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Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Apr 2024, 17:19
Replies: 20
Views: 4,351
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Nail on the head. A period of time at EF might...

Nail on the head. A period of time at EF might not be ideal, but months (let alone years) make a huge difference to your relative seniority. Get on the
MSL, get your bid in and you’ll be flying LH...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Apr 2024, 12:07
Replies: 15
Views: 1,630
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

I was once told by a colleague to try and drink...

I was once told by a colleague to try and drink ~500ml of water an hour when flying. To be honest this is perhaps a bit overkill but I try to keep to it, and it makes a huge difference to my fatigue...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Apr 2024, 09:36
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Plenty of commuters on both. Premier inn is the...

Plenty of commuters on both. Premier inn is the traditional method, combined with trying to get pre assigned trips from uncovered work.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Apr 2024, 07:47
Replies: 66
Views: 26,134
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

It has been a while, but I seem to recall the...

It has been a while, but I seem to recall the same in the 737 (classic) FCTM. It’s unfashionable at the moment to say such things but their manuals are a lot easier to digest than the equivalent...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Mar 2024, 16:37
Replies: 47
Views: 15,527
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

“Avoiding a Go-Around” isn’t really the aim for...

“Avoiding a Go-Around” isn’t really the aim for us as pilots though is it? The aim is to if we are to accept the landing/decide to stop we must touch down in the touchdown zone, on speed and on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2024, 11:32
Replies: 22
Views: 4,173
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

I suspect your studying skills from university...

I suspect your studying skills from university helped you too - something that I have witnessed very capable cadets struggle with is HOW to study when they either haven’t used them before or formal...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Mar 2024, 16:49
Replies: 47
Views: 15,527
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

The 737 Classic is, to me anyway, just the best...

The 737 Classic is, to me anyway, just the best aeroplane to hand fly. Absolutely brilliant machine. Not without foibles sure, but brilliant.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Mar 2024, 12:35
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

3000 jet hours, 12 months service.

3000 jet hours, 12 months service.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Mar 2024, 11:54
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

The absolute gem of wisdom in here is to get the...

The absolute gem of wisdom in here is to get the earliest start date you can. It makes a huge difference - you may want to fly the big iron but seniority moves a lot faster in short haul AND when and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Mar 2024, 08:39
Replies: 11
Views: 1,752
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

This post captures everything that needs to be...

This post captures everything that needs to be said. Congratulations on your anniversary!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2024, 08:13
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

No, and for good reason.

No, and for good reason.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Mar 2024, 10:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,752
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Okay, this is not really the place for...

Okay, this is not really the place for relationship advice but I have been very lucky to have a very understanding wife who knew I was a pilot when we met. Communication and an understanding about...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Mar 2024, 11:38
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Most commuters ask crewing to pre allocate trips...

Most commuters ask crewing to pre allocate trips from open time when they’re on reserve. Sometimes it works, sometimes you end up in a hotel for part of reserve. It’s a good time to catch up on the...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2024, 17:43
Replies: 35
Views: 14,986
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

My Boeing days are behind me, but my...

My Boeing days are behind me, but my understanding on the max is that the aircraft is delivered with the servo that enables auto rollout capability disabled, rather than not fitted, where the...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2024, 08:20
Replies: 36
Views: 29,780
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Absolutely - I remember Boeing actually...

Absolutely - I remember Boeing actually discussing this in the FCTM, they mention that some of the steady wind additive “may” be bled off in the flare but the gust correction is meant to remain. I...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2024, 23:18
Replies: 90
Views: 30,467
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

It’s fine once you get used to it…:E

It’s fine once you get used to it…:E
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Feb 2024, 17:05
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

There are plenty of 3 day/2 day trips going...

There are plenty of 3 day/2 day trips going junior as well, as well as some longer ones. The commuting FOs, even junior ones, seem to do fine as eluded to earlier.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Feb 2024, 11:10
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

It’s a bit of a an oversimplification, but on the...

It’s a bit of a an oversimplification, but on the whole day trips are low seniority for FOs, high seniority for CPs.

5 day trips are universally fairly high seniority as commuters like them and...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Feb 2024, 13:11
Replies: 26
Views: 12,205
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

At last, someone posts the different between a...

At last, someone posts the different between a radar altimeter and a radio altimeter! I was biting my tongue.

On the bus and indeed the venerable 737 the rad alt (particularly the No.1) have...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Feb 2024, 09:04
Replies: 26
Views: 12,205
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Whilst there have undoubtedly been many far worse...

Whilst there have undoubtedly been many far worse design decisions, I heartily agree.

I would start talking all misty eyed about the 737 Classic at this point but I’d be told to go back to LGW...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Feb 2024, 07:04
Replies: 28
Views: 4,362
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

I’ll endorse this endorsement - my old flying...

I’ll endorse this endorsement - my old flying school is sadly long gone, but I was the student who was always there, helping with ops, sometimes helping new students with ATPL questions etc, reading...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Feb 2024, 08:58
Replies: 26
Views: 12,205
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

A bit of an issue on a 320 if you don’t have at...

A bit of an issue on a 320 if you don’t have at least one… :E
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Feb 2024, 07:56
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

I’ve seen some junior LHR 320 rosters that are...

I’ve seen some junior LHR 320 rosters that are pretty much all day trips. My understanding has always been that trips are generally more popular in the RHS than the LHS, bar for commuters. I reckon...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Feb 2024, 15:01
Replies: 7
Views: 797
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

FWIW even in flying jobs I have never had an...

FWIW even in flying jobs I have never had an issue getting unpaid leave, when sufficient notice has been given.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Feb 2024, 11:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Add to the list WAUK, Blue Islands, Aurigny, DHL…...

Add to the list WAUK, Blue Islands, Aurigny, DHL… all bond for TRs and take/have taken cadets.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2024, 16:50
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Quite a few seem to, so yes. The consensus from...

Quite a few seem to, so yes. The consensus from those I know is that if you are not fussy with your bid and prioritise trips above all else then it can be quite workable - but do not expect many...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jan 2024, 20:34
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Smoke/fire, in particular anything that gets onto...

Smoke/fire, in particular anything that gets onto the flight deck, having flown pax and freight over the years on a variety of Boeing and Airbus airframes is the one scenario that really gives me the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jan 2024, 20:58
Replies: 8
Views: 971
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Go modular, network, maybe even look at an ops...

Go modular, network, maybe even look at an ops job whilst you train.

Also, you may want to fly a shiny jet (as someone who has flown both the aircraft you mention, the 737 will teach you a very...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2024, 22:10
Replies: 1,072
Views: 540,498
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

You’ve ALMOST sold me on it, maybe one day I...

You’ve ALMOST sold me on it, maybe one day I shall venture away from short haul…. But giving up Venice night stops would be a massive wrench :}.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2024, 20:10
Replies: 73
Views: 28,170
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Those wonderful words (or text these days)…...

Those wonderful words (or text these days)… “contact London 120.430…”

Followed after the check in by the much less welcome “Reduce speed 250 knots on conversion, expect 10-15 minute delay at...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Dec 2023, 14:44
Replies: 50
Views: 29,107
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

My word this makes for extremely sobering reading...

My word this makes for extremely sobering reading for so many different reasons.

I am utterly flabbergasted at the sim conduct, beyond the other skulduggery. How can anyone that such an...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Oct 2023, 16:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,917
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Absolutely - and on the old non EFIS 737s if the...

Absolutely - and on the old non EFIS 737s if the interphone switch was latched then the control wheel RT switch wouldn’t work - a rubber band worked marvellously there, as it enabled momentary use of...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Oct 2023, 18:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,917
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Not every control wheel has working latches.

Not every control wheel has working latches.
Forum: Tech Log
26th Oct 2023, 08:34
Replies: 15
Views: 1,757
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

Does the lack of cooling turbines impact the mind...

Does the lack of cooling turbines impact the mind control qualities of the CTX?
Forum: Tech Log
25th Oct 2023, 13:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,757
Posted By Speed_Trim_Fail

I can tell you now that (on the business jets I...

I can tell you now that (on the business jets I am familiar with) this is most definitely not the SOP and isn’t in the AFM either. None of my colleagues have come across it; the term “biz jet” covers...
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