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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Dec 2009, 11:22
Replies: 47
Views: 4,364
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Just returned from an epic(??!!) journey to...

Just returned from an epic(??!!) journey to Belgium and back.

Friday afternoon BA flight from GLA to LHR late: Aircraft taxied to runway then Captain announced we had missed our slot. Had to sit...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Aug 2009, 15:04
Replies: 23
Views: 3,309
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

When are a/p and a/t *generally* switched off...

When are a/p and a/t *generally* switched off during a normal approach?

If making an ILS approach, is the ILS captured manually or automatically? In my toy plane, there's an APR hold button...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Aug 2009, 00:31
Replies: 20
Views: 2,564
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

OK, I sit in a big metal tube with a load of...

OK, I sit in a big metal tube with a load of other people and blast through the sky twice a week. This is a ludicrous arrangement at the best of times. I listen to the safety messages - it's...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Aug 2009, 15:07
Replies: 20
Views: 2,564
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Pilot Announcements on civilian transport

Why does the captain or f/o make announcements to the passengers about how high we're flying and how fast and stuff? I mean, when I'm sitting on a bus or train, the driver keeps pretty quiet.
...
Forum: Questions
3rd Jul 2005, 02:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,006
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Filling Pants

OK, I'm in the realm of very professional people here, but there must have been times where you get that old sinking feeling when something doesn't go quite right. What's you're scariest moment as a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Mar 2005, 15:49
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Delays at LHR on Wednesday/Thursday

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but what was the script with all the delays at Heathrow due to high winds this week? Is this because aircraft need greater separation in bad weather or...
Forum: Questions
19th Jan 2005, 18:02
Replies: 12
Views: 7,419
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Yeah, definitely sparks. It was during daylight...

Yeah, definitely sparks. It was during daylight too, which made it all the more alarming! BA1839 Glasgow to Manchester 13th January. I'm sensing from the various posts that it's not unusual....
Forum: Questions
17th Jan 2005, 11:38
Replies: 12
Views: 7,419
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Thanks, all. I'll feel a lot less traumatised...

Thanks, all.
I'll feel a lot less traumatised next time I see the old fireworks from the undercarriage!
Forum: Questions
15th Jan 2005, 08:38
Replies: 12
Views: 7,419
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Dash 8 - sparks from wheel

Landing at Manchester the other day in a Dash 8, I noticed sparks coming from the left side wheel as the brakes went on. No-one seemed to mention it to the crew. Is this normal? Do plane brakes...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Aug 2002, 16:45
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Holding Over LANAK

Our flight from BHX to GLA went round in circles for a while over LANAK last night. (BA1807)
It's the first time that's happened to me. Was it because ATC were particularly busy ?
Just wondered !
Forum: Questions
23rd Dec 2001, 23:20
Replies: 2
Views: 668
Posted By Rodger Ramjet

Post Vectors to GLA Runway 23

Howdy all !
I spend many happy(??)hours flying to/from Glasgow from Birmingham, London and Manchester as SLF (Self Loading Freight) - mostly British Airways on A319s and 737s. My curiosity has...
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