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AT502, 2 gene cotton, no water in dams, cotton worth less than 300 a bale..............shortly to be $40,000 for three months then sitting around for the rest of the year. You will have to get that moth seeding setup going 
: although hopefully you will get a resonable winter, maybe some wheat work later?
: although hopefully you will get a resonable winter, maybe some wheat work later?
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Deary me Cec, you are very gloomy!
Since two gene cotton we have certainly been doing less insecticides but we are doing more foliar fert. Fly around here and you will see all on farm storages very full. This season is looking to be another OK one, even though the forecast is for a hell of a lot of bollgard.
I don't feel it is the end of the cotton days, I think we have to think outside the square more and see how the aeroplane can be used more.
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Since two gene cotton we have certainly been doing less insecticides but we are doing more foliar fert. Fly around here and you will see all on farm storages very full. This season is looking to be another OK one, even though the forecast is for a hell of a lot of bollgard.
I don't feel it is the end of the cotton days, I think we have to think outside the square more and see how the aeroplane can be used more.
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I tell this to the younger blokes....it is simple guys - get qualifications that mean you can specialise in an area where there is big money turning over, like mining, or mass production, and the income will follow.
As for supply and demand, I subscribe the to the philosophy of affordability. If you want it and can afford it you will usually buy it. Items will drop to the level of affordabiity and thereafter will continue to sell. If an organisation can afford not to keep you on contract, you probablywill not be resigned. If they cant afford to lose you (because you are so necessary to the process) then you have got it made.
As for supply and demand, I subscribe the to the philosophy of affordability. If you want it and can afford it you will usually buy it. Items will drop to the level of affordabiity and thereafter will continue to sell. If an organisation can afford not to keep you on contract, you probablywill not be resigned. If they cant afford to lose you (because you are so necessary to the process) then you have got it made.
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Are Zimmex Aviation (spelling?) still contracting in Africa?
I remember pilots willing to go over there so they could fly twin turbines to get the hours. The money was cr@p and the living conditions were very bad
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I remember pilots willing to go over there so they could fly twin turbines to get the hours. The money was cr@p and the living conditions were very bad
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Sorry about the negativity 502, bin hanging round prune and cocky's too long. There are years when you work your bum off and those you don't. Out west/cotton/wheat work one year in about 5 your flat out, 2 of the 5 your doing just OK and the other 2 is spent working on gear.
I don't want to be the best pilot in the world - Just the oldest
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I was recently involved in a tender evaluation for the provision of air charter services in Afghanistan, probably one of the most dangerous f*&king places in the world to fly at the moment.
The tender invitation stipulated that it must be a 2 pilot operaton for all aircraft incl C208 and BE200.
The guys flying the frames over there are some of the most dedicated and hardworking I've come across in the industry. They do this for between $2500 and $4000 USD p/m with a risk that every flight someone is going to take a shot at them with anything from 7.62, RPG or shoulder launched SAM. THis in an environment where internationals in whatever role outside aviation are earning a minimum of $7000 USD per month.
I cannot see how it is going to change or get any better for pilots in the near future. Pilots fly because they love it, employers know it and companies calling for tenders, whilst considering a broad qualifying criteria, will be driven by the lowest bottom line dollar quote.
The tender invitation stipulated that it must be a 2 pilot operaton for all aircraft incl C208 and BE200.
The guys flying the frames over there are some of the most dedicated and hardworking I've come across in the industry. They do this for between $2500 and $4000 USD p/m with a risk that every flight someone is going to take a shot at them with anything from 7.62, RPG or shoulder launched SAM. THis in an environment where internationals in whatever role outside aviation are earning a minimum of $7000 USD per month.
I cannot see how it is going to change or get any better for pilots in the near future. Pilots fly because they love it, employers know it and companies calling for tenders, whilst considering a broad qualifying criteria, will be driven by the lowest bottom line dollar quote.
