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Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Dec 2009, 13:36
Replies: 308
Views: 75,963
Posted By jmc-man

I'm still confused. This Ska-beerswiller chapie...

I'm still confused. This Ska-beerswiller chapie appears to be talking out of his wotsits.
I'm pretty certain that Astraeus Pilots were not involved in flying Aer Lingus Aircraft on Aer Lingus...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Dec 2009, 15:11
Replies: 308
Views: 75,963
Posted By jmc-man

I don't get it. Aer Lingus contract Astraeus...

I don't get it.
Aer Lingus contract Astraeus to host some of its aircraft on its AOC for a short period while it applies for its own UK AOC.
Aer Lingus pilots operate the aircraft on AEU's AOC....
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2009, 16:57
Replies: 188
Views: 59,790
Posted By jmc-man

IALPA and IFALPA

Not a snowballs chance in hell that ANY pilot group would refuse to fly their own aircraft on Aer Lingus flights in this age of survival. To start with, in the UK it would be illegal, leaving BALPA...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2006, 11:08
Replies: 335
Views: 174,370
Posted By jmc-man

Handsfree, your post seems to have been...

Handsfree, your post seems to have been overlooked.

I have also heard that a part or all of the RIGHT gear was in East Midlands, with the rest of the aircraft on the runway in Birmingham.

Seems...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2006, 17:08
Replies: 3
Views: 3,326
Posted By jmc-man

Excel Airways, Alpha Catering and Accounting Practices

I came across this interesting story in the Telegraph recently..

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2006/05/17/cnalpha17.xml

Interesting reading that has already cost some...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2006, 23:46
Replies: 57
Views: 20,818
Posted By jmc-man

I'm sorry to do this, but this is utter and...

I'm sorry to do this, but this is utter and complete crap, and the result of a hugely misguided campaign by the pilots unions.

Three Pilots ( Yes, I mean that, THREE Pilots) have been directly...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
6th Feb 2006, 19:48
Replies: 11
Views: 1,782
Posted By jmc-man

Hey Dengue_Dude, Interesting post, and a...

Hey Dengue_Dude,

Interesting post, and a subject close to my heart for various reasons.

The concept of using standard weights is always an anathema to pilots, although we seem to apply our...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jan 2006, 08:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,320
Posted By jmc-man

Re: Under which rules is Ryanair flying?

I have nearly been caught by this one a few times, so for clarity......

It is day 28 of my working cycle.

I report for work at 9 a.m.
At that point, including what I have done today ( nothing...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Jan 2006, 11:19
Replies: 28
Views: 4,689
Posted By jmc-man

Re: Medical effects of contaminated air CONFIRMED

This campaign is even more insidious in the uk. I've recently undertaken some work on behalf of my airline and the findings are astounding.

Of all reports of " fumes" in 757 aircraft, 98% of the...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Oct 2005, 00:11
Replies: 175
Views: 65,467
Posted By jmc-man

Speedrig, I think you'll find it WAS Air...

Speedrig,

I think you'll find it WAS Air Traffic Control who initiated the investigation. There was probaly littel extra traffic in the area as the main Stockholm is a lot further North. The Tower...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2005, 18:39
Replies: 175
Views: 65,467
Posted By jmc-man

Just to clear up a couple of bits and pieces. ...

Just to clear up a couple of bits and pieces.

It appears some of you havn't been able to read the report.

The ALT HOLD element is a red herring. The Captain either decided to leave it on, or...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Oct 2005, 00:59
Replies: 175
Views: 65,467
Posted By jmc-man

Hi'er and Doors, I couldn't agree more...but...

Hi'er and Doors,

I couldn't agree more...but the unprofessionalism didn't stop there.

No reporting of the overspeed. No taking himself sick due to stress after such a dangerous display. First...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Sep 2005, 20:22
Replies: 175
Views: 65,467
Posted By jmc-man

Sobering reading indeed. Looking at the FDR...

Sobering reading indeed.

Looking at the FDR trace, at about 2000ft he had 12 decgrees pitch down and a peak vertical speed in excess of 5000fpm.

For a guy under so much " stress", to pull a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2005, 11:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,593
Posted By jmc-man

I wish someone would sort this as it is NOT what...

I wish someone would sort this as it is NOT what EU legislation covers.

The fare can only be refunded if the delay is more than 5 hours AND the passenger elects NOT to travel on the delayed...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
24th Jul 2005, 21:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,003
Posted By jmc-man

SNA reading your version of events, I would...

SNA

reading your version of events, I would suggest it is legal, but not necssarily in the Spirit of the FTL scheme.

Two questions you need to ask, though.

1. Is this regular practice, or...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jun 2005, 20:48
Replies: 369
Views: 101,399
Posted By jmc-man

On a percentage basis, the people leaving Ezy is...

On a percentage basis, the people leaving Ezy is no different that the people leaving most UK airlines.

There is a lot of movement at the moment..as BA and Virgin open up.

Ezy conditions...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jun 2005, 20:45
Replies: 2
Views: 5,546
Posted By jmc-man

I understand it was a heavy landing that required...

I understand it was a heavy landing that required a " gear" check.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Apr 2005, 12:18
Replies: 233
Views: 104,177
Posted By jmc-man

Some time ago, a Radio Interviewer on Irish Radio...

Some time ago, a Radio Interviewer on Irish Radio asked MOL what the greatest risk to Ryanair was. He replied:-

The biggest risk to Ryananr would be if we start to believe our own BULLSH*T!!!!
...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2005, 15:14
Replies: 233
Views: 104,177
Posted By jmc-man

under_exposed, I think thats why the judge...

under_exposed,

I think thats why the judge has invited MOL to his court to determine if " suspending" someone is part of a disciplinary process.

I wonder how the institutional shareholders feel...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2005, 15:54
Replies: 148
Views: 39,397
Posted By jmc-man

SB, The records will show that when WW took...

SB,

The records will show that when WW took the helm at Aer Lingus , it was losing !.3M Euros a day and had about 21 days before it ran out. You may find if you do a search that this was reported...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Mar 2005, 15:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,616
Posted By jmc-man

Hoey5o, Very commendable of you to highlight...

Hoey5o,

Very commendable of you to highlight the good aspects of working for FJE. Over on the Cabin Crew Forum , your colleagues are busy explaining their disquiet at being cointracted to a Jersey...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Feb 2005, 16:15
Replies: 17
Views: 2,616
Posted By jmc-man

DTM, The accounts filed with the US have the...

DTM,

The accounts filed with the US have the words DRAFT written all over them, and probably don't meet the requirement of Audited Accounts required for Companies House.

I don't know why FJE...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2005, 10:19
Replies: 17
Views: 2,616
Posted By jmc-man

Doors to Manual, Irrespective of what method...

Doors to Manual,

Irrespective of what method FJE use to pay crew, the costs have to be shown somewhere in the accounts.

A crew would cost around £220K per annum , so if you are running with 12...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2005, 23:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,616
Posted By jmc-man

Interesting little operation, FlyJet. They appear...

Interesting little operation, FlyJet. They appear to have arrived and just got on with the job.

The ad in flight talks about expansion, and I understand they have been talking about 767's for a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Feb 2005, 21:39
Replies: 23
Views: 7,259
Posted By jmc-man

Well, our colleagues in D & G who have some past...

Well, our colleagues in D & G who have some past experience with Mr. Butler, have come across THIS (http://www.utilicraft.com/press/press2005-02-05.htm) press statement from Babcock and Brown ,...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Feb 2005, 15:46
Replies: 95
Views: 29,720
Posted By jmc-man

Luke Butler in the News again

Some of you may have missed THIS (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=161854) thread running in Airlines Forum.

I'd appreciate any update on LB's activities over the past few...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Feb 2005, 22:37
Replies: 23
Views: 7,259
Posted By jmc-man

a.c.h. Any chance of an update of LB's...

a.c.h.

Any chance of an update of LB's exploits in Australia before he married his "new" ghanian wife?

I know some people who have been approached about the Ghanian project, and I could do with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jan 2005, 21:46
Replies: 23
Views: 7,259
Posted By jmc-man

This is one of the scariest posts I have read on...

This is one of the scariest posts I have read on this board for quite some time.

The fact that Luke Butler, the infamous Wizard of Oz, has managed to convince some of the organisations mentioned...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Dec 2004, 06:34
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By jmc-man

While I tend to agree with you guys about the...

While I tend to agree with you guys about the variation in application of fuel surcharges, you should be aware of a few things.

Firstly, the Low Cost guys do not have the option of applying fuel...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2004, 22:00
Replies: 113
Views: 29,657
Posted By jmc-man

Well blow my cotton socks off!!!!!! have I...

Well blow my cotton socks off!!!!!!

have I just read that correctly?

A Start up, low cost operator with a handful of old tired F100's based in a regional airport has calculated a working...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Oct 2004, 19:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,218
Posted By jmc-man

Ok, I'll bite ( trying to keep a straight face) ...

Ok, I'll bite ( trying to keep a straight face)

So, New busines plan submitted to whom? CAA? Investors?

And why the charter business...have they no planned business?

ALA Astraeus? But...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Oct 2004, 07:31
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By jmc-man

Well, if we are to believe in the words of...

Well, if we are to believe in the words of Michael O'Leary, Hell has just experienced it's first snow storm.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2004, 08:56
Replies: 34
Views: 9,931
Posted By jmc-man

Neidin Sorry, but of such crazy...

Neidin



Sorry, but of such crazy dreams are airlines usually destroyed, chasing the " Golden Goose" of transatlanitc profitability.

Knock, Kerry and Cork have a limited Business traffic on...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2004, 20:49
Replies: 17
Views: 4,692
Posted By jmc-man

Hang on a sec...am I reading this correctly? ...

Hang on a sec...am I reading this correctly?

These "heroes" had a major bird strike on take-off followed by an engine failure.

They then "held" for TWO HOURS AND 40 MINUTES to burn...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Oct 2004, 21:36
Replies: 16
Views: 5,934
Posted By jmc-man

There is another distinct reason for MOL to have...

There is another distinct reason for MOL to have left sooner rather than later. Ryanairs growth plans are distinctly flawed and their performance can only go one way. With the advent of increased...
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