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Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2013, 17:32
Replies: 14
Views: 4,359
Posted By William A Bong

BA are using the -8 FMC. The GSS Chief Tech Pilot...

BA are using the -8 FMC. The GSS Chief Tech Pilot has been having quite a few conversations with them as to the "problems" that exist at the moment. As previously stated most of these are due to be...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Sep 2012, 00:59
Replies: 17
Views: 8,275
Posted By William A Bong

It is a culture thing. We have just covered this...

It is a culture thing. We have just covered this in our recurrent CRM. The actual total hull losses since 1946 is 85

That far exceedes any other first world airline.
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Jan 2012, 12:06
Replies: 37
Views: 10,439
Posted By William A Bong

Recently upgraded Captains have been contacted to...

Recently upgraded Captains have been contacted to inform them that as SC is going back to Atlas they will have to return to the right hand seat. As if moral was not low enough already.

William.
Forum: Freight Dogs
19th Sep 2011, 13:10
Replies: 20
Views: 9,363
Posted By William A Bong

Zeddb I think that there is more than one...

Zeddb

I think that there is more than one way to read the announcement that "BA will be returning all 3 -400's" to AAWH.

My take on it is that BA have decided not to keep any -400's with GSS....
Forum: Questions
14th Jun 2011, 16:40
Replies: 2
Views: 849
Posted By William A Bong

That was exactly what I was after. Thanks for...

That was exactly what I was after. Thanks for that.

William.
Forum: Questions
12th Jun 2011, 10:22
Replies: 2
Views: 849
Posted By William A Bong

Tropical Cyclone Formation and Characteristics

Hello Everyone

I am trying to get some basic information on tropical cyclones. My PPSC notes (from 1983!!) dont really help. Any thoughts on any web sites or other places that might be of use?
...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th May 2011, 10:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By William A Bong

Internet explorer 9

Hello folks

I was in India last week and whilst there had a notification that an update to Internet explorer 9 was recommended. I proceeded to install it and whilst it has a different layout seems...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2010, 17:07
Replies: 14
Views: 5,182
Posted By William A Bong

GE thrust settings for approach For the -5F...

GE thrust settings for approach

For the -5F Engines (62,100 lbs) the setting is (as always) dependent on weight. We land between 200 & 300 Tonnes. Starting with a reference of 60% add 1% for every...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2010, 10:43
Replies: 14
Views: 5,182
Posted By William A Bong

B747-400 Sim hints tricks etc

Following on from the similar thread for Airbus, does anyone want to help out with advice and comments.

William
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2010, 13:55
Replies: 111
Views: 46,105
Posted By William A Bong

Just for information. We have been told that...

Just for information.

We have been told that there have been over 800 applications. But only about 14 that are type rated. Some with as little as 10 hours on type.

I have no idea exactly how...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2010, 10:17
Replies: 702
Views: 213,171
Posted By William A Bong

"I'm of two minds on this issue." Isn't that...

"I'm of two minds on this issue."

Isn't that the problem we are discussing:ok:

And Osprey is only 37::ok:
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Aug 2010, 11:40
Replies: 27
GSS
Views: 11,280
Posted By William A Bong

"What are the current load factors?" How do...

"What are the current load factors?"

How do you define load factors on a cargo aircraft?

Are we full? Usually. Are we carrying maximum payload? Very rarely.

BA have just bought half size...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Apr 2010, 15:23
Replies: 8
Views: 7,106
Posted By William A Bong

My info suggests that we will be recruiting in...

My info suggests that we will be recruiting in the next few months :ok:

However it will be for JAA licenced type rated pilots only for F/O positions, no non secondee direct entry commands and will...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Mar 2010, 13:33
Replies: 45
Views: 22,244
Posted By William A Bong

Slight thread drift but... If BA pilots are...

Slight thread drift but...

If BA pilots are working as cabin crew on their days off during this dispute, does the CC duty time count towards flight crew duty time? And are there other FTL...
Forum: Medical & Health
24th Jun 2009, 19:54
Replies: 0
Views: 889
Posted By William A Bong

Warfarin & JAR medicals

Hi folks

I am a Captain with a UK airline but currently declared "Temporarily unfit to fly" by the CAA medical section due to Atrial Fibrillation.

Early next month I expect to undergo a...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2009, 18:52
Replies: 6
Views: 4,733
Posted By William A Bong

Weight of an empty 737-800

I am trying to find out an accurate empty or APS weight for a 737 - 800. The Boeing web pages only give max weights. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

Thanks

William
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Jan 2009, 13:10
Replies: 17
Views: 3,641
Posted By William A Bong

It may well have been a good operational plan. ...

It may well have been a good operational plan.

Our company has wet crosswind landing limits of 32knots BUT only 25 knots take off limit.

If the Captain knew that the conditions were to stay...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Dec 2008, 15:03
Replies: 16
Views: 4,282
Posted By William A Bong

There does not seem to be any "official" guidance...

There does not seem to be any "official" guidance from either the CAA or the FAA.

But, according to the Transport Canada website, depending on the angle of the HST, in the wet it would be either...
Forum: Questions
6th Aug 2008, 16:04
Replies: 84
Views: 29,616
Posted By William A Bong

I did my first trip with these charts last week...

I did my first trip with these charts last week from Prestwick.

On the old charts it had a note which explained about North Atlantic departures and if you had to get the oceanic clearance before...
Forum: Questions
27th May 2008, 14:57
Replies: 33
Views: 23,857
Posted By William A Bong

The only way to transport a spare A380 engine is...

The only way to transport a spare A380 engine is inside a B747 Freighter.:ok:
Forum: Questions
23rd Apr 2008, 12:22
Replies: 10
Views: 5,026
Posted By William A Bong

I'm not sure if it is exactly the same system,...

I'm not sure if it is exactly the same system, but on the 747-400 THR REF & THR are explained as follows:-

THR REF Thrust is set to the "selected" limit on the EICAS. (This could be maximum...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2008, 15:48
Replies: 12
Views: 4,200
Posted By William A Bong

GSS are in an almost permanent state of hiring. ...

GSS are in an almost permanent state of hiring.

The good news:

1 They do take on people without any Jet time
2 Stansted base
3 B747-400F
4 Generally very good bunch to work with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Feb 2008, 19:56
Replies: 5
Views: 5,003
Posted By William A Bong

ppjn may be free and provides some good basic...

ppjn may be free and provides some good basic detail, but its not always up to date and sometimes gives very misleading information.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Sep 2007, 13:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,731
Posted By William A Bong

Does anyone know what the rate of tax is in...

Does anyone know what the rate of tax is in Korea? Also does the UK inland revenue have an agreement that allow this amount do be deducted from the total due to the UKIR?
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Jun 2007, 22:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,567
Posted By William A Bong

Sorry for the delay Joe. As you know on some GSS...

Sorry for the delay Joe. As you know on some GSS trips there isn't time to get to a hotel computer::rolleyes:

European Start up.. As far as I am aware it will be based in Athens using 3 ex United...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th Jun 2007, 07:26
Replies: 3
Views: 2,567
Posted By William A Bong

The situation in GSS is well documented and it...

The situation in GSS is well documented and it might be worthwhile to do a search to get full background information. But to answer your questions,

1 Out of a total of approx 105 pilots at present...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Oct 2006, 16:23
Replies: 61
Views: 30,545
Posted By William A Bong

BA Pilot talks about bombing White House on open mike

I hear a strong rumour that a BA flight was caught joking about bombing the White House whilst flying in the Washington area on Wednesday. Only problem was that they didn't realise they were...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jul 2005, 13:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,795
Posted By William A Bong

Just as a slight aside, we (GSS) operate the...

Just as a slight aside, we (GSS) operate the -400F with the GE CF6-80C2B5F Engines and have a Max taxi weight of 397800 Kgs and a max take off weight of 396893 Kgs.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th May 2005, 21:44
Replies: 39
Views: 5,129
Posted By William A Bong

Well if we get a bonus based on how much profit...

Well if we get a bonus based on how much profit we contribute to BA, then all of us at GSS should be at the top of the list.

BAWC said that they made a million (not sure if its £ or $) on each...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2004, 14:38
Replies: 22
Views: 7,035
Posted By William A Bong

So many questions!!!! Ms Turret At...

So many questions!!!!

Ms Turret

At present many of the F/O's on the seniority list are trying to gets jobs elsewhere. They have seen their command propects virtually eliminated by the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2004, 09:46
Replies: 22
Views: 7,035
Posted By William A Bong

Smokie The last full type rating course was...

Smokie

The last full type rating course was a while ago (Feb 2003) but was conducted by Lufthansa in Frankfurt. Two weeks for the groundschool. Four sessions in the fixed base sim then ten...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2004, 16:23
Replies: 22
Views: 7,035
Posted By William A Bong

Gentlemen I will try to stick to the known...

Gentlemen

I will try to stick to the known facts..........

The secondment issue is still very current. There are five BA F/O's with GSS at present. Our understanding of the arrangement is that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Oct 2004, 21:29
Replies: 54
Views: 11,757
Posted By William A Bong

If the take up rate for 747 -400 type rated crews...

If the take up rate for 747 -400 type rated crews was very low, how come that nine type rated f/o's from GSS all failed to get past day one of the interview process. If all of them are that poor why...
Forum: Questions
8th Jun 2004, 11:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,985
Posted By William A Bong

cringe That is the site I remember, thank...

cringe

That is the site I remember, thank you. It is still stunningly powerful almost three years later.
Forum: Questions
3rd Jun 2004, 16:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,985
Posted By William A Bong

9/11 Picture Montage

I was watching the TV show Third Watch yesterday when they played the song "Only time" by Enya.

This brought back some very strong memories of 9/11 as there was, I think, a web site which used...
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