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Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2003, 00:52
Replies: 248
Views: 51,113
Posted By Elmer the Monk

"Go around." "Nah, there's plenty of runway...

"Go around."
"Nah, there's plenty of runway left."
"Go around!"
"C'mon, I can stop this baby on a dime!"
"Go around, mother f...er, or I'll blow your goddamn head off!"

Just out of interest,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2003, 16:07
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By Elmer the Monk

Blackpool? That much further away from the main...

Blackpool? That much further away from the main customer base, and horrendous traffic in the summer. Furthermore, Ryanair won't even take you near to where you want to go. Could be good for those...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2003, 06:59
Replies: 248
Views: 51,113
Posted By Elmer the Monk

I think it's fair to argue that Americans hold...

I think it's fair to argue that Americans hold gun culture in a rather different light to the rest of the world. Of course, it is part of their Constution that they have the right to bear arms; their...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Apr 2003, 17:19
Replies: 44
Views: 5,124
Posted By Elmer the Monk

Perhaps we will get used to them eventually,...

Perhaps we will get used to them eventually, however, I can admit that since their introduction I have missed more ATC calls to me, and answered more calls not intended for me than ever before....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Apr 2003, 16:20
Replies: 29
Views: 10,834
Posted By Elmer the Monk

Wouldn't be flying jets if it hadn't been for...

Wouldn't be flying jets if it hadn't been for Penny Austin. Others may be as good or even better, but Penny is one to one and does it because she wants to not because she has to. Must be worth...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2003, 15:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,833
Posted By Elmer the Monk

I'm not sure what point is being made here....

I'm not sure what point is being made here. easyJet has a reputation second none for its standards of training and flight operations. The former head of training enjoyed a great deal of respect for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Apr 2003, 07:00
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By Elmer the Monk

The disposable lighter is a banned item on my...

The disposable lighter is a banned item on my airline since it is classed in the dangerous goods category. However, it doesn't set off the metal detector so how do you stop passengers carrying then...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Mar 2003, 16:51
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By Elmer the Monk

Disposable lighters - which I assume includes a...

Disposable lighters - which I assume includes a cheap BIC lighter - are banned on my airline due to their lack of a pressure safety valve. I'm sure this is likely to be the case on all British...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2003, 07:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By Elmer the Monk

Forget publicity. You shall not get a flight deck...

Forget publicity. You shall not get a flight deck visit once the aircraft has begun to move under its own power. However, you should be welcome to visit the flight deck during the turn arounds; our...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2003, 23:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By Elmer the Monk

All right, just to be technically correct: you...

All right, just to be technically correct: you don't need a current multi IR to start a multi crew type rating since the type rating will include a multi pilot IR - the original single pilot IR being...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Mar 2003, 22:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Posted By Elmer the Monk

I think it's more to do with statistics. They did...

I think it's more to do with statistics. They did the same with me several times after I and my company stopped travelling regularly with them (in the days when I had a proper job). Didn't argue.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Mar 2003, 11:35
Replies: 18
Views: 1,655
Posted By Elmer the Monk

I recognise the need for further categorizing...

I recognise the need for further categorizing these forums; this website has become an impressive sprawl of wisdom for all aviation enthusiasts to enjoy. But I'm surprised at the move.

I always...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2003, 04:59
Replies: 38
Views: 8,633
Posted By Elmer the Monk

easy bashing seems to be very much in vogue at...

easy bashing seems to be very much in vogue at the moment. Some of the gripes are genuine, but many seem nothing more than pure incitement - and usually by the same familiar names. It's good to read...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Mar 2003, 16:07
Replies: 18
Views: 2,481
Posted By Elmer the Monk

EMA, being an ex Go base, is all, or...

EMA, being an ex Go base, is all, or predominately -300s. easyJet have been training new entrants on the -700 so it's inlikely that EMA would be an option for at least your first 6 months.

BFS is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Mar 2003, 13:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,487
Posted By Elmer the Monk

"Handling the Big Jets" by DP Davies is the book...

"Handling the Big Jets" by DP Davies is the book in question. A little heavy going at times but worth the investment; it's not only CTC who ask questions from this book.

Buy it, read it, learn it....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Feb 2003, 08:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By Elmer the Monk

I work for easy - not at Luton - and my working...

I work for easy - not at Luton - and my working pattern is more like:

6 on 3 off. Sometimes I have a late finish on my 6th day, but usually means I've had the day time free, or an early start on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Feb 2003, 21:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By Elmer the Monk

Mmm. I'm not so sure. My licence says...

Mmm. I'm not so sure. My licence says B737-300-900, however my rating insert in the licence states -700. If I want to fly any other vasriant then I need to pass an OPC/LPV on that variant anf thus...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Feb 2003, 20:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,193
Posted By Elmer the Monk

I hear that MAN have stated they want to attract...

I hear that MAN have stated they want to attract a scheduled low cost carrier. I understand they were way too expensive when easyJet approached them years ago. However, since most airports in the UK...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jan 2003, 16:00
Replies: 29
Views: 3,737
Posted By Elmer the Monk

DeepC That sounds like the right approach to...

DeepC

That sounds like the right approach to take. The cabin crew are genrally more courteous than the ground crew, but they don't take any nonsense from unruly passengers, and are more likely to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2003, 14:59
Replies: 31
Views: 7,791
Posted By Elmer the Monk

As we all know the situation with the crew food...

As we all know the situation with the crew food has come about due to Go pilots enjoying a tax saving, and therefore a cash boost, by not having crew food, and many of these pilots wish to retain...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jan 2003, 13:35
Replies: 29
Views: 3,737
Posted By Elmer the Monk

Stormin No idea which airline you're...

Stormin

No idea which airline you're describing, it certainly isn't easyJet. There may be some crazy ideas coming out of easyLand from time to time - like most companies - but we get fewer...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jan 2003, 18:14
Replies: 29
Views: 3,737
Posted By Elmer the Monk

Flaps One - Nah, it'll be Spanish soup,...

Flaps One -

Nah, it'll be Spanish soup, surely - served cold!

Doesn't sound like this is 'easyJet going further downmarket', more like 'easyJet serves up more lunacy!'
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