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Flight Deck Forums
Rumours & News (426 Viewing)
Reporting Points that may affect our jobs or lives as professional pilots. Also, items that may be of interest to professional pilots.
8,869 207,827
Tech Log (111 Viewing)
The very best in practical technical discussion on the web
11,313 113,780
Terms and Endearment (91 Viewing)
The forum the beancounters hoped would never happen. Your news on pay, rostering, allowances, extras and negotiations where you work. Let others in the industry make educated choices on where the grass is less brown! Scheduled, charter or contract -
5,186 68,697
Other Aircrew Forums
Cabin Crew (62 Viewing)
The other half of the airborne team who put up with the self-loading freight.
6,494 87,818
Cabin Crew Wannabes (44 Viewing)
This forum is for all those people who are interested in becoming Cabin Crew but have no prior experience.
286 10,826
Freight Dogs (51 Viewing)
Finally a forum for those midnight prowler types who utilise the unglamorous parts of airports that many of us never get to see. Freight Dogs is for pilots and crew who operate mostly without SLF.
2,161 24,106
Military Aircrew (277 Viewing)
A forum for the professionals who fly the non-civilian hardware, and the backroom boys and girls without whom nothing would leave the ground. Army, Navy and Airforces of the World, all equally welcome here.
Today 12:03 Go to last post
13,345 291,146
Flight Testing (4 Viewing)
A forum for test pilots, flight test engineers, observers, telemetry and instrumentation engineers and anybody else involved in the demanding and complex business of testing aeroplanes, helicopters and equipment.
Today 08:39 Go to last post
685 5,765
Wannabes Forums
Forums for those aspiring to join our fraternity of professional aviators with the best view in the house. Please use the Private Flying forum for initial PPL issues and anything not connected with professional licences.
A forum for those on the steep path to that coveted professional licence. Whether studying for the written exams, training for the flight tests or building experience here's where you can hang out.
16,948 152,847
Do ya feel lucky, Punk? Well do ya? If so, here's the place to swap the hot gen on who's sponsoring or employing, their selection criteria, and where those oh so elusive first jobs can be spotted in the wild. Watch out for the tumbleweeds...
4,979 68,481
Ground & Other Ops Forums
ATC Issues (94 Viewing)
A place where pilots may enter the 'lions den' that is Air Traffic Control in complete safety and find out the answers to all those obscure topics which you always wanted to know the answer to but were afraid to ask.
8,232 111,144
In this day and age of increased CRM and safety awareness, a forum for the guys and girls who keep our a/c servicable.
3,158 21,040
A forum for the people who are engaged in operational control/flight dispatch/crewing and their colleagues airside in ramp dispatch, load control and ground handling, to discuss issues directly related to keeping their aircrew and aircraft operational.
2,607 18,671
A wide ranging forum for issues facing Aviation Professionals and Academics
959 10,353
Medical & Health (36 Viewing)
News and debate about medical and health issues as they relate to aircrews and aviation. Any information gleaned from this forum MUST be backed up by consulting your state-registered health professional or AME.
3,879 27,396
Questions (35 Viewing)
If you are a professional pilot or your work involves professional aviation please use this forum for questions. Enthusiasts, please use the 'Spectators Balcony' forum.
Today 09:47 Go to last post
10,439 65,023
Non-Airline Forums
Rotorheads (368 Viewing)
A haven for professional helicopter pilots to discuss the things that affect them.
12,441 214,260
The place for discussion of issues related to corporate, Ag and GA aviation. If you're a professional pilot and don't fly for the airlines then try here.
4,396 40,557
A place for instructors to communicate with one another because some of them get a bit tired of the attitude that instructing is the lowest form of aviation, as seems to prevail on some of the other forums!
3,885 35,043
Private Flying (178 Viewing)
LAA/BMAA/BGA/BPA The sheer pleasure of flight.
16,464 236,510
News and issues not relating to airline transport but still involving aviation.
486 4,104
Misc. Forums
Topics about airports, routes and airline business.
by vkid
Today 11:50 Go to last post
8,470 190,187
If you're not a professional pilot but want to discuss issues about the job, this is the best place to loiter. You won't be moved on by 'security' and there'll be plenty of experts to answer any questions.
6,292 66,290
Whether working in aviation, retired, wannabee or just plain fascinated this forum welcomes all with a love of flight.
by rrtyne
Today 11:48 Go to last post
4,404 73,281
PPRuNe Bashes (1 Viewing)
A forum for announcements and anything else to do with the PPRuNe Bashes such as the 20th May 2000 Ash Bash.
by Radar66
Yesterday 16:24 Go to last post
693 15,308
Night Stop (6 Viewing)
If anyone has a recommendation for somewhere to visit or eat out on a night stop then post the info here.
1,299 5,789
Where Are They Now? (17 Viewing)
Please feel free to post contact information here if you are looking for long lost friends or trying to find out what has happened to colleagues. Obituaries and condolences can be posted here too.
3,824 14,017
If you are regularly a passenger on any airline then why not post your views or questions here? Many of us pilots like to know exactly what you think of us, the job, the airline or anything that you think we should hear about.
by ProM
Today 11:26 Go to last post
5,038 56,352
Dunnunda & Godzone
An independent family of forums covering all aspects of the Australian/NZ aviation scene.
D & G Reporting Points (214 Viewing)
Airline and RPT issues in Australia and enZed.
6,662 146,330
The place for students, instructors and charter guys.
by triadic
Today 12:04 Go to last post
12,691 185,273
Fragrant Harbour Forums
Forums covering the Pearl of the East, Hong Kong, and all who commit aviation in that splendid city-state.
Fragrant Harbour (94 Viewing)
A forum for the large number of pilots (expats and locals) based with the various airlines in Hong Kong. Air Traffic Controllers are also warmly welcomed into the forum.
by propje
Today 12:05 Go to last post
3,488 41,424
A forum for those applying to Cathay Pacific, Dragonair or any other Hong Kong based airline or operator. Use this area for both Direct Entry Pilot and Cadet-scheme queries
by bhkb
Yesterday 16:07 Go to last post
2,217 15,101
Rest of the World & Non-English Language Forums
African Aviation (85 Viewing)
Regional issues that affect the numerous pilots who work in this area of the world.
7,040 73,036
Canada (5 Viewing)
The great white north. A BIG country with few people and LOTS of aviation.
2,157 15,690
North America (3 Viewing)
Still the busiest region for commercial aviation.
by Hero29
3rd April 2009 23:32 Go to last post
1,338 7,413
Middle East (245 Viewing)
Many expats still flying in Knoteetingham. Regional issues can be discussed here.
5,985 80,870
News and views on the fast growing and changing aviation scene on the planet.
4,655 50,627
Aviation has been around South America and the Caribbean since the early days. A forum for aviators from that part of the world.
Yesterday 17:15 Go to last post
1,264 6,232
Nordic Forum (9 Viewing)
It smells a bit of snow and ice and big hairy vikings chasing lusty maidens around after lots of mjød and loud partying. Forum languages are Svenska, Dansk, Norsk & English.
Yesterday 15:26 Go to last post
1,314 13,043
French Forum (5 Viewing)
French Forum
by ACCP
Yesterday 13:49 Go to last post
1,205 11,113
Spanish Forum (7 Viewing)
1,042 5,855
Italian Forum (62 Viewing)
A forum for our Italian speaking colleagues
Today 11:55 Go to last post
2,640 36,342
Airline Specific Private Forums
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Thomson Airways (14 Viewing)
Formerly known as Britannia, now Thomson and merged with FCUK Airlines forum.
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 2,215 21,483
bmi (7 Viewing)
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Private 549 4,807
The British Airways forum. Affectionately known as 'Nigels'.
This is for CURRENTLY SERVING BA FLIGHT CREW ONLY.
To apply for access CLICK HERE and fill in the form.
Private 1,021 9,430
easyJet (20 Viewing)
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 1,057 11,156
Monarch (5 Viewing)
Also known as 'Spotty M'.
To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 983 9,892
For current and recently-retired Virgin Atlantic employees. To apply for access to the Virgin forum, please click here
Private 275 1,905
A new anonymous forum for flybe pilots. To apply for access to this private area please email the moderator at G-FLYB@hotmail.co.uk stating your user name, staff number and any other pertinent details he may need
Private 25 130
To apply for access to this private forum for Southwest airlines pilots only, click here
Private 8,880 147,860
Thomas Cook/MyTravel (1 Viewing)
A forum for the large pilot group from the former Flying Colours, Airworld, Caledonian and JMC companies now rebranded as Thomas Cook UK and the former Airtours/MyTravel airlines.
To apply for access to this private forum please Click Here
Private 184 1,239
Also known as 'M Rats'. A forum for the large pilot group based in the Sand Pit.
To apply for access to this private forum please email the moderator at eggw@pprune.org
Private 413 2,207
NATS (1 Viewing)
The major UK ATS provider. To apply for access to this private forum please click here
Private 286 4,177
PAS
Police Aviation Services. A private forum to discuss issues concerning those employed by this company. To apply for access to this private forum please email the moderator at pas@pilot.pprune.com
Private 148 1,230
For access to this forum please contact the moderator Hogg
Private 208 1,357
Private 0 0
Supplementary Forums
Anyone with questions about the terribly complex world of computers or the internet should try here. We will also try and help with troubleshooting any technical problems you may have with the forums.
10,461 72,185
Jet Blast (229 Viewing)
Topics that don't fit the other forums. Rules of Engagement apply.
30,643 874,014


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