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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Apr 2024, 14:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,064
Posted By happyjack

'Sorry to say, Gulfstream pilots are not so keen...

'Sorry to say, Gulfstream pilots are not so keen to help others! In fact quite the opposite. They have knives out for anyone else!
When I read your post I thought I would wait to be proved wrong? I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Mar 2024, 07:08
Replies: 4
Views: 2,288
Posted By happyjack

Tradesmen are commanding close to 1000 euros a...

Tradesmen are commanding close to 1000 euros a day (in reality half a day!!!). Try getting anything close to that flying in Scandi?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Feb 2024, 13:03
Replies: 32
Views: 5,378
Posted By happyjack

I spent many years flying for Mjet! Then another...

I spent many years flying for Mjet! Then another company appeared under the same name in the far east. Now a 3rd in Australia? The one I flew for had a reason for the "M:"
All very strange if you...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
27th Feb 2024, 08:22
Replies: 59
Views: 3,345
Posted By happyjack

I was not insinuating that a couple of sticks be...

I was not insinuating that a couple of sticks be tied to the lander, merely making the point that lads in a cold field came up with a simple solution to a common problem landing model helis.
With a...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
26th Feb 2024, 07:46
Replies: 59
Views: 3,345
Posted By happyjack

'Learning to fly R/C Helicopters back in the 70's...

'Learning to fly R/C Helicopters back in the 70's having the machine topple over on landing was extremely common for all resulting in the end of your day's flying.
A very simple solution was to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Jan 2024, 15:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By happyjack

The short answer is you need to suck up, and...

The short answer is you need to suck up, and probably throw a lot of money pleading to be let back in to a junior, underpaid job! That is an awful situation. It's a hard career!
You need to question...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Jan 2024, 13:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By happyjack

'Gonna answer your question in a way you won't...

'Gonna answer your question in a way you won't like? My last few years in aviation I found to be very unpleasant. Neverending backstabbing by my "colleagues" and a management company from Hell!
I...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2023, 17:45
Replies: 58
Views: 8,351
Posted By happyjack

I think you are all being way too polite? ...

I think you are all being way too polite?

The whole story is preposterious! It has to be a wind up. How can you all be taken in by such a made up fantasy by someone without even a single hour of...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Oct 2023, 13:54
Replies: 51
Views: 21,406
Posted By happyjack

It has been many years but I regularly flew BA...

It has been many years but I regularly flew BA london to Tel Aviv.I was based there. Always on a BA B767. Shooting an approach down to 200' and then returning to London??? Really? I have my doubts...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Sep 2023, 18:21
Replies: 46
Views: 9,992
Posted By happyjack

I have had to abandon many a flight due weather....

I have had to abandon many a flight due weather. But your approach is very important. Simply stating "it's ****, we aint going" will not do you any favours.
I have always made a point of stating "my...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Sep 2023, 18:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,118
Posted By happyjack

What are you talking about? There is no interline...

What are you talking about? There is no interline agreement between private jets and airlines. Nor should there be. They are at opposite ends of a business model.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2023, 12:59
Replies: 1,254
Views: 706,924
Posted By happyjack

I knew Eric and had mutual friends with Izabella....

I knew Eric and had mutual friends with Izabella. She did have a PPLH and an ATPLA G550 rated so please do not try to taint the ghastly situation by making subline suggestions!
I along with many...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2023, 06:13
Replies: 18
Views: 3,078
Posted By happyjack

What is the point of helicopters? That you don't...

What is the point of helicopters? That you don't have to use airfields! If you are forced to fly airfield to airfield go by F/W faster and cheaper?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Aug 2023, 15:31
Replies: 70
Views: 38,106
Posted By happyjack

Try all traning on minimal days off and then...

Try all traning on minimal days off and then finding you have also been scheduled days in the sim to be sim buddie for your colleague on off days? Or to line train others? And not even being asked,...
Forum: PPRuNe Problems or Queries
26th Aug 2023, 13:03
Replies: 27
Views: 3,536
Posted By happyjack

I am getting it too. Something is not right....

I am getting it too. Something is not right. PPrune ilfiltrated by "non aviators?"
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jul 2023, 13:05
Replies: 89
Views: 19,006
Posted By happyjack

I see politeness by the OP but also naivety by...

I see politeness by the OP but also naivety by the bucketloads! You are young so it is perhaps to be expected?

You seem to think it is simply a matter of step 2 follows step 1 and bang, you are an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2023, 14:29
Replies: 89
Views: 19,006
Posted By happyjack

[QUOTE]I have heard (or read rather) horror...

[QUOTE]I have heard (or read rather) horror stories of people floating about for years after securing their license looking for a job only to fly bizjets in the end./QUOTE]

WOW! That is a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2023, 16:05
Replies: 112
Views: 26,751
Posted By happyjack

I was a GV Captain. But I never got anywhere...

I was a GV Captain. But I never got anywhere close to earning 300k a year! A complete resignation to no life outside of work and horrible abuse by employer bought me about 100k a year! Then upon...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2023, 13:14
Replies: 57
Views: 15,258
Posted By happyjack

I was present at many of those shoots and...

I was present at many of those shoots and remember many of the aircraft, vehicles, chocks that I painted, girls, (my ex was one) locations as well as the repore I had with the photographer....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2023, 13:59
Replies: 80
Views: 11,984
Posted By happyjack

There was one gathering dust (sand) in Cairo for...

There was one gathering dust (sand) in Cairo for many years. I understood it used to belong to Yasser Arafat? Is it still there?
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2023, 13:33
Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Posted By happyjack

I know of Captains of exec jets earning 6k/month...

I know of Captains of exec jets earning 6k/month GBP 10 years ago and are now on 4500GBP today!!! That is all gross! The peak of one's career eh?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Feb 2023, 12:21
Replies: 65
Views: 5,661
Posted By happyjack

Customer service? UK estate agents? Has there...

Customer service? UK estate agents? Has there ever been a bigger oxymoron?
As the buying party. Spending more than life itself. What service could one expect? What service does one get?
Deception...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Jan 2023, 09:33
Replies: 11
Views: 2,385
Posted By happyjack

I have worked commuting contracts in EU Africa...

I have worked commuting contracts in EU Africa and Russia. The only Asian contract I was offered required relocation. But I did once know of large bizjet guys commuting from Europe to Thailand....
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2022, 13:35
Replies: 21
Views: 3,495
Posted By happyjack

A personal flying log book is precisely that. It...

A personal flying log book is precisely that. It is personal. Whether the hours count for anything afterwards is a different story?
If you have operated in any way as part of the "operating crew"...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Dec 2022, 13:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,385
Posted By happyjack

It's not so steep, but you need to be VERY...

It's not so steep, but you need to be VERY flexible... In airline flying, and LCC, Mr Captain is way more importartant than any lowly passenger.
In corporate the pax pay all the costs. They are VERY...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Sep 2022, 12:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By happyjack

It may be out of date as it was a few years ago...

It may be out of date as it was a few years ago but I got up early in the morning to get to the London Chinese Embassy an hour before opening time to get a visa. It was raining and there was already...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2022, 13:51
Replies: 39
Views: 8,260
Posted By happyjack

I have huge sympathy for the poor woman but how...

I have huge sympathy for the poor woman but how can an apparently very experienced heli pilot not know that many many robinsons have broken apart mid air over the years? Aus and NZ have a huge...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Jul 2022, 15:04
Replies: 2
Views: 6,205
Posted By happyjack

"-Over-exceed Flight Duty limitations -Hiring...

"-Over-exceed Flight Duty limitations
-Hiring freelances for commercial ops
-Flying with AOG airplanes
-Hiding accidents
-Hiring non EU pilots for commercial ops
-Not paying tax
-Not giving...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Jun 2022, 14:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By happyjack

Change your reg to "F". You would be welcomed...

Change your reg to "F". You would be welcomed tomorrow!
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jun 2022, 13:21
Replies: 102
Views: 45,264
Posted By happyjack

Not an airline but I cannot help but to remember...

Not an airline but I cannot help but to remember the discussion I had with a Private Jet Management company that thought I was being unreasonable to refuse 36 hours between rests! Their arguement...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th May 2022, 14:29
Replies: 126
Views: 37,606
Posted By happyjack

33 years in it. The last few I saw a huge change....

33 years in it. The last few I saw a huge change. Really nasty characters everywhere. My love of flying dimished. I became very disheartened. It became an unpleasant rat race. I am not one to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th May 2022, 14:41
Replies: 126
Views: 37,606
Posted By happyjack

'Been unemployed, had to start again more times...

'Been unemployed, had to start again more times than I can think in aviation. Now the only thing employers are interested in you bringing to the table is a current ready to go licence and rating....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2022, 11:26
Replies: 76
Views: 12,968
Posted By happyjack

Whalejet. I get no joy whatsoever from reading a...

Whalejet. I get no joy whatsoever from reading a story like that and I wish you better fortune elsewhere.
However, your story completely re-inforces my point. Obstacles are put in the way of British...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2022, 10:08
Replies: 76
Views: 12,968
Posted By happyjack

There are thousands of Brits working in the EU...

There are thousands of Brits working in the EU who have been sponsored by their employer to be there. Not so much in aviation I grant you but also prior to Brexit how many British pilots were working...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2022, 06:41
Replies: 76
Views: 12,968
Posted By happyjack

The often quoted term " No right to live and work...

The often quoted term " No right to live and work in the EU anymore" is not correct. What has been forfeited is the automatic right only. It is still entirely possible.

The UK completely screwed...
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