05:32
Replies: 42
Views: 20,569
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Evidently moderate or more. We received a high...

Evidently moderate or more. We received a high priority message from flight ops and there has been safety alerts sent out to renew an emphasis on briefing turbulence forecasts and anticipated adverse...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2018, 04:52
Replies: 15
Views: 8,409
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Do not forget that this was a regional airline, a...

Do not forget that this was a regional airline, a feeder carrier for United. Trans States is pretty much on the bottom rung of air carriers in the US. Minimum wage pay gets you minimum quality.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2018, 04:38
Replies: 42
Views: 22,466
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

I am currently finishing up transition training...

I am currently finishing up transition training to the 777. One of my instructors works for CAE on the Citation fleet. He had a recently retired AF pilot come through for a type rating. The...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2018, 04:25
Replies: 45
Views: 19,720
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Yeah, because crew bus rumors are the gospel...

Yeah, because crew bus rumors are the gospel truth.

I would check that source.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2018, 04:22
Replies: 42
Views: 20,569
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Are you guys totally stupid? Ride reports occur...

Are you guys totally stupid? Ride reports occur because we need to know what the duration of the turbulence will be so our cabin crew can do their service without fear of being tossed up to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2018, 04:47
Replies: 45
Views: 19,720
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

No idea to the merits of this accusation. The...

No idea to the merits of this accusation. The timing, however, is a little suspect, almost two years later.

Washington State has a state law that makes employers liable in a case such as this...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2018, 05:48
Replies: 92
Views: 38,888
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Then you will be a statistic, and just prove the...

Then you will be a statistic, and just prove the preconceptions that the cattle are not to be trusted. Without me running checklists and doing some pilot stuff and then giving the evacuation command...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2018, 03:33
Replies: 15
Views: 17,939
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

You guys are fu$&ing morons if you go down that...

You guys are fu$&ing morons if you go down that rabbit hole.

On second thought, go ahead. One less idiot to fly for a legitimate airline.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jan 2018, 03:06
Replies: 208
Views: 181,534
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

In the USA as well. A good friend of mine is...

In the USA as well. A good friend of mine is Muslim and will not eat or drink during the day during Ramadan. He has flown like this for over 20 years. Even working out in the gym, he stays faithful....
Forum: North America
12th Jan 2018, 04:19
Replies: 53
Views: 34,632
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

SFO has precision approach monitoring capability....

SFO has precision approach monitoring capability. Look at the PRM plates for SFO. Looks like they need to start using that capability a little more.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2018, 07:31
Replies: 22
Views: 18,035
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Our outfit has gone the route of leaving the...

Our outfit has gone the route of leaving the parking brake set at all times. Similar to a previous poster, the company had the procedure of loosely chocking the wheels. After a couple of jetbridge...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Nov 2017, 04:14
Replies: 14
Views: 15,393
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

No, I think you have that exactly right. ...

No, I think you have that exactly right.

Been there, lost the T shirt.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Nov 2017, 04:00
Replies: 13
Views: 13,455
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

Holy crap, what a load of rubbish. The trip...

Holy crap, what a load of rubbish.

The trip trade system glitched for a few hours. Our trips in the TTS show as either red or green. Green means you can dump the trip into open time or dump it and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Nov 2017, 20:50
Replies: 88
Views: 63,539
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

I don't want to beat this into a dead horse,...

I don't want to beat this into a dead horse, but.....

When you do a Cat3 approach in the sim what happens when you get a failure inside of 100'? You go around, right? In a large jet, or even a RJ,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Nov 2017, 22:21
Replies: 88
Views: 63,539
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

What airline and what jet do you fly? I've never...

What airline and what jet do you fly? I've never pulled power at 50' gear above the pavement . And flying Vref in a gusty wind like that is a recipe for a tailstrike on a long jet like an A321 ORD a...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2017, 22:16
Replies: 145
Views: 98,970
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

It happens in many countries. We also don't ever...

It happens in many countries. We also don't ever get a "behind arriving traffic, line up and wait" in the US.

It also moves traffic. The USA has a heck of a lot more traffic to move than Europe....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Nov 2017, 22:09
Replies: 88
Views: 63,539
Posted By cactusbusdrvr

You are missing a lot of information.No one lands...

You are missing a lot of information.No one lands at idle in that situation. You don't pull the thrust levers On a normal approach back to idle until you are within 20 feet. When you are making a...
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