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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Oct 2008, 00:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By Airist

Thanks, TH. That's extremely helpful.

Thanks, TH. That's extremely helpful.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2008, 08:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By Airist

Thanks, AB. But my question wasn't what the...

Thanks, AB. But my question wasn't what the expressions mean, but whether anyone knows their origins or earliest use.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Oct 2008, 16:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By Airist

"Harry Clampers" ... eh, what?

Apologies if this has come up before, but does anyone know the origin of the term "Harry Clampers" for a thick fog / carp vis? The question came up in a group of varying ages and backgrounds and...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Sep 2008, 15:56
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,139,627
Posted By Airist

I haven't read the whole thread, so apologies if...

I haven't read the whole thread, so apologies if this has been asked before.

But re "BA038 - The Truth About Flight BA038" : WHY is it "baloney", please? I don't expect chapter and verse, just one...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Nov 2007, 23:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,982
Posted By Airist

Congrats, Charliecho! Sure you deserve it and...

Congrats, Charliecho!
Sure you deserve it and sure you'll have a ball. If you get the chance, do let us know how you get on. :D
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2007, 22:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,223
Posted By Airist

I found that book to be worse than useless. It's...

I found that book to be worse than useless. It's confusing, or just plain wrong, on many topics. I'd warn anyone off it -- I'd suggest you go back to your ATPL notes if you feel in need of a crib.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2007, 09:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,982
Posted By Airist

Have a sim ride with Aurigny shortly. On a 737,...

Have a sim ride with Aurigny shortly. On a 737, at Alteon. Anyone been there and done that?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2006, 09:04
Replies: 1,126
Views: 638,567
Posted By Airist

EGTE

Anyone bouncing their way out of Exeter who would be willing to have along a CPL/IR with low hours, please let me know. Would be interested in any sort of flight and willing to contribute in any...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Nov 2005, 01:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,739
Posted By Airist

Pedantry..?

747 DW, interesting comments. But you say "India does not except ex-pat F/Os.." Do you mean "except", or "accept"? It changes the whole sense of the point you are making.

(Eats, shoots and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Nov 2005, 10:19
Replies: 96
Views: 10,669
Posted By Airist

... No-one's been having a personal go at the...

... No-one's been having a personal go at the lad. At least, I don't think so.
But he seems to forget that he is very privileged to be where he is. There are a lot of people out there who haven't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Nov 2005, 21:50
Replies: 96
Views: 10,669
Posted By Airist

I tend to agree re the "real world' alternative,...

I tend to agree re the "real world' alternative, Kengineer. I would have been interested to read a first-hand tale of someone struggling to get through by fair means or foul, while funding the rest...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Nov 2005, 11:21
Replies: 96
Views: 10,669
Posted By Airist

Isn't the real point here, and the one Airpilot...

Isn't the real point here, and the one Airpilot was originally making, that this wee tyke sees his future as being either in the RHS of some posh jet, or a fate worse than death, "behind a counter"?...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Nov 2005, 20:42
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By Airist

I've noticed the same thing. I don't have...

I've noticed the same thing. I don't have broadband, but Yahoo mail has always been about as slow as everything else and perfectly acceptable. But today, it's got silly; several minutes just to open...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Nov 2005, 11:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,580
Posted By Airist

Porchini, if I had a spare million or two, you...

Porchini, if I had a spare million or two, you could have them! Thanks. Because of course, the battle now is to stay positive...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Nov 2005, 17:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,580
Posted By Airist

Skyway, I must've not been quite clear. The...

Skyway, I must've not been quite clear. The original question was about a second chance with the same airline The question of my sanity is another one altogether.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Nov 2005, 14:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,580
Posted By Airist

Not wishing to interrupt the congrats to FF.......

Not wishing to interrupt the congrats to FF.... But Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm still licking my wounds, but feel a lot more optimistic. I'll be baaaaaaack........... :cool:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2005, 13:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,580
Posted By Airist

Question Once a Reject, always a Reject? Second attempts.

Have just had a rejection from an outfit I really wanted to work for. :{ My own fault; I have very low hours and the sim check was one extended brain-fart. But it still hurts. :{

I really DO...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2005, 18:56
Replies: 58
Views: 6,486
Posted By Airist

I'm with Stafford on this. If this person was a...

I'm with Stafford on this. If this person was a friend, the only thing that explains his attitude was pathetic macho envy. I mean, hell, if we're going to run with the stamp collection comparison:...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Nov 2005, 18:48
Replies: 31
Views: 6,940
Posted By Airist

Wow. Such a relief it worked out OK. Hear...

Wow. Such a relief it worked out OK.

Hear hear to the congrats to ATC; even with my very limited experience, I've had enough Aaaaagh! moments -- all either self-inflicted or imagined --- to know...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Sep 2005, 10:41
Replies: 241
Views: 46,938
Posted By Airist

OKC, yes, that's the pessimistic view. It could...

OKC, yes, that's the pessimistic view. It could happen. But the flip side of that is that you could equally well end up making a great impression, then having the right conversation with the right...
Forum: Middle East
16th Jul 2005, 15:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By Airist

Thanks all. It was worth asking. :uhoh:

Thanks all. It was worth asking. :uhoh:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Jul 2005, 18:20
Replies: 1
Views: 714
Posted By Airist

FI(R) training in Middle East

To duplicate my post on the Middle East forum: Does anyone know of any flying schools in the region, ideally Bahrain, where I could do an FI(R) rating?

Thanks.
Forum: Middle East
8th Jul 2005, 16:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By Airist

Instructor training in Bahrain

Does anyone know of any flying schools in Bahrain where I could do an FI(R) rating?

... and Yes, I have run a search, but nothing seems to cover it.

Thanks
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Mar 2005, 09:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,568
Posted By Airist

Phil, take your point about reading the specs and...

Phil, take your point about reading the specs and getting your approach accurate and germane. But we job-seekers do have to take the hour requirements with a pinch of salt. Of course employers are...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2005, 11:05
Replies: 122
Views: 17,564
Posted By Airist

Isn't one element of the age discrimination thing...

Isn't one element of the age discrimination thing simply that it's just another excuse to eliminate a number of candidates? It's rare that the megapiles of CVs are actually vetted by pilots. It's...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jan 2005, 20:25
Replies: 13
Views: 1,496
Posted By Airist

RichT, I've read your post, hauled my Optimism...

RichT, I've read your post, hauled my Optimism down from the attic, dusted it, put in a few screws here and there and lo! it's almost as good as new. I've been following this thread with masochistic...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jan 2005, 07:25
Replies: 13
Views: 1,496
Posted By Airist

See all that, Scroggs. But if you were running...

See all that, Scroggs. But if you were running one of said Commuter or Cargo lines, would you opt for the very young lad with no experience of anything but school and flight training, or the former...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Jan 2005, 07:21
Replies: 13
Views: 1,496
Posted By Airist

Offspring, those of us with enough experience to...

Offspring, those of us with enough experience to create a perceived possible CRM problem will also have enough maturity to ensure it doesn't happen! I am well aware that when I do finally get into...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jan 2005, 08:38
Replies: 13
Views: 1,496
Posted By Airist

Viking, I would love to believe airlines evaluate...

Viking, I would love to believe airlines evaluate CVs at all. I get the strong impression "evaluation" takes the form of a lob into the bin. Or, if you're very lucky, a passing glance at the Total...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jan 2005, 16:51
Replies: 45
Views: 7,173
Posted By Airist

Wow. You got to Page 2, PiperT? I attempted it,...

Wow. You got to Page 2, PiperT? I attempted it, only to find myself being thanked for "re-submitting" my application. So that was it. Page One, and in it goes.

But: Hang on Logans, there's a lot...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Oct 2004, 22:14
Replies: 20
Views: 7,402
Posted By Airist

Tackled the online form. Got two pages done;...

Tackled the online form. Got two pages done; don't know if that was the norm. It unilaterally submitted itself before I could get any further. There was nothing at all about good eggery, as someone's...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2004, 21:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By Airist

Thanks BS, but I was thinking more in terms of...

Thanks BS, but I was thinking more in terms of hiring something PA28/C150 ish.
mazzy1026 : Thanks too. I'll look into that one.

Just can't resist the idea of an aerial tour of some of those...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2004, 15:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By Airist

Flexing the PPL in Malta

In a fortnight's time, I've a chance to spend a few days in Malta. Can anyone suggest good places to hire an aircraft from, and/or places to fly to, or over?

It'll be my first ever visit.

And...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jul 2004, 19:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,601
Posted By Airist

The website invites you to "register". This...

The website invites you to "register". This involves filling in some basic details like hours. Not wishing to sound too Zen, but: Is this an Application?
I can't find any other type of form.
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2004, 17:28
Replies: 15
Views: 1,767
Posted By Airist

I'm a pilot wannabe (got the licences, not the...

I'm a pilot wannabe (got the licences, not the job) who is fascinated by what ATCOs do. And I know I simply couldn't do it. Don't have that kind of mind or temperament. If it were just a matter of...
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