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Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jul 2013, 12:28
Replies: 140
Views: 39,209
Posted By pom

Devil Hand flying modern aircraft is fine, but the...

Hand flying modern aircraft is fine, but the handling pilot must realise that he is significantly adding to the workload of the non handling pilot. In busy airspace this might not be acceptable. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jul 2007, 00:47
Replies: 0
Views: 831
Posted By pom

Job at BALPA

BALPA is advertising for a scheduling expert:

http://www.balpa.org/Vacancy/vacancy.htm
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2005, 02:54
Replies: 34
Views: 9,457
Posted By pom

Devil "Even in the middle of the pacific, you must have...

"Even in the middle of the pacific, you must have enough fuel to do the emergency descent, enough Oxy for the descent and a bit longer between FL 140 and 100, and make it to your...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Sep 2005, 15:40
Replies: 136
Views: 57,232
Posted By pom

Devil At least the seventh such incident, according to...

At least the seventh such incident, according to this report:

http://http://www2.dailynews.com/antelopevalley/ci_3053966
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Aug 2005, 13:30
Replies: 114
Views: 64,960
Posted By pom

Devil Pictures show lots of fire signs on the left,...

Pictures show lots of fire signs on the left, none on the right. Crossfeed problems? Fuel leak?
Forum: Tech Log
25th May 2005, 21:06
Replies: 226
Views: 86,466
Posted By pom

Devil I don't see why switching off the recirc fans...

I don't see why switching off the recirc fans would compound the problem - quite the opposite in fact as it will pump the contaminated air straight out of the a/c.

Who is AOPIS? Their site gives...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Aug 2004, 22:52
Replies: 36
Views: 13,423
Posted By pom

Devil I think you'll find that ultimately it's the...

I think you'll find that ultimately it's the Department of Timidity and Inactivity that makes the decision, not the CAA. At the end of the day it's a Governmental decision. It wouldn't happen in...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2004, 21:51
Replies: 39
Views: 16,129
Posted By pom

Devil What happened in this case?

What happened in this case?
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jun 2004, 11:51
Replies: 152
Views: 27,187
Posted By pom

The problem is, all country's flag carriers want...

The problem is, all country's flag carriers want the facility to fly to the USA (or back) in the middle of the night. Obviously, all companies would welcome the opportunity to cut down on pilots by...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2004, 05:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,523
Posted By pom

Devil e-mail full details and input in confidence to...

e-mail full details and input in confidence to the Task Group Chairman

What use is confidential information? I don't think that the government and airline manufacturers will listen to anything...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jul 2003, 10:14
Replies: 87
Views: 23,494
Posted By pom

Devil Sorry, details a bit hazy after 20 years. 124...

Sorry, details a bit hazy after 20 years. 124 pax I think - some of them always got up as the a/c approached the stand, even with the cabin crew shouting at them. You will find that the catering...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Jul 2003, 21:08
Replies: 87
Views: 23,494
Posted By pom

Devil Well, I operated the 737-200 in a previous life...

Well, I operated the 737-200 in a previous life and a few of the Captains used to cut both engines as we approached the stand. One day we did this and the brakes then failed. As we gently rolled...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jun 2003, 08:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,544
Posted By pom

Devil Air 2000, without a doubt. You know exactly...

Air 2000, without a doubt. You know exactly where you are with them.

They've introduced a new policy this year - they give us the bats, and we stick them up our own #rs#s.

:mad: :mad: :mad:...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jun 2003, 08:16
Replies: 30
Views: 6,362
Posted By pom

Devil But BA announced this week that they intend to...

But BA announced this week that they intend to keep one Concorde in an airworthy state for flying displays. How does that work, then? And won't that be a lot more expensive than operating one on a...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2003, 11:12
Replies: 31
Views: 4,703
Posted By pom

With that sort of attitude, if you have to be on...

With that sort of attitude, if you have to be on a flight deck you're in the right seat in two ways.

:mad:
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2003, 18:45
Replies: 21
Views: 5,021
Posted By pom

Devil A little hard on Airbus Girl, I feel. This...

A little hard on Airbus Girl, I feel. This newspaper article is in the public domain.

411A, different laws in the UK to the USA - you can't be sacked for going on strike.

I wouldn't call our...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2003, 07:53
Replies: 43
Views: 6,434
Posted By pom

Devil The B737 has an autopilot mode called CWS, when...

The B737 has an autopilot mode called CWS, when you operate the autopilot through the yoke. The A320 flight control system is operated through the sidestick, but basically it is the same as 737 CWS....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th May 2003, 06:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,880
Posted By pom

Devil No island for Air 2000, but our three executive...

No island for Air 2000, but our three executive directors have given themselves an 85% pay rise over the last two years. I can't tell you what a warm glow it gives us to know that we are being run...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th May 2003, 09:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By pom

Well there was an ideal site a few miles west -...

Well there was an ideal site a few miles west - Greenham Common. Trouble is it's been dug up now.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th May 2003, 19:05
Replies: 446
Views: 110,384
Posted By pom

Devil I feel that if the previous Airbus incident at...

I feel that if the previous Airbus incident at Moscow had happened to a Boeing, the fact that the pilot was unaware that rudder reversal could result in loss of the fin would have been acted on, and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2003, 05:36
Replies: 35
Views: 7,137
Posted By pom

Devil http://mysite.freeserve.com/apgsmall/g-ooan-6a.jpg...

http://mysite.freeserve.com/apgsmall/g-ooan-6a.jpg


Flower ..... Starfish.... ?????

I thought it was a version of Sideshow Bob's hairstyle ...........
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Apr 2003, 03:20
Replies: 6
Views: 3,915
Posted By pom

Peter Palm - RIP

Anyone who knew Peter will be saddened to hear that he died last week in a gliding accident. This is a report from the Exeter Express & Echo dated 22 April 2003.


A glider pilot who was killed...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jan 2003, 20:50
Replies: 19
Views: 4,862
Posted By pom

Just seen this. Almost 40 years ago he gave me a...

Just seen this. Almost 40 years ago he gave me a very gentle introduction to my IR course. Not only the accents, but also his fund of aviation anecdotes have stayed with me ever since.

RIP Tony.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Sep 2002, 22:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,791
Posted By pom

It used to be banned by the UK CAA but no more. ...

It used to be banned by the UK CAA but no more. I flew in there at night about 15 years ago when flying for a Scandanavian company - not only night landings but night stops as well. I always found...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2002, 13:09
Replies: 27
Views: 3,360
Posted By pom

Traffic Traffic "Thanks for the info, I have...

Traffic Traffic

"Thanks for the info, I have of course in the meantime figured out how to stop the problem in the future -

"NO TRACK SHORTENING"

I know your tongue was in your cheek, but...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Aug 2002, 15:04
Replies: 24
Views: 3,985
Posted By pom

Plastique, ... it is not the first time...

Plastique,

... it is not the first time that Air two bob have had these type of problems on the florida routes, remember the "travelling people" that ran amok a couple of years ago..


Not...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Aug 2002, 00:32
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,451,766
Posted By pom

and of course .... Virgin with a tight slot...

and of course ....

Virgin with a tight slot .......
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Aug 2002, 00:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,346
Posted By pom

Most of us use reduced thrust for takeff these...

Most of us use reduced thrust for takeff these days to extend engine life. This means we always use most of the runway, unless it's reeeeeally long ................
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2002, 02:08
Replies: 76
Views: 9,780
Posted By pom

Perhaps a reason for pilots querying these...

Perhaps a reason for pilots querying these instructions is that there seems to be an increasing trend to descend a/c early due to standard handover procedures - nothing to do with traffic on the day....
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Aug 2002, 23:16
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,451,766
Posted By pom

Gleaned over the last 30 years: A BOAC 707...

Gleaned over the last 30 years:

A BOAC 707 was attempting to operate the first direct flight from Heathrow to Singapore. Hanging in the sky at FL430 over India, the Captain spots a Pan Am 707...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jul 2002, 09:53
Replies: 97
Views: 14,406
Posted By pom

Cool Son of Piltdown, there's no them, only us...

Son of Piltdown, there's no them, only us members.

All members have a copy of the BALPA Rules. Rule 28 says that the NEC may nominate a candidate. Any two or more CC's who represent over 500...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jul 2002, 16:19
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By pom

My employer has found it necessary to remind...

My employer has found it necessary to remind pilots operating in and out of Bristol that ATC has no authority to permit pilots to exceed 250kts below 10,000'. I believe that many pilots are not...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jul 2002, 16:08
Replies: 3
Views: 681
Posted By pom

Cool Training - Spanish National

I have a Spanish friend who is interested in becoming an air traffic controller. Presumably, as Spain & the UK are EU members, there should be no nationality problems. He speaks excellent English. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2002, 01:04
Replies: 97
Views: 14,406
Posted By pom

Accurate information about the "selection...

Accurate information about the "selection committee":


To All Company Council Chairman and NEC Members.

The NEC has setup a small commitee to create an updated and fully inclusive job...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2002, 23:35
Replies: 97
Views: 14,406
Posted By pom

"BA stated they would have to consider sacking...

"BA stated they would have to consider sacking him if he took it!"

And this is the man who was going to lead you in your "strike by Christmas".


"Nope! NEC does that (spending money); and not...
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