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Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2019, 19:01
Replies: 864
Views: 1,088,062
Posted By Paul Wilson

Tame compared to others, but as a Pax on a C208B,...

Tame compared to others, but as a Pax on a C208B, from Dar to Zanzibar, safety brief consisted of pilot turning around and saying "Zanzibar 20 minutes"
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Mar 2019, 12:46
Replies: 22
Views: 11,767
Posted By Paul Wilson

Bluewolf, That is the problem then, and where...

Bluewolf,
That is the problem then, and where you should be focusing your efforts. My field does have people in the same job for years and it is a failure of the organisations that I supply to...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Mar 2019, 21:21
Replies: 22
Views: 11,767
Posted By Paul Wilson

Another way to look at it, is to compare the...

Another way to look at it, is to compare the situation to renting or leasing a car.

I can lease a Ford Focus for £245/month. This ties me into a 3 year contract. (Similar in some ways to hiring a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Dec 2018, 21:42
Replies: 19
Views: 7,373
Posted By Paul Wilson

It's worth noting, that it's your home address,...

It's worth noting, that it's your home address, and not work address that makes the difference in regards to taxation in Scotland
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jun 2018, 23:05
Replies: 71
Views: 11,407
Posted By Paul Wilson

As regulars at Stansted we actually find that we...

As regulars at Stansted we actually find that we probably spend less due to the circuitous route. The good lady likes to get through to the departure area, get settled then perhaps do a bit of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Apr 2018, 20:53
Replies: 22
Views: 5,650
Posted By Paul Wilson

I would suppose that the routes it would make...

I would suppose that the routes it would make more sense on are the ultra long haul ones. On these weight is a huge factor and therefore cargo capacity limited, but you are carrying around a bunch of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Oct 2017, 09:39
Replies: 559
Views: 591,046
Posted By Paul Wilson

As a complete non expert, I seriously doubt they...

As a complete non expert, I seriously doubt they would be running the replacement engine. Would make the whole job significantly harder. Given the damage done, to hang an engine you are principally...
Forum: Questions
20th Jan 2017, 20:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,236
Posted By Paul Wilson

Thanks very much, I was certain that would be the...

Thanks very much, I was certain that would be the case, but you never know. I'm guessing a pile of USD would never go amiss in these situations. I would also assume they would take extra crew, for...
Forum: Questions
18th Jan 2017, 09:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,236
Posted By Paul Wilson

Evacuation flights - fuel

Given the situation in Gambia, and the Thomas Cook evacuation flights, I would be interested to know how you plan fuel for these flights.

Is it a case of filling up to the maximum ex-UK? On the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Jul 2016, 13:55
Replies: 33
Views: 8,825
Posted By Paul Wilson

Sometime in the 1980's at John Lewis in Oxford...

Sometime in the 1980's at John Lewis in Oxford St., 2 chaps go into the carpet department and roll up a 12ft x 9ft Chinese rug, worth around £1000. Tape it up, then over the shoulders and down the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Nov 2015, 16:42
Replies: 18
Views: 4,013
Posted By Paul Wilson

Absolutely agreed, I suppose the point is that...

Absolutely agreed, I suppose the point is that fuel is the probably the lowest of the costs involved, in fact there may even be a net benefit fuel wise, as old tech individual screens probably draw...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Nov 2015, 15:29
Replies: 18
Views: 4,013
Posted By Paul Wilson

Assuming a power factor of 1 (worst case) a 777...

Assuming a power factor of 1 (worst case) a 777 IDG supplies 120kW. 300 seat back units charging 300 phones/tablets/laptops at an assumed 5v and 2A requires 10W each. For 300 outlets that is 3kW,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2015, 21:00
Replies: 8
Views: 5,103
Posted By Paul Wilson

There have been instances in the past (and...

There have been instances in the past (and probably present) of agencies emblazoned with ATOL stickers on the windows selling non-ATOL protected holidays.
My understanding is for ATOL protection you...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Feb 2015, 06:59
Replies: 23
Views: 12,567
Posted By Paul Wilson

Change the expiry date?

Change the expiry date?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th May 2014, 22:52
Replies: 18
Views: 4,121
Posted By Paul Wilson

Much appreciated advice, I shall send her the...

Much appreciated advice, I shall send her the link to this page. Unfortunately Mr Mac the trips to Cape Town are unconnected to her contracting, and coming out of her own pocket! I'm unsure whether...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th May 2014, 21:00
Replies: 18
Views: 4,121
Posted By Paul Wilson

Flying to South Africa 11 (yes 11) times in a year

A friend needs to fly to Cape Town eleven times over the next year. Now she works as a contractor so needs to minimise time not at work (paid an hourly rate))
My query is which airline would she...
Forum: Questions
12th Aug 2013, 20:39
Replies: 66
Views: 17,362
Posted By Paul Wilson

To give an idea of what you do with a bit of...

To give an idea of what you do with a bit of fuel, an example from my dad's first job as a petrol station attendant. (Same principle applies)
Local cement firm had an account, ran about 40 cement...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th May 2013, 16:22
Replies: 37
Views: 8,593
Posted By Paul Wilson

Mark, it all depends on your level of pride. I'm...

Mark, it all depends on your level of pride. I'm sure there was a plastic bag in your luggage, if only the hotel laundry ones (as far as I can see the only use of these is to keep your dirty stuff...
Forum: Questions
20th Jul 2010, 00:20
Replies: 46
Views: 9,561
Posted By Paul Wilson

Not crew, but having some thoughts - ...

Not crew, but having some thoughts -

Cleaning has to be an issue, it needs to be done, but can be noisy. Perhaps rather than big corridors of rooms, have smaller ones, but more of them. Think...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Jul 2010, 21:56
Replies: 146
Views: 26,332
Posted By Paul Wilson

16? At 16 (admitidly close to 17) I...

16?

At 16 (admitidly close to 17) I organised and booked tickets for myself LHR - JFK - Pittsburgh - St. Louis. then back St Louis - Pittsburgh - Rochester, NY - JFK - LHR. All on my lonesome.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2010, 21:34
Replies: 49
Views: 17,332
Posted By Paul Wilson

Just something to remember about listed side...

Just something to remember about listed side effects of any drug. They are reported effects that a sample group of patients experienced. Now if you are taking a drug to stop your knee turning green,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Jan 2010, 22:21
Replies: 11
Views: 1,766
Posted By Paul Wilson

I work in recruitment in a different but highly...

I work in recruitment in a different but highly paying field.
A few words about the industry in general that may or may not apply to your industry.

Nail down everything before you start, there is...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Sep 2009, 17:52
Replies: 41
Views: 10,470
Posted By Paul Wilson

Having read many a contract, and numerous...

Having read many a contract, and numerous business letters the first line of the "report" says it all.


What it does NOT say is
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Apr 2008, 14:34
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By Paul Wilson

I remember reading a sales book a good few years...

I remember reading a sales book a good few years ago, the author was recounting a tale of getting quotes on having a ship built in Scotland and Japan, the Scots were busy negotiating the penalty...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Mar 2008, 23:56
Replies: 101
Views: 12,454
Posted By Paul Wilson

I get similar messages when using my mobile to...

I get similar messages when using my mobile to PPrune, have to log back in every 5-10 mins or so, I'm using opera mini, on an htc handheld computer/phone thingy. It might have something to do with...
Forum: Questions
9th Feb 2008, 11:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By Paul Wilson

Santa Pod drag strip has got some sort of jet...

Santa Pod drag strip has got some sort of jet engine attached to a small truck to dry the drag strip surface after rain.
Don't think that qualifies as being environmentally friendly;)
Forum: Questions
8th Feb 2008, 18:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,523
Posted By Paul Wilson

You could use one of the many online unit...

You could use one of the many online unit converters.
You could google Kg to Lbs conversion
You could look on your bathroom scales
Or you could ask here:ugh:

Multiply kilos by 2.2, for an...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2008, 15:37
Replies: 68
Views: 25,760
Posted By Paul Wilson

I believe the US Navy ran some Hawks off their...

I believe the US Navy ran some Hawks off their carriers, could be wrong though
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Jan 2008, 20:17
Replies: 53
Views: 15,399
Posted By Paul Wilson

Perhaps you missed Dannys missive about server...

Perhaps you missed Dannys missive about server capacity last week, which went something like.

New server is scheduled for a couple of weeks time.

Wow this crash at Heathrow has generated some...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2007, 10:39
Replies: 20
Views: 3,903
Posted By Paul Wilson

If your worried about the chaps in black Omegas,...

If your worried about the chaps in black Omegas, just create a new username that you only use at work, and only for reading not for posting. That has always worked for me in similar situations.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2007, 21:23
Replies: 206
Views: 36,712
Posted By Paul Wilson

On the legality of seniority lists in the EU....

On the legality of seniority lists in the EU. John Lewis (a UK department store and supermarket group) has a benefit of 6 months off on full pay (7 and a half if you add normal holiday) after 25...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2007, 21:57
Replies: 27
Views: 4,943
Posted By Paul Wilson

Considering that for about £4 each you can buy an...

Considering that for about £4 each you can buy an indicator valve cap for auto tyres, that pops out a red indicator if the pressure drops below around 30 psi, I'm surprised no one has made them for...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2007, 21:36
Replies: 54
Views: 14,410
Posted By Paul Wilson

A back of the fag packet calculation for a...

A back of the fag packet calculation for a typical LoCo 2 hour sector. Crew cost per year £120,000 for a max of 900 hours. Therefore £133 per flight hour, so going to single crew would save £133 on a...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2007, 18:20
Replies: 20
Views: 5,723
Posted By Paul Wilson

Although I accept there are differences in the...

Although I accept there are differences in the airline world from the outside world, it should be noted that promotion on seniority has been abandoned by err... just about everyone except the...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Apr 2007, 21:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
Posted By Paul Wilson

For your first question there is a thread on just...

For your first question there is a thread on just this subject on this page a few posts down.
As for your second question a flight crew would consist of a Captain and a First Officer, or a Captain,...
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