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Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jun 2014, 23:14
Replies: 169
Views: 56,956
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Well glad we are all in agreement! My initial...

Well glad we are all in agreement! My initial question was out of ignorance of the FPP and the TV program implied individuals would owe 84 grand and earn 30 grand - I was unaware, never having been...
Forum: Cabin Crew
19th Jun 2014, 20:48
Replies: 169
Views: 56,956
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

No I didn't. My point was what a fantastic...

No I didn't. My point was what a fantastic soundbyte, which I am sure did not sit well with the 'customer first' management. I am sure that it was edited out of context for that very purpose. I am...
18th Jun 2014, 21:07
Replies: 157
Views: 30,791
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Maintainers/Engineers....hardest thing you've ever done?

Tell the truth at met brief about how many serviceable aircraft there are?:E
18th Jun 2014, 21:04
Replies: 9
Views: 3,776
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

"Outwards turn for combat, GO":\

"Outwards turn for combat, GO":\
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Jun 2014, 20:59
Replies: 169
Views: 56,956
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

The priceless moment when the pilot-to-be who...

The priceless moment when the pilot-to-be who said "and all the problems that passengers bring" was a particularly amusing customer-service oriented soundbyte....bet BA didn't approve that in the...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2014, 14:14
Replies: 99
Views: 17,796
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Under fire, Well that is certainly radical. ...

Under fire,

Well that is certainly radical. What technological breakthrough has led to a better understanding of this situation? I wait with baited breath...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2014, 02:38
Replies: 99
Views: 17,796
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Underfire Why do you claim there is no such...

Underfire

Why do you claim there is no such thing as wingtip vortices? Would "vortices formed at the wingtip caused by the combination of spanwise and chord wise airflow mixing" be a better...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2014, 03:27
Replies: 99
Views: 17,796
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Winglets reduce the effect of span wise flow,...

Winglets reduce the effect of span wise flow, which increases the strength of wingtip vortices. Increased vortex = increased drag (vortex drag which is part of the induced drag ie drag which is...
16th Jan 2014, 18:34
Replies: 38
Views: 9,167
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

On the subject of rental income and best use of...

On the subject of rental income and best use of tax allowance...



It is not fraudulent if done correctly. You are correct that to try and offset income as 'Joint Tenants' (where the HMRC view...
13th Jan 2014, 21:21
Replies: 142
Views: 70,551
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Cheers BV, Forgive me for being dim, but I...

Cheers BV,

Forgive me for being dim, but I still don't see what huge differences exist between the 2. Not that it matters... NFTC is working and according to many here MFTS isn't.



Apart...
13th Jan 2014, 20:24
Replies: 142
Views: 70,551
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

BV, I regret any incorrect assumptions about...

BV,

I regret any incorrect assumptions about the similarity of MFTS and NFTC, again I don't wish to be critical of either system but merely offered my tuppence of thoughts. With your insight what...
13th Jan 2014, 19:27
Replies: 142
Views: 70,551
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Well NFTC for one is a very similar setup and one...

Well NFTC for one is a very similar setup and one which the RAF has been a successful member of.

MFTS in principle is not a bad thing as a concept...the execution is perhaps demonstrably a little...
20th Nov 2013, 22:45
Replies: 149
Views: 35,812
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

I/we don't need to stand up to anyone and TELL...

I/we don't need to stand up to anyone and TELL them anything it is simple economics old bean. If it costs, for arguments sake, circa 5 Million quid to train a FJ bloke (not equip him/her with...
21st Jul 2013, 04:14
Replies: 17
Views: 3,197
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Turkeys don't vote for Christmas!

Turkeys don't vote for Christmas!
14th Jul 2013, 20:07
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,204,650
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

[According to witnesses, the plane’s tail broke...

[According to witnesses, the plane’s tail broke off first as it was landing and the pilot chose the nearest runway instead of the scheduled runway. It looks like the pilot’s judgement and skills...
14th Jul 2013, 13:51
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,204,650
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Asiana Airlines considering legal action after -...

Asiana Airlines considering legal action after - CNN.com (http://us.cnn.com/2013/07/14/travel/asiana-offensive-names/index.html?hpt=hp_t3)

Really? Asiana trying to polarise support? Guess it...
13th Jul 2013, 05:26
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,204,650
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

TDracer, Concur sir, the human aspect is the...

TDracer,

Concur sir, the human aspect is the most tragic here. 3 deaths, god forbid more?? Yet there are idiots arguing over semantics for what propose?

The crew of this flight will never get...
5th Apr 2009, 08:38
Replies: 42
Views: 11,468
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

How will the RAF tankers be crewed, clearly there...

How will the RAF tankers be crewed, clearly there will be 2 drivers, a loadie??. Who is going to oversee the refuelling part of the job particularly on a trail etc. I am guessing the AARCs role will...
31st Mar 2009, 19:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,419
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

No worries Just as an insight, do you think...

No worries

Just as an insight, do you think it prudent to operate outside of CAS under a RAS/ traffic/deconfliction service in area where there are known to be many mil fast jets operating.
...
31st Mar 2009, 19:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,419
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

No FJ do not have TCAS, the Tucano does plus the...

No FJ do not have TCAS, the Tucano does plus the heavies but pointy types do not.

When you say "over the North Sea" do you mean under a RAS between NEW-ADN? or were you above one of the other...
31st Mar 2009, 15:55
Replies: 421
Views: 121,710
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Found this in the renention/FRI bit So...

Found this in the renention/FRI bit



So what are they going to do with FP then? Sounds like if airline recruitment starts again and guys start to leave...........

Will they make it...
25th Mar 2009, 10:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,912
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Defence Supplement in Telegraph

Anyone else see the defence supplement today in the DT? Seems that the light blue obvioulsy weren't told about it.....

Great that we show off our defence capability with a picture of an F.....no I...
25th Mar 2009, 10:33
Replies: 15
Views: 3,376
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

When was the 232 order actually requested? 10-15...

When was the 232 order actually requested? 10-15 years ago?? certainly pre SDR.

We were never going to get that many so its no surprise. If we end up getting circa 140 then that would still be...
28th Nov 2008, 16:18
Replies: 96
Views: 17,108
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

So can they (any governement) change the terms of...

So can they (any governement) change the terms of our pensions? Is this going to lead those joining the service being offered a different type than AFPS75/05?

We can put up with cr@p kit, lousy...
17th Nov 2008, 07:22
Replies: 227
Views: 49,514
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Mr Gaipilot Congrats on being selected for...

Mr Gaipilot

Congrats on being selected for what is arguably the coolest job in the world. However, pin your ears back and switch to receive (ooh err:})

The fact that you have introduced...
23rd Aug 2008, 07:11
Replies: 33
Views: 5,342
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

I don't understand what the fuss is about ...

I don't understand what the fuss is about

Yes we ordered 232 donkey's years ago but we don't need that many now. Simple really. If you replaced every Jag and F3 1 for1 you would only need about...
4th Jun 2008, 16:24
Replies: 106
Views: 12,863
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Some good points raised on this thread, and I...

Some good points raised on this thread, and I have to agree with the title of the thread, although I am not a wannabee.

I read today that Ryanair are grounding 10% of their fleet this year, what...
30th Mar 2008, 18:04
Replies: 91
Views: 12,021
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Throw a Dyce Do you really expect to...

Throw a Dyce



Do you really expect to be taken seriously with comments like this. The topic to which you refer is undoubtedly a serious one, worthy of dialogue at the appropriate level, but to...
26th Mar 2008, 18:59
Replies: 91
Views: 12,021
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Throw a wobbly Good for you OK, so...

Throw a wobbly

Good for you

OK, so are you filing an airprox? or just writing antagonistic threads on a public forum??:mad:

Is that like an occurrence, just less often?:E:} Come on then,...
20th Mar 2008, 17:00
Replies: 65
Views: 10,176
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

WH Dear oh Dear That is proper...

WH

Dear oh Dear



That is proper uniform mate, as that is what I and many others wear to work, so you are suggesting we drive home in our No 1's to keep you happy??:mad:

I appreciate the...
24th Sep 2007, 20:50
Replies: 125
Views: 44,336
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Dont think you will find anyone leaving the UK...

Dont think you will find anyone leaving the UK armed forces at the moment struggling to find a job.

Most Mil guys have to accumulate 2000hrs TT and 1500hrs P1, now that may not sound a lot to most...
10th Sep 2007, 19:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,842
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Suggest you go to the RAF website and look for...

Suggest you go to the RAF website and look for FoI links and pose your question there.

Or even better write to your MP. Me thinks you wont find a (serious) answer in these parts........DOH
9th Sep 2007, 20:04
Replies: 105
Views: 18,532
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Disagree bose, 'puddle jumper' is merely slang...

Disagree bose, 'puddle jumper' is merely slang and in not meant to be derogatory, no more so than fast-jet jock, crab, pongo, fishhead, truckie mate......etc etc. I think you are being a little...
9th Sep 2007, 08:33
Replies: 105
Views: 18,532
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Now now Bose, there is a difference between...

Now now Bose, there is a difference between confidence and arrogance/ego, as I am sure you will know if you have done some flying training with the RAF. In fact, I am happy to say those with...
8th Sep 2007, 17:37
Replies: 105
Views: 18,532
Posted By PPRuNeUser0172

Tim If that sums up how you feel about...

Tim

If that sums up how you feel about entering a MATZ, then god help us. It might not be a requirement, but any GA puddle jumper who thinks that they are within the rules and therefore beyond...
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