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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Aug 2006, 21:09
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By Gin Slinger

I've just tried as you suggested, but when I set...

I've just tried as you suggested, but when I set it to use a WEP key, it drops the connection and when I re-scan it connects it only comes up with a generic connection called NETGEAR (the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Aug 2006, 17:30
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By Gin Slinger

I can't seem to set a WEP key :confused:

Dear IT aces,

For some reason when I try to set a WEP key on my wireless broadband the connection, changing the SSID network name at the same time, the connection drops out, then when I re-scan...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2005, 00:00
Replies: 153
Views: 40,078
Posted By Gin Slinger

Can this thread be renamed 'Willie swings his...

Can this thread be renamed 'Willie swings his chopper'?
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jul 2005, 19:53
Replies: 8
Views: 4,675
Posted By Gin Slinger

request level change enroute?

Why is the phrase "request level change enroute" included in some departure clearances? Would have thought this comes under the category of stating the bleeding obvious.

Any suggestions from the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jun 2005, 12:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,574
Posted By Gin Slinger

You will prevent the impression of being a free...

You will prevent the impression of being a free loader.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jun 2005, 11:50
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,758,472
Posted By Gin Slinger

perhaps wear a sign saying "kick here" just above...

perhaps wear a sign saying "kick here" just above your buttocks :sad:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Jun 2005, 14:50
Replies: 28
Views: 9,802
Posted By Gin Slinger

Fougamonster:- You might be lucky and be...

Fougamonster:-

You might be lucky and be right, or you might believe it until about 5 weeks after your line training ends....

Good luck either way.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th May 2005, 13:01
Replies: 47
Views: 8,711
Posted By Gin Slinger

I'm sorry, but this airline is appalling. I would...

I'm sorry, but this airline is appalling. I would have to be very, very desperate to work for this shower.

Basically what the above press statement is saying is that all employees get 3%, except...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th May 2005, 12:46
Replies: 12
Views: 1,332
Posted By Gin Slinger

Whatever you agreement you come to with your...

Whatever you agreement you come to with your flight school, you must remember ultimately you are training to pass a CAA flight test, so don't be surprised if require extra flights to meet the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2005, 10:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,253
Posted By Gin Slinger

Day two depends on availability of sim and...

Day two depends on availability of sim and personnel, so you can expect a delay. I seem to remember I had to wait 3 weeks.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2005, 21:42
Replies: 25
Views: 3,357
Posted By Gin Slinger

There was a great comic line by Eric Morcambe;...

There was a great comic line by Eric Morcambe; when confronted by some famous pianist, who claimed Eric's rendition of his piece was rubbish, Eric replied that he played exactly the same...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Feb 2005, 17:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,213
Posted By Gin Slinger

Sounds like a rather odd interview question to...

Sounds like a rather odd interview question to me. The correct answer would be whatever equipment the operator has just ordered.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
2nd Jan 2005, 12:36
Replies: 13
Views: 3,072
Posted By Gin Slinger

Whilst our 737 operation is far less weather...

Whilst our 737 operation is far less weather dependent than S76Heavy's heli ops, I would say when bad Wx conditions prevail, a heightened sense of alertness tends to exist. One is listening to other...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jan 2005, 12:17
Replies: 16
Views: 1,737
Posted By Gin Slinger

I hope I never fly with him. The questions...

I hope I never fly with him.

The questions recruiters ask themselves (or should be asking themselves) are i) can this guy fly? & ii) could I have a nice day out with this guy? Anything else is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Dec 2004, 14:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,517
Posted By Gin Slinger

Please expand on your statement. I am interested...

Please expand on your statement. I am interested in what you might have to say.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Dec 2004, 10:50
Replies: 17
Views: 3,008
Posted By Gin Slinger

Answer your phone when crewing ring you up at...

Answer your phone when crewing ring you up at 4am.....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Dec 2004, 15:00
Replies: 1
Views: 549
Posted By Gin Slinger

Boeing 757 & 767 have a common Type Rating,...

Boeing 757 & 767 have a common Type Rating, although I think a 'differences' course is required.

To convert from B737 300/400/500 (colloquially known as 737 Classic or EFIS) to B737 600/700/800...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Dec 2004, 10:26
Replies: 27
Views: 4,903
Posted By Gin Slinger

Speaking recently to someone in my company with a...

Speaking recently to someone in my company with a lot of all round industry knowledge, he offered the opinion that the 757 is quickly taking over from where the 727 was 15 years ago, i.e. only good...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Dec 2004, 15:29
Replies: 12
Views: 1,939
Posted By Gin Slinger

There is a global market for pukka, certified...

There is a global market for pukka, certified sims for active aircraft types like the 757. Therefore the price really is the price, if you know what I mean.

I think the only way you'd...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Dec 2004, 11:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,939
Posted By Gin Slinger

They will quote you the going rate, I doubt you'd...

They will quote you the going rate, I doubt you'd find anywhere significantly cheaper.

If you're practising for a sim check and worried about the cost, just remember it might well be priceless....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Dec 2004, 14:16
Replies: 63
Views: 17,069
Posted By Gin Slinger

Hamrah is Captain John Mahon, Operations Director...

Hamrah is Captain John Mahon, Operations Director of Astraeus:-

http://www.flyastraeus.com/aboutastraeus/index.asp?id=34
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2004, 18:33
Replies: 188
Views: 67,667
Posted By Gin Slinger

FL - one of the most thought provoking posts I've...

FL - one of the most thought provoking posts I've ever read. Thank you for posting it and thank you to Capt concerned for allowing others to learn from his experience.

It seems to me there are so...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2004, 11:20
Replies: 20
Views: 4,864
Posted By Gin Slinger

good ol' Vic!! ...

good ol' Vic!! .
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2004, 18:38
Replies: 8
Views: 3,753
Posted By Gin Slinger

Firstly, thank you blackmail. Your sums are of...

Firstly, thank you blackmail. Your sums are of course reassuring and entirely logical.

Paxboy: the maingear are seriously beafy and designed to absorb the forces associated with landing, whereas...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Nov 2004, 16:17
Replies: 66
Views: 8,688
Posted By Gin Slinger

Regarding Keith's point A), I was a very happy...

Regarding Keith's point A), I was a very happy customer of BGS and am quite happy to endorse them on PPRuNe, however it was never suggested I should do so. In fact, the only mention of PPRuNe during...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2004, 15:51
Replies: 8
Views: 3,753
Posted By Gin Slinger

Thanks for that - I understand everything you...

Thanks for that - I understand everything you say, but does anyone have any figures for nosewheel clearance during 'typical' light weight F40 landing?
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2004, 14:08
Replies: 8
Views: 3,753
Posted By Gin Slinger

B737 nosewheel landing?

Let's say we're light, using flaps 40 due to runway length considerations. How easy is for the nosewheel to contact the ground before the maingear?

If I retard the thrust leavers so they come to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Nov 2004, 11:39
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By Gin Slinger

Hi, I did the ETPA MCC and went away impressed. ...

Hi, I did the ETPA MCC and went away impressed.

Regarding pre-study, you will receive a briefing pack, which includes things like a bit of tech background on L1011 and the SOPs. I would advise you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Nov 2004, 11:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By Gin Slinger

Neil, I can confirm there are no tech questions...

Neil, I can confirm there are no tech questions in the BAL/TFly interview.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Nov 2004, 11:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,041
Posted By Gin Slinger

There are far more 737 operators around than ones...

There are far more 737 operators around than ones using ATRs, plus the 737 market is where the growth is.

I would guess an ATR rating *might* be cheaper, but the name of the game is getting a job,...
Forum: Questions
18th Nov 2004, 14:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,923
Posted By Gin Slinger

Descent planning. LVL CHG and V/S are much easier...

Descent planning. LVL CHG and V/S are much easier than VNAV at first.

The 3x table works well, i.e. at FL330 approximately 100nm track miles are required. With 15 track nm to run, you should be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2004, 18:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By Gin Slinger

Have you checked the timetable carefully? Your...

Have you checked the timetable carefully? Your post smacks of illiteracy.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Oct 2004, 12:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,722
Posted By Gin Slinger

1) Say 'go-around', loudly and clearly :confused:...

1) Say 'go-around', loudly and clearly :confused: :confused:. What else can you say unless your man has indicated he has adequate visual reference and can make a safe landing from the approach? At...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Oct 2004, 23:41
Replies: 31
Views: 9,296
Posted By Gin Slinger

As a general comment relating to aviation stories...

As a general comment relating to aviation stories in the media, I would urge any PPRuNe readers with the professional knowledge and inclination to correct or refute any inaccuracies in this or any...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
18th Oct 2004, 13:59
Replies: 20
Views: 3,150
Posted By Gin Slinger

I would guess cruising across the pond with your...

I would guess cruising across the pond with your SELCAL-whatnot in use, headsets off might be appropriate, but in the busy European arena, at peak times, with a noisy flightdeck with fitted with...
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