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Forum: Tech Log
2nd Oct 2009, 15:53
Replies: 13
Views: 3,087
Posted By banana head

Maybe in your case - but from what I've witnessed...

Maybe in your case - but from what I've witnessed over a long long period the vast majority of pilots tend to press harder on the left pedal, regardless of if they are right or left handed.
The...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2009, 22:15
Replies: 206
Views: 138,902
Posted By banana head

See it any way you like, but the design purpose...

See it any way you like, but the design purpose of the inboard and mid-span LE devices retracting with reverse selected is to prevent fatigue on said devices. It was never designed as a method lift...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Apr 2009, 23:25
Replies: 113
Views: 33,000
Posted By banana head

Eh where did you hear that little gem Jetfella?...

Eh where did you hear that little gem Jetfella? Aside from LCY op's, my sources say they are doing fine and dandy. AF it seems are still smitten with WX, particularly with their tight cost base...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Apr 2009, 15:01
Replies: 312
Views: 130,809
Posted By banana head

eh sorry to correct you, but those swimming in...

eh sorry to correct you, but those swimming in the pool post Sept 11th, who were not offered a course did have to reapply when recruitment re-opened almost 3 years later.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Mar 2009, 19:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,527
Posted By banana head

"Air Lingus" ? Never heard of them? Are they a...

"Air Lingus" ? Never heard of them? Are they a new airline operating out of CDG??? You can never trust these fly-by-nite here today gone tomorrow airlines. Just look at British Airlines, Luftmansa,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Feb 2009, 21:23
Replies: 12
Views: 3,366
Posted By banana head

Yes - beware the phrase "Joint Liability" in the...

Yes - beware the phrase "Joint Liability" in the small print - very common on Company Amex cards. I've been stung with this once too, although luckly only for £135 which was overdue fees as my...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Feb 2009, 15:49
Replies: 80
Views: 18,137
Posted By banana head

There is a serious gap in your knowledge so Teddy...

There is a serious gap in your knowledge so Teddy :ugh:

Never let facts cloud your judgement.........

The BAe-146/Avro RJ has been involved in seven hull-loss accidents with a total of 259...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Oct 2008, 11:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,467
Posted By banana head

No - You need an actually FIRE sensed in the...

No - You need an actually FIRE sensed in the first loop, then either a FIRE or a LOOP FAIL sensed in the second loop within 20sec. This is to guard against a LOOP FAIL due damage at the point of...
Forum: Questions
8th Sep 2008, 21:45
Replies: 5
Views: 7,066
Posted By banana head

You would need to do a 'core TRI course' first,...

You would need to do a 'core TRI course' first, followed by the type specific TRI (TRITS) course. The rating is issued under the control of the JAA Authority to whom you apply AND the company for...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2008, 01:04
Replies: 1,109
Views: 379,574
Posted By banana head

Regularly calibrated, and for a time regularly...

Regularly calibrated, and for a time regularly filled with Nitrogen :ugh:

I wonder if any other 'non-standard' maintenance has been carried out on QF -400 O2 systems that may have contributed to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jul 2008, 02:46
Replies: 3,594
Views: 752,800
Posted By banana head

Probably better off being on strike this...

Probably better off being on strike this weekend..... better than trying to prevent some ejeet from planing a tricolour on top of a pile of bags and setting light to 'em.......
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jun 2008, 05:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By banana head

Any idea where Dave has gone then?!

Any idea where Dave has gone then?!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jun 2008, 01:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Posted By banana head

No overseas bases - but no reason why you could...

No overseas bases - but no reason why you could not commute from Toronto. I can think of 3 of our longhaul pilots already commuting from there.....
With a 'bidline' rostering system, it does help if...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th May 2008, 17:53
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By banana head

In a word yes. The traveling public don't like...

In a word yes.
The traveling public don't like paying the ever increasing 'hold baggage charge' levied by carriers such as Aer Lingus & RyanAir - and so often attempt to bring lots of baggage...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Apr 2008, 11:21
Replies: 23
Views: 3,494
Posted By banana head

You must be living in a news vacuum...

You must be living in a news vacuum scratchingthesky!
Have a look at the rather lengthy post(s) on this bulletin board, or better still have a look at
http://www.baplane-bapilot.org/home.aspx
and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2008, 02:02
Replies: 18
Views: 5,110
Posted By banana head

With that background I would expect the...

With that background I would expect the possibility of a long haul fleet which would make commuting from Manch very easy 'Mister Geezer'. Have a look at the thread on BA 747 rostering for more...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Mar 2008, 10:54
Replies: 13
Views: 1,975
Posted By banana head

On Samsonite/ Delsey cases with built in locks,...

On Samsonite/ Delsey cases with built in locks, when they x-ray your case they can see where the little wheels of the combination lock line up - thus they can open it without breaking the lock!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2008, 19:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,783
Posted By banana head

Not in Cathay you don't. You get a 747-400 rating...

Not in Cathay you don't. You get a 747-400 rating restricted to P2X, which is worthless outside of HKG/ CAD.
An F/O gets a full P1 rating
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Dec 2007, 12:26
Replies: 203
Views: 44,483
Posted By banana head

.... and 3 of them have come back :ooh: says a...

.... and 3 of them have come back :ooh: says a lot about 'greener pastures' if you ask me.....
Forum: Questions
4th Dec 2007, 17:17
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By banana head

Vnav information entered as a constraint on the...

Vnav information entered as a constraint on the legs page will not command an altitude change on it's own - because in the real world we cannot climb/ descend without a clearance to do so!
For...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Oct 2007, 00:04
Replies: 154
Views: 48,352
Posted By banana head

Which is all fine and dandy until operational...

Which is all fine and dandy until operational necessity requires an engine change/ Flap assembly replacement etc which prevents the A/C being ferried back out of LHR to CWL or wherever.
Might just...
Forum: Questions
14th Sep 2007, 16:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,776
Posted By banana head

Helsinki to Paris CDG, average 100kt headwind....

Helsinki to Paris CDG, average 100kt headwind. Landed with 1100kgs
4hr 12 block time, 3hr52 flight time.
Long range cruise :eek:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jul 2007, 17:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,176
Posted By banana head

Start by calling the Revenue Commissioners - the...

Start by calling the Revenue Commissioners - the number is in the telephone book.
You may or may not be entitled to the break mind - as it's strictly for 'approved' courses only - i.e. courses that...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jul 2007, 15:37
Replies: 17
Views: 4,888
Posted By banana head

Cathay also V2

Cathay also V2
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jul 2007, 02:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,243
Posted By banana head

Honestly! Some employers will try anything. :ugh:...

Honestly! Some employers will try anything. :ugh:

Tell CityJet to get stuffed mate.

No Irish court will uphold such a contract if you state clearly that:
1/ You were not made fully aware of...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2007, 16:21
Replies: 4
Views: 3,641
Posted By banana head

Yes you can.

Yes you can.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2007, 02:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,606
Posted By banana head

The answer you seek really depends on which...

The answer you seek really depends on which operator you are considering (or not).
A bidding/ preferential bidding system could offer anything over a 14 day period depending on the pilots taste, but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2007, 19:14
Replies: 19
Views: 3,189
Posted By banana head

Air France/ KLM was a mutual merger. RyanAir/...

Air France/ KLM was a mutual merger.
RyanAir/ Aer Lingus is a hostile take-over.
Two very different situations, but trust M O'L to miss represent history to suit his own means - and his own...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2007, 00:21
Replies: 7
Views: 2,824
Posted By banana head

No direct entry captains, only promoted inside. ...

No direct entry captains, only promoted inside.

Well they're hiring D.E. Captains for a Dublin base for 'Futura Gael' :E
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2007, 12:00
Replies: 112
Views: 42,057
Posted By banana head

Last one out probably forgot to turn the lights...

Last one out probably forgot to turn the lights off :E
Forum: Medical & Health
1st Apr 2007, 15:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By banana head

As do I mutt, however we currently work with a...

As do I mutt, however we currently work with a system (JAR) that is far from perfect!

In theory you can complete a medical in any JAR member state, and can renew an LPC with an examiner holding a...
Forum: Medical & Health
31st Mar 2007, 17:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By banana head

Flyingdog - not quite so simple I'm afraid...

Flyingdog - not quite so simple I'm afraid :rolleyes:

You can fly in Ireland, for an Irish Carrier with your UK CAA CPL/IR, but must ensure you have a current and valid medical in relation to...
Forum: Questions
30th Mar 2007, 12:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,465
Posted By banana head

Once upon a time many European operators used a...

Once upon a time many European operators used a 'Captain's extra crew manifest' to record and carry such free jumpseaters - provided they were a company pilot/ engineer/ cabin crew.
Today this is...
Forum: Questions
20th Feb 2007, 17:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,427
Posted By banana head

No, it's just that your video footage only shows...

No, it's just that your video footage only shows a PFD, so I have to presume you pushed the VNAV button on the MCP when I see the FMA change from TOGA to VNAV.


FLCH will give an autothrottle...
Forum: Questions
19th Feb 2007, 19:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,427
Posted By banana head

Looks like you manually selected Vnav to...

Looks like you manually selected Vnav to accelerate, and ended up with a Thrust increase (note FMA change from THR to THR REF). :eek:
Many 744 operators advise either selecting FLCH and an...
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