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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jun 2012, 10:02
Replies: 13
Views: 18,928
Posted By corsair

I fly a light single, albeit a rather large and...

I fly a light single, albeit a rather large and not so light single and the worst I experienced was a massive wing drop in turbulence. It was like a giant grabbed the wing and pulled it down. But it...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2012, 10:03
Replies: 95
Views: 29,881
Posted By corsair

Yes, that is what he should have done and he...

Yes, that is what he should have done and he should have outlined all the reasons why the Air Corps, as things stand cannot run the service safely. That's his job.

Accountability, something that...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jun 2012, 21:46
Replies: 95
Views: 29,881
Posted By corsair

Justthefact, with all due respect you were a cop...

Justthefact, with all due respect you were a cop not a pilot or aircrew and GASU was not a semi HEMS operation with off site landings. Respect to your experience but it's not that relevant and it's...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2012, 15:19
Replies: 95
Views: 29,881
Posted By corsair

It was pointed out but no one was listening....

It was pointed out but no one was listening. Maybe they'll re-think it now or will we have to see a fatal crash before the message sinks in.

As for a crash 15 days after starting a service. Well...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2012, 09:56
Replies: 95
Views: 29,881
Posted By corsair

From the Irish Times article: I seriously hope...

From the Irish Times article: I seriously hope not. They got away with it this time. Next time people could die. This accident happened on a fairly benign summer's day. Imagine the potential for...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2012, 18:13
Replies: 95
Views: 29,881
Posted By corsair

I hate quoting myself but when this idea was...

I hate quoting myself but when this idea was first announced, I said this on the subject:





At least no one died this time. I take no pleasure in saying I told you so. Let's hope this...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2012, 16:15
Replies: 95
Views: 29,881
Posted By corsair

I know the Air Corps!

I know the Air Corps!
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2012, 16:03
Replies: 95
Views: 29,881
Posted By corsair

Good to hear no serious injuries. That's a...

Good to hear no serious injuries. That's a relief.

500 fan, there was considerable debate on other forums and elsewhere in relation to this service. First off it's not a HEMS service, not intended...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2012, 15:04
Replies: 95
Views: 29,881
Posted By corsair

Just heard that too. No other info yet. Hopefully...

Just heard that too. No other info yet. Hopefully no casualties.

I'm sorry to say that many people predicted just such an accident when this air ambulance service was set up. Sadly they were...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2012, 17:15
Replies: 108
Views: 28,322
Posted By corsair

A pardon for those men has just been announced: ...

A pardon for those men has just been announced:

Pardon for soldiers who deserted for allies in WWII - RT News (http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0612/govt-pardon-for-former-soldiers.html)



A good...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jun 2012, 20:40
Replies: 43
Views: 19,865
Posted By corsair

No I hit the bottle when staff tell me the new...

No I hit the bottle when staff tell me the new guy is a better pilot! :{

We'll see, let's see how good he is when the elevators fall off.:E
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jun 2012, 10:14
Replies: 43
Views: 19,865
Posted By corsair

Absolutely, the only way you'll get me into one...

Absolutely, the only way you'll get me into one of those aeroplanes is after a stiff drink or two!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jun 2012, 15:20
Replies: 43
Views: 19,865
Posted By corsair

and customers. Even after lots of training,...

and customers. Even after lots of training, sending him out on his first unsupervised flight was like sending a student out on his first solo. If either the boss or I smoked we'd have burned a pack...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jun 2012, 10:25
Replies: 43
Views: 19,865
Posted By corsair

It's absolutely true that having the right...

It's absolutely true that having the right attitude is a great help in these jobs. I know from my own experience that choosing a pilot to suit your operation is harder than you might think...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jun 2012, 16:52
Replies: 43
Views: 19,865
Posted By corsair

Smaller operators like this have a problem with...

Smaller operators like this have a problem with their pilots leaving once they gain experience. That's the nature of the beast. The catch 22 for these operators is that experienced pilots, the ideal...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jun 2012, 14:35
Replies: 65
Views: 34,019
Posted By corsair

I do know older guys who have got into Ryanair, a...

I do know older guys who have got into Ryanair, a personal friend too. So yes they do take older pilots. Indeed I'm way over 37, a long way in fact. But I would fancy my chances of getting an...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th May 2012, 18:14
Replies: 74
Views: 17,374
Posted By corsair

Not an airline pilot but flying for a (bad)...

Not an airline pilot but flying for a (bad) living for some time now. I vary between actively hating it and being ambivalent about it. Which is ironic considering how much time and effort I spent on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th May 2012, 00:22
Replies: 34
Views: 16,118
Posted By corsair

Pretty much sums it up. It's beem my experience...

Pretty much sums it up. It's beem my experience to select a pilot lately and it pretty much sums up as above. The guy hits all the high points at the moment. I was impressed. But I can't wondering...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th May 2012, 16:08
Replies: 91
Views: 39,458
Posted By corsair

The so called bullet holes are nothing of the...

The so called bullet holes are nothing of the sort:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/05/10/article-2142300-1304CEE0000005DC-958_470x423.jpgThat's clearly flak damage, the reason the aircraft...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Apr 2012, 23:19
Replies: 23
Views: 9,457
Posted By corsair

At the mo, I'm bringing a 23 year pilot up to...

At the mo, I'm bringing a 23 year pilot up to speed. He's good to be fair. But my worry is that he's a bit young. It is unfair and I know that age is not neccessarily a measure of maturity.

But...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Apr 2012, 15:13
Replies: 25
Views: 11,242
Posted By corsair

The NFC only just started their integrated...

The NFC only just started their integrated course. So the only people with experience of that will be the current students. So I doubt you'll get much information on that situation.

But they've...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2012, 23:04
Replies: 91
Views: 39,458
Posted By corsair

I thought it was fake too but only delighted it...

I thought it was fake too but only delighted it isn't. The simple reason so many people are instantly skeptical is that the internet is awash with fakers. This looked too good to be true but it...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2012, 22:31
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By corsair

They are intending to cover the entire country...

They are intending to cover the entire country with the one aircraft. Or pretending to cover the entire country with one aircraft. The Air Corps don't even have three EC135s. They have two. It's a...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2012, 22:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By corsair

It's not a HEMS service. It's the usual Irish...

It's not a HEMS service. It's the usual Irish compromise. It will be a patient transfer service. Supposed to be all Ireland but that's impossible because it's based in an army barracks in the middle...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Apr 2012, 16:56
Replies: 39
Views: 9,093
Posted By corsair

Calm down, I simply repeated something said of...

Calm down, I simply repeated something said of him by an RAF pilot who flew with him. Who was there!

As for the collision, this had been thoroughly debunked lately. But it was suggested he knew...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Mar 2012, 18:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,029
Posted By corsair

Skydive job in Ireland - Thread deleted?

Yesterday I posted a thread with a link to a skydive job I came across posted on another forum.

The thread was clearly deleted by the Mod.

Now I'm puzzled, what transgression was committed?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Mar 2012, 11:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,127
Posted By corsair

I remember two big guys getting into a 150 and...

I remember two big guys getting into a 150 and attempting to take off from a relatively long runway (luckily). After several attempted take off runs that would do justice to 747. They gave up and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Mar 2012, 13:05
Replies: 67
Views: 13,361
Posted By corsair

Gentle climb's story is a good exampe of how...

Gentle climb's story is a good exampe of how networking works.

My story, before I start this is no sob story, put away those violins. I loved every minute of the flying. I started at 18 with my...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Mar 2012, 15:50
Replies: 39
Views: 9,093
Posted By corsair

I remember an interview with a contemporary of...

I remember an interview with a contemporary of his, another pilot. I can't remember where but as I recall he had little regard for Bader and he felt that he got pilots killed unneccessarily. There...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2012, 16:16
Replies: 854
Views: 305,841
Posted By corsair

Same here, tomorrow Tuesday apparently. Something...

Same here, tomorrow Tuesday apparently. Something about the RE/EI link. Not sure what though.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Mar 2012, 14:33
Replies: 52
Views: 9,542
Posted By corsair

As others have pointed out networking is this...

As others have pointed out networking is this situation is vital. Keep the licence valid because as someone said jobs come up at very short notice. I nearly lost out because of that on one occasion....
Forum: Tech Log
1st Mar 2012, 13:43
Replies: 22
Views: 19,919
Posted By corsair

Ah, good point. I should have clarified. Not...

Ah, good point. I should have clarified. Not every engine going through a refurbishment is completely disassembled and rebuilt. There are different levels of refurbishment. Parts of the engine may be...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Feb 2012, 15:06
Replies: 22
Views: 19,919
Posted By corsair

I worked nearly 14 years in an engine overhaul...

I worked nearly 14 years in an engine overhaul facility but somehow or other failed to witness a single compressor wash. But it was commonly used in the test cell. Often post refurbishment, an engine...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Feb 2012, 09:21
Replies: 24
Views: 4,959
Posted By corsair

There are jobs but not exactly career jobs, there...

There are jobs but not exactly career jobs, there was one recently for a relatively experienced pilot flying a single engine aircraft. Seven days a week, seasonal, €300, that's Euro. Lots of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Feb 2012, 09:15
Replies: 43
Views: 7,667
Posted By corsair

I started flying young but struggled with lack of...

I started flying young but struggled with lack of funding. Same old story. Eventually qualified but ended up out of flying for a while. Came back to it though in my mid forties and actually got my...
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