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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Oct 2005, 07:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By FlyboyBen

Just make sure they have enough fuel!

Just make sure they have enough fuel!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2005, 07:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,210
Posted By FlyboyBen

Hey Seafuryfan, Yeah, what was that all...

Hey Seafuryfan,

Yeah, what was that all about, not being aloud to be shown around. Was quite disappointed about that, especially as one of your pilots (CB) was an old school friend of mine. Was a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Sep 2005, 16:38
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By FlyboyBen

As far as I am aware (although please correct me...

As far as I am aware (although please correct me if I'm wrong) most airlines have the policy of anyone over the age of 2 must pay the full fare.

The airline is selling the seat, not selling a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jul 2005, 06:42
Replies: 15
Views: 1,329
Posted By FlyboyBen

BA fly to Gatwick from Aberdeen!!! The only...

BA fly to Gatwick from Aberdeen!!! The only airport in the North East of the UK!!!
Forum: Questions
19th Jul 2005, 07:21
Replies: 1
Views: 778
Posted By FlyboyBen

Aircraft Noise Levels...

... more specifically, Ryanair's 737-200s!!!

I live near the flightpath of the southerly departure at Abz and everyday, around 11am ish, the daily Ryanair flight to Dublin departs. The noise made...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2005, 07:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,709
Posted By FlyboyBen

An interesting idea, however if this were to...

An interesting idea, however if this were to eventually happen I think the government would have to step in. You have to remember that the likes Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness have high...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2005, 06:51
Replies: 50
Views: 5,182
Posted By FlyboyBen

"Never trust a newspaper !" More...

"Never trust a newspaper !"

More specifically Richard, never trust the P&J!!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Jun 2005, 06:49
Replies: 24
Views: 6,972
Posted By FlyboyBen

Hey LowNSlow, Don't expect the response you...

Hey LowNSlow,

Don't expect the response you are looking for here. Any mention of go-arounds on these forums is a no-no as

"they are not uncommon events and occur for a variety of reasons."
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jun 2005, 07:11
Replies: 5
Views: 762
Posted By FlyboyBen

19% increase in profits?!?!?!?!? Obviously...

19% increase in profits?!?!?!?!?

Obviously their fares are too high and the customer is getting a poor deal!!!

50p for a flight, a rip off!!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2005, 07:01
Replies: 40
Views: 4,154
Posted By FlyboyBen

"For example, I keep reading about the 'NHS in...

"For example, I keep reading about the 'NHS in crisis', but have yet to meet anyone whose personal experience of the NHS is anything other than positive."

Hello Scud-u-like, how do you do? My name...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Apr 2005, 06:39
Replies: 20
Views: 3,552
Posted By FlyboyBen

I live under the flightpath of the Abz southerly...

I live under the flightpath of the Abz southerly departure, just as they make a right turn. For the last 8 months that i have lived there, my alarm goes off at 6.30am, and almost immediately I can...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2005, 06:59
Replies: 22
Views: 10,166
Posted By FlyboyBen

Why would they bother to hold a crash...

Why would they bother to hold a crash investigation? Inch Allah!!! It happened because it was meant to happen!
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2005, 06:53
Replies: 72
Views: 26,695
Posted By FlyboyBen

65 hrs in 12 consecutive days!!!!! Dry yer eyes! ...

65 hrs in 12 consecutive days!!!!! Dry yer eyes!

Try working 12 hour days for 21 days running! Thats what the hundreds of offshore workers have to do in order to keep your birds supplied with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2005, 07:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By FlyboyBen

Thanks for your responses however my wish wasn't...

Thanks for your responses however my wish wasn't to kick off another 'yes / no' debate. I travel regularly to Amsterdam on the 'red eye' and to leave an hour earlier would suit me down to the ground....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Feb 2005, 07:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By FlyboyBen

ABZ 24 hour ops

As you may know there is currently a debate raging in the North East about whether ABZ should move to 24 hour operations. Currently no aircraft can land or depart between the hours of 11pm & 6.30am....
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jan 2005, 11:38
Replies: 30
Views: 6,667
Posted By FlyboyBen

Shamroc, In the past when I have travelled...

Shamroc,

In the past when I have travelled with my kilt I haven't bothered to take the Skean Dhu. You can quite easily get away without it as its generally hidden once worn.

In any case you can...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2005, 06:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,558
Posted By FlyboyBen

Banging in Perthshire!!!

From the BBC News website :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4193817.stm

Couldn't have been one of you boys in a rush to get home last night??? ;)

I thought earthquakes rumbled instead...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jan 2005, 06:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,767
Posted By FlyboyBen

tgdxb! I think I am right in saying that the...

tgdxb!

I think I am right in saying that the cockpits and controls of modern day Airbuses are virtually the same therefore it is relatively easy for a pilot to transfer between types. Obviously...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jan 2005, 07:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,436
Posted By FlyboyBen

Kinloss has an impressive "plane wash" used for...

Kinloss has an impressive "plane wash" used for washing the salt from the body of the Nimrods after they have returned from long over sea flights. As the aircraft taxis through the wash, large jets...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2004, 14:56
Replies: 9
Views: 2,915
Posted By FlyboyBen

Yeah. Either that or it hasn't been washed for a...

Yeah. Either that or it hasn't been washed for a long while.

After it stopped the crew hopped out and went round that way for a look. The fire crews sprayed some foam when they arrived also
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2004, 14:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,915
Posted By FlyboyBen

Tornado Engine Fire at Abz

There is currently a Tornado parked on the main taxiway, just off the runway at Aberdeen, looks like an engine fire. Lots of black soot around the tail of the aircraft.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2004, 12:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,315
Posted By FlyboyBen

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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jul 2004, 12:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By FlyboyBen

Whats a Virgin 747 doing at Prestwick in the...

Whats a Virgin 747 doing at Prestwick in the first place?
Forum: Tech Log
29th Mar 2004, 11:07
Replies: 26
Views: 4,773
Posted By FlyboyBen

Bre901, I was trying to say that there was...

Bre901,

I was trying to say that there was no real comparison between controlling what is effectively a shuttle falling out of the sky (I've never seen or heard about one trying to gain height on...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Mar 2004, 06:01
Replies: 26
Views: 4,773
Posted By FlyboyBen

P.S. Hypersonic controlled flight is not...

P.S. Hypersonic controlled flight is not uncommon, the space shuttle does it every time its returns to earth, that still makes the news



Can't say I agree with that. I would prefer to call it a...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2004, 20:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,721
Posted By FlyboyBen

whats going on at ABZ?

Loads of fire engines, ambulances and police. Looks like they are waiting for something!!!

Probably a warning light on an inbound aircraft / chopper!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Mar 2004, 19:49
Replies: 21
Views: 2,876
Posted By FlyboyBen

Extra Leg Room Seats

I have flown on 4 Easyjet flights in the past week, and on three occasions upon boarding, I managed to get the the over-wing seat with loads of leg-room. In neither case was I the first on the...
Forum: Questions
23rd Feb 2004, 19:43
Replies: 15
Views: 1,934
Posted By FlyboyBen

I seem to remember taxiing for ages at IAH,...

I seem to remember taxiing for ages at IAH, George Bush International, Houston. A good 10 minutes at least from runway to stand
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2004, 17:33
Replies: 64
Views: 10,501
Posted By FlyboyBen

I notice a definite change to the tone of this...

I notice a definite change to the tone of this thread from before and after the airing of this programme.

Did I detect a hint of jealously in the voices of those who posted before the programme?? ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2003, 16:50
Replies: 39
Views: 5,837
Posted By FlyboyBen

Surely, bmi would have employed some detailed...

Surely, bmi would have employed some detailed market research before opening up an INV/LHR route. In this day and age of tight purse strings etc, they wouldn't make a hasty decision to open up a new...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2003, 22:30
Replies: 30
Views: 10,416
Posted By FlyboyBen

Breaking News? Who broke it? Have you anything to...

Breaking News? Who broke it? Have you anything to back up this story?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Dec 2003, 23:14
Replies: 47
Views: 7,427
Posted By FlyboyBen

Surely, if VAT is placed on aviation fuel then...

Surely, if VAT is placed on aviation fuel then the costs will just be passed on to the passengers. This will hit hardest the low cost operators since they will have a higher percentage price rise...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2003, 22:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,875
Posted By FlyboyBen

There were no landings taking place, just the...

There were no landings taking place, just the approach then at about 100ft, gear up and off they go and round again. I assume they were just practising approaches and not touching down to avoid...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2003, 19:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,875
Posted By FlyboyBen

C-17 at Aberdeen

Theres an air force C-17 currently doing circuits at Aberdeen Airport. Anyone know a possible reason?
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Nov 2003, 19:13
Replies: 14
Views: 4,084
Posted By FlyboyBen

"broke the sound barrier as they sped over...

"broke the sound barrier as they sped over Vienna"

Hmmm, just how exactly did the journo find this one out??? Did he just happen to be out tending to his mountain goats when the jets flew over???
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