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Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2007, 08:13
Replies: 132
Views: 31,679
Posted By Chalky

Keep the Greens

I am definitely in favour of keeping the system at LHR. As has been said, it cuts down on RT traffic and keeps things running smoothly. It's particularly helpful when vacating the runway if Ground is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Aug 2006, 12:26
Replies: 419
Views: 104,360
Posted By Chalky

If mainline were to release sufficient aircraft...

If mainline were to release sufficient aircraft and crews to cover baby flying, their own schedule would fall apart. They don't have enough pilots to do their own work, let alone anyone else's! :hmm:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Aug 2006, 10:49
Replies: 419
Views: 104,360
Posted By Chalky

Angry Strange, isn't it, that you never see an...

Strange, isn't it, that you never see an "Investing in People" logo anywhere in connection with bmi.....:hmm: :cool:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jan 2005, 15:08
Replies: 4
Views: 911
Posted By Chalky

The Mumbai route is on the bmi web site, and has...

The Mumbai route is on the bmi web site, and has been for some time.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2005, 15:04
Replies: 165
Views: 46,930
Posted By Chalky

No;)

No;)
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jan 2005, 09:46
Replies: 90
Views: 28,534
Posted By Chalky

A bit short on accuracy as usual, Max Angle - but...

A bit short on accuracy as usual, Max Angle - but then why let the truth get in the way of a good snipe at the union?

By the way, it's "roll" not "role":cool:
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2004, 16:52
Replies: 17
Views: 7,243
Posted By Chalky

You clearly don't spend much time at LHR -...

You clearly don't spend much time at LHR - there's a 340-600 there pretty much every day.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Aug 2004, 13:37
Replies: 165
Views: 46,930
Posted By Chalky

Shame they couldn't get their facts right. :( ...

Shame they couldn't get their facts right. :(

bmibaby pilots are the ones who've been offered the extras. Mainline offer is "1.5%: take it or leave it"!
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jul 2004, 18:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,866
Posted By Chalky

Keyboard flyer Still knocking the pilots I...

Keyboard flyer

Still knocking the pilots I see:
All the mainline pilots are asking for is pay parity with other similar airlines. At present they are getting at least 5% LESS than pilots in the...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2004, 18:45
Replies: 76
Views: 15,661
Posted By Chalky

Keyboard, What you don't seem to understand...

Keyboard,

What you don't seem to understand is that most bmi pilots enjoy the work they do, like and respect the people they work with and don't necessarily want to go and work somewhere else....
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jun 2004, 18:36
Replies: 76
Views: 15,661
Posted By Chalky

I didn't realise that 5% of bmi BALPA members...

I didn't realise that 5% of bmi BALPA members were management pilots......;)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2004, 06:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,553
Posted By Chalky

Strange, then, that bmi have apparently given...

Strange, then, that bmi have apparently given Monarch Engineering the details of two new engines for ETOPS approval...........:confused:
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2004, 16:51
Replies: 204
Views: 75,292
Posted By Chalky

The pay and conditions may have been eroded over...

The pay and conditions may have been eroded over the past years, but the job still beats the pants off working in some daft office trying to sell snowballs to eskimos - or something equally pointless...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jun 2004, 09:59
Replies: 76
Views: 15,661
Posted By Chalky

Why should everyone in the Company get the same...

Why should everyone in the Company get the same pay increase? Individual groups are entitled to be paid the going rate for their particular function or skill.



Why should you be happy with a...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jun 2004, 19:01
Replies: 76
Views: 15,661
Posted By Chalky

Comparing the pay levels of people doing...

Comparing the pay levels of people doing different jobs within an organisation is pointless, because each group has their own particular skills which determine what level of remuneration they can...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jun 2004, 17:33
Replies: 76
Views: 15,661
Posted By Chalky

As Max Angle says, a significant number of pilots...

As Max Angle says, a significant number of pilots no longer benefit from annual increments. And while the overall increase might be close to RPI, don't forget there was a pay freeze last year. Over...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jun 2004, 08:46
Replies: 76
Views: 15,661
Posted By Chalky

So get yourselves a union!

So get yourselves a union!
Forum: Questions
28th Apr 2004, 09:06
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By Chalky

Most bmi pilots are rated only on the...

Most bmi pilots are rated only on the A319/320/321. Some of the A330 pilots are current on all 4 variants and are rostered for "mixed fleet flying" (the MFF to which Roger refers), while some fly the...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2004, 18:45
Replies: 11
Views: 3,602
Posted By Chalky

Alterego If anything has been agreed, your...

Alterego

If anything has been agreed, your elected Company Council representatives would have had to agree it on your behalf. I would be very surprised if they would have accepted any detrimental...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Mar 2004, 16:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,183
Posted By Chalky

The rules may vary around Europe but I doubt very...

The rules may vary around Europe but I doubt very much if you will find any UK-registered aircraft whose crew will let you on the flight deck while the engines are running, as this is strictly...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2004, 21:45
Replies: 111
Views: 36,319
Posted By Chalky

Shafted: The Caribbean start date is...

Shafted:


The Caribbean start date is more than six months away, so that rather defeats your argument.

They are, as I understand it, safeguarding the jobs created by the long haul operation...
Forum: Questions
4th Mar 2004, 02:13
Replies: 20
bmi
Views: 3,908
Posted By Chalky

Anne, I'm not one to defend AC, but it is...

Anne,

I'm not one to defend AC, but it is easy to check the threads, views and last post date of all forums by looking at the site menu.

Chalky
Forum: Questions
2nd Mar 2004, 02:50
Replies: 20
bmi
Views: 3,908
Posted By Chalky

Anthony, Maybe the reason for the lack...

Anthony,


Maybe the reason for the lack of response was that we're all tired of your sarcasm and negative vibes. (Note, sarcastic has no "H")

You might do well to remember the old adage...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Feb 2004, 02:59
Replies: 19
Views: 2,432
Posted By Chalky

Please explain to me how this fits into Not many...

Please explain to me how this fits into Not many of us take our pets to work with us.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Feb 2004, 16:25
Replies: 20
Views: 6,685
Posted By Chalky

If you think the A321 has a problem in this...

If you think the A321 has a problem in this respect then you should do a long charter in a 737 - it's a hundred times worse than the Airbus.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2004, 20:27
Replies: 16
Views: 4,626
Posted By Chalky

Hampster

BigGeordie

A "hampster" is a graduate of the (long defunct) BA training establishment at Hamble.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2004, 01:39
Replies: 16
Views: 4,626
Posted By Chalky

Dunlops Up That fact is quite clear...

Dunlops Up



That fact is quite clear from your apparent ignorance of the baby recruiting policy. All current Midland F/O's have already been offered transfers to baby, on various terms, as...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
8th Jan 2004, 02:15
Replies: 137
Views: 34,304
Posted By Chalky

It would be interesting to know how much has been...

It would be interesting to know how much has been raised so far.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2003, 19:07
Replies: 201
Views: 65,965
Posted By Chalky

Some of you seem to have a very short memory, or...

Some of you seem to have a very short memory, or a short history in commercial aviation.

There was a similar furore about three years ago when the Dutch announced that they would be...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Sep 2003, 16:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,557
Posted By Chalky

Airbus have a concern over the controllability of...

Airbus have a concern over the controllability of the A321 in particular weather conditions when landing with full flap. They have advised operators to land the A321 with flap 3 in these particular...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Aug 2003, 20:50
Replies: 35
Views: 7,184
Posted By Chalky

It's official: it's SS - Who'd have thought?!!...

It's official: it's SS - Who'd have thought?!! Will it make him more or less cheerful?:confused:

Chalky
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jun 2003, 01:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,840
Posted By Chalky

No reason why it should be. British Midland (as...

No reason why it should be. British Midland (as they were known then) were instrumental in forming several "instant airlines" in their 707 era.

Chalky
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th May 2003, 17:52
Replies: 6
Views: 953
Posted By Chalky

Laurie I'm sure there are plenty of...

Laurie

I'm sure there are plenty of PPRuNers without Captain Fillosan's vast experience who will appreciate your info and tips.

Chalky:ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th May 2003, 21:29
Replies: 64
Views: 13,287
Posted By Chalky

Little Blue My, we are touchy, aren't we! ...

Little Blue

My, we are touchy, aren't we!


Note that I referred to Crewing, not Ops.


I wasn't BLAMING anyone, was I?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th May 2003, 17:40
Replies: 64
Views: 13,287
Posted By Chalky

Little Blue Oh yes it would! For a...

Little Blue



Oh yes it would! For a start, putting faces to the names would improve communications and co-operation between crewing and those at the coal-face. Secondly, the office dwellers...
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