The meaning of the Pilot Uniform
I've seen questions and arguments about how the airline pilot uniform came about and and whether it, and the profession, is based on the military. I've been bored so I did some research- The historical...
View ArticleUS/AMR Merger poll
Just curious what the insane masses around here think in terms of statistics:
View ArticleHow long to hear back from Expressjet?
Hey guys! I just signed up for an account here today. I am currently a flight instructor in middle Tennessee and put an application in with Expressjet through airlineapps on 4/11. Just wondering how...
View ArticleObjection 2 Delta's DIP financing 4 Pinnacle
This shareholder objection was filed with the bankruptcy court last week. Hearing is tomorrow (April 25) at 945am in NYC. Things could get VERY interesting at Pinnacle if this objection is upheld. I'm...
View ArticleOde of Remembrance
They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They...
View ArticleFlying in the US as a foreigner
Hello everybody, I have a question about getting a job with a US airline as a foreigner? A little background about myself. I am form the Netherlands and currently flying as a military pilot in the...
View Articleand the HINTS keep coming!!!
A strike vote is next. My guess is that after the 30th if we ask to get released, the UAL MEC will have to track down JP from his VACATION getaway to get his blessing on the Strike vote...
View ArticleUnited load check NRT-BKK 4/29
Wondering if anyone would be kind enough to PM me the loads from NRT-BKK on 4/29 and 4/30? Thanks.
View ArticleFalcon 2000 pay rates
I may be interviewing for a position with a start-up flight department thats leasing a Falcon 2000. Can someone give me the range of industry pay rates for PIC/SIC pay. Oh...Its in Texas. Thanks...
View ArticleWoman collapses at Heart Attack Grill
Another No one can accuse The Heart Attack Grill of false advertising. A woman collapsed into unconsciousness at the Las Vegas restaurant while eating a "double bypass burger," drinking a margarita and...
View ArticleGood News in the Airline World?
Delta Profit Soars on Fuel Hedging Tailwinds (NYSE:DAL) | Wall St. Cheat Sheet Delta Loss Wider Than Estimated as Fuel Blunts Fare Gains - Bloomberg US Airways posts $48 million 1Q profit | ATWOnline
View Articleswa/b6
Loads of rumors at JetBlue about anyone and everyone buying us. The one about SWA is the flavor of the day. Are you guys hearing anything?
View ArticleFlight Hours on Fedex App
I am a bit confused and looking for the correct answer. When filling out the flight hours section of the Fedex App, it asks for PIC time only as Pilot in Command or Aircraft Commander, NOT just the...
View ArticleEK Hold Pool (FO's)
Posting this here (already posted same thread on PPrune), as there seem some EK bods around who might have some info and have given up on PPrune. ;) Starting this thread for anyone who has received the...
View ArticleNDB intercept question
Hello all, I'm new here, I have a question about NDB approaches that I hope some of the experienced IFR-Flyers here can answer me. Imagine the following NBD-only approach: Landing runway 36 is...
View ArticleClass 1 Medical Enquiry (JAA)
Hi folks I have my class 1 coming up shortly in Gatwick in the UK. I have looked at the Med 160 which is fine but in the family section I could tick quite a few elements but they would hardly be...
View ArticleUPS Earnings Slam!
Looks like Wall Street is not too happy with the direction UPS has been headed based on the latest earnings report. Stock repurchase(gee what do we do with this money?). Borrowing huge money....
View ArticleFDX jfk
Does anyone have the number for FDX security at JFK. Need to leave car at lot. Thanks
View ArticleTSA better investment than FFDO
I'm glad the administration is implementing a plan to put reduce the lines of defense instead of maintaining support for a layered approach that includes FFDOs. This time the attempted breach was...
View ArticleSmartcockpit.com downloads "N/A"
Anyone have a fix for enabling downloads (or simply viewing) aircraft systems data on smartcockpit.com?? I have emailed listed help Contacts and they get returned undeliverable!! Ive tried opening...
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