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Forum: Rumours & News
29th Apr 2008, 21:18
Replies: 537
Views: 92,208
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Is that as accurate a post as the one you made...

Is that as accurate a post as the one you made regarding Burkhill having been back flying for months???
If that IS the case, think about the fun you'll have flying together - I wonder how many...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2007, 13:10
Replies: 611
Views: 124,950
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Talking Long gone - no regrets!

It's been many moons since I was with BACON, it was called BACX then.(what's the difference between BACON and RASHER and RIND anyway??)

However, I always thought DM was a kosher bloke. Sorry...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
4th Aug 2006, 17:43
Replies: 27
Views: 5,961
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Why not ask Emerald?? I'm sure they could tell...

Why not ask Emerald?? I'm sure they could tell you about how swiftly the CAA act when their patience runs out.....Remember, CHIRP is not the CAA!!!!!!

Further to that, Woodpecker said


"A...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2005, 07:53
Replies: 261
Views: 72,846
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

I don't have any sympathy for DF, but I don't...

I don't have any sympathy for DF, but I don't dislike the guy personally (he's bought me the odd beer on his expense account). However, I'm sure he's really only able to 'manage' BACX within certain...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2004, 18:33
Replies: 261
Views: 72,846
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Angel For "Justbelowcap"

Hi, like Ghengis, interested in who that individual was.... if he wasn't dear old Ali, then was he perchance from the management structure of what used to be ChippyFryer - and in that case, was he...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Aug 2004, 17:22
Replies: 16
Views: 10,895
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Question CAA Flight Ops Inspectors

Being a current TRE with a reasonable sizable Airline, I'm considering applying for one of the above jobs in Flight Int. Does anyone have any knowledge of the Interview Questions, of the job itself,...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2004, 09:20
Replies: 121
Views: 21,307
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

I agree with a lot of the sentiments posted on...

I agree with a lot of the sentiments posted on this subject, from both sides of ther argument.
However, take a moment to consider.

1. Article appears suggesting abolishment of the Red Arrows.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2004, 21:55
Replies: 152
Views: 36,292
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Snoop JOHN PRESCOTT eh?

Laugh - I thought my pants would never dry!

Just come from our BALPA site. Discussion mentioned McL's departure, and speculated over TDLF's future and potential enforced departure after we win. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2004, 20:03
Replies: 38
Views: 8,305
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Have to agree with Hudson. We have management...

Have to agree with Hudson. We have management pilots who seem to justify their existence changing SOPs. I've seen flaps UP, IN, and ZERO for example, all within the last few years. I've seen POWER...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Feb 2004, 19:53
Replies: 20
Views: 3,368
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Talking ;) Square - ish ones, buuuuuuuuut, they still...

;) Square - ish ones, buuuuuuuuut, they still roll all over the place unless they're in a secure place. If they're in a secure place/cubbyhole/navbag, doesn't matter what shape they are.....;) the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2003, 00:39
Replies: 50
Views: 11,149
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Danger BACX for sale.

So now we're being briefed that unless we can cut many millions off our operation, mainline BA will 'do a Deutsche BA' on us. This at a formal employee meeting the other night.

What next - ...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Nov 2003, 06:13
Replies: 33
Views: 5,869
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

I would love to have the chance to move to...

I would love to have the chance to move to mainline too. Maybe it will happen, maybe not, maybe it would be similar to moving from the ER to the Intensive Care ward, who knows.
Only thing for sure...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2003, 01:06
Replies: 33
Views: 5,869
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Thanks Tandemrotor. I don't think the vast...

Thanks Tandemrotor.

I don't think the vast majority of us would want any more than that, and clearly the grandad rights are potentially tricky - but surely solvable between people of goodwill. I...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2003, 21:43
Replies: 33
Views: 5,869
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Good posting HS. It'd be enlightening to hear...

Good posting HS.
It'd be enlightening to hear from a CXCC representative on the same questions, though probly irrelevent and unhelpful. More interesting would be a proposal from CXCC to confirm...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Sep 2002, 07:23
Replies: 131
Views: 15,467
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Unhappy Latest Data

Recent trip over the water to the sim, courtesy of long haul, spoke with some other BA positioning crew. Longhaul view seems to be contrary to what has been posted here; they reckon a lot of their...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Sep 2002, 17:44
Replies: 131
Views: 15,467
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Red face Here we go again.........

The argument is actually simple, BA as ever are trying to muddy the waters, and convince us they have our best interests at heart too....(pause for hysterical laughter) or, more honestly, asking us...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2002, 21:02
Replies: 107
Views: 16,763
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Well said Bclam. I do not however...

Well said Bclam.

I do not however apologise for my remarks, as they address the all too common attitude of frequently inept BA pilots incapable of any rational self-analysis. I do however...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2002, 10:14
Replies: 107
Views: 16,763
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

You Arrogant, Ignorant little person

:rolleyes: For heavens sake, what do you mean????
I am a turboprop base trainer on the BACX turboprop fleet. I have had direct contact and involvement in training some of your so called people...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2002, 13:00
Replies: 30
Views: 5,528
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Question Company Councils and the BALPA Election.

I received my ballot papers today, read both candidates' manifestos, and voted for JF. No contest.

What I would like to know, purely for interest, is how the Company Councils decided whom to...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Apr 2002, 17:41
Replies: 70
Views: 17,360
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Its all about politics, politics and politics. ...

Its all about politics, politics and politics. It has NOTHING to do with profitability. Like politics, no-one ever takes the blame, and targets are always met - because otherwise there would be no...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Apr 2002, 17:22
Replies: 173
Views: 23,847
Posted By Rider of the Purple Sage

Exclamation I'll be damned! Mitty, thank you for the...

I'll be damned! Mitty, thank you for the suggestion. Not much of a choice really, 120 smakeroonies pa, or nearer 650. I shall stay for the vote though, if BALPA can't be a union, we might as well...
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