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Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2004, 22:40
Replies: 167
Views: 39,343
Posted By crackerjack

:( A very sobering report. As someone with an...

:( A very sobering report. As someone with an interest, one of the things that interested me most was the skipper's decision to take the approach off the f/o who was pf. Shades of Kegworth indeed.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Dec 2003, 01:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
Posted By crackerjack

Dear Sir Donald, 1. I am not your "pal" ...

Dear Sir Donald,

1. I am not your "pal"

2. I'm not going to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

3. That's all.

C.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Dec 2003, 17:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
Posted By crackerjack

Talking Yeah, I've got some advice for any aussie pilots...

Yeah, I've got some advice for any aussie pilots that take uk jobs - try not to bang on about how good it is back "home" and how you can't wait to get back "home" etc etc.

Just a small point, we...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Nov 2003, 19:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,197
Posted By crackerjack

Red face re salaries

Interestingly enough, it looks like if you were to join this operation as a "low houred" pilot, you would get around £13k more basic salary than if you joined "main line".

Of course you would have...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Oct 2003, 10:08
Replies: 20
Views: 3,486
Posted By crackerjack

I think that if you can't stall turn your...

I think that if you can't stall turn your aeroplane safely, you should shouldn't be doing aeros solo. It is after all a very basic figure. Sorry to be dull about this.:confused:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jul 2003, 19:31
Replies: 36
Views: 7,095
Posted By crackerjack

Angry I guess you haven't flown in Spanish airspace...

I guess you haven't flown in Spanish airspace often then RTO?

I would cheerfully endorse all of the previous negative comments regarding the pi$$ poor nature of ATC in Spain. Parochial, stroppy...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2003, 01:44
Replies: 15
Views: 2,834
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs up I guess so, in any event the practice of...

I guess so, in any event the practice of monitoring arrival fuel is silly and I believe it has been stopped.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2003, 00:37
Replies: 15
Views: 2,834
Posted By crackerjack

Just a thought but I remember a little while ago,...

Just a thought but I remember a little while ago, a friend of mine at a uk charter airline mentioned that they were being monitored on arrival fuel. To avoid uneccesary aggro, if it looked like they...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2003, 18:52
Replies: 136
Views: 18,426
Posted By crackerjack

Further to the last post, I think Cranfield has...

Further to the last post, I think Cranfield has the same frequency for its ATIS (121.875)

Perhaps this is the problem as you can pick both transmissions up around north London at vfr altitudes.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2003, 22:08
Replies: 21
Views: 3,889
Posted By crackerjack

Smile Thanks for that Tightslot - made me laugh. ...

Thanks for that Tightslot - made me laugh.

Wish I shared your sunny view of human nature and the selflessness of our senior management though.

Cheers!
Forum: Rumours & News
7th May 2003, 21:34
Replies: 21
Views: 3,889
Posted By crackerjack

The Times business section reports that the...

The Times business section reports that the chairman of TUI Northern Europe resigned yesterday. Not necessarily connected of course....... but I always thought he seemed like a smart fella.

...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2003, 21:38
Replies: 16
Views: 19,016
Posted By crackerjack

A positive attitude and a good working...

A positive attitude and a good working relationship with your sim buddy will see you through.

Don't try to 'score points' off your mate, any half decent trainer will see through this and unless...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Feb 2003, 21:59
Replies: 13
Views: 2,038
Posted By crackerjack

Angry Like Malcolm Hagan and his crew you mean? ...

Like Malcolm Hagan and his crew you mean?

You Sir are an ar$e.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Feb 2003, 20:20
Replies: 18
Views: 4,207
Posted By crackerjack

Red face I agree with Javelin, in my experience, Hadj pax...

I agree with Javelin, in my experience, Hadj pax out of Indonesia are polite, spotlessly clean and a make a great deal less mess in the cabin on an 11hr sector than so called 'civilised' pax on a 4hr...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2003, 09:59
Replies: 88
Views: 18,366
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs up Rat 5, Well said. c.

Rat 5,

Well said.


c.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Nov 2002, 01:25
Replies: 80
Views: 7,670
Posted By crackerjack

Red face If you choose the military now, can you deal with...

If you choose the military now, can you deal with having to kill whoever is the current bad egg?

Good luck if you can..... not my bag I think. If I wanted to be a politician's puppet, I'd've...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
7th Nov 2002, 11:15
Replies: 25
Views: 3,647
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs up The first interesting thread I've read here for...

The first interesting thread I've read here for ages.

Fascinating views from both sides, the only one I'd like to add is that very few LHS pilots seem to appreciate the sheer mental effort and...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
7th Nov 2002, 10:51
Replies: 17
Views: 7,956
Posted By crackerjack

Further to 411A's post, does the Jepp plate for...

Further to 411A's post, does the Jepp plate for Venice still advise wx radar to be kept on to deter bird strikes?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Oct 2002, 05:45
Replies: 1
Views: 1,122
Posted By crackerjack

Lightbulb From memory (!) Get yourself an 'O' level...

From memory (!)

Get yourself an 'O' level maths revision book - manipulating fractions and long division in particular.

The language comprehension tests were surprisingly difficult - you have...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Sep 2002, 13:25
Replies: 26
Views: 5,592
Posted By crackerjack

And what % of salary do Ryanair contribute...

And what % of salary do Ryanair contribute towards their final salary pension scheme?

Oh yeah and when did you last have a beer with a Ryanair pilot in Barbados?

Don't just look at the "salary"...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Sep 2002, 13:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,347
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs up Thanks Duke. A thoughtful post and appreciated.

Thanks Duke. A thoughtful post and appreciated.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Sep 2002, 00:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,347
Posted By crackerjack

Exclamation TCAS query

Here's a question.....

How would TCAS resolve the following scenario?

Me in a Boeing on long(ish) final say at 6000'. The base of controlled airspace is 5000'.

My mate in a high performance...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Sep 2002, 16:57
Replies: 1
Views: 1,145
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs up Thanks John, nice one.

Thanks John, nice one.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Aug 2002, 11:38
Replies: 22
Views: 3,505
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs down Odds on both failing?

Localiser Green,

You say that:



I have to say that I'm less than convinced by your 'O' level probability theories, what if the engine fails due to a faulty component? I would suggest that...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
30th Jul 2002, 10:45
Replies: 25
Views: 2,811
Posted By crackerjack

Post I feel that some of you are missing the point,...

I feel that some of you are missing the point, flying is the easy bit!! imho it's a prerequesite, not a luxury, most of the skippers I fly with will cheerfully admit that several of the fo's "handle"...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Apr 2002, 21:21
Replies: 23
Views: 4,007
Posted By crackerjack

Wink wobbly, In that case my apologies, and the...

wobbly,

In that case my apologies, and the best of luck to you.

The options for the future are good if you get on this scheme. Air Uk, KLM uk or whatever have had a reputation for not only...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Apr 2002, 18:28
Replies: 23
Views: 4,007
Posted By crackerjack

Angry wobblyprop, Excuse me if I've missread the...

wobblyprop,

Excuse me if I've missread the tone of your post but you seem to be a little negative about this and I don't know why you have this attitude.

The Cabair/KLM uk scheme has suited a...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2002, 16:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,740
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs up I think the point Dutchie is making is that Buzz...

I think the point Dutchie is making is that Buzz are very much the "forgotten low cost airline" While the others have been marketing themselves into a frenzy, Buzz have carried on quietly doing a...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Apr 2002, 15:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,638
Posted By crackerjack

Unhappy Sad news indeed. Sincere condolences to her...

Sad news indeed. Sincere condolences to her family and all that knew her well.

I have operated out of Biggin and LCY for a few years and was always very well looked after with true professionalism...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Mar 2002, 04:59
Replies: 47
Views: 2,750
Posted By crackerjack

Unhappy Red Demon,. .. .Dual ratings for 737 and 319? I...

Red Demon,. .. .Dual ratings for 737 and 319? I hope that's not true....... .. .Please tell me it's not. Someone??
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Mar 2002, 04:31
Replies: 26
Views: 5,490
Posted By crackerjack

Talking Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction and he flies...

Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction and he flies his own 747? This guy is brilliant and I think you're all just jealous!!!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Mar 2002, 19:50
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By crackerjack

Wink From a slightly different angle - I joined a uk...

From a slightly different angle - I joined a uk operator last year flying 757/767. I joined from another uk operator having flown a heavy turboprop for 3 years. I have to hold my hands up and admit...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Feb 2002, 04:26
Replies: 28
Views: 8,873
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs up One of the things I miss about flying a Fokker 50...

One of the things I miss about flying a Fokker 50 (!) is that with CWS you didn't have to disconnect the autopilot when you got a TCAS RA.

Also if the flight director was 'lazy' you could give it...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2002, 06:51
Replies: 6
Views: 3,279
Posted By crackerjack

Talking Have you heard the one about the Dutchman, the...

Have you heard the one about the Dutchman, the Icelander and the Aussie?

I did and I couldn't understand a bloody word.

K.I.S.S.

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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2002, 04:57
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By crackerjack

Thumbs up Sagey, I'm with you 100% Also, don't...

Sagey,

I'm with you 100%

Also, don't you people realise that there is a bit more to commercial aviation than maths and physics? To be honest, you'd be better off doing English language (for the...
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