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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.
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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.
	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

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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	AUKUS Started 15th Sep 2021 by ORAC Last post 08:31 by Grumpy retiree	Military Aviation	237 replies	28.6k 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
# 2	Unidentified vintage twin over Worthing 20/09 Started 21st Sep 2021 by skridlov Last post 10:30 by skridlov	Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)	4 replies	583 views
	Strolling along Worthing seafront in the autumn sunshine yesterday I was surprised to see, at about 1000ft, a silver twin flying east very close to the coast. Radial engines, H tail section, largely unpainted. Anyone know what it was? Read More
# 3	Caption Competition Mk III Started 23rd Feb 2021 by Hydromet Last post 11:49 by Chu Chu	Military Aviation	5.4k replies	212.3k views
	Thank you Wensleydale, I'll jump to it and find something suitable. Have a go at this one. Read More
# 4	Looks Nasty Started 21st Sep 2021 by KPax Last post 11:07 by biscuit74	Military Aviation	2 replies	806 views
	Taken from another site, RC135U landing Mildenhall 7th Sep 2021. Read More
# 5	Typhoon Tranche 1 Started 20th Sep 2021 by Jackonicko Last post 12:04 by Doctor Cruces	Military Aviation	13 replies	1.5k views
	I am puzzled by the decision to retire the Tranche 1 Typhoons. 1) How can seven frontline squadrons, the OCU and the TES be sustained with just the 109 Tranche 2 and 3 aircraft? 2) How are these aircraft (whose support and sustainment costs are unde... Read More
# 6	All borders to reopen. Started 30th May 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 11:38 by havick	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	8.3k replies	1.1M 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
# 7	QF mandates Vaccine Started 18th Aug 2021 by ShandywithSugar Last post 08:59 by De_flieger	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	539 replies	83.5k 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
# 8	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 05:36 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	10k replies	608.2k 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	Are we losing interest ? What's happening ? Started 18th Sep 2021 by mcoates Last post 13:58 by cattletruck	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	40 replies	10.1k views
	Greetings, as a regular visitor to this forum over many, many years I am noticing a real decline in what is available for me to read. Every morning without hesitation, I log online and look at a couple of forums that I have an interest in and try to keep up-to-date with all things aviation. Is it just me or is there a real decline in the peop... Read More
# 10	CPL Performance & Planning Survival Question Gotcha Started 21st Sep 2021 by KRviator Last post 05:37 by Giraffesarecool	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	5 replies	605 views
	Folks, I sat and passed CPL Performance & Flight Planning last week, but there's a question relating to carriage of survival equipment *that has not been updated to the 09SEP AIP* per the changes in [url=https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/current/sup/a21-h28.pdf]AIC H28/21[/url]. If you're sitting this exam anytime soon, take an o... Read More
# 11	Qantas pilot speaks out Started 7th Sep 2021 by Dookie on Drums Last post 06:19 by tail wheel	The Toolshed	164 replies	22.8k views
	A very brave individual in my opinion. I fear for his job security, however. [ame=https://youtu.be/ytkzfGNe4mQ]Qantas pilot speaks out.[/ame] Read More
# 12	Visa Denied Started 20th Sep 2021 by gipilot Last post 12:03 by Memorylapse	Fragrant Harbour	13 replies	5.3k views
	Just heard the first couple of visa rejection letters are out. Wishing all the guys, all the best, hell maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Good luck boys. Read More
# 13	Afghanistan 2021 Onwards Started 6th Jul 2021 by ORAC Last post 17:32 by ORAC	Military Aviation	802 replies	123.7k 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
# 14	USA opens borders Started 20th Sep 2021 by kpd Last post 09:30 by ScepticalOptomist	Rumours & News	8 replies	2.9k views
	https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-58621759 And airline shares rise Read More
# 15	How times have changed. Started 3rd Sep 2021 by Avinthenews Last post 05:16 by noboloco	Fragrant Harbour	148 replies	54.3k views
	Rumour is, so far three crew have resigned from CX rather than be drafted to fly the 747. Read More
# 16	Roll up, Roll up, the great British autumn military sale Started 19th Sep 2021 by NutLoose Last post 09:01 by NutLoose	Military Aviation	12 replies	3.4k views
	Helicopters we have them, Puma, Gazelle… Fixed wing, 146, Islanders, AWACS, Hercs……Ships Galore, Guns Galore, Vehicles Galore.. view the brochure of what can be yours.. htt... Read More
# 17	Pandemic-hit Qantas weighs new pay structure to keep key executives Started 17th Sep 2021 by MelbourneFlyer Last post 05:43 by neville_nobody	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	33 replies	7.8k views
	Pandemic-hit Qantas weighs new pay structure to keep key executives [QUOTE]SYDNEY, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX) said on Friday it was considering new ways to structure pay to ensure it could retain key executives as it enters the third financial year affected by the pandemic-driven slowdown in travel. Qantas Chairman Richar... Read More
# 18	How far do you drive to fly. Started 16th Sep 2021 by Glider Steve Last post 06:57 by pistongone	Private Flying	35 replies	4.1k views
	I currently drive around 50 miles to get to my chosen flying club. It takes me around 90 minutes to get there. How long do you spend in the car getting to your aircraft. Longer? Shorter? Read More
# 19	Started 15th Sep 2021 by Klimax Last post 11:38 by EatMyShorts!	Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.	41 replies	4.1k views
	[url=http://kuraairlineresourcing.co.uk/NetJets/]NetJets > Kura Airline Resourcing[/url] Read More
# 20	A109 operator Started 20th Sep 2021 by dutch quaid Last post 22:33 by wrench1	Rotorheads	6 replies	1.1k views
	Hi, Has anyone come across an A109 with registration N449C? Does anyone know who operates it? Read More
# 21	CPL Graduates... no jobs? Started 7th Sep 2021 by petra.oskertrich1995 Last post 08:00 by DUXNUTZ	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	94 replies	18.6k views
	Hey, Just looking to see how many graduates are like me still waiting and seeking that first GA job? Who is in Darwin now just waiting? I have finished everything and been recently applying for jobs in a Call Centre. Soul destroying given the money and time I've spent on flight training... to go and work in a Call Centre!! Petra Read More
# 22	Flying loads out from between power lines Started 15th Sep 2021 by Agile Last post 20:28 by Gordy	Rotorheads	42 replies	5.8k views
	got impresssed by the precision of this job, lifting loads from between power lines while negociating suport wires. check at 36:00 great video editing and voice over, learned a lot [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teoi0dSf4YM[/ame] Read More
# 23	Mouse gone mad Started 15th Sep 2021 by LowNSlow Last post 13:55 by treadigraph	Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting	39 replies	4.4k views
	This morning my charts are playing up. Every time I put my mouse pointer on a chart the columns move to the left and cannot be dragged back. Same thing happens when it hovers over a picture produced by Snipping Tool. It's driving me nuts!! Any suggestions gratefully received. Read More
# 24	Pilot numbers compared to population Started 19th Sep 2021 by Dick Smith Last post 04:00 by jonkster	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	9 replies	1.4k views
	Readers of this thread may be interested in some recent figures I have been given in relation to the number of pilots per head of population. Read More
# 25	Who still operates the Sea King? Started 19th Sep 2021 by munnst Last post 06:58 by diginagain	Aviation History and Nostalgia	11 replies	1.9k views
	Seeing this rather nice civillian operated Sea King on Saturday had me wondering who still operates the type and how many in civilian hands? Read More