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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th May 2002, 21:15
Replies: 1
Views: 562
Posted By Paddington*

China Southern Airlines Turns Green

'New Environmentally Sensitive Program Debuts on China's Largest Airline

http://www.cs-air.com/en/NEWS/20020423/001.htm

GUANGZHOU, China, April 24, 2002 - China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH)...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th May 2002, 16:32
Replies: 103
Views: 15,506
Posted By Paddington*

John, If you won the election for the GS...

John,

If you won the election for the GS position and immediately stood down who would we expect to stand for the subsequent election and why do you feel that they would be more suitable than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th May 2002, 15:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,094
Posted By Paddington*

Heathrow second worst in Europe for delays

'Heathrow's overcrowded runways and unpredictable weather have turned the airport into the second worst in Europe for delays, with more than a quarter of flights taking off at least 15 minutes late,...
Forum: Questions
14th May 2002, 22:09
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By Paddington*

Just see it as a short term means to an end and...

Just see it as a short term means to an end and it'll be worth it. You'll be back home one day.
Good luck and I hope you make some new PPRUNE friends along the way!
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2002, 20:25
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By Paddington*

Where is BHX?

Alapt asks 'where is BHX?'. Good question. London based BA admin don't usually seem to know either! HOW long does it take to receive 'Cptn's confidential' updates and HOW often do we receive crewlink...
Forum: Medical & Health
7th May 2002, 21:48
Replies: 47
Views: 5,464
Posted By Paddington*

Quote: 'But it seems to me just as likely that...

Quote: 'But it seems to me just as likely that one of the reasons that aircrew may suffer from a slightly higher incidence of radiation-induced cancer is because the job involves a fair proportion of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th May 2002, 21:20
Replies: 26
Views: 1,878
Posted By Paddington*

As has been said before, it really doesn't matter...

As has been said before, it really doesn't matter what your degree subject is (or indeed whether you have one at all) as long as you've shown that you're academic enough to pass the ATPLs. Yes, there...
Forum: Cabin Crew
6th May 2002, 16:46
Replies: 70
Views: 9,909
Posted By Paddington*

I have a lot of respect for the majority of cc...

I have a lot of respect for the majority of cc who do a tough job very well. I would imagine however that the ITV claims about occasional lack of hygiene from a minority of our colleagues are...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2002, 15:07
Replies: 34
Views: 7,469
Posted By Paddington*

It's a shame that so many PPRUNE threads seem to...

It's a shame that so many PPRUNE threads seem to end up with pilots slagging off each other's companies. We're all professionals aren't we? Does it really matter who we work for as long as we aim for...
Forum: Medical & Health
30th Apr 2002, 17:37
Replies: 47
Views: 5,464
Posted By Paddington*

One of our Captains used to avoid flying at high...

One of our Captains used to avoid flying at high flight levels when he was trying to start a family.
Forum: Questions
26th Apr 2002, 22:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Paddington*

Sounds like you've got BHX sussed JD; Crosswinds...

Sounds like you've got BHX sussed JD; Crosswinds & great ATC. From the point of view of working for a Big Airline based there it's been a very friendly base to fly out of and most of us will be sad...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2002, 05:52
Replies: 16
Views: 912
Posted By Paddington*

Post How sad that the RAF no longer provides full...

How sad that the RAF no longer provides full scholarships. Thirteen hours doesn't seem very much. I was lucky enough to get 30 hours' flying (previously I believe it was 40 hours) and it certainly...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2002, 05:30
Replies: 59
Views: 4,204
Posted By Paddington*

Post Peter, I know many pilots who are glad they're...

Peter, I know many pilots who are glad they're working for BA. I also know some who aren't, but they tend to be older and jaded and are reluctant to accept that the world of aviation has to change...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Mar 2002, 05:30
Replies: 61
Views: 3,116
Posted By Paddington*

Post Peter, I know many pilots who are glad they're...

Peter, I know many pilots who are glad they're working for BA. I also know some who aren't, but they tend to be older and jaded and are reluctant to accept that the world of aviation has to change...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2001, 04:37
Replies: 32
Views: 2,521
Posted By Paddington*

Post Was there ever any positive outcome to this...

Was there ever any positive outcome to this proposed idea of a UAS forum?
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
7th Dec 2001, 04:11
Replies: 61
Views: 2,346
Posted By Paddington*

Post I can see the historical reasons for needing a...

I can see the historical reasons for needing a separate WPA. I can also appreciate that it provides a fun & relaxed environment in which to promote flying. However I think it promotes unnecessary...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Nov 2001, 04:25
Replies: 20
Views: 3,106
Posted By Paddington*

Post Hi Ric. I'd say the above postings are very...

Hi Ric. I'd say the above postings are very sensible and I'll probably repeat some of the comments here.

Get yourself some good A levels to start with. Then I'd say pick a degree that you'll enjoy...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
2nd Nov 2001, 04:10
Replies: 25
Views: 787
Posted By Paddington*

Post I'm all for Careers' advisers realising that...

I'm all for Careers' advisers realising that flying is a potential career for girls these days. I also think it's important to remember what women in the past have had to put up with in their fight...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Nov 2001, 03:25
Replies: 21
Views: 3,569
Posted By Paddington*

Talking If you have the faintest interest in military...

If you have the faintest interest in military flying then why not give the UAS a go next year?

UASs vary in their competitiveness but if you can get in then good luck to you. You never know, you...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2001, 03:12
Replies: 58
Views: 3,004
Posted By Paddington*

Post As misterploppy said earlier, we shouldn't allow...

As misterploppy said earlier, we shouldn't allow those fighting against the UK & USA the right of re-entry to the UK - but how could we prove what they'd been doing whilst abroad?

I agree with...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2001, 04:53
Replies: 58
Views: 3,004
Posted By Paddington*

Post Tony Draper - Yes. Royalty had a relatively quick...

Tony Draper - Yes. Royalty had a relatively quick & less painful beheading. But anyway I was wondering how adultery could be viewed as treason????!!!

[ 31 October 2001: Message edited by:...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2001, 04:31
Replies: 58
Views: 3,004
Posted By Paddington*

Post How can it NOT be treason if someone fights...

How can it NOT be treason if someone fights against their own country?

If you choose to live in a democratic country you support them. If you disagree with a government's ideas you debate, vote,...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2001, 03:19
Replies: 31
Views: 1,771
Posted By Paddington*

Post If I suspected a security problem with one of our...

If I suspected a security problem with one of our passengers I would expect them to be offloaded (with baggage), questioned by security and then possibly put on a later flight. Full stop. No...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2001, 15:27
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Paddington*

Post Human spirit in the face of adversity is a great...

Human spirit in the face of adversity is a great thing.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
29th Oct 2001, 15:07
Replies: 25
Views: 787
Posted By Paddington*

Post Wawa, Hello. What do you need these statistics...

Wawa,
Hello. What do you need these statistics for? It shouldn't matter who's in the other seat as long as they do their job. Despite the comments from people above me on this thread no-one within...
Forum: Cabin Crew
29th Oct 2001, 15:00
Replies: 57
Views: 14,738
Posted By Paddington*

Post Still waiting for an answer to my earlier query -...

Still waiting for an answer to my earlier query - as asked again by HW. What is the difference between a CSD and a Purser, particulary in the regions? :confused:
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Oct 2001, 14:28
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By Paddington*

Post OK. Thanks for your comments.

OK. Thanks for your comments.
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Oct 2001, 00:46
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By Paddington*

Post "Keep speed up until runway vacated"

Hello! This is something I hear requested from ATC Officers quite frequently.

Fine at an airport with high speed turn-offs, but tricky otherwise; if it's a 90 degree turn then I'd want to be down...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Oct 2001, 04:02
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,455,465
Posted By Paddington*

Post After good, careful vectoring by an ATC officer...

After good, careful vectoring by an ATC officer onto the ILS:

Me "Thanks for a great turn-on"

Two seconds later, my face turns a subtle shade of red

:o

Dohh!
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Oct 2001, 03:40
Replies: 57
Views: 14,738
Posted By Paddington*

Post Is there any difference between the job of Purser...

Is there any difference between the job of Purser and CSD on shorthaul? :confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2001, 03:14
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Paddington*

Post People can be amazing.

People can be amazing.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2001, 16:12
Replies: 61
Views: 5,615
Posted By Paddington*

Post All the techinical/operational arguments that...

All the techinical/operational arguments that I've seen posted here in favour of the Airbus make perfect sense. However there's also another side to this:- The customers (those people who we hope...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2001, 23:06
Replies: 108
Views: 10,530
Posted By Paddington*

Post As said earlier 'we have a great number of...

As said earlier 'we have a great number of non-military supporters and friends who love to come in and see what we are doing.' Yep, and to catch a bit of the banter. :D
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
24th Sep 2001, 03:33
Replies: 50
Views: 1,807
Posted By Paddington*

Unhappy A good, well-established airline like Air New...

A good, well-established airline like Air New Zealand?! Are you serious? What a shock. I didn't even know they were having problems. :eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2001, 02:13
Replies: 70
Views: 3,601
Posted By Paddington*

Post Heloplt:- 'I mourn those lost,and those that are...

Heloplt:- 'I mourn those lost,and those that are going to be lost fighting this war but that does not mean I cannot find a way to brighten what would otherwise be a very dark.' Well said.

TM,...
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