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Forum: Medical & Health
19th Jan 2024, 09:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By SteveHobson

421 Dog you are correct. It needs to be...

421 Dog you are correct.
It needs to be discussed in the widest possible manner. Those slavishly paying attention to the woke brigade, should be
advised in the strongest possible terms that...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Jan 2024, 09:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By SteveHobson

FAA recruitment policy - bananas!!

It's unbelievable, but true !
The FAA has an inclusion policy that mandates hiring people with mental issues and other disablities.
How can this foster a safer air transportation system?
Woke has...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2023, 15:38
Replies: 82
Views: 48,351
Posted By SteveHobson

As I understand it, many managers are ex pilots. ...

As I understand it, many managers are ex pilots.

So what makes a pilot want to become a manager ?

The pay is worse and there is less decision making (your point 4)

Swiss Steve
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Aug 2023, 11:57
Replies: 82
Views: 48,351
Posted By SteveHobson

Hideki, my original post was not to start a 'war'...

Hideki, my original post was not to start a 'war' between the aviation and maritime sectors. Rather, it was a genuine desire to understand the seemingly endless disputes between pilots and their...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Aug 2023, 09:33
Replies: 82
Views: 48,351
Posted By SteveHobson

Thanks UPlinker, You make some very valid...

Thanks UPlinker,

You make some very valid points.
Much appreciated.
Swiss Steve
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Aug 2023, 20:22
Replies: 82
Views: 48,351
Posted By SteveHobson

Thanks Beardy, I have just ordered 'Pulling...

Thanks Beardy,
I have just ordered 'Pulling Wings from Butterflies'.
Thanks for the 'heads up' on this and I'm looking forward to reading it and
increasing my understanding of the issues.
Swiss...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2023, 15:48
Replies: 82
Views: 48,351
Posted By SteveHobson

uNHAPPY aIRCREW

T28B, RARA9, HUNTERBOY, 70 MUSTANG

Thank you for your replies and the valid comments that you make which are appreciated.

However, the issue that I raised was the lack of trust between pilots...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Aug 2023, 13:15
Replies: 82
Views: 48,351
Posted By SteveHobson

Unhappy aircrew

I have followed many threads on PPRuNe regarding the friction between flight crew and airline management.
Why is there this seeming lack of trust ? Pilots referring to managers as 'bean counters'...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2023, 13:06
Replies: 155
Views: 50,481
Posted By SteveHobson

B 747'S FLOWN

I have been fortunate to fly in many 747's, but the last few times I flew the BA 747-400's they were really showing their age.
My favourite aeroplane is the B 757, sleek and elegant looking.

BA ...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Nov 2019, 15:12
Replies: 21
Views: 10,303
Posted By SteveHobson

Ian, you are making a very simplistic error by...

Ian, you are making a very simplistic error by saying
'But the Indian IT staff are cheaper and beancounters' budgets are not affected by passenger delays. Nobody in management cares about passenger...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2019, 17:56
Replies: 50
Views: 38,232
Posted By SteveHobson

I consider those that have been carping on about...

I consider those that have been carping on about waste of fuel and increased emissions have 'lost the plot'.
This is a beautiful aerial work of art and a tribute to a fine old lady, the B 747 as she...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Apr 2019, 17:54
Replies: 30
Views: 22,022
Posted By SteveHobson

Glofish, you are to be commended for an excellent...

Glofish, you are to be commended for an excellent overview of the current state of flight safety in the aviation industry.
There is a lot of rubbish published on Pprune ( eg the silly remark about...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2015, 15:25
Replies: 38
Views: 13,431
Posted By SteveHobson

Wadi Halfa

Thanks Planemike and all the other commentators.


It must have been Eastleigh then ( why did I think Nairobi Airport / Wilson ?)


Thanks also for the photo of the Railway / Nile Hotel at Wadi...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jan 2015, 21:23
Replies: 38
Views: 13,431
Posted By SteveHobson

Wadi Halfa

I can confirm that there was a paved runway at Wadi Halfa in February1958.
I was travelling with my parents from Nairobi to LHR on home leave on a Clan Hunting Viscount - how I wish I had recorded...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Nov 2012, 12:38
Replies: 42
Views: 21,816
Posted By SteveHobson

Three Take-off attempts in a row

Happened to me on 7th Feb 1979 when flying as a passenger from FRA / HMB. Lufthansa D-ABUL B 707-330B 'Duisburg'
Lined up on one of the Westerly runways, spooled up, commenced T/O run,
only to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2012, 11:11
Replies: 2
Views: 2,605
Posted By SteveHobson

Thumbs up Thanks BEagle, Appeciate the 'sister ship'...

Thanks BEagle,
Appeciate the 'sister ship' photo.
Just as I remembered it.
I recall that when all the vegetables had been unloaded and the seats re-positioned in the aircraft, a bell was rung...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2012, 21:32
Replies: 2
Views: 2,605
Posted By SteveHobson

IRAN AIR DC-6s

On 20th October 1970 I flew on Iran Air DC-6, EP-AES.
I was Chief Officer on an Esso Tanker disembarking for home leave.
The plane had just brought in supplies of fresh vegetables to Kharg Island....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jul 2012, 16:56
Replies: 100
Views: 49,196
Posted By SteveHobson

Flying Boats to East Africa

Thanks WHBM.
I have a print of Timetable No.13 ( unfortunately undated but certainly 1949)
Showing the following schedule.
SOLENT FLIGHT BO 157
Airways terminal London Dep 1515 Day 2
Southampton...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jul 2012, 15:02
Replies: 100
Views: 49,196
Posted By SteveHobson

Thanks for all these responses

Many thanks for all these interesting comments. There is certainly a lot of nostalgia around the topics of Flying Boats and East Africa.
A30yoyo, thanks for that - the name Caspareuthus is well...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jul 2012, 17:32
Replies: 100
Views: 49,196
Posted By SteveHobson

Flying Boats to East Africa

I know there has been previous discussion on flying boat service to East Africa, but I am still unable to trace any photos or details of the BOAC flying boat station on Lake Naivasha.
In August ( I...
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