PPRuNe Forums - Search Results

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

 
Search: Posts Made By: CaptAirProx
Showing results 1 to 35 of 299
Search took 0.02 seconds.
16th Aug 2016, 08:59
Replies: 16
Views: 5,203
Posted By CaptAirProx

I worked for AirOps - AirOps were the previous...

I worked for AirOps - AirOps were the previous AoC holder to operate for GoldCrest / Carlson Group etc. From memory they had 7 L1011's and two A300's. Based predominantly at LGW and MAN, but subbed...
2nd May 2013, 08:17
Replies: 752
Views: 606,497
Posted By CaptAirProx

Whybyflier et al, I believe the reason...

Whybyflier et al,

I believe the reason rudder is mentioned and used in some stall recovery methods, is because it is the yaw that develops at the point of stall due to the sudden increase in drag...
20th Oct 2012, 07:52
Replies: 30
Views: 6,035
Posted By CaptAirProx

As an examiner I have not had one piece of comms...

As an examiner I have not had one piece of comms from the CAA about this, I heard through one of the schools I am affiliated and also through the email notification I have signed up to for Licensing,...
22nd Jul 2012, 09:30
Replies: 1,623
Views: 607,610
Posted By CaptAirProx

GCIlover - I agree 10mins 'should' be enough time...

GCIlover - I agree 10mins 'should' be enough time if firstly you know exactly where you are going, secondly all you are doing is dropping off - ie chuck em out the car and finally can be arsed with...
21st Jul 2012, 11:20
Replies: 1,623
Views: 607,610
Posted By CaptAirProx

I wish BAA would sell it - allowing a far more...

I wish BAA would sell it - allowing a far more realistic management to come in and steer the airport. I feel BAA are slowly driving the airlines customers away with their half baked ideas of traffic...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Jun 2012, 10:53
Replies: 48
Views: 15,478
Posted By CaptAirProx

easyflyer I could not agree more with you! ...

easyflyer I could not agree more with you!

Equally someone mentioned personal life should not come into the workplace. I could not disagree more. Taking flightdeck for example, two crew sat...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Jun 2012, 22:11
Replies: 48
Views: 15,478
Posted By CaptAirProx

Unfortunately Lone_Ranger it isn't as simple as...

Unfortunately Lone_Ranger it isn't as simple as you suggest.

My experience of any crew working together and this is the same surely for any unit of staff who work in a 'team' environment,...
30th May 2012, 07:58
Replies: 1,623
Views: 607,610
Posted By CaptAirProx

It is all very well building new taxiways etc but...

It is all very well building new taxiways etc but the ATC system in place needs to know how best to make the most of such assets. Personally I feel that this is not the case with the current system....
29th May 2012, 22:02
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,916,739
Posted By CaptAirProx

From the discription above it sounds less than...

From the discription above it sounds less than what happened to DO a few years back, that required a rather large plate about 2m square to get it back to EXT afterwhich the whole starboard skin from...
5th Jan 2012, 22:23
Replies: 1,623
Views: 607,610
Posted By CaptAirProx

Osbo - don't worry the 'clutching at straws'...

Osbo - don't worry the 'clutching at straws' reference was not intended to be personal.

If you go onto the Q400 Perf section, ignore the destination charts and go for the link ALL OTHER...
5th Jan 2012, 11:00
Replies: 1,623
Views: 607,610
Posted By CaptAirProx

Hang on osbo, if we are clutching at straws which...

Hang on osbo, if we are clutching at straws which is what we would be to gain the performance we require the Dash example if not correct.

Taking the Flap 10 Bleeds off Alternate 20 emerg turn @10c...
27th Oct 2010, 15:46
Replies: 86
Views: 19,368
Posted By CaptAirProx

Maxalphaboy, I have done a search of AAIB...

Maxalphaboy,

I have done a search of AAIB reports involving BEE in Greece and the only one I note had nothing to do with 'nearly' landing at the wrong airport. Without throwing stones the...
26th Oct 2010, 17:35
Replies: 86
Views: 19,368
Posted By CaptAirProx

SVoa, I only know of one incident that...

SVoa,

I only know of one incident that matches what you imply, and the airline involved was not flybe!! Contractor yes but not flybe. Of course I could be wrong as I am not perfect either!
20th Oct 2010, 14:41
Replies: 119
Views: 56,107
Posted By CaptAirProx

I agree with the likes of Genghis that we should...

I agree with the likes of Genghis that we should make people more aware of the aircraft operation in question rather than teach a one size fits all. I do not buy the argument that states the manual...
9th Sep 2010, 15:51
Replies: 270
Views: 87,387
Posted By CaptAirProx

Slickster, Thanks for that. Well perhaps...

Slickster,

Thanks for that. Well perhaps this is something BA should look into. With my operator we encourage interaction with the staff the other side of the door no matter that they have been...
9th Sep 2010, 14:47
Replies: 270
Views: 87,387
Posted By CaptAirProx

May I take a different angle. I can't find...

May I take a different angle.

I can't find any discussion here mentioning why the cabin crew did not alert the flight deck by a company SOP alert function?? I assume that as the pax concerned...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2010, 15:37
Replies: 144
Views: 52,951
Posted By CaptAirProx

Oh great - maybe I shall see her gear doors...

Oh great - maybe I shall see her gear doors raised once again. There is still pressure in the tyres too.

I have pictures taken today if they are of interest....

And I can get more close ups...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Mar 2010, 13:35
Replies: 144
Views: 52,951
Posted By CaptAirProx

Well having worked on several for a few years, I...

Well having worked on several for a few years, I can still say she was the best.

So much so that when I visit Kavala, Greece, I struggle to complete the checklist or write the techlog as I stare...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Nov 2009, 08:21
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,114,187
Posted By CaptAirProx

It nearly made me gag when I heard the other day...

It nearly made me gag when I heard the other day a union spokesman on an interview on the radio say "why does BA management have to be so draconian?"

Crikey - call me old fashioned and ill...
20th Jul 2008, 22:26
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By CaptAirProx

BEagle, I tended to agree with your...

BEagle,

I tended to agree with your statement regarding Examiners not being able to issue a rating until this farcical changeover happened.

I have been told in writing after the CAA turned away...
20th Apr 2008, 08:37
Replies: 50
Views: 5,634
Posted By CaptAirProx

Silenthandover, I must admit that as much as...

Silenthandover,

I must admit that as much as Farnborough are generally always helpful and always very busy I do feel that quite often they are TOO helpful.

I spend many a day briefing my...
20th Apr 2008, 08:17
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By CaptAirProx

Yup in a nutshell. However it is up to you...

Yup in a nutshell.

However it is up to you if you want to change over prior to that. Provided you stay 'current' on the old system any examiner can then transfer you over to the new. Starting...
24th Nov 2007, 21:51
Replies: 67
Views: 77,322
Posted By CaptAirProx

From my experience of DRAG, wheeler landings are...

From my experience of DRAG, wheeler landings are a doddle. That springy undercarriage takes all the energy out of a slightly mis-judged RoD, resulting in less pitch up tendancies. Nice aircraft...
6th May 2007, 09:38
Replies: 258
Views: 65,679
Posted By CaptAirProx

Must say I was sad to hear a dispatcher with whom...

Must say I was sad to hear a dispatcher with whom I was having a drink with last night down the boozer make comment about the suspect "dont want to be here crews".

I must stress I have had no...
22nd Mar 2007, 10:23
Replies: 29
Views: 3,662
Posted By CaptAirProx

Bose - In relation to the £13 Per Hour you have...

Bose - In relation to the £13 Per Hour you have missed one crucial point.

From my experience of four flying schools I have worked for, 100% pay for the flying hour, which when slotted into a...
13th Feb 2007, 13:28
Replies: 19
Views: 5,527
Posted By CaptAirProx

Shadow FLight Centre at Old Sarum - Fiona...

Shadow FLight Centre at Old Sarum - Fiona Luckhurst.

A well respected, likeable and talented pilot, instructor and examiner. You should consider her seriously...She is strict but with a heart of...
8th Dec 2006, 21:32
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By CaptAirProx

Cherbourg? Luc who runs the airport restaurant...

Cherbourg? Luc who runs the airport restaurant and bar has his own wine shop within it...And he sells a lot of decent vino too AND he will deliver it to the aircraft..

Sorted - and while you...
19th Nov 2006, 09:38
Replies: 90
Views: 22,068
Posted By CaptAirProx

Yes my point entirely. By shouting it out on...

Yes my point entirely.

By shouting it out on here do you really think this is going to help the "save Lower Upham Campaign"?

If you are not happy - don't shout it to the locals from here but...
18th Nov 2006, 20:52
Replies: 90
Views: 22,068
Posted By CaptAirProx

TCAS - and any others. Any movements made or...

TCAS - and any others.

Any movements made or proposed to be made at Lower Upham are made with prior consent with the airfield owner....End of.

If you have issue, please take it up with the...
18th Nov 2006, 09:34
Replies: 90
Views: 22,068
Posted By CaptAirProx

Nope, afraid not.

Nope, afraid not.
17th Nov 2006, 22:09
Replies: 90
Views: 22,068
Posted By CaptAirProx

TCAS it is certainly fact that the aircraft you...

TCAS it is certainly fact that the aircraft you mention had nothing to do with Solent Flight. It was a private aircraft there.

As to speculation regarding Lee On Solent - it is all speculation...
15th Nov 2006, 15:53
Replies: 920
Views: 207,033
Posted By CaptAirProx

I find it interesting that someone like HB who...

I find it interesting that someone like HB who has proudly announced they have moved onto bigger and better things in their life professionally, still find the urge to revisit that good old haunt...
8th Oct 2006, 18:40
Replies: 19
Views: 2,293
Posted By CaptAirProx

Dunno what all the fuss is about - I have...

Dunno what all the fuss is about - I have experience of three schools doing exactly this in the past. Two of which still do. And the CAA are happy as schools play it by the rules. Sounds like a...
19th Aug 2006, 12:23
Replies: 21
Views: 2,815
Posted By CaptAirProx

KK, I understand where you're coming from. ...

KK,

I understand where you're coming from. If this bloke knocked on my door and he came across as a mature lad then the age thing is irrelevent to the customer. I may not employ him full time...
19th Aug 2006, 11:48
Replies: 21
Views: 2,815
Posted By CaptAirProx

BEagle, Surely with the right 'Top Cover'...

BEagle,

Surely with the right 'Top Cover' from the CFI a 17yr old rookie could be guided into a very fine FI in the future. He may be lacking in life skills which would mean making sure he...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 299
 


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.