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Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2008, 06:05
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By 747CLASSIC

I don't understand your post exactly. How can...

I don't understand your post exactly. How can they be shut down but still operating?

If I read your post correctly they are down to one aircraft and it was in Ethiopia for maybe a heavy...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Feb 2008, 10:07
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Slok Air

A friend of mine just sent me an e-mail where he told me that SLOK has stopped operating. Is there any truth to this?
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
2nd Feb 2008, 09:55
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Correspondence Dispatch Course

A friend of mine wants to get a dispatchers license. I recall hearing about a course that can be taken by correspondence. Can anyone help me out with info on the company? THX
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2004, 20:55
Replies: 201
Views: 75,259
Posted By 747CLASSIC

FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX?

I thought they lost their Swaziland A.O.C. What country A.O.C. will they be operating under? How much lower than Swaziland can they go?
Steer very clear of this one! They operate unsafe junk and...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Nov 2004, 14:06
Replies: 183
Views: 87,009
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Whiskery, The only reason AAI did not take a...

Whiskery,
The only reason AAI did not take a fall in 98 was because some of the MX people were smart enough to stay one step ahead of the inspectors! Case in point; I personally know of the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Nov 2004, 04:14
Replies: 11
Views: 1,614
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Cargo One, If there is a way of doing it and...

Cargo One,

If there is a way of doing it and Delford can make some money you can bet your retirement check that he will do it.
EIA has a long history of doing things for the State Dept. Do you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2004, 04:01
Replies: 119
Views: 43,840
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Paladini, You are absolutely correct! I was...

Paladini,

You are absolutely correct! I was trying not to go there. As difficult as it for me some times, I was trying to stay politically correct.
It would be good to see Mark have to go back...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Oct 2004, 06:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,614
Posted By 747CLASSIC

So, if you crew this thing do you get to wear a...

So, if you crew this thing do you get to wear a "zoom bag" a use one of those kool tactical call signs?

Why do "smaller countries" need the reach that a tanker would give them unless they have...
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Oct 2004, 01:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,614
Posted By 747CLASSIC

I think they may be a few years late. Kadafi...

I think they may be a few years late.
Kadafi may have been able to use their services a few years back when he was hell-bent on delivering some items to the east end of the Med Pond.

classic
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Oct 2004, 17:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,614
Posted By 747CLASSIC

O.K.? Now that they have GAS, what are going to...

O.K.?
Now that they have GAS, what are going to do with it?

classic
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Oct 2004, 17:24
Replies: 119
Views: 43,840
Posted By 747CLASSIC

sweety, Nothing personal, I've had some very...

sweety,

Nothing personal, I've had some very enjoyable times with F/A's.

I've flown pax and I've flown boxes. I perfer boxes.

I'm from the old school where the Capt. was always in charge.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Oct 2004, 04:31
Replies: 119
Views: 43,840
Posted By 747CLASSIC

abarth, "Are we going for it yes or no!" ...

abarth,

"Are we going for it yes or no!" WHAT???

I think the history of a company is very relevant. A dog can't change it's spots over night. 3-5 years IS relevant. It is not just 3-5...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Oct 2004, 04:51
Replies: 119
Views: 43,840
Posted By 747CLASSIC

In my opinion, one of biggest problems with AAI...

In my opinion, one of biggest problems with AAI is the fact that most of the middle level management positions are all filled by X-Flight Attendants! They were not put there for their management...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Oct 2004, 23:12
Replies: 59
Views: 28,733
Posted By 747CLASSIC

I rest my case. More better for the engine and...

I rest my case. More better for the engine and pylon to go than the entire wing-just as it is designed to do!
classic
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Oct 2004, 02:23
Replies: 59
Views: 28,733
Posted By 747CLASSIC

74tweaker You must joking. I do believe...

74tweaker

You must joking. I do believe Connie has cleaned up his act in recent years, only because he had to. I do remember about 10 years ago that the feds shut him down because of...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Oct 2004, 18:03
Replies: 59
Views: 28,733
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Fuse Pins-Designed so that if an engine seizes...

Fuse Pins-Designed so that if an engine seizes with all the turning mass inside the engine that it seperates at the pylon and departs than to take the entire wing off!
atlast is correct-freighters...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Oct 2004, 00:18
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Gentlemen, Thanks for your responses to my...

Gentlemen,
Thanks for your responses to my question. I have only recently been involved in African Aviation. I do recall when African Star was in the process of buying the two SQ-300's in years...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Oct 2004, 19:15
Replies: 119
Views: 43,840
Posted By 747CLASSIC

An Expat Union at AAI? IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!

There are too many guys at AAI that are in the 55+ age bracket that want to just ride things out for the next few years and not make waves. Their thinking is, "a little money is better than no...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Oct 2004, 19:06
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By 747CLASSIC

"Blast from the Past"

Is anything happening with African Star Airways? The name came up in conversation the other day. Seems to be some current activity in that area. Is The Guvnor still out there? He seems to have...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Oct 2004, 08:18
Replies: 671
Views: 371,761
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Airguitar, Your statement, "that (the)...

Airguitar,
Your statement, "that (the) investigation is best left to professionals who have access to relevant info" is the best statement that I have read so far concerning this accident.
Good on...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Oct 2004, 07:33
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Hi Guns, TimS needs to work his magic on this...

Hi Guns,
TimS needs to work his magic on this one for you. I look forward to his response.
classic
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2004, 08:47
Replies: 39
Views: 6,504
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Hi Mutt, My info is based on 4 years ago, but I...

Hi Mutt,
My info is based on 4 years ago, but I still believe that the "Indigenous Crews" still have a Union while the "Contract Crews" do not. Therefore the low wages, no benies and overall...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Oct 2004, 01:31
Replies: 39
Views: 6,504
Posted By 747CLASSIC

You guys that are still at AAI should form a...

You guys that are still at AAI should form a UNION! The "cod-heads" did and they got a better deal. With the hajj coming up, it couldn't be a better time with AAI desperately trying to recruit...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2004, 23:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,182
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Don't know for sure, but do some more checking. ...

Don't know for sure, but do some more checking. It could be Imad Saba operating under a new name. When you say Dubai the red light starts flashing. Do a search and see if the # matches.
If it...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2004, 01:23
Replies: 39
Views: 6,504
Posted By 747CLASSIC

matkat, I certainly am in agreement when you...

matkat,

I certainly am in agreement when you say that, "all of AAI staff are underpaid" and you being privey to a contract, "they certainly can afford it"(pay better).
BUT, in your first post you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2004, 19:12
Replies: 39
Views: 6,504
Posted By 747CLASSIC

I have to agree with Howlow... When I "did time"...

I have to agree with Howlow... When I "did time" in MAD w/AAI one of the mechanics told me he was making $6,000+/mo. working 20 days/mo. then getting 10 days off each month at home. That sounds one...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2004, 00:43
Replies: 39
Views: 6,504
Posted By 747CLASSIC

What do I know about this company? They pay...

What do I know about this company?

They pay some of the lowest wages in the industry for cockpit crews.
They pay their mechanics better wages than flight crew.
No per diem.
Very little time...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Sep 2004, 03:42
Replies: 13
Views: 9,987
Posted By 747CLASSIC

ENG, No need in a PM. The Dog said it very...

ENG,

No need in a PM. The Dog said it very well. The more info that we can get out on this Scum Bag the better the aviation world is.
Besides not paying for the work that you do, he does ZERO...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2004, 03:41
Replies: 13
Views: 9,987
Posted By 747CLASSIC

I THINK it is I S. If so, don't waste your time....

I THINK it is I S. If so, don't waste your time. He's a crook! He still owes me money and dozen of other people.
Do they have a # where you can call and ask?

classic
Forum: African Aviation
20th Sep 2004, 04:34
Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Hi Gunship, Sent you a PM a couple of days ago....

Hi Gunship,
Sent you a PM a couple of days ago. Have not heard a word.
Classic
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2004, 04:58
Replies: 201
Views: 75,259
Posted By 747CLASSIC

I just heard a rumour that NEA went down the...

I just heard a rumour that NEA went down the tubes 3 days ago. Any truth to that rumour? If true, It could not have happened to a finer couple of guys! They have done the aviation industry...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Sep 2004, 20:45
Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Hi Gunship, Sorry mate, looking back at my...

Hi Gunship,

Sorry mate, looking back at my post I may have come down on you a bit hard.
I've got a couple of associates that have an operation planned to start in West Africa. They thought they...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Sep 2004, 16:58
Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Hey Gunship, I believe your imformation is a...

Hey Gunship,

I believe your imformation is a little dated! I just got off the phone with the Gambian CAA and I was told that Air Gambia went out of business in 92 and there is no plans in the...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Aug 2004, 15:32
Replies: 1
Views: 699
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Gambia-OK to UK

Just saw an article in the Daily Observer that says that the 11 year ban on Gambian registered aircraft flying to the UK has been lifted.

Classic
Forum: African Aviation
16th Aug 2004, 05:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
Posted By 747CLASSIC

Very hard to believe there has been 200 plus...

Very hard to believe there has been 200 plus views on this and no one has any idea what country or what airline. With all the indepth info from all the Africa experts I see on other threads I would...
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