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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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	Cabin Crew Wannabes	For discussing all aspects of becoming Cabin Crew, including applications and the assessment process.
	South Asia and Far East Wannabes	A forum for those applying to Cathay Pacific, Dragonair or any other Hong Kong-based airline or operator. Use this area for both Direct Entry Pilot and Cadet-scheme queries.

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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.
	North America	Still the busiest region for commercial aviation.
	Middle East	Many expats still flying in Knoteetingham. Regional issues can be discussed here.
	South Asia and the Far East	News and views on the fast growing and changing aviation scene on the planet.
	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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	Spanish Forum
	Italian Forum

Aircrew Forums
	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!

Other Aircrew Forums
	Cabin Crew	Where professional flight attendants discuss matters that affect our jobs & lives.
	Flight Testing	A forum for test pilots, flight test engineers, observers, telemetry and instrumentation engineers and anybody else involved in the demanding and complex business of testing aeroplanes, helicopters and equipment.

Ground & Other Ops Forums
	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.
	Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning	A wide ranging forum for issues facing Aviation Professionals and Academics
	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.
	Questions	If you are a professional pilot or your work involves professional aviation please use this forum for questions. Enthusiasts, please use the 'Spectators Balcony' forum.

Non-Airline Forums
	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.
	Non Airline Transport Stuff	News and issues not relating to airline transport but still involving aviation.

Misc. Forums
	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?
	Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting	Anyone with questions about the terribly complex world of computers or the internet should try here. NOT FOR REPORTING ISSUES WITH PPRuNe FORUMS! Please use the subforum "PPRuNe Problems or Queries."
	PPRuNe Problems or Queries	The home for site specific queries and comments on PPRuNe desktop and mobile.

PPRuNe Social
	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.
	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.
	Flying Solo

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# 1	Cargo Jet makes a 360 at 100’ Started 4th Dec 2019 by fox niner Last post 13:38 by 601	Rumours & News	170 replies	147.6k views
	[left][ame=https://mobile.twitter.com/chairmanofthe12/status/1201791941450567680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1201791941450567680&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upinthesky.nl%2F2019%2F12%2F04%2Fbizarre-landing-boeing-727-video%2F]https://mobile.twitter.com/chairmanofthe12/status/1201791941450567680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5E... Read More
# 2	Another Battle of Britain pilot gone Started 9th Dec 2019 by NutLoose Last post 13:30 by spannermonkey	Military Aviation	3 replies	356 views
	Rest in Peace Maurice Mounsdon, Blue Skies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50710808[h1][/h1] Read More
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# 4	Piano Ceremony Started 8th Dec 2019 by ORAC Last post 10:39 by Top West 50	Military Aviation	27 replies	4.3k views
	So it’s now a ceremony? No doubt involving the Holy Toilet Seat of Antioch....... [url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/family-piano-given-to-raf-base-burnt-in-military-ceremony-by-mistake-drl508t3c]https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/family-piano-given-to-raf-base-burnt-in-military-ceremony-by-mistake-drl508t3c
# 5	79 year old FA fired by Delta Started 7th Dec 2019 by b1lanc Last post 11:31 by BEA 71	Rumours & News	51 replies	23.4k views
	The age caught my interest as I've seen a good many 'senior' flight attendants on Delta recently - all professional and provided excellent service. The salary also was an eye opener. In conversation with one, he said he retired from his non-aviation job and just wanted to fly.
# 6	ICE ON WINGS Started 8th Dec 2019 by Checkmate Last post 13:58 by HPSOV L	Tech Log	21 replies	3.3k views
	Sorry its a bit blurred I posted this here as I hope to get some sensible professional opinions. It was well below freezing outside, and I assumed we would be deiced, but the doors closed a... Read More
# 7	Mt Erebus Disaster 40th Anniversary Started 21st Nov 2019 by krismiler Last post 13:19 by morno	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	317 replies	86.3k views
	[left]The 28 of November this year marks the 40th anniversary of the worst civil disaster in New Zealand’s history when Air New Zealand flight TE crashed in Antarctica killing 237 people. May they Rest In Peace. https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/erebus-disaster[/le... Read More
# 8	Climate Change and YSSY crosswinds? Started 22nd Nov 2019 by 73qanda Last post 14:03 by 601	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	271 replies	55.7k views
	[left]From today’s newspaper. A Qantas executive suggests the higher cancellation rate is due climate change. [QUOTE]Federal government aviation data shows that in September, 76.2 per cent of flights across all airlines landed on time, compared to the long-term average of 82.3 per cent. On-time departures averaged 78.4 per cent, compared to a long... Read More
# 9	UK Strategic Defence Review 2020 - get your bids in now ladies & gents Started 2nd Dec 2019 by Asturias56 Last post 16:48 by Asturias56	Military Aviation	88 replies	23.4k views
	Today's "Times" has an article about the Defence Review Boris has promised for next year - full of quotes from the usual band of ex-VSO's fighting the corner for their ex-Service Army - must keep a "war fighting all arms Division of 20,000 men" RAF - Accept no cuts, need extra 2 Typhoon squadrons RN - Successor, more amphib , frigates - no... Read More
# 10	BAE / AVRO 146 Started 2nd Dec 2019 by Fly.Buy Last post 09:53 by Fareastdriver	Aviation History and Nostalgia	79 replies	19.3k views
	[left]I was walking around a static BAE-146 this morning and reminiscing about the passenger jet, I presume it was the last produced British passenger jet? Just wondered if anyone had any memories which they wish to share about this aircraft type? From the flight deck was it a good aircraft to fly? From an operational point of view was it a reliabl... Read More
# 11	Minimum Licence to fly a 11,000 kg aircraft PVT Ops Started 8th Dec 2019 by Guptar Last post 08:40 by Lead Balloon	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	13 replies	1.6k views
	Arguing with a friend about the requirements to fly an 11,000 kg aircraft, such as a DC-3 in a private operation. PPL with ME class rating DC-3 type rating Mult-crew endorsement Class 2 medical. Correct? Read More
# 12	Jetstar Captains Salary Started 6th Dec 2019 by deja vu Last post 21:09 by Berealgetreal	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	35 replies	18.3k views
	TV report today about possible industrial action at Jetstar, aircrew and ground staff. Newsreader mentioned in a rather sneering tone that JQ Captains were paid $300k plus while pax faced potential major inconvenience over the Christmas season. Sounded very much like the media campaign against the 89' ers on behalf of airline management /government... Read More
# 13	Private Flight To Be Banned. Started 29th Nov 2019 by Sunfish Last post 02:24 by aroa	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	104 replies	44.1k views
	[LEFT] Federal Government sources have indicated that the use of privately owned aircraft will be drastically restricted under foreshadowed amendments to the civil aviation act. “The restrictions are the first step in the Governments response to climate change as well as an admission of the enormous cost burdens private aircraft inflict on th... Read More
# 14	United Airlines passenger stung by scorpion during flight Started 8th Dec 2019 by tonytales Last post 11:45 by Auxtank	Rumours & News	6 replies	1.4k views
	Something more to think about when flying. Scorpions? Must have been on-board for a couple of legs since the flight came out of SFO. One doesn't usually associate SFO and scorpions. Not unheard of that some uninvited critters have been on board. I remember reading threads here about snakes and I seem to remember a crocodile too being loose in the... Read More
# 15	AFP King Air job ad Started 5th Dec 2019 by wishiwasupthere Last post 05:03 by Squawk7700	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	42 replies	8.8k views
	[left]https://www.afap.org.au/pilot-jobs/pilot-job/3755/B-350%20King%20Air%20Captain $74k - $87k??? Call the cops, that’s highway robbery! :yuk:[/left] Read More
# 16	P2 Handling Started 6th Dec 2019 by cessnapete Last post 17:57 by simmple	Tech Log	28 replies	4.1k views
	I noticed on a recent A350 video (LH) the copilot was the handling pilot on the flight. He was only given control of the aircraft when lined up on the runway. The aircraft appeared to have steering at the P2 station. On takeoff the copilot did not have his hands on the thrust levers, Captain handled the thrust at all times. Presumably if a malfunct... Read More
# 17	Saudi Student Shooting at NAS Pensacola Started 6th Dec 2019 by ORAC Last post 04:39 by Asturias56	Military Aviation	22 replies	6.4k views
	[URL="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/dec/06/florida-shooting-reports-pensacola-naval-base-latest"]https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/dec/06/florida-shooting-reports-pensacola-naval-base-latest [B][COLOR=#333333]Florida naval air station shooter was Saudi student, says official[/COLOR][/B][/URL] An aviation student from Saudi Arabi... Read More
# 18	Flydubai crash at RVI final report out Started 26th Nov 2019 by UltraFan Last post 14:48 by retired guy	Rumours & News	100 replies	79.2k views
	https://www.mak-iac.org/upload/iblock/3d1/report_a6-fdn_eng.pdf Read More
# 19	BA Whistleblower Reveals Tankering of Fuel - BBC Started 11th Nov 2019 by Airbubba Last post 04:54 by bringbackthe80s	Rumours & News	211 replies	130.8k views
	The latest environmental hit piece on the airlines. [QUOTE][h1]Climate change: Airlines accused of 'putting profit before planet'[/h1][left]By Justin Rowlatt Chief environment correspondent[left][left]A British... Read More
# 20	Lossiemouth Upgrades Started 15th Nov 2019 by NutLoose Last post 17:54 by MFC_Fly	Military Aviation	165 replies	55.7k views
	Strange timing? one would have thought this should have been done and completed in time for the first ones arrival, not just starting when it is nearly on its way, or am I missing something? [QUOTE]The project will prepare the base for the arrival of nine P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the first of which is expected to be delivered in Feb... Read More
# 21	How Boeing lost their way Started 22nd Nov 2019 by Mark in CA Last post 00:45 by megan	Rumours & News	115 replies	92.1k views
	[QUOTE]“When the headquarters is located in proximity to a principal business—as ours was in Seattle—the corporate center is inevitably drawn into day-to-day business operations,” Condit explained at the time. And that statement, more than anything, captures a cardinal truth about the aerospace giant. The present 737 Max disaster can be traced back... Read More
# 22	Lufthansa boarding at the gate Started 8th Dec 2019 by Tigger4Me Last post 14:14 by old,not bold	Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)	7 replies	415 views
	We've just boarded a flight at Munich passing through an electronic gate with no need to show any ID. I'm getting grief from my GF about lack of security. Without compromising security, can someone explain how Lufthansa avoid ID checking please. If it is of any concern, the flight is inter-Schengen. TIA Read More
# 23	NSW burns but where is the 737? Started 5th Dec 2019 by Lazyload Last post 09:08 by TBM-Legend	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	26 replies	11.0k views
	[left]I read that the 737 Large Air Tanker can’t fly because CASA have not approved it to carry firefighter pax. It will be on the ground for the entire season. Unbelievable. This is red tape gone berserk. Will CASA take responsibility for lost property and (God forbid) lost lives that otherwise may have been saved?[/left] Read More
# 24	Qantas’ search for female pilots has led to more workplace harassment - Quartz Started 5th Nov 2019 by Airbubba Last post 23:44 by Climb150	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	212 replies	113.4k views
	QF hiring more female pilots leads to more victims of sexual harassment in the #MeToo era: [QUOTE][left][left][left][left][left][left][left][left][left][left][left][h1]Qantas’ search for female pilots has led to more workplace harassment[/h1][left][left][left]
# 25	Boom in London - Boob in Grauniad Started 1st Dec 2019 by ORAC Last post 16:57 by Herod	Military Aviation	50 replies	27.7k views
	CY Typhoons in news on BBC etc for dropping a loud sonic boom over London about 4am after scramble. Following is Grauniad picture and caption...... [URL]https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/dec/01/loud-bang-heard-across-london-caused-by-supersonic-fighter-jets[/URL] [IMG]https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1240x744/image_8d5eada... Read More