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Forum: Middle East
25th Jan 2019, 18:11
Replies: 32
Views: 28,723
Posted By in freedom

I am assuming that at least part of the BBC's...

I am assuming that at least part of the BBC's interest would be in the differences of how the FTLs are applied in the Middle East. That's the real difference to regulations in a functioning...
Forum: Middle East
5th Sep 2018, 14:11
Replies: 29
Views: 16,942
Posted By in freedom

Unfortunately it is not a good place for kids,...

Unfortunately it is not a good place for kids, neither outdoors nor indoors. Google UAE Asthma.
Forum: Middle East
4th Sep 2018, 07:41
Replies: 29
Views: 16,942
Posted By in freedom

The World Bank has been publishing this fact for...

The World Bank has been publishing this fact for a while. After it gained media attention with their 2015 report, the UAE pressured them to differentiate between man-made particles and natural dust....
Forum: Middle East
28th Jul 2018, 13:21
Replies: 12
Views: 8,534
Posted By in freedom

Flight Duty & Flight time limitations reflected...

Flight Duty & Flight time limitations reflected in the rosters are based on planned block time. Squeezing planned block time may generate significant savings by avoiding crew augmentation, layovers...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jun 2018, 10:31
Replies: 59
Views: 43,283
Posted By in freedom

So STC is pretty honest with his math. 8 parked...

So STC is pretty honest with his math. 8 parked aircraft with a crew factor of 7.5 (or 15 pilots per plane) equal a shortage of about 120 pilots. He wants to plug that hole with the SAA drivers. Of...
Forum: Middle East
15th Jun 2018, 15:14
Replies: 59
Views: 43,283
Posted By in freedom

Eid ends the Ramadan excuse. So what does the...

Eid ends the Ramadan excuse. So what does the parking lot look like now?
Forum: Middle East
21st May 2018, 13:39
Replies: 184
Views: 97,976
Posted By in freedom

The Fatigue Risk Management at EK is a farce....

The Fatigue Risk Management at EK is a farce. It's only there to pretend this is a properly regulated airline. It's not.

I don't think EK crews are ever on local time. A daytime departure or...
Forum: Middle East
21st May 2018, 11:03
Replies: 184
Views: 97,976
Posted By in freedom

You will have every right to be fatigued at the...

You will have every right to be fatigued at the outstation because these trips will be coupled with a scheduling violation of:

OM-A 7.2.c, the avoidance of the scheduling rest periods of between...
Forum: Middle East
20th May 2018, 13:07
Replies: 184
Views: 97,976
Posted By in freedom

They are so used to being above the law that they...

They are so used to being above the law that they are not giving any thought to the laws of physics or physiology.

EK521 and FZ981 weren't painful enough. In fact they are already making decent...
Forum: Middle East
19th May 2018, 15:54
Replies: 184
Views: 97,976
Posted By in freedom

By the way, where is Harry telling us that we got...

By the way, where is Harry telling us that we got it all wrong? Another misunderstanding of the company‘s well intended rostering options. A good way for guys to build stick time quicker than before....
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2018, 12:01
Replies: 184
Views: 97,976
Posted By in freedom

Here's the contact for EASA. They will reply with...

Here's the contact for EASA. They will reply with a formal acknowledgement of your complaint and it will go into their database on EK. Unfortunately they redesigned the webpage and it isn't easy to...
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2018, 14:30
Replies: 134
Views: 81,020
Posted By in freedom

STC seems to know more. He insists that the pilot...

STC seems to know more. He insists that the pilot shortage will only last through the summer. I wonder how he intends to fix it. 3 crew ULRs ? Or a merger with Abu Dhabi? Or simply adding a 777 to...
Forum: Middle East
11th Apr 2018, 16:34
Replies: 70
Views: 76,845
Posted By in freedom

EK pilot shortage admitted by TC

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-emirates-airline/emirates-to-exercise-airbus-a380-options-sooner-rather-than-later-idUSKBN1HI272

The airline is short about 100 to 150 pilots, forcing it to...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2018, 10:08
Replies: 514
Views: 415,176
Posted By in freedom

The FAA IASA rules come in the following...

The FAA IASA rules come in the following hierarchy:

IASA
--ICAO Doc. 9734
----Inspector Checklists


Take a closer look at ICAO Doc. 9734:

2.3.4.2 State responsibility
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2018, 07:43
Replies: 514
Views: 415,176
Posted By in freedom

There's a big difference between not getting...

There's a big difference between not getting caught versus acting legally. That's true for both the company and the GCAA.

On the topic of independent supervision: HH is a Board Member of the GCAA...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2018, 00:40
Replies: 514
Views: 415,176
Posted By in freedom

Fatbus, please read my post in detail. Where...

Fatbus, please read my post in detail.

Where EK deviates from what's written, the company breaks the rules.

As far as the GCAA goes, they didn't disclose those practices before they received...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2018, 19:03
Replies: 514
Views: 415,176
Posted By in freedom

They are also illegal on several levels: -...

They are also illegal on several levels:

- at company level for reporting false check-in times. Do you think they changed the India nightturns into layovers for nothing after the WSJ article? Try...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2018, 12:54
Replies: 514
Views: 415,176
Posted By in freedom

I know as a matter of fact that they do care. But...

I know as a matter of fact that they do care. But they also need some more men with balls to speak up.

I fully understand that one has to protect oneself and the family while under the UAE rule....
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2018, 12:02
Replies: 514
Views: 415,176
Posted By in freedom

Fatigue

You may be spot on. The crew was certainly experienced enough to avoid this incident. So why didn't they?

Fatigue is a treacherous monster with so many effects on body and soul. You won't be...
Forum: Middle East
12th Dec 2017, 12:46
Replies: 514
Views: 415,176
Posted By in freedom

interesting coverage by US mass media, see link...

interesting coverage by US mass media, see link to Forbes

even more interesting that it disappeared from Google News search results completely, where it ranked number as #1 this morning if one...
Forum: Middle East
27th May 2017, 10:25
Replies: 54
Views: 52,953
Posted By in freedom

As pilots you are always ahead of the airplane...

As pilots you are always ahead of the airplane and you know what's coming from the present state of the flight.
When you think about the company and your job future you should apply the same...
Forum: Middle East
11th Apr 2017, 14:55
Replies: 7
Views: 7,393
Posted By in freedom

On the surface you may be correct. But do you...

On the surface you may be correct. But do you really believe they don't know their suppliers and enjoy the low prices?
How about the boys' working conditions who drive you to work? Not on EK...
Forum: Middle East
11th Apr 2017, 11:22
Replies: 7
Views: 7,393
Posted By in freedom

Fraud runs in the family

Fraud by clocking seems to be a generally accepted accounting principle for a certain Middle East Airline. Cars, pilots, .... same, same.
...
Forum: Middle East
12th Mar 2017, 11:46
Replies: 30
Views: 18,939
Posted By in freedom

Back on topic. TC in this interview with Reuters...

Back on topic. TC in this interview with Reuters basically hinted at some unpleasant truths that should be revealed in the annual report soon. Of course those truths will be downplayed and wrapped in...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2017, 10:59
Replies: 240
Views: 264,618
Posted By in freedom

worst decision ever? Yes Good money for a...

worst decision ever? Yes

Good money for a stepstone? No. On top of the bond you have to consider moving everything/everyone to and from the Middle East. It has skyscrapers but it really is the...
Forum: Middle East
11th Jan 2017, 09:30
Replies: 65
Views: 53,128
Posted By in freedom

Harry, I would like to call your cards on this...

Harry, I would like to call your cards on this one. If you are a man of honor then you owe Talparc your 50' Sunseeker and Bentley Mulsanne. I have it in writing before me that he is in contact with...
Forum: Middle East
9th Nov 2016, 11:46
Replies: 81
Views: 61,153
Posted By in freedom

Nice try to keep this under the radar while the...

Nice try to keep this under the radar while the world is looking at the Donald.

I feel sorry for all of you still there and the rest of the staff who can not leave. They treated you like sh*t when...
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2016, 22:42
Replies: 408
Views: 512,445
Posted By in freedom

Halas, SOPS, we came to the same conclusion...

Halas, SOPS,

we came to the same conclusion independently today in a discussion amongst former EK drivers. All of us happy to have left that state of paranoia. It does make it hard to think...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Sep 2016, 22:14
Replies: 45
Views: 25,733
Posted By in freedom

B777EK, that is not correct. A lot of the posters...

B777EK, that is not correct. A lot of the posters have left EK, myself included.
In this very thread HornetDrvr, RotatingBacon and Neptune Spear state that they have left as well.

Good for you...
Forum: Middle East
31st Aug 2016, 22:54
Replies: 45
Views: 25,733
Posted By in freedom

Forget about job and $$$ for a second. Are you...

Forget about job and $$$ for a second. Are you really wiiling to step outside of a society which at least strives to provide freedom and justice for all, to become a slave for an authoritarian regime...
Forum: Middle East
26th Aug 2016, 10:11
Replies: 47
Views: 37,092
Posted By in freedom

If you are worried about surveillance from iCrew...

If you are worried about surveillance from iCrew or other UAE apps, you can install lookout.com for free on iOS or Android. They helped find the latest Apple security loophole so must be pretty...
Forum: Middle East
10th Aug 2016, 22:16
Replies: 408
Views: 512,445
Posted By in freedom

Wiz, that's a valid concern. Good thing that the...

Wiz, that's a valid concern. Good thing that the independent GCAA is leading the investigation.
Forum: Middle East
10th Aug 2016, 20:27
Replies: 408
Views: 512,445
Posted By in freedom

First of all I would like to thank the brave...

First of all I would like to thank the brave fireman from RAK who paid the ultimate price for the safety of others. The best ones leave too early. May your family find peace.
...
Forum: Middle East
4th Aug 2016, 07:48
Replies: 71
Views: 83,346
Posted By in freedom

Kollege, bitte lies hier die umfangreichen...

Kollege, bitte lies hier die umfangreichen Threads zu EK durch. Wenn Du das machst, bist Du komplett wahnsinnig. Die guten Zeiten sind bei EK vorbei. Die Mitarbeiter wurden schon in den letzten...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jul 2016, 19:38
Replies: 58
Views: 32,511
Posted By in freedom

Natops, let's hope that it never ever comes to...

Natops, let's hope that it never ever comes to that. But by now we have made so much progress and passed on so much evidence to the relevant authorities that they would not have to fall back on an...
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