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3rd Oct 2017, 19:46
Replies: 80
Views: 26,880
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Area Radar is suffering almost as badly as the...

Area Radar is suffering almost as badly as the Towers due to manning. The problem extends out to the RN ATC branch as well as the RAF - the requirement for QNLZ (& shortly PWLS) is only exacerbating...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2012, 20:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,720
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Briefly, air traffic services at sea are provided...

Briefly, air traffic services at sea are provided by two different kinds of people:

1) 'Aircraft Controller' ratings of Leading Airman (= corporal) level on Frigates/Destroyers or Petty Officers...
22nd Feb 2008, 20:41
Replies: 65
Views: 10,093
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Hear hear... what are the London rules indeed?

Hear hear... what are the London rules indeed?
14th Nov 2007, 07:40
Replies: 3,092
Views: 210,406
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

POAC - Potential Officer Aircrew Course. A 3 day...

POAC - Potential Officer Aircrew Course. A 3 day jolly at Yeovilton/Culdrose being shown around the base and maybe getting a short flight somewhere.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jul 2007, 11:10
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,740,376
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

A few weeks ago I went to the Navy's selection...

A few weeks ago I went to the Navy's selection board to try and get in as an Air Trafficker there. They told me to come back in 12 months, which is fair enough and I have every intention of doing...
18th May 2007, 16:04
Replies: 3,092
Views: 210,406
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

05c4r, I'm trying to reply to your PM but it...

05c4r, I'm trying to reply to your PM but it won't let me... check in your forum settings that you can recieve PMs.
17th May 2007, 21:46
Replies: 3,092
Views: 210,406
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

05c4r/anyone in a similar position to him... PM...

05c4r/anyone in a similar position to him... PM me, I've been in a similar position to you and just got to the other side (i.e. post selection) now. I'll give you a bit of advice from someone who's...
13th Mar 2007, 14:15
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Navy ATC (warning - wannabe question)

I have a very similar problem to the guy who posted the "Non eligible - But i can get a civilian class 1 medical" topic. I applied to the FAA (I even passed all three aptitude tests and got a place...
Forum: Cabin Crew
13th Sep 2006, 22:53
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,316,062
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

EchoMike - best story I've read for ages. Sounds...

EchoMike - best story I've read for ages. Sounds very Southwest too!
25th Jul 2006, 22:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Thanks for all the advice so far. I am looking...

Thanks for all the advice so far. I am looking more towards some voluntary work somewhere in the world. I've been to pretty much everywhere in Europe so I undoubtedly have the 'travel bug'. I'm going...
24th Jul 2006, 15:04
Replies: 10
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Question What can I do for the next 6 months?

Hi all,

I'm at a bit of a crossroads now. I've recently finished my A Levels and I'm looking for a career in the RN. However, I can't apply to them until Jan 2007 because I had a prescription for...
30th May 2006, 09:52
Replies: 58
Views: 5,998
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

The Navy's equivalent of OASC is called AIB -...

The Navy's equivalent of OASC is called AIB - Admiralty Interview Board. Basically, it's the same sort of thing but with a more nautical theme. Also - as far as I know - RAF applicants sit their...
23rd Apr 2006, 17:53
Replies: 12
Views: 3,692
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

That's good to hear; I think a lot of the aircrew...

That's good to hear; I think a lot of the aircrew were more fed up of doing the Powerpoints than we were of listening to them... I noticed it often seemed to be a junior member of the squadron doing...
23rd Apr 2006, 08:52
Replies: 12
Views: 3,692
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

I can't be totally sure about that; it depends...

I can't be totally sure about that; it depends how often they run them I suppose. Your AFCO would be able to give you some sort of accurate answer though, I suppose.
22nd Apr 2006, 20:02
Replies: 12
Views: 3,692
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

I've been on a couple. You'll go down to...

I've been on a couple.

You'll go down to Culdrose or Yeovilton for 3 nights and stay in the wardroom (the one at Yeovilton is quite nice - very new - though the people at Culdrose don't mind...
5th Feb 2006, 15:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,166
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

RN Special Flying Award

I got a letter through the post yesterday telling me I've earnt a place on this year's Royal Navy Special Flying Award (gliding). I'm obviously over the moon because I've never flown a glider before...
8th Jan 2006, 20:42
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Re: Manchester Lounges/GB Airways

If you're familiar with BA's service you'll know what to expect. GB are a francise of BA. The flight will either be in a (fairly new) A320 or A321 with 31"-34" pitch depending on where you sit. For a...
8th Jan 2006, 09:05
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Re: GB Airlines to Paphos

That's loads of time. Connecting in the North terminal is fairly easy and the domestic gates JER flights use are pretty central so there isn't too much walking (assuming you don't end up on a remote...
7th Jan 2006, 21:20
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Re: GB Airlines to Paphos

If your booking is all on one ticket then you'll be booked onto the next possible flight should you be delayed in getting to LGW. What times are you looking to fly? I'll let you know how realistic...
2nd Nov 2005, 14:57
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

I did think of that and I'll try it tonight but...

I did think of that and I'll try it tonight but it's a keyboard and mouse problem and the odds of 2 bits of hardware packing up at once aren't all that good. Especailly as it's newish keyboard.
2nd Nov 2005, 09:46
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Nope, not wireless. They're not USB either - they...

Nope, not wireless. They're not USB either - they just use 'normal' plugs.
31st Oct 2005, 18:42
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

I didn't click that!

I've never experienced a problem like this before and it means that this post is going to take AGES to type. Basically, I have a keyboard and mouse problem. It's occuring on and off and there seems...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Oct 2005, 20:31
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,452,538
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

A F50 captain is complaining about his routing...

A F50 captain is complaining about his routing into Amsterdam: "I'm seeing parts of Holland I've never seen before" he moaned.

ATC replied:"If you don't shut up, you'll be seeing parts of...
29th Sep 2005, 20:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,491
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

For what it's worth, the Royal Navy has a...

For what it's worth, the Royal Navy has a slightly different policy to asthma for their aircrew. You need have gone 4 years without having any symptoms. If you don't mind spending time at sea and so...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Sep 2005, 17:35
Replies: 30
Views: 11,893
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

LGW - JER may use a Speedbird callsign because it...

LGW - JER may use a Speedbird callsign because it operates as a European flight (i.e. with two classes of service instead of the single on domestics).
25th Sep 2005, 12:40
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

BA don't have any SSCI machines at AGP and you...

BA don't have any SSCI machines at AGP and you can't use the IB ones. You can use Online Checkin though and you may be print your boarding pass; if that's any good to you.
23rd Sep 2005, 19:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,031
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Jordan D - Marrakech is operated by GB Airways (a...

Jordan D - Marrakech is operated by GB Airways (a franchise) who use A320/1 aircraft in a short-haul configuration, whereas Cairo is served by mainline BA with a long-haul aircraft.
23rd Sep 2005, 15:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,031
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Just looking as this week's 'exclusive' 'offers'...

Just looking as this week's 'exclusive' 'offers' on ba.com and VNO is indeed shown as WT rather than ET.
21st Sep 2005, 12:12
Replies: 21
Views: 2,762
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

I rolled my eyes on reading the title and laughed...

I rolled my eyes on reading the title and laughed out loud about the fuel comment!

Let me deconstruct your post. ;)

If you give, for example, 110 economy passengesr £5 and 15 business...
19th Sep 2005, 15:14
Replies: 14
Views: 1,031
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

It must be a typo. I can't imagine a 777 serving...

It must be a typo. I can't imagine a 777 serving that route (because they don't).
18th Sep 2005, 18:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

american-airlines.co.uk have a BA/QF combination...

american-airlines.co.uk have a BA/QF combination for £569 from the 10th to the 20th.

ba.com will sell you the same thing for over £600. Go figure :)

qantas.co.uk will send you via FRA for...
15th Sep 2005, 14:48
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

The BA serivce starts on the 30th October. It...

The BA serivce starts on the 30th October. It flies on Mon/Tues/Thu/Sat/Sun. It's a 777 route leaving LHR at 13:50 and arriving in BLR at 05:00. The return leaves at 07:00 and arrive back in London...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th Sep 2005, 21:02
Replies: 17
Views: 2,063
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Seeming as some LGW crew are reading this thread...

Seeming as some LGW crew are reading this thread I'll mention this.

I'm only a normal passenger with Blue status who reguarly travels in Euro Traveller, yet every time you Gatwick guys & gals are...
1st Sep 2005, 10:15
Replies: 11
Views: 410,451
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Probably because the journos have jumped on the...

Probably because the journos have jumped on the title :P
1st Sep 2005, 08:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By Wannabe Flyboy

Ask at check-in. On many US -> UK routes they...

Ask at check-in. On many US -> UK routes they will take paid upgrades assuming space and catering (ha ha) is available.

Don't quote me on this but typical prices are around £200 for Y - W and £500...
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