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Title: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 00:10:41
LHR to RAK in 2 hours 34 minutes. Usually nearer 3 hours 45.

Apparently peaked at 584 knots which is apparently Mach 0.876 and about 129 knots of tailwind given that the A320CEO max is 459 knots.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ba666&oq=ba666&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j0i512l2j0i10i512j0i512l2j0i10i512l2.3749j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#ip=1
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: biggriffin on 20 November 2022, 09:00:43
That's because it was going downhill,
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: johnnydog on 20 November 2022, 10:10:21
In the 90's, I used to go out with a 'trolley dolly' who flew long haul with British Airways, and all she used to go on about was the flights, and where she'd been etc., which got a bit tedious after a while. Not everyone was interested in the slightest, especially as it was seen by some of my friends as 'gloating'. Has a good number of trips away at ridiculously cheap prices with 'staff discount' to places I would otherwise never have visited, but I got tired of her harping on about her job, and eventually I binned her, and  we went our separate ways.....
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 10:36:27
That's because it was going downhill,
Ah yes, that was it ;D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 11:02:40
In the 90's, I used to go out with a 'trolley dolly' who flew long haul with British Airways, and all she used to go on about was the flights, and where she'd been etc., which got a bit tedious after a while. Not everyone was interested in the slightest, especially as it was seen by some of my friends as 'gloating'. Has a good number of trips away at ridiculously cheap prices with 'staff discount' to places I would otherwise never have visited, but I got tired of her harping on about her job, and eventually I binned her, and  we went our separate ways.....
I only mentioned it because I thought it might be interesting.

Meteorologically speaking, the weather charts for the flight were showing up to 170 knots of Jetstream blowing pretty much straight from the UK to Africa which struck me as unusual, and therefore interesting, especially as I was able to experience it first hand.
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: johnnydog on 20 November 2022, 11:19:34
In the 90's, I used to go out with a 'trolley dolly' who flew long haul with British Airways, and all she used to go on about was the flights, and where she'd been etc., which got a bit tedious after a while. Not everyone was interested in the slightest, especially as it was seen by some of my friends as 'gloating'. Has a good number of trips away at ridiculously cheap prices with 'staff discount' to places I would otherwise never have visited, but I got tired of her harping on about her job, and eventually I binned her, and  we went our separate ways.....
I only mentioned it because I thought it might be interesting.

Possibly for some, only of you are interested in it... :y
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2022, 11:27:34
I went out with a Trolly Dolly once and whenever we went away, she'd insist it was fine to turn up at check in at the last moment which always irritated the hell out of me.  ::)

The last time we went on holiday we visited friends of hers in the Dominican Republic and on the day we left had a final lunch which dragged on and on. I was getting agitated as had to return the hire car etc and as usual we slid through check in at the last mo, but got split up as they didn't have two seats together left which she got a bit stroppy about (liquid lunch!), but I had a nice peaceful flight home anyway!  ;D

We didn't last much longer....  :-X
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 11:45:28
In the 90's, I used to go out with a 'trolley dolly' who flew long haul with British Airways, and all she used to go on about was the flights, and where she'd been etc., which got a bit tedious after a while. Not everyone was interested in the slightest, especially as it was seen by some of my friends as 'gloating'. Has a good number of trips away at ridiculously cheap prices with 'staff discount' to places I would otherwise never have visited, but I got tired of her harping on about her job, and eventually I binned her, and  we went our separate ways.....
I only mentioned it because I thought it might be interesting.

Possibly for some, only of you are interested in it... :y
Indeed ;)

The beauty of the way the interwebs work being that you're not obliged to read or reply if it isn't of interest ;D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 11:47:15
I went out with a Trolly Dolly once and whenever we went away, she'd insist it was fine to turn up at check in at the last moment which always irritated the hell out of me.  ::)

The last time we went on holiday we visited friends of hers in the Dominican Republic and on the day we left had a final lunch which dragged on and on. I was getting agitated as had to return the hire car etc and as usual we slid through check in at the last mo, but got split up as they didn't have two seats together left which she got a bit stroppy about (liquid lunch!), but I had a nice peaceful flight home anyway!  ;D

We didn't last much longer....  :-X
For every person that checks in four hours early, there are two that insist on rocking up 5 minutes before  ;D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: redelitev6 on 20 November 2022, 12:48:15
I went out with a Trolly Dolly once and whenever we went away, she'd insist it was fine to turn up at check in at the last moment which always irritated the hell out of me.  ::)

The last time we went on holiday we visited friends of hers in the Dominican Republic and on the day we left had a final lunch which dragged on and on. I was getting agitated as had to return the hire car etc and as usual we slid through check in at the last mo, but got split up as they didn't have two seats together left which she got a bit stroppy about (liquid lunch!), but I had a nice peaceful flight home anyway!  ;D

We didn't last much longer....  :-X
For every person that checks in four hours early, there are two that insist on rocking up 5 minutes before  ;D
Me and the family were very late boarding our flight in Turkey , oh how everyone clapped and cheered us on to the plane  ;)
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 November 2022, 12:58:07
Pretty sure Somebody on here is married to a trolley dolly.

Who is it?
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2022, 13:57:10
Pretty sure Somebody on here is married to a trolley dolly.

Who is it?
He left, ages ago, because you upset him.
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2022, 13:58:02
Or was it someone else who upset him?  ::)
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 November 2022, 14:21:30
Or was it someone else who upset him?  ::)

Everyone knows I'm just about the nicest man alive. :)

Must have been you. Just being from Liverpool is enough to piss people off.

Anyway.....who are we talking about?
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: relluf on 20 November 2022, 16:19:16
Pretty sure Somebody on here is married to a trolley dolly.

Who is it?
He left, ages ago, because you upset him.



Not married to but my daughter is cabin crew for Mr Branson, has been for a few years and Emirates before that.
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2022, 16:25:51
Or was it someone else who upset him?  ::)

Everyone knows I'm just about the nicest man alive. :)

Must have been you. Just being from Liverpool is enough to piss people off.

Anyway.....who are we talking about?
Matt. Army chap who used to do iron man thingy's, drove an S type jag.
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 November 2022, 16:46:29
Or was it someone else who upset him?  ::)

Everyone knows I'm just about the nicest man alive. :)

Must have been you. Just being from Liverpool is enough to piss people off.

Anyway.....who are we talking about?
Matt. Army chap who used to do iron man thingy's, drove an S type jag.

Guffer/ Gaffer?

If it's who I think it is.

Didn't know he had good taste and drove a Jaaaagggg though.
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 20 November 2022, 16:48:49
I have a close friend who left the police and became BA cabin crew on the 777, doing long haul.

But, she’s bagged herself a senior Captain now (something she told me she would  ;D ) and has the ring on the finger, so she’s now jacked it in :D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2022, 16:59:35
I have a close friend who left the police and became BA cabin crew on the 777, doing long haul.

But, she’s bagged herself a senior Captain now (something she told me she would  ;D ) and has the ring on the finger, so she’s now jacked it in :D

Great!  :y

There's hope for our Dr G yet!  ;D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2022, 17:34:51
I have a close friend who left the police and became BA cabin crew on the 777, doing long haul.

But, she’s bagged herself a senior Captain now (something she told me she would  ;D ) and has the ring on the finger, so she’s now jacked it in :D

Great!  :y

There's hope for our Dr G yet!  ;D
He'll have to shorten his skirt and wear no knickers  ;D



Did I just say that?🤮🤮🤮
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Raeturbo on 20 November 2022, 17:56:14
^^^ Damn I knew it^^^ 🍆
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 18:26:35
I have a close friend who left the police and became BA cabin crew on the 777, doing long haul.

But, she’s bagged herself a senior Captain now (something she told me she would  ;D ) and has the ring on the finger, so she’s now jacked it in :D

Great!  :y

There's hope for our Dr G yet!  ;D
He'll have to shorten his skirt and wear no knickers  ;D



Did I just say that?🤮🤮🤮
You did and you're most definitely wrong in the head ;D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 18:33:24
I have a close friend who left the police and became BA cabin crew on the 777, doing long haul.

But, she’s bagged herself a senior Captain now (something she told me she would  ;D ) and has the ring on the finger, so she’s now jacked it in :D

Great!  :y

There's hope for our Dr G yet!  ;D
Don't think I have had a female flight crew yet :-\
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Migalot on 20 November 2022, 18:57:22
In the 90's, I used to go out with a 'trolley dolly' who flew long haul with British Airways, and all she used to go on about was the flights, and where she'd been etc., which got a bit tedious after a while. Not everyone was interested in the slightest, especially as it was seen by some of my friends as 'gloating'. Has a good number of trips away at ridiculously cheap prices with 'staff discount' to places I would otherwise never have visited, but I got tired of her harping on about her job, and eventually I binned her, and  we went our separate ways.....
I only mentioned it because I thought it might be interesting.

Meteorologically speaking, the weather charts for the flight were showing up to 170 knots of Jetstream blowing pretty much straight from the UK to Africa which struck me as unusual, and therefore interesting, especially as I was able to experience it first hand.

I, for one, found it interesting as I have always had an interest in both aviation and weather. Better not mention my first job after school was with BOAC as it might give my age away!  ;D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 18:58:34
I think you just did ;D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2022, 18:59:22
I have a close friend who left the police and became BA cabin crew on the 777, doing long haul.

But, she’s bagged herself a senior Captain now (something she told me she would  ;D ) and has the ring on the finger, so she’s now jacked it in :D

Great!  :y

There's hope for our Dr G yet!  ;D
Don't think I have had a female flight crew yet :-\

You should try them as they're good fun!   :y   ;D
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2022, 19:07:46
I have a close friend who left the police and became BA cabin crew on the 777, doing long haul.

But, she’s bagged herself a senior Captain now (something she told me she would  ;D ) and has the ring on the finger, so she’s now jacked it in :D

Great!  :y

There's hope for our Dr G yet!  ;D
Don't think I have had a female flight crew yet :-\

You should try them as they're good fun!   :y   ;D
I don't doubt it for one second ;)
Title: Re: Might have set a record today...
Post by: johnnydog on 21 November 2022, 01:35:04
In the 90's, I used to go out with a 'trolley dolly' who flew long haul with British Airways, and all she used to go on about was the flights, and where she'd been etc., which got a bit tedious after a while. Not everyone was interested in the slightest, especially as it was seen by some of my friends as 'gloating'. Has a good number of trips away at ridiculously cheap prices with 'staff discount' to places I would otherwise never have visited, but I got tired of her harping on about her job, and eventually I binned her, and  we went our separate ways.....
I only mentioned it because I thought it might be interesting.

Meteorologically speaking, the weather charts for the flight were showing up to 170 knots of Jetstream blowing pretty much straight from the UK to Africa which struck me as unusual, and therefore interesting, especially as I was able to experience it first hand.

I, for one, found it interesting as I have always had an interest in both aviation and weather. Better not mention my first job after school was with BOAC as it might give my age away!  ;D

At least Migalot found it interesting then..... :)