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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2016, 22:20
Replies: 29
Views: 5,350
Posted By DVR6K

BA fly between: Abu Dhabi / Muscat Doha /...

BA fly between:

Abu Dhabi / Muscat
Doha / Bahrain
Singapore / Sydney

Used to do Phoenix / San Diego and several Australian cities from the Far East.

Nothing on short-haul.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Mar 2016, 07:22
Replies: 88
Views: 69,294
Posted By DVR6K

Explosions at Brussels Airport

Two Loud Explosions Heard At Brussels Airport (http://news.sky.com/story/1664446/two-loud-explosions-heard-at-brussels-airport)

Airport being evacuated. Any news?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2015, 21:49
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,701
Posted By DVR6K

You're absolutely right. Cost is King as the...

You're absolutely right. Cost is King as the march towards record profits continues. It ain't right but it's the IAG way. If they don't have to unfreeze people they won't. It's not rewarding...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2015, 21:04
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,133,701
Posted By DVR6K

I am under the impression that the seniority...

I am under the impression that the seniority numbers for fleet transfers in 2016 include all eligible un-frozen SH pilots with a bid in. That number isn't sufficient to fill the LH seats so there...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Feb 2012, 22:11
Replies: 15
Views: 10,248
Posted By DVR6K

My experience is that Ercan will always hand you...

My experience is that Ercan will always hand you over to Nicosia (they don't co-ordinate though) but Nicosia will not hand you over to Ercan if you fly in the other direction. Nicosia give you a...
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Aug 2006, 10:53
Replies: 23
Views: 5,110
Posted By DVR6K

And on aircraft where you can't see the controls...

And on aircraft where you can't see the controls move, who's to say the wiring for the EICAS/ECAM style display hasn't been rigged incorrectly so that when you move the controls, the surfaces move in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2006, 12:39
Replies: 32
Views: 6,500
Posted By DVR6K

I also can't quite understand how any of these...

I also can't quite understand how any of these projects can work at all. The maths didn't work for Alpha One (nor did the website for that matter...) and it would take a brave man to start yet...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2006, 00:04
Replies: 787
Views: 240,576
Posted By DVR6K

For the record, I concur with nclbase... The 400...

For the record, I concur with nclbase... The 400 is on it's way out but has served a very good purpose thus far at NCL.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2006, 22:35
Replies: 787
Views: 240,576
Posted By DVR6K

Believe they are doing well this year, but they...

Believe they are doing well this year, but they are heaps!! Will the new 400s be in the blue of XL or the red of TC direct??
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2006, 21:58
Replies: 787
Views: 240,576
Posted By DVR6K

Or to put it another (simpler) way: B737-400...

Or to put it another (simpler) way:

B737-400 - Air Atlanta
B737-800 - Excel
B747-300 - Air Atlanta
B757-200 - Air Atlanta (being transferred over to UK reg)
B767-200 - Air Atlanta (ditto)...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2006, 20:21
Replies: 787
Views: 240,576
Posted By DVR6K

Well, -400 or no -400 (and it is a nasty...

Well, -400 or no -400 (and it is a nasty machine), NCL recorded 85% on time performance a couple of months ago compared to a regional base average of 80% so it ain't doing too bad!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2006, 23:41
Replies: 787
Views: 240,576
Posted By DVR6K

Believe most of the punctuality problems to be...

Believe most of the punctuality problems to be long haul and 757 routes, the 800s are performing quite well, but with the odd problem creeping in here and there. When the 900s come along and the 75s...
Forum: Questions
28th Apr 2006, 19:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,439
Posted By DVR6K

What exactly did you type for the search? I...

What exactly did you type for the search? I tried "powerback" and "power back" to no avail, hence the post. Thought it was a bit odd it hadn't been covered before...
Forum: Questions
28th Apr 2006, 17:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,439
Posted By DVR6K

Powerbacks???

Just wondering the pros and cons for performing powerbacks instead of the standard push by a tug. Recently saw a clip of a NWA DC-9 powering back from a stand which appeared a very noisy and slow...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Apr 2006, 19:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By DVR6K

I got my PPL well before I decided to pursue an...

I got my PPL well before I decided to pursue an integrated course just for the recreational side of it more than anything to do with training in the future. I claimed back 15 hours of my CPL flying...
Forum: Questions
16th Apr 2006, 14:09
Replies: 12
Views: 21,565
Posted By DVR6K

Question 737-800 ETOPS??

Saw this picture yesterday whilst killing some bank holiday time...

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0574714/M/

Noticed that "ETOPS" is written on the nosegear door and was wondering when...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Mar 2006, 19:57
Replies: 306
Views: 84,108
Posted By DVR6K

BMI regional said at the BALPA conference a few...

BMI regional said at the BALPA conference a few months ago said they would only consider people with min 500 hours. Not sure if they have changed the goalposts since to suit prevailing job...
Forum: Questions
16th Feb 2006, 20:24
Replies: 19
Views: 2,572
Posted By DVR6K

Believe some turboprops without a stand alone APU...

Believe some turboprops without a stand alone APU are fitted with prop brakes that allow the engine to run without turning the propellers thus providing electrical power on the ground. Presume the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Dec 2005, 23:16
Replies: 18
Views: 3,529
Posted By DVR6K

As Send Clowns says, just learn the answer. The...

As Send Clowns says, just learn the answer. The other similar question in the question bank is the same but northern hemisphere. The only time in the whole of Gen Nav Oxford groundschool we were...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2005, 17:48
Replies: 83
Views: 21,700
Posted By DVR6K

I had a similar issue a couple of years back. ...

I had a similar issue a couple of years back. Went to see the CAA for a Class 1, and fell outside the initial limits. But since my prescription had not changed much in the last 3 or 4 years, they...
Forum: Questions
9th Aug 2005, 17:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,626
Posted By DVR6K

Read in an aviation magazine ages ago about the...

Read in an aviation magazine ages ago about the policy of Kuwait Airways with regards overflying Iraq.

Basically, they nominate suitable alternates in Turkey and Iran and should there be a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2005, 03:03
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By DVR6K

Wow, I never tire of these integrated v modular...

Wow, I never tire of these integrated v modular chats.

As per my usual response to the debates that rage on and on and on and on on Pprune, if it suits you to go integrated, go integrated, if it...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2005, 17:28
Replies: 23
Views: 5,148
Posted By DVR6K

Ground effect occurs at a height of approximately...

Ground effect occurs at a height of approximately half the wingspan above the ground and becomes more of an issue the closer the wing is to the ground so high wing aircraft suffer less from the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jun 2005, 02:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By DVR6K

Tips to help with CPL skills test

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone could put forward some useful tips and handy shortcuts to make the CPL skills test a little easier. Is there anything that helped you through it all? Learnt that...
Forum: Questions
17th Jun 2005, 02:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,812
Posted By DVR6K

Good thinking all, thanks. Also was...

Good thinking all, thanks.

Also was wondering when does it get tested at MTOW for the first time and how do they do it? Jerry cans full of water like in a PA34??
Forum: Questions
15th Jun 2005, 18:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,812
Posted By DVR6K

A380 wheels down all the time??

Hi,

Just wondering why the A380 seems to perform all it's displays wheels down? Is it some kind of precautionary measure? In which case did they ferry it from Toulouse like that or was the gear...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st May 2005, 05:03
Replies: 19
Views: 3,321
Posted By DVR6K

Have student loan and also have HSBC loan. ...

Have student loan and also have HSBC loan. Student loan amount is deducted from the maximum HSBC will allow you to borrow. For me meant about 11,500 big ones less for the loan but on the plus side...
Forum: Questions
11th May 2005, 22:47
Replies: 14
Views: 1,241
Posted By DVR6K

Wx radar on the ground

Hi all,

Just been reading the thread in the medical forum about the potential effects of weather radars on people working on the ground around aircraft. The question is why would you have the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2005, 22:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,467
Posted By DVR6K

Jezz, Can't speak directly for Malta but a...

Jezz,

Can't speak directly for Malta but a few years ago (2001 or 2002 I think) I went to Cyprus and hired a PA28 from Paphos after an hour's check ride with an instructor who showed me where I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th May 2005, 14:38
Replies: 31
Views: 3,787
Posted By DVR6K

Zurich col question an absolute gift. Likewise...

Zurich col question an absolute gift. Likewise the 2 4 mark point of equal time questions in flight planning.

Aberdeen CTA chart question a bit cheeky but then again the answer was staring you in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd May 2005, 07:48
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By DVR6K

African Drunk, "When you have a job you can...

African Drunk,

"When you have a job you can put something back into the pot and help the industry and those who follow."

I quite agree, never said I wasn't going to pursue the membership but...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2005, 09:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,878
Posted By DVR6K

Here's a question that is only slightly off-topic...

Here's a question that is only slightly off-topic but nevertheless Airbus throttle-related...

As I understand it when you slide the throttles into one of the gates or detents on take-off, the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd May 2005, 09:01
Replies: 21
Views: 2,658
Posted By DVR6K

All absolutely correct. I would not say...

All absolutely correct.

I would not say "blind ticking" as such, let's call it "exam technique"!!!

I don't know how I'd get through the days not knowing that Duralumin is difficult to weld...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st May 2005, 09:33
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By DVR6K

Tallbloke, Am also yet to gain employment,...

Tallbloke,

Am also yet to gain employment, in fact, yet to gain anything more than a PPL, but BALPA is useful simply for the fact while you are training it's free and you get the Log through the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st May 2005, 09:28
Replies: 21
Views: 2,658
Posted By DVR6K

I quite agree about the irrelevance of much of...

I quite agree about the irrelevance of much of the ATPL groundschool. Quite why sticky gimbals and dither motors are of interest to me is a mystery. Even with up to date things like GPS in Radio...
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