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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.
	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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	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.
	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.

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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.
	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.

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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

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."
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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.
	NATS	The major UK ATS provider.
	Flying Solo

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# 1	MD-80 crashed after takeoff HoustonTexas Started 19th Oct 2021 by wunfootin Last post 14:06 by B2N2	Rumours & News	27 replies	13.2k views
	An MD-80 crashed shortly after takeoff and over ran - All 21 on board survived no significant injuries. Aircraft destroyed by fire. cant post links yet sorry Read More
# 2	Caption Competition Mk III Started 23rd Feb 2021 by Hydromet Last post 13:57 by Chu Chu	Military Aviation	6.2k replies	247k views
	Thank you Wensleydale, I'll jump to it and find something suitable. Have a go at this one. Read More
# 3	10 most important RAF aircraft of the Cold War Started 19th Oct 2021 by Uncle Fred Last post 13:39 by dctyke	Military Aviation	40 replies	5.3k views
	I had never heard of this site until a colleague sent the link. Great pics of RAF aircraft. https://hushkit.net/2021/09/30/10-most-important-british-aircraft-of-the-cold-war/ Read More
# 4	COP26 Restrictions Started 20th Oct 2021 by biscuit74 Last post 12:44 by Dave Gittins	Private Flying	5 replies	458 views
	I see the impending COP26 gathering in Glasgow involves what looks to be some completely over the top aircraft movement prohibitions; effectively the entire Central Belt area of Scotland, plus Cumbernauld airport,.is inaccessible except with Police permission for the whole fortnight. Even more absurd than the restrictions for the 2012 Olympics, the... Read More
# 5	All borders to reopen. Started 30th May 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 12:04 by PoppaJo	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	8.6k replies	1.2M 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
# 6	QF mandates Vaccine Started 18th Aug 2021 by ShandywithSugar Last post 05:18 by Capn Rex Havoc	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	1.1k replies	136.5k views
	[url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/qantas-mandatory-vaccinations-covid19-workers-pandemic/100386206]Qantas Group Mandates Vaccine[/url] Read More
# 7	AUKUS Started 15th Sep 2021 by ORAC Last post 17:19 by WE Branch Fanatic	Military Aviation	559 replies	89.5k views
	Australia, UK and Us sign new treaty to share nuclear submarine secrets and build a fleet and operate of nuclear hunter-killer submarines (SSN not SSBN) based in Adelaide. h... Read More
# 8	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 05:36 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	10k replies	620k 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...
# 9	Boeing pilot involved in Max testing is indicted in Texas Started 14th Oct 2021 by WillFlyForCheese Last post 12:28 by krismiler	Rumours & News	74 replies	21.2k views
	[url=https://apnews.com/article/business-texas-indictments-federal-aviation-administration-b5f4e0a403bc829cfdf249c80c8e4119?utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=AP]https://apnews.com/article/business-texas-indictments-federal-aviation-administration-b5f4e0a403bc829cfdf249c80c8e4119[/url] DALLAS (AP) — A Boeing pilot involved in... Read More
# 10	Flyegypt have pranged 3 Boeing 737’s in the past week - action needs to be taken Started 17th Oct 2021 by 4HolerPoler Last post 10:53 by DaveReidUK	Rumours & News	44 replies	17.1k views
	This is now a very serious situation, requiring urgent attention by European and Egyptian aviation regulators. Within 1 week Flyegypt have had 3 major incidents involving their B737’s in 3 different landings. A Flyegypt B737-800 (SU-TMJ) from Hurghada to Frankfurt on 8 October ‘21 had a major failure of the outboard wheel on the right-hand main... Read More
# 11	Colin Powell RIP Started 18th Oct 2021 by ORAC Last post 02:55 by Alt Flieger	Military Aviation	22 replies	3.7k views
	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58957273 Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications Tributes are being paid to former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has died of Covid-19 co... Read More
# 12	Options for ME & IR Ratings, simulator time needed? Started 20th Oct 2021 by gersio Last post 12:57 by rudestuff	Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)	2 replies	138 views
	Hi guys, I am currently choosing the school for the ME & IR ratings and I have the following options: School 1: 40 h IFR Single Engine C172 6 h VFR Multi Engine DA-42 15 h IFR Multi Engine DA-42 No simulator at all School 2: 15 h IFR Single Engine C172 35 h IFR FNPT-II Simulator 6 h VFR Multi Engine PA34 2 h IFR Multi Engine PA34... Read More
# 13	Airplane With The Nicest Handling Started 1st Oct 2021 by Flyer517 Last post 19:05 by laardvark	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	211 replies	36.1k views
	I haven’t flown a lot of types in my life, but was curious as to what folks here think is the best handling aircraft they’ve flown. I have only flown GA types and learnt on a combination of typical American trainers like the 152, 172, PA28 and similar. The first time I flew a Bonanza it was a complete revelation in how much fun throwing an airc... Read More
# 14	Service pension for common law wife Started 18th Oct 2021 by KPax Last post 14:01 by binbrook	Military Aviation	17 replies	3.0k views
	Can anyone point me to a link, a friend of mine has recently passed away and his partner of 12 years has been told she is not entitled to his pension, is this correct. Read More
# 15	Families of R116 crew face significant legal bills Started 20th Oct 2021 by Davey Emcee Last post 11:14 by OvertHawk	Rotorheads	2 replies	760 views
	[url=https://www.rte.ie/news/investigations-unit/2021/1019/1254730-families-r116-crew-legal-bills/]Families of R116 crew face significant legal bills (rte.ie)[/url] Read More
# 16	Fate is the Hunter Started 14th Oct 2021 by NSandell Last post 19:32 by Jhieminga	Aviation History and Nostalgia	56 replies	7.5k views
	I've read Fate is the Hunter many time over the years, each time loving the familiar stories, each time finding something new in the writing and ideas. The thing is, I'm not a pilot. I’m just an ordinary Canadian guy who loves the book. I spent a career as a journalist at the CBC. Now, as an independent producer, I’m making a radio documenta... Read More
# 17	G-WIZZ beach landing Started 17th Oct 2021 by N707ZS Last post 13:44 by Bell_ringer	Rotorheads	26 replies	5.6k views
	[url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/helicopter-crashes-beach-near-cleethorpes-6067554]Helicopter crash lands on Humberston Fitties beach - live updates - Grimsby Live (grimsbytelegraph.co.uk)[/url] Read More
# 18	New 'Bonza' LCC launches middle 2022 with B737 MAX Started 11th Oct 2021 by MelbourneFlyer Last post 08:25 by galdian	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	75 replies	24.3k views
	"Australia’s new low-cost budget airline Bonza aims for mid-2022 launch, flying all-economy 186-seat Boeing 737 MAX jets across a network of regional leisure destinations." https... Read More
# 19	Afghanistan 2021 Onwards Started 6th Jul 2021 by ORAC Last post 14:32 by NutLoose	Military Aviation	842 replies	139.3k views
	What air assets will remain based in Qatar and elsewhere to provide air support - and of course Elint and strikes against Al Qaeda, Daesh etc as the bubble up... https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-... Read More
# 20	Close call at ACE this afternoon. Started 17th Oct 2021 by Flying Hi Last post 13:32 by DaveReidUK	Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)	20 replies	3.5k views
	Watching Live on YT this afternnon (Sunday) , a Vueling lined up for take off and remained stationary for quite a long time oblivious to an Enter Air on finals. Vueling got going with Enter at c300ft! The upshot was that Vueling got airborne at one end of the runway just as Enter landed!. Wny didn't Enter Go Around? What took Vueling so long? S... Read More
# 21	Alitalia Started 15th Oct 2021 by I-AINC Last post 17:31 by fulminn	Italian Forum	37 replies	2.9k views
	Buongiorno colleghi, Mi stupisce che sul forum PPRuNe Italia non ci sia un thread, nemmeno di saluti, su Alitalia. Mi piacerebbe sapere le vostre impressioni da professionisti, sia di chi è/era in Alitalia sia da chi lavora in altre compagnie. Secondo voi è la svolta o come l'araba fenice stamattina non è successo nulla ma semplicemente... Read More
# 22	Skipping coupons on ticket with delays Started 19th Oct 2021 by davidjohnson6 Last post 21:44 by Tocsin	Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)	5 replies	572 views
	Normally, if you buy a ticket which contains 4 legs, and you don't fly the 2nd leg, an airline will automatically cancel the reservation for legs 3 and 4 However, if a person flies leg 1, but it's delayed and causes you to be unable to catch the 2nd flight, what happens ? Is the passenger compelled to catch the flight the airline arranges as a subs... Read More
# 23	Started 15th Sep 2021 by Klimax Last post 12:11 by aless85	Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.	208 replies	38k views
	[url=http://kuraairlineresourcing.co.uk/NetJets/]NetJets > Kura Airline Resourcing[/url] Read More
# 24	Exit Strategies Started 18th Oct 2021 by HoldenCaufield Last post 03:43 by stevieboy330	Fragrant Harbour	11 replies	6k views
	For me and many others, as a result of the pay and conditions changes - including conditions in the city itself, HK is no longer a suitable, pleasant or safe place to work. In discussing exit strategies with colleagues, I note that applications CX crews are being welcomed at some US and ME carriers. Rumours of commuting options for some, anyo... Read More
# 25	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	965.3k 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