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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	Virgin Australia drops to one SYD-MEL return flight per day Started 9th Apr 2020 by MelbourneFlyer Last post 14:35 by f1yhigh	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	21 replies	4.9k views
	That's it. Just one SYD-MEL B737 flight each day, as of tomorrow. Won't even be a daily service, as it won't run on Saturdays. https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/virgin-australia-axes-all-flights-except-one-da... Read More
# 2	Government Loan to Virgin Australia Started 2nd Apr 2020 by chance Last post 13:01 by 600ft-lb	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	333 replies	102.5k 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
# 3	Ryanair 737 Max order Started 8th Apr 2020 by kkbuk Last post 15:04 by NorvernSuvna	Rumours & News	31 replies	8.8k views
	Does anyone think that Mr.O'Leary will cancel his order for the Boeing 737 Max8s that were ordered some time ago? Read More
# 4	Air NZ pilot redundancies Started 7th Apr 2020 by Anti Skid On Last post 10:54 by ECAMACTIONSCOMPLETE	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	61 replies	28.4k views
	A minimum of 387 jobs gone just like that. Expect there will be FA jobs to be added to the total in larger numbers; sad day. [url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12322688]https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12322688[/url] Read More
# 5	The Coming Battle Started 9th Apr 2020 by Trafalgar Last post 15:05 by Air Profit	Fragrant Harbour	6 replies	1.6k views
	I must begin by stating that what I am about to say is strictly my personal opinion, nothing more. It’s fair to say I’ve been wrong on many occasions… Regardless, this will prove a defining moment in the careers of every current CX pilot. Difficult times come to nearly all careers, but how the individual deals with the factsRead More
# 6	ORS4 1374 - "remote briefings" Started 9th Apr 2020 by NorthSouth Last post 15:00 by NorthSouth	Flying Instructors & Examiners	1 replies	32 views
	The [url=https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ORS41374.pdf]CAA exemption allowing for extension of validity periods for ratings[/url] says that the required briefing from an instructor "may be carried out remotely". Just wondered if anyone has a view on what that means. The prospect of every lapsing SEPL Rating holder requiring an individual brie... Read More
# 7	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 15:03 by NutLoose	Military Aviation	2.4k replies	152.3k 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...
# 8	British Army lower standards for recruits to the reading age of a 5 year old. Started 6th Apr 2020 by NutLoose Last post 14:15 by Arclite01	Military Aviation	63 replies	14.3k views
	I know its not aviation but..... That's a reduction down from that of a 7-9 year old!! Blimey! recruitment must be dire. [QUOTE]Normally, its rules bar hiring anyone with a reading age below 'entry level two' – equivalent to that of a child aged seven to nine. This is considered the minimum soldiers need to be able to read instructions fo... Read More
# 9	CX requires a complete cleansing... Started 7th Apr 2020 by Trafalgar Last post 14:24 by Flex88	Fragrant Harbour	37 replies	12.8k views
	Considering the current dire situation, and the resultant grounding of most of the fleet, perhaps it's time to have a wholesale rethink of the airlines structure, policies, and in particular, the presence of a certain type of individual that has long been the real "virus" at the heart of the airline. With the unfolding crisis, it is apparent that... Read More
# 10	Landing a small plane at LHR/LGW Started 6th Apr 2020 by c52 Last post 15:03 by roger4	Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)	62 replies	16.0k views
	If I had the good fortune to be a pilot with my own small plane, what obstacles would there be to flying to LHR or LGW while the runways are underused? A380-sized landing fees? Inadequate equipment on plane? Read More
# 11	Cold War airfields C.1970 Started 3rd Apr 2020 by Hangar_9 Last post 18:13 by Union Jack	Aviation History and Nostalgia	111 replies	16.4k views
	Dear PPRuNe population, I'd like some help compiling a list: My interest is that of RAF / RN / AAC / USAF airfields (or any military), in the UK that were active and still open until circa. 1970. I'd like to create a comprehensive list of all airfields with a concrete or asphalt runway that were in use in any way at all. It could be a training f... Read More
# 12	RAF C17s Started 8th Apr 2020 by Hartington Last post 15:12 by PDR1	Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)	14 replies	1.2k views
	I've seen reports of RAF C17s doing touch and gos at Luton and Southend. In both cases local "normals" seem surprised suggesting this is unusal. Is it unusual? Read More
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# 14	Who will survive this and be here in 6 months ? Started 13th Mar 2020 by ATC Watcher Last post 13:19 by ATC Watcher	Rumours & News	405 replies	376.2k views
	As bad news arrive everyday , almost every hour now and the endemic peak still weeks or months away , who is strong enough to overcome the storm and how our industry will look like 6 moths from now? Not only crews and airlines but our whole industry . For instance with Boeing share price around 150 USD ,today a drop of 70% in a few months, ca... Read More
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# 16	VC10 quickie Started 31st Mar 2020 by Jackonicko Last post 22:12 by Chris Scott	Military Aviation	125 replies	33.3k views
	Could a VC10 (C1) use a 6,594 ft runway at all? What limitations would be imposed? Read More
# 17	Gerry Sedgwick Started 9th Apr 2020 by Grumpyasever Last post 13:30 by paco	Rotorheads	2 replies	349 views
	Received some sad news last night. Gerry Sedgwick who had a long flying career with The AAC and then Bristow before turning his talents to passing on his knowledge on the ground in various Ground Schools including the Redhill FTS, died peacefully on Monday after a long struggle with health issues. He was a lovely chap, friend and colleague. I am su... Read More
# 18	Qantas stand down 20,000 employees till end of May Started 18th Mar 2020 by Dookie on Drums Last post 01:04 by Buster Hyman	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	282 replies	165.3k views
	https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-group-outlines-customer-and-employee-impact-of-coronavirus-related-network-cuts/ Ouch. Thoughts to all. Read More
# 19	Night Rating 6 month completion time Started 9th Apr 2020 by Mickey Kaye Last post 14:19 by Whopity	Flying Instructors & Examiners	1 replies	62 views
	Does the 6 month completion time also apply for night ratings that are being added to an NPPL or a UK National PPL for that matter? Read More
# 20	seniority lists discussion..... Again! Started 30th Mar 2020 by flyhigh55 Last post 20:29 by there she blows	Terms and Endearment	131 replies	28.4k views
	I know this has been beaten to death in the past , however.... Could we use this moment in time to rethink if we as a pilot group should abandon seniority lists. Any pilot right now has job uncertainty, from the majors to the smallest airline. Thinking your safe in any airline right now would be naive. If lots of pilots end up being “ava... Read More
# 21	VA pilots worried about employment 2021 Started 3rd Feb 2020 by MAYDAYVA Last post 06:22 by Berealgetreal	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	843 replies	406.2k views
	Spoke to number of VA pilots recently & all seemed worried about their employment in about 18 months, ie. that VA might close down, while spoke to a wholesaler about going to USA & asked why they didn’t sell VA & they said VA are almost impossible to deal with. The wholesaler sells 1000s of seats to USA a year & yet VA don’t even bother to talk... Read More
# 22	Labour shadow defence minister. Started 6th Apr 2020 by 6f1 Last post 09:25 by NutLoose	Military Aviation	35 replies	5.5k views
	Labour have announced their new shadow defence minister John Healey MP a member of amnesty International, Great! Read More
# 23	Career advice for Pilots.. Started 27th Mar 2020 by Flying Clog Last post 20:48 by wigbam	Rumours & News	158 replies	86.9k views
	To anyone who has entered into a flying career since 2010, or any pilot that has less than 5 years on a loco seniority list or 10-15 years on a legacy seniority list; I think it's time to wake up. You will likely never see the inside of a flight deck again. The aviation sector is going to contract by 50% for at least the next 5-10 years, and... Read More
# 24	Venezuelan Navy Ship Sinks after Ramming Cruise Ship Started 3rd Apr 2020 by ORAC Last post 02:15 by WhatsaLizad?	Military Aviation	69 replies	26.2k views
	Sorry for lack of aviation content, but thought it needed posting here. Another captain who won’t get another command...... https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/venezuelan-navy-ship... Read More
# 25	Accident Near Mangalore Airport - Possibly 2 Aircraft down Started 18th Feb 2020 by logansi Last post 21:57 by Lead Balloon	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	557 replies	1.6M views
	Emergency services are currently on scene at 1 aircraft down near the Hume FWY, scanners show they are looking for a second. FR24 data has 2 planes within 150ft of each other at the same time - not looking good.