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Search: Posts Made By: Half_Cuban
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Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2010, 19:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,796
Posted By Half_Cuban

I think you're getting things a little bit mixed...

I think you're getting things a little bit mixed up?

The higher the flex, the more the de-rate so the engine is producing less thrust, the engine is fooled into producing what it thinks is the max...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Feb 2010, 21:47
Replies: 164
Views: 38,660
Posted By Half_Cuban

Wildpilot has made a very valid point, yes I feel...

Wildpilot has made a very valid point, yes I feel sorry for the new cadets, and it's a bad situation for the whole industry to be in, unfortunatelly they're a victim of their own product, a never...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Oct 2009, 20:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
Posted By Half_Cuban

Depends how much cash you've got, when I was...

Depends how much cash you've got, when I was flying turboprops I used a Peltor headset. They were much lighter than my David Clarks and also had a better sound, less harsh.

Neither of my headsets...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2009, 17:44
Replies: 210
Views: 106,897
Posted By Half_Cuban

Guys I've been in aviation for 10 years now, this...

Guys I've been in aviation for 10 years now, this problem of flight training organisations going bust is nothing new, just as WWW has said pay as you go is as important now as it's ever been.

Dont...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jul 2008, 16:49
Replies: 5
Views: 3,268
Posted By Half_Cuban

The APU can ingest the exhaust gasses from the...

The APU can ingest the exhaust gasses from the main engines, the "clean" air from the apu bleed is only as clean as the air coming from the inlet.
Forum: Questions
12th Nov 2007, 22:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,830
Posted By Half_Cuban

I started off just like you, I wanted a PPL for...

I started off just like you, I wanted a PPL for some fun flying but very quickly got bitten by the flying bug, I decided to sell my business and everything else I had to get a commercial lisence,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Oct 2007, 20:48
Replies: 318
Views: 101,456
Posted By Half_Cuban

I'd also like to extend my welcome to all the...

I'd also like to extend my welcome to all the folks from GB, I have worked for Easyjet for just under 2 years now and in that time I've seen a huge improvement in working conditions. It's far from...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jun 2007, 20:21
Replies: 52
Views: 17,804
Posted By Half_Cuban

Oh come on guys. We all know that confiscating...

Oh come on guys.
We all know that confiscating pilots toothpaste is the important thing here, it doesn't really matter what the passengers take through security does it !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jan 2007, 22:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By Half_Cuban

The unions are working hard to improve...

The unions are working hard to improve conditions, Personally I think that they're doing a good job, by moving things forward slowly, hopefully we'll see 54/54 sometime in the not too distant...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jan 2007, 22:29
Replies: 38
Views: 15,467
Posted By Half_Cuban

Nah........they're both operated with switches,...

Nah........they're both operated with switches, it's just that the airbus las lever operated switches !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jan 2007, 23:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,019
Posted By Half_Cuban

There included on days on, I dont get many. on...

There included on days on, I dont get many. on average 1 per month and it's usually been a day off, maybe being called out one in three
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2007, 01:21
Replies: 20
Views: 3,957
Posted By Half_Cuban

Dreamland, no-one wants to fail someone on a line...

Dreamland, no-one wants to fail someone on a line check but under the circumstances I think that you had valid reason, as most of us will know just how long it would take to achieve go-around thrust...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2006, 23:44
Replies: 23
Views: 8,358
Posted By Half_Cuban

Yes my point exactly and by reducing the lift...

Yes my point exactly and by reducing the lift during flap retraction and in order to keep the load factor the same the pitch attitude increases slightly, because only by keeping the lift at a...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2006, 19:46
Replies: 23
Views: 8,358
Posted By Half_Cuban

Because selecting flaps from 1-0 will reduce the...

Because selecting flaps from 1-0 will reduce the lift from the wing which will require a slightly higher AOA (pitch attitude) to maintain the equivelent lift which will give the same flightpath
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Nov 2006, 16:50
Replies: 24
Views: 12,540
Posted By Half_Cuban

More often than not the left generator is...

More often than not the left generator is somewhere around 28% and the right around 20% i've noticed, I dont think I've ever seen them evenly matched
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Jun 2006, 21:18
Replies: 1
Views: 821
Posted By Half_Cuban

Try this website www.pilotjobsnetwork.com

Try this website

www.pilotjobsnetwork.com
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jun 2006, 22:28
Replies: 84
Views: 20,943
Posted By Half_Cuban

I've just started with EJ and wont have a full...

I've just started with EJ and wont have a full months sector pay until the end of next month, I think around £750 per month before tax wont be far off the mark.

And your on 90% of your basic...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jun 2006, 22:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,337
Posted By Half_Cuban

There was a direct entry captain on my Airbus...

There was a direct entry captain on my Airbus course, he was 737 rated so I think its just a case of where they need you most at the time.

With Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow and Edinburgh all going...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th May 2006, 01:08
Replies: 10
Views: 2,411
Posted By Half_Cuban

Well I guess i'm one of the muppets you...

Well I guess i'm one of the muppets you mentioned, I had a command where I was and was very happy, now i'm flying a brand new Airbus and clear the best part of £3000 after tax. OK I may have earned...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th May 2006, 22:36
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By Half_Cuban

Thanks for that guys

Thanks for that guys
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th May 2006, 23:29
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By Half_Cuban

Instructor refresher seminal

Can anyone tell me the names on the companys who do these refresher seminars which we now have to go to.

I've tried a search on this site and google but cant find anything about them.

Thanks in...
Forum: Questions
30th Dec 2005, 20:25
Replies: 0
Views: 1,200
Posted By Half_Cuban

Airbus 319 CBT

Hi Guys

I will soon be starting an Aibus 319 type rating.

Has anyone got a spare copy of a CBT disc as I'd like to get a bit of a heads up , I'd be more than happy to pay for it.

Regards
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2005, 16:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,262
Posted By Half_Cuban

Thanks for all the replies guys, I live in...

Thanks for all the replies guys, I live in Lanarkshire so either Gla/Edi would be ideal, hopefully it wouldn't take long to get a base there.

Newcastle sounds fun also, it's just a bit too far to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Oct 2005, 17:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,262
Posted By Half_Cuban

Easyjet base in Scotland

Hi Guys

I've just found out that I've passed the Easyjet interview and they have given a start date in January for a Boeing course.

My three base choices were Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2005, 23:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,562
Posted By Half_Cuban

I too was 29 when I decided I wanted to fly for a...

I too was 29 when I decided I wanted to fly for a living, I had a ppl and once I made the decision my attitude was that nothing was going to stop me.

It took the best part of two years to pass all...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Apr 2005, 21:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,838
Posted By Half_Cuban

Got my licence 2000, started instructing 2001, ...

Got my licence 2000, started instructing 2001, then sh?t happened in New York at the world trade centre and nobody was hireing for ages, eventually got my first airline job flying a Saab 340 last...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Apr 2005, 21:18
Replies: 6
Views: 3,343
Posted By Half_Cuban

First paid flying job was instructing for the...

First paid flying job was instructing for the company where I got my instructor rating .

First airline job I met the flight crew manager of a local airline at the airfield where I was instructing...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Feb 2005, 22:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Half_Cuban

If at the end of a flying lesson you want to...

If at the end of a flying lesson you want to demonstrate a few "unusual attitudes" and your student agrees then do it.

As long as your not teaching them without the rating, then there should be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2004, 19:06
Replies: 73
Views: 18,949
Posted By Half_Cuban

And after that if someone was from north of the...

And after that if someone was from north of the border and wanted a base at PIK , would that take long?. And where would you likely be based until your choice came up.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Oct 2004, 21:33
Replies: 23
Views: 5,658
Posted By Half_Cuban

After explaining the checklist for a C152 in the...

After explaining the checklist for a C152 in the clubhouse to a student we went out to the aircraft, the student started the engine when we got to the point in the checklist that said

AI.........
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Oct 2004, 21:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By Half_Cuban

Yes, you could do a lot worse than training with...

Yes, you could do a lot worse than training with Tayside.

I did most of my training with them, Sandy who teaches the FIC is a good and patient instructor, also if you train with them the chances...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Sep 2004, 20:43
Replies: 86
Views: 16,650
Posted By Half_Cuban

Requirements to unfreeze ATPL

Can any of you guys tell me if the 100 hours of night flying is still a requirement to unfreeze an ATPL.

I almost have the 500 hours of multi crew and have over 1800 hours total.

I cant find...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Sep 2004, 20:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,227
Posted By Half_Cuban

You would'nt need 40,000 euros as tou would only...

You would'nt need 40,000 euros as tou would only need to pass the written exams,

Less than 2000 euros, but many hours with your head in books again
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Jan 2004, 05:29
Replies: 23
Views: 3,321
Posted By Half_Cuban

Harvester, Have patience, I know how...

Harvester,

Have patience, I know how depressing it can be when it seems that there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

I was instructing for two years when I decided that I wasn't making...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jan 2004, 23:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,927
Posted By Half_Cuban

They held interviews during November and had...

They held interviews during November and had quite a few people in for sim checks before Christmas.

Has anyone had the result from the sim check yet??
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