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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Apr 2024, 11:55
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By Nightstop

Thank you but I didn’t ask for the coat of arms,...

Thank you but I didn’t ask for the coat of arms, just the crest (which is the eagle on top of the crown only).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Apr 2024, 07:33
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By Nightstop

Question College of Air Training crest

Does anyone have a high quality photo of College of Air Training, Hamble crest, as on the B55 tail below. 50th anniversary of my Course coming up and the organisers would like a copy.
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Forum: Medical & Health
24th Dec 2023, 16:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,742
Posted By Nightstop

PSE blood test for Prostate cancer

There is a new predictive blood test for prostate cancer, it’s called a PSE test by Oxford BioDynamics PLC. Apparently it boosts the accuracy of the PSA test from 55% to 94%. It’s supposed to be...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Oct 2023, 16:41
Replies: 170
Views: 98,742
Posted By Nightstop

Hamble 50th 2024

Not sure about that. The White Hart pub in Hamble had been ruined inside with bright cool white fluorescent lighting, when I visited years ago. Was it the 25th?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2023, 06:11
Replies: 121
Views: 49,574
Posted By Nightstop

Delaying (or forgetting) to retard the A320...

Delaying (or forgetting) to retard the A320 family thrust levers during flare increases the landing distance because the autothrust will target Vapp (or the selected speed) until it is disconnected...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2023, 17:00
Replies: 121
Views: 49,574
Posted By Nightstop

I never thought of myself as specially chosen,...

I never thought of myself as specially chosen, but thanks anyway. In fact, the minimum number of Command hours on type required to be approved by the Portuguese CAA as Commander into FNC is quite...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2023, 15:52
Replies: 121
Views: 49,574
Posted By Nightstop

I’m interested in the human factors surrounding...

I’m interested in the human factors surrounding this landing (and the previous go around). Was this the Captain’s first landing in the 321 at FNC after simulator training? What was the “authority...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Jan 2023, 17:40
Replies: 672
Views: 613,919
Posted By Nightstop

So, you use a passenger carrying flight to...

So, you use a passenger carrying flight to examine circling approach ability instead of using a flight simulator?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Nov 2022, 16:12
Replies: 4
Views: 858
Posted By Nightstop

Are CPH Security still making female Cabin Crew...

Are CPH Security still making female Cabin Crew stand on a pedestal at Crew Security to be frisked (by male staff) prior entry into Airside? Just asking, for a friend.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2022, 15:55
Replies: 5
Views: 6,350
Posted By Nightstop

“Engine vibration” according to LGW GCC. Full...

“Engine vibration” according to LGW GCC. Full Emergency downgraded after they landed.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Sep 2022, 16:55
Replies: 10
Views: 1,243
Posted By Nightstop

If you’re travelling to mainland Spain, I agree...

If you’re travelling to mainland Spain, I agree with the above that wines and brand named spirits there are much cheaper than in Dufry (aka WDF). Carrefour Spain stocks a Scottish blended whisky...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2022, 20:17
Replies: 267
Views: 86,273
Posted By Nightstop

Watching videos such as that just makes me feel...

Watching videos such as that just makes me feel extremely angry. I’ve spent 45 years flying into challenging destinations and never felt the need to modify the flight profile to mitigate a perceived...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2022, 15:26
Replies: 27
Views: 12,542
Posted By Nightstop

Years ago I requested 6,000 kgs fuel for a quick...

Years ago I requested 6,000 kgs fuel for a quick early LON - AMS. Got to the aircraft to find a puzzled refueller waiting to make sure we wanted 9,000 kgs of fuel removed. It had 15,000 kgs on board...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jul 2022, 20:11
Replies: 13
Views: 3,418
Posted By Nightstop

No it doesn’t, a fail is a fail. None of my TRE’s...

No it doesn’t, a fail is a fail. None of my TRE’s or ground school instructors/examiners would be in the slightest bit interested in why my performance was below standard. Air Force and Airline...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jul 2022, 19:11
Replies: 13
Views: 3,418
Posted By Nightstop

Err, no. This person will fail at the Type Rating...

Err, no. This person will fail at the Type Rating course, if they get that far. The intensity of the the Type rating course and associated simulator sessions will be too much. Money won’t buy a job...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jul 2022, 16:16
Replies: 40
Views: 4,591
Posted By Nightstop

And so, it came to pass, the dream turned into a...

And so, it came to pass, the dream turned into a nightmare QED.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jul 2022, 16:02
Replies: 10
Views: 7,663
Posted By Nightstop

For those unfamiliar with what SAFA in the EU is...

For those unfamiliar with what SAFA in the EU is all about, read this:

https://www.easa.europa.eu/domains/air-operations/ramp-inspection-programmes-safa-saca
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2022, 19:18
Replies: 10
Views: 7,663
Posted By Nightstop

I’ve been temporarily grounded for similar,...

I’ve been temporarily grounded for similar, albeit under the fuselage. These SAFA people are thorough, quite rightly so.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2022, 16:23
Replies: 10
Views: 7,663
Posted By Nightstop

A SAFA Inspector would have grounded that...

A SAFA Inspector would have grounded that aircraft, after arriving safely of course!
Forum: Tech Log
27th May 2022, 15:08
Replies: 42
Views: 12,663
Posted By Nightstop

If there’s vicious weather on your standard...

If there’s vicious weather on your standard published go-around path then either you advise ATC that, in the event of a go-around, you require an alternative ATC approved track (of your preference),...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th May 2022, 17:26
Replies: 1,863
Views: 880,154
Posted By Nightstop

I flew as a pax on SmartLynx this week, operating...

I flew as a pax on SmartLynx this week, operating on behalf of a different Airline. Great flight and Cabin Crew, however catering on board was very limited. This is something to watch out for when...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2022, 10:57
Replies: 365
Views: 94,033
Posted By Nightstop

I did my PPL at SFC in 1973. I used to catch the...

I did my PPL at SFC in 1973. I used to catch the train from Newbury Park to Theydon Bois, then get a bus to a stop near the airfield. I met and chatted with actor Milo O’Shea on a few of those bus...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd May 2022, 07:59
Replies: 1,863
Views: 880,154
Posted By Nightstop

NWI to TFS 22nd May was cancelled due lack of a...

NWI to TFS 22nd May was cancelled due lack of a cabin manager for the flight, I heard.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th May 2022, 17:15
Replies: 28
Views: 12,382
Posted By Nightstop

When an easyJet aircraft is changed from A321 to...

When an easyJet aircraft is changed from A321 to A320, or A320 to A319, or A319 (156) to A319 (150), passengers are informed (using the email address on their booking) that the aircraft operating...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th May 2022, 16:14
Replies: 11
Views: 1,911
Posted By Nightstop

Never walk through the arc of a prop, my Gran...

Never walk through the arc of a prop, my Gran always used to say to me. Wise woman.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2022, 11:46
Replies: 35
Views: 37,196
Posted By Nightstop

Yes. eg “LGCIU 1(2) reset in accordance with QRH...

Yes. eg “LGCIU 1(2) reset in accordance with QRH ref XYZ. Successful/Unsuccessful. Signed: Capt Roger Victor, Date:17th Dec. 1903”
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Apr 2022, 06:57
Replies: 14
Views: 4,266
Posted By Nightstop

Lightbulb Proper operation of carbon brakes

A long read here, but explains all you need to know:

https://code7700.com/pdfs/carbon_brakes_airbus.pdf
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2022, 07:22
Replies: 27
Views: 15,626
Posted By Nightstop

Unlikely imho. I suspect reverse thrust on at...

Unlikely imho. I suspect reverse thrust on at least one engine was selected on touchdown, after which a go-around is not SOP but they decided to anyway.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Apr 2022, 03:26
Replies: 32
Views: 4,161
Posted By Nightstop

That’s interesting, was it a birdstrike? I’ve...

That’s interesting, was it a birdstrike? I’ve never considered wearing eye protection in a canopied aircraft.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Apr 2022, 17:29
Replies: 32
Views: 4,161
Posted By Nightstop

Any experts here on the seat harness arrangement...

Any experts here on the seat harness arrangement in an Extra? I believe there are two separate lap straps with unlatch handles pointing in different directions, but I haven’t flown this type.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Mar 2022, 19:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,751
Posted By Nightstop

Are you sure the emails from your agent are...

Are you sure the emails from your agent are really from them and those you send are to them? Not uncommon for property sale/purchase communications to be intercepted and spoofed. Result could...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Mar 2022, 19:05
Replies: 40
Views: 4,591
Posted By Nightstop

In my experience, Dublin Flight Connections is...

In my experience, Dublin Flight Connections is useless. I had to clear Immigration inbound and then security outbound, nearly missed my onward flight due horrendous security queues. Your timescale in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Mar 2022, 19:55
Replies: 73
Views: 13,724
Posted By Nightstop

The last photo in #67 is Norwich. Air UK Admin...

The last photo in #67 is Norwich. Air UK Admin and Spud Murphy’s office at the apron end of the black portacabin type structure. Air UK Ops below. Hellesdon (a Norwich suburb) in the distance, beyond...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jan 2022, 15:43
Replies: 2
Views: 2,171
Posted By Nightstop

I presume your Sim and aircraft have FWC STD...

I presume your Sim and aircraft have FWC STD H2-F7 modification status? In which case the correct procedure is to switch ON the Fuel X FEED, provided the crew confirm that the low fuel condition is...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2022, 17:34
Replies: 29
Views: 9,289
Posted By Nightstop

The Duxford Herald is off to the Morayvia museum,...

The Duxford Herald is off to the Morayvia museum, Kinloss apparently. We won’t be going there, too cold and wet for us old folk.
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