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Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jun 2011, 01:37
Replies: 168
Views: 74,268
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

There are lies, dirty lies and statistics. I...

There are lies, dirty lies and statistics. I cannot imagine there are credible Hungarian pilots with A320 type-ratings waiting for jobs at Wizz who cannot get an interview. By the way, to be a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jun 2011, 13:59
Replies: 87
Views: 42,174
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Clipper400 - I may have missed something here. ...

Clipper400 - I may have missed something here. Did I suggest that the SXF guys were anything other than good or reasonable people? By all means disagree with anything I have said, but please do not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2011, 07:45
Replies: 87
Views: 42,174
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

FliegerTiger - whether it is the company or the...

FliegerTiger - whether it is the company or the management that is held in disdain is a very fine distinction from where I sit. Nonetheless, we will no doubt have the opportunity to discuss the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2011, 01:31
Replies: 87
Views: 42,174
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Superced was representative of a small but vocal...

Superced was representative of a small but vocal minority at easyJet who have hated every single company they have ever worked for. His recruitment by easyJet was an enormous error of judgement and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jun 2011, 01:19
Replies: 233
Views: 102,129
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

I do not work for VS but have considerable...

I do not work for VS but have considerable sympathy for the pilots there. Count Niemantznarr - it is difficult to know where to begin to correct your numerous misunderstandings. Perhaps the first...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2011, 11:20
Replies: 1,357
Views: 810,519
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

I do not think that easyJet are any different...

I do not think that easyJet are any different from any other credible airline in Europe - we do not bust minimums. If we cancel flights because the weather is below legal limits, then that is the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Apr 2011, 00:40
Replies: 108
Views: 76,819
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

As professional aviators, none of us wish to see...

As professional aviators, none of us wish to see a major European airline experiencing significant safety lapses. Nonetheless, by any criteria Air France has an unenviable safety record - indeed...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2011, 00:21
Replies: 50
Views: 13,428
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Nick is wrong for a number of reasons. His...

Nick is wrong for a number of reasons. His friends in other professions may laugh - I frankly do not think they do, but that is another story. The fact is that these other professions are nepotistic...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2011, 09:49
Replies: 113
Views: 64,468
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

What was very apparent in the CNN video was that...

What was very apparent in the CNN video was that a senior police officer, charged with investigating corruption in aviation, could not bring himself to call the paying of money for a flying licence...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Apr 2011, 10:37
Replies: 113
Views: 64,468
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Returning to the story, there is a real issue...

Returning to the story, there is a real issue here that needs to be addressed. A very interesting story is being run by CNN.

Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2011, 15:16
Replies: 113
Views: 64,468
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

I think there may be a degree of misunderstanding...

I think there may be a degree of misunderstanding here. Different types of operation have different emphases - we should not deride one or the other. In order to go through the secondary school of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Mar 2011, 17:47
Replies: 29
Views: 17,567
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Some of you may know something I do not, but I...

Some of you may know something I do not, but I work for EZY and as far as I know we are not recruiting any non-rated pilots unless you pay for ratings through CTC or OAA. I wish we were but that is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2011, 00:44
Replies: 72
Views: 39,956
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

About a year ago Ryanair pilots decided to reject...

About a year ago Ryanair pilots decided to reject BALPA's advances in the face of outrageous threats from their management. It should come as no surprise to anyone that their Captains are being...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2011, 13:30
Replies: 1,042
Views: 283,639
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

It is worth pointing out that the figures being...

It is worth pointing out that the figures being quoted by Serenity do not take into account the various other extras that different companies throw in. I can only speak for easyJet, but the £82324...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2011, 01:10
Replies: 299
Views: 76,318
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

J-10 While no one welcomes a large share price...

J-10 While no one welcomes a large share price drop, it is very important to understand the background. EasyJet is one of the most stable airlines in Europe and will make a substantial profit this...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jan 2011, 22:52
Replies: 299
Views: 76,318
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

The figures quoted by Captain Spam Can are...

The figures quoted by Captain Spam Can are essentially correct. I always ask any cadets I fly with what they take home, and I would concur that the figures quoted are pretty accurate. There is,...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2010, 16:45
Replies: 71
Views: 29,754
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Monetrealguy - we are both changing the subject...

Monetrealguy - we are both changing the subject as this thread is about an accident in Pakistan. If you want an intellectual debate about semantics and terminology then you are probably in the wrong...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Dec 2010, 21:54
Replies: 71
Views: 29,754
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Montrealguy - I am intrigued by the basic premise...

Montrealguy - I am intrigued by the basic premise of your argument. As I said before, you have an agenda and will not be dissuaded from it. My question is, what is that agenda? Talk of 'Cold War...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Dec 2010, 17:02
Replies: 71
Views: 29,754
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Montrealguy, having taken part in a few...

Montrealguy, having taken part in a few discussions with people who see black as white over the years, I do not intend to give too much time to this one. There is almost certainly nothing anyone...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Dec 2010, 11:07
Replies: 71
Views: 29,754
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

oversteer - if you can find a scrap of credible...

oversteer - if you can find a scrap of credible evidence to suggest that western airlines are statistically less safe than non-western ones, then I would be delighted to see it. If the word...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Nov 2010, 06:48
Replies: 71
Views: 29,754
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Montrealguy's statistics are interesting. It is...

Montrealguy's statistics are interesting. It is a statistical fact, however, that you are infinitely safer travelling with a 'western' airline than one from outside that geographic (and cultural?)...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2010, 07:36
Replies: 30
Views: 19,267
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

I concur with those who approve of the publishing...

I concur with those who approve of the publishing the names of the passengers on PPRune, and am at a loss to see why people are offended or embarrassed by it. It can only be a good thing for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Nov 2010, 22:51
Replies: 299
Views: 76,318
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

The 150 hours I quoted is related to the...

The 150 hours I quoted is related to the self-sponsored ex-BMI cadets who have come to us following 150 hours line training at BMI. I cannot give you specific 'chapter and verse' on the company...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Nov 2010, 20:14
Replies: 299
Views: 76,318
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Speak to Kallipso - he seems to know about...

Speak to Kallipso - he seems to know about company policy, even if he can't spell. Alas, Superpilot is right as far as I know - you will, generally speaking, require 150 hours on-type. There are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2010, 00:09
Replies: 86
Views: 19,560
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

"I BELIEVE this, and no one will change my mind"...

"I BELIEVE this, and no one will change my mind" - Madhatter's Tea Party. No further questions m'Lud.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Nov 2010, 14:28
Replies: 389
Views: 202,589
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

This is good news for aviation - this is a...

This is good news for aviation - this is a fabulous opportunity for the numerous high quality turboprop/ex-mil pilots looking for a proper entrance into jet aviation. Best of luck to one and all.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Nov 2010, 14:12
Replies: 86
Views: 19,560
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

OK - there are sufficient mad people on here who...

OK - there are sufficient mad people on here who want to believe the BA B777 conspiracy theories. Despite the best efforts of the more rational in our midst, you want to discuss this 'valid' issue. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2010, 21:56
Replies: 86
Views: 19,560
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

This is turning into the Madhatter's Tea Party. ...

This is turning into the Madhatter's Tea Party. Just remember OXOGECAS340 - just because you are paranoid does not mean they are not out to get you. And while you are contemplating that, I have two...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Nov 2010, 13:13
Replies: 86
Views: 19,560
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

YYZ Instructor - sorry mate but you are...

YYZ Instructor - sorry mate but you are absolutely wrong. You cannot state 'accident or not - we will never know' and expect everyone else to accept that there is some doubt on the issue. In so...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Nov 2010, 10:35
Replies: 86
Views: 19,560
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

OXOGEKAS340 - It is clearly difficult for you to...

OXOGEKAS340 - It is clearly difficult for you to realise how much of a laughing stock you are making of yourself by your woefully ignorant and staggeringly foolish assertions. Your views are total...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Nov 2010, 02:26
Replies: 61
Views: 21,780
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Dutchjock - I do not think it is condescending to...

Dutchjock - I do not think it is condescending to suggest that we are all driven by desires that are not always sensible or rational. At moments such as this it is good to question that. My...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Nov 2010, 01:27
Replies: 86
Views: 19,560
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

It is not always helpful to suggest a particular...

It is not always helpful to suggest a particular nation's pilots are all incompetent - it just leads to unhelpful discussions that lead nowhere. The issue is more to do with entrenched cultural...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Nov 2010, 13:56
Replies: 61
Views: 21,780
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Maverick 83 - you are right, it is way off topic...

Maverick 83 - you are right, it is way off topic and not really honouring to the genuine questions being asked.

For what it is worth, I am very sympathetic to those who wish to go to BA. There is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Oct 2010, 22:58
Replies: 299
Views: 76,318
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Leo Hairy Camel - we are indeed honoured, nay...

Leo Hairy Camel - we are indeed honoured, nay humbled, by your participation in this gutter-level discussion on such mundane issues as easyJet seniority and future recruitment plans. I trust the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2010, 17:34
Replies: 299
Views: 76,318
Posted By Norman Stanley Fletcher

Lord Spandex Masher - Have I not told you...

Lord Spandex Masher - Have I not told you billions of times not to exaggerate?! Not having counted them I cannot be certain, but I am reasonably confident that there are not 'millions of experienced...
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