fozzy280472 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi paperlad , are you typed on the A350 , I'm supposed to be doing the engineering type course on this in the future ( all 10 weeks ) and would like to know your thoughts on the aircraft in general . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperlad Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) Hi paperlad , are you typed on the A350 , I'm supposed to be doing the engineering type course on this in the future ( all 10 weeks ) and would like to know your thoughts on the aircraft in general .Yepo, been on it since Jan. I can't give you much of an insight from an engineers perspective but from a pilot view it's ok. There are way too many computers (all monitoring each other) and it's fast, quiet and stable with a very good range. It's easy enough to operate, once you get used to where stuff is 'hidden' in the operating system. The 350 is clearly still under development by Airbus as there are regular software updates and lots of niggles to contend with on a daily basis. Our engineers are kept busy with it, after every flight there are multiple dispatch items (affecting the next departure) that are entered in the tech log and need rectifying before the next flight, but as with all things Airbus a simple reset often works! It even has an engineers station, on the flightdeck, with its own computer and screen for systems analysis....similar to the old days of having a flight engineer. I particularly dislike the Brake to Vacate function (BTV) as its way too aggressive, although it saves on brake wear and keeps the brake temperatures manageable...very important out here in the desert. I've previously flown the 320 and 330 and now 350, I rekon the 330 is the better one although not as fast or with the range of 350, just nicer to fly. Where are you doing the course? If you're BA Engineering it could be out here in Doha. All this talk of range and speed and I'm off to Dubai in a bit.......50 mins each way Edited May 8, 2017 by Paperlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperlad Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 The Engineers station at the rear of the flightdeck....complete with cup holders lol. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy280472 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Hi paperlad, thanks for the pictures and information, all looks very interesting , I'm kind of used to software updates as we seemed to be doing them week in week out when I worked the EMB190 . I'm possibly doing the A350 at BA when they start running the courses at TBN training centre early next year (although that could change and I won't do the course at all ...you know how things change ) , I am slated to do the A320 neo though this year . I haven't worked the A330 although I have friends who love them and rate them as a very reliable aircraft. A320 CFDS via MCDU seems very basic now ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy280472 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 By the way , love the seat cover pattern ....at least the cup holders look nice and deep , stop the flight crews spilling their coffee all over the controls !!!!! Just kidding !!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Selection of Monarch Airlines over the years. Please say if not interesting? 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy280472 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 No no no ..... definitely interesting...please keep them coming , MMMM.. Monarch Boeing 720B ,bit before my time but what a beautiful aircraft in great colours , I remember Monarch working the old Anglo Cargo and Okada 707s when I began at Luton. I also remember when the A300s turned up and if I recall two pretty much went straight on lease to an Aussie outfit called Compass and in a really dull grey paint scheme . Great stuff I for one love seeing these pictures, thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Many thanks for the comments. Remember all those you speak off, should have pics of most. Still working through my scanning to clean up the shots a bit better. A few different ones. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperlad Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) I've got about 100 hrs on G-MANF when when I worked for Manx/BRAL, using the famous 'Speedbird' callsign (best callsign in the business) but there was nothing speedy about the ATP...and nothing 'advanced' either These pictures are great and they bring back bittersweet memories, a lot of great airlines, some I aspired to work for, and now, most consigned to history. PL. Edited May 9, 2017 by Paperlad 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Some foreign airlines into Luton. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Here's some contemporary tarmac shots. Bombardier Q400, January 2017, Redmond, OR: Bombardier Q400 (In San Diego State University colours), February 2014, San Diego, CA Horizon has these aircraft decorated in the colours of Universities up and down the Western States where they operate. Three 737s are visible - Alaska, Southwest and the wing tip from the one I was in, plus a second Q400. The ugly yellow buildings in the background are the US Marine Corps facility. This is were West Coast induction and boot camp takes place. Boeing 737, Earlier the same day February 2014 in Portland, OR. (Same wingtip.) What a difference flying south in the winter makes. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Another selection from earlier days in London Luton. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Surprised to see America West at Luton, and Pacific Western come to that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Surprised to see America West at Luton, and Pacific Western come to that! They mainly were either on maintenance or British based going out on lease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Surprised to see America West at Luton, and Pacific Western come to that! Midway Express as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 But the Midway Express a/c was G registered...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy280472 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hitchinloco , all those JT8 powered aircraft .....when those were the days , don't suppose you have a picture of the old Air Columbus 727 that used to come in once a week ....we got called out to that a few times !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hi Lozz, yes I do have Air columbas but not scanned in yet unfortunately. Some prop jobs. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted May 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2017 Anglo Cargo and Okada, two names to make your blood run cold if you were trying to get money out if them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Some of the bigger boys that used Luton. Many Cargo but also passengers. Corsair carried football fans packed to the gunnels! The CargoLux 747 brought in 1000 breeding sheep! Hoping of interest, 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Moscow , 2013, engineer has his work cut out here I think Edited May 11, 2017 by rob D2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted May 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2017 The CargoLux 747 brought in 1000 breeding sheep! I can only imagine the queue in arrivals and baggage reclaim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Another selection from earlier days in London Luton. The 737, 4th photo in that group; do you know the airline, because I have one from Cardiff, but with added yellow. RAF St Athan was just down the road. They gave us complimentary entrance tickets, so I took these around 83/84. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 A Canadian Airline called NORDIC if my memory serves me correctly! The 737, 4th photo in that group; do you know the airline, because I have one from Cardiff, but with added yellow. 715 aircraft4.jpg RAF St Athan was just down the road. They gave us complimentary entrance tickets, so I took these around 83/84. aircraft at st athan.jpg hawk at st athan.jpg lancaster at st athan.jpg mil transport at st athan.jpg phantom st athan .jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hitchinloco , all those JT8 powered aircraft .....when those were the days , don't suppose you have a picture of the old Air Columbus 727 that used to come in once a week ....we got called out to that a few times !!! Yes, Pratt had the market sown up on US narrow bodies in those days, however the last new installation in MD-88s (JT8D) was not popular with airlines when introduced as the noise in the back caused many to claim they couldn't sell the last few rows. Nevertheless Delta still has around a hundred and in these days of overbooking every seat is used..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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