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Forum: Medical & Health
20th Dec 2016, 12:49
Replies: 458
Views: 285,090
Posted By Irishwingz

UK CAA eyesight correction limits

Hi Guys


I'm looking to re-test to see if I can get a Class 1 - the issue being my prescription is +5.75. There used to be a thing called a deviation (12 years ago) which could allow you get...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Sep 2011, 16:57
Replies: 12
Views: 3,461
Posted By Irishwingz

narrowbody across the Atlantic, as a paying...

narrowbody across the Atlantic, as a paying passenger I'd be pretty hacked off to be honest! I'd say flying to the US on an old Delta/Continental 757 wouldn't be fun either, although getting on and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Sep 2011, 22:55
Replies: 12
Views: 3,461
Posted By Irishwingz

Air Canada A319 at LHR

Hi guys

After arriving from BKK on a Thai 747-400 I was taxing by T3 on Thursday morning last when I saw C-GITP (almost 100% it was that reg but defo a baby Airbus) at some gate in T3.

I...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Dec 2010, 16:38
Replies: 160
Views: 73,750
Posted By Irishwingz

The EASA Opinions - Visual Standards

Intersting and just published yesterday. you are on the ball OYPJN!

I dont want to get over excited here but it seems there are NO limits for the refractive error (lens strength) for glasses or...
Forum: Medical & Health
25th Sep 2010, 18:46
Replies: 1,771
Views: 463,187
Posted By Irishwingz

Just to confirm getting a Class 1 in another ICAO...

Just to confirm getting a Class 1 in another ICAO country WILL NOT enable you get an EASA Class 1 unless you have a lot of flying experience gained over years in which case they might be able to make...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Sep 2010, 14:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,434
Posted By Irishwingz

Chinooks at LHR

Caught a glimpse of 2 x Chinooks flying low around LHR just now (1520 UK time). Any idea what is happening?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jul 2010, 10:50
Replies: 1
Views: 952
Posted By Irishwingz

LGW at 1145 today

Just heard one massive engine surge/noise coming from airport and our office is about 2 miles south of runway. any ideas what it was? engine run ups at the BA hangar or late breaking on roll out?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Feb 2010, 12:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,957
Posted By Irishwingz

VAA A340 at CPH

Just saw one of these take off from Copenhagen 20 minutes ago. wonder why it was here as I'm sure they don't serve this place?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jun 2009, 11:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By Irishwingz

Thanks Welsh!

Thanks Welsh!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jun 2009, 11:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By Irishwingz

Noisy go around at LGW at 1150 this am

Big twin (777 or A330) in noisy go around and southerly turn over my office this morning.

what was the commotion...if any?!

cheers
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Apr 2009, 16:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,170
Posted By Irishwingz

"I know its only an itty bitty airline but....." ...

"I know its only an itty bitty airline but....."

Is this supposed to be some fascinating insight? What's your point?

A young kid is dead.

I thought this forum was for professionals.
Forum: African Aviation
5th Feb 2009, 12:47
Replies: 20
Views: 3,624
Posted By Irishwingz

PE

Hey, I recommend Algoa Flying club in PE. great people, top class instructing, relaxed atmosphere without being lax, a good balance betweem fun and hard work. no need to wear a uniform but I guess...
Forum: Medical & Health
6th May 2008, 10:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,373
Posted By Irishwingz

You will definetely get an answer for that Q if...

You will definetely get an answer for that Q if you do a search on this forum.

I take the injection once a year and its works wonders. remarkable really but I'm not a comm pilot. I'm told that...
Forum: Medical & Health
25th Apr 2008, 18:32
Replies: 20
Views: 4,694
Posted By Irishwingz

Thread Starter Quote: "Yes, it is...

Thread Starter Quote:

"Yes, it is confirmed!!!
In about a years time The JAA will loosen up Their regulations when it come to the Visual requirements .
I had a very interessting conversation...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Mar 2008, 17:39
Replies: 20
Views: 4,694
Posted By Irishwingz

If this story is correct, you would expect it to...

If this story is correct, you would expect it to be seen in the 'Sticky' thread 'Liberalizing medical requirements'.

So far we have one member saying this is true and whilst it has been...
Forum: Medical & Health
6th Feb 2008, 09:23
Replies: 160
Views: 73,750
Posted By Irishwingz

2 consultations in LGW and several letters...

2 consultations in LGW and several letters concerning my case over a period of 2-3 years
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Feb 2008, 09:45
Replies: 160
Views: 73,750
Posted By Irishwingz

From my direct experience, the CAA are open to...

From my direct experience, the CAA are open to the idea (and have been trying for some time) of going down the route of the FAA in that there is no limit to the amount of eyesight correction you need...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Jan 2008, 06:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,329
Posted By Irishwingz

You DO NOT need a study visa to do a PPL in SA. ...

You DO NOT need a study visa to do a PPL in SA.

I went there at the end of 2003 and entered on a tourist visa on an Irish passport which was valid for 3 months. So long as you get your PPl done...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Aug 2007, 11:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
Posted By Irishwingz

Aerlingus touting 787s..? Funny picture on todays Irish Times

Probably not but this is comical...
The front page of today's Irish Times shows Aer Lingus CEO Dermot Mannion holding a model of an Aer Lingus airplane. The only thing is its a 787. The pic was...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2007, 10:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,495
Posted By Irishwingz

Algoa

JP

I sent you a PM so feel free to contact me.

I cannot rate Algoa club, the surrounding area and staff and atmosphere any higher. I enjoyed every second of it. I did my PPL there in 2003.
...
Forum: Middle East
15th Mar 2007, 20:26
Replies: 462
Views: 85,271
Posted By Irishwingz

Sama Fleet

Hi there

Can anyone pls tell me the current Sama fleet details?

How many 737s and how old are they? If possible, registrations or MSNs too. I could only find pictures of one a/c on their...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Mar 2007, 11:56
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By Irishwingz

Deviations

These are issued by the CAA to get your Class 1 cert.

Once you get your CPL (or maybe ATPL) it is removed and you are left with a nice clean and shiny Class 1 and no one will know you ever had a...
Forum: Middle East
6th Feb 2007, 08:14
Replies: 23
Views: 7,361
Posted By Irishwingz

We are sending her with 2 guys now, trying to...

We are sending her with 2 guys now, trying to them into the Hilton. Have paved the way as much as possible with the locals so she has everyones co-operation.

Thanks for the feedback, some good,...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Jan 2007, 14:41
Replies: 0
Views: 521
Posted By Irishwingz

Hotel Jeddah - ever stayed there?

Post deleted - sorry but no discussion of named crew hotels in here - encourages the weirdo's
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jan 2007, 14:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,146
Posted By Irishwingz

looks like a good job!!! :ok:

looks like a good job!!! :ok:
Forum: Middle East
19th Jan 2007, 07:43
Replies: 23
Views: 7,361
Posted By Irishwingz

Hi again, really appreciate the comments I'm...

Hi again, really appreciate the comments

I'm glad the black robe is pretty straightforward.

I'm shocked they could both be arrested over breakfast because they are not married!!!

If someone...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jan 2007, 18:35
Replies: 23
Views: 7,361
Posted By Irishwingz

Jeddah - conditions for western female contractors

Hi All

Our company have a technical project to do in Jeddah next month. We are sending 2 staff - a female project manager and a male assistant.

I'm wondering about what conditions will be...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2006, 10:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,034
Posted By Irishwingz

Video!

I've just tried out this Youtube thing so you can see my video there - its poxy quality from my mobile but you can make out clearly the (wet) runways which are real close and the LCF taxiing back...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2006, 05:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,034
Posted By Irishwingz

Not your everyday landing partner!

Hi fellas

Went up for a spin in a Tecnam Sierra from Boeing Field just south of Seattle this afternoon. On the way back on long finals we were told that "you've got a heavy cargo aircraft, one of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Dec 2006, 12:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,305
Posted By Irishwingz

Doh! :ugh: actually flying Copenhagen - Seattle...

Doh! :ugh: actually flying Copenhagen - Seattle not Stockholm. awaiting my flight now actually.

Thanks WHBM, guess I'll be a bit further south of Greenland now!

PS. on the SAS A321 from LHR...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Dec 2006, 06:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,305
Posted By Irishwingz

North Pole on Stockholm - Seattle route?

Hi Folks

Flying this route on Wednesday, any idea if it goes over the top?

Just curious;)
Forum: African Aviation
13th Oct 2006, 12:39
Replies: 24
Views: 3,655
Posted By Irishwingz

I did my PPL at Algoa in 2003. I cannot...

I did my PPL at Algoa in 2003.

I cannot rate the place higher, it was fantastic. There's no doubt that at first glance Aptrac looks like a more professional outfit but I assure you the...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Sep 2006, 13:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,225
Posted By Irishwingz

I think...not sure..but I checked this some years...

I think...not sure..but I checked this some years back and there is possibly a C172 you can hire in Vic Falls.

Do a search on this forum you might find my thread, needless to say I didnt end up...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Aug 2006, 09:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By Irishwingz

Very encouraging for short sighted people -...

Very encouraging for short sighted people - especially those outside the limits :D

Not very encouraging for people with a high degree of long sightedness though:(
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Jul 2006, 18:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By Irishwingz

Get to Gatwick!

Wexcan

You're story about the AMS really wound me up. :mad: :mad:

Short answer - Forget it. I got the same unhelpful attitude and absolutely no help. Unresponded emails, phone calls not...
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