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Search: Posts Made By: LLuke
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Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2015, 12:30
Replies: 126
Views: 63,495
Posted By LLuke

I bought my house next to a quiet railroad ;-)

I bought my house next to a quiet railroad ;-)
Forum: Middle East
8th Mar 2015, 17:26
Replies: 44
Views: 17,099
Posted By LLuke

Here goes my point of view :} Nobody claims...

Here goes my point of view :}

Nobody claims that the ME3 shouldn't exist. But it became a oversubsidized industry with unlimited access to free financing resulting in a world dominance that was...
Forum: Middle East
24th Dec 2014, 15:52
Replies: 142
Views: 66,313
Posted By LLuke

Question for the GCAA should be: what's the added...

Question for the GCAA should be: what's the added (safety?) benefit of these extra tests?
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2013, 08:03
Replies: 406
Views: 117,470
Posted By LLuke

I am not familiar with the exact in and outs of...

I am not familiar with the exact in and outs of Ryanair, but isn't there somewhere a union or other legal vehicle that represents Ryanair pilots, but is fully independent from Ryanair, and can backup...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2012, 07:13
Replies: 40
Views: 27,536
Posted By LLuke

The family threats are entertaining, and Italy is...

The family threats are entertaining, and Italy is a passionate country, but I don't believe them.

I am more thinking about subtle incapacitation due to fatigue...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Aug 2012, 16:40
Replies: 1
Views: 1,272
Posted By LLuke

Repair & checks for damage caused by bad WX...

Repair & checks for damage caused by bad WX passing by while parked on the ground.

All hangar space occupied by other a/c that got damaged during same bad WX
Forum: Middle East
9th Jul 2011, 12:51
Replies: 23
Views: 9,140
Posted By LLuke

Why should hotel's pay for this? Although a...

Why should hotel's pay for this?

Although a noble idea, it would be better to raise the wages or to increase government benefits (==increase taxes) for the poor to be able to maintain a minimum...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Apr 2011, 12:31
Replies: 15
Views: 6,337
Posted By LLuke

Why-on-earth would anyone ever move from SIA to...

Why-on-earth would anyone ever move from SIA to EK :confused:
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Apr 2010, 21:55
Replies: 24
Views: 10,279
Posted By LLuke

I wouldn't worry about the tires. I'd expect...

I wouldn't worry about the tires.

I'd expect most heat to be coming from the brakes. Transfer of energy to the tires will take some time. By the time the fuses pop, you'll standing still already....
Forum: Middle East
24th Jan 2010, 13:29
Replies: 77
Views: 20,971
Posted By LLuke

You don't have the right to ask for an attorney? ...

You don't have the right to ask for an attorney?

If authorities/police have any questions about a flight, I would always refer to 'the company'.

It happens too many times that silly...
Forum: Middle East
5th Dec 2009, 09:52
Replies: 218
Views: 72,093
Posted By LLuke

Ofcourse banks don't just gamble, they take...

Ofcourse banks don't just gamble, they take calculated risks. If no agreement is reached with the banks, assets will be sold due to bankrupcy. This will be interesting because the whole legal system...
Forum: Middle East
29th Nov 2009, 11:20
Replies: 218
Views: 72,093
Posted By LLuke

Only thing I just don't get; why did Abu Dhabi...

Only thing I just don't get; why did Abu Dhabi let this happen? They did calculate loss/win with all scenarios? Short of liquidity? Historical background?

There will be a lot of uncertainty for...
Forum: Middle East
29th Nov 2009, 10:37
Replies: 218
Views: 72,093
Posted By LLuke

I know your opininion is as valuable as mine and...

I know your opininion is as valuable as mine and I know that there are assets in DXB, just the value will be difficult to predict. In an empty city the value of a powerplant is zero. Expected future...
Forum: Middle East
29th Nov 2009, 09:24
Replies: 218
Views: 72,093
Posted By LLuke

Here's my opinion. The income is consumed by...

Here's my opinion.

The income is consumed by the debt burden. If it was that easy they already would have done it. they are digging holes to cover other ones, waiting for better times, that are...
Forum: Middle East
27th Nov 2009, 16:50
Replies: 218
Views: 72,093
Posted By LLuke

Not a very good idea in a debt loaded...

Not a very good idea in a debt loaded environment. Plenty of debts need renewal. If they can't get new loans it will all collaps.

I am curious about how those new A380's are planned to be...
Forum: Middle East
27th Nov 2009, 12:09
Replies: 218
Views: 72,093
Posted By LLuke

Funny song. Question remains: why didn't...

Funny song.

Question remains: why didn't they? Pretty sure there has been a lot of talking going on between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is damaging its own investments big time?

Credit...
Forum: Middle East
26th Nov 2009, 15:28
Replies: 218
Views: 72,093
Posted By LLuke

Still wonder if they really gain sth with this....

Still wonder if they really gain sth with this. Their investments drop in value a lot. I'd expect them to be the main investor in Dubai. It will take ages before they can cash with profit.
Forum: Middle East
26th Nov 2009, 14:56
Replies: 218
Views: 72,093
Posted By LLuke

Wonder why Abu Dhabi didn't step in with a...

Wonder why Abu Dhabi didn't step in with a helping hand? Abu Dhabi is tied a.o. strongly by investments to Dubai. Sounds equally alarming to me...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jun 2009, 23:26
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,300,147
Posted By LLuke

Would it be cheaper for passengers if they'd fly...

Would it be cheaper for passengers if they'd fly themselves :}
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th May 2009, 23:54
Replies: 161
Views: 79,266
Posted By LLuke

To all the posters participating in this thread: ...

To all the posters participating in this thread:
Thank you for sharing all the details like salary and days off and etc...:ok:

But what's the purpose of all this if you are not willing to name...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Apr 2009, 06:49
Replies: 952
Views: 524,745
Posted By LLuke

"Fatigue has already been ruled out as a factor."...

"Fatigue has already been ruled out as a factor."

I will be curious about the motivation for this one...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Apr 2009, 16:14
Replies: 128
Views: 45,179
Posted By LLuke

"I think reading and understanding the notams and...

"I think reading and understanding the notams and other information on the airport you are flying to is part of your responsibilities as an airline pilot."

Of course, like it is the responsibility...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Apr 2009, 14:27
Replies: 128
Views: 45,179
Posted By LLuke

I don't agree. Some airports have several pages...

I don't agree. Some airports have several pages of notams, while the presentation is pretty dreadful, esp without syntax highlighting. On day 4/stretch 3 during short turn arounds easily to be looked...
Forum: Middle East
21st Apr 2009, 07:03
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

No sanddude, obvious to the rest of the world, it...

No sanddude, obvious to the rest of the world, it wasn't legal, and is not condoned by any government. That's what makes it different:{ It does not make it less tragic...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Apr 2009, 11:30
Replies: 161
Views: 79,266
Posted By LLuke

No tax on daily allowance. I am now 14 years with...

No tax on daily allowance. I am now 14 years with KLM (/KLC). The annual gross total is from 2008, just checked the overview to be sure. Income is split in parts, for the amount more than 54000€, 52%...
Forum: Middle East
20th Apr 2009, 10:37
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

Now you're doing it again; this strange way of...

Now you're doing it again; this strange way of reasoning. Your also suggesting I don't care about social issues outside DXB and am not willing to look at my own back yard. Both not true, both...
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2009, 19:55
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

The (e.g.) Poles have a contract in UK, they can...

The (e.g.) Poles have a contract in UK, they can go to court together if the contract is not honoured, they can go home/resign if they don't like it any longer.

According to the various articles,...
Forum: Middle East
17th Apr 2009, 10:27
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

I fail to see where I blamed expats and their...

I fail to see where I blamed expats and their lifestyles for anything? That's what makes all the heated responses look so weird to me. I just find it strange that the government in DXB has been so...
Forum: Middle East
17th Apr 2009, 08:14
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

Only thing that puzzles me, is why the local...

Only thing that puzzles me, is why the local government doesn't do anything against it? Can't be that complex/expensive/etc...
2nd thing ofcourse is why some expats (???) would want to defend all...
Forum: Middle East
16th Apr 2009, 19:50
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

Did your airco break down :}

Did your airco break down :}
Forum: Middle East
16th Apr 2009, 19:00
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

Actually that's what makes this whole thread so...

Actually that's what makes this whole thread so pathetic: It is so easy to improve the living conditions, just check as a government that contracts are honoured, etc...

But no, lets simply deny...
Forum: Middle East
16th Apr 2009, 17:44
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

"The writer is a journalist based in Dubai" ...

"The writer is a journalist based in Dubai"

I am sure he blends in pretty well:

http://shafiur.i-edit.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/sultansaoudalqassemi1.jpg
Forum: Middle East
16th Apr 2009, 16:36
Replies: 86
Views: 17,321
Posted By LLuke

I found it here...

I found it here http://sultansq.*************/2009/04/if-you-think-dubai-is-bad-just-look-at.html (http://sultansq.*************/2009/04/if-you-think-dubai-is-bad-just-look-at.html)Hmm, wonder why...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Apr 2009, 12:03
Replies: 21
Views: 6,345
Posted By LLuke

Next to health and pressure altitude, also time...

Next to health and pressure altitude, also time is a factor. Couldn't find any examples unfortunately...
Forum: Middle East
16th Apr 2009, 11:47
Replies: 16
Views: 1,779
Posted By LLuke

Offbeat path would be down town, instead of a...

Offbeat path would be down town, instead of a mall or those tourist villages like Old Dubai. Lebanese food is always ok, with Mediterranean and Asian food my mileage varied. But if you want to see...
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