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Forum: Middle East
14th Aug 2020, 15:00
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,916,950
Posted By jack schidt

“Pay peanuts, get Gibbons”, still makes me...

“Pay peanuts, get Gibbons”, still makes me chuckle.

I remember the meeting with TCK and his Co-Op doing his last pilot face to face meeting. Those were they days when people had a vote, with their...
Forum: Middle East
5th Feb 2019, 22:42
Replies: 32
Views: 28,462
Posted By jack schidt

Pprune was banned in the Middle East as it was...

Pprune was banned in the Middle East as it was having a negative outcome on positive recruitment. Current pilots in the Middle East are wary of posting here.

Many pilots fly to the maximum...
Forum: Middle East
11th Feb 2018, 12:01
Replies: 109
Views: 98,054
Posted By jack schidt

Firstly, please be very careful posting names,...

Firstly, please be very careful posting names, numbers and identification details of individuals. You are liable for legal action should someone think your post has disadvantaged them in any way.
...
Forum: Middle East
8th Feb 2018, 06:14
Replies: 6
Views: 7,703
Posted By jack schidt

Well written and well thought out. As per...

Well written and well thought out.

As per your examples, those dinosaurs holding the power and not distributing wealth around global companies are starting to see revolt. People want fair reward...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2018, 15:46
Replies: 514
Views: 412,453
Posted By jack schidt

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Forum: Middle East
1st Jan 2018, 15:48
Replies: 110
Views: 113,605
Posted By jack schidt

Sadly 207 looks like we are going to lose some...

Sadly 207 looks like we are going to lose some colleagues, that’s despite AIRLIVE reporting a year where no major passenger jets were lost due to accidents.

J
Forum: Middle East
31st Dec 2017, 08:46
Replies: 514
Views: 412,453
Posted By jack schidt

Herein is the flaw with the specially created...

Herein is the flaw with the specially created RNAV X 13L plate. This flaw allows pilots down to the runway prior to a missed approach whereas the VOR GPS 13L shows the MAP at the 800ft DMYHL Point....
Forum: Middle East
28th Dec 2017, 15:40
Replies: 106
Views: 122,707
Posted By jack schidt

The scales aren’t balancing. The ups and downs...

The scales aren’t balancing. The ups and downs appear to be all on the same negative side of satisfaction scales.

Prices incl VAT UP

Fear Factor UP

Ticket prices UP

Customs restrictions...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Dec 2017, 07:47
Replies: 514
Views: 412,453
Posted By jack schidt

With cockpit monitoring systems and emails that...

With cockpit monitoring systems and emails that state “this can no longer be tolerated”, both points lead to pilots continuing to satisfy those in the ivory tower while enshrouded in fear that this...
Forum: Middle East
19th Dec 2017, 06:49
Replies: 514
Views: 412,453
Posted By jack schidt

It’s really good to see that CRM (Courtesy...

It’s really good to see that CRM (Courtesy Respect Manners) is alive and well.

From reading all of the above, I wouldn’t hestitate to do the safest thing as there is no time to discuss with the...
Forum: Middle East
11th Dec 2017, 04:10
Replies: 514
Views: 412,453
Posted By jack schidt

Fatigue is a concern, in this case, lack of...

Fatigue is a concern, in this case, lack of flying frequency might possibly be more the case.

As a professional pilot, on any day the following is a consideration.

RNAV, LNAV, VNAV, RNP, AR,...
Forum: Middle East
21st Nov 2017, 17:46
Replies: 225
Views: 275,184
Posted By jack schidt

HAH HAH, perfectly written English!

HAH HAH, perfectly written English!
Forum: Middle East
17th Nov 2017, 05:42
Replies: 74
Views: 74,482
Posted By jack schidt

I don’t see the current A380 operation route...

I don’t see the current A380 operation route network changing too much in the next 2 decades with plenty more A380s to be delivered and 100 here already to be utilised.

J
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2017, 15:09
Replies: 143
Views: 154,799
Posted By jack schidt

This week an FO hinted that the bottom of the...

This week an FO hinted that the bottom of the pile on the 4 are being considered for a move to the light twin, up to 20%!

Rumours roumours

J
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2017, 13:50
Replies: 49
Views: 37,388
Posted By jack schidt

Airmann, respectfully I say that you have not...

Airmann, respectfully I say that you have not experienced “the other side” so you do not have the knowledge or understanding to comment appropriately on this.

J
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2017, 04:09
Replies: 143
Views: 154,799
Posted By jack schidt

Moving to the Middle East “IS NOT” only a career...

Moving to the Middle East “IS NOT” only a career change, “IT IS” a lifestyle change for the whole family.

Be aware that if the family are not happy with moving here then your career move will be a...
Forum: Middle East
29th Oct 2017, 03:08
Replies: 143
Views: 154,799
Posted By jack schidt

Good post Desert Peregrin, I agree with your post...

Good post Desert Peregrin, I agree with your post and sentiments. Every airline around the world has its issues, no job is the perfect job, but for some EK might be the better option than your...
Forum: Middle East
21st Oct 2017, 05:15
Replies: 9
Views: 5,806
Posted By jack schidt

I was in the Audi recently with a fellow...

I was in the Audi recently with a fellow colleague (South American) and we both politely went back to reading the GABI on our screens as I apologetically told him that I just couldn't understand what...
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2017, 03:36
Replies: 36
Views: 26,689
Posted By jack schidt

I left EPC many years ago when I knew of members...

I left EPC many years ago when I knew of members money being wasted by a board member to pay for "expenses". Eating out and drinking fine beverages on the members money instantly made me want to...
Forum: Middle East
16th Oct 2017, 17:08
Replies: 34
Views: 35,765
Posted By jack schidt

Guess who joined the pruners on 13th October!? ...

Guess who joined the pruners on 13th October!? Roster went " To Be Advised" on 10th Oct. I am feeling here in agreement that the first post might be an autobiography in this thread.

J
Forum: Middle East
13th Oct 2017, 15:51
Replies: 870
Views: 879,949
Posted By jack schidt

An ex EK Captain resigned via an ASR numerous...

An ex EK Captain resigned via an ASR numerous years ago. It was his concerns that led him to follow this unusual but effective procedure.

It doesn't matter particularly who you address it to, so...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Oct 2017, 16:40
Replies: 206
Views: 283,103
Posted By jack schidt

Airdancer, you hit the nail on the head, thank...

Airdancer, you hit the nail on the head, thank you for putting yourself forward. It's not the rosters "only" particularly that have changed in the last decade that has made EK a less desirable place...
Forum: Middle East
29th Sep 2017, 23:04
Replies: 29
Views: 23,022
Posted By jack schidt

What IS laughable is the simple fact that they...

What IS laughable is the simple fact that they feel it is worthy news to post "6" returning ex-EK Pilots as if the rest of us should be very cautious about any decision to resign.

If the company...
Forum: Middle East
19th Sep 2017, 05:27
Replies: 178
Views: 171,805
Posted By jack schidt

Some very interesting points written by the...

Some very interesting points written by the crusty "old boy" crew.

Aviation is a dangerous business, great rewards come from great risk. Sadly it appears that companies seek greater rewards and...
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2017, 12:48
Replies: 124
Views: 114,524
Posted By jack schidt

Rather disrespectful of some posters to hijack...

Rather disrespectful of some posters to hijack this thread and become keyboard warriors off the topic. Put simply, there are Pilots here of all ages, skill and knowledge levels including high...
Forum: Middle East
28th Aug 2017, 05:54
Replies: 124
Views: 114,524
Posted By jack schidt

C C in the cockpit to save the day, my...

C C in the cockpit to save the day, my thoughts...

With only 1 pilot in the cockpit and a C C member to save the day, what hope would they have if the remaining pilot at the controls of an airbus...
Forum: Middle East
6th Aug 2017, 18:14
Replies: 34
Views: 27,488
Posted By jack schidt

Airbus MFF 380 - 350 not going to happen. The...

Airbus MFF 380 - 350 not going to happen. The A380 has the original Airbus concept cockpit with additional toys. The A350 was a new design cockpit which got away from the older designs.

The...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Aug 2017, 12:43
Replies: 34
Views: 27,488
Posted By jack schidt

As a whale driver, I really don't mind (care)...

As a whale driver, I really don't mind (care) what EK orders. I do care about all my colleagues at EK and if the 787 makes the 777 drivers happier, then that's great (although they do often say that...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jul 2017, 09:02
Replies: 159
Views: 91,072
Posted By jack schidt

Another member of the "Don" > good post society...

Another member of the "Don" > good post society here. I think I will need to buy him a beer before too long as I'm agreeing too often with Don's point of view(s).

J
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jul 2017, 13:26
Replies: 34
Views: 27,488
Posted By jack schidt

A350 is a very capable airplane and converting...

A350 is a very capable airplane and converting A380s to A350s would fit the requirement while wiggling out of an embarrassing over order on the Whale.

787, nice jet but that's just another...
Forum: Middle East
20th Jul 2017, 11:29
Replies: 159
Views: 91,072
Posted By jack schidt

I would say that it's poor listening "actively" ...

I would say that it's poor listening "actively" skills and not properly processing/understanding/questioning what's being said is more likely the issue here.

I am led to understand that the...
Forum: Middle East
19th Jul 2017, 21:08
Replies: 159
Views: 91,072
Posted By jack schidt

We know what has happened from the media and...

We know what has happened from the media and AVHerald. Now it's time for the transparency test over the next week!

J
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2017, 16:53
Replies: 159
Views: 91,072
Posted By jack schidt

There does appear at times to be an air of...

There does appear at times to be an air of overconfidence among some of our peer group. I know more than I could safely write about certain pilot personalities, let's just say that some feel more...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2017, 09:13
Replies: 159
Views: 91,072
Posted By jack schidt

Outlaw, sadly the changes that the future...

Outlaw, sadly the changes that the future eventually holds will be removing the inevitable weak link that sits in the cockpit. The more mistakes that pilots make, the more the engineers and...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2017, 01:31
Replies: 159
Views: 91,072
Posted By jack schidt

Sorry to say it "fli" but the recording has pilot...

Sorry to say it "fli" but the recording has pilot error written all over it.

Wrong read-back of cleared level.

Query from ATC as to passing current level and standby for further descent after...
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