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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Nov 2008, 11:28
Replies: 1,074
Views: 308,877
Posted By Pontious

4567 Why so suprised to see another 767...

4567

Why so suprised to see another 767 coming? IMHO they need a total of 5 763ER's & 2 B752's as well as standising on the B737-700/738's & staying away from the B739.

After speaking to mates...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2008, 00:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,773
Posted By Pontious

GBZ Absolutely brilliant but me thinks thou...

GBZ

Absolutely brilliant but me thinks thou hast spent too much time in the Falkies!
:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2008, 11:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,773
Posted By Pontious

A big THANK YOU to the guys at MPN!!!!!

I just wanted to express my gratitude to the various aircrews, namely 'Eagle 1 & 2' for escorting us into MPN on monday, The RN Lynx crew who were doing positively unbelieveable things in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2008, 00:21
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

Oh Perleeeese, BEagle! ...

Oh Perleeeese, BEagle!
No 'personal attack' was intended. But you have to admit, I wasn't the only poster to notice a certain 'tinge' of vociferous challenge, bordering...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2008, 00:45
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

BEagle I think your photo may be a little...

BEagle

I think your photo may be a little dated. There's a pair of 'blisters' either side of the runway about halfway between the 90 degree left turn & the end of the runway nowadays.

I agree...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2008, 00:37
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

I'm afraid not,Tspark. :ok:

I'm afraid not,Tspark.
:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2008, 23:00
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

BEagle You have to make a 90 turn whichever...

BEagle

You have to make a 90 turn whichever tactic you use but mine works just fine & I'll continue to use it but I heartedly agree about the calibre of the pax- MOD pax are gems compared to 'The...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2008, 21:05
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

On the contrary, BEagle, we elect to use the 90...

On the contrary, BEagle, we elect to use the 90 degree turn off because the 'Follow Me' is usually parked on 'B'. After successfully catching the 'hump' & maximising efficient braking we prefer to...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2008, 15:54
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

BEagle I took off last week from the...

BEagle

I took off last week from the westerly runway and turned left due to:

a) The high ground to the North West that causes the rotors.
b) ATC cleared us to "...take off with a left turn...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2008, 19:39
Replies: 40
Views: 16,907
Posted By Pontious

FOK I wasn't saying you were totally nieve,...

FOK

I wasn't saying you were totally nieve, just possibly a little.

I'm simply uneasy about the the fact that the postings on here are read by Journo's & that they try to 'follow up' leads by...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2008, 18:36
Replies: 40
Views: 16,907
Posted By Pontious

Islasdad, You're absolutely spot on....

Islasdad,
You're absolutely spot on.

FOK,
I fear you may be a little nieve as to the potential damage media speculators such as PaddyPower can wield. I watched the threads build...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2008, 18:31
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

Oh yes! Live, Large & Unleashed! Coming to you...

Oh yes! Live, Large & Unleashed! Coming to you all the way from TriStar Village!
:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2008, 11:25
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

Albertoli Oh really...? :ok:

Albertoli

Oh really...?
:ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2008, 11:14
Replies: 40
Views: 16,907
Posted By Pontious

Albertoli Well spotted. One of our 767's was...

Albertoli

Well spotted. One of our 767's was at LTN for a while & now another one has taken its place. It's a phenomenon called 'Maintenance'. Aircraft need routine scheduled checks or minor...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2008, 20:11
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

Basic but comfortable but the craic is mighty! ...

Basic but comfortable but the craic is mighty!
:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2008, 21:08
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

One of the Cabin Crew Seniors posted some on his...

One of the Cabin Crew Seniors posted some on his Facebook page but I can't link it on to here. It is a cracking trip. I'm away on wednesday night for my second one. I can't wait.
:ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Oct 2008, 10:01
Replies: 40
Views: 16,907
Posted By Pontious

PAYE- T's& C's could be tweaked with Critical...

PAYE- T's& C's could be tweaked with Critical Illness/ Health Insurance & Loss of Licence Cover but days off are cast in stone.

Contractors- Money could be improved a bit especially as a...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2008, 22:24
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

Each crew operates BZZ-ASI-MPN-ASI-BZZ on a...

Each crew operates BZZ-ASI-MPN-ASI-BZZ on a 12-day-away pattern. At any one time in ASI they'll be 2 crews. each waiting to op' their respective sectors either downbound from the UK heading south or...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Oct 2008, 22:12
Replies: 1,074
Views: 308,877
Posted By Pontious

And why should they, Scotsunflyer? I can't...

And why should they, Scotsunflyer?

I can't imagine the MoD would be too enthralled that their dedicated aircraft is being used to bail out the 'bucket & spade' side GSM's operation.

They just...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Oct 2008, 18:19
Replies: 40
Views: 16,907
Posted By Pontious

Tonka I think you'll find you are...

Tonka

I think you'll find you are mis-informed. I think you'll find they weren't one of the first, a one of the MAN based biggies had theirs revoked in the late 90's. GSM handed theirs in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2008, 01:53
Replies: 1,074
Views: 308,877
Posted By Pontious

No Skippy. The airfields pose no performance...

No Skippy.

The airfields pose no performance penalties whatsoever. So what is the crux, thrust or point of the case you are trying to make?

Occasionally the B757 can make it direct GLA-MCO/SFB...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2008, 21:51
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

Thanks for that, Torque. I've just seen the guy...

Thanks for that, Torque. I've just seen the guy from the Fire Section & asked him to expand on his comments & he meant the increased number of rotations.

Nantucket'

I sincerely apologise. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2008, 09:44
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

Hi Brain, I never saw the schedule...

Hi Brain,
I never saw the schedule that OMNI (the previous charterers) flew. All I know is that whereas their service was 3 services every 2 weeks, ours are 2 services every week, leaving...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2008, 20:08
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

Nantucket Sleighride, ...

Nantucket Sleighride,
It isn't rumour, it's fact. I positioned the said aircraft from LTN-MAN for more work on the corrosion.

Now was that a general attempt at a...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2008, 08:12
Replies: 283
Views: 94,258
Posted By Pontious

I brought the monday morning service into here...

I brought the monday morning service into here (ASI) & the pax were very complimentary. In the Senior NCO's & Officer's Mess's last night people were approaching us & making favourable rumblings. It...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Oct 2008, 09:09
Replies: 1,074
Views: 308,877
Posted By Pontious

Yes, Oli', I think 'OD will be GLA based...

Yes, Oli',

I think 'OD will be GLA based operating the SFB (1x weekly away Mon-Weds) with the rest of the week covering 'PT in the eventuality of it having to go to the hangar for a scheduled...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Oct 2008, 00:06
Replies: 1,074
Views: 308,877
Posted By Pontious

Porrohman Yes. I did one. I think the load...

Porrohman

Yes. I did one. I think the load was about 50-60 pax outbound from GLA-SFB but we were full back (180 pax/ 2 class config.) & made it both ways non-stop with no problems.

I flew a few...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Oct 2008, 23:38
Replies: 1,074
Views: 308,877
Posted By Pontious

Afterdark Yes it will. Regardless of which...

Afterdark

Yes it will. Regardless of which aircraft it is ('OD or 'PT). 'FG has had a complete cabin re-furb' but that'll be tied up on the Falklands Islands run from the mid-late October.

'PT...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Oct 2008, 20:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By Pontious

Probably keeping out of the way of the headwinds...

Probably keeping out of the way of the headwinds on the North Atlantic.
:ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Sep 2008, 23:12
Replies: 1,382
Views: 263,313
Posted By Pontious

'JM is operating on a contract from BHX to...

'JM is operating on a contract from BHX to Amritsar for W08/09 then UK-YHM for S09.

'FG is absolutely spotless & sporting a brand new interior with an 'airborne surgery'. It will be long term...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Sep 2008, 20:26
Replies: 1,382
Views: 263,313
Posted By Pontious

Sorry, Pop. Point taken. YHM, Try: ...

Sorry, Pop. Point taken.

YHM,
Try:
Loyal/Know a fair bit/Wiley I would say all 3 of those, & I stand by my remarks, at least your friend still has a job & is able to pay her...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Sep 2008, 19:59
Replies: 1,382
Views: 263,313
Posted By Pontious

hamiltonyhm I find your last 2 postings...

hamiltonyhm

I find your last 2 postings quite contradictory. In your second post, you say that the 'ask backs' were desperate to come back because they couldn't find anything else-If I were them...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Sep 2008, 19:27
Replies: 1,382
Views: 263,313
Posted By Pontious

Mr@SpottyM Your theory is correct. Any idea...

Mr@SpottyM

Your theory is correct. Any idea on a date for the ferry flight? I'm on a block of standbys & days off but have asked crewing to put me on the flight regardless.


Skipness

If you...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Sep 2008, 16:51
Replies: 1,382
Views: 263,313
Posted By Pontious

Chickenstrips I tried exactly the same but...

Chickenstrips

I tried exactly the same but the supervisor on the UK phone number for PaddyPower wouldn't take my bet either... suprise! Suprise!

Skippy

I apologise if you thought I was 'name...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Sep 2008, 06:37
Replies: 1,382
Views: 263,313
Posted By Pontious

4567 Re: 737 to YVR!? I don't think it...

4567

Re: 737 to YVR!?

I don't think it went to YVR as it isn't the correct flight number. GSM 940 doesn't 'ring any bells' as an ex-MAN departure so it may be a 'feeder'.

I know the 757 did...
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