Noble Air is a Virtual Airline created in 1994. Noble Air operates around
the world - on the Internet and other forums. There are Hubs in the United
States, Canada, Europe, Africa, South America and the Far East. For a complete
list, visit the Noble Air Main Web Page.
The Los Angeles Hub operates routes in the United States, and to Canada,
England, Mexico, South America and the Far East.
This Operational Manual covers specific procedures used by the Noble
Air Los Angeles Hub. The Noble Air Operations Manual provides information
or Noble Air general operations. It is available in the Noble Air Main
Library.
* Noble Management
Paul McGhee, Noble Air President
Joe Fritsch, Noble Air CEO * Noble Air LAX Staff
Bryan Opalka, Pacific Senior Hub Captain
Jim Cranston, Noble Air LAX
Hub Captain
* Joining
Joining Noble Air is simple, If you are joining from the LAX homepage,
simply click the email link for Hub Captain and send an email titled "Noble
Air recruitment", please write that you wish to join the Noble LAX Hub.
The Hub Captain or the Assistant Hub Captain will reply to you
within
48 hrs.
* Communication
Since the pilots who fly out of Los Angeles Hub could be located in
any part of the world, it is vital that the lines of communication are
always open.
Noble LAX FLTREP #xxx ( subject email )
An Online Flight Report Form is now available from the Main LAX
Hub Webpage (2/2000)
Noble LAX Bid #xxx ( subject email )
Noble LAX Request #xxx ( subject email )
* Flight Assignments
Each Monday (USA time) the Assistant Hub Captain will post flight assignments
on the
Assignment Page. The message will list the
assigned routes and/or other pertinent information for that week's flights.
Flight assignments will be presented in the following format:
Pilot Route Remarks
XXX...LAX0001
XXX......On Leave
Consult the Los Angeles schedule for items such as block times, aircraft
used, and links to airport terminal pages ( these are being added as we
go...please be patient). A downloadable copy is not available due to potential
schedule changes. These will occur on a random basis as passenger traffic
demands warrant.
* Flight Reports
When you have completed your assigned route, you must send a flight
report to the Hub Captain or Assistant Hub Captain. Please use the ONLINE
FLIGHT REPORT linked on the main page and on the Assigments page.
Flight reports are due by Sunday evenings, deadline is 2300 Pacific Time Zone (USA/GMT + 8).
The general format of your flight report should be as
follows:
Flight report, Name, Rank, #xxx ( subject email )
Sch Dep: 0700
LAX0001
LAX takeoff runway 07R at: 0706
Sch Arrival: 0800
Total flight time 0.9 Hrs.
The departure and arrival times listed in the schedule are for Gate
Departure and Gate Arrival. It is important
that you list each flight leg and its flight time (use 24 hr clock). This
will allow the Hub Captain or Assistant Hub Captain to compare the actual
flight times to the schedule, and make any needed schedule updates. You
may make your flight reports as detailed as you wish, we at Noble Air do
enjoy hearing of pilot's exploits during their travels. Please adhere
to the time for filing your report. If something comes up and you cannot
complete a flight on time, let the Hub Captain or Assistant Hub Captain
know and we can work it out. We realize that things come up unexpectedly.
If a flight report is not received by the time the new assignment list
is compiled (and the Hub Captain or Assistant Hub Captain has not been
notified), you will not receive a new assignment for the week.
* Flight Times
It is important to note that only actual BEHIND THE YOKE
flight times are credited at Noble Air. If you do fly a route using the
accelerated time feature, be sure to mention this on your flight report,
only actual 1 to 1 times will be credited. We use 1/10 hour reporting times.
Use the chart provided below to convert the hour/minute times for the FLTREP
total flight times.
* Route Bids
A bidding system is used to determine the routes you will fly each week,
pilots submit BIDS for the routes they wish to fly for the
next week. Bids are due on Sunday Evenings ( by 2300 PST ). Since
flight bids are due the same times as flight reports, your bid may be included
along with your flight report. If you are not certified on an aircraft
for a line you wish to bid, then LAX operations may substitute aircraft
if available. Pilots are required to file a bid and fly at least one
route during their first month. If unable, please contact the Hub Captain
or Assistant Hub Captain before the end of your first month to explain
your difficulties.
Noble LAX Bid #xxx ( subject email )
Amendment to Route Bid Procedure: Pilots
of Senior Commercial Captain and above are eligible for expanded Route
Bidding. Routes listed in all other Noble Air Hubs are available to be bid and
flown. This dramatically expands the number of destinations around the globe
that are available to the Senior Pilots. Your bid must begin with a LAX route to
the secondary Noble Hub for the first leg, the second leg will be the Route
Number of the secondary Hub to the end destination, ( ie. LAX-1351 LAX-ORD,
ORD-3365 ORD-SYR, ORD-3366 SYR-ORD, LAX-1352 ORD-LAX), the third leg returns to
the secondary hub, the fourth leg returns to LAX. Of course, additional legs are
possible, but the first and last legs must depart and arrive at LAX.
* Qualification
All reports should follow the formats set below:
Pilot flight report message heading (xxx is the pilot number)
Pilot bid message heading ( xxx is the pilot number)
Question - Request message heading ( xxx is the pilot number )
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FLTREP... Ace Pilot...Capt...XXXX
MM/DD/YY,
Act Dep: 0700
OAG----------------------------: 0715 (VOR)
LAS landing runway 01R at: 0749
Act Arrival: 0755
Notes: comment about flight
The contents in the bid message should be in the below format:
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Bid 1. LAX-0001 & 0002
Bid 2. LAX-0007 & 0008
For each category, a Check Ride for any aircraft in that category will allow the Pilot to fly any other aircraft type in that category. For example, if a Pilot successfully passes a Check Ride for the B-737, he or she is then qualified for any other aircraft in the Light Standard Jets. Check Rides may be done at any one of the r Levels as described on the Check Ride page. The exception is the Special Aircraft category; each aircraft type in this category requires an individual check ride.
As a further advantage, each Pilot will now be able to substitute any comparable range and speed aircraft type for another when flying a scheduled route. If your assigned route is designated for the B-737 you may substitute the A-320 or the DC-9 or the MD-90.
If you have any questions at all, please contact one of the LAX Hub managers..
To maintain the highest level of safety for our passengers and crews, it is required that all pilots fly a check flight prior to flying a new aircraft category. When you need a check flight, your Hub Captain or Assistant Hub Captain will send you to our Chief Flight Instructor, once certified by the CFI office, you can fly passengers in that aircraft category.
* Flight Planning
As in the real world of flying, you should plan your flight prior to departing. Although this is not a requirement, planning a flight does add to realism ( and smooth operations ) of your flight. Charts are necessary for accurate and safe flying, even in a simulation. Check your local airport and see if there are any "Fixed Base Operators" or airplane shops that may have out-of-date real-world charts they may be willing to part with. You might try finding charts at a local military airfield if there's one nearby. You can also call or write NOAA to get their catalog of charts and other information on flight.
There are a number of tools available to help with this task. If you have any questions or problems, ask the Hub Captain, Assistant Hub Captain or Director of Operations.
* Flight Conditions
Pilot's are encouraged to make their flight as realistic as possible, as this adds to the excitement and authenticity of the simulation. Setting realistic ( and real-world ) weather conditions will help enhance the experience. If you have any questions or problems, ask the Hub Captain, Assistant Hub Captain or Director of Operations.
* Pilot Status
The roster will be reviewed at least on a monthly basis. Any pilot not on Leave of Absence who has not made a bid in the last 30 days will be sent an E-mail from the Director of Operations. If you do not respond with a bid or ask for a Leave of Absence you will be terminated the following week.
A Leave of Absence or temporary reassignment is Granted ONLY by the Hub Captain. Your status will be sent to the Assistant Hub Captain for posting on the Pilots Roster.
* Temporary Assignment to other Hubs
Pilot's can elect to change hubs by notifying their present Hub Captain.
I will contact the new Hub Captain to let him know of your status.
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This summary of the ICAO altitude and flight levels should be used
on all flights. Note that
NOTES:
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of the simulated airline experience, and are the property of Noble
Air.
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