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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Dec 2018, 21:21
Replies: 60
Views: 20,826
Posted By hector

At the time of BAF’s acquisition of the BA...

At the time of BAF’s acquisition of the BA Viscounts they obviously wanted trained crews for them and, as BA were a bit awash with pilots at the time, did a deal with BA where BA Pilots were offered...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Apr 2015, 21:17
Replies: 10
Views: 4,179
Posted By hector

It must have been a bit contagious in Alidair! I...

It must have been a bit contagious in Alidair! I remember witnessing one of their Viscounts taxiing into it's GPU at LSI sometime in the mid to late 70s. It was in the days when the terminal was at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jan 2015, 19:38
Replies: 45
Views: 47,142
Posted By hector

The strongest wind I ever landed in was 70kts in...

The strongest wind I ever landed in was 70kts in a Viscount at LSI. What was unusual about it was the steady speed and direction. All down the approach the reported winds were...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Oct 2014, 07:40
Replies: 34
Views: 10,710
Posted By hector

Thanks for the heads up, vctenderness. I would...

Thanks for the heads up, vctenderness. I would probably have missed it otherwise as BBC2 Scotland, in their wisdom, had something else on at that time.:rolleyes:

I also found his book a very...
Forum: Questions
2nd May 2011, 21:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,999
Posted By hector

Noticed Aldi selling the hard shell, box shaped...

Noticed Aldi selling the hard shell, box shaped "pilot" cases today at Ģ24.99. Just a little bit more expensive than the carrier bag.
Forum: Questions
3rd Dec 2010, 20:00
Replies: 6
Views: 5,895
Posted By hector

Could'nt agree more. By far the best system and...

Could'nt agree more. By far the best system and just needs cleaned once in a while.

Must cost a lot less than those fancy all singing/dancing contraptions that nag you to go left a bit.... right a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Mar 2010, 21:19
Replies: 3
Views: 3,322
Posted By hector

Looks like she's been scrapped.:sad: ...

Looks like she's been scrapped.:sad:


Vickers Viscount V806 G-APEY (http://website.lineone.net/~biggles200/G_APEY.htm)


Just found the relevant log book. I flew her for the first time in...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jan 2010, 17:48
Replies: 10
Views: 3,999
Posted By hector

Agree with Spooky about the black strip on the...

Agree with Spooky about the black strip on the fuselage corresponding to 4 on the trim indicator and that it's one of these practices passed down through the generations.

Quick question though....
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2009, 16:49
Replies: 40
Views: 10,912
Posted By hector

Rainboe, I never give advice....

Rainboe,



I never give advice. :rolleyes:

Following your earlier reference to time pressure and selection of HF radios, I was merely drawing your attention, with tongue in cheek, to the...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Dec 2009, 18:48
Replies: 40
Views: 10,912
Posted By hector

Yes, to dial up a frequency only takes a couple...

Yes, to dial up a frequency only takes a couple of seconds but if you do it "by the book" you would then call Stockholm Radio for example to check transmission/reception, get a Selcal check and if...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Dec 2009, 17:29
Replies: 40
Views: 10,912
Posted By hector

Rainboe, check Part A, 8.3.2.6.1 "Preflight...

Rainboe, check Part A, 8.3.2.6.1

"Preflight checks on all flights, HF radios are to be tuned....etc.":E

However, I do agree with you. There is seldom time.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Nov 2009, 17:27
Replies: 308
Views: 76,191
Posted By hector

Not so sure that would work these days, the...

Not so sure that would work these days, the operative words being "old fashioned".
It's dog eat dog in this modern global world now, whether we like it or not.
Forum: Questions
18th Oct 2009, 12:58
Replies: 31
Views: 3,930
Posted By hector

A bit disappointed there; I thought Rainboe was...

A bit disappointed there; I thought Rainboe was going to say "....and have them put down.": :E
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Aug 2009, 13:42
Replies: 20
Views: 2,557
Posted By hector

The Captainīs introductory PA has the added...

The Captainīs introductory PA has the added benefit in that at least you have heard his/her voice, even if you havenīt listened to the content.

This means that if later you are unfortunate enough...
Forum: Questions
25th Jul 2009, 12:49
Replies: 58
Views: 6,474
Posted By hector

Donīt you?:confused:

Donīt you?:confused:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jul 2009, 22:56
Replies: 18
Views: 1,299
Posted By hector

Remember an old Skipper giving the briefest of...

Remember an old Skipper giving the briefest of geography lessons between GLA and BEB.
"Skye to the right and above..........sea to the left and below......landing at Benny in 15 minutes!"
It was...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
1st Jul 2009, 22:08
Replies: 13
Views: 3,227
Posted By hector

Yes, the Captain should definately be in command...

Yes, the Captain should definately be in command and the Line Checker merely an observer until the debrief.

However....



....this reminded me of a scenario I witnessed many years ago. The...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2005, 18:04
Replies: 47
Views: 29,415
Posted By hector

Was walking the dog about a couple of miles from...

Was walking the dog about a couple of miles from the site at the time. Weather was CAVOK.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Aug 2005, 20:16
Replies: 21
Views: 4,732
Posted By hector

Many years ago (1970's) two Training Captains...

Many years ago (1970's) two Training Captains managed to write a Viscount off in marginal weather conditions. Apparently one tried to land while the other tried to go-around. Neither were...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Oct 2004, 22:49
Replies: 7
Views: 950
Posted By hector

UTR Just to give you some moral support, I...

UTR

Just to give you some moral support, I suffered from polio in the 1950's and as a result have no calf muscle on my left leg. My degree of mobility sounds similar to yours and I also walk...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th May 2004, 22:16
Replies: 12
Views: 3,127
Posted By hector

Just to confirm what 767EUROPE says, the old Air...

Just to confirm what 767EUROPE says, the old Air Holland/Holland Excel management can not be trusted.....as I found out to my cost! Broken promises and lies are all you'll get from them.
I posted a...
Forum: Middle East
8th May 2004, 22:25
Replies: 13
Views: 2,075
Posted By hector

In the same vein, are there any problems with...

In the same vein, are there any problems with taking dogs to Bahrain?
Forum: Middle East
8th May 2004, 22:13
Replies: 45
Views: 11,367
Posted By hector

Why are pilots leaving Gulf Air? It's just that...

Why are pilots leaving Gulf Air?
It's just that there are contracts with them in the offing (probably as a result of these departures) and I'd like to know more before commiting myself further.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2004, 21:20
Replies: 29
Views: 6,596
Posted By hector

Apparently there is a "life after avation" for...

Apparently there is a "life after avation" for large aircraft tyres when they are no longer fit for the job. My local tyre-fitter puts them on farm muck-spreaders. They are ideal on soft ground,...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2004, 04:54
Replies: 112
Views: 73,165
Posted By hector

Twonky, Thank you for clearing up the issue...

Twonky,

Thank you for clearing up the issue of Mr Pecci's papal connections. I had originally heard the story about 3rd hand so was'nt to sure if it was true or not.

That "illegal repair done...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2004, 04:15
Replies: 112
Views: 73,165
Posted By hector

Yes Nineiron, I would assume the relationship is...

Yes Nineiron, I would assume the relationship is through some female member of the Pope's family whose married name is obviously not Wojtyla.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2004, 05:34
Replies: 112
Views: 73,165
Posted By hector

Rosbif, in reply to your question, the owner of...

Rosbif, in reply to your question, the owner of BPA Mr Pecci has friends in high places.
I believe he is related to the Pope! (nephew or grand-nephew or something like that)
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2004, 03:56
Replies: 29
Views: 7,082
Posted By hector

buduci kolega, thanks for posting the whole...

buduci kolega, thanks for posting the whole Python sketch. I could just visualise it all over again and gave me a good laugh.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2004, 04:57
Replies: 29
Views: 7,082
Posted By hector

Saw a comedy sketch some years ago where a bored...

Saw a comedy sketch some years ago where a bored "pilot" picked up the PA mike and said

"Ladies and Gentlemen......This is the Captain.....There is absolutely no cause for concern....."

Have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Feb 2004, 05:50
Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
Posted By hector

HZ123, You are right. It is all history now,...

HZ123,
You are right. It is all history now, although I am sure the accounts world of today can be every bit as "creative" as it was then. There were always "suitable" statistics in BA to show how...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Feb 2004, 03:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
Posted By hector

BA have not been interested in Regional...

BA have not been interested in Regional Operations since the BEA/BOAC merger in the mid 70's. In those days there were pilot bases in JER, CWL, LBA, NCL, BHX, MAN, GLA, ABZ and probably a couple of...
Forum: Questions
5th Feb 2004, 03:33
Replies: 14
Views: 73,531
Posted By hector

It is also very stressful for these commuters as...

It is also very stressful for these commuters as they can never be sure they are going to get on a particular flight and often have to go for some earlier flight just to be sure they are going to...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
15th Nov 2003, 05:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By hector

But not much fun!

But not much fun!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Oct 2003, 05:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By hector

Just to reiterate the warning, the word on the...

Just to reiterate the warning, the word on the street is that Air Holland Captains have not been paid yet for last month! So watch how you go lads.
Incidentally, ladies ----you do’nt need to worry....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2003, 04:06
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By hector

Air Holland Warning!

Air Holland Warning!!!

Any one out there who fancies flying for Air Holland on the Air-Scotland.com routes - a word of warning! I flew for them for a couple of months this summer and have not...
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