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Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2015, 09:46
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,566,959
Posted By Blakey

Thanks

Sorry to interrupt the intellectual discussion but I just wanted to post a big thank you to November 4 for the video; it brought back some good memories. Strange to think that of the two crew...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Sep 2008, 16:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,001
Posted By Blakey

Jetboyz1 has posted 3 threads, all within 15...

Jetboyz1 has posted 3 threads, all within 15 mins, and all on the same subject. Two of these are on this forum. Without substantiation, it smells rather of misinformation and stirring, which in...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Sep 2008, 23:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,195
Posted By Blakey

The Hercules is a very different beast to the ATR...

The Hercules is a very different beast to the ATR within ACL. The main issue is that because the main role is to be available on a 24/7 short-notice readiness the crews are all UK based and required...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2008, 01:29
Replies: 18
Views: 2,777
Posted By Blakey

In wartime many ships are lost at sea, with...

In wartime many ships are lost at sea, with tragic loss of life as highlighted above by RS30. However all of these had at least one survivor. What made the Sydney's case stand out is that it is a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2008, 10:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,809
Posted By Blakey

Air Contractors Hercules

In reply to eahlund's query, the ACL Hercules is flown by guys with a mix of backgrounds; some ex-military (C130 funny old thing!) and some with purely civilian background. The last crew recruited...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jan 2008, 10:40
Replies: 19
Views: 3,641
Posted By Blakey

UK Tax Allowance for Pilots

Since we are on the subject of UK tax, could I please pick the brains of someone in the know as to the tax free allowance that Mr Darling will allow us to count against our earnings as commercial...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Apr 2007, 21:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,908
Posted By Blakey

Legal Requirements for Aerial Photography (UK)

I have a friend (yes honest a friend not me in a different persona) who has an aircraft and is into photography. I'm with all the guys above regards a 2-man operation in UK. As I see it, because he...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2007, 11:43
Replies: 16
Views: 3,517
Posted By Blakey

Dear Beagle, The problem lies not with a...

Dear Beagle,

The problem lies not with a current CFS category, but a current CFS category on SEP! The bit that is underlined in LASORS as of this year. From my own experience I found that even...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2007, 02:17
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,978,133
Posted By Blakey

The RAF's camponologist expert (bottom LH...

The RAF's camponologist expert (bottom LH corner) decided that now would be the best time to discusss his Annnual Report.
On a more satirical note:
The guys laughed that as long as they smiled...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2007, 05:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,517
Posted By Blakey

DD If you've read LASORS you'll see it depends...

DD
If you've read LASORS you'll see it depends alot on whether you are a current QFI and on what. To the CAA SEP is god, rest is almost unworthy :ugh: . I converted an old JP A2 just over a year...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Feb 2007, 18:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Blakey

Ray, My apologies. I think it was my...

Ray,

My apologies. I think it was my application last year that caused LASORS to be altered this year to be more specific about old (all things are relative)QFIs. I have sent you an email so...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Feb 2007, 01:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,669
Posted By Blakey

Longstick, For your sake (as I see one of...

Longstick,

For your sake (as I see one of your previous posts refers to the Tucano), and others reading this thread, beware that the "valid category" to which LASORS refer for QFIs are...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Jan 2007, 17:13
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By Blakey

JAR and UK Licences and IMC privileges

All the good instructors assure me that there are no stupid questions - so here goes and I hope that some of you experts can help.
My day job (OK to be honest, as a freight dog it is normally a...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Jan 2007, 16:49
Replies: 0
Views: 947
Posted By Blakey

Holiday and Flight Discounts for Freight Dogs

The title says it all really.
I was hoping for any tips and pointers to help arrange a family holiday for a true freight dog. I know that touchdown is one option but have already noticed that in...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2005, 10:56
Replies: 58
Views: 6,958
Posted By Blakey

My main advice is never say "never". It was...

My main advice is never say "never".

It was a long time ago and slightly different when I applied to the Navy for a university Bursary as a pilot. I failed pilot but was offered a place at...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Mar 2005, 09:05
Replies: 6
Views: 3,831
Posted By Blakey

Freighter Options

As Shamen said, there are many options within Cathay and Silberfuchs earlier on alluded to one of them when he mentioned a couple of new captains on the freighter fleet. I assume that these guys...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jun 2004, 19:53
Replies: 29
Views: 16,061
Posted By Blakey

JJB, Your post has been a great help to me...

JJB,

Your post has been a great help to me as someone else interested in Cathay Cargo.

A few questions from myself if you don't mind:

I assume that you are UK based, if so, having applied...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2002, 12:30
Replies: 72
Views: 5,680
Posted By Blakey

Post Rock and Hard Place,. .. .It looks like your log...

Rock and Hard Place,. .. .It looks like your log in name is extremely apt. I notice that it is a new name and can only hope that you have reason to change it to something more upbeat in the future.....
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Mar 2002, 14:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By Blakey

Question Stage 3 Noise regulations and the IL 76

Notwithstanding that this is a rumour network, I am hoping that some of the Freight Dogs can offer some facts. Stage 3 of the noise regulations for the EU come into effect very soon and most...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2002, 10:50
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By Blakey

Post I don't think that Evergreen was on a UN charter,...

I don't think that Evergreen was on a UN charter, I believe it was for Mercy Corps and US NGOs, not the UN.. .. .As for details of what is and isn't permitted, the airspace procedures and state of...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2001, 16:16
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By Blakey

Post Another coup by British journalism. The first...

Another coup by British journalism. The first flight after the US bombings was 9 days earlier than reported, on 3 Dec 01. (I'm sure that they meant to say the first commercial flight as the one I...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2001, 23:42
Replies: 20
Views: 2,377
Posted By Blakey

Post I suppose I should thank you Cpt CAVEMAN. After...

I suppose I should thank you Cpt CAVEMAN. After years of browsing PPrune, you have finally pushed me to register and post for the first time.

I am amazed that you can sit at home and libel...
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