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Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2021, 12:01
Replies: 20
Views: 3,394
Posted By TelsBoy

Squidie, I am a similar age and had similar...

Squidie,

I am a similar age and had similar circumstances (had a couple of years away from flying due medication). Got revalidated no bother with the helpful guidance of my local club and...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th May 2021, 11:52
Replies: 68
Views: 16,582
Posted By TelsBoy

Did one at Edinburgh yonks ago (2008-ish IIRC)...

Did one at Edinburgh yonks ago (2008-ish IIRC) when the Watchman was still there. Changed days...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2020, 08:48
Replies: 23
Views: 12,434
Posted By TelsBoy

Not sure why it's "unusual". Either 1) someone's...

Not sure why it's "unusual". Either 1) someone's fancied flying a bit high or more likely 2) the Mode C/S is a bit out of kilter.

Kid of reminds me of all these UFO reports. "On xyz date,...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2020, 08:54
Replies: 35
Views: 8,641
Posted By TelsBoy

Oops. Looks like in the Covid-19 Hysteria era...

Oops. Looks like in the Covid-19 Hysteria era common sense has went well and truly oot the windae. Pandemic of stupidity. Who thinks its a good idea to spray various fragile (and in many cases...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jul 2020, 13:08
Replies: 20
Views: 4,016
Posted By TelsBoy

Any criteria regarding unserviceability should be...

Any criteria regarding unserviceability should be on the approach chart, I'd imagine. Dual NDB approaches still common in Russia (I note that's the OP's location).
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th May 2020, 21:35
Replies: 34
Views: 10,569
Posted By TelsBoy

What chance is there of a new UK start-up...

What chance is there of a new UK start-up airline? About as much chance as Jeremy Corbyn being Prime Minister.

Fully agree with jamestkirk 's prediction.
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2020, 21:32
Replies: 27
Views: 5,581
Posted By TelsBoy

I must be old fashioned. Nothing beats a printed...

I must be old fashioned. Nothing beats a printed book or magazine IMO.
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2020, 21:30
Replies: 14
Views: 3,781
Posted By TelsBoy

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated! No point...

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated! No point in doing it just now with club and airfield shut but good to know.

Black Sun - agree, the Govt in the link above basically admit there's negligible...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2020, 10:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,781
Posted By TelsBoy

The problem is, there's too many folk with an axe...

The problem is, there's too many folk with an axe to grind, so it's all Boris' fault, Labour, the Nationalists, etc... add complete and utter hysteria fanned by the media and the result is many folk...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2020, 11:21
Replies: 14
Views: 3,781
Posted By TelsBoy

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit... There's...

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit...

There's no confusion at all from what I can see. The Govt seem to at least understand the impact these restrictions are having and are trying to turn us back...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2020, 08:58
Replies: 24
Views: 5,447
Posted By TelsBoy

I think it will be a while before we see some...

I think it will be a while before we see some sort of standardised diktat saying we can or can't fly, if ever. For starters, the edicts are differing all across the country now as to what people can...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2020, 08:47
Replies: 27
Views: 5,581
Posted By TelsBoy

I used to occasionally buy "Flying" years ago and...

I used to occasionally buy "Flying" years ago and enjoyed it for the same reason I enjoyed Today's Pilot - lots of informative practical aviation articles that were very interesting and you could...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2020, 08:41
Replies: 27
Views: 5,581
Posted By TelsBoy

Sad to hear, but a sign of the times I guess. I...

Sad to hear, but a sign of the times I guess. I can't remember the last time I bought a magazine.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Apr 2020, 12:18
Replies: 2,907
Views: 634,537
Posted By TelsBoy

I can't see any airline operating this until...

I can't see any airline operating this until states begin to lift restrictions.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Apr 2020, 12:17
Replies: 2,907
Views: 634,537
Posted By TelsBoy

Can't/won't happen. No legislation to do so and...

Can't/won't happen. No legislation to do so and nobody to physically enforce it. Political willy-waving from Pointless Nicola and the Pointless Parliament which has been reduced to merely parroting...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Apr 2020, 10:33
Replies: 633
Views: 611,028
Posted By TelsBoy

Very worrying times for the industry. No exit...

Very worrying times for the industry. No exit strategy means a complete impossibility to plan any recovery. Then this nugget appears today:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52439405

It...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2020, 11:35
Replies: 97
Views: 46,379
Posted By TelsBoy

One of my key points. Who's checking the work,...

One of my key points. Who's checking the work, ongoing staff competency/recency, training, procedures etc. If the engineer didn't feel they could ask a question/confirm something, why? Wasn't there a...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2020, 09:54
Replies: 97
Views: 46,379
Posted By TelsBoy

I worked in a previous life for an avionics...

I worked in a previous life for an avionics manufacturer that used to have professional spec writers, employed solely to write test procedures, manuals etc. In other words, they'd take what the...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2020, 09:34
Replies: 97
Views: 46,379
Posted By TelsBoy

Surely any ongoing competency assessment/training...

Surely any ongoing competency assessment/training would account for this? As I previously said, many uncomfortable questions opening a can of worms, all too easy to blame the individual and not the...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2020, 09:16
Replies: 40
Views: 7,829
Posted By TelsBoy

In theory yes, that is the common sense approach....

In theory yes, that is the common sense approach. But there isn't much common sense around. I believe that pressure is increasing on the Govt every day to ease the lockdown due to the damage being...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2020, 09:09
Replies: 30
Views: 4,556
Posted By TelsBoy

Very well said.

Very well said.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2020, 09:06
Replies: 24
Views: 11,572
Posted By TelsBoy

Aye, that it is. I rather like the Port row in...

Aye, that it is. I rather like the Port row in the 340 as you get to sit all on your own!

As for that article; load of keech. Clickbait nonsense. Can't see at all how it would be any use. Not...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2020, 09:01
Replies: 97
Views: 46,379
Posted By TelsBoy

Pay peanuts, get monkeys. Seeing it across all...

Pay peanuts, get monkeys. Seeing it across all areas of the industry. Costs/expenditure cut to the bone. Exceptional demands on service yet conversely the incessant demand for reduced cost; both...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Apr 2020, 11:33
Replies: 24
Views: 11,572
Posted By TelsBoy

Lederhosen, completely agree with everything you...

Lederhosen, completely agree with everything you say there, my point being that with all the fuss being made about seating on airliners, there's not the same attention on the same issue on other...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Apr 2020, 10:57
Replies: 24
Views: 11,572
Posted By TelsBoy

True that. The rubber jungle's never used anyway!...

True that. The rubber jungle's never used anyway! Especially as most of LM's flights don't go high enough for their use!

Alternatively have the pax take turns at hanging oot the windae. Might get...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Apr 2020, 10:35
Replies: 24
Views: 11,572
Posted By TelsBoy

Off-topic - To me the question regarding pax...

Off-topic - To me the question regarding pax seating in airliners has the wrong focus. There are no such restrictions/worries regarding seating on trains and buses, however the Govt have advised...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Apr 2020, 10:19
Replies: 97
Views: 46,379
Posted By TelsBoy

There's some pretty unhelpful posts here. What...

There's some pretty unhelpful posts here. What good does public lynching do?

There are many worrying questions that result from this incident however. Mx staff not understanding procedures and...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2020, 09:52
Replies: 30
Views: 4,556
Posted By TelsBoy

As usual, the regulation and reality don't tally....

As usual, the regulation and reality don't tally. Many airfields are shut anyway with the exception of essential flights - i.e. Air Ambulance, Mil, commercial PSOs, cargo/mail. You might "need" to...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2020, 09:44
Replies: 40
Views: 7,829
Posted By TelsBoy

I will be astounded if many FTOs and clubs, never...

I will be astounded if many FTOs and clubs, never mind airfields, survive this. The industry as a whole has had a sledgehammer taken to it and the pieces will take a long time to glue back together,...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Sep 2019, 14:14
Replies: 116
Views: 125,105
Posted By TelsBoy

As a pilot who has experienced anxiety and its...

As a pilot who has experienced anxiety and its crippling affects on life, I read this thread with much interest and sadness.

Firstly, my absolute best wishes to the FO involved, and I hope they...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2019, 11:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,598
Posted By TelsBoy

Nope, most of us not at fancy intergalactic...

Nope, most of us not at fancy intergalactic spaceports still have ye olde radio to get the ATIS from, complete with Denville's familiar vox.
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2019, 08:55
Replies: 27
Views: 5,268
Posted By TelsBoy

Maoraigh seems to fly in the same area I do, and...

Maoraigh seems to fly in the same area I do, and I am familiar with the challenges of doing so. Bottom line is, if you know what you're doing, its perfectly safe. If you don't... you are just...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2019, 13:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,289
Posted By TelsBoy

Ah, of course. The pilot isn't allowed to touch...

Ah, of course. The pilot isn't allowed to touch anything on commercial aircraft unless HAL goes TU!
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2019, 10:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,289
Posted By TelsBoy

Maoraigh, you forgot for A) hammer and B) cable...

Maoraigh, you forgot for A) hammer and B) cable ties.

I'm interested to know what "checks" were done by the computer. Are we talking about instruments, avionics, systems etc.? If so a BITE check...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2019, 11:01
Replies: 37
Views: 11,204
Posted By TelsBoy

Don't worry about your doubts. Nav is probably...

Don't worry about your doubts. Nav is probably the most challenging part of learning to fly. My first couple of Navexes didn't go fantastically well and I remember feeling disheartened (especially...
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