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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2018, 18:29
Replies: 8
Views: 2,471
Posted By avturboy

vehicle access to UK ramps

I've just been told about a change in procedure when taking a vehicle airside in the UK, not sure what I've been told is correct or if someone is pulling my leg.

When taking a vehicle airside it...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Sep 2017, 11:28
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,227,275
Posted By avturboy

MOL talks about a "significant management...

MOL talks about a "significant management failure" which is true (if not possibly an understatement), but this problem has not arisen at the turn of a switch, it must have been building for some...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Nov 2015, 01:00
Replies: 120
Views: 31,708
Posted By avturboy

No, sadly that was never part of the plan. ...

No, sadly that was never part of the plan.

Heritage centre is due to open soon, but XM603 will be an outside exhibit.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2015, 12:23
Replies: 75
Views: 16,089
Posted By avturboy

Surely different weather criteria were considered...

Surely different weather criteria were considered resulting in alternative plans ... very disappointing.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th May 2015, 15:30
Replies: 120
Views: 31,708
Posted By avturboy

I've just been to see how things look today, it's...

I've just been to see how things look today, it's heartbreaking to see the demolition progress, about 50% of Avro House (the newer building) is now gone, can been seen from the lane which runs down...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Apr 2015, 14:59
Replies: 120
Views: 31,708
Posted By avturboy

Drove past the main gates a couple days ago, seem...

Drove past the main gates a couple days ago, seem so odd not to see the buildings. :{

Does anyone know if they intend to keep the more recently built Avro House, perhaps with a view to...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2015, 16:20
Replies: 45
Views: 9,871
Posted By avturboy

That is exactly the point I was trying to make,...

That is exactly the point I was trying to make, the cause of the misfuelling activity itself must be subject to root cause investigation.

As a result of such investigations then procedures are...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2015, 15:39
Replies: 45
Views: 9,871
Posted By avturboy

This is one of the well known ambiguities which...

This is one of the well known ambiguities which can lead to misfueling, for that reason in training that I have been involved the issue is highlighted and then fuelling operators are told to ignore...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2015, 01:54
Replies: 53
Views: 17,980
Posted By avturboy

NutLoose +1 ... agree with your summary, saved me...

NutLoose +1 ... agree with your summary, saved me writing!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Mar 2015, 19:15
Replies: 16
Views: 4,092
Posted By avturboy

Dr J, I understand where you are coming from....

Dr J, I understand where you are coming from. However as a member of the working population for over 42 years, and not being one of those with a vocational leaning from day one (i.e. I've been around...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2015, 19:10
Replies: 45
Views: 9,871
Posted By avturboy

I doubt that any research has been done, better...

I doubt that any research has been done, better to focus on getting the correct grade of fuel in the tank in the first place, however I understand your point.

I think the problem is that if we...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2015, 23:04
Replies: 45
Views: 9,871
Posted By avturboy

I fully agree, then you apply root cause analysis...

I fully agree, then you apply root cause analysis to the actual 'mis-fuelling' activity to identify the cause(s) then we're in a good place to develop some control to eliminate, or at least reduce...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Mar 2015, 00:09
Replies: 16
Views: 4,092
Posted By avturboy

A good motivation and you are no doubt correct...

A good motivation and you are no doubt correct that some folks will be interested (whatever this highly competitive rate of pay is). The cynic in me suspects that those offering the job know there...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Mar 2015, 22:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,092
Posted By avturboy

Another sickening reality of the modern...

Another sickening reality of the modern employment situation is the inclusion of this line in the TAS jobs adverts ....

"Only applicants who are invited to interview will be contacted, if you have...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Mar 2015, 18:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,396
Posted By avturboy

Just one point to keep in mind of considering...

Just one point to keep in mind of considering older Macs.

There have been many references to upgrading both RAM and hard drive, but remember that not all Macs are upgradable.

I have a Mid 12...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Mar 2015, 09:13
Replies: 130
Views: 43,542
Posted By avturboy

Don't worry the bean counters are on to it! ...

Don't worry the bean counters are on to it!

Many years ago fuellers were employed by the oil co's and t&c's were great, but now all fuellers are employed by contracting companies and slowly but...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2015, 21:53
Replies: 120
Views: 31,708
Posted By avturboy

I use the Stockport to Euston service quite...

I use the Stockport to Euston service quite often, as do member of my family, in round number the journey is two hours, which is great. HS2 may offer to improve this, but in reality the numbers...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2015, 02:37
Replies: 120
Views: 31,708
Posted By avturboy

On the east side of the A34 bypass, opposite to...

On the east side of the A34 bypass, opposite to the Handforth Dean retail area and running south towards Wilmslow.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2015, 23:47
Replies: 2,913
Views: 968,929
Posted By avturboy

Simple question ... having visited Caernarfon...

Simple question ... having visited Caernarfon today I see the building is complete, when do ops start there?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2015, 12:42
Replies: 18
Views: 4,463
Posted By avturboy

It's like first prize in the political Darwin...

It's like first prize in the political Darwin Awards!

I wonder how his constituents feel about his claims to have so much spare time to offer?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2015, 10:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By avturboy

What was the Northolt ruling please?

What was the Northolt ruling please?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2014, 22:37
Replies: 360
Views: 145,334
Posted By avturboy

Interesting item on BBC North West Tonight, this...

Interesting item on BBC North West Tonight, this evening. Pax very annoyed that they are still being required to pay the £10 head airport development fee ..

No one available from Balfour's or the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Aug 2014, 12:24
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,627
Posted By avturboy

My daughter lives at Bredbury, under the MAN 23R...

My daughter lives at Bredbury, under the MAN 23R flightpath, she just called me to say she'd seen the Qatar airways with a military jet "flying in circles around it" ... look forward to seeing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2014, 00:41
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,627
Posted By avturboy

I am gob smacked at the timing of this closure by...

I am gob smacked at the timing of this closure by the Highways Agency. The bridge has been in place for 40 years, it is not in immediate danger of collapse, this could have been timed for later in...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
2nd Aug 2014, 00:20
Replies: 49
Views: 26,825
Posted By avturboy

Talk about a fight to the bottom, anyone who...

Talk about a fight to the bottom, anyone who works on 'a ramp' in the UK knows this has been on the cards for a long time. For the problem to get so large that the consequences are now national new...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2014, 10:28
Replies: 24
Views: 7,646
Posted By avturboy

Thoughts to the family first and foremost. ...

Thoughts to the family first and foremost.

It appears the point of impact is on 25, perhaps about 100 metres along (judging by the position of the cars in the background), given that it was a...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Dec 2013, 15:55
Replies: 13
Views: 3,992
Posted By avturboy

There is usually a document called a service...

There is usually a document called a service level agreement in place which is an appendix to the contract between the airline and the fuel supplier, this determines the level of activity that the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2013, 11:31
Replies: 2,560
Views: 776,034
Posted By avturboy

That's the problem with the volatile business...

That's the problem with the volatile business model, in this instance (if true) there may be a problem 'down the line' but it's PIK that suffers.

From a PIK's perspective better to have FR than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Sep 2013, 13:43
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,627
Posted By avturboy

Thanks :ok:

Thanks :ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Sep 2013, 22:00
Replies: 4,582
Views: 1,367,627
Posted By avturboy

Sorry if this sounds a bit vague .. but whose was...

Sorry if this sounds a bit vague .. but whose was the A340 late this afternoon wearing the highly colourful paint job including black and white chequers on the rear fuselage and tail ...?

I live...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Sep 2013, 21:46
Replies: 26
Views: 5,605
Posted By avturboy

I lost my Nikon DSLR and lenses to my younger...

I lost my Nikon DSLR and lenses to my younger daughter in pursuance of her degree studies ...

That left me with just my Canon Powershot SX220HS compact which is without doubt an excellent camera,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Sep 2013, 10:34
Replies: 2,560
Views: 776,034
Posted By avturboy

I'm not for one minute suggesting they wouldn't...

I'm not for one minute suggesting they wouldn't be allowed to build, I am simply making the observation that working airside at a commercial airport is not without it's problems.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2013, 18:15
Replies: 2,560
Views: 776,034
Posted By avturboy

Well I've worked airside many times at PIK but...

Well I've worked airside many times at PIK but not in the last year; I hope you are right. If they could agree a fenced of working area then that would work, but it's perimeter will still have to be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2013, 13:59
Replies: 2,560
Views: 776,034
Posted By avturboy

That'll be a nightmare for the construction crew,...

That'll be a nightmare for the construction crew, working airside at a commercial airport. :uhoh:

Airside passes, background checks, tools of the trade passes, vehicle escorts ... it'll add time...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2013, 08:15
Replies: 2,913
Views: 968,929
Posted By avturboy

What about details such as planning permission,...

What about details such as planning permission, is it taken for granted that there will be on objections?

Also take Caernarfon, it doesn't have the best road access, there is a road but it's...
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