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Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2024, 15:21
Replies: 0
Views: 958
Posted By sanddancer

Captain Rob Cunningham

Many of you will know already but Rob Cunningham, latterly of CHC, passed away at the beginning of the month.

Funeral to held this Friday, 26th April, at Dundee Crematorium at 14:30.

Joyce has...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2023, 12:33
Replies: 33
Views: 7,216
Posted By sanddancer

It was two crew, perversely, unless you were on...

It was two crew, perversely, unless you were on an airiest when you could stick a REME air tech in the other seat.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2020, 16:50
Replies: 9
Views: 4,807
Posted By sanddancer

I too was fortunate enough to have been Dickie's...

I too was fortunate enough to have been Dickie's stude at Wallop.

As has been said, a tremendous instructor with a lively sense of fun - I remember him holding the Chipmunk inverted until fuel...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th May 2019, 21:01
Replies: 244
Views: 308,990
Posted By sanddancer

Senior management will keep milking the cash cow...

Senior management will keep milking the cash cow as hard as they can for as long as they can then, when it all goes belly-up they'll wander off saying it wasn't their fault and be offered another...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2012, 11:41
Replies: 34
Views: 16,221
Posted By sanddancer

UK ANO (CAP393) Article 79 Sub Para (4)

UK ANO (CAP393) Article 79 Sub Para (4)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jun 2012, 20:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,193
Posted By sanddancer

I was working in Stavanger last week and wandered...

I was working in Stavanger last week and wandered over for a look. The pictures don't do it justice - the paint just looks amazing and the cockpit glazing is very clear indeed. Just hope it gets...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2011, 07:21
Replies: 26
Views: 31,897
Posted By sanddancer

funfinn2000...your maths is out. So,...

funfinn2000...your maths is out.

So, Co-Pilot scales are OK are they?

GHC pays $60000 (about £37000 at todays rates) for working 2/3 of a year. So if you add a quarter(ish) to account for tax...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2011, 13:11
Replies: 398
Views: 120,230
Posted By sanddancer

Dreadful news indeed for those concerned. ...

Dreadful news indeed for those concerned.

Those being made redundant, are they being offered alternative employment within the RAF? (or Navy/Army crossovers) - or is it a straight 'see ya'. In...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2010, 21:16
Replies: 30
Views: 13,443
Posted By sanddancer

I thought Tony Benn qualified on Lancasters but...

I thought Tony Benn qualified on Lancasters but the war ran out before he went operational..could be wrong though
Forum: Middle East
5th Oct 2009, 21:11
Replies: 33
Views: 12,445
Posted By sanddancer

If an EK aircraft ever (god forbid) crashes -...

If an EK aircraft ever (god forbid) crashes - where do you think the blame will be apportioned? EK will, as most companies endeavour to do post crash, do the teflon management act and find some way...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2009, 11:45
Replies: 10
Views: 2,318
Posted By sanddancer

I've worked for CHC for ages ....who's this Keith...

I've worked for CHC for ages ....who's this Keith bloke then? :confused:

Seriously though, he hasn't put 5 minutes of 'face time' in with the operational side of the company, if I knew who he was...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2009, 21:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,528
Posted By sanddancer

easy ......put 'em in the boot...job done!

easy ......put 'em in the boot...job done!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2009, 11:06
Replies: 69
Views: 10,043
Posted By sanddancer

Anyone asked Ainsworth if he wants to go for a...

Anyone asked Ainsworth if he wants to go for a nice long flight in one? . . .
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jun 2009, 21:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,347
Posted By sanddancer

How terribly magnanimous of Willie Walsh to...

How terribly magnanimous of Willie Walsh to forego his July salary of £61000 :D - I'm sure he'll find it a struggle to get by on the remaining £650k, oh no wait he won't will he - silly me. . . :*
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2009, 08:36
Replies: 47
Views: 7,278
Posted By sanddancer

Can I suggest we ignore the N American based...

Can I suggest we ignore the N American based pi__ing contest re 'my FTLs are worse than yours' and 'I earn way less then you' yada yada - all I see is big chips on shoulders and jealousy.

With...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Mar 2009, 08:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Posted By sanddancer

You know, that name is familiar.....I wonder.......

You know, that name is familiar.....I wonder.... surely not...... who'd have thought it!
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2009, 17:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
Posted By sanddancer

Yep...........all gone.....now I'll have to get...

Yep...........all gone.....now I'll have to get on and do the gardening instead of skiving off to Leuchars to do some of the most entertaining and challenging flying I've ever done.

If anyone from...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2009, 11:25
Replies: 177
Views: 68,272
Posted By sanddancer

You've got to love CHC (mis)managements chutzpah...

You've got to love CHC (mis)managements chutzpah - employ extra managers to decide how many pilots/engineers they can get rid of?!
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2008, 11:39
Replies: 42
Views: 11,976
Posted By sanddancer

That's dreadful news - I did my first few flights...

That's dreadful news - I did my first few flights in NI with Steve on the Gazelle prior to doing my Lynx course - I still remember him being extremely nurturing and helpful (this being before his QHI...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2008, 07:50
Replies: 35
Views: 9,533
Posted By sanddancer

What do you reckon they got for it then? - if you...

What do you reckon they got for it then? - if you go on location/location/location it's only worth about £45:}
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2008, 21:23
Replies: 46
Views: 6,949
Posted By sanddancer

HM the Queen is worth every penny, as stated it's...

HM the Queen is worth every penny, as stated it's a travesty that she doesn't have an aircraft more befitting - and it shouldn't be shared with the likes of Brown etc
Forum: Middle East
19th Sep 2008, 15:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,247
Posted By sanddancer

By CP at TC do you mean AR?

By CP at TC do you mean AR?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2008, 18:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By sanddancer

You mean Gav was once beautiful?!...

You mean Gav was once beautiful?!...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2008, 18:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By sanddancer

You mean Gav has friends!......sure you're not an...

You mean Gav has friends!......sure you're not an irate father*/debt collector*/girlfriend with dose* (* - delete where applicable)

I'll direct Gav to your post
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2007, 18:28
Replies: 278
Views: 73,805
Posted By sanddancer

As one of the pilots 'lazed' the other week I'm...

As one of the pilots 'lazed' the other week I'm reasonably well qualified to comment.

Green laser - seen from about 4 miles initially - very definitely directed at the aircraft.

In my case the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Nov 2007, 21:55
Replies: 16
Views: 3,340
Posted By sanddancer

Good while since I was there (mid-90's) but as...

Good while since I was there (mid-90's) but as well as the Trident there was a Shackleton (v well stripped) on the far side of the runways. The light a/c had all been shifted by then.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2007, 20:35
Replies: 17
Views: 2,511
Posted By sanddancer

In a previous (fixed wing) existence we weren't...

In a previous (fixed wing) existence we weren't allowed to dump below 6000' over land and 4000' over water and even then only with ATC approval - largely in case there was someone below you that you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2007, 19:50
Replies: 21
Views: 5,440
Posted By sanddancer

I can only reinforce what the sheikh says - went...

I can only reinforce what the sheikh says - went EK in 2003 returned to the real world in 2005. Whole family very glad to be back, notwithstanding taxes, etc, etc

EK works you into the ground -...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2007, 21:31
Replies: 15
Views: 1,813
Posted By sanddancer

Ah...the possibility of 600 hrs on the 212 - this...

Ah...the possibility of 600 hrs on the 212 - this couldn't perhaps be the famous 'if you stay we'll post you to 7 Flt' scenario could it?!
Forum: Middle East
9th Dec 2006, 18:20
Replies: 45
Views: 12,322
Posted By sanddancer

Anyone able to PM me a contact address for JD or...

Anyone able to PM me a contact address for JD or even where he's incarcerated?

Always found him good value and extremely professional - can't imagine what caused this.
Forum: Middle East
4th Nov 2006, 05:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
Posted By sanddancer

I had a similar problem with my wifes...

I had a similar problem with my wifes pre-existing condition. I spent a lot of time emailing the EK Clinic for clarification of which drugs and what treatment would be covered before joining - which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2006, 15:04
Replies: 23
Views: 5,905
Posted By sanddancer

That's my kind of map - all the pubs are...

That's my kind of map - all the pubs are highlighted in red!:p
Forum: Middle East
5th Aug 2006, 21:31
Replies: 43
Views: 9,081
Posted By sanddancer

Yep, 5000 AED for the maid visa - unless you're a...

Yep, 5000 AED for the maid visa - unless you're a national in which case it's significantly less.

Hey 145 QRH drop me a line when you get a chance!
Forum: Middle East
15th May 2006, 17:32
Replies: 59
Views: 10,091
Posted By sanddancer

When I left, the pay office did offset what was...

When I left, the pay office did offset what was in my provident fund (not including their contribution) against what they saw as my liablilities. You are required to leave a further AED4000 'on...
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2006, 11:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By sanddancer

There is a trainer on the Boeing, initials K P,...

There is a trainer on the Boeing, initials K P, who could provide all the detail you require of actual vs old scheme.

When I discussed the change with him the first months saving in overtime was...
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