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	Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)	A forum for those on the steep path to that coveted professional licence. Whether studying for the written exams, training for the flight tests or building experience here's where you can hang out.
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	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	Airline and RPT Rumours & News in Australia, enZed and the Pacific
	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	The place for students, instructors and charter guys in Oz, NZ and the rest of Oceania.
	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.
	African Aviation	Regional issues that affect the numerous pilots who work in this area of the world.
	Canada	The great white north. A BIG country with few people and LOTS of aviation.
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	Middle East	Many expats still flying in Knoteetingham. Regional issues can be discussed here.
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	The Caribbean and Latin America	Aviation has been around South America and the Caribbean since the early days. A forum for aviators from that part of the world.
	Nordic Forum	It smells a bit of snow and ice and big hairy vikings chasing lusty maidens around after lots of mjød and loud partying. Forum languages are Svenska, Dansk, Norsk & English.
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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.
	Rotorheads	A haven for helicopter professionals to discuss the things that affect them
	Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.	The place for discussion of issues related to corporate, Ag and GA aviation. If you're a professional pilot and don't fly for the airlines then try here.
	Military Aviation	A forum for the professionals who fly military hardware. Also for the backroom boys and girls who support the flying and maintain the equipment, and without whom nothing would ever leave the ground. All armies, navies and air forces of the world equally welcome here.
	Flying Instructors & Examiners	A place for instructors to communicate with one another because some of them get a bit tired of the attitude that instructing is the lowest form of aviation, as seems to prevail on some of the other forums!

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	Cabin Crew	Where professional flight attendants discuss matters that affect our jobs & lives.
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	ATC Issues	A place where pilots may enter the 'lions den' that is Air Traffic Control in complete safety and find out the answers to all those obscure topics which you always wanted to know the answer to but were afraid to ask.
	Engineers & Technicians	In this day and age of increased CRM and safety awareness, a forum for the guys and girls who keep our a/c serviceable.
	Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch	A forum for the people who are engaged in operational control/flight dispatch/crewing and their colleagues airside in ramp dispatch, load control and ground handling, to discuss issues directly related to keeping their aircrew and aircraft operational.
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	Medical & Health	News and debate about medical and health issues as they relate to aircrews and aviation. Any information gleaned from this forum MUST be backed up by consulting your state-registered health professional or AME. Due to advertising legislation in various jurisdictions, endorsements of individual practitioners is not permitted.
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	Private Flying	LAA/BMAA/BGA/BPA The sheer pleasure of flight.
	Accidents and Close Calls	Discussion on accidents, close calls, and other unplanned aviation events, so we can learn from them, and be better pilots ourselves.
	Space Flight and Operations	News and Issues Following Space Flight, Testing, Operations and Professional Development

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	Airlines, Airports & Routes	Topics about airports, routes and airline business.
	Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)	If you're not a professional pilot but want to discuss issues about the job, this is the best place to loiter. You won't be moved on by 'security' and there'll be plenty of experts to answer any questions.
	Aviation History and Nostalgia	Whether working in aviation, retired, wannabee or just plain fascinated this forum welcomes all with a love of flight.
	Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)	If you are regularly a passenger on any airline then why not post your questions here?
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	Jet Blast	Topics that don't fit the other forums. Rules of Engagement apply.
	Night Stop	If anyone has a recommendation for somewhere to visit or eat out on a night stop then post the info here.
	Where Are They Now?	Please feel free to post contact information here if you are looking for long lost friends or trying to find out what has happened to colleagues. Obituaries and condolences can be posted here too.
	PPRuNe Bashes	A forum for announcements and anything else to do with the PPRuNe Bashes such as the 20th May 2000 Ash Bash.

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.
	NATS	The major UK ATS provider.
	Flying Solo

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# 1	Caption Competition Mk III Started 23rd Feb 2021 by Hydromet Last post 20:16 by NutLoose	Military Aviation	1.3k replies	39.6k views
	Thank you Wensleydale, I'll jump to it and find something suitable. Have a go at this one. Read More
# 2	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 05:36 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	10k replies	544.1k 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...
# 3	France to ban internal short haul? Started 12th Apr 2021 by Asturias56 Last post 23:51 by bekolblockage	Airlines, Airports & Routes	49 replies	8.8k views
	https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56716708French lawmakers have moved to ban short-haul internal flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions. Over the weekend, lawmakers voted in favour of a bill to end routes where the same jou... Read More
# 4	A Bayeux Tapestry Celebration of PPRuNE Started 14th Apr 2021 by cavuman1 Last post 22:58 by sargon	Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting	4 replies	160 views
	In that inexorable and inevitable frustration that transpires when old guys (me) collide with computer world (them), I have found my Promethean dilemma. A great public domain program, Historic Tale Reconstruction Kit - Bayeux Tapestry, exists for the enjoyment of all who desire to take the Way Back Machine 950-some years in the past. One can create... Read More
# 5	Helicopter One Stick Control Started 14th Apr 2021 by charliegolf Last post 23:49 by IFMU	Rotorheads	9 replies	1.1k views
	Didn't they do a trial on an H53, where the pilot had a FBW joystick which worked in 4 axes as a cyclic; with an up-down range for collective and a twist grip for yaw? Clearly went nowhere. I can find no record... Did I dream this? I'm confident I didn't! Can I patent it! CG Read More
# 6	Rank badges Started 14th Apr 2021 by ex82watcher Last post 18:39 by BATCO	Military Aviation	11 replies	2.5k views
	I have been watching a French crime thriller,and I noticed that their policemen/women were wearing their rank 'epaulettes' buttoned onto the front of their shirts as seen on British/US soldiers.Do any of you current or ex-military people know of a reason for this change from the previous practice of displaying rank on one's shoulders ? Is it just c... Read More
# 7	HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh Started 9th Apr 2021 by WE Branch Fanatic Last post 18:16 by WE Branch Fanatic	Military Aviation	84 replies	14.9k views
	[url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-ben-wallaces-tribute-to-hrh-the-duke-of-edinburgh]Tribute by the Defence Secretary[/url]: I join the Prime Minister in paying tribute to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at the time of his death. A constant supporter and ambassador of the Armed Forces throughout his lifetime, he... Read More
# 8	All borders to reopen. Started 30th May 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 23:45 by ruprecht	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	4.4k replies	617.1k 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
# 9	Opinions vary. Started 10th Apr 2021 by Bend alot Last post 04:00 by Pearly White	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	59 replies	12.4k views
	Part of a comment I got the other day - Agree? or not?? [quote] "Sully's opinion - doesn't count for much I haven't bent anything, during my 36 years career. No accidents, no incidents, no violations, in any of the 47 countries I have operated or seven ATPLs I hold. I am going to go against the grain. Sully is no hero. I have flo... Read More
# 10	Is Eastern Ukraine about to have a war ? Started 3rd Apr 2021 by racedo Last post 21:18 by skydivernigel	Military Aviation	125 replies	17.1k views
	There are a lot of soundings at the moment in relation to Eastern Ukraine and the possibility that Kiev Government will look to conduct a major attack on this area. In 2014 the people in this area disliked the Maidan Sq protests and did one of the own which was attacked by Kiev. As this area is populated by people with more Ethnic ties to Russia... Read More
# 11	Short pilots Started 11th Apr 2021 by Blitzkrieger Last post 19:05 by Sparrows.	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	32 replies	8.0k views
	I saw a job advert for an airline in Vietnam offering a rather generous pay and conditions package and it got me thinking. With the vaccine proving to be effective in almost stopping the death toll from COVID, airlines reintroducing stored aircraft to their fleets, large numbers of pilots choosing other careers and probably staying put, economies s... Read More
# 12	RAF MK3 aircrew knife patch Started 11th Apr 2021 by Loski Last post 21:19 by Al-bert	Military Aviation	31 replies	3.3k views
	Hi guys I’m looking for an RAF Mk3 aircrew knife patch of the green nylon type that sews to a flight suit. I have the knife and sheath I just need the patch as shown in the bottom of the attached photo. TIA Read More
# 13	Operation El Dorado Canyon,15 April 1986 Started 14th Apr 2021 by lefty loose Last post 21:28 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	1 replies	261 views
	I’m interested to see if anyone has memories of this event, unfortunately I was staying in a hotel in Tripoli and it was there I was able to fully comprehend the colour of adrenaline. Read More
# 14	Channel 9 Under Investigation MAX Promo Started 3rd Apr 2021 by SRM Last post 02:48 by Lookleft	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	120 replies	18.2k views
	Just out of a matter of interest has anybody seen this promo? I am interested in finding out who the panel of experts are on this program and if any of them are in fact 737 Max qualified. Read More
# 15	A321 Neo: CAT C or Cat D? Started 12th Apr 2021 by pineteam Last post 13:29 by Bus Driver Man	Tech Log	25 replies	2.2k views
	Hello everyone, In our fleet with have A321 CEO some are category C (MLW 75.5T) and some are category D ( MLW 77.8T). from what I undestand the aircraft category will depend of your Vs1G* 1.23 during approach at MLW. Now we also have A321 NEO with a max landing weight of 79.2T. According to our FOM, they are considered Cat D aircraft. But a friend... Read More
# 16	ATC - Adult Helper Started 13th Apr 2021 by Toadstool Last post 18:40 by chevvron	Military Aviation	15 replies	4.1k views
	Good morning. I have two years left to serve, by which time I will have completed 37 years in the military. I’m currently a Phase 3 instructor on my OCU but have done Phase 1 training at RAFC Cranwell. I’m looking for information on how to help out at my local ATC Sqn when I retire. What is the age limit, how rewarding is it (I imagine very) and... Read More
# 17	Reciprocal agreement with the EU on the transfer of UK CAA Flight Crew Licences. Started 29th Mar 2021 by Paul Rice Last post 02:44 by lilpilot	Terms and Endearment	154 replies	20.2k views
	To seek a reciprocal agreement between the UK and EU with the transfer of UK CAA Flight Crew Licences to EASA member states to avoid applicants having to convert their licences by retaking all fourteen ATPL exams in an EASA state, a skills tests, an EASA ELP test and class 1 EASA medical. More details[url=https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/5... Read More
# 18	Cessna 'Down' near Sutton, N. of Canberra Started 13th Apr 2021 by Ex FSO GRIFFO Last post 23:03 by Squawk7700	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	14 replies	3.2k views
	Report of a 'Cessna Aircraft' down near Sutton, N. of Canberra, at about 4.35PM EST this afternoon.. Aircraft has a logo suggesting that it may have been engaged in power line survey.... [url=https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/two-dead-in-light-plane-crash-near-sutton-north-of-canberra/ar-BB1fAXcl?ocid=msedgdhp]T... Read More
# 19	Airtravel restrictions: France below 2.5 hrs Started 11th Apr 2021 by FlightDetent Last post 10:22 by Alsacienne	Rumours & News	31 replies	7.6k views
	https://www.reuters.com/article/climate-change-france-flights/french-lawmakers-approve-a-ban-on-short-domestic-flights-idUSL1N2M405W Would be interesting to hear the arguments that pushed... Read More
# 20	Boozing in sleep? Started 12th Apr 2021 by Kirks gusset Last post 23:49 by Busbuoy	Rumours & News	22 replies	7.2k views
	https://aviationsource.news/general-news/norwegian-flight-crew-member-must-have-drunk-in-her-sleep-sentenced-to-prison-for-alcohol-level-in-blood/ O Dear! Read More
# 21	OOA during last year of service Started 13th Apr 2021 by safetwin Last post 16:01 by alfred_the_great	Military Aviation	12 replies	2.8k views
	Hi all, Any admin gurus know the ins and outs of whether Manning (or whatever they're called this week) can send us OOA during the last year of service? I'm taking an option (20/40 point) and it was my understanding that we could not be sent OOA in the last 12 months but the career manager has other ideas.... Any advice gratefully received p... Read More
# 22	737-500 missing in Indonesia Started 9th Jan 2021 by Analyser Last post 13:49 by lomapaseo	Rumours & News	783 replies	736.8k views
	737-500 Missing in Indonesia as per Flight Radar No information about carrier and other details Read More
# 23	QF Group possible Redundancy Numbers/Packages Started 7th Jun 2020 by ExtraShot Last post 22:05 by Street garbage	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	2.5k replies	911.4k 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
# 24	TUI planes takes off 1200 kg overweight after software error Started 9th Apr 2021 by kgbbristol Last post 20:46 by switch_on_lofty	Rumours & News	44 replies	13.9k views
	[QUOTE]Tui plane in ‘serious incident’ after every ‘Miss’ on board was assigned child’s weight Service from Birmingham to Majorca took off with less thrust because pilot thought it was 1,200kg lighter An update to the airline’s reservation system while its planes were ground... Read More
# 25	Gotta get your Jab! Started 31st Mar 2021 by Fly747 Last post 08:42 by Landflap	Fragrant Harbour	108 replies	22.5k views
	https://www.scmp.com/coronavirus/greater-china/article/3127837/coronavirus-aircrew-quarantine-rules-will-be-lifted-if Read More