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1st Oct 2014, 12:59
Replies: 30
Views: 9,392
Posted By McGoonagall

At Schiphol last week it was checked at the bag...

At Schiphol last week it was checked at the bag drop and gate. Hand luggage and it would have been gate only. However, boarding card was shown a few times including buying a box of chocolates....
29th Sep 2014, 18:03
Replies: 10
Views: 3,832
Posted By McGoonagall

Just to qualify myself, NPPL and no ambition or...

Just to qualify myself, NPPL and no ambition or chance to go any further and happy with it.

Looking at the ad it strikes me that there is no mention of cost until you have registered and get the...
29th Sep 2014, 09:02
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,533,167
Posted By McGoonagall

I stopped using FR about six years ago. I...

I stopped using FR about six years ago. I shouldn't feel, while paying an airline to take me from A to B, that they are doing me a favour by allowing me to do so. Still, I have to do a quick trip to...
25th Sep 2014, 06:34
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,063,881
Posted By McGoonagall

Wot Buster sed. Not particularly a fan boi...

Wot Buster sed.

Not particularly a fan boi but just say as I find. Second flight out in the last week or so. Taxi from Hightown at 0720. Bag drop, security and having a coffee before 0750. Having...
21st Sep 2014, 16:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,476
Posted By McGoonagall

I've organised a few trips and go across at least...

I've organised a few trips and go across at least twice a year. To get a good overview of both the salient and the Somme will take three full days. My advice would be for a first timer to engage a...
15th Sep 2014, 10:28
Replies: 37
Views: 7,768
Posted By McGoonagall

Malaga. It is the only thing that spoils a really...

Malaga. It is the only thing that spoils a really good airport. Exit security and you are in a very large perfume shop and are regularly accosted by sales reps. As it was, daughter wanted some...
12th Sep 2014, 17:19
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,063,881
Posted By McGoonagall

Credit where it is due. Out and back to LTN in...

Credit where it is due. Out and back to LTN in the past week. 0840 AGP flight. From taxi drop off to coffee air side including bag drop was 25 minutes. Stand arrival to taxi pick up including checked...
7th Sep 2014, 11:33
Replies: 265
Views: 35,668
Posted By McGoonagall

I asked a SNP MSP (on the street) about pensions...

I asked a SNP MSP (on the street) about pensions and taxation if I worked in England and lived in Scotland. Also, would I be able to access my Scottish GP if my taxes went to Westminster. Also about...
7th Sep 2014, 10:30
Replies: 265
Views: 35,668
Posted By McGoonagall

Late to this but i am a veteran living in...

Late to this but i am a veteran living in Scotland and recently medically retired early from the railway. I have always, despite working in London, spent as much as I could on local services and...
3rd Aug 2014, 08:24
Replies: 16
Views: 6,268
Posted By McGoonagall

The other option if you are on a short layover is...

The other option if you are on a short layover is to buy an all zones 24 hr travelcard. It will cost no more than using an Oystercard for multiple journeys and you avoid the initial purchase cost.
...
13th Oct 2013, 19:32
Replies: 1,705
Views: 315,893
Posted By McGoonagall

Weekdays your last train into Northamptonshire is...

Weekdays your last train into Northamptonshire is 0044 from Luton Airport Parkway. There is one at 2332 changing at Luton Town.

I agree that there is a paucity of southbound services from...
12th Oct 2013, 18:28
Replies: 26
Views: 5,100
Posted By McGoonagall

Can't exactly remember how long ago but a cargo...

Can't exactly remember how long ago but a cargo airline was doing base training at Almeria using B727s. Sat on the 1st floor open air terrace sharing a bottle of wine watching touch and go, missed...
7th Sep 2013, 03:25
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,910,907
Posted By McGoonagall

That is a matter of opinion. :E

That is a matter of opinion. :E
6th Sep 2013, 18:17
Replies: 30
Views: 3,094
Posted By McGoonagall

Could not agree more. Not being an app junkie the...

Could not agree more. Not being an app junkie the Windows Nokia is a terrific phone. Intuitive and more than capable. I've done the iPhone and the HTC/Samsung Androids. Well happy with the Windows...
2nd Sep 2013, 18:18
Replies: 90
Views: 41,114
Posted By McGoonagall

Driver is OK, one of ours. The chap was...

Driver is OK, one of ours. The chap was considerate enough to be very discreet about his actions. Our man was unaware he had chopped him until the following train found him. Not nice for either...
27th Aug 2013, 09:37
Replies: 1,705
Views: 315,893
Posted By McGoonagall

I believe him. Then again I was born yesterday on...

I believe him. Then again I was born yesterday on a banana boat coming up the Thames.

:E
21st Aug 2013, 07:30
Replies: 646
Views: 155,676
Posted By McGoonagall

A rather inefficient and obnoxious TAS two ringer...

A rather inefficient and obnoxious TAS two ringer was awarded the soubriquet 'Stocking Tops'. Closest thing to a c***.

:E
23rd May 2013, 15:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,377
Posted By McGoonagall

I did question him on this and was told that...

I did question him on this and was told that bi-focal or progressive lenses between two prescription values are fine. Between a prescription for presbyopia and clear glass for distance is not allowed.
23rd May 2013, 15:35
Replies: 2
Views: 2,119
Posted By McGoonagall

There aint so much as a normal reading. B-PEth is...

There aint so much as a normal reading. B-PEth is a very accurate measure of the blood/alcohol level. It is not the same as measuring the level of enzymes used to metabolise ethanol, which could give...
23rd May 2013, 03:30
Replies: 8
Views: 3,377
Posted By McGoonagall

I encountered this problem a few years ago with...

I encountered this problem a few years ago with the onset of presbyopia. Distant vision was and still is fine. I wanted to wear a pair of varifocal lenses with a near prescription at the bottom and...
16th May 2013, 06:42
Replies: 1,705
Views: 315,893
Posted By McGoonagall

Well, if you had the money.... Parking at...

Well, if you had the money.... Parking at Signatures hangar, welcomed by the pilots, six seats, no cabin crew, help yourself to Champagne and canapes, chat to the flight deck in the cruise, excellent...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2013, 20:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,117
Posted By McGoonagall

Maybe a long shot and I am talking as a lowish...

Maybe a long shot and I am talking as a lowish hours NPPL but a very long time train driver. We encountered a problem with a new model of locomotive. The engine at full power had a lower cab noise...
8th May 2013, 05:49
Replies: 1,705
Views: 315,893
Posted By McGoonagall

You may as well get the train. Using an...

You may as well get the train. Using an Oystercard to Mill Hill Broadway and then a single to the airport (including shuttle bus) is £14.90 off peak and two quid more in the peak. Damn sight faster...
24th Apr 2013, 11:11
Replies: 18
Views: 6,559
Posted By McGoonagall

It may be too far away also Sackville Farm just...

It may be too far away also Sackville Farm just north of Bedford as a 1000' strip to play with and good hangarage etc.
20th Apr 2013, 14:11
Replies: 27
Views: 12,792
Posted By McGoonagall

Flew with them a few times Teesside - Aberdeen....

Flew with them a few times Teesside - Aberdeen. Lovely little airline.

:)
19th Apr 2013, 14:43
Replies: 63
Views: 19,438
Posted By McGoonagall

Perhaps I was a bit vague. The main reason for...

Perhaps I was a bit vague. The main reason for the recording was that any pilot that felt he or she was treated unfairly would have immediate evidence for raising the matter further up the food...
18th Apr 2013, 17:13
Replies: 63
Views: 19,438
Posted By McGoonagall

One way round this is for the respective unions...

One way round this is for the respective unions to press for every sim/line check to be video recorded for images and sound. It could be argued that it is a valid training tool to be used for...
21st Mar 2013, 10:12
Replies: 1,581
Views: 429,700
Posted By McGoonagall

That would make it better. Perhaps easyJet could...

That would make it better. Perhaps easyJet could have an arrangement with GA to sell rail tickets on the flights as FCC does with Luton arrivals. It is important to get an earlier service as it can...
21st Mar 2013, 09:18
Replies: 1,581
Views: 429,700
Posted By McGoonagall

Unfortunately the railways are a commercial beast...

Unfortunately the railways are a commercial beast these days. Putting on a new service is not as straightforward as it sounds. Like airlines, railway companies do not carry surplus units. Every train...
19th Mar 2013, 10:52
Replies: 21
Views: 9,199
Posted By McGoonagall

Cold medication often contain codeine which is...

Cold medication often contain codeine which is metabolised into morphine. Sympathomimetics such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylephrine are used as decongestants. All of the above can result...
17th Mar 2013, 10:38
Replies: 1
Views: 1,073
Posted By McGoonagall

It mentions a film 'Night Bombers' with the Rose...

It mentions a film 'Night Bombers' with the Rose Turret fitted Lancasters on a raid.


Night Bombers 1943 - YouTube
16th Mar 2013, 11:15
Replies: 56
Views: 12,881
Posted By McGoonagall

Whatever the name my favourite flight ever was...

Whatever the name my favourite flight ever was Brize - Sydney via Bahrein, Colombo and Perth in 1979 on a VC-10. Superb. :)
12th Mar 2013, 18:55
Replies: 70
Views: 8,559
Posted By McGoonagall

Desperate Alec has had a bill introduced today in...

Desperate Alec has had a bill introduced today in the Jockistan parliament to allow 16 and 17 year old residents the right to vote in elections and any referenda.

Wee, sleekit, cow'rin, tim'rous...
7th Sep 2012, 09:57
Replies: 95
Views: 17,119
Posted By McGoonagall

It aint really difficult flying with lo-co...

It aint really difficult flying with lo-co airlines. Read the T&Cs, turn up on time, get on, get off. Some of the best free entertainment to be had is by arriving at the airport in good time and...
23rd Aug 2012, 08:57
Replies: 1,495
Views: 292,356
Posted By McGoonagall

Well, tried SEN last Sunday with a flight to AMS....

Well, tried SEN last Sunday with a flight to AMS. Very impressed with the quick transit from the rammed train to the terminal. Less than 10 mins from bag drop to through security and a cold beer....
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