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RE: Aquiring An Instrument Rating

Highflyer, I dont live in the US so I can't give you prices, and I've actually forgotten the cost when I did my multi/instrument ratings back in 2000. I can tell you however, that both ratings are separate. If you haven't flown the twin engine plane yet, you will have to get multi-VFR training first...

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RE: Flying Within The US With A CAA Atpl

Don't you have to be a US citizen or landed immigrant before being employed in the US as a pilot?

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RE: What's In A Name? 787-8 Vs 787-800

Maybe it just looks "trendy" and modern.

sorta like Mazda 3, or Mazda 6, instead of 323 or 626 :p

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RE: Dash8 ECU Failure

You're both right. The problem is, I think CRM failed at that moment. I'm trying not to go into too much detail in that department on a public forum, but hopefully you get the idea. I did go to the QRH and I did state twice, what was needed to be done. It was a judgement call on my behalf to let it ...

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Dash8 ECU Failure

Just wanted to share a little experience with some of you, in particular, the Dash8 pilots/engineers/fans. Shortly after take off at <acronym title="Port of Spain / Trinidad - Piarco International (POS / TTPP), Trinidad and Tobago">POS</acronym> yesterday, and just after the initial 400' checks (fla...

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Girlfriend With A Kid

I used to always wonder how come people put up their personal stuff here. I've always kept my posts professional, sticking mostly to flying stuff. But I'm faced with a situation that I wouldn't mind hearing comments from people not connected to either of us. I'm 28, she's 24, with a 3 year old daugh...

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RE: 15 Up!-Caribbean/Caribe/Caraïbes Aviation

so back to the rumour mill at Tobago Express.......now our boss is saying we're getting 2 Dash-Q400s by July.

let's see how long this one lasts, lol.

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RE: 15 Up!-Caribbean/Caribe/Caraïbes Aviation

Seems like everyone is hearing about this transition of Tobago Express into Caribbean Airlines....except us, the employees of Tobago Express. Everyday, it's a different story. One minute we're being absorbed, the other we're aiming for independence. It's very frustrating at this point not knowing wh...

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RE: Caribbean/Caribe/Caraïbes Aviation Part 14

Hello all, been a while since I last posted here. Dial Up internet is killing me. Should have high speed soon and then I'll be able to interact more. Hope all is well. So what are you guys' opinion on this new airline starting up in <acronym title="Port of Spain / Trinidad - Piarco International (PO...

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RE: Caribbean/Caribe/Caraïbes Aviation Part 11

9Y-<acronym title="Scarborough / Tobago - Crown Point (TAB / TTCP), Trinidad and Tobago">TAB</acronym> used to kind of sorely stick out at <acronym title="Port of Spain / Trinidad - Piarco International (POS / TTPP), Trinidad and Tobago">POS</acronym> when she stood against the BWIA colours.......bu...

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RE: Dreamliner Livery On Mitsubishi Eclipse

I can't find the pic of the VW Beetle that was in American Airlines livery a few years ago

It had tiny wings on the doors.

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RE: Caribbean/Caribe/ Caraïbes Aviation Part 7

Who came up with this idea that CAL will be taking back <acronym title="Air Kazakstan">9Y</acronym>-WIL from Tobago Express? CAL cannot afford to operate a turbo-prop division at this time. If you want something to think about, the clear and present talk is that CAL could possibly be acquiring <acro...

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RE: Caribbean Aviation Part 6 Now Including Belize!

Why not please everyone and have semi-shielded jetways. Instead of a completely covered jetway like <acronym title="Port of Spain / Trinidad - Piarco International (POS / TTPP), Trinidad and Tobago">POS</acronym>, have the sides made of X crossbars or something open. Might not be practical to sheild...

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RE: Where's B747Skipper?

Hey thanks for all the replies guys, hopefully the good skipper is reading all these and knows his contributions have been missed.....as well as all the others who have contributed significantly but are no longer with us. what about rick767? What happened to him too? Didn't he go left seat on anothe...

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Where's B747Skipper?

I think I got the name right.... A guy flying in argentina I believe. where is he? he used to be so frequent on the tech/ops forum a few years ago. Made valuable contributions. I've been meaning to post this a while back because it's way past a year since I last saw a post from him. I think I rememb...

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RE: Helicopter License?

I remember doing some research on helicopter schools in Ontario a few years ago. I didn't follow thru with it though. I do remember there being one in Bolton or something so, in Vaughn..called National Helicopters. The main one I know of though, is Canadian Helicopters ..something...I know the name ...

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RE: Caribbean Aviation, Part 4...

careful, these days you can be on a B737 and still be on the 900, hehe.

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RE: Caribbean Aviation, Part 4...

a CRJ will never succeed on a <acronym title="Bridgetown (Christ Church) - Grantley Adams (Seawell) International (BGI / TBPB), Barbados">BGI</acronym>-<acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> run. I'm unfamiliar with Gatwick, is...

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RE: Caribbean Airlines Arrives POS In New Livery

shouldn't be too hard to fix, it's not paint, it's a sticker that's been sealed with "clearcoat".

and exactly which/whose dash8s will be painted in these colours? hmm?

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RE: Caribbean Aviation, Part 4...

that's where the Q400s will be coming in...

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RE: ATR42/72 Versus Dash 8

I remember hearing the #2 Engine in the ATR can disengage it's prop and have the engine running to provide some services such as air conditioning while on the ground.

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RE: ATR42/72 Versus Dash 8

I'm just coming up to 1000 flight hours on the Dash8-Q300 and I still get excited when I get to fly it. It's a lovely airplane, flies like a charm. Abit tricky to land when it's empty, and took some getting used to landing flat......but great landings feel so rewarding. God bless wet runways too &nb...

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RE: Caribbean Aviation News Part Deux...

to a certain extent, I disagree with some who say Caribbean Airlines will need a massive advertising plan. I think the name alone, Caribbean Airlines, is a good start with advertising. They certainly have to go beyond the VFR market, and start catering for the average tourist/business person. More a...

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RE: Caribbean Aviation News Part Deux...

I think the hummingbird looks ok, but I still don't like the pinkish writing on that white background. And while the h-bird might be the key logo bird, we have to remember there will be different birds on different tails... the west indian whistling duck, macaw, scarlet ibis, pigeon....and some say ...

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RE: Caribbean Aviation News Part Deux...

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RE: Caribbean Aviation News Part Deux...

9Y-<acronym title="Scarborough / Tobago - Crown Point (TAB / TTCP), Trinidad and Tobago">TAB</acronym> has already been painted. They're installing the winglets now, but from what I've heard...it's the first time Delta is performing this type of Mod and they ran into some small hiccups. Drilling a w...

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RE: Caribbean Star Airlines & Liat

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Affordable Lodging Around London

Hey all, Might be in London next month for a week or so. Was just wondering if anyone can suggest affordable places to stay either in or around the city. Not looking for any fancy hotels, just something within budget. Hotels, B&Bs etc....any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, or even a link w...

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RE: Bwia To Be Closed

I think some things are unclear here.... from what I understand, these comments were made by the leader of the Union for all the workers EXCLUDING the pilots. this is not a formal statement from the airline itself. This transition may take an entire year........and not to mention, into an election y...

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RE: Bwia 8/25/06 : POS-MIA 762?

could even be a wet lease passenger flight too using someone else's airplane.

I heard they used a Ryan International 757 to operate a flight to toronto last weekend.

BWIA flt 790 is an odd number though, could really be cargo.

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RE: Most Powerful Object In The Universe?

a beautiful, young woman!

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Fokker F100 Training

any fokker pilots here?? just wondering where does a pilot go for fokker f100 training....groundschool, initial and recurrent simulator training? I haven't seen any f100s on flightsafety's site, and I know the company fokker itself no longer exists, so I was just curious to find out where pilots tra...

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RE: Reverse Thrust In-Flight On Dash 8

yes that's right, that sound you heard was the condition levers being moved from either 900rpm or 1050rpm to 1200 for landing. you may also hear it when some hotshots are screaming around to base turn at about 200KIAS and need to create some quick drag to get down to gear and flap extension speeds :...

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RE: Does Anyone Watch Sleeper Cell?

actually there are a few ways a new season can be built off the old one, but I guess we have to wait until RossBaku sees the last episode before we can discuss a possible season2.

don't want to spoil it for ya.

is it out on dvd in the US?

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RE: Bwia Update

Hey BWIA 772, how you doin? Although I've stayed away from posting, it doesn't mean I haven't been reading the comments. The reason I haven't posted anything is...there isn't anything to post. Absolutely nothing regarding future plans has been confirmed yet. Everything most people have been saying i...

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RE: Little Planes In Large Carrier Liveries

BWIA. ok maybe the Dash8 isn't as small as some of the other planes posted, but same concept :p <br><table align=center border=0 width=500><tr><td><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/0784853/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file...

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RE: Richard Branson @ SN Brussels Airlines Today!

actually, Sir Branson is in Trinidad and Tobago these couple days. He's been invited to experience the greatest party on earth. Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival !!! coincidentally, <acronym title="Sabena (Belgium)">SN</acronym> Brussels Airline's ex CEO, Peter Davies, is rumoured to be the new CEo at ...

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RE: Airline Pilot Most Glamorous Job

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RE: Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Part 2 Jan 6

maybe you mean "Give a frak-o-meter"

anyway, I doubt Starbuck will be the one to shoot her because in the preview for next week, the hand holding the gun to Cain's head has handcuff scars so it's either going to be Gina (Bad 6) or Sharon.

So say we all!

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RE: Bwia West Indies Airways Hiring?!?!

That first post with the information regarding hiring has been on their website ever since. It's no surprise in this part of the world, companies are a bit laid back with updating websites. Its been there even before the closure of BWee Express and laying off of the Dash8 Pilots, the majority of whi...

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RE: Cant Get Onto MSN...

hi guys, sorry to free load off your thread, but i have an off topic question. someone mentioned <acronym title="Madison - Dane County Regional / Truax Field (MSN / KMSN), USA - Wisconsin">MSN</acronym> Messenger and Windows Messenger. how come sometimes when I sign into <acronym title="Madison - Da...

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RE: Story Behind Dead VS Pilot In The Caribbean?

we've HEARD a thing or two here and even though it's a sensitive topic, I'm sure some curiousity would like to be satisfied. from what I've HEARD, there was some problems with "personal relations". His business is still HIS business. So how about we leave it at that? I'm sure he'd like to maintain a...

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RE: Story Behind Dead VS Pilot In The Caribbean?

He (F/O) committed suicide at the hotel. Apparently it was last night, and details are still very limited. The island of Tobago. I flew in there this morning and the aircraft was still parked at the gate, completely closed up and isolated. G-VROY. Last I heard is the relief crew already in Tobago <a...

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RE: Trinidad & Tobago Back To Cat. I Status

the ironic thing is, Cat2 was actually protecting BWIA. Cat1 could infact, work against it. When we were Cat2, no new airline could have been started to fly from Trinidad to the US. That's no longer a factor with Cat1, which means BWIA is now open to direct local competition. This can be an opportun...

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Need Wi-Fi Help

what I have : Dell Inspiron 600m laptop, Windows <acronym title="Casino Express (USA)">XP</acronym> home, 1.8MHz Centrino with Intel Pro Wireless 2915ABG whatever. The problem ; I am new to wireless broadband, never used it before. All I've ever used is 56K Dial Up. I found out there's a wi-fi zone ...

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RE: Bleeds Off For Takeoff?

at the airline I work with, Bleeds 1 and 2 are left on for take off and landing......however the rate is set to min at these stages. we taxi out with bleeds on max, and just prior to entering the active, bleeds to min. at 400', "flaps 0, autofeather off, bleeds on max, climb power set" and coming cl...

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RE: Tobago Express Crash Lands In POS...

As a pilot with Tobago Express, I would like to suggest a better choice of topic titles next time because it wasn't a crash landing. be careful with the definitions. it was an emergency landing in which the nose gear failed to extend, however with no loss of life or serious injury to crew and passen...

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RE: And The New James Bond Is: Daniel Craig

I think I read somewhere that Orlando Bloom will be playing an earlier version of Bond.

something about taking the character back to the 30's or 40's when he just started off.

can any one confirm?

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RE: Da Ali G Show

to spice up some people's memories here,

he's the limo driver in Madonna's music video, "Music", from hmm, 2000 I believe.

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RE: Landing Gear Up After Takeoff Question

speaking of walkarounds, on the Dash8, we usually pull down an over head latch that hides the release cable for the manual gear extention. we pull this normally on the first walkaround of crew change to open the gear doors to preflight inspection. if this latch (which is overhead the F/O) is not pus...

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