Antarctic link, Skytraders ?
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did you put in for command or fo slot?? I am just trying to figure out if that is why I haven't heard yet. I went for the command slot too. I hope I haven't missed out for some reason
did you put in for command or fo slot?? I am just trying to figure out if that is why I haven't heard yet. I went for the command slot too. I hope I haven't missed out for some reason
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Command. I was told they had something like 80 good applications and were working their way though them to get a short list.
They were pretty quick replying to the initial application and any query I made so I would be surprised if you don't hear something even if its that they have filled the positions.
Pester them, at least it shows your keen. I know the CP and he wouldn't mind and would always talk to you if he's available or reply.
They were pretty quick replying to the initial application and any query I made so I would be surprised if you don't hear something even if its that they have filled the positions.
Pester them, at least it shows your keen. I know the CP and he wouldn't mind and would always talk to you if he's available or reply.
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I know of one pilot who has an interview in Sydney next week with Skytraders.
In the latest Australian Aviation, there is a photo of there first CASA 212 in Glasgow, apparently the aircraft was being ferried to Winnipeg in Canada to have skis fitted.
Anyone know of a website where I can get some technical information on the CASA 212, ie performance figures etc. It looks like it could be a very usefull aircraft. A possible replacement for the Twin Otter maybe ?
Good luck to all the pilots who have an interview, it sounds like an interesting job.
In the latest Australian Aviation, there is a photo of there first CASA 212 in Glasgow, apparently the aircraft was being ferried to Winnipeg in Canada to have skis fitted.
Anyone know of a website where I can get some technical information on the CASA 212, ie performance figures etc. It looks like it could be a very usefull aircraft. A possible replacement for the Twin Otter maybe ?
Good luck to all the pilots who have an interview, it sounds like an interesting job.
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"Patience.......Grasshopper!!!!"
Well it now 6 months on.............
What sort of experience did they end up going with? Did anybody out there end up with a gig?
I had at one point heard rumours that it may have been doubtful if the contract was going to go ahead as was originally intended!!
What sort of experience did they end up going with? Did anybody out there end up with a gig?
I had at one point heard rumours that it may have been doubtful if the contract was going to go ahead as was originally intended!!
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S/E performance????? Bwahahaha. the way it was configured when I saw it, it was limited to operating in the early morning only in the desert. It had a 1600 mtr runway and was temp limited at some silly temp........28"c from memory. that was with both donks. I beleive it wouldn't have ANY performance with one engine at all.
Go on Stallie, put em out of their misery.
Go on Stallie, put em out of their misery.
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Well I got the big "thanks but no thanks letter", said something about the contract only requiring one aircraft now instead of two, therefore a lot less crew needed.
So much for my patience!!
Cheers, HH.
PS: Temp limited at 28 degrees? I know a few turbines that are temp limited long before that, still does'nt affect departures in temps up to 50 degrees.
PPS: Is the 212 above 5700kg? May explain performance.
So much for my patience!!
Cheers, HH.
PS: Temp limited at 28 degrees? I know a few turbines that are temp limited long before that, still does'nt affect departures in temps up to 50 degrees.
PPS: Is the 212 above 5700kg? May explain performance.
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Saw one taxi out and take off this morning in Sydney. There are two aircraft though VH-VHA and VH-VHB
From what I understand they have fairly experienced Australian Licenced pilots except for one where they imported the Antarctic and skis experience.
I haven't spoken to the CP for a while but I think the intercontinental jet is for next year. They are just bringing on the Antarctic bit this year.
There are photos and movies of the C212 aircraft on skis on their website.
From what I understand they have fairly experienced Australian Licenced pilots except for one where they imported the Antarctic and skis experience.
I haven't spoken to the CP for a while but I think the intercontinental jet is for next year. They are just bringing on the Antarctic bit this year.
There are photos and movies of the C212 aircraft on skis on their website.
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PS: Temp limited at 28 degrees? I know a few turbines that are temp limited long before that, still does'nt affect departures in temps up to 50 degrees.
In this case the "P" chart said the aircraft required way more runway to reach TSS. if it was going to require more than we had available.......................It just wasn't going to happen.
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Cheers HH!
Yeah that sounds vaguely familiar to the story I heard too.........Something relating to the funding not being approved as fully as was first thought!?!?
Yeah that sounds vaguely familiar to the story I heard too.........Something relating to the funding not being approved as fully as was first thought!?!?
Anyone know what the latest is with Australia'a antarctic airlink. I see that the federal government has now given the green light, in the budget to inject a heap of money into the project. They are also going to use the aircraft on the off season for coastal surveillance and SAR. I figure that those CASA 212's would have heaps of endurance, with those garrets and drop tanks on them, whilst operating at a low power settings during observation ops. I also understand that the airport at Hobart is also currently going under a major upgrade in all areas, including the replacement of some nav aids as well.
Anyone know how the operation went down in the Antarctic last summer ? Did the aircraft perform well ? I though that maybe a journo may have written a story on the operation.
Anyone know how the operation went down in the Antarctic last summer ? Did the aircraft perform well ? I though that maybe a journo may have written a story on the operation.
Logged many hrs in the -200 series. Not the most attractive looking aircraft but heaps of space for a thermos beside the Nav bag. They'll need it I think although maybe they've already worked that out!
