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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Sep 2010, 13:54
Replies: 399
Views: 192,200
Posted By whatbolt

Can confirm the spare tail plane was used, have a...

Can confirm the spare tail plane was used, have a feeling it was the first one to be painted all red in the new colour scheme. Looked horrible.
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2010, 09:32
Replies: 25
Views: 5,703
Posted By whatbolt

There is the possibility that some of this is a...

There is the possibility that some of this is a generation thing and some younger personel might not have thought about the consequences of butting in on the flight deck. However I think a lot of it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Dec 2009, 09:06
Replies: 692
Views: 151,536
Posted By whatbolt

Yes it was Air UK that operated the sou route in...

Yes it was Air UK that operated the sou route in 88
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Dec 2009, 19:54
Replies: 692
Views: 151,536
Posted By whatbolt

The aircraft are not much bigger than all those...

The aircraft are not much bigger than all those years ago with up to 13 differant British Air Ferries Viscounts operating on saturdays which tried to carry the same sort of loads the Dash Q400...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Nov 2009, 14:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,550
Posted By whatbolt

Thats a very intelligent question. The answer,...

Thats a very intelligent question.
The answer, presumably being yes or no is a little harder.
A lot depends on your age and background, common sense and manners are for many (not all) older...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
4th Aug 2009, 14:32
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By whatbolt

Thanks Merlin. Your just about as helpfull and...

Thanks Merlin. Your just about as helpfull and well mannered as the people I've spoken to on 5 occasions and had 3 emails from. Please do feel free to not reply.
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
1st Aug 2009, 22:10
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By whatbolt

Anyone from Delta anywhere ?

Anyone from Delta anywhere ?
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
25th Jul 2009, 10:31
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By whatbolt

Delta Ops stateside

Anyone from Ground ops available for advice (PMs if reqd) on current baggage rules on Delta internal flights please. PS. I'm airline staff.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2009, 21:04
Replies: 19
Views: 10,104
Posted By whatbolt

If you know someone working for BA they can get...

If you know someone working for BA they can get you a hotline ticket which works out about 90% firm
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2009, 20:48
Replies: 35
Views: 4,796
Posted By whatbolt

defo a Trident

defo a Trident
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Feb 2009, 18:37
Replies: 410
Views: 118,680
Posted By whatbolt

In the old days they would have had horses or...

In the old days they would have had horses or Donkeys to pull the Fire truck out - that would have save at least 4 men???? Seems like the old fashioned management trick of Carrot and stick approach...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2009, 14:33
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,058,584
Posted By whatbolt

Mad /bob

"GF thanks for the pics showing the ac being recovered - just a thought, why didn't someone lower the undercarriage whilst it was up in the air? I am sure it would have been happier standing on the...
Forum: Questions
13th Jan 2009, 15:13
Replies: 16
Views: 2,699
Posted By whatbolt

Quote - I am aware that journalists have rather...

Quote - I am aware that journalists have rather questionable reputation among pilots, but perhaps its OK to ask some questions as I value highly your knowledge and I would like to avoid some possible...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Dec 2008, 06:58
Replies: 548
Views: 511,528
Posted By whatbolt

There doesnt seem to be any mention of any ground...

There doesnt seem to be any mention of any ground crew in all this.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Dec 2008, 17:35
Replies: 1
Views: 801
Posted By whatbolt

None that I know of, the fliud thats used on...

None that I know of, the fliud thats used on runways is powerful stuff as opposed to whats sprayed on a/c. Keep in mind that the spray will be diluted as it melts the ice.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Nov 2008, 15:53
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By whatbolt

Jamie. Please see your pms

Jamie. Please see your pms
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Nov 2008, 12:34
Replies: 9
Views: 3,594
Posted By whatbolt

Yes it can be done. Check your AMM

Yes it can be done. Check your AMM
Forum: Tech Log
19th Nov 2008, 12:31
Replies: 12
Views: 1,817
Posted By whatbolt

I believe this came about after some tests from...

I believe this came about after some tests from Boeing which proved that the lift/stall features of the wing changed significantly with various seals missing/damaged on the slats. I think there was...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Nov 2008, 12:24
Replies: 127
Views: 51,924
Posted By whatbolt

Au contre old chap, these ARB desert tips have...

Au contre old chap, these ARB desert tips have been around for a while - some engs can tell by the sound and some cant. Dont put all of us in one bag.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th Nov 2008, 16:29
Replies: 127
Views: 51,924
Posted By whatbolt

Yeh, you kick it fairly hard and listen to the...

Yeh, you kick it fairly hard and listen to the sound it makes, if they all sound the same there all about the same px - what you cant tell is if thats low or high unless the profile of the tyre looks...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Nov 2008, 13:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,882
Posted By whatbolt

Link doesnt work for me ?

Link doesnt work for me ?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Nov 2008, 11:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By whatbolt

No but when I went for an interview I was told I...

No but when I went for an interview I was told I had to pay to park my car at work and pay for uniform laundry - " in China" !!!!!!!
Forum: Tech Log
9th Nov 2008, 11:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,709
Posted By whatbolt

Empty a/c with 2 to 4 k fuel o/b - 3 to 4...

Empty a/c with 2 to 4 k fuel o/b - 3 to 4 fingures width ie your hand is about right. Fully loaded fuel/pax etc around half of that.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Nov 2008, 16:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,814
Posted By whatbolt

Thats why its very important to not use the...

Thats why its very important to not use the toilet " when on the ground". Its not nice having to go around with the shovel when you lot have pushed back.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Oct 2008, 21:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,558
Posted By whatbolt

At least when theres bits with part numbers on in...

At least when theres bits with part numbers on in the jet pipe you know its not a well engine.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2008, 21:19
Replies: 2,984
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Views: 1,027,514
Posted By whatbolt

Not quite , my Mum used to say "never start...

Not quite , my Mum used to say "never start anything on a Friday, its unlucky". And what the hell its the start of the w/e so it can wait till monday.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd May 2008, 20:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,336
Posted By whatbolt

In the type of situation you discribe with the...

In the type of situation you discribe with the staff you say you have I think it inadvisable that the flight crew ask the ground crew if its go or no go. Its bad enough understanding the DDM...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2008, 22:20
Replies: 692
Views: 151,536
Posted By whatbolt

But not necessarily on time.

But not necessarily on time.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Mar 2008, 09:57
Replies: 1,172
Views: 264,813
Posted By whatbolt

MBA - ? would that stand for Missing Bags...

MBA - ? would that stand for Missing Bags Assistant
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Mar 2008, 20:02
Replies: 22
Views: 2,981
Posted By whatbolt

Cant remember when I:ugh::ugh: didnt have...

Cant remember when I:ugh::ugh: didnt have marriage problems/relationship problems/family problems/money problems/teenager problems/rasehole boss problems etc etc - thats why God made me an engineer -...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2007, 21:22
Replies: 42
Views: 25,826
Posted By whatbolt

It will be interesting to see how long it takes...

It will be interesting to see how long it takes to roll the first nose wheel tyre off the rim.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Jun 2007, 06:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,220
Posted By whatbolt

Loctite do a product called Freeze and Release,...

Loctite do a product called Freeze and Release, its number is 8040. I've used it and its very good. Web site is www.loctite.co.uk or phone number is 01442 418305. Guy by the name of Richard Hassle is...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Oct 2005, 19:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By whatbolt

wear and cuts are the normal reasons for change....

wear and cuts are the normal reasons for change. You need to check your MM or Tyre manual, the first chord showing may be wear chord or carcuss. Wear chord may not be an immediate problem depending...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Sep 2005, 13:18
Replies: 148
Views: 53,863
Posted By whatbolt

kotakota. Judging by whats left sometimes, I...

kotakota. Judging by whats left sometimes, I think our crews do eat of the floor.;)
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Jun 2005, 06:55
Replies: 25
Views: 5,565
Posted By whatbolt

When I was given my first epaulettes as a...

When I was given my first epaulettes as a licensed eng I wore them with pride doing a job I had immense pride in.
Now neither of these exist.
The purple stripe was awarded by King George to...
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