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Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2007, 22:14
Replies: 24
Views: 6,646
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Try Greenbergs in Liverpool, about 5 mins from...

Try Greenbergs in Liverpool, about 5 mins from the airport. They sell 100% cotton shirts for about six quid, and damn good quality they are too.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Aug 2007, 18:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,470
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Question Please enlighten us with respect to your problems...

Please enlighten us with respect to your problems with the people of the pelopponese... or are you a keen aviation photographer?

Why can they not be trusted?
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2007, 13:02
Replies: 57
Views: 18,237
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Thumbs up I agree that it IS good airmanship to cover the...

I agree that it IS good airmanship to cover the thrust levers when (a) they are being moved by the autothrottle system, and (b) below MSA and close to the ground. The same goes for the flying...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2007, 13:15
Replies: 55
Views: 13,793
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

That thread you are quoting is nothing to do with...

That thread you are quoting is nothing to do with easyJet though is it.

Try reading all the post and you'll see that the point I'm making in that thread is not about me having a crappy lifestyle,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2007, 09:55
Replies: 55
Views: 13,793
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Thumbs up What 'crap' is being pulled at the moment? ...

What 'crap' is being pulled at the moment?

At my base people are generally quite happy since last year.

Yes, we want a pay rise to reflect our productivity, and it would be nice to eventually...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jun 2007, 09:34
Replies: 21
Views: 4,333
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Cool Search your soul...

Don't do it unless you're absolutely sure you really love flying aeroplanes.

You'll be busy, working up to 12 hour shifts with only 12 hours rest in between, day on day.

The pay does not...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2007, 09:02
Replies: 20
Views: 8,931
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Angry If a 767 lost an engine on take-off from STN, is...

If a 767 lost an engine on take-off from STN, is it really possible to continue flying all the way acroos the pond at drift-down altitude with the planned fuel burn?

Bearing in mind that not only...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2007, 21:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,954
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Thumbs up Also heard this today and checked it out when I...

Also heard this today and checked it out when I landed.

Two casualties from a microlight crash in the hills near Andreas. Injuries not thought to be life threatening thankfully, especially as...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Mar 2007, 11:14
Replies: 13
Views: 2,143
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Lightbulb I think what you're referring to here is the...

I think what you're referring to here is the 'free seating' policy that most UK users of the 737-700 have in place.

If the load is less than full, we like to spread the load throughout the cabin...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2007, 18:21
Replies: 54
Views: 13,287
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Exclamation CWL / BPL etc? The Company have bases in BRS...

CWL / BPL etc?

The Company have bases in BRS and LPL - how could it possibly make sense to open a base a few miles up the road and compete with an airport you already serve in the same catchment...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2007, 09:00
Replies: 54
Views: 13,287
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Lightbulb All these rumours come from the fact that easyJet...

All these rumours come from the fact that easyJet is always in discussions with lots of different airports about the possibility of establishing bases there...

Prior to the MAD base being...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Jan 2007, 08:48
Replies: 26
Views: 4,148
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Thumbs up I can see an idea developing for the ITV drama...

I can see an idea developing for the ITV drama dept...

Two long-in-the-tooth detectives, one a hard-nosed 'do-it-my-own way' type character, and the other a 'by-the-book' quiet but clever problem...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jan 2007, 19:40
Replies: 19
Views: 3,227
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

True, I should've recognised that.

True, I should've recognised that.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jan 2007, 19:38
Replies: 19
Views: 3,227
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Well, maybe I over-reacted a bit then. ...

Well, maybe I over-reacted a bit then.

Just finished a busy week during which I had to explain to friends and passengers why a diversion by one of my Company's a/c was not a life-threatening...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jan 2007, 18:26
Replies: 19
Views: 3,227
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Of course, I am not understating the absolute...

Of course, I am not understating the absolute excellence of the crew in what must have been a 'sensational' piece of work in rescuing the situation.

The point I was making is that the accompanying...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jan 2007, 17:13
Replies: 19
Views: 3,227
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Or is that just the 'white glow' that passengers...

Or is that just the 'white glow' that passengers reported seeing around the engine cowls?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jan 2007, 17:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,227
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Danger Sensational?

Anyone who still believes that newspapers don't sensationalize incidents and occurrences should take a look at this picture on the Daily Mail website, accompanying an excerpt from the story of the...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2007, 17:04
Replies: 12
Views: 2,040
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

But the newest 737's ARE Dual-Dual, and are...

But the newest 737's ARE Dual-Dual, and are certified to Cat IIIb standards. AFAIK most 737NG aircraft post c.2004 are kitted out for CAT IIIb, to enable them to compete more effectively with the...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Dec 2006, 23:05
Replies: 25
Views: 7,338
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Holy Schmoly, I didn't realise they had been...

Holy Schmoly, I didn't realise they had been around that long!!!

I thought my Company was progressive when it had them fitted to some 737's in 1998!!!
Forum: Tech Log
26th Dec 2006, 08:58
Replies: 25
Views: 7,338
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

This only applies to Fail Operational a/c with 3...

This only applies to Fail Operational a/c with 3 autopilots though, doesn't it?

AFAIK some turboprops fly down to CAT II minima using one autopilot then the pilot takes over and lands.

In most...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Dec 2006, 12:53
Replies: 6
Views: 7,818
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

It means that the frequency or facility is known...

It means that the frequency or facility is known NOT to be 24 hrs operational.

DTD.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Dec 2006, 12:38
Replies: 28
Views: 4,400
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Thumbs up Thanks Blip. I think we are on to a winner. ...

Thanks Blip.

I think we are on to a winner.

My Company OM makes no such statement, but the note stated above suggests to me that it would be correct to NOT schedule a take-off if contaminated...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Dec 2006, 09:24
Replies: 28
Views: 4,400
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Thumbs up Thanks MFS. I'd agree with you, as I think...

Thanks MFS.

I'd agree with you, as I think the safety margins probably would be very conservative.

However I would be interested to see how I would stand legally if there WAS an overrun. Have...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Dec 2006, 09:18
Replies: 28
Views: 4,400
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Thanks for that KG, but in future try reading ALL...

Thanks for that KG, but in future try reading ALL of the original post, particularly the last line...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2006, 11:54
Replies: 20
Views: 5,440
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Thumbs up As far as I know, if you're joining EZY as a DE...

As far as I know, if you're joining EZY as a DE SFO then you should get everything catered for by the Company on DUTY days only i.e. Every groundschool or sim day will have accommodation and food...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2006, 17:06
Replies: 28
Views: 4,400
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Can't Find anything relating to that in Company...

Can't Find anything relating to that in Company OM's but will check Boeing's 737 FCTM.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2006, 17:03
Replies: 28
Views: 4,400
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Aircraft B737-700, 20K powerplant JAR Perf

Aircraft B737-700, 20K powerplant

JAR Perf
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Dec 2006, 13:13
Replies: 6
Views: 2,075
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

You've answered the question yourself with the...

You've answered the question yourself with the last paragraph.

Cheers.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Dec 2006, 12:51
Replies: 20
Views: 13,138
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

No 737's landed after 9am but notice that EZY6164...

No 737's landed after 9am but notice that EZY6164 from AMS (A319) landed at 10.50. Two arrivals subsequently diverted but apt open.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2006, 10:43
Replies: 28
Views: 4,400
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Exclamation True, but my query is: Is is safe / correct...

True, but my query is:

Is is safe / correct to raise a V1(contam) to equal V1mcg, therefore leaving you above the speed that would guarantee a stop before the end of the ASDA?

This is what my...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2006, 22:25
Replies: 28
Views: 4,400
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Question Contaminated Performance Bamboozler

Anyone out there who can clarify this for me?...

Have been looking over Contam Perf the last couple of days in preparation for the winter.

My query is this:

When calculating a contaminated...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Dec 2006, 19:09
Replies: 26
Views: 15,595
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Cool Have a closer look... That's the shadow of...

Have a closer look...

That's the shadow of the AoA vanes.

Look at the shadowing resulting from the a/c on the ground, the shadowing on the f/o's face.

All looks in perspective for me. If...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2006, 18:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,417
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

This isn't a Boeing limitation, CB is just...

This isn't a Boeing limitation, CB is just pointing out on his website that extending the retractable lights above 250 kts will wear the assembly more quickly, hence why EZY have asked us drivers not...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Dec 2006, 17:13
Replies: 26
Views: 15,595
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Wink This happened to me about five years ago when I...

This happened to me about five years ago when I was a brand new F/O on the 737 in AMS, must have only had about 300 hrs TT at the time.

The training captain liked to have a smoke of his pipe on...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Dec 2006, 13:10
Replies: 21
Views: 7,073
Posted By Drop The Dunlops

Exclamation In my Company (not RYR), there is one particular...

In my Company (not RYR), there is one particular NG with a recurring problem of the right overwing exit light coming on.

Apparently it is something to do with condensation occasionally getting to...
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