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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jul 2004, 22:42
Replies: 19
Views: 5,602
Posted By pipersg

Ditch EI's A330s and you have a perfect home for...

Ditch EI's A330s and you have a perfect home for the 763s. BA already have CFM experience with the A320-100s
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
14th Jul 2004, 20:53
Replies: 36
Views: 9,794
Posted By pipersg

Bealzebub, That is the best post I have ever...

Bealzebub,

That is the best post I have ever seen on Pprune.

It made great reading even though I'm just a mere piece of SLF (at the moment) albeit with a bit more of an idea about whats going...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2004, 23:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,908
Posted By pipersg

Don't take this as gospel but from a pax point of...

Don't take this as gospel but from a pax point of view you hear the air-con go off on engine start. This would suggest that the packs have been turned off.

Whether this is done automatically by...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jul 2004, 21:05
Replies: 12
Views: 1,704
Posted By pipersg

Aside from the main issue of this thread,...

Aside from the main issue of this thread, Terminal 1 at CDG is by far the worst international airport in a developed country I have ever been to.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2004, 22:59
Replies: 47
Views: 6,303
Posted By pipersg

I can't remember hearing such a lot of nonsense...

I can't remember hearing such a lot of nonsense for quite some time. My point once again is that there is very little if any disadvantage to flying into LGW as opposed to LHR. The majority of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2004, 21:44
Replies: 47
Views: 6,303
Posted By pipersg

Wino and Bigbeerbelly: Who said anything...

Wino and Bigbeerbelly:

Who said anything about LHR? If you read my post correctly you would see that it said London and not Heathrow.

Gatwick is just as convenient as Heathrow for travellers...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jun 2004, 23:24
Replies: 47
Views: 6,303
Posted By pipersg

US carriers operating from London to US: ...

US carriers operating from London to US:

Delta
Northwest
Continental
American
United

UK carriers operating from London to US:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Dec 2003, 23:06
Replies: 20
Views: 4,396
Posted By pipersg

I have flown as pax on both types. The...

I have flown as pax on both types.

The MD83 I was on felt quite powerful on takeoff but was quite lightly loaded so that would probably account for that. It still felt quite a bit more...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Dec 2003, 23:00
Replies: 15
Views: 2,356
Posted By pipersg

First of all, there are no Staff Sergeants in...

First of all, there are no Staff Sergeants in Infantry Regiments such as the Coldstream Guards, they are Colour Sergeants.

Secondly, these soldiers were dropped off at the airport at least 8 hours...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Nov 2003, 08:35
Replies: 13
Views: 1,690
Posted By pipersg

I had the pleasure of flying on a BWIA MD-83 two...

I had the pleasure of flying on a BWIA MD-83 two years ago from Bridgetown, Barbados to Port of Spain, Trinidad. As far as I remember, economy section was 2 seats on the left and 3 on the right. ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Nov 2003, 08:03
Replies: 22
Views: 3,060
Posted By pipersg

I think it very much depends on the crew. I had...

I think it very much depends on the crew. I had a jumpseat ride not two months ago on a 146-300. I'm not going to get anybody into trouble by going into further detail about the airline or...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2003, 00:16
Replies: 78
Views: 11,292
Posted By pipersg

Wino I think you'll find that the...

Wino




I think you'll find that the UK at large is and always has been very happy to do exactly as you suggest. As the country with THE finest Navy, Army and Air Force in the world you can...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Jul 2003, 05:08
Replies: 68
Views: 9,767
Posted By pipersg

Well done BA! This man is obviously a Grade A...

Well done BA! This man is obviously a Grade A F**kwit.

If I was sat next to this guy and noticed his "political statement", I can't say I'd have felt too comfortable.

Safety of an aircraft...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2003, 22:46
Replies: 327
Views: 55,388
Posted By pipersg

Listening to the views of passengers stranded...

Listening to the views of passengers stranded outside T4 on ITV News, I cannot believe the sheer stupidity of those responsible for this unofficial strike action.

But is it stupidity? Is it...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2003, 03:52
Replies: 30
Views: 4,155
Posted By pipersg

From BBC News:...

From BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2962221.stm BA are in talks to start a 3 times weekly service to Baghdad using B763 equipment. Seems "highly unlikely" to be BMed!
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Mar 2003, 13:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,630
Posted By pipersg

I visited them a couple of weeks ago as well as...

I visited them a couple of weeks ago as well as Thames Radar and I'd like to say they're a magnificent bunch and thoroughly professional as well!
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2003, 23:18
Replies: 76
Views: 18,380
Posted By pipersg

Just for anybody who is interested in the engine...

Just for anybody who is interested in the engine type, if it was indeed G-SSAS then that a/c is an A320-231 equipped with IAE engines. Not sure if the whole MYT A320 fleet is or not.

Regards ...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Mar 2003, 21:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,356
Posted By pipersg

It'll take a lot of convincing for the trans...

It'll take a lot of convincing for the trans pacific travelling public to believe that there's more chance of 2 RB211s failing than there is of 1 Trent failing. Which ever way you cut it, lose an...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Mar 2003, 20:59
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By pipersg

Thumbs up Thanks to all at EGLL Tower and Thames Radar

Just a quick note to say thanks to everybody at Heathrow tower and Thames Radar today (Sat 1 March).

I had a great visit, very informative and should give me some things to talk about at my...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Feb 2003, 14:20
Replies: 8
Views: 839
Posted By pipersg

Will do that now Keith,

Will do that now Keith,
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2003, 21:57
Replies: 8
Views: 839
Posted By pipersg

Point Seven Thanks, I'll do that now! ...

Point Seven

Thanks, I'll do that now!

Pipersg
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Feb 2003, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 839
Posted By pipersg

Thanks for the advice, I was just hoping to...

Thanks for the advice,

I was just hoping to do it before then as it shows that I've "done it off my own back" so to speak. It's anybody's guess how long they'll take to send test dates with the...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Feb 2003, 16:51
Replies: 8
Views: 839
Posted By pipersg

Visit to West Drayton, Heathrow or Gatwick?

Hi All

I applied to NATS just over a month ago.

Would anybody be willing to arrange a visit to West Drayton, Heathrow Tower or Gatwick Tower for me?

It would be very much appreciated and I'm...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Feb 2003, 13:32
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By pipersg

Thanks Little Blue! It was just curiosity...

Thanks Little Blue!

It was just curiosity really, cancellation was perfectly understandable as safety comes first.

All the best
pipersg
ATCO (one day hopefully)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Feb 2003, 10:38
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By pipersg

Question BD016 Sat 22 Feb?

Hi All,

Was due to fly from Heathrow to Glasgow yesterday morning on BD016 at 0735. Aircraft was Fokker 100, pax board, after 15 mins told by Captain that there is small problem with one of the...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2003, 17:14
Replies: 11
Views: 13,974
Posted By pipersg

I'm at the same stage..... I submitted my...

I'm at the same stage.....

I submitted my application by e-mail and received an e-mail back confirming receipt of my application about 2 weeks ago.

Does anybody know how long it takes from...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2003, 12:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,139
Posted By pipersg

I have just applied to NATS to become a trainee...

I have just applied to NATS to become a trainee ATCO.

I've noticed from reading various threads that its advisable to visit a control facility before your interview. Would any kind soul from West...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2003, 17:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,139
Posted By pipersg

I submitted my application to NATS by e-mail...

I submitted my application to NATS by e-mail attachment the other day. Got an e-mail back yesterday confirming receipt and saying that they will be in touch by letter soon.

I'm in the Army just...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2003, 13:36
Replies: 26
Views: 9,286
Posted By pipersg

Am I correct in saying that the only reason BA...

Am I correct in saying that the only reason BA ordered the 777 with GE engines, was something to do with the purchase of a certain maintainence facility by GE.

Stick with RR!
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jan 2003, 13:04
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By pipersg

Question NATS entrance tests

Hi All,

I have recently applied to NATS to become a trainee atc.

Can anybody tell me what the interviews and tests consist of so that I can begin improving in these areas.

Also, are there a...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jan 2003, 07:47
Replies: 103
Views: 19,927
Posted By pipersg

Angry It's all well and good to say "these are the...

It's all well and good to say "these are the rules and they're stated very clearly, here, here and here", but the point is that Ryanair's photo ID policy is as much of a joke as the rest of their...
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