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Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2021, 11:17
Replies: 31
Views: 6,096
Posted By a1anx

I rarely take a news story at face value;...

I rarely take a news story at face value; particularly from the BBC. This is probably a tentative opening shot in a campaign to severely restrict aviation in line with the zero net carbon thing.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2021, 10:20
Replies: 31
Views: 6,096
Posted By a1anx

Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate.

From The BBC " Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate." IMHO this looks like a non starter but what do I know.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58769351.amp
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Sep 2021, 08:25
Replies: 12
Views: 3,859
Posted By a1anx

Animal evacuation from Kabul

Approximately 70 dogs ( and cats? ) were evacuated from Afghanistan. This was organised by an ex Royal Marine called Pen Farthing who ran an animal rescue centre in Afghanistan.
We are told that the...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Nov 2020, 09:44
Replies: 70
Views: 21,327
Posted By a1anx

Check the instructor

Has any one experienced the C of G being moved during a SIM detail or having it put so far aft as to make the 'a/c' virtually unflyable?

I've witnessed this and had it done to me and wonder if...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jul 2020, 10:21
Replies: 120
Views: 124,582
Posted By a1anx

".......jmmoric I would be very reluctant to...

".......jmmoric

I would be very reluctant to accept any concessionary contract......"

A very good point and part of the management 'dirty tricks' toolkit. There is virtually no answer to this...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st May 2020, 16:47
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,854,744
Posted By a1anx

Absolutely right. This terrible situation can...

Absolutely right. This terrible situation can only be made worse by intemperate behaviour.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2020, 10:03
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,854,744
Posted By a1anx

That £2Bn (or whatever the cash reserve is ) will...

That £2Bn (or whatever the cash reserve is ) will evaporate like snow off a dyke if they don't make radical cuts. Every airline is in a similar position.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2020, 20:30
Replies: 129
Views: 67,008
Posted By a1anx

Demographic

It would be wise to preserve a viable demographic in the retained workforce. Applying basic seniority won't achieve this.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2020, 12:36
Replies: 66
Views: 24,969
Posted By a1anx

They may be illiterate but they'll be very caring...

They may be illiterate but they'll be very caring and expert virtue signallers and useful for very little.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2020, 14:40
Replies: 40
Views: 27,118
Posted By a1anx

Post Covid airlines are going to have a problem...

Post Covid airlines are going to have a problem divesting themselves of excess fleet capacity. I can't see anyone being in a hurry to buy aircraft.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2020, 21:23
Replies: 167
Views: 85,687
Posted By a1anx

I have to say that EU govts don't appear too...

I have to say that EU govts don't appear too collaborative at present.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2020, 20:52
Replies: 40
Views: 27,118
Posted By a1anx

Acquiring new aircraft right now would be a act...

Acquiring new aircraft right now would be a act of blind faith.
It will be at least a year until the extent and nature of the sector's recovery is known.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Mar 2020, 21:39
Replies: 633
Views: 614,328
Posted By a1anx

You could be right. The particular part of the...

You could be right. The particular part of the world to which you might be alluding is a clear and present danger.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Apr 2018, 11:44
Replies: 0
Views: 2,447
Posted By a1anx

ALPL closing down.

ALPL is closing down.

ALPL Aircrew Legal Protection (http://www.alpl.com)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Oct 2017, 07:00
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,005,134
Posted By a1anx

Ryanair.

I thought at first that O'Leary would be rubbing his hands with glee at the thought of all those Monarch pilots looking for a job. Unfortunately for him ( and them ) Monarch's fleet seems to be all...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2017, 09:34
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,229,334
Posted By a1anx

Ryanair pilot call with Nick Ferrari on LBC this morning.

I've been retired (not from Ryanair) for some time and I had no idea that things had got so bad. Zero hours contracts, hourly rate, not paid for delays, pay for your own hotel and charge it off...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Apr 2016, 18:20
Replies: 14
Views: 3,683
Posted By a1anx

Ryanair flight has declared a midair emergency above Manchester

Ryanair flight has declared a midair emergency above Manchester (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/01/ryanair-flight-has-declared-a-midair-emergency-above-manchester/)
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2015, 09:41
Replies: 7
Views: 5,440
Posted By a1anx

Airbus wants to build 'shipping container' cabins that detach from planes

Mmmmm ???? (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/12019984/Airbus-wants-to-build-shipping-container-cabins-that-detach-from-planes.html)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2015, 11:25
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,031,352
Posted By a1anx

FJ2ME Reluctant Correction Yes, but...

FJ2ME Reluctant Correction



Yes, but there is a difference between becoming the victim of someone else's risk and suffering as a result of a risk you took yourself.

BTW you mention...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2015, 11:04
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,031,352
Posted By a1anx

I've just had a fairly heated conversation on...

I've just had a fairly heated conversation on this topic with someone who thought it was ok because :-

(a) It had been going on for a long time (since the 60s)

(b) The pilot was highly trained...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2015, 13:49
Replies: 14
Views: 5,661
Posted By a1anx

ALPL provide legal expenses insurance (primarily...

ALPL provide legal expenses insurance (primarily for individuals) not the same thing as trade union membership. With insurance the insured and underwriters are bound by the terms of the policy,...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2014, 14:04
Replies: 258
Views: 125,053
Posted By a1anx

Automation doesn't replace basic skills.

Automation doesn't replace basic skills.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 07:51
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,206,458
Posted By a1anx

Many, if not most pilots no longer have the...

Many, if not most pilots no longer have the background, training or experience to fly pure unaided visual approaches. This isn't their fault, it's just the way things are.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Mar 2013, 16:00
Replies: 1
Views: 7,923
Posted By a1anx

This should raise a hollow laugh amongst the ex bmi folk.

Sunday Interview: Etihad CEO James Hogan (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/9919567/Sunday-Interview-Etihad-CEO-James-Hogan.html)

James Hogan is sitting pretty. Relaxing in...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
24th Feb 2013, 07:22
Replies: 26
Views: 13,208
Posted By a1anx

Grow up. It's life.

Grow up. It's life.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Feb 2013, 10:47
Replies: 65
Views: 24,702
Posted By a1anx

LiveryMan Not so far from the truth. ...

LiveryMan

Not so far from the truth.

Like all occupations aviation has been ruthlessly de-skilled.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jan 2013, 19:12
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,035,458
Posted By a1anx

There is quite a long piece on this in The...

There is quite a long piece on this in The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/25/boeing_787_ntsb_report/). Apologies if this has been posted previously.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2013, 08:45
Replies: 50
Views: 20,981
Posted By a1anx

zeddb You didn't expect me to name names did...

zeddb

You didn't expect me to name names did you ?
I don't know who you work for but you obviously haven't been paying attention. As for the Grauniad, Telegraph Daily Mail test my experience was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2013, 08:10
Replies: 50
Views: 20,981
Posted By a1anx

CPL593H 'fraid not, there are plenty...

CPL593H



'fraid not, there are plenty of leftist fools in aviation.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2013, 19:34
Replies: 50
Views: 20,981
Posted By a1anx

I've had another look at the PPU website and...

I've had another look at the PPU website and noticed this (http://www.theppu.co.uk/PPU/Why_join_us/Your_Questions/PPU/Why_Join_us/Why_Join_us.aspx?hkey=b6ec563f-2b00-46b7-87a2-9586576a564e) on the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2013, 18:30
Replies: 50
Views: 20,981
Posted By a1anx

Vicarious liability

There is something called vicarious liability (http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199289219/01student/revision_summaries/revisionsummary_ch14.pdf) and I'm sure that most employers are insured against...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2013, 16:51
Replies: 50
Views: 20,981
Posted By a1anx

Gosh I must have stepped on a corn. I had...

Gosh I must have stepped on a corn.
I had hoped for a reasoned response, but life is full of disappointments.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2013, 15:46
Replies: 50
Views: 20,981
Posted By a1anx

PPU Constitution

A copy of the PPU Constitution can be seen here (http://www.theppu.co.uk/Documents/PPU%20Final%20Constitution.pdf#page=9). I found this bit interesting :-



I wouldn't let any union tell me what...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2012, 08:45
Replies: 1,357
Views: 811,253
Posted By a1anx

Honourable Schoolboy...?;)

Honourable Schoolboy...?;)
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