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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2017, 23:54
Replies: 24
Views: 12,145
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Definitely a technical issue. Crew confirm...

Definitely a technical issue.

Crew confirm that the landing was soft. The braking was harsh and auto brake low was engaged.

Indications are that it was managed well.

If this is the case, a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2016, 22:17
Replies: 53
Views: 14,199
Posted By Firm Touchdown

A320 baby, you are a LEDGEnd

A320 baby, you are a LEDGEnd
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th May 2015, 23:38
Replies: 20
Views: 19,569
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Here is a brief overview: TCX contract is...

Here is a brief overview:

TCX contract is for 3 years
Other airframe is operating to the Falklands via ASI
Nice people
A little disorganised, but getting there
3 more airframes to come
Most...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2007, 00:02
Replies: 3,561
Views: 1,214,655
Posted By Firm Touchdown

SexyLady EZY, are you sure that is what RE said?...

SexyLady EZY, are you sure that is what RE said? I flew with him that day and he said that there were no plans to close EMA and that there were some flights operating through Birmingham, but he made...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2007, 21:41
Replies: 83
Views: 28,758
Posted By Firm Touchdown

I know a chap that was a B737 TRI at 26 and TRE...

I know a chap that was a B737 TRI at 26 and TRE at 27. He is now 36 and in charge of Airbus Training at a large airline.

Age is not relevant. Experience, aptitude and attitude is!!!
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2006, 09:31
Replies: 56
Views: 36,756
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Any idea or bets on a possible successor, or is...

Any idea or bets on a possible successor, or is CM a full term replacement?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jun 2006, 22:48
Replies: 68
Views: 11,192
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Actually, I know one that did many years ago (14...

Actually, I know one that did many years ago (14 to be precise). He flew for another carrier prior to EZY and was and still is well regarded.

He states that it was money well spent (but a type...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th May 2006, 22:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,990
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Lets not let the truth get in the way of a good...

Lets not let the truth get in the way of a good rumour, but the actual number of trainers that have left due to reasons that are not 'medical' related is 5.

Some of those resignations I believe...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Feb 2006, 21:20
Replies: 257
Views: 57,234
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Thumbs down Believe me, not all of the ex midland chaps can...

Believe me, not all of the ex midland chaps can be tarnished with the same brush here.

As it stands, I think the pay deal is Naff.

Only a fool would vote YES!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Dec 2005, 21:21
Replies: 237
Views: 48,179
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Kriskross, The Midland Mafia. Are they all...

Kriskross,

The Midland Mafia. Are they all so bad? I've heard mixed reports.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Nov 2005, 22:45
Replies: 18
Views: 2,024
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Foolish to even think you know about the quality...

Foolish to even think you know about the quality of training in easyJet.

If you were to ask the CAA, I am reliably informed that they would tell a very different story. easyJet training is some of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2005, 21:42
Replies: 24
Views: 3,773
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Capedcrewsaider, You clearly have little...

Capedcrewsaider,

You clearly have little knowledge and much to say.

The airline has grown to a fleet of 57 Airbus aircraft over just under 2 years.

Admittedly there may have been teething...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Aug 2005, 22:06
Replies: 38
Views: 10,650
Posted By Firm Touchdown

The line trainers will most definately not be...

The line trainers will most definately not be going easy on these cadets!

They will have to achieve the required standard whatever!

Will do their training with Senior TRE's. Overheard this in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Dec 2004, 10:27
Replies: 15
Views: 5,468
Posted By Firm Touchdown

EAM, Whats your start date. I might see you...

EAM,

Whats your start date. I might see you on the course.:cool:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Dec 2004, 23:04
Replies: 110
Views: 25,387
Posted By Firm Touchdown

QUOTE: Expanding plus retraining and at the...

QUOTE:

Expanding plus retraining and at the same time competing in today´s cut throat market will just burn money and needlessly eat into the cash reserve.

I think you will find that much of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Oct 2004, 23:08
Replies: 24
Views: 4,173
Posted By Firm Touchdown

There is movement in the job market, and some low...

There is movement in the job market, and some low houred pilots are finding flying positions, even without type ratings.

I funded my own rating 13 years ago and it still took 6 months to find a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2004, 23:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Seem to be a good company and slowly expanding. ...

Seem to be a good company and slowly expanding.

Pilots get 8 days off per month but due to the long sectors flown, in fact get considerably more.

Money is ok, but there is a lack of other...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2004, 08:47
Replies: 29
Views: 18,881
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Fireflybob, My pleasure. I am first to...

Fireflybob,

My pleasure.

I am first to admit that the Airbus control laws take some studying to understand. They are especially difficult to explain after a few beers.

Jimbols6,

Once the...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2004, 21:04
Replies: 29
Views: 18,881
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Fireflybob, A320 is only 'trajectory stable'...

Fireflybob,

A320 is only 'trajectory stable' in normal and alternate law(pitch only). In direct law and mechanical back up there is most definately a pitch/power couple.

Manual approaches are...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2004, 22:02
Replies: 29
Views: 18,881
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Lemurian quotes: (A zig in the zag...not a great...

Lemurian quotes: (A zig in the zag...not a great way to have a stable pitch attitude).


If I am correct, in theory there should be no pitch/power couple on the A320 when flying in normal law,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2004, 16:35
Replies: 12
Views: 2,011
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Didn't see that article. I am considering...

Didn't see that article.

I am considering leaving the UK to live in Cyprus. I have a reasonably sucure position in the UK and thus there is an obvious risk in moving.

Hence the question, are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2004, 05:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,011
Posted By Firm Touchdown

The 3rd aircraft is actually a 737-300. This will...

The 3rd aircraft is actually a 737-300. This will not impress the pax if it is used on their new route to LHR.

Although I thank you for your replies, I was hoping someone could shed some light on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Mar 2004, 07:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,011
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Question Helios Airways

I am trying to find out a little about Helios Airways.

Are they making money?
Are they a serious contender in the scheduled market from Cyprus?
Are they here to stay?
They are backed by the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2004, 04:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,521
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Anyone got a contact number/e-mail? Are...

Anyone got a contact number/e-mail?

Are these LHS positions temporary or permanent?
:confused:
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2004, 19:02
Replies: 36
Views: 13,628
Posted By Firm Touchdown

I understand that this is not yet official. ...

I understand that this is not yet official.

Should D.O. really be moving to pastures new then the very best of luck to him.

In case this is just a rumour, then we maybe should consider how the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Nov 2003, 17:59
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By Firm Touchdown

If you want to get a job at the present time, you...

If you want to get a job at the present time, you will 'optimise' your chances if you are rated.

A friend of mine paid for a rating 12 years ago. He is now a Training Captain with a large UK...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2003, 02:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Try bmi. Give their charter dept a call....

Try bmi.

Give their charter dept a call. 01332 854000.

They can accomodate anything from 45 seats to 250 seats.
I believe the A319's will be configured to 130 pax for next spring/summer...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jun 2003, 07:47
Replies: 18
Views: 4,133
Posted By Firm Touchdown

DJ wont be back from Toulouse until Sept!

DJ wont be back from Toulouse until Sept!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jun 2003, 00:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,840
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Question bmi - Ghana

Just got hold of the following article. Is it a wind up?

Baring any unforeseen disagreements between Government and England-based British Midlands International (BMI), a new company will soon be...
Forum: Middle East
25th Mar 2003, 08:12
Replies: 59
Views: 7,387
Posted By Firm Touchdown

* Doha. Is it a good place to live? * Is...

* Doha. Is it a good place to live?

* Is the Company itself livable? Are expats left alone to just get on with the job?

* Are local crew given preferential treatment?

* Pay and conditions...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Mar 2003, 22:09
Replies: 29
Views: 4,500
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Sorry to p**s on you fire everyone, but I am not...

Sorry to p**s on you fire everyone, but I am not training management and have no aspirations to join the managenent team.

Just bored of listening to 'slagging'. You all must certainly have better...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Feb 2003, 20:44
Replies: 29
Views: 4,500
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Yawn, Yawn, Yawn. I rephrase. 'I' am not...

Yawn, Yawn, Yawn.

I rephrase. 'I' am not interested and just because Grotehaasje cant forget his dealings with bmi, he surely doesn't have to ram it down our throats every time he makes a post.
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Feb 2003, 21:58
Replies: 29
Views: 4,500
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Grotehaasje, Did I mention your name? DO NOT...

Grotehaasje,

Did I mention your name? DO NOT tar me with the same brush as those others that you have dealt with at bmi. I have no wish to be confrontational and am a big enough man to be able to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Feb 2003, 17:57
Replies: 29
Views: 4,500
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Not naive. I just dont like to see a man being...

Not naive. I just dont like to see a man being put down before he has the opportunity to prove himself. I am certain that JR has made mistakes but I hope that he has learnt from them. Are you telling...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Feb 2003, 17:31
Replies: 29
Views: 4,500
Posted By Firm Touchdown

Exclamation Some people only have bad to say about this...

Some people only have bad to say about this fellow because they messed up themselves and thus had to deal with him as part of a disciplinary. He I am sure from experience dislikes getting involved in...
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