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Not so Chris, there are strict guidelines here, I'm sure the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) would not allow pilots they deemed physically incapable to fly and Flybe adhere to rules regarding employing people with disabilities.

#3 Chasing my own smoke.

BBC News today, a Flybe pilots prosthetic arm became detached while landing a Dash 8 at Belfast City airport on a flight from Bristol in gusty condition back in February. Apparently it bounced heavily, none of the 47 pax were hurt and there was no damage to the plane. With legs collapsing on the plane and arms coming off the pilot, whatever next?

In case you didn't know it, today is International Left Handers Day. Among famous/infamous left handers are; Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Babe Ruth, Napoleon Bonaparte, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Aristotle, Ned Flanders, Jimi Hendrix and me. Now you right handers have names for us, Kack handed, southpaws etc. We are a minority but apparently not as convicted murderers, the majority of which are left handed. The odd thing is there are a couple of things I cannot do with my left hand. (yes I know what you're thinking ). I can't use scissors or a mouse with my left hand,

As long as the pilots can pass any tests it's fine by me. I would worry more about them losing their heads.

'Lefties' seem to have been forgotten recently... even us 'righties' are ignored at times. As a 'righty' try cutting your right-hand finger nails with a pair of scissors - you need to make a conscious effort to keep the blades together to be effective due to the 'play' in the blades. This play of the blades is nullified by the force between the thumb & finger when used in the right-hand forcing the cutting blades together. Curiously, although right-handed (my dad was left handed & a bit of an anarchist, as so many lefties are), I am left footed in soccer/football) in accuracy &

When you load luggage for the Channel Islands, it's more often banknotes than garlic !

Someone, can take it. I have my fair share in this thread. Cheers Andrew

Am I seeing things or is it a...

One of the WWII spit pilots had a prosthetic leg. Bader? John

Geez Kevin is that all???? you make it sound like there is a lot of work involved , no doubt all that would keep one busy in the morning what does one do in the afternoon, rake in the money ? I must admit I would like to look over someones shoulder one day to see how it is done, it must be brain numbingly boring.

Just to add that you chaps astound me with your knowledge. I wager a few of you enjoy a good cryptic crossword now and again!

I’m not being discriminatory but you’d think they would have little more strict physical requirements

I heard this as well. Amazing story. Apparently is also one their best pilots.

By George, I think he's got it... John

Ah mes enfants, I have it now. The mystery has unfolded, Oznog, I take your clues with a pinch of de salt, and mystery is a Roman for November.

Overheard on a train to Glasgow. Lady enters a crowded compartment at Gilmour Street Station, Paisley. “Hallo Helen. How ur ye?” “Fine, just fine, I haven’t seen you around for quite a while.” “Naw. Ah wis in Florida visiting my daughter. You know the wan wi’ six wains. My that Florida is some place. Big hooses everywhere wi swimmin’ pools. Orlando is magic so it is.” “Where does your daughter live in Florida?” “In a big condom just north of Tampax.” (Compartment in uproar. People still breaking into fits of giggles when the train pulls into Glasgow Central.)

I was visiting my daughter last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. "This is the 21st century" she said. "We don't waste money on newspapers. Here… use my iPad." I can tell you this - that fly never knew what hit him...

A mathematician and an engineer agree to a psychological experiment. The mathematician is put in a chair in a large empty room and a beautiful naked woman is placed on a bed at the other end of the room. The psychologist explains, "You are to remain in your chair. Every five minutes, I will move your chair to a position halfway between its current location and the woman on the bed." The mathematician looks at the psychologist in disgust. "What? I'm not going to go through this. You know I'll never reach the bed!" And he gets up and storms out. The psychologist makes a note on his clipboard