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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th May 2018, 08:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,239
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

..and all systems normal now it seems.

..and all systems normal now it seems.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th May 2018, 07:21
Replies: 3
Views: 2,239
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Anyone else having issues today? Can't log in,...

Anyone else having issues today? Can't log in, various error messages on iOS and Safari. Also 404s on Safari. Have deleted and reinstalled apps etc.

RB have tweeted there's an issue and they're...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2018, 20:30
Replies: 40
Views: 19,085
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Nicely put Rhymenocerous. Regards to...

Nicely put Rhymenocerous. Regards to Hiphopopotomus.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Dec 2012, 18:53
Replies: 151
Views: 58,967
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Lucky escape there then. In addition to...

Lucky escape there then.

In addition to what the previous 2 posters have pointed out I'd like to highlight the fact that uSay/pulse has never worked in the favour of the workforce whether it was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Dec 2012, 11:34
Replies: 151
Views: 58,967
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Pretty sure fuel saving has taken a back seat to...

Pretty sure fuel saving has taken a back seat to OTP as a Key Performance Indicator. When was the last time you received a company missive encouraging single engine taxi or flaps 3 landing?

Also...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Dec 2012, 18:23
Replies: 51
Views: 18,333
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Is a claim not usually for compensation rather...

Is a claim not usually for compensation rather than an explanation?

However, if it is simply as Bond'll Do says it does sound overly harsh and a worrying sign of the way BA views it's retiree's...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Sep 2012, 19:15
Replies: 338
Views: 119,961
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Some may argue that the last point actually is...

Some may argue that the last point actually is transferable to airline flying.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jul 2012, 20:11
Replies: 9
Views: 3,783
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

cool, but the rumour is clearly bollocks.

cool, but the rumour is clearly bollocks.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2012, 20:51
Replies: 159
Views: 43,698
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Heard this on 121.5 this evening. From what I...

Heard this on 121.5 this evening. From what I gathered the helicopter was accidentally squawking 7700(!), hence fighters. Heli pilots were a bit miffed about the turbulence created by the fighters....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2011, 08:18
Replies: 87
Views: 42,023
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

3000 'factored' hours + jump through hoops.

3000 'factored' hours + jump through hoops.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th May 2011, 20:32
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Yes, there are AM and PM sessions on at least...

Yes, there are AM and PM sessions on at least Monday and Tuesday next week.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Apr 2011, 12:21
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Yes, I believe that Moving Cross 1, Shapes &...

Yes, I believe that Moving Cross 1, Shapes & Numbers, and the counting down in multiples of different numbers are the three to focus on. All others have been dropped from the session - it is just the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Apr 2011, 16:37
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

bigdunc: voila... ...

bigdunc: voila...

http://www.pprune.org/terms-endearment/432609-ba-financially-when-no-longer-worth.html

And while I'm here, if anyone there is any bumph re: Day 1 doing the rounds please do...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Oct 2010, 13:45
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

On the afternoon of Wednesday 6th October...

On the afternoon of Wednesday 6th October according to previous posting.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2010, 01:15
Replies: 88
Views: 27,248
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Please PM this weeks lottery numbers, thanks.

Please PM this weeks lottery numbers, thanks.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2010, 09:20
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Cool, when is midnight Friday? ;) Midnight...

Cool, when is midnight Friday? ;)

Midnight actually falls exactly between two days so it is neither one or nor the other, or it is both. To remove this ambiguity it is convention to describe...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2010, 23:27
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Fab, wish someone posted that earlier.

Fab, wish someone posted that earlier.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2010, 20:48
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

That is kind of true but still not definitive....

That is kind of true but still not definitive. Looks like we're not the first to have this dilemma as this (http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/548775.html) discussion shows. See also...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Oct 2010, 18:29
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Yeah, I wasn't sure about that until I read...

Yeah, I wasn't sure about that until I read further on in the email:



...so tomorrow night I think.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2010, 13:13
Replies: 20
Views: 4,860
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

That's because the US is only has private...

That's because the US is only has private healthcare despite the best interests of its new president to introduce a nationally funded system, I believe. Not sure its electorate could foresee the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2010, 09:56
Replies: 102
Views: 21,952
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

You can put those pre-decimalised 1966 annual...

You can put those pre-decimalised 1966 annual salaries into this (http://www.measuringworth.com/ukcompare/) calculator for some idea of what they're worth today.

Depending on which of the 5 ways...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2009, 12:56
Replies: 13
Views: 1,730
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

One of life's great pleasures is then seeing them...

One of life's great pleasures is then seeing them make a complete balls of it on the return leg.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2009, 11:58
Replies: 55
Views: 11,269
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Don't really know why you're squabbling about...

Don't really know why you're squabbling about this. It's all there in black and white (and grey and orange) on the easyJet website.

Flying Clara, nothing wrong with trying to improve your lot....
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2008, 12:16
Replies: 198
Views: 68,001
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

TOGA 10 is a late go around (i.e. after a balked...

TOGA 10 is a late go around (i.e. after a balked landing) where pitch attitude is just 10 degrees in order to prevent a tailstrike - as I understand it. The commander initiated this then changed his...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2008, 07:58
Replies: 48
Views: 11,865
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Source: My dad. 35 years at BA from 1969-2004 -...

Source: My dad. 35 years at BA from 1969-2004 - 18000 hours, so an average of 514 hours a year. Equallyish split between VC-10, 737, 75/767 and 747.

Me in 2008 at a UK short haul low cost...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2008, 20:02
Replies: 4
Views: 6,134
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

That Hilton website has always given me very good...

That Hilton website has always given me very good deals at the destinations I've needed (Valencia, Cairo and Gatwick).
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2008, 14:58
Replies: 849
Views: 539,243
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

ghandou, I disagree with the previous respondees...

ghandou, I disagree with the previous respondees to your post and, like you, believe that it doesn't matter how much you get paid if you really don't like your job. I'm not totally sure what an oil...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2008, 11:28
Replies: 47
Views: 9,746
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

I believe that this will have strong...

I believe that this will have strong repercussions for Spanish ATC and how they will manage their approach/departure priority (queue-jumping) policy.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jul 2008, 20:27
Replies: 17
Views: 2,996
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

RPI+0.5%. 2-Year-deal made last year not so...

RPI+0.5%.

2-Year-deal made last year not so bad after all, I suppose.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jun 2008, 12:00
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

I was there on the 16th - no call, email or...

I was there on the 16th - no call, email or letter yet. But I suppose I shouldn't be getting my hopes up as it sounds like the calls have already been made.

Anyone know if they leave a message if...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th May 2008, 21:18
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

There's nothing beyond GCSE maths or physics...

There's nothing beyond GCSE maths or physics required in becoming a pilot or passing ATPLs. I was a sloppy psychology graduate in a media career and I had no trouble with any ATPL stuff. You...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th May 2008, 23:01
Replies: 23
Views: 9,579
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

There's one who does vocals for some heavy metal...

There's one who does vocals for some heavy metal band. \m/ \0/
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd May 2008, 16:37
Replies: 194
Views: 25,994
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Superpilot is not trying to 'big himself up', or...

Superpilot is not trying to 'big himself up', or 'bang on about what a legend' he is. He was just illustrating the very valid point that most other reasonably paid jobs are more stressful and demand...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2008, 12:46
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,123
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

It's a concern isn't it? I don't think BA have...

It's a concern isn't it? I don't think BA have been known to create redundancies in the past(?) although temporary lay-offs have occurred. And who knows what Nu-BA, combined with rising fuel prices,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th May 2008, 08:40
Replies: 71
Views: 23,307
Posted By ChocksAwayUK

Some very insightful thoughts here. Thanks...

Some very insightful thoughts here. Thanks everyone, though I have to say that you're not making my potential decision any easier!

I can certainly appreciate the benefit of an experienced captain...
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