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Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2013, 09:06
Replies: 102
Views: 37,742
Posted By bluecode

This one gets trotted out regularly and usually...

This one gets trotted out regularly and usually there's someone who points out that most accidents are pilot error. But as rick.shaw points out in his post this is to ignore the reality that almost...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th May 2013, 13:09
Replies: 48
Views: 9,863
Posted By bluecode

Ah the naivety on display here. Still chasin' the...

Ah the naivety on display here. Still chasin' the dream! A few years down the line cures that.

As for being jealous. Jealous of a guy working for Ryanair? Now that's funny!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th May 2013, 10:52
Replies: 48
Views: 9,863
Posted By bluecode

Well at least he'll have his illusions shattered...

Well at least he'll have his illusions shattered at an early age giving him plenty of time to change to a better career. The reality of flying for Ryanair will soon turn the dream into a bit of...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2013, 21:36
Replies: 518
Views: 214,311
Posted By bluecode

Where did I say that, racedo? Where do I imply...

Where did I say that, racedo? Where do I imply it? I don't believe anything of the sort.

I actually find a great deal of the anti Ryanair rhetoric irritating and actually untrue. Some of it,...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2013, 12:08
Replies: 518
Views: 214,311
Posted By bluecode

I agree with Sober Lark. I honestly don't see how...

I agree with Sober Lark. I honestly don't see how these 'apologies' help Ryanair's case at all. Whether or not these individuals told lies about Ryanair surely the whole point is to question why...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2013, 11:47
Replies: 42
Views: 17,533
Posted By bluecode

I'm sorry but that's nonsense and indeed an...

I'm sorry but that's nonsense and indeed an insult to the pilots of lo co operators. Do you even work in the industry? I don't see how you can say that if you're actually a pilot. You are seriously...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2013, 23:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,085
Posted By bluecode

Well Lusty did visit Dublin very recently but sad...

Well Lusty did visit Dublin very recently but sad to say the Harriers were long gone. But coincidently I came across an old magazine from 2004 just the other day. In it were photos of a couple of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Apr 2013, 09:49
Replies: 36
Views: 10,989
Posted By bluecode

There is no need to be patronising and insulting...

There is no need to be patronising and insulting to the Irish law system. Your own country's court system is no shining beacon of light. The reality is that they wouldn't win in Ireland either....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Mar 2013, 15:42
Replies: 50
Views: 47,974
Posted By bluecode

Might I suggest something in aircraft leasing? Or...

Might I suggest something in aircraft leasing? Or engine leasing. Can be extremely lucrative and the experience of being a pilot is an obvious advantage.

Another suggestion is teaching aviation...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2013, 17:03
Replies: 56
Views: 14,104
Posted By bluecode

Yes but LAS, the S61 isn't actually a Seaking is...

Yes but LAS, the S61 isn't actually a Seaking is it? It also doesn't fall under the remit of the programme in that it concerned on the British version. Which in reality is quite a different aircraft....
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Feb 2013, 09:11
Replies: 390
Views: 1,758,880
Posted By bluecode

Alwayslookingup;I imagine that's all gone now....

Alwayslookingup;I imagine that's all gone now. Frankie got caught with traces of nose candy in his system and is suffering a six month ban from racing. He has lost his job with Sheikh Mohmammed as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Feb 2013, 13:10
Replies: 102
Views: 19,224
Posted By bluecode

I agree paxboy, not sure about the rejection...

I agree paxboy, not sure about the rejection thing but it is about beating the others business wise and probably personally. I actually know someone like that currently on a dizzy rise to the top in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Feb 2013, 11:21
Replies: 102
Views: 19,224
Posted By bluecode

Whether you are for or against Ryanair on this...

Whether you are for or against Ryanair on this one. I think in the end they will win. Someone said it already. If it was any other airline, it would have been approved. It is political bias against...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2013, 09:51
Replies: 80
Views: 24,685
Posted By bluecode

Atomkraft:So you're saying Saddam was...

Atomkraft:So you're saying Saddam was misunderstood? He didn't need to be demonised by the media. He was a demon. He was a brutal, vicious dictator who started a couple of wars, one against Iran and...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2013, 10:33
Replies: 42
Views: 10,379
Posted By bluecode

Well mightyimp, what's your background? Where are...

Well mightyimp, what's your background? Where are you from originally? When and what did you join etc. Obviously you were met whatever criteria was required.

The fact of the matter is that right...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2013, 09:52
Replies: 42
Views: 10,379
Posted By bluecode

Just saying, Cowgettingbigger, ;). Just saying! ...

Just saying, Cowgettingbigger, ;). Just saying!

HAS59, yes that was very common. A friend of mine, similar age to me went on to fly Harriers, was from County Limerick. But he had the advantage of...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2013, 15:02
Replies: 80
Views: 24,685
Posted By bluecode

Looks like wishful thinking on the Iranians part....

Looks like wishful thinking on the Iranians part. I could knock together one of those in my garage if I wanted to impress my neighbours and or enemies. Doesn't mean it will fly anytime soon.

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2013, 14:41
Replies: 42
Views: 10,379
Posted By bluecode

As already explained there is almost no chance...

As already explained there is almost no chance for a solely Irish citizen becoming an RAF pilot through the normal methods. In fact the big issue is security clearances. Certain roles are out of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2013, 13:35
Replies: 300
Views: 765,033
Posted By bluecode

Well the name helps but if they had called it the...

Well the name helps but if they had called it the Aardvark. I think the lines of the aircraft alone would have ensured it's immortality. It is a beautiful in a way the Hurricane looks like the box...
Forum: Questions
20th Jan 2013, 12:01
Replies: 28
Views: 8,016
Posted By bluecode

There are a lot of laws relating to aerial...

There are a lot of laws relating to aerial photography that can trip up the unwary.

Someone recently went to a lot of trouble to produce a very nice airfield guide illustrated with aerial photos...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2013, 18:05
Replies: 300
Views: 765,033
Posted By bluecode

In the Battle of Britain yes and only just....

In the Battle of Britain yes and only just. Bearing mind that there were considerably more Hurricanes in service than Spitfires at the time almost twice as many in fact. So it's hardly surprising...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2013, 13:12
Replies: 300
Views: 765,033
Posted By bluecode

So it goes from 124 possible Spitfires down to...

So it goes from 124 possible Spitfires down to zero? The original figure was always too good to be true. But zero is too bad to true. There has to be one or two unless everything we've been told is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jan 2013, 16:48
Replies: 90
Views: 48,849
Posted By bluecode

This topic raises it's head perennially,...

This topic raises it's head perennially, unsurprisingly as people reach their nadir and consider their future. I can relate to it. But in fact I persisted beyond all reasonableness. Never quite...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2013, 10:15
Replies: 601
Views: 272,313
Posted By bluecode

I would give the pilot the benefit of the doubt....

I would give the pilot the benefit of the doubt. He's unlikely to been in IMC, you have to assume he stayed below the cloud base to the extent you can and of course horizontal visibility was probably...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Jan 2013, 22:12
Replies: 56
Views: 14,379
Posted By bluecode

Well I was edging into the severe until I put on...

Well I was edging into the severe until I put on a couple of drugs for it. Now it's comfortably within the optimum. Irritating that particularly since my lifestyle didn't reflect the usual causes. I...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Dec 2012, 13:18
Replies: 5
Views: 5,106
Posted By bluecode

Can I assume you're not an airline pilot? :eek: ...

Can I assume you're not an airline pilot? :eek:

Actually it's pretty common. I used to get it all the time. I'm not sure it was fear of flying as such but more a fear of screwing up. It's...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Dec 2012, 13:15
Replies: 4
Views: 7,602
Posted By bluecode

This guy didn't enjoy the experience and no doubt...

This guy didn't enjoy the experience and no doubt neither did the other passengers.

Flight diverted to Shannon due to unruly passenger - RTÉ News...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Dec 2012, 08:56
Replies: 91
Views: 32,712
Posted By bluecode

I think Thunderbirdsix and others who attempt to...

I think Thunderbirdsix and others who attempt to defend FR staff. You are missing the point. The staff aren't the problem. The pilots are not the problem.

The problem with Ryanair is the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Nov 2012, 15:44
Replies: 88
Views: 19,466
Posted By bluecode

None of the aerosexuals or spotters or...

None of the aerosexuals or spotters or enthusiasts would be asked to join the Captain. Nor indeed would any non airline pilots.

I find the negative comments surprising. Apparently some of you...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2012, 22:00
Replies: 17
Views: 5,687
Posted By bluecode

Suzuki Swift I had suffered from Carb ice. It was...

Suzuki Swift I had suffered from Carb ice. It was brother's originally. He's an aircraft Engineer and recognised it immediately. Pulled off the most of the induction piping. It helped but on certain...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2012, 15:38
Replies: 29
Views: 3,212
Posted By bluecode

Those of you in CAA land may find it ironic but I...

Those of you in CAA land may find it ironic but I know of people who put their aircraft on the G register because they find the CAA very helpful and efficient. :eek:

That's compared to the IAA in...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2012, 15:22
Replies: 17
Views: 5,687
Posted By bluecode

I knew both men, flew with then both and shared...

I knew both men, flew with then both and shared many a chat and cup of tea. Niall hoped to find the elusive job soon and may have started jump flying next year. Damien was learning to fly on Tesco's...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2012, 13:39
Replies: 45
Views: 8,764
Posted By bluecode

Some years ago there was a light twin which...

Some years ago there was a light twin which landed at Staverton bringing people in for the Cheltenham races. When the pilot got back to it some time later. He found it was minus an engine. Turned out...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2012, 12:25
Replies: 35
Views: 6,401
Posted By bluecode

I have flown in those conditions regularly....

I have flown in those conditions regularly. They're no problem for a current and experienced pilot which I assume you'll be flying with. An Instructor?

But conditions could be great deal worse...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2012, 15:41
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By bluecode

Isn't that more to do with slot availability than...

Isn't that more to do with slot availability than delays? If you book the aircraft from 3 until 4. That's what you get. If the next customer is expecting to take it at 4pm then you have to get it...
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