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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Jan 2012, 22:36
Replies: 41
Views: 8,630
Posted By FlyUK

Agree with scotbill. No one ever "kicks" anything...

Agree with scotbill. No one ever "kicks" anything on the 747, or any big aeroplane for that matter. Apart from maybe the tyres on the walk round if you want to look like a complete spanner. :p

You...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2009, 14:12
Replies: 74
Views: 28,910
Posted By FlyUK

BA SOP- In order to satisfy the stabilised...

BA SOP-

In order to satisfy the stabilised approach criteria, the aircraft will be:
• in the planned landing configuration.
• on the correct vertical profile.
• have approach power set.
• be...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jul 2009, 09:38
Replies: 44
Views: 5,592
Posted By FlyUK

HeathrowAirport, I read your first post,...

HeathrowAirport,

I read your first post, then the second one and promptly skipped everything to the end.

One of our jumbos on a long distance flight (full tanks) entered the runway and some (a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Jun 2009, 16:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,330
Posted By FlyUK

I look forward to it! ;) ps, the women...

I look forward to it! ;)

ps, the women 'normally' do better because they listen to the instruction :p
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jun 2009, 11:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,330
Posted By FlyUK

The Airbus sims very rarely have any spare slots...

The Airbus sims very rarely have any spare slots to sell due to continuous type rating and recurrent training.
The 777/747 and 737 have less type training at the moment, so seems sensible to sell...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jun 2009, 11:33
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By FlyUK

Diversion due fuel. Mayday due to possible...

Diversion due fuel. Mayday due to possible landing with less than reserve. Excess of 40 mins holding to the south of LHR due line of CB's.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jun 2009, 11:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,330
Posted By FlyUK

FROM BA INTRANET The sale, which runs...

FROM BA INTRANET

The sale, which runs throughout the summer until September 30, offers savings of up to 50 per cent and provides ideal gifts for Father’s Day.

Aspiring pilots can hone their...
Forum: Questions
16th Jun 2009, 11:18
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By FlyUK

If you reject from 166kts you will not be using...

If you reject from 166kts you will not be using the aircraft again that day as you will have burst all 4 main wheels and most probably damaged the axle assembly from the heat. Depending on the weight...
Forum: Tech Log
24th May 2009, 10:11
Replies: 15
Views: 6,223
Posted By FlyUK

Sorry Robini, totally disagree. Flap3 on...

Sorry Robini, totally disagree.

Flap3 on the 320 makes a HUGE difference to the pitch attitude at landing. The Vref increase is about 4 knots, but you will have about 7ish degrees nose up as...
Forum: Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 18:40
Replies: 33
Views: 7,020
Posted By FlyUK

After 3 years at BA I have 2 stripes, till year...

After 3 years at BA I have 2 stripes, till year 4. My mate who joined Flybe at the same time I joined BA has just got his command (4 bars).

Its all down to the company, not always a sign of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Mar 2009, 10:31
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By FlyUK

Basically, no. I can't say I'm any more worried...

Basically, no. I can't say I'm any more worried about getting on a 777. I'm still more concerned for my life driving to work! ;)
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2008, 10:29
Replies: 18
Views: 6,151
Posted By FlyUK

It also depends how long the fans were on for?!...

It also depends how long the fans were on for?! If they were 350 degrees and you taxi from the stand and then turn them on for 5 mins and get airbourne, then you will most likely find that when the...
Forum: Questions
12th May 2008, 17:04
Replies: 7
Views: 8,691
Posted By FlyUK

Sometimes the 319 can't keep 160 to 4 and be...

Sometimes the 319 can't keep 160 to 4 and be stable at 1000ft. About 10 knots tail wind and engine anti ice will mean you have to start reducing about 4.6 ish miles. The flap limiting speeds often...
Forum: Questions
29th Apr 2008, 17:43
Replies: 24
Views: 3,375
Posted By FlyUK

As a trainer said to me after a 'fairly positive'...

As a trainer said to me after a 'fairly positive' landing..."Thats an 8 out of 10."

"WHAT?" Was my reply. "HOW?"

"You get 4 out of 4 for the right place, 4 out of 4 for right speed but zero...
Forum: Questions
26th Apr 2008, 15:25
Replies: 17
Views: 6,138
Posted By FlyUK

You are correct, it actually doesn't. On the...

You are correct, it actually doesn't. On the Airbus we have surges and stalls more often than you might think. But most of the times there are no indications to the pax as they don't always make loud...
Forum: Questions
26th Apr 2008, 11:38
Replies: 17
Views: 6,138
Posted By FlyUK

If the nose was lifted and then the brakes...

If the nose was lifted and then the brakes applied at LHR, a 747 will trundle off the end at quite a hefty speed. Nothing has been said about it within the company so I would assume a stall/surge of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Mar 2007, 17:17
Replies: 97
Views: 73,046
Posted By FlyUK

C41. 10 on course. 9 had jobs within 6 months. 1...

C41. 10 on course. 9 had jobs within 6 months. 1 paid for type rating with ryanair.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jan 2007, 17:40
Replies: 109
Views: 31,619
Posted By FlyUK

I have stopped posting for a while, but this one...

I have stopped posting for a while, but this one got me hook, line and sinker.
I have to say, yes it is all possible, but it is being discussed in the latest pay negotiations as to whether the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Oct 2006, 15:17
Replies: 109
Views: 31,619
Posted By FlyUK

Gotta say thats not going to be the most reliable...

Gotta say thats not going to be the most reliable info ever! :}

Mate, i'm sorry to dash your, and a lot of other hopes, but its not going to happen.
As long as they can get good pilots from...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Sep 2006, 11:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,243
Posted By FlyUK

The 319/320/321 burn about 400kg/hr at idle per...

The 319/320/321 burn about 400kg/hr at idle per engine. You can quite easily taxi on one engine at idle thrust most of the time, so, certainly where I work, we shut one down after landing.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Sep 2006, 15:30
Replies: 109
Views: 31,619
Posted By FlyUK

I didn't say that they take 2 from Oxford, I said...

I didn't say that they take 2 from Oxford, I said they take about 2 a month. They (taking a wild stab in the dark) most probably get jobs with airlines other than BA? Maybe? :hmm:

Whats the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Sep 2006, 12:03
Replies: 109
Views: 31,619
Posted By FlyUK

Yes, BA does take low timers. They are called...

Yes, BA does take low timers. They are called SSP's (Self Sponsored Pilots) On average BA takes about 2 SSP's a month, and interviews about 16 every couple of months. However they only ask integrated...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Sep 2006, 21:53
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,455,456
Posted By FlyUK

Had to share this with you, it had the two of us...

Had to share this with you, it had the two of us on the flight deck in tears.

Yesterday at LHR a Lufty airbus was waiting in the queue to take off, but about 3 BA aircraft had been put in front of...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jun 2006, 14:37
Replies: 12
Views: 2,277
Posted By FlyUK

Doesn't work though! :p

Doesn't work though! :p
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jun 2006, 09:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,277
Posted By FlyUK

From this summer BA will be using a B747-400...

From this summer BA will be using a B747-400 fixed base sim. This has no motion or visual system and EFIS displays will be switched to NAV so no map display.

I will miss the 1-11. I had both BACX...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jun 2006, 08:49
Replies: 268
Views: 52,206
Posted By FlyUK

For those who think new applicant type rating...

For those who think new applicant type rating training has slowed, it most definately hasn't. Two of my friends started 145 TR's two weeks ago. They just can't train people quick enough.

How is...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2006, 19:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,466
Posted By FlyUK

4 million on a jet?? Cheapskate!!! Obviously...

4 million on a jet?? Cheapskate!!! Obviously couldn't afford a proper one. :}
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2006, 08:00
Replies: 41
Views: 13,256
Posted By FlyUK

What, the ones who do EXACTLY the same SEP...

What, the ones who do EXACTLY the same SEP training as the more 'Senior Crew' :confused:

At BA and quite a few other airlines...

4 - Captain (not necessarily PIC)
3 - SFO
2 - FO
1 - Not...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2006, 08:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,036
Posted By FlyUK

Thanks for the useful and not so useful replies....

Thanks for the useful and not so useful replies. :E

I ended up ringing them and it seems they now charge 10 during the week and 5 at weekends for singles, regardless of fuel upload. Which is MUCH...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2006, 18:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,036
Posted By FlyUK

Blackbushe Landing Fee?

Could someone possibly tell me the latest landing fee for blackbushe. Pooleys recons £15.74+Gordons Tax. Seems a bit steep to me? :eek:

Cheers.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th May 2006, 09:48
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By FlyUK

I'm sure SSP and DEP selection rates are quite...

I'm sure SSP and DEP selection rates are quite different, but for what its worth of the 16 who were at selection with me, 3 of us were offered places. :oh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2006, 08:44
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By FlyUK

No, its just a paperwork exercise for the BAA...

No, its just a paperwork exercise for the BAA becasue you are using an aircraft simulator without any BA ID basically. It involves writing your name on a piece of paper and ticking a few boxes like...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th May 2006, 20:10
Replies: 120
Views: 58,475
Posted By FlyUK

I'm not going to say your wrong by any means, but...

I'm not going to say your wrong by any means, but if the 'bus encountered windshear close to Vls, then the alpha floor will apply power but this takes a bit of time. It would be possible to stall but...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th May 2006, 12:55
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By FlyUK

Very unlikely to be 6 months! The longest that I...

Very unlikely to be 6 months! The longest that I have heard about is 3 and a half months (me, becasue of my age). They like to get you online asap after the joc. The other 5 guys on my joc all...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Apr 2006, 09:57
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,044
Posted By FlyUK

Mooney12, JOC NO, Type Rating YES. But don't...

Mooney12, JOC NO, Type Rating YES. But don't expect a quick turn around between interview and type rating dates. 6 months is pretty standard.
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