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Forum: Space Flight and Operations
7th Aug 2008, 08:31
Replies: 1
Views: 1,527
Posted By pontius's pa

Double Standards Tut Tut

It is reported in my local rag that

"Members of the GMB employed by the British Airline Pilots Association were walking out in protest at changes to their final salary pension scheme."

Since...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Feb 2008, 10:28
Replies: 202
Views: 63,255
Posted By pontius's pa

joehunt Since you ask, yes Have you??

joehunt

Since you ask, yes

Have you??
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2008, 23:50
Replies: 202
Views: 63,255
Posted By pontius's pa

"We pilots, ALTHOUGH ON HERE WE NOW SEEM TO...

"We pilots, ALTHOUGH ON HERE WE NOW SEEM TO REPRESENT A MINORITY, still have to make a living and if that means sticking to the rules then so be it."

Flyinthesky is right on the button.

Even...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Feb 2008, 17:26
Replies: 42
Views: 10,916
Posted By pontius's pa

An old one but still heard, even now, since...

An old one but still heard, even now, since automation spoiled all the fun

"What's it doing now?'
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2007, 13:45
Replies: 202
Views: 63,255
Posted By pontius's pa

What, another 7 pages on this dinosaur ?!!! ...

What, another 7 pages on this dinosaur ?!!!

"He will get snapped up by a quality operator if he so wishes"

I very much doubt it.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2007, 22:13
Replies: 63
Views: 21,254
Posted By pontius's pa

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that FARS...

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that FARS require that the full 5% contingency, (or is it 10%, can't remember), of A from departure airport be carried as opposed to 5% of A from an en route...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Apr 2007, 06:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
Posted By pontius's pa

"Despite being full of vitriloic bile, hatred &...

"Despite being full of vitriloic bile, hatred & bitterness he/she she hasn't pulled the pin!
Fella, why do you stay when you loathe every minute so much?
Why haven't you walked already?"
...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Mar 2007, 00:13
Replies: 31
Views: 5,774
Posted By pontius's pa

HAC I have just looked at the CX cabin...

HAC

I have just looked at the CX cabin baggage guide, issued pre clear plastic bag era, and you are allowed an umbrella.

However, a Chinese umbrella has those nice bamboo spokes, poking of eye...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Feb 2007, 01:29
Replies: 31
Views: 5,774
Posted By pontius's pa

411A Just because the USA and Europe, (all...

411A

Just because the USA and Europe, (all of it? are you sure?), have because of one dubious incident indulged in an hysterical over-reaction that severely inconveniences crews and passengers...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Feb 2007, 23:11
Replies: 31
Views: 5,774
Posted By pontius's pa

Hong Kong Joining Cabin Baggage Foolishness

Here we go

It was reported on the TV news last night that from 21 March liquids in cabin baggage at Hong Kong airport will be restricted to 100 mm and must be in clear plastic bags, which will be...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Feb 2007, 08:45
Replies: 15
Views: 4,453
Posted By pontius's pa

It is being reported in the business press that a...

It is being reported in the business press that a Qatar investment fund, ie the Royal family, is consideeing making a major investmebnt in EADS, possibly to provide some security of supply to Qatar...
Forum: Middle East
18th Feb 2007, 07:24
Replies: 23
Views: 6,767
Posted By pontius's pa

Well, BYMONEK, I suppose someone has to say it so...

Well, BYMONEK, I suppose someone has to say it so it might as well be me

Are you using "fowl" language if you call someone "chicken"?
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Feb 2007, 02:14
Replies: 277
Views: 80,843
Posted By pontius's pa

I could be wrong here and if so apologise if I am...

I could be wrong here and if so apologise if I am out of date or have a bad memory but I think you will find that if you read the UK ANO there is an absolute requirement to have the required RVR at...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Jan 2007, 08:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By pontius's pa

There is no capital gains tax in Hong Kong nor is...

There is no capital gains tax in Hong Kong nor is there tax on interest gained on investments.

However, the question of whether the investment opportunities in Hong Kong are better than those in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Dec 2006, 08:10
Replies: 19
Views: 5,710
Posted By pontius's pa

so Christn Do we take it from your...

so Christn

Do we take it from your objection that you are a spoilt toff, a potential or established trasher of rooms or both of those
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Jun 2006, 06:50
Replies: 12
Views: 5,470
Posted By pontius's pa

All right then I bought an excellent DJ from...

All right then

I bought an excellent DJ from Bobby's Fashions inTST. I was a bit nervous about the somewhat off hand staff attitude, but I am very pleased with the result, especially as I am not a...
Forum: Middle East
27th May 2006, 00:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,608
Posted By pontius's pa

It's so that you can take off/land at civilised...

It's so that you can take off/land at civilised places like Europe and the Far East at civilised hours.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th May 2006, 00:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,141
Posted By pontius's pa

Can't speak for Disney, haven't been and not...

Can't speak for Disney, haven't been and not going, but local reputation seems not too good.

However. Ocean Park is a must for the whole family, a world class facility that for some mysterious...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2006, 12:43
Replies: 221
Views: 48,309
Posted By pontius's pa

Danny In theory an excellent idea ...

Danny

In theory an excellent idea

Unfortunately, there is a rather distasteful prurience and rush to judgement over any incident that comes to the attention of some posters to this forum,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2006, 00:43
Replies: 23
Views: 7,563
Posted By pontius's pa

Appalled You have completely missed the...

Appalled

You have completely missed the point of my post. I do not know if that should surprise me

Karunch

I am completely indifferent to this particular case, about which I know nothing...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Mar 2006, 12:35
Replies: 23
Views: 7,563
Posted By pontius's pa

Karunch A little knowledge is a dangerous...

Karunch

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing

Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, (it's on the Internet)

"Chap 4 Rest Days Holidays or Leave

An employee must not compel an employee to work...
Forum: Medical & Health
30th Dec 2005, 04:40
Replies: 171
Views: 203,694
Posted By pontius's pa

I want no unseemly mirth at this very informative...

I want no unseemly mirth at this very informative posting.

Many years ago on Hong Kong TV there was an advert featuring a now long retired CX very senior pilot, (CXVSP)

The ad went something...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2005, 04:40
Replies: 178
Views: 58,857
Posted By pontius's pa

I want no unseemly mirth at this very informative...

I want no unseemly mirth at this very informative posting.

Many years ago on Hong Kong TV there was an advert featuring a now long retired CX very senior pilot, (CXVSP)

The ad went something...
Forum: Middle East
19th Jul 2005, 16:19
Replies: 21
Views: 3,695
Posted By pontius's pa

I REALLY hate to nit pick with such moderately...

I REALLY hate to nit pick with such moderately expressed views by such a cool headed bunch but actually it's CAT II and CAT III, not CAT 11 and CAT111.

Can't help it, I'm a Virgo
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Jul 2005, 16:07
Replies: 8
Views: 3,651
Posted By pontius's pa

Left wing Hong Kong Express trying to grab...

Left wing

Hong Kong Express trying to grab some AHK potential pilots huh?

Nice try.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Jun 2005, 17:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,582
Posted By pontius's pa

CX command training has always been demanding,...

CX command training has always been demanding, whether too demanding is, and has been, a matter of conjecture.

Must say 50% failure rate seems pretty high.

AAIGUY

Pls don't be offended but...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Jun 2005, 17:39
Replies: 20
Views: 7,983
Posted By pontius's pa

Dragonbreath A bit strong n'est ce pas? ...

Dragonbreath

A bit strong n'est ce pas?

Mayor of Wanchai indeed. If there is a story here that would fascinate us all, do tell.

Perhaps no. Based on the strength of your last submission...
Forum: Middle East
6th May 2005, 15:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By pontius's pa

QR Beefs - Wrong Forum

I may be mistaken in which case I apologise but it seems to me that the vast majority of the beefs about QR are from former and present cabin crew going on and on about cabin crew issues, managers...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th May 2005, 15:06
Replies: 139
Views: 28,691
Posted By pontius's pa

VR-HFX Amen to that Hopefully better...

VR-HFX

Amen to that

Hopefully better days are ahead.

IMHO, in the current climate, the AOA needs to be focussed on the present and the future, rather than the past, for that is where...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2005, 14:54
Replies: 357
Views: 90,046
Posted By pontius's pa

Oh dear Looks like we are heading for...

Oh dear

Looks like we are heading for another 35 pages.

I live in Asia, (no applause expected for that), where the basic economic facts of life require in many cases both parents, including the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd May 2005, 13:57
Replies: 139
Views: 28,691
Posted By pontius's pa

6 feet etc I do not work for CX. I do...

6 feet etc

I do not work for CX.

I do not think someone is a moron if he/she does work at CX.

Oh I see what you mean

Thank you for your comments.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st May 2005, 10:59
Replies: 139
Views: 28,691
Posted By pontius's pa

It seems to me that the AOA has more than...

It seems to me that the AOA has more than fulfilled its obligations to the forty niners, many, if not all, of whom, probably deserved their fate at the time.

That anyone would still wish to...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st May 2005, 10:49
Replies: 357
Views: 90,046
Posted By pontius's pa

I have been away from the UK for a long time and...

I have been away from the UK for a long time and am ignorant of UK law in these matters. Some no doubt will say just plain ignorant after reading this post, and an MCP to boot, although the latter...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Dec 2004, 15:33
Replies: 671
Views: 372,045
Posted By pontius's pa

I read the early pages of this thread some time...

I read the early pages of this thread some time ago, came back to the thread today. Could not be bothered with the intervening pages, no doubt much of the same. Found the early pages depressing in...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Sep 2004, 17:23
Replies: 48
Views: 41,366
Posted By pontius's pa

It's a jolly good thing that the CX interview...

It's a jolly good thing that the CX interview team have never heard of PPrune and thus aren't smart enough to read these posts and various recommended publications by Capts X Y and Z etc. and change...
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