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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Dec 2010, 14:37
Replies: 122
Views: 24,278
Posted By martinidoc

Tried going on BA.com? don't bother, about as...

Tried going on BA.com? don't bother, about as useful as trying to go the airport.

Extract from the BA home page:

"Please do not go to the airport unless you have a confirmed booking on a flight...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Dec 2010, 11:46
Replies: 122
Views: 24,278
Posted By martinidoc

Angry Wonder why there was a differential effect with...

Wonder why there was a differential effect with T5 being closed earlier and for longer. Could it be that the specification of service level agreed between BAA and BA was inadequate? Why did BA cancel...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Nov 2010, 05:30
Replies: 61
Views: 16,370
Posted By martinidoc

I departed ncl yesterday am. Very little snow but...

I departed ncl yesterday am. Very little snow but seemed to take a long time to clear runway. Before the Copenhagen/Parkin cuts about 5 yrs ago there enough ploughs to keep rwy and taxiways clear...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Oct 2008, 14:52
Replies: 2,623
Views: 425,062
Posted By martinidoc

Can anyone tell me if there are going to be any...

Can anyone tell me if there are going to be any EZY NCL-NCE flights over winter, particularly in March 2009? If not anyone else doing that route?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2008, 09:06
Replies: 787
Views: 240,078
Posted By martinidoc

I am not sure why the "Branson" plan is being...

I am not sure why the "Branson" plan is being slammed. It seems to me to be common sense. The CAA use the ring fenced bonding fund (£42M)to ensure that the A/C repatriate all, in interim...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2008, 17:01
Replies: 50
Views: 6,403
Posted By martinidoc

Sounds like they need a few traffic wardens with...

Sounds like they need a few traffic wardens with webcams on their helmets, and a few deterent punitive sentences/fines to prevent people "dumping stuff".
Go back to "if guidance not on" P1 takes...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2008, 14:28
Replies: 131
Views: 30,092
Posted By martinidoc

I write on this occasion as a sad 10 year Gold...

I write on this occasion as a sad 10 year Gold Exec, who has tried despite the troubles to be a loyal customer of this once proud National carrier. True, my allegiance is derived to some extent from...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2008, 19:49
Replies: 2,623
Views: 425,062
Posted By martinidoc

As one of the P/T Destructors I must say that...

As one of the P/T Destructors I must say that with very rare exception ATC do an excellent job in coordinating local GA with commercial traffic. If anything, albeit anecdtotaly, coordination has...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2007, 10:43
Replies: 57
Views: 8,877
Posted By martinidoc

The thing that worries me is that if there is a...

The thing that worries me is that if there is a real possibility of mobile phones interfering with critical A/C systems, then I do not believe that the present procedures, which simply involve an...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Aug 2007, 08:30
Replies: 36
Views: 4,460
Posted By martinidoc

PFLs before first solo?

It has recently been suggested in some quarters, that we should be teaching PFLs prior to first solo. During circuit training we teach, EFATO and glide approaches, and we indicate how to deal with an...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Jul 2007, 11:28
Replies: 10
Views: 1,251
Posted By martinidoc

I too just do Sunday's (with occassional extras)....

I too just do Sunday's (with occassional extras). I have found it immensley enjoyable, and have had the priviledge of progressing numerous students through their PPL courses and getting lots of Trial...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2007, 08:46
Replies: 9
Views: 5,627
Posted By martinidoc

Mike Bagshaw (Prof of Aviation Medicine)...

Mike Bagshaw (Prof of Aviation Medicine) Practices just round the corner from Gatwick
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2007, 12:02
Replies: 128
Views: 30,405
Posted By martinidoc

Breaking News!!! From long suffering BA SLF ...

Breaking News!!! From long suffering BA SLF

Reports are coming in that the BA 1321 arrived at LHR on stand T1 5A within 1minute of scheduled arrival. Guidance system working, airbridge working,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th May 2007, 11:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,397
Posted By martinidoc

No it isn't hard. No you do not need to be a...

No it isn't hard. No you do not need to be a great after dinner speaker, or Churchillian orator. You will be taught appropriate techniques to deliver ground based and flying based teaching. The...
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2007, 10:33
Replies: 69
Views: 13,257
Posted By martinidoc

Scooter Boy: "This report is just more evidence...

Scooter Boy:
"This report is just more evidence for those members of the public who think all private pilots are idiots"
Are you sure it was a private pilot? I think we need to wait and see what...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Nov 2006, 08:41
Replies: 307
Views: 52,697
Posted By martinidoc

It has been suggested that the NCL-LGW route made...

It has been suggested that the NCL-LGW route made a loss, the question must be why? The same argument was used when BA ditched Bristol Birmingham, Belfast, Aberdeen, Southampton, Plymouth, Paris,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Aug 2006, 11:31
Replies: 29
Views: 3,610
Posted By martinidoc

The PoH or Manual will contain details of defects...

The PoH or Manual will contain details of defects which may be deferred and what flight conditions are permissible. At our FTO, this is supplemented for local operations and includes details of what...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Aug 2006, 11:06
Replies: 44
Views: 5,617
Posted By martinidoc

The "teaching skills" bit of my FI course was...

The "teaching skills" bit of my FI course was fairly basic and old fashionned. Teaching techniques have moved on, and indeed variation in techniques using different environments for specific...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Aug 2006, 10:29
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,031
Posted By martinidoc

What the guidance doesn't make very clear is the...

What the guidance doesn't make very clear is the position for tablet (non-liquid) prescription medication . This is not apparently banned, but nor is it expressly permitted. Since it is liquids which...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2006, 11:44
Replies: 10
Views: 6,005
Posted By martinidoc

I know this is only a "Rumour Network" and I know...

I know this is only a "Rumour Network" and I know that this individual was initially named in an overseas comunique. I know that Chanel 4 news and others have run pieces giving trivial profiles of...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2006, 09:42
Replies: 1,031
Views: 244,031
Posted By martinidoc

Mobiles were being allowed through at EGNT...

Mobiles were being allowed through at EGNT earlier, not sure whether they have now stopped this.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2006, 09:55
Replies: 17
Views: 1,960
Posted By martinidoc

Not quite sure why you rule out Le2K. If you...

Not quite sure why you rule out Le2K.
If you reconsider, a 15-20 minute taxi ride away is the Chateau Montrieul at Montrieul sur Mer (Inland not on the sea!). This is the most idyllic setting and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jul 2006, 14:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,668
Posted By martinidoc

"airlines are concentrating on making money...

"airlines are concentrating on making money during the summer."
Well except Easy who seem to be cancelling flights left right and centre because they have used up too many pilot hours (allegedly).
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2006, 09:13
Replies: 24
Views: 3,130
Posted By martinidoc

For stress free flying, glorious unspoilt...

For stress free flying, glorious unspoilt countryside and coastlines, not to mention pubs, bacon butties and much more, I recommend the NE of England.
Base yourself in Newcastle. (You can fly there...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2006, 15:32
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By martinidoc

My wife and I did a day of float pane instruction...

My wife and I did a day of float pane instruction last year from Vanvouver with Oceanair (http://www.oceanair.ca/). We were staying in Vancouver itself, so got the instructor to fly over and pick us...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2006, 15:20
Replies: 42
Views: 6,443
Posted By martinidoc

The procedure requires outbound tracking of the...

The procedure requires outbound tracking of the 099 NDB radial.
The other important bit of the procedure which requires the NDB is the missed approach which requires climb ahead and turn left to...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Aug 2005, 15:36
Replies: 48
Views: 16,432
Posted By martinidoc

From CAP 413 Types of emergency "b)...

From CAP 413

Types of emergency

"b) Urgency A condition concerning the safety of an aircraft or other vehicle, or of some person on board or within sight, but does not require immediate...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2005, 11:21
Replies: 48
Views: 16,432
Posted By martinidoc

As a BA frequent flyer I have never been afraid...

As a BA frequent flyer I have never been afraid of criticising BA.
However on this occassion I think A330 has been somewhat unfair.

As a surgeon, I should point out the the captain took this...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2005, 07:19
Replies: 21
Views: 2,888
Posted By martinidoc

Bahrain Lad I think what we all want is a...

Bahrain Lad

I think what we all want is a fair deal and maximum utilisation of what we all recognise to be an increasingly precious resource.

What I was suggesting has in any case been muted in...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2005, 13:17
Replies: 21
Views: 2,888
Posted By martinidoc

Glad that someone has indeed checked the date of...

Glad that someone has indeed checked the date of my original post.

However the problem of landing fees remains, and as we approach the summer months the "peak" period charging will again hit PPLs...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2005, 10:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,073
Posted By martinidoc

Stayed at the westminster last year. over-priced...

Stayed at the westminster last year. over-priced and definitely faded edwardian (not so charming). Would not recommend.

Chateaux Montreuil (Relais) with 1 or 2 michelin stars my favourate...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2005, 10:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,156
Posted By martinidoc

I had the same problem last summer. I think the...

I had the same problem last summer. I think the problem lies with the CAA letter of validation sent to the FSDO. On mine this stated that my JAA class I medical had expired even though it had not...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2005, 08:06
Replies: 1,069
Views: 161,872
Posted By martinidoc

I spoke to Storm a few months ago (who owns...

I spoke to Storm a few months ago (who owns Eshott airfield), and he gave me the impression that he would certainly consider PPL training, if it were feasible. He indicated that as far as his present...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2005, 13:44
Replies: 1,069
Views: 161,872
Posted By martinidoc

I can confirm H999's sighting of Mr Golfin and...

I can confirm H999's sighting of Mr Golfin and RMT at the aero club yesterday afternoon. Anthony from the bar was also there, so I presume a coordinated proposal was being discussed.

I would...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2004, 13:09
Replies: 1,069
Views: 161,872
Posted By martinidoc

jwforeman definitely no school aircraft...

jwforeman

definitely no school aircraft flying, but several private aircraft N95TA, Jet Provost G AY and G BH the PA 28 from Northumbria, have all been up today.

Sorry
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