Planedrvr

I appear to have upset a banjo playing redneck called Dave….. The profile photo is of a woman and so far they have sent me a picture of what from first glance looks like a German manufactured gun. And a thing about mosques in Germany. May need a reboot. (It not me)

@tvpc8 @slatterywill You’re an imbecile if you don’t understand why Aki got banned!

@slatterywill youre a leinster fan you get all the calls in urc, even aki got banned for the 6 nations because you get all the calls

This is a regular response from French accounts when TV coverage is brought up There was an egregious James Lowe angle that didn't appear in 2023 v France but really don't think some missed replays in this part of the world is any way comparable to what we don't see on French TV

@MincinatorBallB @HangBlaa What’s that got to do with his reply?

@HangBlaa 🤣🤣🤣. How many boosters did ye get?

That’s a blatant lie, Karen. As the spouse of an Irish citizen, you need to be resident for only 3 years to acquire citizenship. Everybody else must be 5 years resident to acquire citizenship.

@tsybalab @Platypuss_10 Welcome to the club

@plndrv18 @Platypuss_10 living my dream

Runway Drama at Berlin- BER (EDDB) Finnair aircraft aborted takeoff after clearance—couldn’t accelerate fast enough. The crew brought it to a stop on the runway. Meanwhile, a Turkish Airlines A330 on final approach spotted the situation & executed a go-around.

@tsybalab @Platypuss_10 Well the best of both worlds so🤣

@plndrv18 @Platypuss_10 yes i am half dumb and half serious

@tsybalab @Platypuss_10 Are you being sarcastic here, cause it has 2 runway’s already

@Platypuss_10 Berlin need two runways to avoid such inconveniences

@mrshoefsmit @cowincrisis Right well here one more so….a seal on Keem Beach yesterday..on and a human

@plndrv18 @cowincrisis This is fab!

Absolutely mesmerised with animal twitter. Completely restored my faith in this app and think @cowincrisis may have started it but love them all ❤️

@CaptBob_Nomadic @BuzzPatterson This is a super post Bob! Bravo!

For the sake of argument, let’s say a pilot was hired specifically due to gender or color of their skin. Wouldn’t that pilot have to endure the same training and the same checkride competency as the “non-DEI” hires? If the person is capable of meeting the minimum competency standard than how is that DEI hire a safety risk? There is no double standard that I’m aware for FAA or airline specific minimum test standards. Your same theory could have been applied back when a 4 year degree was required to apply at Delta. A pilot with a 4 yr degree with minimum experience would be hired before a pilot with tens of thousands of hours in the environment and airplanes that Delta flies. But that experienced pilot didn’t have a chance, because the 4yr degree pilot with less experience was chosen over him or her. You seem to be advocating for hiring based on flying skills, but the airlines have long hired pilots based on criteria that had nothing to do with flying skills. DEI, 4 year degree, military experience, there was always something in the hiring process that was prioritized over just flying experience. In my experience, I’ve flown with great pilots and terrible pilots. Gender and color didn’t have anything to do with their flying skills, judgment or demeanor.

As some of you know, in addition to my career as an Air Force pilot I was also a commercial pilot for Delta Air Lines. Twenty years in the USAF and 16 at Delta. Throughout, I was impressed with my fellow pilots whether military or commercial. My peers were solid, the training was exemplary, and the maintenance on our aircraft was the best. I was blessed to safely operate aircraft into and out of 70 countries over 35 years and over 10,000 hours of flying time.  However, as our society evolves, for better or worse, many industries continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace above and beyond operations that are founded solidly in safe and efficient operations. Among the several industries that have taken this on in the face of the risks is the U.S. airline industry at the direct expense of the commercial flying public. It has indeed introduced questions and concerns about the safety and competence of the flying industry. One of the most recent incidents occurred in January 2024, when a United Airlines flight with a diversity “new hire” bent metal on a landing on their training flight. “Bent metal” like taking it out of service. That’s not cheap for United nor is it an endorsement for future paying United passengers. The incident led to an investigation into the company’s hiring practices and questions about the hiring practices and training standards for pilots who are less qualified than others. It was one of many instances that have occurred recently where the potential risks of prioritizing diversity over experience and competence have been highlighted.  Another issue that has recently been brought to light is the potential for discrimination in the hiring process. When I was leaving the Air Force and interviewing with the various airline companies, I was surrounded by experienced pilots from all walks of life. But they had decades of experience and they’d been through the shit. Mostly military but not all. Today, when you walk to your gate, you’re possibly getting a pilot, a flight attendant, or a mechanic who was hired based solely on diversity, equity, or inclusion. Airlines are setting diversity hires above qualifications at your expense.  When you board your aircraft with a ticket you’ve paid dearly for, what are you looking for in your aviation experience? I know when I board one now with my family, I know exactly what I’m looking for. Experience and competency. In response to the concerns that DEI initiatives are essential for promoting a diverse and inclusive workspace, I understand that. However, I firmly believe that safety should always be our primary concern and goal. Any and every attempt to ignore that should be eliminated and squashed forever. Otherwise, we’re going to start seeing planes fall out of the sky and innocent people die. As a member of the flying public, what do you think?

@murticus @DublinAirport But people still vote for the same shisters!

@plndrv18 @DublinAirport Yep almost 30 yrs now .. metro is like a Derek Landy book .. pure fantasy

daa, the operator of Dublin Airport, today published its annual financial results for 2025, showing: ✈️ Turnover of €1.18bn ✈️ EBITDA of €401m ✈️ Profit after tax of €230m Following the strong performance, daa will pay a dividend of €66m back to the Irish State, taking total dividends paid since 2024 to €165m.

@murticus @DublinAirport That’s down to numerous incompetent governments!

@DublinAirport In fairness Dublin is one of the better airports. Just wish it had a proper transport system when you exit it

@dcms1000 @mrshoefsmit @DollyHPN

@plndrv18 @mrshoefsmit @DollyHPN Remind me where you are again at the moment…… 🤨

Anyone else find the week before a holiday is SO crazy busy that by the time you go away you need the holiday more than ever? 😂 Girl is busyyyyyyy!!!!!

@dcms1000 @MadelaineLucyH There’s no accounting for taste

@MadelaineLucyH Even Liberace would have said this is a bit much

I stayed in a QUESTIONABLE hotel in Pigalle (Parisians will know) and this was very much the vibe

@mrshoefsmit @DollyHPN

@plndrv18 @DollyHPN Cheeky 😘

@mrshoefsmit @DollyHPN Constant one for you Liz!! 😜(Joke)

@DollyHPN What is a holiday? 🤣🤣 xx

@dcms1000 @CarlowWeather @Shauns_Aviation

@CarlowWeather You and @Shauns_Aviation tempting the chemtrail nutters out of their cave 😂

A stunning day but feeling cool in that breeze. Also planes always fly. What changes is whether the air lets you see their exhaust. Today the air is too dry, so the trails disappear immediately. Try to explain that to people who believe in chemtrails nonsense!

@dcms1000 @Ryanair That’s if the plane doesn’t break😜😎

@Ryanair Im down to fly the Belgian team to America…..not going through the parking checklist as will be a waste of time

bookmarking for when they lose

It’s a 73 so have to check it wouldn’t be AOG for a month

@archer_rs Never too old, I change career at 36

Will be conventional boring Airbus for my flight home tomorrow. After experiencing the flight deck of the TBM flying will never be the same again. Am I too old to take flying lessons?