Kununurra - Feb 07
obviously the earlier the better it seems from previous posts but...
if one were to have a casual flying job which keeps the logbook ticking over at a fairly constant rate until one were to leave for knx or broome etc....when would the latest time be to get up there? With the intention of minimising no-flying weeks up wherever one was to base oneself. one one
if one were to have a casual flying job which keeps the logbook ticking over at a fairly constant rate until one were to leave for knx or broome etc....when would the latest time be to get up there? With the intention of minimising no-flying weeks up wherever one was to base oneself. one one
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most pilots who head up there have to hang around for at least a season before getting a job!
Good Luck and learn how to pour a beer in the local pub, unless you have wealth to steam roll you for a while!
Good Luck and learn how to pour a beer in the local pub, unless you have wealth to steam roll you for a while!
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have to hang around for at least a season before getting a job
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Things have changed big time in the last couple of years in knx. Although quite a few pilots head up this way each year, the numbers are significantly less than the old days. Almost everyone who waits in town will at least get a checkflight.
I've been discussing a "Pilot shortage" with many local pilots here and very few took me seriously. But now maybe they're starting to think that maybe ol' tiger is right.
Anyway, my point is that the operators up here are getting more and more desperate for good pilots.
Cheers,
Tiger.
I've been discussing a "Pilot shortage" with many local pilots here and very few took me seriously. But now maybe they're starting to think that maybe ol' tiger is right.
Anyway, my point is that the operators up here are getting more and more desperate for good pilots.
Cheers,
Tiger.
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????
And the moon is made of green cheese. Income tax will only be 10% next year, and new cars will sell for $5000-00
Bay Carumba
I can put you in touch with an older, low time pilot with seven renewals.
Bay Carumba
I can put you in touch with an older, low time pilot with seven renewals.
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And for all of us who will be giving Kununurra/WA a shot next season, we'd be more than happy if the comments were left where they are. Whether the positive outlook for a shot at employment is as good as it sounds I don't know, however i'm more than happy to roll up in complete ignorance and have this either confirmed or denied upon arrival. I ask for nothing more for my fellow job hunters and I than a warm false sense of security to accompany us in our journey to the unforgiving land.
Silly Old Git
Tin is planning a voyage to Kunnerwuckers by motor soon before the wet.
I will be hoisting a few at Gullivers for old time sake and trying to fool a barra or two
Where to stay for an old impoverished bugger?
I will be hoisting a few at Gullivers for old time sake and trying to fool a barra or two
Where to stay for an old impoverished bugger?
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Rubbish, someone up there put him up for the night. Im sure Tin will pay in Kimberley currency.
Tin I believe there is a bloke who lives in the loft of the Alligator freight hangar who can be more than accomodating.
Tin I believe there is a bloke who lives in the loft of the Alligator freight hangar who can be more than accomodating.
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Has anyone contemplated the idea of flying up there (be it Kununurra or Broome) and buy a 50cc scooter 
to get around?
Also, Guys that have 'been there done that' - During the wet season, did you come home....or stay up there?
I am toying with the idea of finishing off the ATPL's during the wet season (because im sure there are not to many other things to do during the wet)
to get around?Also, Guys that have 'been there done that' - During the wet season, did you come home....or stay up there?
I am toying with the idea of finishing off the ATPL's during the wet season (because im sure there are not to many other things to do during the wet)
Originally Posted by zendj
Has anyone contemplated the idea of flying up there (be it Kununurra or Broome) and buy a 50cc scooter to get around?
to get around?
Has anyone contemplated the idea of flying up there (be it Kununurra or Broome) and buy a 50cc scooter to get around?
to get around?
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Although I did not spend time in Kununurra (I ended up in Darwin) I remember looking at this website for a bit of an idea of what to expect.
Worth a look for all those who are contemplating the drive up north.
Cheers
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/jr568/north/
Worth a look for all those who are contemplating the drive up north.
Cheers
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/jr568/north/
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Lets get a few things straight.
Scooters are for girls.
A good raincoat is all you need if you want to ride. Plenty of guys have used two wheeled transport in Knx during the wet without any real dramas. You just need to make sure you take it a bit easier during the daily 4:30am race through the Laine Jones Drive chicane. The really heavy showers rarely last longer than 10-15min.
p.s. The only time a scooter is acceptable is when it is being ridden on the airport tarmac by someone that is buck naked.
Scooters are for girls.
A good raincoat is all you need if you want to ride. Plenty of guys have used two wheeled transport in Knx during the wet without any real dramas. You just need to make sure you take it a bit easier during the daily 4:30am race through the Laine Jones Drive chicane. The really heavy showers rarely last longer than 10-15min.
p.s. The only time a scooter is acceptable is when it is being ridden on the airport tarmac by someone that is buck naked.
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Incognito I remember the day well. It was a warm sunday arvo and I think we may have cracked the first beer. So I did the only correct thing to do. Steal Wazs scooter from mont and did some nude ops up and down the AA flight strip. There are photos at AA still.
Also Remember when mont was house sitting at PWs place and would ride Wazs scooter to and from the airport and there would be a VL commosaurus park with lights off in side street waiting to put it sideways ride behind ol ankle grabs on the scooter.
Should have seen his face
Also Remember when mont was house sitting at PWs place and would ride Wazs scooter to and from the airport and there would be a VL commosaurus park with lights off in side street waiting to put it sideways ride behind ol ankle grabs on the scooter.
Should have seen his face