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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Dec 2004, 18:56
Replies: 19
Views: 3,205
Posted By Mr Benn

Blimey, I want to work for your company!!! I...

Blimey, I want to work for your company!!!

I thought the original post was more realistic!

Please do tell how to become a BA or Virgin Captain in less than 20 years.

I think what was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Dec 2004, 18:49
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,387,768
Posted By Mr Benn

Just an update. The first guys have been called...

Just an update.
The first guys have been called forward from the hold pool to start on a B777 course in February.
Very few pilots in the hold pool, even less with experience.
People with Airbus...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Dec 2004, 18:44
Replies: 15
Views: 1,574
Posted By Mr Benn

I found the easiest way to do the IR was to use...

I found the easiest way to do the IR was to use both - the standard analogue one for holds, coz you can glance at it to see what the timing is, and a digital one (preferably fixed to the yoke) for...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Dec 2004, 18:34
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By Mr Benn

Ethnicity in Aviation

I am doing a research paper and am looking for anecdotes and possibly more in depth information about any kind of racism, sexism, etc. suffered during training or the search for a job.
PMs welcomed...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2002, 19:13
Replies: 6
Views: 2,374
Posted By Mr Benn

Post At Air 2000 pre-September 11th crewing ratios...

At Air 2000 pre-September 11th crewing ratios were being increased. I believe we had approx. 397 pilots and operated 28 aircraft (=7 crews per aircraft). We made some pilots redundant and then asked...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Nov 2001, 02:51
Replies: 13
Views: 853
Posted By Mr Benn

Post How do you know this is the real reason for the...

How do you know this is the real reason for the cancelled flight?
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2001, 14:12
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Much as I sympathise with all cabin crew who are...

Much as I sympathise with all cabin crew who are to be made redundant, please do not have a go at flight deck for getting options for ballot. We have a strong union and 2/3rds of the company's...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Oct 2001, 15:38
Replies: 35
Views: 1,446
Posted By Mr Benn

Talking Quiet yes. I'm one of those voices you talk to. ...

Quiet yes. I'm one of those voices you talk to. The other night it was sooo quiet, almost eerie. I prefer it when you're busy. Being quiet seems to distract you. We were the only aircraft on a...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Oct 2001, 19:05
Replies: 98
Views: 7,379
Posted By Mr Benn

Post How long have some of the most senior on the...

How long have some of the most senior on the redundancy list been working for bmi? I only ask because I know a few people there who joined in the last couple of years.
Sad day for everyone there.
Forum: Questions
18th Oct 2001, 13:49
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By Mr Benn

Post We are allowed to leave the flight deck for...

We are allowed to leave the flight deck for "physiological needs". Also, the cabin crew are allowed in, they have to check on us regularly anyway, to make sure we are still awake....!!
So, we get...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2001, 19:56
Replies: 59
Views: 3,786
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Hmm. The facts as they stand right now. BA...

Hmm.
The facts as they stand right now.
BA need to modify one more Conc before they can start running a regular passenger service once again.
This costs X million pounds.
BA are in dire...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2001, 02:22
Replies: 21
Views: 2,079
Posted By Mr Benn

Post FLEX42, I have no idea where you get those...

FLEX42, I have no idea where you get those numbers from, where exactly did you get that figure from? You say its from BALPA but its just not true.
6 aircraft are going, 4 are the leased ones that...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Oct 2001, 02:01
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By Mr Benn

Post I think you'll find that the 30 days is the start...

I think you'll find that the 30 days is the start of the legal consultation period between the company and the employee group. If its a 90 day consultation that means there are more than 100 people...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2001, 00:20
Replies: 25
Views: 1,716
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Plane hijacked in India Reports say an...

Plane hijacked in India

Reports say an Alliance Air Boeing 737 has been hijacked on its way from Bombay to New Delhi.

The Minister for Civil Aviation Shahnawaz Hussain confirmed the plane is a...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Oct 2001, 22:58
Replies: 84
Views: 6,582
Posted By Mr Benn

Red face How ridiculous is this ruling?!! Anyone live...

How ridiculous is this ruling?!!
Anyone live near a railway line want to try the same crap with the train companies?
I think we should try and find out what jobs the campaigners do. I am sure we...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2001, 22:51
Replies: 31
Views: 1,721
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Just to add to all the good suggestions above. ...

Just to add to all the good suggestions above.
2 top tips.
Write things down. Have a clipboard with you, or even one of those kneeboards, and a pen attached to it. Be ready before you call on the...
Forum: Questions
24th Sep 2001, 22:39
Replies: 11
Views: 1,533
Posted By Mr Benn

Post I know of an airline Captain who has dyslexia. I...

I know of an airline Captain who has dyslexia. I also know of an aircraft engineer and a member of cabin crew. As long as you can pass all the aptitudes, exams, etc. then you should be fine.
Forum: Questions
17th Sep 2001, 01:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,599
Posted By Mr Benn

Post With a loss of pressure and an emergency descent,...

With a loss of pressure and an emergency descent, when at FL100 or below its masks off, which makes communication alot easier and nicer. If its smoke then unless you are 200% sure you have stopped...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Sep 2001, 23:39
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Interesting. So do you work for Air 2000? If...

Interesting. So do you work for Air 2000? If not, how did you hear about this "news"?
It wouldn't surprise me. There has been rumour of a Kuoni link up ever since the management changed recently....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Sep 2001, 01:22
Replies: 3
Views: 357
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Don't know if they still do, but they used to...

Don't know if they still do, but they used to take on low hours people through the ATP Academy.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Sep 2001, 01:04
Replies: 325
Views: 64,499
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Everyone would like more legroom. No one wants...

Everyone would like more legroom. No one wants to pay the extra money. Most (if not all) UK charter airlines now offer some sort of premium class, for which you get a much bigger seat as well as...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2001, 20:56
Replies: 100
Views: 13,826
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Rockhound, I just want to lay this one to rest. ...

Rockhound, I just want to lay this one to rest. What do you feel would have been achieved if they had declared an emergency at the start of the fuel problem, perhaps when they had 20 or 30 minutes...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2001, 20:51
Replies: 30
Views: 2,421
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Quite often on busy frequencies such as many of...

Quite often on busy frequencies such as many of the European ones someone steps on the first part of the message, usually the callsign bit, we can guess if its probably meant for us (ie. if we're...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Sep 2001, 00:02
Replies: 100
Views: 13,826
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Rockhound, please don't become so obsessed with...

Rockhound, please don't become so obsessed with what time the crew declared an emergency. It is totally irrelevant. They did the drills and diverted to the nearest available airport. What do you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Aug 2001, 23:23
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Lots of people seem to worry about this sort of...

Lots of people seem to worry about this sort of thing but I really don't think it matters. First, when sending in your CV, the only thing they are looking at is hours and licence. I guess people...
Forum: Questions
24th Aug 2001, 23:48
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By Mr Benn

Post We use them, but only if the weather's bad. That...

We use them, but only if the weather's bad. That is, close to Cat 1 limits. Then the FO always gets to be PF, expecting to do the missed approach, and the Captain is the one looking out. When he...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2001, 23:37
Replies: 46
Views: 3,787
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Nine Forks, don't know much about the cadet...

Nine Forks, don't know much about the cadet scheme, but if I was you I would apply again, if you get in I believe you go and fly turbo props for 2 years with another company then come to us but I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Aug 2001, 23:33
Replies: 6
Views: 8,581
Posted By Mr Benn

Post I did a few hours to get totally comfortable in...

I did a few hours to get totally comfortable in the aircraft. Plan a few cross countries, push yourself a little bit, but always try and get a briefing and get good weather info. Don't go if the...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2001, 23:13
Replies: 24
Views: 1,681
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Perhaps the crew should also sue the airline for...

Perhaps the crew should also sue the airline for $1.25 million for "emotional stress" caused by the mechanical breakdown. I bet they were a little more stressed at the time than that woman!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Aug 2001, 20:18
Replies: 46
Views: 3,787
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Nope beamer, probably just on the right fleet. ...

Nope beamer, probably just on the right fleet. If I was working more than this I would find it hard to think of a reason to stay with the company.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2001, 18:12
Replies: 46
Views: 3,787
Posted By Mr Benn

Post had-enough, Air 2000 have a base at Glasgow. ...

had-enough, Air 2000 have a base at Glasgow.
Beamer, can't speak for the other companies but with Air 2000 I have only once done more than 73 hours in a month (in summer). And in winter its much,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2001, 01:46
Replies: 33
Views: 2,743
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Wow! Can't believe all the problems you guys are...

Wow! Can't believe all the problems you guys are having. I have taken out 2 CDLs in the past, one I paid back at the end of the course by getting a lower interest loan and paying back the £8k, thus...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2001, 20:49
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Glad to be of assistance. I'm also glad you...

Glad to be of assistance. I'm also glad you posted the result so that others can see what's available. I forgot they changed their number - doh!

Just for info, they also do travel insurance that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Aug 2001, 22:34
Replies: 46
Views: 3,787
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Air 2000 are OK, like most companies it has its...

Air 2000 are OK, like most companies it has its weaknesses. Its best if you are out of the main bases, that is LGW and MAN if you want to avoid politics etc.
Bases would be LGW, STN, BHX and we...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2001, 22:21
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Mr Benn

Post Traffords are the people to talk to. I know they...

Traffords are the people to talk to. I know they do a loss of licence scheme for trainees and they offer a wide range of flying related insurances. Worth a call. 01727 833241.
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