These debates come up ever time M$ releases a new FS, especially when upgrading the platform. More than ever this time people are shying away due to the new capabilities of Vista which will boost FSX even more, but look scary from the outside especially to people with less technical knowledge.

FSX is much better than FS9 from my use on a Windows XP Pro platform. Ive run it on my laptop which is not amazing but has a decent onboard ATI X700 video card.

People are scared away from FSX due to Vista but 90% due to them being comfortable with their addons and do not want to break their level of comfort, rather transition to a new higher level when able. This is not a fault of them I am like this too but I am lucky to have facilities to try the new sim out without having to get rid of FS9 etc (I run FSX on my A320 Sim and FS9 on my home PC).

It has been shown on other forums that when people are asked why they dont move, they want to give a solid reason and this can lead to slander as it has done. Its human nature to want to match others egos and this is where the slander comes from on so many forums (not saying its slandered on here). FSX doesnt have a clear picture in the minds of users as a result of various slander etc and its not fair as its a blo*dy good program. Ok some PCs cant hack it but thats no reason to slander it.

Sorry about the rant but im getting fed up overall of people on various forums (mind you not much here) making up lies or just exaggerating situations to make FSX look bad as they are embarrased about not being able to upgrade.

Dunsfold is an old RAF airport and hence has three runways forming a triangle.

How long into the flight was the picture taken?

I think with this kind of policy the Conservates could easily loose votes from people who have to fly. Personally i think they are relying too much on the green vote but this is a Commerical Aviation forum so not the place for that topic.

They claimed on the BBC yesterday that this would not effect families taking one holiday a year. They quoted their flight price as something like £50 each which meant VAT would be £8.75. Hence saving on the £10 APD.

£50 seems the wrong figure to me so i checked an average MYT flight from LGW in late July to Lanzarote for 2 adults 2 children.

ADULT BASIC PRICE £278.00
CHILD BASIC PRICE £258.00
FUEL CHARGE MH £40.00
FUEL CHARGE MH £40.00
APD (EU) £20.00
APD (EU) £20.00
FUEL CHARGE MH £40.00
FUEL CHARGE MH £40.00

Total: £736.00

So if we take the £40 list APD off it brings price down to £696. VAT on this would be £121.80 which is £817.80 in total. Some £81.80 more than with APD instead of VAT.

Just doenst work and no one who flies even a small amount would be wise to vote for this.

Unsure if this helps but alot of airlines using the following companies:

Wensum – Pilots Uniforms (used by all charter airlines i believe)

Duni – Biggest airline catering company in Europe in terms of things like trays, cutlery, napkins and anything else to do with food that can be branded with their logo. They dont supply the actual food mind.

In terms of a supply chain for site location, they would do this internally when setting up or expanding.

Logistics covers a wide area (i.e. Crew movement, aircraft movement, spare parts, promotional stuff, operating manuals etc). These are all too specific to airlines to demostrate a specific supply chain without knowning the airline.

If you give us a specific airline I am sure you could get alot of info. But mind you is this for a school/uni project as we dont want to be doing the work for you….

There is a rumor going around the BBC an aircraft will be used during Comic Relief Night this year for some form of “stunt”. Maybe this is it and rumor is true?

Myself wannabe_pilot and Mark L saw a BA 737 (i think -500) at LGW which had a huge area of what looked like duct tape. One of them probably has a picture still perhaps?

What about skiers who bring a bag, skis and ski boots!!!! They will simply pick other carriers where available. To be honest Im in disbelief at these charges BA are expensive enough but then to add this charge on is farcial.

Passengers will be able to carry one piece of sporting equipment free of charge in addition to their baggage allowance.

From http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6349193.stm