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	Fragrant Harbour	A forum for the large number of pilots (expats and locals) based with the various airlines in Hong Kong. Air Traffic Controllers are also warmly welcomed into the forum.
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	Freight Dogs	Finally a forum for those midnight prowler types who utilise the unglamorous parts of airports that many of us never get to see. Freight Dogs is for pilots and crew who operate mostly without SLF.
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	Aviation History and Nostalgia	Whether working in aviation, retired, wannabee or just plain fascinated this forum welcomes all with a love of flight.
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Airline Specific Private Forums
	Thomson Airways	Formerly known as Britannia, now Thomson and merged with FCUK Airlines forum.
	bmi	Private forum
	easyJet	To apply for access to this private forum, please CLICK HERE, enclosing your name, staff number and base.
	Monarch	Also known as 'Spotty M'.
	Southwest Airlines Pilots	To apply for access to this private forum, please CLICK HERE, enclosing your real name, Southwest employee number, date of hire, position (CPT/FO/Instructor), and crew base (DAL, HOU, PHX, etc.).
	Thomas Cook Airlines	A forum for the large pilot group from the former Flying Colours, Airworld, Caledonian and JMC companies now rebranded as Thomas Cook UK and the former Airtours/MyTravel airlines.
	Emirates	Also known as 'M Rats'. A forum for the large pilot group based in the Sand Pit and employed by Emirates.
	NATS	The major UK ATS provider.
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# 1	Melbourne stage 4 lockdown and GA Started 3rd Aug 2020 by ACMS Last post 06:09 by Clare Prop	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	27 replies	3.6k views
	Ok since they locked the last thread after it became political I’d like to ask what people think about the current stage 4 restrictions and their effect on GA flight training. I’ve looked through the list and to this little black Duck it appears at first glance that GA flight training can continue....?. Thoughts? Read More
# 2	The state of aviation Started 3rd Aug 2020 by SDN Superstar Last post 05:00 by KRUSTY 34	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	24 replies	4.7k views
	https://www.afap.org.au/pilot-jobs/pilot-job/3428/Casual%20Pilot%20required%20for%20Cessna%20P210R%20Sunshine%20Coast%20Qld Six months ago you could fly a Dash 8 with 150 hours and a heart beat.... Read More
# 3	PIA A320 Crash Karachi Started 22nd May 2020 by billa Last post 17:29 by Escape Path	Rumours & News	1.6k replies	2.5M views
	News coming in that a Pakistan International Airlines ( PIA) A320 from Lahore to Karachi just crashed few minutes from landing Read More
# 4	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 05:27 by treadigraph	Military Aviation	5.0k replies	283.2k views
	[QUOTE=Kiltrash;10642121]Not a Caption. Buster has gone missing; he has had the call from Goodison Park[/QUOTE] Couldn't do much worse than the last 6! :mad: Anyway...many thanks Kilty. Always an honour. Seeing we're on a theme...
# 5	Quarantine if you arrive from Spain from midnight 25/7/2020 Started 25th Jul 2020 by EIFFS Last post 17:40 by DaveReidUK	Airlines, Airports & Routes	202 replies	39.3k views
	Sky news reporting that all passengers arriving from Spain from midnight tonight will have to quarantine for 14 days oh dear me not good news Read More
# 6	QF Group possible Redundancy Numbers/Packages Started 7th Jun 2020 by ExtraShot Last post 08:00 by Keg	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	1.2k replies	438.7k views
	This topic seems to have been raised a couple of times in other threads, so to avoid the continued hijack of threads important to others (Air NZ), perhaps the rumors/info could be collated here? Potential Redundancies are an interesting, though alarming topic none the less, and although We have been told it’s not on the cards, it’s an entirely... Read More
# 7	B7378 tips? Started 3rd Aug 2020 by Paulm1949 Last post 23:12 by Banana Joe	Tech Log	8 replies	1.8k views
	Hi, I’m going to be transitioning onto this type. Wondering if anybody has any valuable tips and tricks please especially with the FMS. I’ve read a few popular books on the type. Something I don’t understand is why do you enter a FL restriction in the FMS and end it often with a ‘b’ even though it might be ‘at’? Thanks Read More
# 8	IAG: BA restructuring may cost 12,000 jobs Started 28th Apr 2020 by Just a spotter Last post 21:51 by wiggy	Rumours & News	1.5k replies	1.2M views
	Reuters (28th April 2020) is reporting that IAG is in talks with BA unions about widespread redundancies.[QUOTE]* RECOVERY TO LEVEL OF PASSENGER DEMAND IN 2019 IS EXPECTED TO TAKE SEVERAL YEARS, NECESSITATING GROUP-WIDE RESTRUCTURING MEASURES[h3]* IAG IS NOT CURRENTLY PROVIDING PROFIT GUIDANCE FOR 2020[/h3]* GROUP EXPECTS ITS OPERATING LOSS IN Q2 T... Read More
# 9	How to destroy the Royal Air Force (?). Started 30th Jul 2020 by Al R Last post 15:49 by Asturias56	Military Aviation	69 replies	17k views
	‪How to destroy the Royal Air Force.‬ ‪https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/07/29/a-guide-to-destroying-the-royal-air-force/‬ Read More
# 10	Questions Banks and the New EASA ATPL? Started 2nd Aug 2020 by sms8 Last post 19:27 by paco	Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)	24 replies	2.0k views
	So with the new EASA ATPL syllabus upon us whats the situation with the question banks? I will be taking the new syllabus (no choice) but a little concerned that the likes of AV Exam will not be relevant.... as much as I intend to fully understand the subjects I do believe the question banks are useful to consolidate memory. Been reading some in... Read More
# 11	Mildura Airport ILS - Wrong Way? Started 31st Jul 2020 by Ex FSO GRIFFO Last post 03:11 by machtuk	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	56 replies	8.4k views
	Is the Mildura ILS being built at the 'wrong' end..? https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/pilots-question-location-of-4m-landing-system-upgrade-at-mildura-airport/ar-BB17olH4?ocid=... Read More
# 12	One down in PNG - Sunday 27th July - C402C, VH-TSI Started 27th Jul 2020 by Mumbai Merlin Last post 03:47 by Mumbai Merlin	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	108 replies	21.1k views
	Reports filtering through suggest a C402C, registered VH-TSI has crashed in Central Province, Port Moresby, on Sunday 27th July The registration is current on the Australian register with a Port Moresby owner. Various reports suggest illegal flight and drug residue being located. The aircraft owner is a well known Port Moresby business man. Read More
# 13	Early Retirement offer Started 31st Jul 2020 by Angel 8 Last post 11:24 by Dsteve	Fragrant Harbour	46 replies	15.3k views
	Does anyone have more info regarding this item of news from SCMP? https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3095612/cathay-pacific-offers-older-pilots-early-retirement-part-covid-19 According to th... Read More
# 14	united plans on re-opening over 25 international routes Started 1st Aug 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 05:17 by jvr	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	39 replies	6.6k views
	inc LAX/SYD 3/week from Sept 2020 ish https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/united-plans-on-re-opening-over-25-international-routes-but-ends-expressjet-relationship.html Read More
# 15	Stage 4 lockdown Melbourne.... Started 2nd Aug 2020 by ACMS Last post 07:35 by Squawk7700	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	23 replies	5.5k views
	Well that’s possibly the final nail in the GA coffin for a lot of companies in Victoria..... Read More
# 16	617 Sqn Grave Vandalised! Started 16th Jul 2020 by Specaircrew Last post 11:58 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	222 replies	30k views
	As an ex Officer i/c the 'Black Labrador' grave I'm not sure how destroying a gravestone and replacing it with a 'sanitised' version can be justified. Just how many people are 'offended' by history?... Read More
# 17	BBC report of Chinook 'unplanned landing', mentions wirestrike Started 28th Jul 2020 by Thud_and_Blunder Last post 00:22 by Tankertrashnav	Military Aviation	68 replies	17.5k views
	[url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53575570]BBC Wales news story[/url] "A Chinook helicopter was forced to make an unplanned landing on Carmarthenshire farmland, Ministry of Defence officials have confirmed.The MoD said the incident happened on Tuesday evening near Llangynin, and the twin-engine aircraft crew suffered "minor injuries".... Read More
# 18	All borders to reopen. Started 30th May 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 05:14 by Section28- BE	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	690 replies	118.7k views
	[url=https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/wondering-when-international-travel-will-restart-this-new-chart-could-hold-the-answer/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=Wondering%20when%20international%20travel%20will%20restart%3F%20This%20new%20chart%20could%20hold%20the%20answer&utm_campaign=Travel%20Weekly%3A%20Thursday%2028... Read More
# 19	Government Loan to Virgin Australia Started 2nd Apr 2020 by chance Last post 22:06 by Rashid Bacon	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	1.3k replies	477.2k views
	Lunch time TV news had a Channel 9 reporter, Chris Uhlmann saying that after the daily press conference with the PM that the Government is unlikely to prop up Virgin Australia with the loan that they were seeking. Shudder to think what will happen to all the staff and their families, suppliers etc if they don't reverse that. Not to mention what Qa... Read More
# 20	Rumour: EK to Decommission 40% of Airbus A380, Axe 1/3 of Pilots & Cabin Crew Started 17th May 2020 by EchoKilla Last post 05:04 by WB1900	Middle East	768 replies	916.6k views
	[h1]Rumour mill: [/h1] https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2020/05/17/exclusive-emirates-to-permanently-decommission-40-of-airbus-a380-fleet-axe-nearly-a-third-of-... Read More
# 21	Red White and Blue Voyager Started 16th Jun 2020 by MPN11 Last post 14:55 by Green Flash	Military Aviation	467 replies	178.2k views
	https://apple.news/AxthGrtutTK68n1fsnSN2lw I don’t believe it! Read More
# 22	Alice Springs - 39 Cathay aircraft due before end of August Started 3rd Aug 2020 by Petropavlovsk Last post 11:14 by patty50	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	8 replies	4.3k views
	Apparently Alice Springs is the go to place. 39 Cathay aircraft arriving before end of August. Read More
# 23	Self Flying Airbus Started 27th Jul 2020 by CargoFlyer11 Last post 03:25 by Lookleft	Tech Log	72 replies	11.3k views
	https://us.yahoo.com/news/airbus-self-flying-plane-just-120900008.htmlAirbus' self-flying plane just completed successful taxi, take-off, and landing tests, opening the door for fully autonomous flight...Also:
# 24	Fire - USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6 - 12 Jul 20 Started 12th Jul 2020 by RAFEngO74to09 Last post 22:06 by Hot 'n' High	Military Aviation	200 replies	52.1k views
	USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) on fire following an explosion - reportedly in the hangar bay. [ame]https://twitter.com/SurfaceWarriors/status/1282378011698884609[/ame] [ame]https://twitter.com/GreggFavre/status/1282376995117113347?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet[/ame] Read More
# 25	Penny&Giles D51600 pitot-static tester or ...? Started 3rd Aug 2020 by Ultranomad Last post 06:13 by Ultranomad	Engineers & Technicians	5 replies	188 views
	Hi colleagues, does anyone have any experience with Penny&Giles D51600 pitot-static tester? Is it suitable for the normal scope of testing on light unpressurised aircraft? If not, what other testers can one get for a reasonable price (I'll be buying it out of my own pocket)? Read More