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Search: Posts Made By: Ray D'Avecta
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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th May 2010, 16:31
Replies: 27
Views: 6,988
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Inside Info

A380 Flight numbers & times:

AF1980 CDG 1005 - LHR 1025

AF1981 LHR 1250 - CDG 1505

Days of operation:

12-30 June: Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2010, 23:44
Replies: 49
Views: 5,984
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Captseth, It is precisely people like...

Captseth,



It is precisely people like you who are driving down the terms and conditions of pirating globally.

Can you not see that people like you make it even harder for every genuine one...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Dec 2009, 19:48
Replies: 49
Views: 5,984
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

I have my STPL with MSE, however, I am looking...

I have my STPL with MSE, however, I am looking for a change from the now not so lucrative waters of the Atlantic, to the more "happening" Indian Ocean.

My question is this: Will I need to do an...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2009, 14:44
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,451,971
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Magplug, You miss the point...

Magplug,



You miss the point completely.

I do fly aircraft painted the right shade of blue, and that is why I am telling you that you will "NEVER" have gotten, or get, now, or any time ever...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Feb 2009, 12:47
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,451,971
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

@Magplug, Are you sure about that? I...

@Magplug,



Are you sure about that? I have been based at Schiphol for over 10 years and have never ever had one of those!!!

They might offer you a switch from 18R to 18C, but it is NEVER a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2009, 17:19
Replies: 22
Views: 5,814
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Not really. Doesnt take a rocket scientist to see...

Not really. Doesnt take a rocket scientist to see that it will all end in tears.

The Bean Counters, Market Analysts and very expensive Management Consultants are all getting fat fees for...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Nov 2008, 23:11
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

18L, thank you, sir. :ok:

18L,

thank you, sir. :ok:
Forum: African Aviation
13th Nov 2008, 08:42
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

or, it could slow it down completely!!! ;) ...

or, it could slow it down completely!!! ;)

either way, you're not getting either:}
Forum: African Aviation
12th Nov 2008, 23:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

also on a related note: does anyone know...

also on a related note:

does anyone know what the process is for getting an FAA licence converted?

are there study aids available for the various exams?

does the NCAA decide which exams a...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Nov 2008, 16:23
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Thank you all for your input. Its much...

Thank you all for your input. Its much appreciated, and I'll pass it on.

I would also particularly welcome input from any of you folks at VK, Arik or Aero, on how best for her to apply.

Thanks...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Nov 2008, 12:05
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Thanks Alpha-b, so she is fine to come back...

Thanks Alpha-b,

so she is fine to come back home with just her CPL/ME/IR?

what about her hours? she will have about 250 hours when she finishes, but looking for example at the VK advert...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Nov 2008, 22:57
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Naija job with no Type Rating

Hello folks,

question for those of you based in Nigeria or familiar with pilot recruitment there;

My 22 year old cousin is just finishing her CPL/ME/IR in the states, and was asking me about...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Oct 2008, 10:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

.........all true and correct..........except the...

.........all true and correct..........except the "ID" scheme has more or less been replaced by the "z" scheme (Zonal Fare scheme) by most airlines.

See also www.flyzed.com
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2008, 21:07
Replies: 93
Views: 31,578
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

I always suspected that the whole open skies...

I always suspected that the whole open skies thing was ill conceived, and fear now that this is the beginning of the end. Not very long now till its wholly divested to the French, with BA holding...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Aug 2008, 20:46
Replies: 50
Views: 13,191
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

KLM

Am with F100 Driver on this one. KLM is the place to be.....:ok:...great pay, nice rosters, nice crews, plenty of time off, part time work available at 80% & 65%....and 'free' commuting to / from...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Aug 2008, 11:18
Replies: 63
Views: 20,101
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

At my airline, there has to be at least one FD...

At my airline, there has to be at least one FD crew member present for passenger boarding to commence (plus the full complement of CC).....and the VHF radios must be continuosly monitored while the...
Forum: Questions
24th Jul 2008, 21:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

well, which one exactly are you doing a type...

well, which one exactly are you doing a type rating on? It cant be both, surely. :ooh:

Let me know,.....I'll see if I have something you might be interested in. :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jul 2008, 09:48
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

The price I paid will be irrelevant to you, cos...

The price I paid will be irrelevant to you, cos it was over 10 years ago!!!!

You are better off checking their website, or talking to them for current prices. They are very upfront about their...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jul 2008, 14:56
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

I did my PPL, IR and Multi at "The Flight...

I did my PPL, IR and Multi at "The Flight School", see link below

The Flight School of Gwinnett (http://www.theflightschool.com/index.htm)

They are based at Lawrencville Airport, not far from...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2008, 15:55
Replies: 272
Views: 38,948
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Yes, you are right. But it is also now obvious...

Yes, you are right. But it is also now obvious why it is your brother, and not you who run the dealership ;)

The sales people and all front line staff directly affected by the decrease in new car...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2008, 13:30
Replies: 272
Views: 38,948
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

PiB, Absolutely!!! Their salaries are...

PiB,



Absolutely!!! Their salaries are part based on commission. Sales down = less commission = less take home pay = pay cut!!! :ugh:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Jul 2008, 01:13
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Not sure what you mean by premium, but for long...

Not sure what you mean by premium, but for long haul flights originating from provincial UK airports, you are getting the UK to AMS legs for next to nothing. Add to that the fact that airport taxes...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jul 2008, 14:19
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Nigeria arrests ex-air ministers

Two former aviation ministers have been arrested by Nigerian anti-corruption agents investigating the disappearance of $160m to buy radar equipment.

BBC NEWS | Africa | Nigeria arrests ex-air...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jun 2008, 23:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,568
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

.......and from the same Wikipedia,...

.......and from the same Wikipedia, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phones_on_aircraft)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jun 2008, 18:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,568
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

yeah, I suppose.......at the cruising altitude of...

yeah, I suppose.......at the cruising altitude of a Cessna 152!!! :} :ugh:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jun 2008, 18:43
Replies: 40
Views: 7,492
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

@ angels, very easy answer to that...

@ angels,



very easy answer to that one, angels....the aircraft was overweight! :}

"Why was it overweight?"......dont know, but I dont see that it matters at all in relation to the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Jun 2008, 10:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,568
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

That is bizzare :eek: The ringing phone...

That is bizzare :eek:

The ringing phone could not have been an incoming call, as there would be no mobile phone signal at cruise altitude, and even if there was, whoever was calling would...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jun 2008, 21:00
Replies: 40
Views: 7,492
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Thanks. I got your PM, and will forward the...

Thanks. I got your PM, and will forward the details on to the office, and PM you back once I have something definitive
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Jun 2008, 19:09
Replies: 40
Views: 7,492
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

@ AlexW1, hello, I am a pilot from KLM, and I fly...

@ AlexW1, hello, I am a pilot from KLM, and I fly on the Europe Fleet, so I am familiar with Aberdeen and SAS Ground services there.

I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience.

Was...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th May 2008, 22:45
Replies: 166
Views: 29,695
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

@ RAT 5, AF & KLM are already...

@ RAT 5,



AF & KLM are already operating routes out of LHR.

However the model is different to BA's. USA/LHR flights for AF-KLM are being operated under codeshare by the Skyteam Alliance...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2008, 19:34
Replies: 166
Views: 29,695
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

SR71, Ermm......no, actually :} I...

SR71,



Ermm......no, actually :}

I think the reference was to the corporate aviation sector.

...........but nice rant about the financial sector, though. ;)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2008, 18:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,445
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Openskies......a guaranteed success?

....or a very expensive and costly gamble that is more likely to fail?

Stepping aside from the current BA / BACC / BALPA debates (in their various guises) for a moment, I was wondering if all...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2008, 17:50
Replies: 166
Views: 29,695
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Devillish, thank you sir (or madam) for raising...

Devillish, thank you sir (or madam) for raising the level of this debate. :D. For far too long, the pilot body has been fixated on the black / white traditional view. Alternative views such as yours...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2008, 18:29
Replies: 537
Views: 92,364
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Strike called off?.......Well, thats good...

Strike called off?.......Well, thats good news....:ok:.....depending on what the compromise solution was / is. :confused:

am sure we will all get to find out on here in due course :}
Forum: African Aviation
5th May 2008, 21:59
Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Posted By Ray D'Avecta

Thank You

Thank you all for your replies, and Private Messages. I will pass all the info on and let them make their decision. Thanks again.
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