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Search: Posts Made By: speed freek
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Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2024, 09:06
Replies: 26
Views: 4,398
Posted By speed freek

hahaha

hahaha
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2024, 15:16
Replies: 1,073
Views: 541,636
Posted By speed freek

Sadly you can't, such is the result of the last...

Sadly you can't, such is the result of the last few years. But what you can do is give yourself the best chance with the most useful experience. I prefer type ratings that don't limit my options to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2024, 09:51
Replies: 1,073
Views: 541,636
Posted By speed freek

It’s a shame Blimey’s post was moderated, thought...

It’s a shame Blimey’s post was moderated, thought he was spot on.



All pales into insignificance when you lose your financial security, all your savings the house and your family. We’ve both...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jan 2024, 11:30
Replies: 1,073
Views: 541,636
Posted By speed freek

And CRS was meant for all fleets except 787/A350,...

And CRS was meant for all fleets except 787/A350, yet only the 747 and some LGW guys were in it. Captains, SFOs and FOs. Yes we all came back but only because the market recovered. The hold pools had...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jan 2024, 07:07
Replies: 1,073
Views: 541,636
Posted By speed freek

They would move an entire fleet's worth of pilots...

They would move an entire fleet's worth of pilots to an already crewed up fleet during a downturn? Yeah right. You'd get binned out of seniority like the jumbo guys were but with a useless type...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jul 2022, 16:43
Replies: 56
Views: 24,514
Posted By speed freek

This for me is the one of the biggest reasons why...

This for me is the one of the biggest reasons why there is unhappiness and discontent on the line, we’re still picking on each other instead of supporting each other. Had the union truly abandoned...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Aug 2021, 21:10
Replies: 0
Views: 1,849
Posted By speed freek

Challenge Accepted

Challenge are looking for 747 FOs. Does anyone have any information on them? Money, working patterns, etc. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jun 2021, 16:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
Posted By speed freek

I would argue the reason there’s a difference is...

I would argue the reason there’s a difference is if LOC captures the wrong localiser, you can engage another roll mode and recover.

If using APP and it locks onto the wrong ILS, you’d have to...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2021, 16:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,277
Posted By speed freek

Ours is a BCF. Can't imagine what differences...

Ours is a BCF. Can't imagine what differences exist between it and the ERFs but our manuals specially prohibit packs off and APU to pack.

It's the only one I've come across with this limitation.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2021, 13:34
Replies: 10
Views: 3,277
Posted By speed freek

Think something lost in translation. We have one...

Think something lost in translation. We have one PW powered jumbo. Can't do a "packs off" or "APU to pack" take off. Nothing about bleeds.

No idea either by the way as to why it's not allowed....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jul 2020, 18:02
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,848,189
Posted By speed freek

Hey Dave, great post. Go fornicate yourself. ...

Hey Dave, great post. Go fornicate yourself.

I hope your children or your marriage won't ever suffer because you ended up on the wrong fleet, with the wrong seniority, and 66% of junior FO pay...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2019, 20:25
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,100,158
Posted By speed freek

That's assuming you can get into your regional...

That's assuming you can get into your regional base of choice. How is Bristol, Liverpool, Belfast or any of the Scottish bases looking? Still dead man's shoes? Maybe you meant Portugal and the award...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2019, 23:50
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,100,158
Posted By speed freek

Riskybis, I never said everything is rose tinted...

Riskybis, I never said everything is rose tinted and perfect. Read my post again. And if you did go to virgin I know many guys there who are unhappy and looking at their options. Deteriorating Ts and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2019, 19:00
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,100,158
Posted By speed freek

Couldn't give you numbers but many get in touch...

Couldn't give you numbers but many get in touch and apply.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2019, 18:59
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,100,158
Posted By speed freek

Red 9, yes quite right. Yet more clear evidence I...

Red 9, yes quite right. Yet more clear evidence I can't multi task :}

MikeAlpha, it's very clear both our experiences of both companies are widely different, such is the nature of this job. But to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2019, 16:19
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,100,158
Posted By speed freek

it wasn't a personal attack on you but seeing as...

it wasn't a personal attack on you but seeing as you've taken it that way yes I am at BA, I haven't been a cadet for many many years and when I were a lad my first flying job wasn't a shiny A320 with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2019, 11:41
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,100,158
Posted By speed freek

Because it's fashionable to badmouth the company...

Because it's fashionable to badmouth the company whenever possible.

The best flying job is flying for a legacy in your home country. Dutch pilots going to KLM isn't an accurate reflection of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2018, 16:55
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,100,158
Posted By speed freek

[/left] They have and they do. Ask me how I...

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They have and they do. Ask me how I know. Like yourself many staff there commute on other airlines to stay out of the spotlight.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2018, 13:02
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,100,158
Posted By speed freek

Never was a truer word said. Just like everyone...

Never was a truer word said. Just like everyone on this thread is looking for a fresh start, why don't those same names look elsewhere? Plenty of airlines and plenty of opportunities.

I'm 3 years...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jun 2018, 10:29
Replies: 231
Views: 196,798
Posted By speed freek

Until the agreement is in place rumours aren't...

Until the agreement is in place rumours aren't worth a great deal. PBS took a long time to come.

Thanks for the info but to me nothing has changed. The northern UK bases are still dead man's...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jun 2018, 21:39
Replies: 231
Views: 196,798
Posted By speed freek

I didn't realise 7/7 was on the UK contract....

I didn't realise 7/7 was on the UK contract. That's a good roster pattern to get and might have changed my decision to leave.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jun 2018, 06:43
Replies: 231
Views: 196,798
Posted By speed freek

For balance, if the OP were to join today, how...

For balance, if the OP were to join today, how long would he or she be waiting for that regional base? Be prepared to spend many a year at LGW where things aren't so rosy.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jul 2017, 20:01
Replies: 77
Views: 54,729
Posted By speed freek

Yes but what is the waiting list like for your...

Yes but what is the waiting list like for your base? To anyone contemplating joining, be under no illusion you'll do your time in a base not to your liking while waiting for literally someone to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Oct 2015, 20:23
Replies: 39
Views: 15,640
Posted By speed freek

For example?

For example?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2015, 08:31
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,255,546
Posted By speed freek

Apparently the locals have been migrating to an...

Apparently the locals have been migrating to an in house start-up Union and BALPA's membership fell below a threshold.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Sep 2015, 23:14
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,255,546
Posted By speed freek

I've heard a rumour that BALPA have lost...

I've heard a rumour that BALPA have lost recognition and VS won't honour the existing T's and C's once the union goes :eek:

Any truth?
Forum: Tech Log
19th Apr 2015, 09:52
Replies: 65
Views: 58,642
Posted By speed freek

But isn't that what people are saying with...

But isn't that what people are saying with backdriven controls?

If you treat the autopilot as a third pilot in the flight deck, then surely you'd like to see what it's commanding alongside what...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Sep 2013, 09:20
Replies: 61
Views: 17,279
Posted By speed freek

What was the forecast for destination? The PF's...

What was the forecast for destination? The PF's wiper (in this case, the captain) is required for CAT II and III.
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jul 2013, 22:55
Replies: 29
Views: 9,578
Posted By speed freek

Well done Ovt, good photo. Shows the offset...

Well done Ovt, good photo. Shows the offset exactly.

I just assumed it was one of those things about BCN we've all come to love :E

Anyone have a copy of that spoof ATIS doing the rounds a few...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jun 2012, 17:34
Replies: 132
Views: 59,101
Posted By speed freek

Not technically correct. It's considered...

Not technically correct.

It's considered good practice to drop the gear using the alternate system when you have a failure of one of the main systems. The idea being that the gear is a 'heavy'...
Forum: Questions
24th Jun 2010, 16:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,754
Posted By speed freek

Lemo plug headsets

Are Lemo plugs compatible with Airbus aircraft? Found my headset manufacturer does a replacement cable ending with a Lemo plug.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jun 2010, 22:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,528
Posted By speed freek

Anyone know a cost effective way of renewing MEP and IR?

Basically as the title says. Got to get it done before I hit the 5 year limit on the ratings but cost is a factor. Anyone know anyone who has a twin and an examiner's rating?

Didn't there used to...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2009, 21:02
Replies: 519
Views: 325,694
Posted By speed freek

Just a question (observation) so please don't...

Just a question (observation) so please don't shoot me!

Everybody seems to be going on about the reduced tailplane authority of the MD-11 but how can this be when any pitch moment goes through a...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2009, 06:02
Replies: 47
Views: 19,785
Posted By speed freek

Quite right.....but how quickly people forget!!...

Quite right.....but how quickly people forget!! :}

And to a previous poster:

Why would Emirates be unhappy with the Trent? Until the arrival of the A380/new 777s and the departure of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jun 2008, 21:42
Replies: 30
Views: 7,943
Posted By speed freek

Is it just me or is Labour going out if it's way...

Is it just me or is Labour going out if it's way to pi$$ off as many people as possible? Bit like next year's new road tax system. What's next? Probably get taxed by the number of times we flush the...
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