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Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2022, 13:11
Replies: 155
Views: 50,433
Posted By vancouv

Flew to Vancouver in Feb 2020. At the time was...

Flew to Vancouver in Feb 2020. At the time was disappointed BA weren't using the A380 which does operate that route but now I'm happy we were on 747s as they were retired shortly afterwards. That...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2022, 11:10
Replies: 24
Views: 5,475
Posted By vancouv

During the Covid shutdown I often saw one doing...

During the Covid shutdown I often saw one doing circuits at LGW - used to fly right over my house at low level- great :)
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Aug 2022, 10:50
Replies: 27
Views: 12,553
Posted By vancouv

That makes much more sense than too much fuel and...

That makes much more sense than too much fuel and couldn't go high enough :ugh:
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2022, 08:48
Replies: 27
Views: 12,553
Posted By vancouv

Vueling returns to LGW due to too much fuel

Anyone know more about this? Sounds odd.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/vueline-flight-gatwick-rome-fuel-b2135410.html?amp
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2022, 14:49
Replies: 14
Views: 4,956
Posted By vancouv

It used to be the case when it was JAR that the...

It used to be the case when it was JAR that the FAA would accept a minimum uncorrected vision so long as it corrected with glasses while JAR had a higher limit irrespective of correction. In that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Mar 2022, 13:03
Replies: 12
Views: 1,886
Posted By vancouv

Ahhhh, I didn't realise that, I assumed it...

Ahhhh, I didn't realise that, I assumed it stopped all external communication. I guess position is receiving only.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Mar 2022, 10:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,886
Posted By vancouv

Do most airlines now allow you to have your...

Do most airlines now allow you to have your device in non flight mode?
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2022, 10:48
Replies: 20
Views: 5,231
Posted By vancouv

I'm sad about the decline of print. For me...

I'm sad about the decline of print. For me reading a physical magazine or newspaper or book is far more enjoyable than staring at a screen. You can engage so much more. Maybe because I've spent so...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2022, 10:38
Replies: 49
Views: 16,504
Posted By vancouv

I suspect a big bonus for the brilliant idea of...

I suspect a big bonus for the brilliant idea of moving them abroad and then a big bonus for the brilliant idea of moving them back.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jan 2021, 13:16
Replies: 40
Views: 17,310
Posted By vancouv

In Feb 2020 I flew LHR-YVR-LHR on a BA 747 - at...

In Feb 2020 I flew LHR-YVR-LHR on a BA 747 - at the time of booking I was disappointed they weren't flying A380s during the winter months. Given what's happened though I'm pleased I got to have what...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2020, 10:31
Replies: 21
Views: 12,493
Posted By vancouv

There was an A400M flying circuits at LGW last...

There was an A400M flying circuits at LGW last week - did about 4. Not a type I often see here.
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2020, 13:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,642
Posted By vancouv

I'm quite happy about it, jealous in fact, I was...

I'm quite happy about it, jealous in fact, I was just wondering if there had been some edict about it or if it's just individuals asking for permission. Someone I know got permission to fly down the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2020, 11:35
Replies: 11
Views: 2,642
Posted By vancouv

Gatwick GA flights

I live inside Gatwick's zone and today there have been a lot of GA types flying over after doing approaches to LGW according to FR24.

Is there something going on today where LGW is allowing GA...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jan 2020, 14:55
Replies: 103
Views: 95,135
Posted By vancouv

How many 747s do BA have in their fleet now? I'm...

How many 747s do BA have in their fleet now? I'm going to Vancouver and back next month and am wondering what the chance of being on one of these retro liveried ones is.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Jan 2020, 11:52
Replies: 1
Views: 887
Posted By vancouv

RIAT Friday show

I'm looking to go to RIAT this year (haven't been before) and was wondering what the Friday is like. It says there is a 4 hour flying display (compared to 7 on the weekend days) but there are also...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2019, 07:17
Replies: 26
Views: 6,239
Posted By vancouv

Don't know about Heathrow, but I remember reading...

Don't know about Heathrow, but I remember reading an article about some GA types doing approaches to Gatwick on Xmas day for charity - they may not have landed, just go arounds or touch and gos.

I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Dec 2019, 07:37
Replies: 96
Views: 39,552
Posted By vancouv

Whatever the issues with the Max I'd spend more...

Whatever the issues with the Max I'd spend more time worrying about the drive to the airport - that's much more likely to kill you.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Oct 2019, 08:24
Replies: 25
Views: 22,984
Posted By vancouv

When I read the title I thought that must have...

When I read the title I thought that must have been a very low approach.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Oct 2019, 10:37
Replies: 20
Views: 8,582
Posted By vancouv

Comparing it to Y2K is not valid - the reason...

Comparing it to Y2K is not valid - the reason there weren't major issues was because companies spent years preparing for it. Perhaps planes wouldn't have fallen out of the sky but I worked on a...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Aug 2019, 07:28
Replies: 121
Views: 110,382
Posted By vancouv

I'm sure it was terrifying, but with respect to...

I'm sure it was terrifying, but with respect to your friend I don't believe that's what happened - perhaps from his perspective it appeared that way in the, presumably, apparently rather chaotic...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2019, 14:17
Replies: 80
Views: 58,001
Posted By vancouv

Of course we can do without it for a few hours,...

Of course we can do without it for a few hours, but the people making big profits from it can't - that's the bottom line. If it was impossible to buy alcohol at an airport or on all flights people...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2019, 08:56
Replies: 80
Views: 58,001
Posted By vancouv

An awful situation either way, and I'm glad it's...

An awful situation either way, and I'm glad it's not a decision I will ever have to make.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jun 2019, 09:47
Replies: 80
Views: 58,001
Posted By vancouv

'We didn't shoot it down because we didn't want...

'We didn't shoot it down because we didn't want to kill everyone on board plus those down below and we didn't think it was likely it was another 9/11 so the crash into central London which killed...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2019, 08:18
Replies: 72
Views: 69,654
Posted By vancouv

Surely someone who behaves like that on a plane...

Surely someone who behaves like that on a plane will have shown signs of that sort of behaviour before - I imagine the bride admires him for his manly ways. And the airline should definitely go after...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2019, 07:50
Replies: 28
Views: 15,189
Posted By vancouv

I think the doc shows Easy in a good light - the...

I think the doc shows Easy in a good light - the pilots have seemed human and professional. The people it is aimed at are not those that hang around here, but the general public who have no clue how...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Feb 2019, 11:16
Replies: 52
Views: 25,376
Posted By vancouv

Very true.

Very true.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jan 2019, 10:29
Replies: 14
Views: 18,054
Posted By vancouv

Complete waste of time you posting then

Complete waste of time you posting then
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Dec 2018, 09:31
Replies: 1,178
Views: 811,567
Posted By vancouv

Sky9 - Silly old ATC, if only they'd...

Sky9 -

Silly old ATC, if only they'd refused the drone operators request for clearance this could all have been prevented. :ugh:
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2018, 09:44
Replies: 93
Views: 48,473
Posted By vancouv

BigDotStu is right - as soon as you connect to...

BigDotStu is right - as soon as you connect to the outside world your system integrity is compromised. You might have written it yourself but eventually someone cleverer that you is going to find the...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2017, 06:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,530
Posted By vancouv

Can a beginner do a non static/tandem jump?

Slightly unusual question - a friend of mine, who has never done a parachute jump before, wants to do one but not a static line or tandem. He wants to jump, do a bit of freefall then open his own...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2016, 11:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,204
Posted By vancouv

Go on, tell us what happened! :ok:

Go on, tell us what happened! :ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2016, 07:31
Replies: 40
Views: 23,280
Posted By vancouv

Why would that help? Surely both you and the...

Why would that help? Surely both you and the trolley would still end up plastered against the roof if there's a sudden drop?
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2016, 07:32
Replies: 2
Views: 755
Posted By vancouv

I won't be flying solo so not worried about the...

I won't be flying solo so not worried about the RT - just having an instructor who can speak English would be nice to discuss things with him. And my wife wouldn't be happy if I used my French on the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2016, 17:19
Replies: 2
Views: 755
Posted By vancouv

Anyone been to Aeroclub Fumel Montayral?

Going to the South-West of France shortly and noticed I'll be staying close to the Aeroclub Fumel Montayral. I was wondering if anyone knew about this airfield? Can you rent planes with an instructor...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2016, 10:51
Replies: 66
Views: 30,833
Posted By vancouv

Piltdown Man - where did you hear they were...

Piltdown Man - where did you hear they were sacked? The article linked here says they're suspended while the investigation takes place which seems a reasonable approach to me.
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