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Re: Ask A Pilot... by Olisa4all: 3:31pm On Sep 09, 2016
okikiosibodu:

Hmmmmmnn. Thanks for the advice. I have be searching for "leg" ever since o. I have ransacked google sef for those I can lay my hands on, but it has not been productive yet. I joined LinkedIn and mailed a lot of pilots in Nigeria, but but 80% of them gave rude responses (saying stuffs like : go F- yourself) . I had to give some people my phone to help me review the content of what I wrote when I was suspecting the fault was from me. But they all assured me nothing was wrong with what I wrote or how I wrote it, it was just them that were rude and proud.
I also came across the contact of a big politician at the Federal level (name withheld) right before he had some allegations petitioned against him. His response was also rude and when I made mention of it to an uncle during a conversation (without even knowing they once attended the same tertiary institution), he told me that's how the man is. I am very sure its the person, he keeps on changing his whatsapp picture to current pictures right before the media publicises it. They prefer to help high-classed people like themselves, that don't need the help in the real sense of it -'cause they can afford it.
I have come across some encouraging ones too, that keep on rekindling the fire of my optimism. A big support I have come across, is Pilot Essien (though rotary wings). He is also a blogger. I came across his blog during my quest for the search of "leg". We have a good rapport, and his story is also inspirational
Anyway, I am still optimistic its gonna end in praises. Habakkuk 2:2-3 has been keeping me moving.

Gosh, really not nice;the pilots giving you rude responses. Sorry about that bro. Don't lose faith tho,the current economic situation doesn't make things easy either.
A friend of mine who has also been searching for years just got sponsored by a private individual with no strings attached. So keep trying bro and above all PRAY!

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 4:56pm On Sep 09, 2016
It's my vision to set up a foundation to help aspiring pilots fund their training.

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by YOUNGKAHUNA: 6:49pm On Sep 09, 2016
Olisa4all:


Gosh, really not nice;the pilots giving you rude responses. Sorry about that bro. Don't lose faith tho,the current economic situation doesn't make things easy either.
A friend of mine who has also been searching for years just got sponsored by a private individual with no strings attached. So keep trying bro and above all PRAY!
What are the prerequisite of being a Pilot?
Re: Ask A Pilot... by okikiosibodu(m): 2:09pm On Sep 10, 2016
Olisa4all:


Gosh, really not nice;the pilots giving you rude responses. Sorry about that bro. Don't lose faith tho,the current economic situation doesn't make things easy either.
A friend of mine who has also been searching for years just got sponsored by a private individual with no strings attached. So keep trying bro and above all PRAY!
Thank you for your words of encouragement sir. I don't mind learning one or two things from your friend.
You mind helping out with the questions I quoted kingreign in, N the previous page?
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Olisa4all: 10:46am On Sep 15, 2016
okikiosibodu:

Thank you for your words of encouragement sir. I don't mind learning one or two things from your friend.
You mind helping out with the questions I quoted kingreign in, N the previous page?

The question about Jet A1?
Re: Ask A Pilot... by rufans(m): 11:20am On Sep 15, 2016
<a href=http://dubai-airport.net>Dubai Airport Info</a>
Re: Ask A Pilot... by okikiosibodu(m): 4:26pm On Sep 15, 2016
Olisa4all:


The question about Jet A1?
Here sir. Please find attached

Re: Ask A Pilot... by naruto02(m): 2:37am On Sep 19, 2016
Hey guys just want to ask this quick. I've been having problems landing the aircraft on both landing gears during cross wind. One tire lands before the other does or there's bit of impact (not much though) or ballooning when flaring.. I flew 1hr solo yesterday and was a crosswind. I apply the rudder and Ailerons correctly when coming in to land (crab method). During normal conditions my landings are perfect. So I just wanna know if it's normal.
Re: Ask A Pilot... by okikiosibodu(m): 7:05pm On Sep 20, 2016
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Re: Ask A Pilot... by jude33084(m): 8:09pm On Sep 21, 2016
Boeing777pilot:
It's my vision to set up a foundation to help aspiring pilots fund their training.


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Re: Ask A Pilot... by kingreign(m): 11:04pm On Sep 21, 2016
jude33084:



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Re: Ask A Pilot... by Olisa4all: 6:17am On Sep 22, 2016
okikiosibodu:

Here sir. Please find attached

Forwarded to Boeing777pilot

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 12:16pm On Sep 22, 2016
Olisa4all:

Forwarded to Boeing777pilot




Aloha. .I saw u send me pm... grin why?
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Olisa4all: 12:56pm On Sep 22, 2016
TrapQueen77:





Aloha. .I saw u send me pm... grin why?

Its called a PM for a reason, right?
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 4:18pm On Sep 22, 2016
Olisa4all:

Forwarded to Boeing777pilot

Skipper, see the way you just pass the baton sharply. Dia is God oh. embarassed

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 4:32pm On Sep 22, 2016
okikiosibodu:

Here sir. Please find attached

2. Yes it's true.

3. Yes, the engines can go at full power without taxiing but no sane pilot does that

4A. Yes it has a very similar chemical formula with kerosene but some things are added to prevent sharp guys from selling it as kerosene


4B. Dunno oh


4C. Engine and fuel tank design and other minor mechanisms prevent that from happening.
Re: Ask A Pilot... by iamphill: 5:51pm On Sep 22, 2016
Boeing777pilot:


grin if I see the guy that said fixed wing is for sisi's, he will use his rotary wings for his next international flight.


lol
Re: Ask A Pilot... by okikiosibodu(m): 6:33pm On Sep 22, 2016
Boeing777pilot:


2. Yes it's true.

3. Yes, the engines can go at full power without taxiing but no sane pilot does that

4A. Yes it has a very similar chemical formula with kerosene but some things are added to prevent sharp guys from selling it as kerosene


4B. Dunno oh


4C. Engine and fuel tank design and other minor mechanisms prevent that from happening.
5a-Thank you sir. I really appreciate your response. For the question about all engines shutting down, I meant it happening when the airplane is airborne. Can the engines be brought back online and the plane pick up when that happens in the air, abi na segobe for its occupants?

5b-Growing up as a child, I made some enquiries and found out that the temperature in the upper atmosphere could drop below freezing point, and liquids solidify. So a way to going about the prevention of the airplane's fuel from coagulation, is using a very thin liquid (like kerosene) as fuel: it will require very low temperature (below 0 degrees) to freeze. And some impurities are also added to further reduce the freezing temperatures. I'm just curious abt the constituent of the impurities. I will read up on how engine designs and other mechanisms helps out. Do you know the constituents/composition of the impurities?
5c- Do Helicopters and Airplanes use same kind of fuel?
5d- what is the fuel called sir? (I am actually longing to get hold of it, to know its colour and smell) grin

Sorry I am turning to Oliver Twist sir
Re: Ask A Pilot... by kingreign(m): 11:55pm On Sep 22, 2016
Identify these jets

Re: Ask A Pilot... by phibetakappa: 6:26am On Sep 23, 2016
kingreign:
Identify these jets
Top - Boeing 747 Down - Boeing 777
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Olisa4all: 6:58am On Sep 23, 2016
okikiosibodu:

5a-Thank you sir. I really appreciate your response. For the question about all engines shutting down, I meant it happening when the airplane is airborne. Can the engines be brought back online and the plane pick up when that happens in the air, abi na segobe for its occupants?

5b-Growing up as a child, I made some enquiries and found out that the temperature in the upper atmosphere could drop below freezing point, and liquids solidify. So a way to going about the prevention of the airplane's fuel from coagulation, is using a very thin liquid (like kerosene) as fuel: it will require very low temperature (below 0 degrees) to freeze. And some impurities are also added to further reduce the freezing temperatures. I'm just curious abt the constituent of the impurities. I will read up on how engine designs and other mechanisms helps out. Do you know the constituents/composition of the impurities?
5c- Do Helicopters and Airplanes use same kind of fuel?
5d- what is the fuel called sir? (I am actually longing to get hold of it, to know its colour and smell) grin

Sorry I am turning to Oliver Twist sir

lol, oliver twist
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_fuel


Boeing777pilot:

Skipper, see the way you just pass the baton sharply. Dia is God oh. embarassed

What are batons for if not for passing? lol

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by jude33084(m): 1:45pm On Sep 23, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTBP95_Pxmk

Piper Cherokee landing in DNBE FSX


I was off to the right because of lack of rudder adjustment wink

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by jude33084(m): 3:00pm On Sep 23, 2016
kingreign:
Identify both planes. wink


Virgin is airbus A310 or 320 and the other one is B737 wink

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by iamphill: 9:31am On Sep 24, 2016
balash:
Now let's quickly get a divert mindsets from piloting to flight dispatch, I got my i-20 from IFOD in Dallas and after getting my visa would pay my fees for training/course in Flight Dispatch, from reviews they might easily get me a job afterwards. Now this is my question, would u advise if I can find my way to stay in the U.S and work with my license when am through or come back home to Nigeria and work as well, which would you do? And afterwards do I need to do anymore exam or clearance to work in Nigerian airports as well? I would love to work in Nigeria though but I want a very lucrative airline that can support sponsoring me going for piloting training.. what do you suggest?

Happy weekend bro. please will like to discuss with you. Do contact me on whatsapp 09038514880 or if there is a way I can contact you. cheers

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 6:24am On Sep 27, 2016
Their combined ages are just 45. But that didn't stop 26-year-old captain Kate McWilliams and her 19-year-old co-pilot Luke Elsworth from flying hundreds of passengers to their destinations this week.
The young pilots manned a flight from London to Malta, after McWilliams earlier passed a course ascending to the rank of captain.

Their employer, the British carrier Easyjet, believes McWilliams has become the world's youngest commercial airline captain -- with co-pilot Elsworth also one of the country's youngest co-pilots.

Of the 130,000 airline pilots worldwide, just 450 are female captains according to the International Society of Women Airline Pilots, and McWilliams has urged more women to join her ranks.

"I would strongly urge females interested in aviation to think about pursuing a career as a pilot, and any existing pilots to push themselves to become a captain," said McWilliams.

"I joined the air cadets when I was 13 where I got plenty of flying experience," said McWilliams, who first became interested in planes after attending an air show at age four.
"I didn't imagine a career in commercial aviation as I didn't know any commercial pilots who I could ask for advice," added McWilliams, who is based at London's Gatwick Airport. "I never even thought it could be an option available to me."

At 19, McWilliams began a CTC Aviation training course, and two years later started working as a first officer with British airline carrier Easyjet. The first officer is often referred to as the co-pilot of an aircraft, and is in effect the second-in-command to the captain.
Julie Westhorp of the British Women Pilots' Association said she hoped McWiliams' achievement "inspires more women to consider pursuing a career in aviation.
"It clearly demonstrates to other young women that it is possible to succeed as a pilot in commercial aviation," she added.

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/26/business/woman-26-easyjet-youngest-pilot-captain/index.html?sr=fbCNN092616woman-26-easyjet-youngest-pilot-captain0602PMStoryLink&linkId=29217122

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by sugah: 3:14am On Sep 28, 2016
okikiosibodu:


5c- Do Helicopters and Airplanes use same kind of fuel?
5d- what is the fuel called sir? (I am actually longing to get hold of it, to know its colour and smell) grin
5c& 5d: The type of fuel an aircraft (helicopter or Airplane) uses depends on the type of engine therein. Jet engines use Jet A1 while piston engines use Avgas.

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by okikiosibodu(m): 9:56am On Sep 28, 2016
kingreign:
Identify these jets
If this is my only contribution... this is a Tandem Landing gear grin
Re: Ask A Pilot... by jaelz(m): 7:42am On Sep 30, 2016
Boeing777pilot:


Try to have insiders that will let you know know when they are recruiting, I think I have seen a few adverts though however it's faster if you are already type rated as it saves the airline money grin

Baba abeg make i get ur email
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Boeing777pilot: 2:33pm On Sep 30, 2016
jaelz:


Baba abeg make i get ur email

PM pls
Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 6:50pm On Sep 30, 2016
British Airways to scrap free meals

British Airways is scrapping free meals for short-haul economy fares from next year and inviting passengers to instead pay for Marks and Spencer sandwiches, creating a stir on social media.

The pair announced the tie-up on Thursday, which sees BA joining the no-frills airline model of charging passengers for food and drink.

From January, BA will charge £4.75 ($6.2, 5.5 euros) for a tomato and mozzarella focaccia, £1 for hand cooked crisps and a minimum of £4 for alcoholic drinks. No food item will cost more than £5.

BA said the move “follows extensive customer research and feedback, which highlighted dissatisfaction with the airline's current short-haul economy catering”.

But customer Lee Butterley tweeted: “Hey @British_Airways literally no reason to pick you over EasyJet and Ryanair anymore then?”

James Forshaw added: “Wow @British_Airways taking away the free food is one thing, but drinks, even soft ones? Really is no reason to fly BA short haul anymore.”

Others welcomed the move, with Jan Brian tweeting: “At last, the chance for some decent food on flights. Don’t mess it up!”

BA chairman and CEO Alex Cruz described the tie-up with Marks as “an ideal partnership, providing… customers with a choice of products they recognise and value”.
http://odili.net/news/source/2016/sep/30/840.html
Re: Ask A Pilot... by dhope: 7:47am On Oct 01, 2016
I have passion for aerospace engineering since I was a child. Now am a full grown man, a B.Eng holder in mechanical engineering, about to complete M.Eng in mechanical engineering(thermofluid option) and currently working in Department of physical planning and development of a university. I dont have connection to airline industry and I dont have financial ability to pursue professional certificatn course as aerospace engineer for now. am still passionate abt this profession, I'd appreciate any help frm anyone here or advice on what to do to have my dream fulfilled.

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Re: Ask A Pilot... by Nobody: 10:54am On Oct 01, 2016
Hello Pilot,

Could you kindly explain this scenario.
I recently travel to Enugu State and live very close to the Airport. Anytime plane takes off, all the dogs respond with very annoying (Not Barking) and very disturbing sound.

Thanks.

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