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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Oct 2014, 18:54
Replies: 41
Views: 15,927
Posted By Dick Fisher

Branson has done nothing but whinge in respect of...

Branson has done nothing but whinge in respect of VA. But then, it's the same with lots of his other businesses. Claims to be against the status quo, while always wishing to be part of the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Jun 2014, 17:23
Replies: 169
Views: 56,687
Posted By Dick Fisher

Episode 1. Cabin crew member briefing...

Episode 1. Cabin crew member briefing colleagues..."we have a chablais (sic) here which is a chardonnay, :ugh:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Jun 2013, 18:03
Replies: 9
Views: 3,751
Posted By Dick Fisher

Apart from the reference to runway 60.:ugh:

Apart from the reference to runway 60.:ugh:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
6th May 2013, 16:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,887
Posted By Dick Fisher

Two monitor desktop

I am thinking of upgrading my present single monitor setup to a dual screen, over which I can spread the desktop or run two programmes with their own screen space.

Currently, I have a GT630 Nvidia...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd May 2013, 18:58
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,537,197
Posted By Dick Fisher

OAD is barking up the wrong tree here. No...

OAD is barking up the wrong tree here.

No deal with local airport owners across Europe by Ryanair has been arrived at without the consent of both parties - or do Ryanair simply hold a gun to the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jan 2013, 17:57
Replies: 61
Views: 12,223
Posted By Dick Fisher

I must admit that as a fairly frequent flyer, I...

I must admit that as a fairly frequent flyer, I always carry my boarding card/piece of paper in an easily accessible place, because if I don't, I know I'll be asked for it! To avoid any delays to me...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Dec 2012, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,699
Posted By Dick Fisher

This is something we are doing, starting in...

This is something we are doing, starting in January 2013.

It has proven remarkably easy. Once we decided to go East to West, we talked with Trailfinders (as suggested) and they were able to very...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Nov 2012, 16:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,772
Posted By Dick Fisher

Uncomplicated, unfussy, even for a newbie!

I have been using Xara Designer for nearly 30 years in its various iterations, originally as a design tool for producing website graphics. However, the software has developed to such an extent now,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Oct 2012, 18:49
Replies: 134
Views: 33,914
Posted By Dick Fisher

In an effort to be fair let's just take a look at...

In an effort to be fair let's just take a look at one recent example of Siemens' prowess as a global business.



Siemens great, Ryanair rubbish? Think again.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2012, 17:39
Replies: 95
Views: 17,200
Posted By Dick Fisher

What pathetic "reasons" for not flying them. Over...

What pathetic "reasons" for not flying them. Over 70m people choose to do the other thing every year, at reasonable cost, in fairly new aircraft, supervised by staff who have a vested interest in the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Jan 2012, 15:32
Replies: 1,259
Views: 188,185
Posted By Dick Fisher

Good thought! Unfortunately, the "join" button is...

Good thought! Unfortunately, the "join" button is greyed out until after eight digits have been entered.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Jan 2012, 12:32
Replies: 1,259
Views: 188,185
Posted By Dick Fisher

Wireless extenders and Ipads

I run ADSL through a D-Link DSL-G604T router/modem, and to this router, I have connected a wireless extender system that distributes the signal through the mains around my home.

Although my...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Dec 2011, 18:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,891
Posted By Dick Fisher

Smile Have you tried here? Aces High Collectables...

Have you tried here?
Aces High Collectables Diecast - Aviation Archive - Model Aircraft Collectables (http://www.aceshighcollectables.com/default.asp?s=mukljm446020&)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Nov 2010, 18:36
Replies: 3,561
Views: 1,213,152
Posted By Dick Fisher

Carcassonne (CCF)

As a regular on this Ryanair flight for the last 5 years, does anyone know what the plan is for next year?

I've browsed the schedule for Spring next year, and it looks like a 3 times a week...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Apr 2010, 18:52
Replies: 1
Views: 571
Posted By Dick Fisher

Can't browse - but can hear internet radio

When in France, I use an ADSL service delivered through a wireless router. This usually works perfectly until the browser delivers the immortal phrase "can't connect to the website at "...." etc."
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Feb 2010, 18:26
Replies: 13
Views: 1,554
Posted By Dick Fisher

Frankly James, I find it amazing that despite the...

Frankly James, I find it amazing that despite the fact that no other LCO flies to Carcassonne, I can (and just have) booked a return flight EMA-CCF for a base price of £18.00

And past experience -...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
24th Jan 2010, 16:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By Dick Fisher

Which PC case?

I'm stuck. I ordered a new computer and influenced by looks, ended up with a case that's about twice the size of the motherboard inside!

Not a problem at present as it sits under my desk - just....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Nov 2009, 17:48
Replies: 11
Views: 4,960
Posted By Dick Fisher

I'm a regular on this service (6/7 times p.a.)...

I'm a regular on this service (6/7 times p.a.) and on my last trip in the middle of October, we actually held at the marker for two long circuits, as a Dublin flight had arrived just a few minutes...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Oct 2009, 15:16
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By Dick Fisher

Variable download speed

My ISP is a national cable TV supplier and my download speeds are generally consistently good. However, today I have started to download some files (around 100mb in size each) using Scrubbu software....
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Oct 2009, 18:47
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By Dick Fisher

For great vector work, 3D, basic photo...

For great vector work, 3D, basic photo manipulation and a speed of operation that's the fastest of any software I've used, visit Graphics Software by Xara (http://www.xara.com) for Xara Xtreme. I've...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Aug 2009, 17:22
Replies: 23
Views: 2,149
Posted By Dick Fisher

Another free service which has proven useful and...

Another free service which has proven useful and reliable is here:
Get a Free Email Address - Create a Free Email Account - Topmail (http://www.topmail.co.uk)
I have no association with them apart...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jun 2009, 16:06
Replies: 21
Views: 2,135
Posted By Dick Fisher

Isn't the whole cost issue a non-question anyhow?...

Isn't the whole cost issue a non-question anyhow? It doesn't matter a jot to me if BA's flight to Malaga is cheaper than Ryanair or EasyJet's. Because I don't want to go there!

To be any use, a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Dec 2008, 18:48
Replies: 3
Views: 527
Posted By Dick Fisher

Which Internet Radio?

I am seriously considering buying one of these new-fangled web radio boxes that provide internet radio using my local wireless network, and which will also play music files from my laptop.

Trouble...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Nov 2008, 18:39
Replies: 25
Views: 2,777
Posted By Dick Fisher

I have radios of almost every description at...

I have radios of almost every description at present - DAB/AM-FM/Internet - and I am an avide radio listener.

However, I still want to invest in one of those new-fangled internet radio thingies...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jul 2008, 18:52
Replies: 14
Views: 939
Posted By Dick Fisher

Cool A friend recently did the same trip that you're...

A friend recently did the same trip that you're planning from Birmingham (BHX) using Emirates. She was chauffeur driven to the airport (both ends), changed in Dubai and stopped for a few days in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jun 2008, 18:39
Replies: 2,623
Views: 425,154
Posted By Dick Fisher

I suspect that the reason for this was more to do...

I suspect that the reason for this was more to do with AA having seen off the low cost, long-haul challengers Maxjet and Eos. Long-established airlines like AA do not like usurpers on what they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jun 2008, 17:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,465
Posted By Dick Fisher

I was there on Sunday awaiting an East Midlands...

I was there on Sunday awaiting an East Midlands departure when (from what I could tell) virtually every worker stopped work. Security closed down, check in desks were left empty and the staff...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Feb 2008, 18:17
Replies: 6
Views: 660
Posted By Dick Fisher

IMHO, you won't get much better than the Xara...

IMHO, you won't get much better than the Xara range of products.

I've used them for fifteen years (or more) and have found them to be the most useful graphics tool for vector drawing and creating...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
22nd Sep 2007, 11:25
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By Dick Fisher

As an avid Flight Simmer, I have found this...

As an avid Flight Simmer, I have found this company to be a great source of the most unusual and out of the way airports.
http://www.navigraph.com/www/default.asp (http://www.navigraph.com)
The...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Sep 2007, 15:40
Replies: 6
Views: 974
Posted By Dick Fisher

This is not just a yarn. Believe me, it works. ...

This is not just a yarn. Believe me, it works.

I suffered a boot failure recently on a Seagate drive and after checking the usual stuff, I removed the drive to the freezer for an hour, then...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jul 2007, 14:35
Replies: 21
Views: 3,567
Posted By Dick Fisher

My only experience of Duo was a flight to Geneva...

My only experience of Duo was a flight to Geneva and back. Very early check-in at Birmingham and only a handful of us walked out to the aircraft.

I had just about settled into my seat, when there...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Jul 2007, 18:33
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By Dick Fisher

I have no particular axe to grind when it comes...

I have no particular axe to grind when it comes to laptops, but I am writing this on an Acer Aspire 1800, which I've owned for 2 years. It has 3.2ghz P4 processor and 2gb of RAM. Graphics are 128mb...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Jul 2007, 18:24
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By Dick Fisher

First question. Does your Internet Service...

First question. Does your Internet Service Provider impose a limit on the mailbox size they provide you with?

Secondly, if people are attempting to send you large files and your mailbox is...
Forum: Questions
29th May 2007, 17:50
Replies: 2
Views: 877
Posted By Dick Fisher

Even more useful is this one!...

Even more useful is this one! http://www.reportingpoints.info/:ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th May 2007, 18:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,011
Posted By Dick Fisher

Having flown Ryanair yesterday and read their...

Having flown Ryanair yesterday and read their magazine, I would guess that it's to do with their on-time performance figures. They seemed impressive to me although I can't remember exactly what they...
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