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The forum the bean counters hoped would never happen. Your news on pay, rostering, allowances, extras and negotiations where you work - scheduled, charter or contract.
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.
PPRuNe Worldwide
The Campfire
Restricted Access. See details in Forum.
You all know what it's for
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.
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
Restricted Access. See details in Forum.
The other half of the airborne team who put up with the self-loading freight.
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.
Wannabes Forums
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.
Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
The forum where interviews, job offers and selection criteria can be discussed and exchanged.
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.
Non-Airline Forums
Private Flying
LAA/BMAA/BGA/BPA The sheer pleasure of flight.
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."
PPRuNe Problems or Queries
The home for site specific queries and comments on PPRuNe desktop and mobile.
PPRuNe Social
Agony Aunt Forum
Restricted Access. See details in Forum.
A forum for those CRM problems that are just too embarrasing to bring up at the annual refresher. Tell the PPRuNe agony aunt 'Marge' your problems and she will try and provide those heartfelt answers you need.
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 PPRuNe Bashes
Flying Solo
A support for those in need
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Forum Directory

Flight Deck Forums
Rumours & News
Reporting Points that may affect our jobs or lives as professional pilots. Also, items that may be of interest to professional pilots.
Tech Log
The very best in practical technical discussion on the web
Terms and Endearment
The forum the bean counters hoped would never happen. Your news on pay, rostering, allowances, extras and negotiations where you work - scheduled, charter or contract.
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.
PPRuNe Worldwide
The Campfire
Restricted Access. See details in Forum.
You all know what it's for
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.
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
Restricted Access. See details in Forum.
The other half of the airborne team who put up with the self-loading freight.
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.
Wannabes Forums
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.
Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
The forum where interviews, job offers and selection criteria can be discussed and exchanged.
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.
Non-Airline Forums
Private Flying
LAA/BMAA/BGA/BPA The sheer pleasure of flight.
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."
PPRuNe Problems or Queries
The home for site specific queries and comments on PPRuNe desktop and mobile.
PPRuNe Social
Agony Aunt Forum
Restricted Access. See details in Forum.
A forum for those CRM problems that are just too embarrasing to bring up at the annual refresher. Tell the PPRuNe agony aunt 'Marge' your problems and she will try and provide those heartfelt answers you need.
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 PPRuNe Bashes
Flying Solo
A support for those in need
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