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Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2009, 20:51
Replies: 94
Views: 12,852
Posted By skydriller

Dont worry, some of us are taking (or at least...

Dont worry, some of us are taking (or at least buying)the place back bit by bit....:E
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2009, 09:47
Replies: 94
Views: 12,852
Posted By skydriller

To Fright Level, Gorrilla, and all those who keep...

To Fright Level, Gorrilla, and all those who keep talking about CDG, Orly or Africa....You are discussing a whole different thing, And no it isnt very proffessional, AF pilots I have contact with...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2009, 08:22
Replies: 94
Views: 12,852
Posted By skydriller

In the summer months, I am increasingly finding...

In the summer months, I am increasingly finding myself using French to talk to my family in Supermarkets due to the embarassement factor of the odd "Brit Abroard" charachter wandering around talking...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2009, 16:20
Replies: 94
Views: 12,852
Posted By skydriller

NOT at an aerodrome which is clearly marked in...

NOT at an aerodrome which is clearly marked in all the flight guides and in the French AIS as "Francais Seulement/French Only" You are expected to make all calls in French at such aerodromes.
...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2009, 17:42
Replies: 158
Views: 19,273
Posted By skydriller

If 3479 individual responses (or whatever, I know...

If 3479 individual responses (or whatever, I know its a made up number!!) from different people do indeed get counted as one response because the premise of the reply is similar, then there truely is...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2009, 10:44
Replies: 158
Views: 19,273
Posted By skydriller

Who are they talking about here? If you talk to...

Who are they talking about here? If you talk to European PPLs and explain what an IMCR is, I think you will find that most of them would love to have the privelleges of an IMCR available to them.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2009, 19:31
Replies: 48
Views: 13,017
Posted By skydriller

Kinda what I was talking about, except that I...

Kinda what I was talking about, except that I would not really liken a Beech Super King Air (cruises at 250-300kts) to your average spam can.... I seem to recall a Tucano FI helped out a guy in a...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2009, 12:29
Replies: 48
Views: 13,017
Posted By skydriller

As Chopper2004 says, the French have several...

As Chopper2004 says, the French have several Armee de l'air Fennecs with machine guns and door sniper based in various locations specifically for intercepting GA types. My Aeroclub was invited to a...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2009, 15:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,181
Posted By skydriller

This is somthing you really do NOT want to do.......

This is somthing you really do NOT want to do.... I looked into changing states from the UK to France a few years ago, believe me as long as you have either an original Life UK PPL or a JAR PPL (from...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2009, 16:33
Replies: 524
Views: 226,582
Posted By skydriller

Post 'Workforce Helicopter Briefing'

I have just recieved a 'Workforce Helicopter Briefing' via my company's HSE Director, which I believe has been sent out to all Offshore personnel, but just in case it doesnt reach everyone, I know...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2009, 12:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By skydriller

They were talking about this on Breakfast TV the...

They were talking about this on Breakfast TV the other day, and I couldnt help but have a chuckle about their predicament, now they have gotten rid of GA by pricing it out :ouch:...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2009, 09:40
Replies: 76
Views: 9,158
Posted By skydriller

I think this sums up on average half of my KLM...

I think this sums up on average half of my KLM experiences, which are mostly European flights, but a smattering of international. There seems to be a difference, Ive noticed, depending upon which...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2009, 23:56
Replies: 497
Views: 154,256
Posted By skydriller

I knew nothing about the problems!!!

Im truly Amazed !!!..... If you all know this, why dont I (the guy told to wear it, check it, treat it carefully as it could save my life etc.) know about this?The Oil industry supposedly prides...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2009, 22:33
Replies: 497
Views: 154,256
Posted By skydriller

Am I alone to see withdrawal of PLBs as a real...

Am I alone to see withdrawal of PLBs as a real step backwards in safety?

As one of the guys being ferried around, I thought the whole point of the PLB was that it is Personal Locator Beacon -...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Feb 2009, 23:23
Replies: 12
Views: 1,916
Posted By skydriller

I can also see why you think you were scammed.......

I can also see why you think you were scammed....

If 40 quid was agreed and you were charged 50 then there is a problem. Like F3G if I was charged a tenner extra for every taxi ride I take in a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Dec 2008, 22:26
Replies: 64
Views: 7,295
Posted By skydriller

I have..... oddly to the same flights again and...

I have..... oddly to the same flights again and again where there is a low load factor and everyone miraculously fits onto the flight 3-4 hrs later....



:D:D:D
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2008, 03:57
Replies: 29
Views: 3,060
Posted By skydriller

Alex, its not just that you might lose your cash...

Alex, its not just that you might lose your cash in a recession, which is when historically businesses go bust, especially those that rely on others spare cash (which they no longer have in a...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2008, 03:21
Replies: 102
Views: 9,244
Posted By skydriller

If you have a moving map GPS of any type, there...

If you have a moving map GPS of any type, there is no way you will ever not know where you are while it is working. Period.



Dunno, but I do know that pretty much ALL airspace busts in the UK...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Dec 2008, 02:00
Replies: 64
Views: 7,295
Posted By skydriller

In a minute, no doubt someone will be along to...

In a minute, no doubt someone will be along to spout the old mantra of "an airline ticket is only a contract to get you to your destination at some point in the future, at the airlines descretion,...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2008, 00:13
Replies: 29
Views: 3,060
Posted By skydriller

Please listen carefully : NEVER PAY UP ...

Please listen carefully :

NEVER PAY UP FRONT!!
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2008, 20:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By skydriller

http://www.nav2000.com/pf/cartabossy_2006.asp

http://www.nav2000.com/pf/cartabossy_2006.asp
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2008, 00:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,190
Posted By skydriller

I always understood that aeroplanes can be...

I always understood that aeroplanes can be landed, you try to control the crash in a glider, but just plain CRASH a balloon wherever it decides to fall out of the sky.....:}
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Dec 2008, 21:32
Replies: 20
Views: 4,003
Posted By skydriller

Last time I flew Virgin they handed out in-flight...

Last time I flew Virgin they handed out in-flight stuff in a clear thick plastic sealable pouch with virgin logos on it. Ive been using it to put my limited toiletries in, and have yet to be stopped...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2008, 23:42
Replies: 1,224
Views: 764,078
Posted By skydriller

Wanna Haircut?

The French seem to have a thing about low level...

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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Nov 2008, 22:17
Replies: 76
Views: 12,768
Posted By skydriller

Devil Im 6ft4 and they can complain all they want, I...

Im 6ft4 and they can complain all they want, I cant help how Im built. Its not a "lifestyle choice" to be tall, as someone said was the case with fat poeple on the fat flyer thread. I reckon that on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Nov 2008, 21:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,441
Posted By skydriller

Actually, I dont understand why they do it. I...

Actually, I dont understand why they do it. I understand that internet booking and internet check-in is faster and cheaper for the airline. How can adding a seat number/letter to a boarding card cost...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jul 2008, 14:38
Replies: 32
Views: 3,057
Posted By skydriller

When I eventually got to the seating plan page I...

When I eventually got to the seating plan page I noticed that there were only a couple of free seats available..... This was 24 hrs ahead of flight time.
I wonder if they permanantly allocate...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jul 2008, 02:30
Replies: 32
Views: 3,057
Posted By skydriller

Thumbs down Internet Check-in is *****

Anyone else agree??

Just spent an hour trying to get the KLM site to let me check in......:ouch:

First it thinks I dont exist, then when it finally agrees I have an E-ticket it hangs up and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jul 2008, 12:04
Replies: 21
Views: 3,899
Posted By skydriller

I had a lock/zip/strap ripped off of my bag on my...

I had a lock/zip/strap ripped off of my bag on my last trip, I know someone was in my bag as it wasnt how I packed it and the bag is now unusable. OK, so the bag is a couple of years old now and...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jul 2008, 09:24
Replies: 152
Views: 26,292
Posted By skydriller

Wobbleplank, Thanks for the reply, thats...

Wobbleplank,

Thanks for the reply, thats reasonable and I should have made the connection of missed slot myself, as you can imagine, the way it was said by the CC didnt lead me to make the link.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2008, 09:13
Replies: 152
Views: 26,292
Posted By skydriller

KLM flight monday night, Amsterdam - Bordeaux ...

KLM flight monday night, Amsterdam - Bordeaux

1. Inital delay of 20mins, reason given by groundstaff of inbound flight delayed.
2. Everyone boards bus to go to aircraft, but then de-bussed and...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2008, 11:56
Replies: 10
Views: 992
Posted By skydriller

For the first trip maybe, then you know if they...

For the first trip maybe, then you know if they like it....

Another thing about the proposed trip of mine to the UK is that SD jr gets bored now by more than about 4-5 mins of straight and...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2008, 14:30
Replies: 52
Views: 4,532
Posted By skydriller

Has anyone tried telling the Meeja this? ...

Has anyone tried telling the Meeja this?

:hmm:
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2008, 11:29
Replies: 10
Views: 992
Posted By skydriller

SD Jr first flew in a light aeroplane with me at...

SD Jr first flew in a light aeroplane with me at 2 years old. First flight was a 10-15 minute extended circuit/joyride with another adult (his Grandad) to see how he liked it......and he loved it!!...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Jun 2008, 08:07
Replies: 16
Views: 1,157
Posted By skydriller

This sums it up for me too, so thats four of us...

This sums it up for me too, so thats four of us saying the same thing now.....

What with the increases in air traffic on the crest of the good economic times of the last 5-10 years, maybe our tiny...
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