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Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2004, 09:19
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By ukhomerj

There is method behind this obvious madness. ...

There is method behind this obvious madness.

She cant complain if we BOTh fly, and of course, she has to pay her own half.

WIN WIN.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2004, 08:52
Replies: 12
Views: 834
Posted By ukhomerj

Co Pilots course

I am trying to get my current missus interested in flying with me, and I have heard there is a Co Pilots course, where they can learn radio, how to handle the aircraf should the pilot become...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2004, 04:04
Replies: 22
Views: 3,822
Posted By ukhomerj

Flight deck visits

I can confirm that the chances of you getting a visit in flight are, well, ZERO.

As a PPL student, I have often written some questions for the pilot, and asked the cabin crew to hand it over....
Forum: Questions
22nd Nov 2003, 06:30
Replies: 1
Views: 650
Posted By ukhomerj

Birmingham fog bound

Crawling along the M42 tonight in the fog, listening to RT traffic at Brum, and a few questions raised. What were the three sets of RVR figures the pilots were requesting?
Why would some aircraft be...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Jun 2003, 00:29
Replies: 0
Views: 653
Posted By ukhomerj

ATC Visit

After posting a thread some time ago regarding a visit to an ATC, and receiving welcoming invites, I would now like to pass my thanks to the controllers at Birmigham ATC.

As a student pilot,...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2003, 18:26
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By ukhomerj

Aviation Shops

I posted this question on another website, with people not reading the question, so here goes again with hopefully a better audience.

I am looking to purchase some aviation gear, headset and other...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st May 2003, 16:48
Replies: 15
Views: 4,118
Posted By ukhomerj

Miss aeroflirt I thought you had an account...

Miss aeroflirt

I thought you had an account with Edam Stores. You know the ones who sell big knickers.

Didnt know Harvey Nix went upto a size 20, but I thnk M&S now cater for the more rotund...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th May 2003, 21:03
Replies: 15
Views: 4,118
Posted By ukhomerj

At the request of Miss Aeroflirt

Now I would like to make it perfectly clear, 100%, with no ambiguities, this is tongue firmly in cheek and nowhere else.

So please check your sense of humour quotient before responding with your...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th May 2003, 17:44
Replies: 15
Views: 4,118
Posted By ukhomerj

As a so caled "Captain of Industry" (only time I...

As a so caled "Captain of Industry" (only time I will be one) I am often advising my distributors on the kind of skills required by their staff.
Cabin Crew should have a wide range of transferable...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2003, 17:05
Replies: 15
Views: 1,736
Posted By ukhomerj

Apologies for the delay in responding to the many...

Apologies for the delay in responding to the many invitations and posts, but holidays interrupted PPRUNE viewing.

I hope to take up a few offers, and I agree with one of the posts that some time...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th May 2003, 16:24
Replies: 163
Views: 46,921
Posted By ukhomerj

Had to throw ten pence worth in here- Air 2000...

Had to throw ten pence worth in here- Air 2000 uniform. SHOCKING pink, looked OK on the ladies, but I pitied the poor bloke in his shocking pink shirt.

Best ever was Malaysian Airlines about 5 or...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Apr 2003, 18:50
Replies: 15
Views: 1,736
Posted By ukhomerj

ATC Visit

Reading through one of my many PPL course books, and one of them (US based) says that its worth while contacting your local ATC to arrange a visit, in order to gain a better understanding of the ...
Forum: Questions
28th Apr 2003, 17:41
Replies: 14
Views: 3,340
Posted By ukhomerj

QFE/QNH and ILS

Why do commercial aircraft obtain the QNH on a final approach, yet when I am flying for my PPL, we ask for a QFE?

Also, why do the ATIS give warnings of posible problems with the ILS approach...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Apr 2003, 18:30
Replies: 48
Views: 4,924
Posted By ukhomerj

Well it looks as though I have been rightly told...

Well it looks as though I have been rightly told off about the safety briefing. As someone mentioned, what is 60 seconds out of my time.

So, as I am away on my holibobs on Tuesday, I will pay full...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2003, 02:00
Replies: 16
Views: 1,374
Posted By ukhomerj

I have started my PPL, and although engine...

I have started my PPL, and although engine failures are rare, they do happen. That is why you have to comolete lesson 16, simulated loss of engine and know how to calm your passengers, tell them what...
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Apr 2003, 22:31
Replies: 48
Views: 4,924
Posted By ukhomerj

I have only seen one incident of an aircraft...

I have only seen one incident of an aircraft ditching in the sea.

It was some years ago, and the plane for whatever reason, I dont remember, ditched parallel to a beach in the Caribean somewhere....
Forum: Cabin Crew
25th Apr 2003, 16:42
Replies: 48
Views: 4,924
Posted By ukhomerj

Safety issues

Millno

I do agree with you. But what you do have to realise is, many times I am a passenger with the same people, on the same airline, on the same route.

Now I always check which exit is...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Apr 2003, 21:51
Replies: 48
Views: 4,924
Posted By ukhomerj

I love you Aeroflirt.

Aeroflirt

I was not toadying to British crew, it is what I believe to be true.

Some years ago I used to do a lot of long haul to the Far East. Now anyone who has travelled extensively over...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Apr 2003, 05:26
Replies: 48
Views: 4,924
Posted By ukhomerj

Aeroflirt, you asked for it so here goes: ...

Aeroflirt, you asked for it so here goes:

Trolleys : Now i am a big lad (tall I mean) and sometimes i just dont fit in the crummy little space given, now I know I am in for a big fall here, but...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Apr 2003, 21:40
Replies: 48
Views: 4,924
Posted By ukhomerj

Ladies ladies please, I think "we" the...

Ladies ladies please,

I think "we" the general punters were only asking what would make your life better from us. I was not and do not want to start an argument between you all. I for one dont...
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Apr 2003, 19:20
Replies: 48
Views: 4,924
Posted By ukhomerj

On the theme of treating crew, I read with...

On the theme of treating crew, I read with interest the comments about the food tray, and I will make a conscious effort to flatten the contents. But I do haveone question. I tend to fly a lot of...
Forum: Questions
23rd Apr 2003, 19:01
Replies: 11
Views: 1,747
Posted By ukhomerj

Update on flight details

We have received the tickets, and the flight is an Air 2000 from Manchester to Gatwick, collect more passengers, then off to sunny Crete.
So this begs the question, what sort of turn around time...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2003, 23:48
Replies: 37
Views: 2,672
Posted By ukhomerj

I have been around flight sims for many years,...

I have been around flight sims for many years, even had the first Microsot Flight Sim. I must have spent thousands on them over the years, whilst I was simming two of my friends had the real lessons,...
Forum: Questions
16th Apr 2003, 15:14
Replies: 11
Views: 1,747
Posted By ukhomerj

Flight deck visit

Can someone please advise me on the best way to ensure a flight deck visit. I understand that sinced 9/11 life at airlines has changed dramatically, but are visits at the discretion of the Captain.
...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2003, 06:26
Replies: 30
Views: 3,427
Posted By ukhomerj

As a frequent business traveller to the USA, and...

As a frequent business traveller to the USA, and a PPL student, I too am looking for a new headset. Would it be cheaper to purchase one in the USA, or would there be warranty issues etc.
I know that...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Apr 2003, 20:18
Replies: 15
Views: 5,664
Posted By ukhomerj

A quick question

As a very eager and new PPL student, can you guys please answer a question I have had for a long time.

When you issue a squawk code to an aircraft, how are these codes generated. Are they...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2003, 18:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By ukhomerj

Andrew Thanks for that, it looks a lot...

Andrew

Thanks for that, it looks a lot better than my attempt at a Excel spreadsheet.
Will spend some time tonight trying to upload my entries.

Cheers
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Apr 2003, 18:10
Replies: 1
Views: 643
Posted By ukhomerj

Advice required

I am a young 40 yr old just starting to take my PPL. With only 10 hours under my belt, I have decided that 1) I am too old to be an airline pilot, 2) I could not take the pay cut to be a FO and...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2003, 17:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By ukhomerj

Electronic Logbook

I am sure this has been asked before, so apologies.

Are there any shareware programs available for creating an electronic logbook to not only back up my paper version, but also to use as diary...
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