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Old 16th Jul 2009, 03:55
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Still busy?

We've all seen the effects of the 'GFC' upon the industry, but I've heard rumours some parts (however small) of aus are still busy.

I know Darwin has died off and smaller flying schools are struggling but who was had minimal effect? Or even busier now than last year?

Please don't turn this into a job thread, try to keep it as a 'state of the industry' topic.
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Teaching helicopter pilots in the Sydney basin. No downturn that I can see.
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Old 16th Jul 2009, 05:58
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No change where I am still very busy, any chance you wanna do my night shift for me?
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Howard, isn't yours the only industry that IS growing in aviation? sick people? And yeah I'd give it a good go, just take me for a lap or two and I'll figure the rest out on the way

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Old 18th Jul 2009, 11:33
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"Figure out the rest on the way" eh j3?

Isn't that how you usually fly your death pencils each night LOL
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BWAAAAHAHAHAHA.... thats gold.
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Old 19th Jul 2009, 03:03
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eternity,

Hell yeah, just about got it so I can take-off without the stick pusher activating

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Old 20th Jul 2009, 12:05
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Yeah I just pull the stall warning breaker in my plane.
It just gets soooo annoying hearing that thing whilst flying............


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Old 21st Jul 2009, 00:46
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I'm quieter than last year by about 40%.

Anyone want to come fly in the Yak?
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Anyone want to come fly in the Yak?
I'll fly it for ya
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Old 21st Jul 2009, 01:23
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Hardy's

Hardy's Aviation in Darwin seems to busier then a one arm brick layer in Bagdad.

GFC has not seemed to effect them at all, if anything they are doing more flying
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There is certainly work out there, both for companies and people like you.

Take alook at my example, operated two B58's business was going no-where real fast, deciding to purchase 100% of the company I managed to find work...

Saying that, I now have a couple of brand spanking new vans!

I even had to knock back a job for a B58 cause I've sold them
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