A plane has crashed and flipped over on landing at the airport in Somalia's capital but there were no fatalities among the more than 30 people on board. [url=https://www.bb... Read More

[ame]https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/1514311737239031813?s=20&t=-0BPPL1BGrXLjXSCVr6c-Q[/ame] Read More

Thought a single thread on the more interesting and unusual aircraft we see passing over our heads or perhaps notice on ADSB might be ... of interest! So, wherever you are in the world, what have you seen? Just noticed that the DLR flying laboratory Falcon 20 D-CMET flew westbound over London this morning and is currently doing 75 mile north/sout... Read More

Yesterday (a Friday) at 5 pm peak hour Gold Coast Airport was a CTAF. When i came in, there were a number of Virgin/Jetstar/Qantas flights mixing it up with other aircraft types. When i joined final I was number 4 on final with two Virgin's waiting at the holding point. all trying to sort themselves out on CTAF. Apparently like that again today.. I... Read More

From the DT: Russian pilots have been told not to brake too much to reduce wear and tear amid a shortage of parts for plane repairs because of [url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/06/21/europe-risks-pyrrhic-victory-putin-russia-sanctions/]western sanctions[/url]. According to internal memos from four Russian airline companies, pilot... Read More

Ok so thing go up every year, never down? But a 450% increase? WTH? This is completely unsustainable for 99% of the population? What happens now? Who can pay this? But more's the question? WHY? 96% of my energy is green! I am now going full on self supporting. I don't care what it costs. I have to get out of this. What are yours doing? Read More

[url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/qantas-mandatory-vaccinations-covid19-workers-pandemic/100386206]Qantas Group Mandates Vaccine[/url] Read More

Just before I PVR, does anyone know if you have to accept acting rank in the RAF? I know you can turn down promotion but I’m not sure on the rules if you are trawled for a post one rank up. Read More

https://news.sky.com/story/raf-recruits-shouldnt-worry-about-passing-fitness-tests-if-they-are-tech-fit-says-military-chief-12652062 RAF recruits sh... Read More

I have made several AngeFlights to Mallacoota - its a very isolated community with very limited health services - I'm disappointed that I'll loose the option of an instrument approach. Does anyone know what would need to be done for it to retain certification?

Per the title. Any suggestions to get it back to him before he fesses up and is in the poo? Ta. CG *Assuming it is current. It has an expiry date- sound right? Read More

I am not sure if anybody will be able to answer this, but I have just been told by a friend that a business trip to London tomorrow has been cancelled as no trains are running from Kings Cross to the North. Now I know that we are getting high temp but European train services often have high temp but I do not remember systems being shutdown like tha... Read More

https://apnews.com/article/science-poland-wildlife-cats-birds-b942a55135832d085375de73c9cc2e23 cannot disagree...about time sane minds recognized this... :E Read More

Pretty it isn't, it looks like the crop sprayer has won :) [QUOTE]WASHINGTON — U.S. Special Operations Command on Monday announced it has selected the AT-802U Sky Warden, made by L3Harris Technologies and Air Tractor, for its [url=https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/02/16/special-ops-still-bullish-on-new-armed-overwatch-plane/]Armed Overwat... Read More

Rumour has it a B717 has come off the taxiway in Rockhampton and is currently bogged. Local plane spotters Bookface has pictures. Read More

A little surprised this doesn’t already have a post running. What are peoples thoughts on the current strikes? Everyone around the country has faced pay issues over the past few years. I think pay is the red herring in this dispute. The rail network in this country is from the prewar era. Massive modernisation is needed but the unions re... Read More

What happened to the NT operator that tried to start an engine while his pilot was checking the oil? This story went quiet! Read More

Some of my earliest proper memories are of my dad attaching collars to his RAF shirts after towelling condensation from the bedroom windows before heading off to work, leaving an aroma of grilled breakfast kippers in his wake. This may not actually have been all that regular, but to a 6 year-old in the early ’70s, it’s the apparent daily truth.... Read More

Yes folks only Swire swine could dream this up... Not long ago and for decades before, high end watch companies would produce limited edition watch issues just for the crew and other Cathay Pacific aficionados clamouring for a take home bit of legendary CX airline history and now, this.... The only watch replica worthy of the CX generated memories... Read More

During Covid, there was good reason for cabin crew to allow pax on arrival to exit the aircraft 1 row or a few rows at a time. Even if the medical evidence was sketchy, it allowed an airline to claim it was protecting people from Covid - the public perception was critical, maybe even more so than the medical reality Now that Govts and the masses... Read More

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

It seems that it only takes 16 hours to learn how to fly a boeing 737 in the flight simulator from cold start. Is it that simple? What am I missing here? Is it that easy to be a pilot? Members may elect to gain a Pre-flight Endorsement at any time during their training. This is mandatory for Licence Two, but may b... Read More

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

Anyone up for a laugh? https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nok-air-cancels-all-fights-on-sunday-between-bangkok-and-chiang-rai/ Read More

Aye up. Anyone know if the Chanel visitors will be flying with Yorkshire Airlines after a short stop over in sunny Linton on Ouse? ;) https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2qvfa1 Read More

Jus watching the track cycling, what on earth is the point of the chase the pizza delivery man race? Nasty crash too. Read More

This does not look good [url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62184978]London fires.[/url] Read More

[url=https://www.trading.macquarie.com.au/file.type?src=lEih7mNYKUKF43yp7Q5oQJoZwmWOmN%2fP]Media release[/url] Read More

How likely would it be to be called in for interview, if I have a type rating on either B737 or A320 , but only basic 200 hrs from flight school ? I see a lot of type rated FO job openings now, but most write a requirement of at least 300 hrs total time or 300 hrs on type. Read More

What happened? A short aerial shot and then nothing. Read More

Since I was a kid I've been fed on the notion that the good guys always win. Now we have Russia and China threatening this very notion. The West is in a very weak position. So what will happen if the bad guys win this time? If Russia and China dominates what can we expect over the next 10, 20, 30 years? Read More

Good day everyone. Since I did not find an entry regarding this incident in the forum, I had do post it. And since I am too low on posts I can’t publish links. So if you please google Phare de la Vieille helicopter you will find the video documenting an amazingly skillfull manoeuver. (I have an image but the system doesn’t allow t... Read More

Well, if he's interred I hope they don't try digging a round hole when it oughta be square... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62330478 I'm having another cuppa tea... Read More

A new EU regulation states that an new car models ( N.B. new models, not new cars ) must now have Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) tech fitted by law. In short, your car will recognise speed-limits and want to obey them, although you can over-ride this by pressing harder on the accelerator.

Reuters (28th April 2020) is reporting that IAG is in talks with BA unions about widespread redundancies.[QUOTE]* RECOVERY TO LEVEL OF PASSENGER DEMAND IN 2019 IS EXPECTED TO TAKE SEVERAL YEARS, NECESSITATING GROUP-WIDE RESTRUCTURING MEASURES* IAG IS NOT CURRENTLY PROVIDING PROFIT GUIDANCE FOR 2020* GROUP EXPECTS ITS OPERATING LOSS IN Q2 TO BE SIGN... Read More

Go on then, let’s hear them. Verbal or written. Humorous or infuriating. From flying order books or heat-of-the-moment one-liners. Read More

Rumour mill: https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2020/05/17/exclusive-emirates-to-permanently-decommission-40-of-airbus-a380-fleet-axe-nearly-a-third-of-cabin-crew-... Read More

I’m currently on a post-COVID holiday in Saigon, catching up with old friends, staying up too late and drinking entirely too much Tiger! “Em ơi, một ly nữa!” I am also having some much needed dental work* done. Superb quality work, almost painless and typically the cost plus my airfare is less than the cost in Canada. I ha... Read More

No new threads, no whining, all must be OK then Read More

Does anyone know what the deal is with ACMI in the UK and at what point the tables may turn in favour of the many unemployed British pilot's? At present there are numerous EU ACMI operators filling the gaps for UK airlines which is allowing them to get away with not recruiting crew. These are UK airlines operating on a UK AOC and they now have E... Read More

RIP Nichelle Nichols... When I was watching programmes like Star Trek circa 1973/74, she was one of the more mature actresses who focused this then 10 years old's mind on the more mature lady. Something I've never grown out of! :) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertain... Read More

40 years ago this morning saw the first SHAR attack on Stanley airfield. We were all "counted out and counted back" despite the 20mm HE round through my tail! Read More

To All Thor Squadrons and Stations Recenty, whilst wombling through a local antique (junk) shop, hereabouts in my local area, I stumbled upon this most interesting document. For only a few beer coupons, the framed document became mine. I felt I had to rescue it! This was tense time and a... Read More

The RCAF is aware of an incident at the Fort St John, BC Airport today involving a CT-114 Tutor aircraft of 431 (Air Demonstration) Squadron on takeoff. The aircraft was able to land on the airfield, but suffered some damage to the aircraft in the process. The sole occupant (pilot) did not sustain physical injuries and... Read More

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-62240071 Where does this madness end? Even the BBC feel they need to comment on it. So glad I slid my log books in to Misc area on my book shelves long ago but you poor chaps have to deal with this utter nonsense these days.... Read More

"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

Well Done to all the aircrew, supervisors and authorisers of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Fly Past. Well executed, spot on timing and safely flown. The two outstanding things for me: the roar of the Merlin engines from the BBMF and an excellent 70 formation from the Typhoons. Brought back memories of when I was privileged to carry the standar... Read More

[url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-54937277]Would UK be ready for 2030 new petrol car ban?[/url][QUOTE]Boris Johnson is poised to announce that the government is bringing forward by a decade a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030 from 2040, the BBC understands. It's understood that new hybrid cars – those with electric motors... Read More

For those who like to cook for themselves or for their family, there's a nice article about how one must be wary of a variety of 'times to cook' found in recipe books and on line in general.

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxyCyIwa6nI8AQfLvKA1-C92Z4pirhBkkS It's a well known catchy jingle, but can't remember it's name. Read More

Hello, A question to those employed in Australian commercial aviation (Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin, etc...) I currently hold an RPL which I passed when I was 16 and am now in year 12 tossing up between swinburne and rmit aviation courses. I failed my first attempt scoring 66% with 12 points of knowledge deficiency and passed second try just scrap... Read More

Its time of year for a roadshow in UK...Come and meet the Pilot Recruitment team to find out more about our recruitment process, about being an Emirates pilot and living in Dubai. You don’t need to register, simply join an information session at 10am or 1pm at one of the locations below in the UK. Thursday 11 August – Double Tree by Hilton, M... Read More

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

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Helping a writer friend with a book - I currently fly the 737, he wants to know if there is access from the passenger cabin to the cargo that a man could fit thru. I explained there is a blow out panel, but wasn't sure if a man could fit through it. Do any of you fly a large plane that has access like what you see in the movies? Not a ATR or Q400... Read More

Teesside Airport made a net loss of £2.6m in the last twelve months.The Mayor says two years of schedule even so. However the Chair of Tees Valley Combined Authority`s overview & scrutiny committee has concerns about transparency surrounding the financial position of the airport & other arrangements. Read More

Promise not trolling. I’m querying my choice and wondering about leaving. Prior to cov was unsettled and on the fence. I’ve been there a few years. Then cov came along. We have our er - challenges - currently going on. Sure when it blows over there’ll be the next time I’m braced for a flame. Anyone else who works there feeling like this w... Read More

News coming in that a Pakistan International Airlines ( PIA) A320 from Lahore to Karachi just crashed few minutes from landing Read More

As I don't have to wear it and I'm no longer a UK taxpayer, I'll keep my less than complimentary views to myself. No doubt I will be able to read some amusing comments though over the coming days ! Just appeared on ARRSE and Twiitter having been spotted on Whats App 13 Jun 22:

Well ok, not pay by the day, but it got your attention. BMW are going to start an “over the air” subscription service for seat warmers and heated steering wheels in the UK. Obviously for this to be possible the cars must be built with all the hardware, wiring etc. already in place. Whether they are operative or not is determined by so... Read More

I only really joined this forum to ask the following, as I have no idea about how to go about this. I'm part of a group of amateur sportspeople who want to attend an event in Kołobrzeg for a week next July. [list] [*]where do I charter a flight, rather than going via a scheduled service? We'd ideally like to fly out of GLA, EDI or PIK... Read More

"NAPLES, Italy -- On July 8, 2022, an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, embarked aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), blew overboard due to unexpected heavy weather in the Mediterranean Sea. The carrier was conducting a replenishment-at-sea, which was safely terminated through established procedures. All personnel abo... Read More

Here's your hat. What's the hurry? Reading a lot of conflicting reports on this. Who made the initial decision to allow him to enter? What was going on that the health minister became involved only after he had arrived at the airport? Granted I do not expect any health minister to be reviewing passenger lists, but how did it get this far? Read More

Heard NAA might be looking for a new CP. Scandal or history repeating itself?? Read More

My last two easyJet flights have been punctual, and I received a message in each case 24 hours before departure saying they would be punctual. When I worked at Heathrow years ago, we were just introducing a system called something like A-CDM which was mandated by the EU and was (IIRC) meant to consider every possible factor that might delay an a... Read More

A CAPTAIN fled his plane on HIS OWN after an explosion before take-off and abandoned his passengers and crew. Brits say the pilot did a “full [url=https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2615340/tragic-costa-concordia-cruise-liner-which-capsized-killing-32-people-torn-apart-five-years-after-tragedy/]Costa Concordia[/url]” by escaping the burning aircraft... Read More

Such as why when the static port is blocked, airspeed will go up if the plane ascend and airspeed will go down if the plane descend. Read More

The things one reads that makes you just wonder who makes these things up! The FAA is concerned about unruly Passengers acting up on flights.....aren't we all? But now the FAA wants to require a Second Barrier to existing Cockpit Entrance Security measures. What confuses me.....is why would security measures caused by the Terrorist Attacks... Read More

Don't know if the Mods will see this as advertising, I thought his story was worth sharing, good on him. Reminds me of a wheelchair bound individual who built their own RV-6, nice to see folk who make we mere mortals look mundane. From Avweb.

Stewart McQuillan is a former Royal Air Force Tornado pilot who suffered a triple spinal injury in a ta... Read More				

						
				
			

Hi all, I'm aiming for my first channel crossing (North Weald to Le Touquet) and doing some research into what additional things I need to take care of that I wouldn't normally need to for a UK based flight. Here is what I found so far: - Ensure that the aircraft contains the following documentation:[indent=40px]- Certificate of Registration - C... Read More

Hey all, recently received an invitation for the assessment process for NTR B777 for Emirates. Initially applied at ‘Expression of Interest’ and within 12 hours received an invitation for the online assessment. Have done the first part and “successfully through to the next round” which is apparently Psychometric testing online as well. a... Read More

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-59727161 Well I didn’t see this verdict coming and I imagine the four individuals didn’t either. It now seems that it’s okay to damage anything that you disagree with. The ‘Colston Defence’ will now be used as an e... Read More

How do you think the Army, Navy and the RAF Chiefs of staff are feeling after Boris agreeing to come to Sweden and Finland's aid if attacked. Are they saying this gives us a good chance of having an increased Defence budget or OMG we given most of our kit to the Ukrainians, any chance of setting the LDV again in case we're invaded by, say for argu... Read More

I've seen a few X'fers in my travels since retiring, but never a "drop" maybe this guy has a point? https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/air-travel-wheelchairs-1.6536252 Read More

[ame]https://twitter.com/eu_cockpit/status/1534557629229449216?s=21&t=ZIzWYFJ_nBWLeV6ZlZC-dQ[/ame] Here is the clip of the Wizzair CEO telling his crews to fly fatigued. Read More