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I think he's in the States signing off on the first of two Otters. Think I heard him saying he was also taking the opportunity for a quick trip over the border to Tijuana to make sure they are still producing world class Tequila. Should be back in a week and I'm sure you'll hear from him then.
If TA is so bad how did McGrew get Twin Otter on their AOC recently?
Surely if they have all these NCNs and a 3 month AOC CASA PNG would say NO to the new type?
Good luck to the boys at TA & their new toy.
Oh and Killerloop next time we are in the same country lets do lunch.
Surely if they have all these NCNs and a 3 month AOC CASA PNG would say NO to the new type?
Good luck to the boys at TA & their new toy.
Oh and Killerloop next time we are in the same country lets do lunch.
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Adding twin otters to the AOC is not a step up as performance goes it's a slow machine with a better stall speed than any of the current fleet. Maybe they had to step down a notch to make safety standards???. Now I don't work for these guys but do know they did receive these 50ncn's so does a heap of others and the PM's I received back this up..... Just like the other comments if you go to work with these guys make sure you get what's promised and never go on leave without your wage paid first
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Again pilot58, your comments don't represent this fine little company.
You obviously have some bizzare axe to grind with them?
Wanabe, I don't know of one pilot or supplier that was not payed what they where owed....not a penny more, not a penny less. Again give them a call. You'll be right mate.
Pilot58, you obviously have limited or no experience in PNG so will elaborate on some of your missguided comments.
Stall speeds. Have you ever flown a unpressurised machine about with LSALT's of 16800? And into 400 meters? Probably not. Having a low stall speed in this case is a performance boost and having skilled crew who can operate machines with a stall speed of 40kts then jump in a jet stalling at 100 kts is a wonderful skill to have.
NCN? 50? 60? 70? Your a bit unsure? You can get one of those for having a fire extinguisher sign 30cm too high in the crew room and other such things. And to comply? Well you move that sign 30cm lower x 50 or is it 70?
I was one of the check captains that failed your mates (or possible you?)They where understandard and with poor attitudes to safety, probably spending a little bit too much time talking big talk on Pprune about things they now little about and less time looking at their altimeter. You should probably keep an eye on that Altimeter a little more pilot58.
You obviously have some bizzare axe to grind with them?
Wanabe, I don't know of one pilot or supplier that was not payed what they where owed....not a penny more, not a penny less. Again give them a call. You'll be right mate.
Pilot58, you obviously have limited or no experience in PNG so will elaborate on some of your missguided comments.
Stall speeds. Have you ever flown a unpressurised machine about with LSALT's of 16800? And into 400 meters? Probably not. Having a low stall speed in this case is a performance boost and having skilled crew who can operate machines with a stall speed of 40kts then jump in a jet stalling at 100 kts is a wonderful skill to have.
NCN? 50? 60? 70? Your a bit unsure? You can get one of those for having a fire extinguisher sign 30cm too high in the crew room and other such things. And to comply? Well you move that sign 30cm lower x 50 or is it 70?
I was one of the check captains that failed your mates (or possible you?)They where understandard and with poor attitudes to safety, probably spending a little bit too much time talking big talk on Pprune about things they now little about and less time looking at their altimeter. You should probably keep an eye on that Altimeter a little more pilot58.
Pilot58;
Did your mummy not love you, or maybe it was the fact that PMG most probably gave you the facts of life that you weren't enough?
Best of luck to TA and PMG with thier future endivours with a new type, PMG & TA have brought young guys from zero to heros, good gig and great experince to be had.
what would I know though
Did your mummy not love you, or maybe it was the fact that PMG most probably gave you the facts of life that you weren't enough?
Best of luck to TA and PMG with thier future endivours with a new type, PMG & TA have brought young guys from zero to heros, good gig and great experince to be had.
what would I know though
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Pilot 58 bikhet mangi i no gat senis...
Pilot 58 if you knew the type of flying a Twin Otter type machine does in PNG you would know that it would probably get even more scrutiny than 'main port' machines. Setting up appropriate ways to operate said machine would also be more involved. Difficulty is not all about speed...
Pilot 58 if you knew the type of flying a Twin Otter type machine does in PNG you would know that it would probably get even more scrutiny than 'main port' machines. Setting up appropriate ways to operate said machine would also be more involved. Difficulty is not all about speed...
Adding twin otters to the AOC is not a step up as performance goes it's a slow machine with a better stall speed than any of the current fleet.
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Peter is a good bloke,
I'm in the middle of ferrying an aircraft from Aus to somewhere in the pacific. After 2 weeks of emails and calls, I can't even find out who supplies Avgas at what ports in PNG. I called Peter and he was very helpful.
Pilot-Don't be a dick.
I'm in the middle of ferrying an aircraft from Aus to somewhere in the pacific. After 2 weeks of emails and calls, I can't even find out who supplies Avgas at what ports in PNG. I called Peter and he was very helpful.
Pilot-Don't be a dick.
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Who's talking about if a guys a nice person or not? This is a forum and someone asked what the company was like. The company is not built from 1 person in a flying position/cp position. Last time I heard Casa doesn't give anyone favours for being nice blokes.
If they were issued with 50 NCNs I doubt that any fleet expansion would be approved by CASA PNG. Interesting that only one person has splatted very negative opinions/allegations about the company. Disgruntled ex-employee maybe?
Obviously you haven't read this Pilot58;
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All they need to do is get you IP address and you could be in a big world of pain, it's been done before.
Obviously you haven't read this Pilot58;
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All they need to do is get you IP address and you could be in a big world of pain, it's been done before.
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Is your name duck because you have to have stones thrown at you to fly??? You sound useless and your blab was also no benefit to a person looking at Woking at TA. IP adress go your hardest , don't forget I have mentioned nothing but the truth so fill ya boots
Pilot58, you are the most rudest and arrogant poster I have come across on this forum. Do yourself and everyone a favour and politely log out and never log back in again.
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I was one of the pilots that didnt make the grade last yr.
Now I was one of the pilots that didn't make the grade last yr.
It was down to my performance on the day in my IFR check.
I hope and believe I have a damn good attitude to saftey.
I also accept i didn't make the grade on the day and hold no grudge against either the company or Check Captains for their decision.
I respect the guys at Tropiciar and hold them in high regard.
Also reading Pilot58 comments I can't see how any of your "claims" stack up.
From my experience last yr , Tropicair was a really good gig.
Good team of pilots with a damn good CP.
High standards are demanded of pilots in PNG and Tropicair demands that.
And the Engineers are expected to give the same high standard.
I would recommend anyone with the chance to go work there to do it.
Highly professional operation.
It was down to my performance on the day in my IFR check.
I hope and believe I have a damn good attitude to saftey.
I also accept i didn't make the grade on the day and hold no grudge against either the company or Check Captains for their decision.
I respect the guys at Tropiciar and hold them in high regard.
Also reading Pilot58 comments I can't see how any of your "claims" stack up.
From my experience last yr , Tropicair was a really good gig.
Good team of pilots with a damn good CP.
High standards are demanded of pilots in PNG and Tropicair demands that.
And the Engineers are expected to give the same high standard.
I would recommend anyone with the chance to go work there to do it.
Highly professional operation.
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If they failed you 58' they've probably done you a big favour. If they didn't care about safety they'd have let you go.
By failing you, they may have just saved your life.
PNG requires a particular type of personality, and unique flying skills. Not everyone has it, as much as most pilots think they do.
I remember when I was a whipper snapper looking for a start on the journey back in the day. TA were the only company that ever got back to me after contacting them.
Fortunately or unfortunately I got a start elsewhere. If things were different I may still be there.
By failing you, they may have just saved your life.
PNG requires a particular type of personality, and unique flying skills. Not everyone has it, as much as most pilots think they do.
I remember when I was a whipper snapper looking for a start on the journey back in the day. TA were the only company that ever got back to me after contacting them.
Fortunately or unfortunately I got a start elsewhere. If things were different I may still be there.