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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Oct 2023, 00:29
Replies: 32
Views: 30,004
Posted By LongTimeInCX

You may have to wait a while, perhaps until you...

You may have to wait a while, perhaps until you have proved you are assessed at English level 7 or above.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Nov 2022, 21:32
Replies: 39
Views: 16,564
Posted By LongTimeInCX

I can explain it to you. But I can not...

I can explain it to you.
But I can not understand it for you.
There’s a reason this is a pilots forum.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Nov 2022, 22:57
Replies: 22
Views: 13,617
Posted By LongTimeInCX

There is a transcript, and link to the video, on...

There is a transcript, and link to the video, on the HKAOA website.
I am long since retired, but can still access the information, so whether you are retired or current member, you should be able...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Nov 2022, 02:20
Replies: 6
Views: 6,195
Posted By LongTimeInCX

The phrase “Those that fail to learn from history...

The phrase “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” springs to mind!
Thanks Winston.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2022, 10:07
Replies: 155
Views: 47,383
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Having read the lengthy description of her years...

Having read the lengthy description of her years of complaints, many of which were 20 odd years ago, it’s hard not to draw conclusions why as a long term First Officer, she is only now pushing the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Sep 2022, 02:44
Replies: 378
Views: 232,310
Posted By LongTimeInCX

sent you a PM

sent you a PM
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jul 2022, 03:03
Replies: 15
Views: 7,480
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Very sad to hear. Great and charismatic guy to...

Very sad to hear.
Great and charismatic guy to both fly with, and have a beer with.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Jun 2022, 22:38
Replies: 4
Views: 5,563
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Listening to the audio interview, just reminded...

Listening to the audio interview, just reminded me of the fuel contamination incident that cx had out of SUB that landed in HKG a few years back.
The other aspect that raised eyebrows about this...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Jun 2022, 03:39
Replies: 24
Views: 12,025
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Great guy, terrific leader, both attributes his...

Great guy, terrific leader, both attributes his foes could, and still can if they have the inclination, learn from.
A man of integrity and principle. Hopefully he’s in a better place.
Much...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th May 2022, 10:30
Replies: 5
Views: 4,443
Posted By LongTimeInCX

The writing has been on the wall ever since the...

The writing has been on the wall ever since the rest of the bases were closed.
At least the US based pilots have had an extra year of employment over what the other based guys had, and they’re...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Feb 2022, 07:31
Replies: 97
Views: 52,792
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Ah yes, the famous A50 speech. A most...

Ah yes, the famous A50 speech.
A most motivating and inspiring interview that instilled confidence.....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Jan 2022, 01:33
Replies: 378
Views: 232,310
Posted By LongTimeInCX

So when Mr Healy said a small number of “crew”...

So when Mr Healy said a small number of “crew” had broken the quarantine requirements, were these crew, the Flight Attendents or Pilots?
Were they local or expats?

Having left CX quite some time...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Sep 2021, 23:04
Replies: 51
Views: 29,891
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Having left CX what now seems like a long time...

Having left CX what now seems like a long time ago, are the two bases remaining in UK & USA?
if so, are they reviewing them as they did FRA, NZ, Aust and Canada?
What do those still left in CX...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Jul 2021, 01:35
Replies: 4
Views: 3,618
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Aren’t you just a happy bundle of joy.

Aren’t you just a happy bundle of joy.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Jul 2021, 05:29
Replies: 143
Views: 67,368
Posted By LongTimeInCX

It’s very simple. Which position currently...

It’s very simple.
Which position currently pays more, CX FO or KA Capt?
Also depends on perspective. Are they lucky to have a job, or unlucky to have lost one?
Do I consider myself lucky to have...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Jun 2021, 21:51
Replies: 91
Views: 35,415
Posted By LongTimeInCX

zac21 Because..... 1) the operation is...

zac21

Because.....
1) the operation is relatively simple, and more importantly,
2) if it hits a cow and derails, you spill some ore - hardly headline news.

But with planes, when Hal2.0 flies...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jun 2021, 23:07
Replies: 91
Views: 35,415
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Oasis For some, that could be a novel...

Oasis

For some, that could be a novel concept.
There was a period spanning two months, where I did 4 go-arounds.

Two were weather related, and prior to the approach, I briefed and went through...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Jun 2021, 04:18
Replies: 268
Views: 168,288
Posted By LongTimeInCX

bellcrank88 May I ask what makes you think 4...

bellcrank88

May I ask what makes you think 4 wks of severance/year is likely, and in which based jurisdiction are you thinking?
Do you have any references to the legislation on which your...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Apr 2021, 12:04
Replies: 22
Views: 9,708
Posted By LongTimeInCX

There is no hate. From those who joined with...

There is no hate.
From those who joined with merely the hours and the experience they gained from the cadet course, they were welcomed into the fold, and were accepted as part of the future.
Most...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Mar 2021, 20:16
Replies: 365
Views: 214,233
Posted By LongTimeInCX

When you say “our”, which company are you talking...

When you say “our”, which company are you talking about?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Feb 2021, 01:13
Replies: 126
Views: 79,338
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Correct. I know not who you are. More...

Correct.
I know not who you are.
More importantly, I care even less who you are.

However, despite this being a rumour network, when you write about something and get the facts wrong, but are...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Feb 2021, 01:11
Replies: 126
Views: 79,338
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Brown Nose Clearly you were not in CX then,...

Brown Nose

Clearly you were not in CX then, and write of things you know not.
There was nothing to sign for A scale guys.
The only people who signed anything back then, were the FNG’s who signed...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Jan 2021, 23:29
Replies: 193
Views: 95,736
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Have the HK government said they are only using...

Have the HK government said they are only using the sinoVaccine?
By comparison, Australia hedged its bets and ordered supplies from 3 or 4 sources, the Pfizer, the AstraZeneca, the Novovax and i...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Jan 2021, 02:28
Replies: 28
Views: 17,563
Posted By LongTimeInCX

STW, nothing personal, but perhaps those who are...

STW, nothing personal, but perhaps those who are unemployed, should rather be receiving words of encouragement, compassion and understanding, rather than having a rant and a rave about all that’s...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Jan 2021, 21:41
Replies: 28
Views: 17,563
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Especially when one considers the slogan “Move...

Especially when one considers the slogan “Move beyond”.
Move beyond what exactly?
At least they had pants on, so most people’s minds didn’t hit the gutter ‘straight’ away.
I had business friends...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Jan 2021, 03:27
Replies: 59
Views: 30,140
Posted By LongTimeInCX

May I ask which management positions have been...

May I ask which management positions have been retained on legacy contracts?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Nov 2020, 06:41
Replies: 71
Views: 34,307
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Your comment gives only 2 options. There is at...

Your comment gives only 2 options.
There is at least a 3rd option, and quite possibly more.
Whilst the bases have, I believe, their own different collective agreements, would you agree it’s...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Nov 2020, 21:22
Replies: 71
Views: 34,307
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Ballon Buster you may wish to check facts before...

Ballon Buster you may wish to check facts before making an off the cuff statement about “everybody....full HK tax” and stating it as a fact.
Unfortunately you are wrong in the above statement.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Sep 2020, 22:08
Replies: 153
Views: 73,761
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Cxorcist, there are lots like him, ignore it....

Cxorcist, there are lots like him, ignore it. Many of us can relate to your longer earlier post.
I'd wager our backgrounds are similar, and at the risk of our newer snowflake generation throwing the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Sep 2020, 22:09
Replies: 5
Views: 8,813
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Gave me a good laugh reading through their...

Gave me a good laugh reading through their website, "well paid jobs, rewarding careers, responsible for 10,000 lives (wtf?)", and all for hk$600,000
There's a phone number 852 36971823...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Aug 2020, 23:20
Replies: 153
Views: 73,761
Posted By LongTimeInCX

I think it stands for Retire to the bar

I think it stands for Retire to the bar
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Jul 2020, 16:22
Replies: 69
Views: 44,232
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Spoken like a true millennial, who is nervous and...

Spoken like a true millennial, who is nervous and close enough to the bottom of the seniority list to start spouting how he thinks it should be done. There's a procedure in the COS to cover this...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jul 2020, 01:45
Replies: 69
Views: 44,232
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Yes indeed! Who, of those around at the time,...

Yes indeed!
Who, of those around at the time, could forget the silver haired gerbil master and the "commitment days" of 1994.
The classic upside down graph.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Jul 2020, 13:08
Replies: 25
Views: 8,255
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Hey guys, how about a little less cynicism and a...

Hey guys, how about a little less cynicism and a little more help.
so, easerwesoften, I've sent a pm, let me know if or how I can help.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Jul 2020, 00:29
Replies: 32
Views: 17,586
Posted By LongTimeInCX

Spelling aside, I am guessing you're an absolute...

Spelling aside, I am guessing you're an absolute legend.
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