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Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Oct 2012, 17:11
Replies: 4
Views: 6,550
Posted By World of Tweed

Hi JRA757, Wondering if you have received...

Hi JRA757,

Wondering if you have received any replies through private messages on this subject? I'm looking for the same information.

Heard anything?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Nov 2011, 09:45
Replies: 197
Views: 52,770
Posted By World of Tweed

Guys the discussion on the woes of TCX are all...

Guys the discussion on the woes of TCX are all very interesting and of course my thoughts are with the guys an girls that work for the second pillar of the leisure travel industry.

In my opinion...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Apr 2011, 12:05
Replies: 14
Views: 5,909
Posted By World of Tweed

Because that would of been a great help seeing as...

Because that would of been a great help seeing as there were so many Mercures operating out there.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jun 2010, 11:17
Replies: 21
Views: 12,703
Posted By World of Tweed

The 330 is a stopgap Gratis from Boeing due to...

The 330 is a stopgap Gratis from Boeing due to the 787 delays and will go some way to filling the gaps in capacity as the 744s are sent for heavy checks and total cabin refresh.

They'll be taking...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th May 2009, 10:40
Replies: 531
Views: 86,822
Posted By World of Tweed

Ladies and Geekymen, Who is to blame for...

Ladies and Geekymen,

Who is to blame for failures in this self-check-in system; whether its the user or the computer etc... its not really relevant is it?

The fact is that Ryanair is really...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Mar 2009, 12:37
Replies: 20
Views: 20,804
Posted By World of Tweed

LON-LAX weekly.... How leisurely TS! :) Hope...

LON-LAX weekly.... How leisurely TS! :) Hope things continue well for you! WOT

As for the cost... well thats "why we're first choice" :)
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Mar 2009, 00:27
Replies: 20
Views: 20,804
Posted By World of Tweed

Tight Slot et al, What you have stated seems...

Tight Slot et al,

What you have stated seems to be at odds with the latest advice from my company.... and yours I believe? (Or did you escape? :) )

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"We have...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Mar 2009, 18:10
Replies: 16
Views: 18,194
Posted By World of Tweed

All TOM longhaul is on the 767-300. Legroom...

All TOM longhaul is on the 767-300.

Legroom on either the exFCA or exBAL Longhaul machines far exceeds most schedule carriers.

The IFE (when it works) is also superior to many scheduled...
Forum: Cabin Crew
9th Mar 2009, 17:13
Replies: 5
Views: 3,211
Posted By World of Tweed

What's your Airline policy on Crew Luggage...

Hello All,

I'm just popped to the other side of the Flight deck door to do a straw pole on the policies of various airlines regarding Crew (both Flight and Cabin) luggage.

There has been an...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2009, 12:43
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,447,464
Posted By World of Tweed

Slides

The slides on most airliners need to drop a considerable distance before a lanyard is pulled and the they are inflated.

On the 737 this is no different. The slides simply didn't drop far enough.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Feb 2009, 10:38
Replies: 637
Views: 160,682
Posted By World of Tweed

Apologies for repeating if already stated but...

Apologies for repeating if already stated but there is a VERY strong rumor that a very large Holiday Airline will be sending Temps to EZ for the forthcoming year.

Duration Unknown - though...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2008, 14:29
Replies: 19
Views: 5,760
Posted By World of Tweed

In the World of Tweed we are told to shutdown the...

In the World of Tweed we are told to shutdown the APU after engine shutdown and EXT PWR is connected. We are then permitted to start it again when before Pax board.....

However, on the day it...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2008, 08:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,532
Posted By World of Tweed

On most 'slide arm lever' doors it is impossible...

On most 'slide arm lever' doors it is impossible from the outside to tell if the girt bar has been fully retracted.

On the 757,767 and 747 the action of pressing the red "press" tab and/or...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Sep 2008, 12:22
Replies: 27
Views: 10,506
Posted By World of Tweed

BlueTui has a point guys..... I'll be the...

BlueTui has a point guys.....

I'll be the first to admit our marketing folk have made a hash of the brand of late but if you are going to report anything on Pprune of such a serious nature I...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Aug 2008, 23:19
Replies: 44
Views: 27,411
Posted By World of Tweed

VAA B744s are fitted with General Electric CF6's....

VAA B744s are fitted with General Electric CF6's. And yes.... the Engine overhaul and storage facility is just south of the runway at LGW not far from that church that the BAA would love to knock...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jul 2008, 16:44
Replies: 96
Views: 45,654
Posted By World of Tweed

Colin, As you ask about the 767: There...

Colin,

As you ask about the 767:

There is no limitation on its use in terms of speed. Part of the drill for an overspeed condition is t deploy speed brakes first before retarding the thrust...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jun 2008, 09:50
Replies: 25
Views: 3,940
Posted By World of Tweed

My companies SOP is to use reverse Idle. Until...

My companies SOP is to use reverse Idle. Until 60kts at all airfields unless otherwise briefied. Capt has right to use more if he/she wants.

We all try and abide by the noise police rules but...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2008, 23:11
Replies: 20
Views: 3,570
Posted By World of Tweed

411A, ETOPS regulations have already been...

411A,

ETOPS regulations have already been relaxed - look up EU-OPS 1.297

No longer do you cover yourself with bolts holes across the pond we now just expect not to use them!
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jun 2008, 17:57
Replies: 30
Views: 7,943
Posted By World of Tweed

I for one think it stinks. Those of us who...

I for one think it stinks.

Those of us who are employed by operators with night stops-ex UK /longhaul trips genuinely spend a portion of our pay Duty/FDA/Flight Pay/ Allowances whatever abroad...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2008, 17:47
Replies: 20
Views: 3,570
Posted By World of Tweed

Food for Thought

I think this debate is a little too general.

One cannot say with certainty whether a Twin or Quad is going to be 'better' on any particular route without asking several pertinent questions.
...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jun 2008, 21:13
Replies: 20
Views: 5,215
Posted By World of Tweed

RAT, My operator permits the full use of the...

RAT,

My operator permits the full use of the Autoflight systems within the aircraft limitations in the simulator. Except where manual flight is required for the purposes of Licence Proficiency...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jun 2008, 16:18
Replies: 16
Views: 3,185
Posted By World of Tweed

I can't remember the exact sector length but...

I can't remember the exact sector length but there was a cut off as to when they would retract the gear and when they wouldn't bother.

Actually the gear is probably not strictly required to be...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jun 2008, 17:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,185
Posted By World of Tweed

Dispatch Sans Winglet.

A Standard 744 is permitted to dispatch without a winglet but there is a penalty on MTOW. I think its in the region of 1000kg.

As for winglet weight - well the airfoils themselves might only...
Forum: Tech Log
19th May 2008, 12:21
Replies: 319
Views: 52,537
Posted By World of Tweed

Mutt - 2 points. Once airborne from a V1 cut...

Mutt - 2 points.

Once airborne from a V1 cut you always have Max thrust available from the other engine should you need it. Now your mate isn't just going to whack the other thrust lever to the...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2008, 01:00
Replies: 28
Views: 4,808
Posted By World of Tweed

Blip, In Europe co-pilot trainees with less...

Blip,

In Europe co-pilot trainees with less than 800hrs TT (still very common) are not permitted to use Zero Flight Time training as you suggest. Aircraft Base Training (ie. circuits) are flown...
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2008, 12:53
Replies: 28
Views: 4,808
Posted By World of Tweed

I would disagree Blip - Saying "500ft -...

I would disagree Blip - Saying "500ft - stabilised" would in my opinion cause an ill-advised automatic, motor response-association with the five hundred foot call.

Most standard calls become...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th May 2008, 03:07
Replies: 772
Views: 135,914
Posted By World of Tweed

So says Flight International's website.

So says Flight International's website.
Forum: Tech Log
10th May 2008, 03:01
Replies: 28
Views: 4,808
Posted By World of Tweed

Not sure exactly to which Indonesian landing the...

Not sure exactly to which Indonesian landing the original post is referring to but if it was the the Garuda approach into yogakarta in March 07 I think you'll find it was more his non-standard...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2008, 15:31
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By World of Tweed

767 has significant different feel during...

767 has significant different feel during de-rotation with auto and manual speedbrake.

I was told on line training that if the auto speedbrake was inop to brief the captain to only deploy them...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2008, 15:25
Replies: 49
Views: 17,910
Posted By World of Tweed

Can't say I know exactly which aircraft was were...

Can't say I know exactly which aircraft was were and without what part! ;)

Either way it would seem that they are having somewhat poor luck with AOGs at the moment.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Apr 2008, 14:26
Replies: 49
Views: 17,910
Posted By World of Tweed

Yeah I think they did fix that one. Back in...

Yeah I think they did fix that one. Back in January an aircraft was undergoing significant repair and a Thomson 762/763 was used alternately to cover the longhaul routes affected.

Given the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2008, 13:49
Replies: 57
Views: 13,115
Posted By World of Tweed

Guys, I don't think anyone is disputing the...

Guys,

I don't think anyone is disputing the "career Airline-ness" of TFly/FCA combined... per se...as under comparison to the afformentioned LCCs and even other Charter/leisure carriers we are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Apr 2008, 21:06
Replies: 57
Views: 13,115
Posted By World of Tweed

BlueTui - Where is you info regards to the...

BlueTui - Where is you info regards to the 762's from??

I've just come back from Dublin on a social visit and saw -AA parked at TEAM Aerlingus about to go in for its refit!

Are you sure the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Mar 2008, 13:14
Replies: 197
Views: 19,990
Posted By World of Tweed

Devil Counterpoint

I wonder if you or your company has been involved in any pay talks or negotiations in recent times?

Because if it had and your CC was astute enough to the fact that BA is recruiting on their...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Mar 2008, 19:01
Replies: 24
Views: 9,950
Posted By World of Tweed

......Too tight a schedule.

The root cause for these delays is more likely influenced by overly ambitious time-tables, a new manufacturing process and the use of technology and materials once restricted to smaller scale...
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