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Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2008, 14:01
Replies: 82
Views: 33,917
Posted By prb46

hedgedweller

You could use the ferry instead!
At least the passengers who were taken to safety in a gale force 10 were
given a cup of coffee.All they said was how proud they were about the
safety services and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jul 2007, 11:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
Posted By prb46

Thanks BOAC. As you can gather I'm out of my...

Thanks BOAC.
As you can gather I'm out of my depth here,so will keep to thunderstorm activity and windsheer on approach.Something I do know about!!
Have a good day.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jul 2007, 10:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
Posted By prb46

Many thanks BOAC and Curious pax for your...

Many thanks BOAC and Curious pax for your replies.
Much appreciated.Will keep trying for details of that flight.Can't find it
at the moment but seem to remember that it ended in disaster,which
I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2007, 12:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
Posted By prb46

microburst

Sorry but not sure if this is the right forum to ask a question.
I'm near finishing a fictional novel,and haven't been on this site for a long
time.
A few years ago,I was overseeing a BAC 1-11...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd May 2005, 10:46
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

SPITFIRES RULE Sorry not to have replied...

SPITFIRES RULE
Sorry not to have replied earlier.Yes the book will be available
in Canada.Have just got back from South Africa which was a
hair raising experience.Joburg no problem but the drive...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Apr 2005, 02:18
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Well I'm upping the tempo a bit now. I have...

Well I'm upping the tempo a bit now.
I have just been reading an old Bristol evening post I found
in my parents attic.Friday 05 1954.My father flew the old Lancaster so kept loads of anything to do...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Apr 2005, 16:58
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Thanks for your replies. Well I do know of a...

Thanks for your replies.
Well I do know of a 767-200 ingesting one during taxi.
I believe ATC reported it as the crew knew nothing about
it.Extensive fan damage.Replacement blades finally arrived...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Apr 2005, 05:50
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Well you guys fly a beast of an aircraft!!!Every...

Well you guys fly a beast of an aircraft!!!Every problem I raise
the aircraft and crew can deal with it.Should have used a
BAC1-11.
What is the go-around button and what does it do.Does it set...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Apr 2005, 06:43
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Thanks JS. Problem I have is that...

Thanks JS.
Problem I have is that reastically,how long would it take to get
3 fan blades?The boroscope and two qualified engineers are
available in west Africa.Are there spare blades in the UK?...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Apr 2005, 14:05
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Once again many thanks to you all for your...

Once again many thanks to you all for your replies.
Sorry not to have said thanks before but I have to work
to 'Writers time limitations!I need two days off in 28!!
I am digesting all your...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Mar 2005, 20:16
Replies: 55
Views: 12,557
Posted By prb46

Why all the bashing? I am in the middle of a...

Why all the bashing?
I am in the middle of a book that includes a purser that
is ex Astraeus.
I have been to the ops room one night,but maybe it has moved
now.
So I am just writing to say that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Mar 2005, 08:50
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Thanks again So you come it a normal speed,and...

Thanks again
So you come it a normal speed,and everyone is expecting
a problem.
You put the nose down and it's not locked.Would it just go back
into it's bay,or would it kick back into the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Mar 2005, 17:24
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Dusk2Dawn Many thanks and sorry,I didn't know...

Dusk2Dawn
Many thanks and sorry,I didn't know you have two lights
and spares.
So here we go again.
On approach you don't get the green light.Front gear is
not locked and the indication is...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Mar 2005, 07:54
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Thanks for your replies So GG would I be better...

Thanks for your replies
So GG would I be better using a 767-300?This is actually
in my next book.
I believe (flew on Air seychelles)that it can do about 11 hours
which would probably make it a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Mar 2005, 11:49
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Well here we go again Having spent all day in...

Well here we go again
Having spent all day in London on thursday with the publishers
I have to change a few things,which I didn't want to do.
Aircraft has landed safely,and put on a very remote...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Mar 2005, 15:04
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Hi Greek God again Fairly simple question this...

Hi Greek God again
Fairly simple question this time,and not in this book but the first chapter of the next hopefully.
The 757 has remained at 12000ft and as it cannot return,the
Capt decides to...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Mar 2005, 11:09
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By prb46

Silly Question Time

Hi guys,
This is probably one I will wish I never asked,so please excuse
my ignorance,but here goes.
In a war stricken country,and at an airport under attack,there
are two aircraft on the...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Mar 2005, 12:38
Replies: 36
Views: 4,802
Posted By prb46

Got a bit lost on this one I'm coming in from...

Got a bit lost on this one
I'm coming in from Italy,Greece wherever,
So is that not from the south east?
There is no signifcant wind,so surely you would not ask
me to take me around the houses to...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Mar 2005, 09:55
Replies: 36
Views: 4,802
Posted By prb46

WWW I was out by 500ft,so easy to change. The...

WWW
I was out by 500ft,so easy to change.
The answer you have given about parking is a valid one.
My book comes out next year,and I am worried that by that
time certain carriers will be taking on...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Mar 2005, 18:01
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Hi Greek God Many thanks for that.It has...

Hi Greek God
Many thanks for that.It has answered many questions that I
was about to ask.Many thanks to everyone else as well.
I sometimes wish I never started this project,it takes up your
whole...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Mar 2005, 16:56
Replies: 36
Views: 4,802
Posted By prb46

Sorry to change the subject but although a...

Sorry to change the subject but although a Bristolian.the Captain in question cannot wear a tea shirt.Company rules!!
Could anyone help me on two points

A 757 half loaded departs to Spain.Using...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Mar 2005, 22:01
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Many thanks for that Mono.I would have to add...

Many thanks for that Mono.I would have to add that the aircraft is not on a pier,or facing inwards,but on a remote stand,so is able to move forward at will.The steps are removed in the end.
This...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2005, 03:26
Replies: 36
Views: 4,802
Posted By prb46

Standard Noise Took a long time,but now...

Standard Noise
Took a long time,but now understand your message
Many thanks.I can go to sleep now!!
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2005, 01:26
Replies: 36
Views: 4,802
Posted By prb46

Seems I have hit a raw nerve somewhere,so have...

Seems I have hit a raw nerve somewhere,so have changed from
Bristol to Cardiff.An empty 757 arrives in the early evening,and then departs to Malaga the next morning on an ACMI basis for a charter...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Mar 2005, 18:17
Replies: 36
Views: 4,802
Posted By prb46

EVIL J Why am I Bristol bashing? I live in...

EVIL J
Why am I Bristol bashing?
I live in Clifton,and have the highest regard for the airport
and want to support it in my book.
There must be something I am not aware of,otherwise you would...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Mar 2005, 16:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,532
Posted By prb46

humour

I really need some help,especially from those in Australia,who have a terrific sense of humour.
I am near to completing a book,but have been told that three chapters are fairly boring.so I need...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Mar 2005, 14:15
Replies: 36
Views: 4,802
Posted By prb46

Britol International

Sorry to be a bother but wondering if anyone could tell me the runway length at Bristol.Is it still Lulsgate,or has that long gone.
Also,is there still a hump on the runway?
Is Servisair still the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Mar 2005, 16:30
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Bealzebub As the 757 is quite a long...

Bealzebub
As the 757 is quite a long aircraft,would the pilots know of a tail scrape,or just the pax down the back?
If the take off speed is too low after this event,but the aircraft has got...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Mar 2005, 12:01
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Bealzebub Following your responce have made...

Bealzebub
Following your responce have made several changes.
From what I understand is that however heavy the aircraft the pulling back will not be a problem.
If that is the case I take it that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2005, 19:28
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

speedbirdzero0ne I did expect some sarcasm.Yes...

speedbirdzero0ne
I did expect some sarcasm.Yes the original plan was to be a 225 but given the short runway and not knowing anything about the performance of the aircraft,decided against it.The...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2005, 17:08
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

Many thanks for your replies. The main problem...

Many thanks for your replies.
The main problem with writing a novel is to keep the reader
enthralled,but also to make it as realistic as possible.To do that the publisher keeps asking you to go in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Mar 2005, 11:18
Replies: 56
Views: 11,590
Posted By prb46

757-200 performance

Not sure if this is the right forum but here goes...

A B757-200 is taking off on a short airfield in south east Africa.
The aircraft is around 3-4 tonnes overweight.The weather is
calm with a...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2004, 07:51
Replies: 19
Views: 4,232
Posted By prb46

Surely to ask a question based on a passengers...

Surely to ask a question based on a passengers comment,who
obviously knows little about aviation,and to make a heading
that states 'Excel aborted t/o at Mah' should have some further back up.I was...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
19th Mar 2004, 17:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By prb46

FLY HALF Glad the interview went well.A...

FLY HALF

Glad the interview went well.A great place to work and great
guys to work with.Hard work but rewarding.A very busy summer
ahead and not for the faint-hearted
And don't worry,we all...
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