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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2021, 01:45
Replies: 15
Views: 8,921
Posted By Abacus

This is such very sad news! I had the great...

This is such very sad news! I had the great pleasure to know Mark very well during our time at Monarch, especially during the Berlin days. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.

On...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Aug 2020, 12:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,715
Posted By Abacus

Smile As long as you are 60% competent, you should be...

As long as you are 60% competent, you should be fine!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Oct 2017, 12:51
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,002,106
Posted By Abacus

This is such a sad day. My nearly 25 years...

This is such a sad day.

My nearly 25 years with Monarch were the best of my career, spanning the EuroBerlin contract in the late 80's to ten years on the a330.
What fabulous memories of a great...
Forum: Medical & Health
1st Nov 2014, 17:55
Replies: 43
Views: 14,669
Posted By Abacus

Thanks for the the replies. It looks like I need...

Thanks for the the replies. It looks like I need to have an implant then. It's been about nine months now since I had the tooth removed. The dentist said I should leave it at least six months to heal...
Forum: Medical & Health
30th Oct 2014, 07:28
Replies: 43
Views: 14,669
Posted By Abacus

Thanks for the advice. I guess I need to look...

Thanks for the advice. I guess I need to look into this further. Not so straightforward as I thought.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Oct 2014, 06:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,500
Posted By Abacus

It reminds me of Noel Edmunds Christmas TV...

It reminds me of Noel Edmunds Christmas TV special many years ago where he was on board a BA Concorde flight from London to Barbados. Part of the programme took place on the flightdeck where Noel...
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Oct 2014, 11:50
Replies: 43
Views: 14,669
Posted By Abacus

Just a quick question. I had a tooth removed six...

Just a quick question. I had a tooth removed six months ago, the first I have had removed, as it happens. A molar on my lower jaw. The dentist suggested I might like to have an implant. Well, I guess...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Oct 2014, 04:30
Replies: 686
Views: 532,079
Posted By Abacus

Re post 514 I am a Monarch pensioner. I...

Re post 514

I am a Monarch pensioner. I haven't received any such email. Care to enlighten us further?

Cheers.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Aug 2014, 19:13
Replies: 686
Views: 532,079
Posted By Abacus

Really sad news, especially for an airline that...

Really sad news, especially for an airline that has remained independent for over 45 years. I do hope they can find a way to weather this particular storm.
Just a thought, with so many pilots who...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Oct 2012, 02:40
Replies: 138
Views: 32,847
Posted By Abacus

Reuters update

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Kingfisher Airlines‘ licence was suspended on Saturday after it failed to address the Indian regulator’s concerns about its operations, forcing the debt-laden carrier to stop...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Oct 2012, 11:03
Replies: 138
Views: 32,847
Posted By Abacus

I believe India doesn't have bankruptcy laws...

I believe India doesn't have bankruptcy laws which may have given an escape route for Mallya. So he will still have to deal with the debts of KFA regardless of the outcome.
I think it highly likely...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Oct 2012, 10:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,589
Posted By Abacus

Any airline offering such a wet lease to KFA...

Any airline offering such a wet lease to KFA would require significant advance payment and third party guarantees before it would commit aircraft and crews. Generally wet leasing is much more...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Oct 2012, 15:30
Replies: 138
Views: 32,847
Posted By Abacus

Just seen a footnote on the CNBC financial TV...

Just seen a footnote on the CNBC financial TV channel that Kingfishers winter schedule has been denied by the DGCA. I guess that really is curtains then?
Forum: Tech Log
17th Oct 2012, 15:13
Replies: 24
Views: 8,854
Posted By Abacus

Having flown the A320 continuously for 20 years...

Having flown the A320 continuously for 20 years and A330 for 10 years with over 14000 flying hours on both types I can honestly say I have only ever had minor issues now and again! The most common...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2012, 10:43
Replies: 10
Views: 17,105
Posted By Abacus

Squawk7600 -Placing the ENG START selector in IGN...

Squawk7600 -Placing the ENG START selector in IGN START will bring up the ENG ECAM page, hence it is in the beginning of the manual start procedure. Again, sorry if I misunderstood your statement.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2012, 13:19
Replies: 283
Views: 131,229
Posted By Abacus

Pulse 1 I don't recall that about a nav...

Pulse 1

I don't recall that about a nav ejecting. But we had re-position to Southampton later in the day so were not around at the time he would have left.
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2012, 13:07
Replies: 10
Views: 17,105
Posted By Abacus

Abacus, Well how do I know exactly what did...

Abacus,
Well how do I know exactly what did cause it?
Say tailwind was greater than 10 knots. I assume I'd do manual on both then?


Well there could be a number of reasons where a manual start...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2012, 05:23
Replies: 283
Views: 131,229
Posted By Abacus

I remember in the early 80's (can't remember the...

I remember in the early 80's (can't remember the exact year) I was scheduled to open the Bournemouth International air show, which was part sponsored by the local TV company at the time 'TVS', by...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2012, 04:33
Replies: 70
Views: 23,241
Posted By Abacus

Don't know if many are still around. We used to...

Don't know if many are still around. We used to operate a Fuji 200 which had a reasonable aerobatic capability and 4 seats. Great for touring and you could throw it around too!
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2012, 04:07
Replies: 10
Views: 17,105
Posted By Abacus

Hung start

Technically, if you are going to do a manual start you could leave it in 'IGN' but why would you want to?

If you are going to initiate a manual start, then that is not a memory procedure so you...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Oct 2012, 01:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,908
Posted By Abacus

Etihad to the rescue - don't think so!

I am sure that Etihad have no intention of picking up the pieces of KFA.

KFA are saddled with 3 billion $US of debt and have reduced market share to just 3%.
The figures just don't add up!
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Oct 2012, 00:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,977
Posted By Abacus

Imminent new aircraft deliveries!

I hear from a reliable source that VJ is taking delivery of three new aircraft!

Two A380's and a microlight!

One 380 will be be used to carry his ego, and the other to carry his creditors to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Oct 2012, 08:34
Replies: 138
Views: 32,847
Posted By Abacus

Mallya is not, and never has been, a businessman!...

Mallya is not, and never has been, a businessman! He is learning the hard way that it's easy to spend money, not so easy to earn it!

He is the ultimate example of pride coming before a fall!
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Mar 2012, 10:46
Replies: 79
Views: 18,159
Posted By Abacus

KFA aircraft impounded at LHR?

I heard today that KFA aircraft have been impounded at LHR.

Can anyone confirm this? Thanks
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Jul 2009, 14:02
Replies: 1,705
Views: 975,927
Posted By Abacus

It seems that the 'new' deal for new contracts is...

It seems that the 'new' deal for new contracts is a 10% reduction on the basic salary for the FIRST TWELVE MONTHS ONLY, and then returning to the usual rate. All other conditions remain the same.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Jul 2009, 17:00
Replies: 76
Views: 14,192
Posted By Abacus

The playboy kid at it again!

I see VJM is at his favourite playground again, his 319 parked up in its usual spot in Nice!

Obviously just not taking things seriously at all!

Good luck chaps!

Ps when does the BLR - LHR...
Forum: Middle East
20th May 2009, 08:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,648
Posted By Abacus

Pre paid credit card

Rockamora

Several UK companies provide them, Virgin, Post Office, CashPlus to name just three.

Just Google 'prepaid credit cards', that should point you in the right direction.

Cheers
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th May 2009, 16:17
Replies: 180
Views: 34,470
Posted By Abacus

Saw VJ's 319 in Nice today! I swear I saw...

Saw VJ's 319 in Nice today!

I swear I saw the cabin chock full of drums of Jet A1! Or was it Formula 1 motor spirit! Or..........!

I wonder how he's going to get out of Nice when they present...
Forum: Middle East
19th May 2009, 16:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,648
Posted By Abacus

Credit card fraud

I also have been the victim of credit card fraud, about a year or so ago. Had my credit card 'cloned' and several transactions made on it. The incident was sorted out after some time but a great...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th May 2009, 20:53
Replies: 180
Views: 34,470
Posted By Abacus

Another good post 'Moderate'. Saperaa! ...

Another good post 'Moderate'.


Saperaa!
There is absolutely no point in continuing a pointless discussion!

Those that manipulate the levers in KFA - I hesitate, with one or two notable...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th May 2009, 07:19
Replies: 180
Views: 34,470
Posted By Abacus

Very succinctly put, 'Sky Dancer'. Couldn't...

Very succinctly put, 'Sky Dancer'.

Couldn't agree more!
Forum: Rumours & News
5th May 2009, 07:03
Replies: 952
Views: 525,206
Posted By Abacus

'Ex Cargo Clown'. That would certainly help, but...

'Ex Cargo Clown'. That would certainly help, but I'm not sure I would leave it just up to the dispatchers to provide the performance calc's. Besides, our SOP requires independent...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2009, 22:57
Replies: 952
Views: 525,206
Posted By Abacus

The latest 'Flight International' which has just...

The latest 'Flight International' which has just dropped in to my 'inbox' has a half page article on the incident, most interestingly citing Emirates now introducing a second laptop on the flight...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th May 2009, 18:44
Replies: 180
Views: 34,470
Posted By Abacus

Saperaa - your point is? It seems the hotels...

Saperaa - your point is?

It seems the hotels gave free accomodation, the hotels gave free internet access, the hotels gave three meals a day, the hotels gave free laundry!

This is easy if you...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd May 2009, 16:27
Replies: 180
Views: 34,470
Posted By Abacus

Well said 'moderate'. That just about sums...

Well said 'moderate'.

That just about sums up KFA. I had the misfortune to work for them for a few months until they laid of most of the ex-pats.
From my time there I was NOT impressed with...
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