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Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jan 2018, 09:19
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,224,855
Posted By Depone

Instead of being offensive, perhaps you could...

Instead of being offensive, perhaps you could explain why you say that?

This is the problem with pprune. Because of anonymity, people feel free to aggressively attack anybody who speaks up. Yet,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2018, 22:35
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,224,855
Posted By Depone

It is ongoing.

It is ongoing.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2018, 10:47
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,224,855
Posted By Depone

Strange Daminik. You must be the odd one out....

Strange Daminik. You must be the odd one out. Remember we're talking about UK.

Because most line skipper basic salary plus productivity pay goes from £63k to £86k. Sector pay and expenses...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2018, 07:31
Replies: 1,288
Views: 1,224,855
Posted By Depone

For left seat it's 33% salary increase, overall...

For left seat it's 33% salary increase, overall 22% income increase.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2016, 15:40
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,598
Posted By Depone

True. It varies. Mine was an average of...

True. It varies.

Mine was an average of almost exactly £5,900 for 825 hours. Minimum £4,600 on a month off and maximum £6,600 on a busy month in the winter.

The trouble with calculating wages...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Oct 2016, 07:21
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,598
Posted By Depone

Thanks for the info Odins Raven.

Thanks for the info Odins Raven.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2016, 22:37
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,598
Posted By Depone

Good spot Flap40! :-) My mistake. The 12...

Good spot Flap40! :-)

My mistake. The 12 routes included my flights yesterday, whereas the rest of the stats relate to the remainder of my month according to Rosterbuster.

Obviously, all the 2...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2016, 19:59
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,598
Posted By Depone

You might find you're in a minority these days....

You might find you're in a minority these days. Not many hand fly jumbos about. But in any case, there's little doubt that those who find flying the plane as the main draw to the career would find...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2016, 19:13
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,598
Posted By Depone

With regards to what Johnny said, Deadpool's on...

With regards to what Johnny said, Deadpool's on the same lines as me.

As I said, those leaving Ryanair for other airlines are 2000 hour FOs for whom long haul, big jets and hotels in Boston is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2016, 07:23
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,598
Posted By Depone

When compared with 5 years ago, FR is a different...

When compared with 5 years ago, FR is a different airline these days. From my experience, almost all those leaving having done so for basing/family reasons or due to a desire to fly longhaul, rather...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2016, 06:43
Replies: 78
Views: 62,917
Posted By Depone

Very true. However, the one European airline...

Very true.

However, the one European airline that has a history of expansion in recessions is Ryanair.

While it is understandable that young FOs see the likes of BA, Virgin, Thomson, Monarch...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Aug 2016, 08:44
Replies: 226
Views: 181,670
Posted By Depone

flyac, Italy: €27 per scheduled block...

flyac,

Italy:

€27 per scheduled block hour net of tax but all countries/bases have their own rates.

Basic pay €66k plus €5k allowance and 8% pension in that same base.

About €10k gross,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th May 2016, 19:19
Replies: 72
Views: 53,267
Posted By Depone

- Easy for competent crew - Sunbathing or...

- Easy for competent crew
- Sunbathing or weekly shower depending on time of year
- A lot less onerous than is made out. Flexible and easy. Standard brief takes a minute of two in reality.
- The...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Feb 2016, 19:24
Replies: 57
Views: 28,766
Posted By Depone

Not correct Three Lions. As far as I can see...

Not correct Three Lions. As far as I can see online, there are no FR flights scheduled to land after midnight tonight. I suspect that's not an anomaly.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2014, 19:44
Replies: 243
Views: 266,849
Posted By Depone

26L LDA 9300 feet. Yeah, not that long,...

26L LDA 9300 feet.

Yeah, not that long, especially when the bounce used up about about 1000 feet of available runway.

Kudos for keeping it on an even keel though.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2014, 20:48
Replies: 243
Views: 266,849
Posted By Depone

A professional job bringing a 747 back to earth...

A professional job bringing a 747 back to earth safely with a missing MLG. Dumping and rebalancing remaining fuel. The crew deserve much praise for that.

But can we please stop with the praise for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2014, 16:09
Replies: 58
Views: 32,047
Posted By Depone

Depends how long it takes to get a DEP on the...

Depends how long it takes to get a DEP on the line?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2014, 11:32
Replies: 29
Views: 16,936
Posted By Depone

PMI to FMM. 148 pax. That's a short flight....

PMI to FMM. 148 pax. That's a short flight. Highly unlikely to be anywhere near MLW and a wheelwell fire warning would justify an overweight landing anyway. I suspect you're looking at creative...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd May 2014, 13:45
Replies: 255
Views: 123,108
Posted By Depone

Most people do not want to work in the Sandpit,...

Most people do not want to work in the Sandpit, let alone China!

£9,000 net per month and a 3 course meal each day in China? For a 737 skipper? That's not the figures I've been seeing on job...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2014, 15:54
Replies: 425
Views: 205,701
Posted By Depone

An established airline with a standard workforce...

An established airline with a standard workforce demographic is likely to lose a small percentage to but the locos probably have a far younger average pilot age, so those categories of retirements...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2014, 19:41
Replies: 425
Views: 205,701
Posted By Depone

2400 hrs? What makes you think that?

2400 hrs?

What makes you think that?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jan 2014, 14:58
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,734,678
Posted By Depone

The cadets I see in the crewroom are from all...

The cadets I see in the crewroom are from all nationalities, including Irish and French.

I suspect the proportion of various nationalities who get through the assessment days is in line with the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jan 2014, 21:57
Replies: 119
Views: 29,360
Posted By Depone

You're safe then. A month of no wages, 10 nights...

You're safe then. A month of no wages, 10 nights in a hotel at own expense. No guarantee of a job at the end of it. It's costly for someone.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jan 2014, 21:43
Replies: 19
Views: 7,711
Posted By Depone

Is very true. Agreed, but I wouldn't...

Is very true.



Agreed, but I wouldn't go modular either. If it were my dream to become a commercial pilot I'd do my best at school in order to be in a position to apply for a cadetship with a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Sep 2013, 22:12
Replies: 12
Views: 6,569
Posted By Depone

I note the scepticism in Mr O'Neill's statement.

I note the scepticism in Mr O'Neill's statement.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Sep 2013, 17:09
Replies: 12
Views: 6,569
Posted By Depone

I asked you the question. No point in giving...

I asked you the question.

No point in giving facts if you don't provide the evidence in support.

Awaiting your reply.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Sep 2013, 14:21
Replies: 12
Views: 6,569
Posted By Depone

Not sure where you get your info, G-F0RC3. ...

Not sure where you get your info, G-F0RC3.

:ugh:
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2013, 10:34
Replies: 165
Views: 89,371
Posted By Depone

Air France does a 'Memmingen'.

The report was posted on Aviation Herald today. Report: Air France A319 at Tunis on Mar 24th 2012, extreme rate of descent on glideslope intercept, GPWS alerts and descent below safe altitude...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jun 2013, 07:07
Replies: 62
Views: 26,879
Posted By Depone

I'm not on strike but French ATC has now cost me...

I'm not on strike but French ATC has now cost me about €1500 in lost wages because I only get paid if I fly. Naturally, despite being on strike, these ladies and gentlemen will still get paid.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jun 2013, 16:26
Replies: 65
Views: 17,120
Posted By Depone

Yes, the black hole in BA's pension fund is well...

Yes, the black hole in BA's pension fund is well known. And it is going to get worse before the recent changes start to have even a slight effect.

No, I don't believe anyone's rhetoric regarding...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th May 2013, 16:24
Replies: 6
Views: 3,994
Posted By Depone

And it is absolutely :mad: There are so many...

And it is absolutely :mad:

There are so many pilots graduating and so few jobs that the airlines can be picky. Interviewers do not ask about a pilot's financial circumstances except to ask whether...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th May 2013, 17:52
Replies: 974
Views: 538,342
Posted By Depone

And that may be true, however, the Captain bears...

And that may be true, however, the Captain bears responsibility if an approach is continued below minima without visual contact with the runaway regardless of who is PIC. This 15,000 hr Captain did...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th May 2013, 07:38
Replies: 26
Views: 15,026
Posted By Depone

There will always be misleading examples like...

There will always be misleading examples like this. If he left school at 14, who is to say he wasn't bright enough to get GCSEs and then A-Levels? In fact, passing the ATPLs proves he could have.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th May 2013, 23:01
Replies: 36
Views: 10,942
Posted By Depone

What makes you think they haven't?

What makes you think they haven't?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Apr 2013, 19:31
Replies: 47
Views: 11,974
Posted By Depone

And yet the photos show the aeroplane landing...

And yet the photos show the aeroplane landing with level wings, de-crabbing on touchdown as per the Boeing FCTM, and then tracking the centreline. I don't quite understand your 'holier-than-thou'...
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