Air Vanuatu Expansion

[lordofthewings]

Hey Billy, a Kava sounds good

[W00kiee]

No 50's this time though, only full shells.

[DIVINE WIND]

I spoke to a rep from Bombardier in CYUL last year who used to cover the region. Judging from their experience with the last dash that went to Vanuatu, he believed that they would have no enthusiasm of doing business with them again.

[santo.bill]

??

ATRs in Vanuatu now my good man. Far superior to the Dash 8 in every respect.

[DIVINE WIND]

Glad the ATR is working out. Only done a bit in an ATR sim, very roomy.
How does everyone feel about the Harbins? Would like to know how they compare to the other equipment.
New Twotters would be nice.
Here is a peek at it.
YouTube - Viking Reinvents The Twin Otter

DW.

[chimbu warrior]

Harbin Y-12

Finally, an aircraft that makes the Nomad look like cutting edge technology......!

Never flown one, but had the misfortune to ride in a Y-12 several times. As I see it, the limitations of this design are

• no nosewheel steering (differential braking only, and pretty crude)
• overwing refuelling only, and very high off the ground (ever tried to find an extension ladder in the bush)
• no baggage door - all luggage loaded via cabin door, making for long turnarounds
• fixed seat positions (no Douglas track allowing variations in seat pitch). Seat pitch is great in the first to rows, reducing to non-existent in the rear rows, apparently to counter C of G problems.
• no airstair door (steps required)
• cannot be flown single-pilot (so I am told)

If the Chinese had only taken the time to see a Twin Otter operating in the bush, they could have incorporated some "user-friendly" features.

[NZFlyingKiwi]

How do they compare to a Twin Otter cost wise? I mean to buy.

[santo.bill]

Y-12

All of the above is true.

But free aeroplanes are free aeroplanes...

Last Flight tonight

[santo.bill]

cost??

Twin Otters cost money, Y-12s dont. Not these ones anyway....

[W00kiee]

Don't worrie, I'm sure we'll pay for them 3 times over in spare parts and down time.......my good man.

[santo.bill]

personnally

Personally... I give us one chance in three.

[DIVINE WIND]

New twotters will happen if we can either resurrect Jr with Air Mel or bring back the Condominium.
The Harbins sound like a nightmare, free or not.
Keep us updated Bill.
DW

[DIVINE WIND]

Hey Bill,
Do mean that the twotters are finishing up tonight?
By the way, what are the hot Nakamals these days.
I used to go to Wagon wheel in Santo and red light & PJ's in Vila.

[W00kiee]

Last flight (I think that's what it's called) is a big expat one just near the airport, it's chilled too....the kava that is. now don't bother me while i sit in this dark corner drinking my fanta and try not to vomit.

[DIVINE WIND]

Don't forget to spit.

[Around The Traps]

On a side note does anyone know if Air Van. are looking for pilots and who to talk too? I've searched for previous posts and the Air Van. website for pilot recruitment but couldn't find anything.
Thanks in advance

[Mantanna]

point of contact

Good luck !

[Mantanna]

salary oh salary where are you?

Well don't say I told you so all you Air Vanuatu employees. This is just the beginning................................................... .........................

[Gibbo_335]

What does that mean Mantanna? I was going to ask the same question as "Around the traps" are Air Van looking for pilots and who to talk to? Cheers

[ithinkso]

Pilots

I believe Air Van are looking for pilots. I heard somewhere they are getting two ex QF 734s to expand into the pacific. I think they pay for the endorsements, but i dont know about the money after that. Anyone got any ideas?

ps: requirement... you must be totally useless these days to get a job there. Or a blonde, i hear they are going through them pretty rapidly these days.