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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2022, 23:09
Replies: 68
Views: 31,793
Posted By fokker1000

I would suggest that morals might come into...

I would suggest that morals might come into question as well as duty to the King and Country... However maybe they equate their values to those of our politicians. Sad as the guys I met had more...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2022, 20:53
Replies: 335
Views: 86,699
Posted By fokker1000

I really have no axe to grind, although you might...

I really have no axe to grind, although you might I have..

Mercenary is a word that springs to mind.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2022, 18:48
Replies: 335
Views: 86,699
Posted By fokker1000

I have mixed views.... First of all is...

I have mixed views....

First of all is national/global security.

Second OSA,

Third if you want to use the skills that the tax payer funded you through, and you really enjoyed doing, then...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2022, 16:10
Replies: 105
Views: 24,970
Posted By fokker1000

Truck driving isn't percieved the be a glam job....

Truck driving isn't percieved the be a glam job. Airline flying is. But it isn't. T&Cs are now pretty crap for someone who may well have borrowed or begged £120K to get a licence. And there is no...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Sep 2022, 19:21
Replies: 32
Views: 10,438
Posted By fokker1000

I'm genuinely flabbergasted how someone could...

I'm genuinely flabbergasted how someone could start up a twin turboprop and fly it if no experience ..

In fact, my gast has never been so flabbered...

Just glad no one got hurt.

In the EU...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2022, 16:37
Replies: 327
Views: 80,100
Posted By fokker1000

Which sources claim? That is to poster 1

Which sources claim? That is to poster 1
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2022, 15:57
Replies: 23
Views: 10,902
Posted By fokker1000

I agree with DaveRUK.... what's the bit that...

I agree with DaveRUK.... what's the bit that makes anyone laugh? Certainly no one who is involved in professional aviation, or indeed any form of flying.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jul 2022, 15:49
Replies: 266
Views: 109,944
Posted By fokker1000

8314, Indeed they do. But not always funny...

8314,

Indeed they do. But not always funny sadly. But things NEVER change...... :rolleyes:
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jul 2022, 14:37
Replies: 266
Views: 109,944
Posted By fokker1000

Detent. This is multi point mistake, but to...

Detent.

This is multi point mistake, but to say mixed languages isn't a factor is frankly bollox. Haven't read the report, but were the crew on day 5 and on the edge of FTLs? Was the latest METAR...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2022, 15:36
Replies: 54
Views: 30,163
Posted By fokker1000

I'm inclined to say well done to the...

I'm inclined to say well done to the manufacturers.... a hole presents itself to a non pressurised part of the airframe and it's a non event.

A little surprised no pax feedback about sound of a...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2022, 18:21
Replies: 60
Views: 31,475
Posted By fokker1000

Just seen that post from Havick.. First time...

Just seen that post from Havick..

First time I landed at ORD. Night time, raining and when we switched to ground it was so congested (taxiways) we were advised "If you can see a way through, go...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2022, 18:11
Replies: 60
Views: 31,475
Posted By fokker1000

I have operated into quite a few busy US airports...

I have operated into quite a few busy US airports over the years. They can be chaotic to say the least. And I have heard more than patronising RT to non English [first language] speaking crew.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2022, 16:32
Replies: 173
Views: 38,697
Posted By fokker1000

Is this forum for real?

Is this forum for real?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd May 2022, 17:53
Replies: 36
Views: 13,014
Posted By fokker1000

People who have very expensive properties in West...

People who have very expensive properties in West London complain about jet noise, yet they did knew about that little airport called Heathrow when they moved in...... And seem to like to fly to get...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2022, 17:41
Replies: 20,899
Views: 1,364,314
Posted By fokker1000

Large bunch of old sad gits here.. I'm sure you...

Large bunch of old sad gits here.. I'm sure you really think you're amusing.

Maybe in The Mess 20 years ago... Maybe. probably not.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th May 2022, 22:24
Replies: 81
Views: 18,965
Posted By fokker1000

FEP, What do you do to earn a living mate?

FEP,
What do you do to earn a living mate?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2022, 16:08
Replies: 146
Views: 36,733
Posted By fokker1000

Maybe the comms should have started with People. ...

Maybe the comms should have started with People.
I can see both points of view here. In the big scheme of things here, who cares.

Good night.

FK10
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2022, 10:18
Replies: 43
Views: 14,458
Posted By fokker1000

If you have operated at CAI you will have needed...

If you have operated at CAI you will have needed to use hill starts on some taxyways. I'm not joking!
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Dec 2020, 15:20
Replies: 156
Views: 116,352
Posted By fokker1000

Haven't read this entire thread, so forgive my...

Haven't read this entire thread, so forgive my possibly naive comment.

Airbus are built in a part of the world which is very regulated, and many of it's governments are centre left... So if a...
Forum: PPRuNe Problems or Queries
25th Dec 2020, 14:49
Replies: 0
Views: 876
Posted By fokker1000

Mono scope possible scam!

Hi there,

Three weeks ago I responded to an advertisement on prune regarding a monoscope. Buy two, get second half price etc etc.

Thought they would make different type of present for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2020, 20:25
Replies: 63
Views: 32,740
Posted By fokker1000

Now come on children, play nicely. Just think of...

Now come on children, play nicely. Just think of your index linked pensions....
Now run along with you calculators.
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2020, 23:13
Replies: 5
Views: 6,759
Posted By fokker1000

If you don't know.... [about the airline]

Ladies and Gents,

Comments about airlines that you don't work for, or know anything about.....

Please don't speculate or make comments about... some good friends of mine do fly for them, and...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2020, 19:32
Replies: 37
Views: 32,159
Posted By fokker1000

And so? What"s you point?

And so? What"s you point?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2020, 18:13
Replies: 16
Views: 14,201
Posted By fokker1000

PS. The vast majority of go arounds I've...

PS. The vast majority of go arounds I've witnessed, or performed myself at LGW have been due to aircraft not starting the take off promptly... as requested by TWR.

We have TCAS, and we have eyes,...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Mar 2020, 18:04
Replies: 16
Views: 14,201
Posted By fokker1000

Pot hole? Well that wouldn't surprise me. This is...

Pot hole? Well that wouldn't surprise me. This is the county of Sussex, UK!
Try driving home from LGW.... I'd suggest a Land Rover with rather chunky tyres!!!!!!!!
But I must say to anyone who...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2020, 23:18
Replies: 43
Views: 17,961
Posted By fokker1000

Starfish, what is your point?

Starfish, what is your point?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Feb 2020, 19:44
Replies: 73
Views: 32,388
Posted By fokker1000

I've sat in 200KT jet, but didn't get wet!!!! ...

I've sat in 200KT jet, but didn't get wet!!!!

Wasn't so brilliant on the way out with 185KTS on the nose...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2019, 16:19
Replies: 57
Views: 37,907
Posted By fokker1000

Why don't we do formation take offs/landings too?...

Why don't we do formation take offs/landings too? double runway capacity with immediate effect! Narrow bodies only for now though I'd guess.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Sep 2019, 17:56
Replies: 42
Views: 48,641
Posted By fokker1000

Try KEF for size, not as strong winds, but 50kts...

Try KEF for size, not as strong winds, but 50kts in snow isn't that usual, and we keep operating.... just ;-o
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2019, 09:58
Replies: 32
Views: 52,426
Posted By fokker1000

Best of luck to all the Wow air staff. FK10

Best of luck to all the Wow air staff.

FK10
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Oct 2018, 23:10
Replies: 48
Views: 28,677
Posted By fokker1000

Very sad to hear this news... I wish all the...

Very sad to hear this news...
I wish all the crew, and ops staff a speedy route to a another job with a good long term future.
It was a year ago to the day that we had to get off a jet at LGW...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Sep 2018, 18:17
Replies: 22
Views: 7,002
Posted By fokker1000

Maybe they can give it CAT C+ status!!!!!! Thin I...

Maybe they can give it CAT C+ status!!!!!! Thin I might take the Land Rover or a Yak to get there personally.. However, it does look beautifully built.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2017, 16:01
Replies: 14
Views: 15,416
Posted By fokker1000

I have absolutely no doubt that the money people...

I have absolutely no doubt that the money people behind it will not be left short...
'Screw the employees' is what they'll say behind closed doors.
They always do.... But I stand to be corrected.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2017, 10:44
Replies: 4
Views: 4,007
Posted By fokker1000

Many thanks..

Many thanks..
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Oct 2017, 18:33
Replies: 4
Views: 4,007
Posted By fokker1000

Aer Lingus bases.

Hi there,

Are Are Lingus flight deck soley based out of DUB?

Many thanks.
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