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Search: Posts Made By: Cuillin Hills
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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Mar 2024, 14:40
Replies: 47
Views: 15,917
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Yes, it was - they had to shut down an engine,...

Yes, it was - they had to shut down an engine, whilst climbing away, to get rid of all that nasty reverse thrust when one engine didn’t stow correctly. 😳
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Mar 2024, 14:22
Replies: 1,182
Views: 581,737
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Having become aware of a couple of recent...

Having become aware of a couple of recent resignations from my outfit to BA long-haul, I beg to differ.

It seems that the talent pool that BA can choose from is not as big as it used to be.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2023, 15:59
Replies: 11
Views: 4,914
Posted By Cuillin Hills

As someone stated earlier - some people have a...

As someone stated earlier - some people have a short memory.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Oct 2023, 18:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,521
Posted By Cuillin Hills

There used to be several Tristars parked at Taba,...

There used to be several Tristars parked at Taba, on the Eqyptian Sinai, a few years ago.

Not sure if they are still there.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2023, 16:55
Replies: 1,730
Views: 598,480
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Check out the difference between London Gatwick...

Check out the difference between London Gatwick and London Stansted departures this afternoon, on Flightradar24, following the UK ATC failure.

Gatwick EZY and BA short haul almost all cancelled...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2023, 16:18
Replies: 143
Views: 53,625
Posted By Cuillin Hills

​​​​​​….. it would be more accurate to say that...

​​​​​​….. it would be more accurate to say that the money flow went from Monarch Airlines to the ‘family’ - that was a major reason why the Company went downhill. All take and no investment by the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th May 2023, 09:12
Replies: 689
Views: 350,709
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Just before COVID (Feb 2020) they were operating...

Just before COVID (Feb 2020) they were operating 4 flights on a Saturday between Stansted and Geneva.

They cancelled two of them on the day one particular Saturday - I wasn’t very happy when I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th May 2023, 10:12
Replies: 508
Views: 334,702
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Totally agree! Aside from the Command, the...

Totally agree!

Aside from the Command, the income as a Captain will make life considerably easier in respect of mortgage applications, disposable income etc.

I have also scratched the long-haul...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Feb 2023, 17:58
Replies: 1,976
Views: 1,067,215
Posted By Cuillin Hills

………. and in Sharm or Hurghada you get to make...

………. and in Sharm or Hurghada you get to make friends with the friendly Russian family on the next sunbed - no thanks!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jan 2023, 12:38
Replies: 1,182
Views: 581,737
Posted By Cuillin Hills

This sort of comment makes me laugh - arrogance...

This sort of comment makes me laugh - arrogance at the highest level.

I have seen some excellent ex-colleagues join Big Airways over the last 30 years - and I have seen others pass selection who...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Oct 2022, 11:23
Replies: 26
Views: 6,237
Posted By Cuillin Hills

About a dozen years ago we used to night stop in...

About a dozen years ago we used to night stop in Sharm at one of the Naama Bay Hiltons.

We would check in early evening and, as you do, proceed to the bar.

The bar would be surrounded by...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Sep 2022, 10:55
Replies: 738
Views: 417,842
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Disagree For example, several years ago I...

Disagree

For example, several years ago I was told I had passed everything by Qatar and was likely a DEC for the B787.

Nothing heard from Qatar for 8 months then informed of a start date which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Sep 2022, 20:26
Replies: 119
Views: 28,968
Posted By Cuillin Hills

No Vulcan expert but don’t the spoilers get...

No Vulcan expert but don’t the spoilers get extended on landing (or RTOs) for additional weight on wheels (and increased braking efficiency)?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Sep 2022, 20:18
Replies: 1,297
Views: 427,613
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Basically, after about 1999, KLM lost almost all...

Basically, after about 1999, KLM lost almost all interest in London Stansted and managed to offload Buzz for a pittance to Ryanair a few years later.

They only wanted the UK connections in to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Aug 2022, 08:23
Replies: 1,297
Views: 427,613
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Tottenham Hale is reached in 35 minutes from/to...

Tottenham Hale is reached in 35 minutes from/to London Stansted - this gives direct connections on to the tube network.

Not everyone wishes to go to Liverpool Street/Central London/Victoria

...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2022, 21:19
Replies: 53
Views: 44,218
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Not necessarily - I have had a Left Hydraulic...

Not necessarily - I have had a Left Hydraulic fail on a B757 and retained about 14% HYD in the Left system due to the standpipe. This 14% was enough to retain full control of the NWS and taxi clear...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2021, 16:10
Replies: 1,860
Views: 878,965
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Spain insisting on all over-12s being double...

Spain insisting on all over-12s being double vaccinated has meant a large number of families not able to travel to Spain, as a family, and delaying or cancelling their break over the Christmas and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2021, 07:24
Replies: 3,633
Views: 752,899
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Just 20 minutes up the road is the delightful GA...

Just 20 minutes up the road is the delightful GA airfield of Fishburn - it also has a lovely cafe/restaurant that is popular amongst locals (and not so local people).

Views are available of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2021, 22:17
Replies: 124
Views: 27,067
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Just checked - join SVAS for £30 - unlimited...

Just checked - join SVAS for £30 - unlimited entry to the Collection for 12 months (apart from event days which still gain a discount).

No pleasing some people.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2021, 22:01
Replies: 124
Views: 27,067
Posted By Cuillin Hills

It has always been, quite rightly in my view,...

It has always been, quite rightly in my view, relaxed around Old Warden in respect of checking of who has bought a ticket and who hasn’t.

it was very easy to walk through the shop and onward to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2021, 19:48
Replies: 124
Views: 27,067
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Flying in to visit Old Warden, I believe, is...

Flying in to visit Old Warden, I believe, is exceptionally good value

From the website:

“The landing fee of just £10 also grants you and you passengers free access to the attractions (normal...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jun 2021, 07:53
Replies: 90
Views: 16,447
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Highly likely that it was a British Midland...

Highly likely that it was a British Midland Viscount (Midland 233/234/244 (tel:233/234/244)/245)


Most days of the week in the summer the Viscount would operate


East Midlands - Glasgow -...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd May 2021, 10:35
Replies: 195
Views: 49,443
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Covid variants are throughout Germany, Europe and...

Covid variants are throughout Germany, Europe and the world.

The UK is being unfairly penalised for being extremely efficient at finding these variants at an early stage - UK genome research leads...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Apr 2021, 12:01
Replies: 1,976
Views: 1,067,215
Posted By Cuillin Hills

I believe, as always, Jet2 are looking after...

I believe, as always, Jet2 are looking after their customers.

it may be disappointing news but any customer who is due to pay the balance for a holiday from early June until June 23 knows that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Apr 2021, 06:55
Replies: 689
Views: 350,709
Posted By Cuillin Hills

davidjohnson6 i don’t think the problem is,...

davidjohnson6

i don’t think the problem is, generally, leaving the UK - it is how to get back in again without major expense and potential disruption (on a very small number of occasions where a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2021, 16:13
Replies: 834
Views: 377,503
Posted By Cuillin Hills

I flew on a Swedish registered Air Ops A300B LGW...

I flew on a Swedish registered Air Ops A300B LGW to Dalaman about 1995.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2021, 21:04
Replies: 140
Views: 81,946
Posted By Cuillin Hills

That is one way of looking at it.

That is one way of looking at it.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Dec 2020, 08:05
Replies: 3,346
Views: 843,910
Posted By Cuillin Hills

GLCYZ It is still a considerable cost that...

GLCYZ

It is still a considerable cost that EZY, RYR, EXS etc generally don’t have and is proportionate to the size of the aircraft - plus you need standby cover etc and there is also associated...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Dec 2020, 21:39
Replies: 3,346
Views: 843,910
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Are they night stopping crews at SOU throughout...

Are they night stopping crews at SOU throughout the summer?

Sounds like an expensive overhead for a 100-seat aircraft with LCY and EDI based crews operating out of SOU.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2020, 07:57
Replies: 934
Views: 711,010
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Agreed - BA paid back my deposit and refunded...

Agreed - BA paid back my deposit and refunded Avios, when balance was due on a trip to Canada in September, at the earliest opportunity and without delay.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Oct 2020, 17:42
Replies: 2,998
Views: 2,927,389
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Jet2 Holidays to the Canaries were only cancelled...

Jet2 Holidays to the Canaries were only cancelled up to the 31st October, Vokes - not ‘months of holidays’ to reinstate as you claim.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Aug 2020, 09:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,972
Posted By Cuillin Hills

55th TFS - is that a Weathersfield-based squadron?

55th TFS - is that a Weathersfield-based squadron?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2020, 20:01
Replies: 2,998
Views: 2,927,389
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Correct - but they would need to buy a ticket...

Correct - but they would need to buy a ticket from TUI like everyone else.

A bit different from ‘recognising each other’s tickets’ - those days of honour and trust between certain airlines has...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2020, 17:00
Replies: 2,998
Views: 2,927,389
Posted By Cuillin Hills

Imagine BA being considerate enough to provide...

Imagine BA being considerate enough to provide carriage for a Virgin passenger - how long do you think BA would have to wait before Virgin forwarded the due amount?

Imagine how long Jet2 would...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jul 2020, 13:15
Replies: 934
Views: 711,010
Posted By Cuillin Hills

....... or Cosford Museum? No, hang on a...

....... or Cosford Museum?

No, hang on a minute, maybe not. 😁
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