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Search: Posts Made By: Plank Cap
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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2023, 13:27
Replies: 16
Views: 5,425
Posted By Plank Cap

Sorry to hear. Ian was a real gent, who I...

Sorry to hear. Ian was a real gent, who I remember from Bond Longside days. Commiserations to all concerned.
Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2021, 10:54
Replies: 4
Views: 4,044
Posted By Plank Cap

Thanks all for the replies.

Thanks all for the replies.
Forum: French Forum
27th May 2021, 15:35
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By Plank Cap

French based pilots working in the Middle East

Any French based pilots working in the United Arab Emirates?

I am trying to find out about the situation regarding French income tax if owning a house in France but spending only 100 days per year...
Forum: Middle East
25th May 2021, 21:45
Replies: 4
Views: 4,044
Posted By Plank Cap

UAE Expat pilots Living in France and Tax

Hi All,

Anyone know if the French tax authorities allow for mitigating / reducing / alleviating income tax payments in France if flying in the Middle East? UAE specifically, for those spending...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2020, 19:05
Replies: 29
Views: 11,656
Posted By Plank Cap

Speaking personally having just returned to the...

Speaking personally having just returned to the coal face after eight months' furlough.........

I'm being afforded 7 sim sessions and a few less flights under the supervision of the company's...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2019, 11:16
Replies: 3
Views: 2,787
Posted By Plank Cap

H12

Can certainly see where the Huey family got its fuselage and rotor design from.... I guess the advent of small turbine engines killed off any further development of the piston H12?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2019, 10:00
Replies: 29
Views: 9,076
Posted By Plank Cap

S76 - flogging over the oggin

Flew 5000 hours of S76 time in various corners of the planet, various models. Lovely aircraft, the earlier A models usually the nicest handling, though when the French motors arrived reliability...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2018, 15:18
Replies: 28
Views: 7,499
Posted By Plank Cap

A certain Middle Eastern airline has the answer -...

A certain Middle Eastern airline has the answer - they provide Captain and First Officer (and cabin crew) with 'chauffeured' company transport to and from work for each duty, including simulator...
Forum: Middle East
27th Mar 2018, 09:59
Replies: 85
Views: 74,984
Posted By Plank Cap

Increased pay verses operating losses.

Interesting isn't it, I thought to myself as we taxied out past 12 parked pax 777s at DWC only 4 days ago.... they've been there for a while (months), presumably still accumulating monthly lease and...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2018, 10:44
Replies: 35
Views: 6,624
Posted By Plank Cap

Dreams and Company Safety Policy

Just cracked 20000 hours, ten years rotary and twenty fixed wing, and life takes a funny turn. Never had many concerns over bad dreams previously but now starting to have some fairly unpleasant...
Forum: Middle East
29th Dec 2017, 10:28
Replies: 4
Views: 6,368
Posted By Plank Cap

For the Love of God (or Allah) ....

Seriously, the guys running this circus are really working hard on lining up all the holes in the Swiss cheese. As each and every week brings more alarm and incredulity in the form of the latest...
Forum: Middle East
19th Dec 2017, 19:15
Replies: 20
Views: 15,073
Posted By Plank Cap

I think I'm going to vomit.........

Seriously, with all the recent, not to mention historical, poor treatment of the workforce what utterly deceptive, disingenuous, crass, insincere and deceitful total rubbish.

It's going to take...
Forum: Middle East
30th Nov 2017, 13:42
Replies: 74
Views: 74,733
Posted By Plank Cap

John Deere - improved 1st class package

Now that the 1st class tractor passengers can look forward to the new fully enclosed suites, announced with great fanfare at the DXB airshow, when might the poor old 380 first class pax hope to be...
Forum: Middle East
1st Oct 2017, 10:05
Replies: 21
Views: 20,684
Posted By Plank Cap

Started ....

September 1st. As suggested roster instability would be the norm. It is...
Forum: Middle East
20th Jun 2017, 11:23
Replies: 16
Views: 11,823
Posted By Plank Cap

EK banned from starting new routes in China for 6 months...

..... thank goodness :)
Forum: Middle East
11th Jun 2017, 07:51
Replies: 42
Views: 41,389
Posted By Plank Cap

EK and Doha

Would it be unchivalrous to suggest that EK might actually be saving money on the route, by pulling near empty A380s off Doha....?
Forum: Middle East
5th Jun 2017, 12:28
Replies: 197
Views: 252,160
Posted By Plank Cap

EK and QR fallout....

Some might suggest this is what happens when you send your top cultural ambassador over the water to help out..... we all knew it would end in tears!
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2017, 19:50
Replies: 27
Views: 9,368
Posted By Plank Cap

Spotter's corner....

Great pix!

Sorry for being a pedant, but curious to learn why the differences...? Some Gazelles with small vs. large end plates on the horizontal stabiliser, some with upturned engine exhaust...
Forum: Middle East
4th Apr 2017, 15:12
Replies: 95
Views: 90,321
Posted By Plank Cap

Commuting, doubt it.........

28 on, 13 off, yes all very well. But surely we know what's coming - " new freight dog acclimatisation requirements to have spent the previous 12 days in DXB prior to commencing duty ", for no...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Apr 2017, 10:44
Replies: 69
Views: 60,310
Posted By Plank Cap

Winning Meals make for Winning Deals...

Cloud Bunny, as a way of enticing yet more new recruits into the company, maybe time to bring back 'Is Your Dinner A Winner'...????!!
...
Forum: Middle East
30th Mar 2017, 05:21
Replies: 4
Views: 4,174
Posted By Plank Cap

Your friendly caring sharing UAE regulator wants to hear from you.....

Anonymity guaranteed......(?) They even offer feedback on your submitted reports .... now there's a novel concept.

https://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/rosi/_layouts/gcaa/rosigcaa/pages/VR_AppForm.aspx
Forum: Middle East
29th Mar 2017, 16:57
Replies: 10
Views: 7,559
Posted By Plank Cap

Wave away....

I always like to wave too, especially passing EGHQ, coming around the corner on taxiway J, approaching the Bravo stands. I use two fingers and aim my wave at the top floor offices........:ok:
Forum: Middle East
24th Mar 2017, 18:38
Replies: 69
Views: 60,310
Posted By Plank Cap

Stobart - truckers unite

Yes Stobart Truckers do come over but beware - the hours as previously limited on your tachographs won't even come close to what EK will want out of you, each day, week, month and year!

Meanwhile,...
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2017, 14:16
Replies: 39
Views: 32,772
Posted By Plank Cap

bringbackthe80s......

You are of course correct that 11 days at home may or may not be everybody's idea of a good lifestyle. The words 'good lifestyle' here are totally subjective, depending on one's expectations, and...
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2017, 03:39
Replies: 39
Views: 32,772
Posted By Plank Cap

New info from the Korean Roadshow in Dubai....

Well don't know if you'd call it new, but one ex-EK Captain now working for Korean gave a little presentation on the day, and is more than happy with his new life in Seoul, and his 11 consecutive...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2017, 06:14
Replies: 10
Views: 3,764
Posted By Plank Cap

HAI Dallas 2017

Dear All,

HAI about to start in Dallas - can't quite figure out from their website, but can anyone tell me if the show is open to the public specifically on the Monday (6th)?

Regards,

Plank...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2017, 19:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,019
Posted By Plank Cap

Stobart NTR ATR any info?

Dear All,

Any relevant info on the Stobart IOM contract being advertised most appreciated. Specifically as regards the ATR position, non type rated part time roster, LHS.

Thanks all.
Forum: Middle East
22nd Nov 2016, 13:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,940
Posted By Plank Cap

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Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2016, 10:52
Replies: 58
Views: 39,433
Posted By Plank Cap

Recruitment Propaganda ....

For those of you enjoying the recent recruitment videos, rest assured there are at least two more to come ..... I seem to remember a European chap in the 1930's (you know, the one who invaded...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2016, 10:45
Replies: 6
Views: 9,217
Posted By Plank Cap

440+ accepted the offer...

Yeah, and how many have resigned in the same time frame? Knowing this figure gives us a net pilot increase (or decrease!) number, the only relevant figure. This was the question I asked our leaders...
Forum: Middle East
25th Oct 2016, 09:23
Replies: 11
Views: 10,154
Posted By Plank Cap

6 months for physical assault causing grievous bodily harm.....

... and meanwhile the press here reports that a Turkish passenger passing through DXB airport fails the attitude test verbally with security / immigration staff, and is awarded 5 years in prison. ...
Forum: Middle East
21st Oct 2016, 16:16
Replies: 16
Views: 9,300
Posted By Plank Cap

STC

How utterly insulting, coming from an individual who in his senior position at the airline in question is largely responsible for some of the worst industry practices in existence today.
...
Forum: Middle East
17th Oct 2016, 08:01
Replies: 10
Views: 9,349
Posted By Plank Cap

Judgement considered 'regrettable'....

"An Emirates official said the commission’s judgment was regrettable and that the company is considering an appeal to the Central Labor Relations Commission."

Yes, strange isn't it that every time...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2016, 16:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,002
Posted By Plank Cap

Captain Steve Duffy

Blue skies Steve. RIP.
Forum: Middle East
10th Aug 2016, 01:01
Replies: 408
Views: 512,127
Posted By Plank Cap

Training budget.

Jennifer Anniston provided with US$ 5 million training budget, allegedly .... We hear she may now seek legal action as the company has recently removed her shower-plane from some US routes.
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