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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jan 2004, 22:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,587
Posted By mikegreatrex

Ryanair - Profits Warning

So all is not well in the Irsish garden. Be careful who you trample on on your way up the ladder, because who will help pick you up when you fall!!
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2003, 18:27
Replies: 1
Views: 6,038
Posted By mikegreatrex

Cessna 172R - Weight & Balance Calculation

Ladies & Gentlemen,

In a moment of boredom, I have constructed an Excel based weight & balance calculator for a the above Aircraft. In order to check it out against the POH, I either need to drive...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2003, 23:44
Replies: 60
Views: 38,616
Posted By mikegreatrex

Yes everything looks OK apart from the rain, the...

Yes everything looks OK apart from the rain, the wind, its dark etc etc.....Why was he landing in such conditions anyway???

As a private pilot I would be on the ground somewhere else...
Forum: Tech Log
15th May 2003, 20:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,679
Posted By mikegreatrex

Emergency Descent

Of course you are presuming that their masks have dropped!

What if they have'nt or the supply does'nt feed? We are talking seconds and not minutes and hence no time for dilly dalying around.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Apr 2003, 15:38
Replies: 36
Views: 8,073
Posted By mikegreatrex

Angry Well STU you have certainly hit a raw nerve with...

Well STU you have certainly hit a raw nerve with your post.

On what basis / experience do you make your comments?

Many BA & BACX crew are known to me and "all" are more than happy to role...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2003, 18:33
Replies: 36
Views: 8,073
Posted By mikegreatrex

BA City Express BHX & MAN - Latest "Rumour"

Firstly dont shoot the messanger, but the latest word at the coal face is that if the above businesses do not start to perform in a manner comensurate with the Managements expectations they will be...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2003, 00:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,074
Posted By mikegreatrex

Cool PPL (A) The real cost££££

On the 4th June 2001 I ventured into the skies for the first of what I thought would be about 55 hours of flying training. Having passed my skills test last week, I thought I would take this...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2003, 11:23
Replies: 14
Views: 1,020
Posted By mikegreatrex

Cool I passed!!!! - Post skills test notes

To all those who gave advice on the requirements for the skills test ...thankyou.

The important bits

Brief the examiner, talk to him/her as if it was your granny, insult there inteligence,...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2003, 07:03
Replies: 30
Views: 3,245
Posted By mikegreatrex

PFLs during Skill Test

What radio calls are you supposed to make during you practice PFL into an active Aerodrome? Have only done practice PFLs into fields.

"xxx radio G-xxxx carrying out a practice PFL, request...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2003, 08:46
Replies: 30
Views: 3,245
Posted By mikegreatrex

A big thankyou to you all

What a great community I hopefully will soon be a part of.

Thanks for all your help

Mike
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2003, 12:29
Replies: 30
Views: 3,245
Posted By mikegreatrex

PPL (A) Skills Test

Have my skills test coming up, and would welcome any thoughts / feedback as to the test process:-

1, Things to watch out for.
2, Must do items
3, Nice to do items but not mandatory

I have a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2003, 16:38
Replies: 26
Views: 5,166
Posted By mikegreatrex

Just trying to get my head around the...

Just trying to get my head around the implications for BA Citi Express / BAR as was.

Could this be an opportunity for David Evans and his merry men to consolidate his position at BHX and have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2003, 13:47
Replies: 26
Views: 5,166
Posted By mikegreatrex

Maersk in the UK

Understand that their Danish parent has put the Uk subsidiary on the market
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2002, 07:15
Replies: 15
Views: 2,827
Posted By mikegreatrex

Journo Bashing & Thread relevence

The best way to demonstrate the ineptitude of anyone is to confront them with the facts in all cases.

Anybody got any "facts" concerning this incident, or should we start a new thread.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2002, 07:06
Replies: 80
Views: 22,041
Posted By mikegreatrex

Two missiles fired, both missed.....military or...

Two missiles fired, both missed.....military or civil, an IR missile up the pipe, this must be the worst nightmare. Soon be carrying chaff and flares!!
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2002, 09:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,827
Posted By mikegreatrex

BHX "Emergency" Update

Rudder problems / Hydraulics suggested by press as the primary cause for a precautionary landing
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Nov 2002, 08:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,827
Posted By mikegreatrex

BHX - My Travel Emergency

Current reports 09.30z indicate a My Travel flight Manchester to Monastir, has declared an emergency and is diverting to BHX at this time.

Reports indicate landing gear difficulties.

Aircraft...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2002, 11:40
Replies: 34
Views: 17,112
Posted By mikegreatrex

Forgive me but they ****** up! Why were they...

Forgive me but they ****** up!

Why were they out there anyway, taxying in high winds, poor visibility, bad forcast etc, get home itis!

They had, in my opinion sole discretion for a go no go and...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2002, 06:31
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By mikegreatrex

If you have to ask the question, maybe you need...

If you have to ask the question, maybe you need to reappraise your desire! For me, flying was a childhood desire, which 32 years later I am almost about to realise.

I am looking forward to the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2002, 06:26
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By mikegreatrex

Unhappy And do not forget that twelve months hence, you...

And do not forget that twelve months hence, you will have to take them again if you have not passed your ppl by that time
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2002, 12:51
Replies: 104
Views: 18,601
Posted By mikegreatrex

Re-training required!

UK news reporting that a crew from a UK major are being "sent home" for re-training following an incident where they landed in JNB with a warning light on.

Whilst I do not know anymore than this,...
Forum: Questions
15th May 2002, 16:37
Replies: 23
Views: 4,142
Posted By mikegreatrex

Had the good fortune to fly jumpseat a number of...

Had the good fortune to fly jumpseat a number of times.

Most eventful was on takeoff from Buenos Aries. Taxying out to the hold, whilst deploying the flaps for take off, we received a red warning...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Apr 2002, 16:50
Replies: 31
Views: 4,883
Posted By mikegreatrex

Sam, We have great pleasure in announcing...

Sam,

We have great pleasure in announcing that you have one this weeks rollover jackpot a cool £20 million.

Concorde still a no no for you.

I doubt it!

British invention still years ahead...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Apr 2002, 16:36
Replies: 56
Views: 10,408
Posted By mikegreatrex

120,000 feet a minute, some going, is that...

120,000 feet a minute, some going, is that possible without the loss of the A/C?

What or who was the source of this amazing "fact"? Perhaps Mr Ferry saw the VSI from that vantage point!
...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2002, 10:04
Replies: 12
Views: 826
Posted By mikegreatrex

A dirty mind is helping me get through NAV, and...

A dirty mind is helping me get through NAV, and my ppl generally for that matter.

To calculate drift: -

"Why does lorraine slip down low, tongue licking"

Why & Does = Wind Direction...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2002, 09:50
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By mikegreatrex

The PPL Confuser

Is it just me or is the above named publication full of errors?

Scheduled to fly my first solo x country next week, but have to pass nav first. Have been using this book to practice the exams, but...
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