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Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jan 2017, 10:30
Replies: 127
Views: 76,507
Posted By Blantoon

With respect, having been retired as long as you...

With respect, having been retired as long as you have perhaps you don't have the most up to date information to be able to give someone such blanket advice. For example, you never had to deal with...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Apr 2015, 18:30
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,640,333
Posted By Blantoon

None of them had a documented history of mental...

None of them had a documented history of mental illness.

Nobody without a mental illness crashes an airliner deliberately, religious fantatics (debatably) excepted.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Mar 2015, 11:52
Replies: 125
Views: 77,940
Posted By Blantoon

I would guess the flybe guys success is more a...

I would guess the flybe guys success is more a result of the high standards and quality of training that flybe guys possess, rather than which aircraft they fly.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2015, 19:29
Replies: 130
Views: 43,616
Posted By Blantoon

What a load of cobblers. An HGV driver is a...

What a load of cobblers.

An HGV driver is a fine profession but nobody would seriously put their skills and responsibilities on par with an airline pilot. I assume, to give you credit, that...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2015, 23:42
Replies: 36
Views: 7,248
Posted By Blantoon

Excellent post fujii, was about to say the exact...

Excellent post fujii, was about to say the exact same thing, as I am tempted to do every time someone posts on here asking for help. They get 10 different responses all saying different things,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2015, 13:19
Replies: 125
Views: 77,940
Posted By Blantoon

That's because they feared losing their jobs as...

That's because they feared losing their jobs as the airline went under, not because they weren't paid enough.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2015, 12:59
Replies: 125
Views: 77,940
Posted By Blantoon

Cool down everyone, I'm sure there's more to it...

Cool down everyone, I'm sure there's more to it than we're being told. I don't have the details personally but it's very easy to grab a sensationalist number and run with it. Wait and see until the...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Mar 2015, 14:48
Replies: 9
Views: 3,571
Posted By Blantoon

Mind control dust, of course.

Mind control dust, of course.
Forum: Questions
26th Feb 2015, 15:58
Replies: 23
Views: 21,124
Posted By Blantoon

AtomKraft, the question is about the difference...

AtomKraft, the question is about the difference between CDFA and constant angle descent, not how much better flying was in the "good old days" and how terrible pilots are these days who don't know...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jan 2015, 23:32
Replies: 67
Views: 16,408
Posted By Blantoon

I wouldn't exactly call the Concorde a success....

I wouldn't exactly call the Concorde a success. From a technical standpoint yes, it was a fantastic machine, with a lot of industry firsts and important technological advancements that has filtered...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jan 2015, 18:13
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,693,646
Posted By Blantoon

Calling the BA selection a lottery is being...

Calling the BA selection a lottery is being generous. Find any group of professional pilots and they will all have stories of how completely baffled they were when persons A, B and C didn't get into...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2015, 13:09
Replies: 10
Views: 5,290
Posted By Blantoon

This is a strange forum; I can't think of another...

This is a strange forum; I can't think of another where people are encouraged not to be ambitious. :confused:

There's nothing wrong with aiming higher. The OP hasn't complained about his/her job...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Dec 2014, 10:58
Replies: 18
Views: 28,363
Posted By Blantoon

If I had a nickel for every time I've heard...

If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that... People always have a reason for why 5 years is a long time for them but not for you.

5 years is a long time.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2014, 12:16
Replies: 18
Views: 28,363
Posted By Blantoon

Not quite sure what you're asking G-LEX....

Not quite sure what you're asking G-LEX. Everyone's loan is up to them to pay.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2014, 11:08
Replies: 18
Views: 28,363
Posted By Blantoon

Bealzebubs figures sound correct for his airline,...

Bealzebubs figures sound correct for his airline, but as he says it varies by airline and unfortunately the salaries I'm aware the majority of CTC cadets are on (at the big orange) are far lower...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2014, 13:05
Replies: 37
Views: 10,415
Posted By Blantoon

I don't know how you can justify that statement...

I don't know how you can justify that statement despegue. What considerable risks and complexity are you adding by turning the packs on after reducing to climb thrust?
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2014, 11:30
Replies: 37
Views: 10,415
Posted By Blantoon

Not true. No requirement to have the APU running...

Not true. No requirement to have the APU running in order to take off with packs off.

Maybe you're thinking of running the packs from the APU to increase Go around gradient?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
15th Dec 2014, 18:31
Replies: 420
Views: 91,529
Posted By Blantoon

I just want to stake my claim so that I can come...

I just want to stake my claim so that I can come back here on my deathbed and childishly yell "I told you so".

Pilotless airliners - not this century.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Dec 2014, 21:57
Replies: 16
Views: 14,538
Posted By Blantoon

I do have to laugh when potential cadets talk...

I do have to laugh when potential cadets talk about the pros and cons of various factors between the big schools. Aircraft types, accommodation, G1000s, the "feeling" of the school, the number of...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2014, 18:26
Replies: 16
Views: 27,457
Posted By Blantoon

On the 320 you can take out the autopilot, pull...

On the 320 you can take out the autopilot, pull full speed brake then re-engage autopilot. It copes with it fine in normal conditions.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Nov 2014, 17:48
Replies: 19
Views: 9,985
Posted By Blantoon

G-F0RC3, when lots of people tell you that you're...

G-F0RC3, when lots of people tell you that you're being a :mad:, they're either all wrong, or you need to take another look at yourself in the humility department.

To the OP, what's the date of...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2014, 19:04
Replies: 34
Views: 4,654
Posted By Blantoon

I had indeed done a gliding scholarship on which...

I had indeed done a gliding scholarship on which I had gone solo. Helped immeasurably I'm sure.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2014, 14:04
Replies: 34
Views: 4,654
Posted By Blantoon

I went solo in 5 hrs 40 mins. It was on an RAF...

I went solo in 5 hrs 40 mins. It was on an RAF flying scholarship, so standards were high and lessons were multiple times a day which was a factor I suspect. My instructor was the CFI which also...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2014, 19:08
Replies: 142
Views: 95,625
Posted By Blantoon

Three Lions, I'm refuting a completely...

Three Lions, I'm refuting a completely unjustified point made about safety. I didn't mention anything about T&Cs, in this thread nor, as far as I recall, others.

As for your "me-me-me bubble"...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2014, 17:07
Replies: 142
Views: 95,625
Posted By Blantoon

I presume you're using a literal interpretation...

I presume you're using a literal interpretation to make a joke :ok:, but just in case you aren't (or other people don't get it) I am of course talking about all ex-cadet Captains, hence the word...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2014, 16:24
Replies: 142
Views: 95,625
Posted By Blantoon

On an ideal day? The 200hr cadet -> 5 year...

On an ideal day?

The 200hr cadet -> 5 year captain archetype has ALREADY flown untold hundreds of thousands of sectors across the years with their fair share of engine failures, smoke/fire...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2014, 19:02
Replies: 9
Views: 3,030
Posted By Blantoon

Looks like they have a Saratoga not too far from...

Looks like they have a Saratoga not too far from me. I'll give them a call, thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2014, 15:37
Replies: 9
Views: 3,030
Posted By Blantoon

Looking for a 6 seater for hire for a week-ish

Hello,

I'm looking to go on a little tour around Europe with a few friends of mine. I've started hunting around for a 6 seater for hire that can do the job, something like a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Oct 2014, 19:44
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,146,726
Posted By Blantoon

They really are struggling it seems.

They really are struggling it seems.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2014, 23:32
Replies: 12
Views: 19,649
Posted By Blantoon

CTC TRI's indeed do very well. And are in serious...

CTC TRI's indeed do very well. And are in serious demand.

OP, just email CTC and ask what they're offering. I'm sure they'll get back to you pretty swiftly.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Oct 2014, 12:33
Replies: 141
Views: 35,360
Posted By Blantoon

4468. I am of course familiar with AF447. You...

4468. I am of course familiar with AF447. You know as well as I do that with the myriad of factors involved it can't be used to argue for or against MPL flying. The copilot at the controls was also a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2014, 17:28
Replies: 141
Views: 35,360
Posted By Blantoon

Would you feel better if they had 1000 hours...

Would you feel better if they had 1000 hours bashing circuits in VMC instructing experience from 10 years ago?

Experience gained in the environment you wish to utilize it in is far more valuable...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2014, 17:03
Replies: 1,091
Views: 721,139
Posted By Blantoon

Exactly what about what I said is "utter :mad:"? ...

Exactly what about what I said is "utter :mad:"?

If you fly for an airline, are you not assessed in the sim every six months? You don't have line checks etc like the rest of us?

I simply...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2014, 00:59
Replies: 1,091
Views: 721,139
Posted By Blantoon

If you aren't comfortable being constantly...

If you aren't comfortable being constantly assessed then an airline career is most certainly not for you.

Besides, you should be grabbing any possibility to be assessed with both hands. It gives...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2014, 23:07
Replies: 141
Views: 35,360
Posted By Blantoon

The latest I'm aware of it's 4 times a year, so...

The latest I'm aware of it's 4 times a year, so 12-15 months. But we're splitting hairs now.

And 4468, don't talk smack about a recruiting and training process that you know nothing about, and...
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