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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Oct 2010, 08:07
Replies: 38
Views: 22,749
Posted By gashcan

Would you drive in a car that has been written...

Would you drive in a car that has been written off, but repaired by an authorised engineer, tested appropriately and put back on the road?

I'm driving one and have also flown many aircraft that...
Forum: Questions
25th Aug 2006, 21:59
Replies: 27
Views: 6,715
Posted By gashcan

I have a few pet hates on the PA, but the one I...

I have a few pet hates on the PA, but the one I hate the most vehemently is

"......so, sit back, relax and enjoy the flight"

Aaaaaaaarrrggghh!
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2006, 16:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,194
Posted By gashcan

Re: ETOPS dispatch

My lot is as you said - 36 hours and 2 sectors, which covers a split load out of the UK, ie. LGW - MAN - SFB, without duplicating any engineering requirements.

Single sector sounds a bit limiting,...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2005, 01:57
Replies: 26
Views: 8,991
Posted By gashcan

A and C...beg pardon, missed that. GC

A and C...beg pardon, missed that.
GC
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2005, 20:26
Replies: 26
Views: 8,991
Posted By gashcan

Flybeeeee - sorry you got bashed about a bit. It...

Flybeeeee - sorry you got bashed about a bit. It does happen quite a lot here.

I'm afraid that you touched a nerve and got the pointy end of a couple of sharp sticks; don't take it to heart!

As...
Forum: Questions
11th Nov 2005, 23:00
Replies: 8
Views: 4,872
Posted By gashcan

Now, I know of a Pilot Whorehouse.....

Now, I know of a Pilot Whorehouse.....
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Sep 2005, 22:47
Replies: 23
Views: 9,003
Posted By gashcan

Codman, it is always better to have fewer...

Codman, it is always better to have fewer incidents, but when they do occur it's also quite good to handle them correctly and safely, as was the case on this occasion.

BTW, are you implying that...
Forum: Nordic Forum
24th Aug 2005, 05:33
Replies: 1
Views: 3,316
Posted By gashcan

IKEA. Trouble is it comes flat packed and...

IKEA.
Trouble is it comes flat packed and you've got to put it together yourself.
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jul 2005, 17:05
Replies: 35
Views: 10,002
Posted By gashcan

Saskatoon - that depends! My company used the...

Saskatoon - that depends!
My company used the FL100 two-engine scenario as worst case for the B763, but FL100 single-engine as worst case for the A332.
However, I believe that at certain speeds,...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jul 2005, 14:57
Replies: 35
Views: 10,002
Posted By gashcan

Old Smokey - you answered the question correctly...

Old Smokey - you answered the question correctly -

"I have about 12 hours of fuel remaining to cover a 2 hour flight to the ETOPS contingency airport."

You have therefore complied with the...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Feb 2005, 07:08
Replies: 704
Views: 191,739
Posted By gashcan

Agreed. As I said earlier, presumably the...

Agreed.
As I said earlier, presumably the track was northerm or polar, so en-route divs may have been a bit thin. However, a div to KEF, GLA, PIK or similar should have been available towards the...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2005, 22:48
Replies: 704
Views: 191,739
Posted By gashcan

Newt - I agree. Who is investigating and where...

Newt - I agree.
Who is investigating and where will the findings be published? It should be interesting reading.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2005, 22:18
Replies: 704
Views: 191,739
Posted By gashcan

Interesting thread. I have no problem with a...

Interesting thread.

I have no problem with a big 4-jet continuing following an engine loss, as long as there were no other systems failures which would significantly affect the operation. It's an...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2005, 22:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,012
Posted By gashcan

The father of a very close friend of mine was a...

The father of a very close friend of mine was a bomber pilot during WW2 and ended it alive and with a DFC. When I was a small waste paper basket, he helped teach me to fly and inspired me to join the...
Forum: Questions
11th Feb 2005, 14:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,447
Posted By gashcan

I always find it a bit sobering to think that the...

I always find it a bit sobering to think that the 50 tonnes or so that a 330 will drink on a pond-crossing will keep an average family car going for about 25 years.

(Give or take a bit -...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2005, 22:32
Replies: 37
Views: 7,189
Posted By gashcan

About a mate of mine during BFTS in the 80's ...

About a mate of mine during BFTS in the 80's

..this man's control inputs would be far better suited to a JCB...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2005, 20:09
Replies: 518
Views: 219,925
Posted By gashcan

Very sad. Impossible to find words that can...

Very sad. Impossible to find words that can express feelings adequately. Sorry guys.
Gash (ex-LXX & 242)
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2005, 11:33
Replies: 188
Views: 69,106
Posted By gashcan

Paracab - you've been listening to Radio 5 Live...

Paracab - you've been listening to Radio 5 Live as well have you?

I appreciate your sentiments are well meant, but if you test all pilots, then surely you should also test Air Traffic Controllers,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Dec 2004, 19:06
Replies: 14
Views: 3,632
Posted By gashcan

I will be very surprised if we are not recruiting...

I will be very surprised if we are not recruiting this coming Spring. Whether there are the people on the market that meet the criteria mentioned above is debatable.

Ignore db767's banter about...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2004, 20:47
Replies: 5
Views: 2,142
Posted By gashcan

Went past a huge see-through container at MAN the...

Went past a huge see-through container at MAN the other day. It was full of pen knives, clippers, small scissors etc etc.

Cue F/O in loud stage whisper:

"Cor stone me! look - if you weren't...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2004, 22:03
Replies: 10
Views: 6,033
Posted By gashcan

Had the pleasure of knowing George in the 80's at...

Had the pleasure of knowing George in the 80's at Lyneham. An absolute gentleman. Condolences to family and friends.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2004, 12:30
Replies: 36
Views: 11,818
Posted By gashcan

Nigel - does it matter if the lights were on?...

Nigel - does it matter if the lights were on? (Report states that Airtours say yes, Ryanair say no - who cares?) - point is that due to an error, Ryanair entered a runway which was being used by...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2004, 07:35
Replies: 223
Views: 96,803
Posted By gashcan

If I understand him right, 411A reckons that the...

If I understand him right, 411A reckons that the pilots were either negligent in allowing a high (or low) speed upset or ignorant of the possibility of such an event. Therefore they are directly...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2004, 23:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,200
Posted By gashcan

Those pictures of Albert all over the place don't...

Those pictures of Albert all over the place don't surprise me in the least. They'd had a nightstop, gone out, got pished and had trouble getting back, that's all.

Used to happen all the time at...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Sep 2004, 09:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,838
Posted By gashcan

Well Fred, if they're all as arrogant and as...

Well Fred, if they're all as arrogant and as patronising as you - maybe I won't. Good luck Flameout!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Sep 2004, 16:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,838
Posted By gashcan

Which website is that?

Which website is that?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jul 2004, 22:17
Replies: 152
Views: 50,315
Posted By gashcan

BOTFOJ - I think you'll find that MyTravel is not...

BOTFOJ - I think you'll find that MyTravel is not SkyService's parent company. We have very close corporate links, but that's about all.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jul 2004, 21:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By gashcan

They don't want to buy MYT as well do they?!! We...

They don't want to buy MYT as well do they?!! We could do with some cash.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jul 2004, 21:45
Replies: 152
Views: 50,315
Posted By gashcan

I have heard that MYT management have commenced...

I have heard that MYT management have commenced discussion with the CC, apparently on a reasonably amicable basis, which at least augers well (or less badly!)

As mentioned earlier, it may be that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jul 2004, 22:22
Replies: 29
Views: 10,173
Posted By gashcan

Sioux City DC10???! They did pretty well too. ...

Sioux City DC10???! They did pretty well too.

As for Phd's, MBA's, BSc's, MSc's etc etc.....I've only got 6 'O' Levels, but they made me a Captain. Maybe it was out of pity for not having a degree.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2004, 23:37
Replies: 152
Views: 50,315
Posted By gashcan

bacardi walla - thanx for your sentiments - don't...

bacardi walla - thanx for your sentiments - don't feel bad about the flak you took for your original post; you may have meant well, but the words perhaps weren't quite the right ones and it obviously...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2004, 15:32
Replies: 5
Views: 3,512
Posted By gashcan

MYT have a few spare Boeings now - including...

MYT have a few spare Boeings now - including 763's...you never know!
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jun 2004, 19:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,842
Posted By gashcan

Someone told me (a long long time ago...) that...

Someone told me (a long long time ago...) that the reason that they have so many wheels on their aircraft is that at the time of manufacture, they didn't possess the rubber / tyre technology to make...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2004, 21:26
Replies: 21
Views: 6,147
Posted By gashcan

In addition to the foregoing, the recommendation...

In addition to the foregoing, the recommendation regarding RVSM level-off was contained in AIC 80/2000, dated 24 Aug 2000. (RVSM was introduced in UK from April 2001 and implemented in Europe from...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2003, 11:08
Replies: 252
Views: 56,073
Posted By gashcan

I took the escape tunnel from Rompers Green in...

I took the escape tunnel from Rompers Green in 1991 after 9 fantastic years on both sides of the airfield.

It looks as if absolutely nothing has changed - keep on trucking boys.....(and girls!)
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