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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Apr 2015, 12:31
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

Having previously flown aircraft on that route I...

Having previously flown aircraft on that route I would say that it would be totally unprofitable. By the by, what's the PCN for ACI? Last time I looked it didn't have one, which would rule out such...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Oct 2014, 08:01
Replies: 61
Views: 27,303
Posted By fudpucker

A lot of barrack room lawyers here. If I ever had...

A lot of barrack room lawyers here. If I ever had any doubts about the legality of a contract I was going to sign I would either consult a legal expert or not sign it. Simple.
As far as the cost of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2014, 15:16
Replies: 61
Views: 27,303
Posted By fudpucker

Actually, once everybody calms down (and grows up...

Actually, once everybody calms down (and grows up a bit) exactly what is threatening about this alleged email? You signed a contract and in that contract it would have spelled out details of any bond...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2014, 10:04
Replies: 46
Views: 9,004
Posted By fudpucker

Well I hope they vote 'No' but if they elect to...

Well I hope they vote 'No' but if they elect to divorce the UK they can sort it out themselves. I'm sure they'll be able to afford whatever they need, because they will have their oil. I am a bit...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2014, 13:54
Replies: 1,534
Views: 701,438
Posted By fudpucker

Quote: Timeframe and source. Simulator...

Quote:
Timeframe and source.

Simulator assessments on Monday,details to be confirmed. That would only have been arranged if the contract has been signed.

LateFinals: Obviously it failed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2014, 07:48
Replies: 1,534
Views: 701,438
Posted By fudpucker

SB stands for service bulletin and 190 is the...

SB stands for service bulletin and 190 is the number. What it means is that the Tris in service are safe, airworthy and regular inspections and maintenance are being carried out to keep them in that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Aug 2014, 10:09
Replies: 1,534
Views: 701,438
Posted By fudpucker

I was told today that the leased Dornier deal...

I was told today that the leased Dornier deal hadn't fallen through.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2014, 21:42
Replies: 66
Views: 47,922
Posted By fudpucker

Such as? Please do enlighten us.

Such as? Please do enlighten us.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jul 2014, 07:49
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

Thank you for posting the letter. I think it...

Thank you for posting the letter. I think it answers all the questions that most people on Alderney would think of asking and many that they wouldn't know about, namely the various hoops that have to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jul 2014, 17:06
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

So the big alternative plan was for Aurigny to...

So the big alternative plan was for Aurigny to transfer staff to an as yet unformed airline was it? Well I admire Harrisson's cheek if not his grasp on reality.
I think if the letter is in general...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jul 2014, 08:21
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

It's not a question of being 'upset' at having...

It's not a question of being 'upset' at having plans scrutinised nor is it a question of ignoring peoples' legitimate interests/concerns about the service they receive.
I think what it is is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jul 2014, 09:13
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

Well you ask a reasonable question Beaufort so...

Well you ask a reasonable question Beaufort so I'l try and answer it. The fact is that not all six Tris are available at any given time. One of the main reasons for replacing them is the amount of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jul 2014, 22:05
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

Take a look at the prices charged by French...

Take a look at the prices charged by French marinas and you'll see why they are busy places. If you live in the South Coast of the UK then you can take your car on the ferry to Cherbourg, stock up...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jul 2014, 08:47
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

The trouble is local residents don't listen to...

The trouble is local residents don't listen to the answers they are given. You are correct in that a LCY rotation will take about three hours in total. I'd say it would realistically be three and a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jul 2014, 14:41
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

If Aurigny wanted to axe the ACI-SOU route they...

If Aurigny wanted to axe the ACI-SOU route they wouldn't be buying Dorniers, now would they? They'd simply let the Tris stagger on between ACI and GCI. The simple fact is that politically, it is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th May 2014, 14:58
Replies: 1,534
Views: 701,438
Posted By fudpucker

A complete lack of understanding of current...

A complete lack of understanding of current regulations. It might be sad but there is simply no place for the Trislander today; new or old.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2013, 17:19
Replies: 1,534
Views: 701,438
Posted By fudpucker

AAS could offer whatever they want to BA, the ...

AAS could offer whatever they want to BA, the thing is would BA take them up on it and what would they want in return. Having flown both for AAS and a BA subsidiary company in the past I can tell...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2010, 05:21
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

AM. Quite true, but consider there was no...

AM. Quite true, but consider there was no opposition and a grass runway. At the first opportunity they tried to get a larger aircraft operating the route.VB; what you say is true, you could operate a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2010, 22:14
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

Indeed it was VB. The Tri was developed at...

Indeed it was VB. The Tri was developed at Aurigny's request, because the economics on an Islander didn't and still don't work (I flew one for Air Sarnia for a time before 'going Yellow'). That was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Oct 2010, 05:00
Replies: 247
Views: 75,952
Posted By fudpucker

Cool When the Tri dies, ACI dies. All the alternatives...

When the Tri dies, ACI dies. All the alternatives you guys are talking about here have been talked about for years. Like 5b4ort I also did a study in the early 90's for somebody. The 228 was a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Oct 2010, 04:32
Replies: 134
Views: 40,250
Posted By fudpucker

Sorry to hear about Roy. I quite enjoyed my time...

Sorry to hear about Roy. I quite enjoyed my time with Suckling Airways, as was. he must have been quite young?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Dec 2009, 22:04
Replies: 692
Views: 151,526
Posted By fudpucker

The Bournemouth 'Blue Rinse Brigade' are either...

The Bournemouth 'Blue Rinse Brigade' are either too old to go anywhere or go to Spain. Face it, the CIs are pretty much a niche market these days (a shame, I used to live there). The flights are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2009, 11:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,996
Posted By fudpucker

I have to agree with you. I've been retired...

I have to agree with you. I've been retired (actually, took a reasonable redundancy package) for a few years now. I first started flying professionally in 1975 and you know what? T & C's have (in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jul 2009, 08:15
Replies: 692
Views: 151,526
Posted By fudpucker

It's Coates's exit strategy. For merger read...

It's Coates's exit strategy. For merger read attempt to sell BI, merged with GR, to a third party.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jul 2009, 08:12
Replies: 410
Views: 118,675
Posted By fudpucker

Watching from afar, I wondered what Coates's exit...

Watching from afar, I wondered what Coates's exit strategy would be, I think he's just revealed it.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Apr 2008, 17:16
Replies: 192
Views: 47,124
Posted By fudpucker

As a guy who's just retired after 30-odd years in...

As a guy who's just retired after 30-odd years in the industry, Allow, my advice to you is get used to it. Always been the same.;)
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2008, 19:56
Replies: 610
Views: 377,631
Posted By fudpucker

Maybe everybody is so fond of the Wessex because...

Maybe everybody is so fond of the Wessex because they (the crews) were all so much younger at the time;)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Apr 2008, 16:56
Replies: 410
Views: 118,675
Posted By fudpucker

Well, journalists 'do' journalism, it's what they...

Well, journalists 'do' journalism, it's what they get paid for. I agree not well reported, but apart from that what's your problem with it?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2008, 15:34
Replies: 410
Views: 118,675
Posted By fudpucker

An amusing advert

In todays Guernsey paper there's an advert telling everybody how wonderful Flybe's 78 seat Dash 8 Q400 aircraft are compared to Aurigny's old ATR's, which have less seats, and 15 year old...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2008, 17:30
Replies: 13
Views: 1,890
Posted By fudpucker

Looking at the undercarriage, I reckon Sikorsky...

Looking at the undercarriage, I reckon Sikorsky is right. The Bell main gear looks to be in a different position to the picture.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Mar 2008, 08:22
Replies: 410
Views: 118,675
Posted By fudpucker

I was with a BA subsidiary when all this was...

I was with a BA subsidiary when all this was going on ( a very minor management position). It was well known that BA was going to make changes in regional flights, most of us didn't foresee that the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Feb 2008, 16:27
Replies: 58
Views: 8,038
Posted By fudpucker

Please excuse a (forum) wandering Pom making a...

Please excuse a (forum) wandering Pom making a contribution here. In the UK there has been a steady erosion of civil liberties since 9/11. When challenged to justify them, the government falls back...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2008, 11:25
Replies: 1,534
Views: 701,438
Posted By fudpucker

The same way a lot of people on this forum come...

The same way a lot of people on this forum come to conclusions. Head firmly inserted up back passage and the hell with any logical thinking!:}
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2008, 11:20
Replies: 410
Views: 118,675
Posted By fudpucker

Whilst hiving off ground handling to a third...

Whilst hiving off ground handling to a third party can be financially attractive, it does mean that the airline 'loses control' of the ground handling. they become reliant on the third party...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Feb 2008, 14:55
Replies: 410
Views: 118,675
Posted By fudpucker

I would imagine Aurigny would keep their handling...

I would imagine Aurigny would keep their handling 'in house', probably the same for Blue Island. Luftie will probably go with the cheapest, but Aurigny have a good reputation as handling agents....
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