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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2016 10:30:15 GMT 7
Two pilots have been arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly a transatlantic passenger jet from Scotland to the US. Concerns were reportedly raised over the pilots before the 9am United Airlines UA162 flight to Newark, New Jersey, was due to depart from Glasgow Airport on Saturday. Police said the two men - aged 35 and 45 - were arrested and detained in police custody. The flight, carrying 141 passengers, eventually took off on Saturday evening with a new crew on board. The men are expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday. A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that two men aged 35 and 45 have been arrested and are presently detained in police custody in connection with alleged offences under the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, Section 93.” The section of the Act relates to carrying out pilot function or activity while exceeding the prescribed limit of alcohol. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/glasgow-airport-two-pilots-arrested-for-being-drunk-flight-scotland-to-us-a7214051.html |
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Post by smokie36 on Aug 30, 2016 0:26:10 GMT 7
Tsk tsk....those days have gone unfortunately for them. I remember the culture of having a beer at our evening break before carrying out our on call at the hospital back in the 90's...the whole team would enjoy bangers and mash and a beer....was it right? Probably not  . |
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Post by me on Aug 30, 2016 6:26:20 GMT 7
On pprune they said that another two had been arrested about a month later. Same place.
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Post by smokie36 on Aug 31, 2016 1:34:39 GMT 7
Awright bythwaydaeahkenyou?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 11:46:34 GMT 7
There's no police at British airports - every officer you see, every single one, is Special Branch.
They arrest people, call the civilian police, and have them taken away.
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Post by rgs2001uk on Aug 31, 2016 14:27:38 GMT 7
On pprune they said that another two had been arrested about a month later. Same place. Wow, you are the first person I have known who has ever mentioned that site, well done. Some of the posts and threads on there are great, tell it exactly like it is. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 14:34:59 GMT 7
I heard a rumour that 2 of the Scottish passengers were also arrested for being sober. Can't say any more on this at the moment as I don't want to be prosecuted for defamation of character.  |
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Post by me on Aug 31, 2016 15:03:29 GMT 7
On pprune they said that another two had been arrested about a month later. Same place. Wow, you are the first person I have known who has ever mentioned that site, well done. Some of the posts and threads on there are great, tell it exactly like it is. You have to put a pretty strong filter on the posts. Some good some rubish. |
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Post by rgs2001uk on Aug 31, 2016 20:57:17 GMT 7
Wow, you are the first person I have known who has ever mentioned that site, well done. Some of the posts and threads on there are great, tell it exactly like it is. You have to put a pretty strong filter on the posts. Some good some rubish. Yes some have to be taken with a large dose of salt. I like it from the engineers posts and the stories. Defect, pilots chair too hard. Corective action, pilots chair checked, no fault found (pilots ass too soft). Defect, transponder inop. Corrective action, transponder switch set to ON position, no fault found. |
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Post by me on Aug 31, 2016 21:17:12 GMT 7
You have to put a pretty strong filter on the posts. Some good some rubish. Yes some have to be taken with a large dose of salt. I like it from the engineers posts and the stories. Defect, pilots chair too hard. Corective action, pilots chair checked, no fault found (pilots ass too soft). Defect, transponder inop. Corrective action, transponder switch set to ON position, no fault found. Quote....Loose nut on Yoke.... nut has left the aircraft. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 23:49:04 GMT 7
I heard a rumour that 2 of the Scottish passengers were also arrested for being sober. Can't say any more on this at the moment as I don't want to be prosecuted for defamation of character. Emirates hosties tell me the two heaviest drinking routes are Glasgow and Manchester. |
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Post by rgs2001uk on Sept 1, 2016 14:07:26 GMT 7
I heard a rumour that 2 of the Scottish passengers were also arrested for being sober. Can't say any more on this at the moment as I don't want to be prosecuted for defamation of character. Emirates hosties tell me the two heaviest drinking routes are Glasgow and Manchester. The worst two routes I have been on, any BA flight out of either Jeddah or Riyadh. |
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