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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Feb 2006, 19:54
Replies: 17
Views: 3,492
Posted By The Southend King

BW, I promise ..No slagging....BUT........ I...

BW, I promise ..No slagging....BUT........

I wonder has anyone in EAC done some performance analysis on the MD82? I can BOH being a dead duck in terms of payload and range capability on these...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2005, 20:10
Replies: 175
Views: 65,409
Posted By The Southend King

Ryanairs High Speed approaches

From Todays Irish Independent..

the full report can be read HERE (http://www.aaiu.ie/AAIUviewitem.asp?id=6946&lang=ENG&loc=1652)

Sobering reading.

TSK
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2005, 10:34
Replies: 592
Views: 291,209
Posted By The Southend King

Rotornut, thats my concern about...

Rotornut,

thats my concern about inconsistency. A previous report openly stated that the FO was last off the aircraft.

There has also been a big deal about the fact tht it was the First...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2005, 09:59
Replies: 592
Views: 291,209
Posted By The Southend King

There is little doubt that the absene of...

There is little doubt that the absene of fatalities in this incident means the cabin crew did a good job.

However, having read through all the reporting, there appears to be some serious...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2005, 20:10
Replies: 20
Views: 10,247
Posted By The Southend King

This could make for some interesting court cases....

This could make for some interesting court cases.

Lets say a Captain reaches 60, and demands his contract is extended to 65 in accordance with EU Legislation.

His airline agrees, but then...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
11th Dec 2004, 09:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
Posted By The Southend King

Now listen sonny. I appreciate that you have...

Now listen sonny.

I appreciate that you have your dreams of someday, when you finish school and grow up, being in an airline, maybe even becoming a pilot, but in the ,meantime, coming onto this...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Dec 2004, 23:04
Replies: 2
Views: 957
Posted By The Southend King

A word of Caution. Gloabal was a joint...

A word of Caution.

Gloabal was a joint venture between Storm Aviation and Bond (aka Astraeus).

Storm is now in the hands of new owners.

Bond / Astraeus is still doing it's thing.

I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Nov 2004, 12:22
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By The Southend King

Deathcruzer et al, The Old Days? Which "Old...

Deathcruzer et al,

The Old Days? Which "Old Days" are you referring to, because I have been in the industry since the mid 70's and I have a different recollection to you. My first interview in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2004, 13:41
Replies: 139
Views: 65,230
Posted By The Southend King

I think my view on the damage to the 737 centred...

I think my view on the damage to the 737 centred around the sideloading on the stabiliser, as shown by the side loading on the gear.

The external damage might appear a little superficial, the...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2004, 12:25
Replies: 139
Views: 65,230
Posted By The Southend King

Just been sent some pics...the 737 damage...

Just been sent some pics...the 737 damage suggests the 767 was going at a fair speed at the time of collision

767 wing (http://www.marcusware.com/modpix/data/1_multipart_xF8FF_2_altanta1.jpg)
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Oct 2004, 07:09
Replies: 59
Views: 9,483
Posted By The Southend King

Dear Superman 32, If this post is a...

Dear Superman 32,

If this post is a reflection of :-

1) Your attitude towards the profession
2) Your ability to communicate in a clear and precise manner
3) Your knowledge of the english...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Sep 2004, 20:51
Replies: 375
Views: 81,384
Posted By The Southend King

Puritan, Interesting post, but I thought...

Puritan,

Interesting post, but I thought Astraeus/Bond/Global whatever had already run A320 courses, as one of my former students told me he did his course through them, before going off to Italy...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Sep 2004, 10:20
Replies: 28
Views: 4,318
Posted By The Southend King

A serious topic, this , spoiled by a juvenile...

A serious topic, this , spoiled by a juvenile bitching session.

Over the years I know of friends and colleagues working for everyone from BA and Virgin to assorted UK charter arlines that have...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Aug 2004, 13:16
Replies: 28
Views: 7,093
Posted By The Southend King

DA, I sympathise. We're introducing the...

DA,

I sympathise. We're introducing the same. But here's a few thoughts..



Are you sure? Is that true everywhere you go? and Ground staff...at all your destinations?
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jun 2004, 17:35
Replies: 49
Views: 13,408
Posted By The Southend King

Can you fill in the balance of the...

Can you fill in the balance of the information....like what you're hourly rate is, and how many you do per month/roster.....just so that we can put things in perspective.

TSK
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th May 2004, 19:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,426
Posted By The Southend King

Astraeus in Southend

Spotted THIS (http://www.airliners.net/open.file/581264/M/) at my home port this morning on my way to work.


It's still got the AV8 registration, so I presume this is the short term lease...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th May 2004, 10:37
Replies: 48
Views: 15,963
Posted By The Southend King

A and C Not only are you very wrong, you are...

A and C

Not only are you very wrong, you are actually not being very truthful.

I KNOW how poorly the jeppesen plates in RYR, particularly in STN, have been kept. Most airlines ( my new one...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th May 2004, 09:10
Replies: 14
Views: 1,409
Posted By The Southend King

SNNEI, if you get a moment, have a look at...

SNNEI,

if you get a moment, have a look at THIS (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115634) Thread on an airline that kept promising to start. It might help you understand the...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2004, 12:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,465
Posted By The Southend King

Well, difficult one to get any decent information...

Well, difficult one to get any decent information on but it would appear that an American West A320 flying from Wichita to Kansas had an engine problem and safely diverted to Albuquerque. So the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Mar 2004, 23:25
Replies: 19
Views: 4,237
Posted By The Southend King

Pilot Pete, Yes I suppose that makes some sense,...

Pilot Pete, Yes I suppose that makes some sense, assuming you could get your hands on the bond amount.

Chutney, I'm not sure you've got you assumptions right.

Ryanair + many sim centres are...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Mar 2004, 01:14
Replies: 19
Views: 4,237
Posted By The Southend King

I met some of the Bond/astraeus people at the...

I met some of the Bond/astraeus people at the simulator recently. I think there are about 16 going through this month, which is the highest number so far, so the talk of 20 a month is false. I'm...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Mar 2004, 00:57
Replies: 477
Views: 109,236
Posted By The Southend King

I thin that's going to be their biggest issue. I...

I thin that's going to be their biggest issue. I believe they cannot operate from Gatwick or Stansted because of money owed to the BAA and various handling agents. So that will restrict their...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Mar 2004, 00:53
Replies: 280
Views: 37,826
Posted By The Southend King

Of the 3 senior Flight Ops people in NOW, one (...

Of the 3 senior Flight Ops people in NOW, one ( as mentioned) is with EXCEL ( I believe it's his first command ;) ), One is with us in ChannEx, and the third is with Helios. Looks like they're sorted...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2004, 16:42
Replies: 477
Views: 109,236
Posted By The Southend King

Flightrider, I believe Astraeus were asked...

Flightrider,

I believe Astraeus were asked to provide a back up aircraft for the Bath Travel flight to Lanzarote in case European were not able to operate on the day.

Some senior Astraeus...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2004, 18:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By The Southend King

My other half works there. Or should I say is...

My other half works there. Or should I say is employed there. She's had only a handful of trips over the past few months. Lots of movement on the Cabin crew side, with almost as many leaving as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Nov 2003, 04:17
Replies: 173
Views: 21,213
Posted By The Southend King

Thanks DH, solves the mystery. Is there a website...

Thanks DH, solves the mystery. Is there a website with an aircraft in NOW colours anywhere? Just wondering what they're going to look like. I presume if they are painting them white that they'll use...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2003, 14:39
Replies: 173
Views: 21,213
Posted By The Southend King

Thanks Flymate, although that doesn't make sense....

Thanks Flymate, although that doesn't make sense. I have a mate in the ATC LASHAM hangar in SEN ( Used to be heavylift) who I asked about the NOW aircraft. He said they were expecting them soon....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2003, 01:02
Replies: 173
Views: 21,213
Posted By The Southend King

NOW Aircraft...anyone know where they are?

I was up at my namesake airport today, thought I might get a sneaky preview of the NOW 737's. ( Camera in hand !)

Unfortunately, they were not be seen. 1 Astraeus aircraft in for camera fitting, 1...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2003, 05:43
Replies: 185
Views: 23,270
Posted By The Southend King

12 pages of crap....and still no start date. ...

12 pages of crap....and still no start date.

Maybe I should start another thread....viability of new low cost airlines in a saturated market.

or rename this thread ...SOON.....or NEVER!!!

:*...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2003, 07:44
Replies: 27
Views: 3,688
Posted By The Southend King

The same problem with Heathrow Vs Gatwick, in...

The same problem with Heathrow Vs Gatwick, in terms of public perception, applies to Kennedy Vs Newark, even though Newark is actually nearer to Manhattan than Kennedy.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2003, 07:41
Replies: 17
Views: 5,451
Posted By The Southend King

Direct Entry Command is always a function of...

Direct Entry Command is always a function of supply and demand. While most of the Low Cost airlines have required DEC's because of the strong growth, that factor is now easing off (with the exception...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2002, 08:30
Replies: 280
Views: 56,229
Posted By The Southend King

I see Harry Hynd's interview getting some...

I see Harry Hynd's interview getting some prominence in the Mail on Sunday this morning. I wonder if his suggestion of an alternative motive worthy of review by the airlines lawyers :)

I am also...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Dec 2002, 18:44
Replies: 280
Views: 56,229
Posted By The Southend King

The reports say they were released on Bail. ...

The reports say they were released on Bail.

That means charges are still pending...

Interesting to read This report (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2071826.stm) about an individual causing...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Dec 2002, 12:04
Replies: 280
Views: 56,229
Posted By The Southend King

Those last two posts are fascinating...wonder...

Those last two posts are fascinating...wonder what colour the sky is on their planets.

Maybe I can summarise what I've read and seen so far...

1. There was a disturbance on this flight (I think...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Oct 2002, 22:35
Replies: 111
Views: 41,985
Posted By The Southend King

I see the Guv's friends on Airliners.net have...

I see the Guv's friends on Airliners.net have deleted the thread, and any adverse reference to his airline, newspaper story or dodgy psychologist past.

Hope someone took copies.....lots of...
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