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Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2022, 22:27
Replies: 30
Views: 11,969
Posted By zzz

FWIW, As a BA long haul skipper on a 50%...

FWIW,

As a BA long haul skipper on a 50% contract you can live (almost) tax free in certain countries in Europe and take home £8k pm. That’s doing an average of 8 days work a month, after leave,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Aug 2022, 19:17
Replies: 30
Views: 13,152
Posted By zzz

Sorry, for my previous comment. I have never...

Sorry, for my previous comment. I have never flown a 777 freighter; only the pax version. I stand corrected.

However your earlier comment (now removed) regarding the FO not looking out of the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Aug 2022, 05:15
Replies: 30
Views: 13,152
Posted By zzz

Red face You can’t see the wingtip from the flight deck of...

You can’t see the wingtip from the flight deck of a 777
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Apr 2022, 19:08
Replies: 193
Views: 119,220
Posted By zzz

Agree, if hand flying as per this case.

Agree, if hand flying as per this case.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Apr 2022, 14:38
Replies: 193
Views: 119,220
Posted By zzz

The whole thing is a dogs dinner from start to...

The whole thing is a dogs dinner from start to finish.
It starts with the decision to manually fly the approach after a 2-crew night flight when the viz is low and the cloud base is just above Cat 1...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Apr 2022, 20:47
Replies: 193
Views: 119,220
Posted By zzz

It seems like both pilots made control inputs...

It seems like both pilots made control inputs simultaneously but there doesn’t sound like a break out of the control columns happened; that requires a lot of force.
Why was the FO confused about the...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2022, 17:51
Replies: 193
Views: 119,220
Posted By zzz

From a well known Asian carrier who are not so...

From a well known Asian carrier who are not so busy at the moment

"Last week, there was a report of abnormal flight control behaviour on a B777 (not one of ours) arriving in Paris (CDG) while on...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2022, 15:50
Replies: 193
Views: 119,220
Posted By zzz

Not on all the 777’s I’ve flown. If you hit the...

Not on all the 777’s I’ve flown. If you hit the TOGA button you get THR TOGA TOGA as modes. LNAV has to be manually selected above 400’.
Air France 777’s might be in a different mod state however.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Aug 2019, 20:45
Replies: 241
Views: 314,121
Posted By zzz

4600m runway. V1 and Vr are going to be...

4600m runway. V1 and Vr are going to be coincident in an A321 and pretty much any aircraft. If there was a bird strike, into the engine before V1/Vr it’s not an easy call to make. Is the engine still...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Sep 2017, 20:21
Replies: 16
Views: 8,161
Posted By zzz

What happens when they retire the aircraft? Do...

What happens when they retire the aircraft? Do the junior guys go back to the rhs? Do they keep their command pay? If so then it seems like a no brainer.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Aug 2017, 20:29
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,134,639
Posted By zzz

If it really is the starting salary at Qatar,...

If it really is the starting salary at Qatar, then go for it, you're welcome to it.
It's the same salary as pp34. Anyone who currently joins under the age of 31 (and most do) can achieve it....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Aug 2017, 06:23
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,134,639
Posted By zzz

Just to correct Enzo's figures, basic pay point...

Just to correct Enzo's figures, basic pay point 24(old scale)/34 (new scale) long haul skippers pay is £164k. Variables would amount to about another £20k pa. A TRE earns an additional 18% on basic....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Dec 2016, 19:44
Replies: 22
Views: 7,918
Posted By zzz

Strange, because I know two (BA mainline)...

Strange, because I know two (BA mainline) Captains who are seconded there.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Sep 2014, 13:52
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,134,639
Posted By zzz

Ecamsurprise, I don't blame you. Your airline...

Ecamsurprise, I don't blame you. Your airline seems to be one with a future; if the doommongerers are correct, mine isn't.:uhoh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Sep 2014, 10:36
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,134,639
Posted By zzz

No WWW, in fact the 380 is pretty unpopular. It...

No WWW, in fact the 380 is pretty unpopular. It has a limited number of routes, is seen to be quite a lot of hassle and a number of people have failed or removed themselves from the type rating...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Dec 2012, 18:46
Replies: 74
Views: 26,031
Posted By zzz

Fifteen years ago I did the sums. I was a Captain...

Fifteen years ago I did the sums. I was a Captain in a regional airline owned by KLM. After lots of deliberation I accepted the job with BA and joined on the 777. I thought I would take a pay cut to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Dec 2012, 19:28
Replies: 38
Views: 18,610
Posted By zzz

No he's not, it's €700 net of tax and €1000 for...

No he's not, it's €700 net of tax and €1000 for training. Minimum wage in Hungary (if thats where he is based) is equivalent of €1.70 ph.

Still crap though.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2012, 18:34
Replies: 567
Views: 140,916
Posted By zzz

I've been stuck in Cranebank on a course for the...

I've been stuck in Cranebank on a course for the past few weeks and talking to the trainers about the situation, they just want to get all the BMI guys through as quickly and easily as possible....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2012, 14:32
Replies: 250
Views: 94,913
Posted By zzz

G-Rich, BA will pay substantially more for...

G-Rich,

BA will pay substantially more for BMI than a quid if Lufthansa don't sell off BMI baby etc. Don't know where your figures are from but they are twaddle.
To say that BA are burying a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2012, 14:19
Replies: 567
Views: 140,916
Posted By zzz

Mr Benip, All training and management pilots...

Mr Benip,

All training and management pilots have today been given 90 days notice, as per the regional bases yesterday. What that means in reality; who knows?

zzz
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jan 2012, 00:09
Replies: 342
Views: 101,137
Posted By zzz

BOAC, There are indeed many similarities...

BOAC,

There are indeed many similarities between the Dan and BMI take-overs, the main one being that both companies were/are on the verge of insolvency.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jan 2012, 00:05
Replies: 342
Views: 101,137
Posted By zzz

1033, BMI are losing in xs of £250m pa. Bmi...

1033,

BMI are losing in xs of £250m pa. Bmi have no assets apart from the slots and one A320; the rest are leased. The pension scheme is 80% invested in equities and is a total basket case (in...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Sep 2011, 07:52
Replies: 160
Views: 67,500
Posted By zzz

Helen, So you have a loud bang on take off,...

Helen,

So you have a loud bang on take off, various engine related status messages and the local ATC unit report engine debris on the runway and your are happy you are going to achieve GA thrust....
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Sep 2011, 20:28
Replies: 160
Views: 67,500
Posted By zzz

First Step, Well said. What no one...

First Step,

Well said.

What no one seems to have mentioned in the last seven pages is, were the crew confident that they would be able to achieve go-around thrust on the damaged engine. If I'd...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Sep 2011, 19:56
Replies: 20
Views: 6,014
Posted By zzz

Jesus, I havn't looked at this forum for over a...

Jesus, I havn't looked at this forum for over a year; now I remember why. A simple thread about Balpa winning in court over BA somehow ends up in a willy waving contest over holiday pay.

Grow up.
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Mar 2010, 08:31
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,060,194
Posted By zzz

I have just listened to Boyd on the radio. He was...

I have just listened to Boyd on the radio. He was much more concillitory than yesterday and sounded keen to achieve a negotiated settlement.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Oct 2007, 23:54
Replies: 51
Views: 15,511
Posted By zzz

filejw, Hallelujah(?) brother, zzz

filejw,
Hallelujah(?) brother,

zzz
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jun 2007, 21:31
Replies: 99
Views: 36,098
Posted By zzz

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Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2007, 11:00
Replies: 849
Views: 540,069
Posted By zzz

BA nine years, Capt on 737. Average £5300 net...

BA nine years, Capt on 737. Average £5300 net pcm. 770hours per year, usual BA benefits.

zzz
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Nov 2006, 19:05
Replies: 332
Views: 91,599
Posted By zzz

dontdoit, I think this is what mainline guys...

dontdoit,

I think this is what mainline guys and BALPA would like and are gunning for.These aircraft are operating out of a London airport and as such are covered by the Scope agreement. Whether...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2006, 09:16
Replies: 21
Views: 6,210
Posted By zzz

I am sorry if this has been asked before but what...

I am sorry if this has been asked before but what are the odds on being based in GVA from the outset.

cheers

zzz
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2005, 04:57
Replies: 36
Views: 8,223
Posted By zzz

Hudson Bay, just for the record it is six...

Hudson Bay,

just for the record it is six weeks leave per annum as per LHR.


cheers

zzz
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Nov 2004, 15:53
Replies: 148
Views: 34,715
Posted By zzz

grumpy sod, I like your style, you will fit...

grumpy sod,

I like your style, you will fit in well at BA.

When you do the induction course visit pre-ops, for your fleet, on the 3rd floor of Compass Centre and have a word. I doubt it will be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2004, 15:37
Replies: 148
Views: 34,715
Posted By zzz

I joined in 98 on the 777, with no long haul...

I joined in 98 on the 777, with no long haul time, and did two 4 sector gulf trips, an Atlantic trip and then a route check. That was fairly normal at the time.

cheers

zzz
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2004, 19:38
Replies: 671
Views: 371,854
Posted By zzz

What do we know about this flight so far? It...

What do we know about this flight so far?
It had a 103 ton payload.
It took off(ish) from a 2700m(ish) runway.
It was flying to Spain.
It had a tail strike or two close to the end of the runway....
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