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Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Mar 2007, 13:34
Replies: 88
Views: 27,264
Posted By Frank Poncherello

What :eek: GB pilots conceding their lifestyle...

What :eek: GB pilots conceding their lifestyle for diddly squat??!

Sounds like the good old days!!! I guess the new SLD will mean 900 hours too!!! You fools.........

FP
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Mar 2007, 09:51
Replies: 346
Views: 96,717
Posted By Frank Poncherello

You are a genius mate,...... your talents are...

You are a genius mate,...... your talents are clearly wasted that side of the flight deck door,.........


:}
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Feb 2007, 08:10
Replies: 293
Views: 65,419
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Surely you could see the trees for miles? :}

Surely you could see the trees for miles? :}
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Feb 2007, 12:23
Replies: 346
Views: 96,717
Posted By Frank Poncherello

I've heard the same, from numerous numerous...

I've heard the same, from numerous numerous sources, and I left the company a year ago!!

Could they move some Airbus down from LHR to LGW to help the transition? Or would BA skippers fly GB planes...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2007, 08:21
Replies: 19
Views: 10,056
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Can also get World Service on HF on 9410 or 12095...

Can also get World Service on HF on 9410 or 12095

FP
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Dec 2006, 12:16
Replies: 346
Views: 96,717
Posted By Frank Poncherello

What a load of drivel!! almost as much as what...

What a load of drivel!! almost as much as what came out of JG's mouth (apparently),...... who was quoted as saying that the rebrand of the steps in LXGB was nothing to do with local politics, but a...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2006, 08:21
Replies: 3
Views: 4,715
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Note 1: When used with FG, the qualifier 'PR' is...

Note 1: When used with FG, the qualifier 'PR' is used for fog banks, i.e. an extensive area of fog impinges upon an airfield, reducing visibility over part of same to less than 1 km; 'BC' [ patches ]...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2006, 16:09
Replies: 346
Views: 96,717
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Every rumour I hear points at a take over from...

Every rumour I hear points at a take over from BA,.... common knowledge within BA apparently,.............. GB keeping the AOC, and 2 aircraft and operating from GIB as GibAir like the old days,.......
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Dec 2006, 21:47
Replies: 346
Views: 96,717
Posted By Frank Poncherello

JH signed and sealed today peeps. Drivers been...

JH signed and sealed today peeps. Drivers been told their last day is 28th Feb, and the official move is on March 1st. All done and dusted. It appears, despite the 90% to 10% margin in favour of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Dec 2006, 10:26
Replies: 346
Views: 96,717
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Too late!! I know 9 Skippers and 12 FOs actively...

Too late!! I know 9 Skippers and 12 FOs actively looking already,.........


Besides, with a 6 month waiting list for an Orange interview, its no wonder people are preparing to jump ship

FP
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2006, 13:33
Replies: 3
Views: 2,796
Posted By Frank Poncherello

cheers,........... Frank

cheers,...........

Frank
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2006, 13:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,796
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Airbus Question - What is an FDIU ?

Anyone in the know?

Can anyone direct me to the Airbus Accronym Document/Page in FCOM if there is one?!

Cheers FP
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Oct 2006, 09:34
Replies: 6
Views: 2,427
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Previous thread can be found by searching for "UK...

Previous thread can be found by searching for "UK ATIS Phone" thread,.... by datafox.
Any ideas if LGW or LHR have a number?

FP
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2006, 07:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,626
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Hiya, I fly the 'bus from LHR, and would...

Hiya,
I fly the 'bus from LHR, and would recommend you took the 75! Nothing to do with the Airbus v Boeing argument, more a case of having more options in the bag. You will find it easier to...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2006, 23:34
Replies: 22
Views: 3,912
Posted By Frank Poncherello

One further point to add,.... if its raining, you...

One further point to add,.... if its raining, you can be sure its the FO doing the walkaround

:}
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2006, 15:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,036
Posted By Frank Poncherello

There are a few main benefits for having a podded...

There are a few main benefits for having a podded engine,....

The engine and auxiliary equipment are podded, facilitating engine change - a lot easier to get at with no aircraft structure round it...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Aug 2006, 07:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,606
Posted By Frank Poncherello

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=508123 ...

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=508123

Almost!!

FP
had a brief look on www.airliners.net and saw nothing, but you might have better luck!! :8
Forum: Questions
30th Aug 2006, 06:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,818
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Antman, never heard such tosh!! :8 It is a...

Antman, never heard such tosh!! :8

It is a harness securing point as already stated (most of the time, factory workers wear "booties" that cover their hard shoes),.....

A slither of metal that...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2006, 09:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,737
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Hiya, another point to mention,........ If...

Hiya, another point to mention,........

If that is all the training captains are correcting you on, then your doing a fine job. You will find that even a couple of years into the job, and with a...
Forum: Flight Testing
2nd Aug 2006, 11:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,160
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Load factor is the number of "g" the aircraft is...

Load factor is the number of "g" the aircraft is experiencing. Standard rate of g is 9.81m/s^2.

0.98g is almost 1g, ie normal conditions. When aircraft are carrying out flight testing, the pilot...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jul 2006, 19:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,913
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Assuming level flight, LIFT = WEIGHT,........... ...

Assuming level flight, LIFT = WEIGHT,...........

Lift Coefficient (CL) = L / (1/2 x rho x V^2 x S)

rho = density of air at sea level I guess (cant remember off hand, but might be something like...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Jul 2006, 15:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,471
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Just out of interest (or not!), the runway in...

Just out of interest (or not!), the runway in Gibraltar is about 1500m long and sees regular services from 2 operators, operating Airbus A320 and Boeing 757.

FP
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jul 2006, 01:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Try the Air Transport Users Council ...

Try the Air Transport Users Council

http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?categoryid=306&pagetype=90&pageid=4426

Managed to print out the document and have it to hand - helps answer the odd...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jul 2006, 08:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,791
Posted By Frank Poncherello

ELECTRICAL FAULT GROUNDS MONARCH PLANE

ELECTRICAL FAULT GROUNDS MONARCH PLANE

Monarch was forced to ground one of its planes in Gibraltar yesterday (Sunday) after an electrical fault was discovered in the cockpit.
The airline had to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Jul 2006, 07:15
Replies: 212
Views: 26,926
Posted By Frank Poncherello

ebay usually has some random bits and bobs that...

ebay usually has some random bits and bobs that might help!!

www.ebay.com www.ebay.co.uk

FP
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Jul 2006, 21:06
Replies: 26
Views: 3,633
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Anyone shed any info on this aircraft?

EDIT: Been waiting a few days for Frank to resize this but no luck, so pic withdrawn until it can be reposted.

Type and location?!?

FP

Expecting answers in seconds!! ;)
Forum: Tech Log
9th Jul 2006, 07:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,775
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Hi, Think it has something to do with the Auto...

Hi,
Think it has something to do with the Auto Flap Retraction protection (which is lost if take off is performed with this scenario).
FP
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jun 2006, 08:16
Replies: 346
Views: 96,717
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Hi All, Just heard a cracking rumour about 5 GB...

Hi All,
Just heard a cracking rumour about 5 GB FO's. Apparently, they independently attended a Virgin selection day, and found the pilot world is smaller than they thought (they all met in...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jun 2006, 08:03
Replies: 7
Views: 5,444
Posted By Frank Poncherello

On the 'bus, I wouldnt trust the TAT gauge on the...

On the 'bus, I wouldnt trust the TAT gauge on the ground. I think an approximation for OAT can be made by looking at the SAT and taking 2 deg of the indication.

FP
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th May 2006, 10:18
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Company Ops Freqs

Dunno if this is the right place for this thread, but is anyone have a list of company ops frequencies, or do they wish to share their companys freq?

FP
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th May 2006, 16:19
Replies: 46
Views: 7,454
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Not very well by the looks of it

Trouble at 'Mill :bored:


AIR PASSENGERS HIT BY LENGTHY DELAYS AFTER SHOCK MOD AIRPORT CLOSURE
• “We will minimise risk of this happening again” – says MoD
F Oliva reports
A serious row is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th May 2006, 16:39
Replies: 346
Views: 96,717
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Next = CREW CALL :mad: :mad: :mad:

Next = CREW CALL :mad: :mad: :mad:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2006, 15:38
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Thanks SCAM, just what I was after,....... FP

Thanks SCAM, just what I was after,.......

FP
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2006, 09:28
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By Frank Poncherello

M & B definitions

Hi all,

Just wondered if any of you bright sparks could remind me of the definition of the following - Variable Load, Traffic Load, Disposable Load, Basic Weight, Dry Operating weight.

Its been...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Apr 2006, 08:50
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By Frank Poncherello

Flight Planning

Just wondered if any of you chaps and chapesses out there had a user guide to completing an IFR flight plan? Tried searching t'interweb and found bits and bobs, but no definitive guide.

Cheers
...
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