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Airline Pilot. Now there is an OXYMORON in todays modern jetliner with more computers than human brains on the flightdeck.
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Keg,
Am I right in thinking that the former Flt Cdr of a now-defunct AirTC flight based not far from 16R, was on 744s but then went back to 737s near 60? Did he then go back to Jumbos when the age bar was raised? Second, I don't doubt your records but wouldn't a 66-y-o F/O go against the ICAO bar? Animalclub, John Christie won in the Federal Court but Qantas appealed to the High Court and the appeal was allowed. The judgment is here. |
I don't know about now, but I will be the oldest pilot in a few years. Take that long to pay off the mortgage.:)
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Piece in latest Flightpath, Vol 20 No 1 -
TED FLIES TO FIGHT ANOTHER BATTLE After stepping out of the Spitfire in 1945, F/L Ted Sly gave up any notion of continuing to fly and returned to the land. However, Ted has always maintained an interest and desire to return to the skies once more. Some 67 years after his first solo in Rhodesia during the Second World War and just prior to his 90th birthday, the amazing Ted has soloed again. Ted took up flying again to draw attention to the plight of locals to save the Heritage Listed Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome on the north coast of NSW from "inappropriate development by local council". Ted contacted John Gardon, CFI and owner of Flight North to get his flying up to date in the Foxbat. Ted's family are about to buy him "a little Italian job - a real sleek machine," Ted quipped. "But it won't be no Spit." On the fight to save Evans Head, Ted says: "I decided, rather than relying on other people's reports, I'd better obtain a flying licence to keep an eye on what's happening there. This Second World War aerodrome is a living memorial to those who gave their lives defending freedom in Australia. The Federal Government needs to step in and resume this aerodrome from the council". (If you have a thing about the DH88 Comet, look out for this issue of Flightpath. Cover picture and some other brilliant air-to-airs of a replica of Grosvenor House flying today in California.) |
There's a 77 years old chap still in command in NZ flying F27's, B732, B733 and doing ATPL flight tests. NZ's oldest teenager.
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Owen,
That wasn't WH at RQAC, by any chance? 185. |
The usual reason is mum cant stand having the poor old bugger around the house, and constantly threatens to sell up and move closer to her family/dope addled kids when he retires.:(
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Speak from experience hey Tin?
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What about the youngest Australian airline pilot?
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What about the ugliest? :hmm:
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Oxymoron?
.... Airline "Pilot:" Now there is an OXYMORON in today's modern aeroplane, with more computers than human brains in the cockpit ....
Here to assert that all that's changed during my 50+ years in the game is that there are more computers. Reckon 85% of those wearing the pilots' costumes -- and sitting in their seats -- have always been better costumed, than they've been intelligent. Or able. |
You must have been bored to find that thread..... from 2008. :uhoh:
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Youngest Captain?
I am aware of one of the youngest captains. Captain Kent Honour recently gained his command on DHC 8-300 flying for Qlink based out of Cairns. He is only 24 years old. Previously a very experienced flight instructor and also FO on the Twin-Otter flying in the highlands of PNG.
Is anyone aware of a younger airline pilot to gain a command position at such a young age? |
Not sure of the youngest but QLink have quite a few Captains who received their commands in their early to mid 20's.
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Captain Kent Honour |
Yes Tailwheel. It is Garrys son.
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Akiriczenko.
Alan (Dusty) Lane gained his DC3 command at Ansett many many years ago aged 21 years. |
Oldest Australian Airline Pilot?
Flew in Incredible India, 2005, observation flight behind a 21 year old Captain and 24 year old FO. 737-400Efis. Both had never seen a razor!
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Youngest captain competitions are just some guy who has really good family connections, Dad owned an aeroplane or had a lot of family money who happened to be at the right place at the right time.
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Australias oldest pilot
On Caboolture Airfield we have a practicing private pilot who will be 86 in July 2016!! He has logged 19,502 and half as many again mostlikely!!! He flew his Bristol Fighter 2 just before Christmas!!!
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old pilot
That would be Jack M
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I know this about oldest Aussie pilot but thought this is worth a mention.
Evelyn Bryan Johnson who turned 100 in 2009, nicknamed "Mama Bird", had logged at that time 57,635.4 flight hours (equivalent to 6½ years in the air). Did something like 9000 flight tests! |
Originally Posted by tail wheel
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cjam. It is probably fair to assume many ag pilots that started their career in the 1950s or 1960s may have flown far more hours than their log books records. :E
The years of the super phosphate bounties were boom years for the agricultural aviation industry. I know of ag pilots who completed a full "season" in the eastern states, then move to the west for another full "season" - all in the same flying year! The (then) 'DCA' wallahs grinned -- and gave up on him. VERY safe bet Agricultural/Bush Pilots - particularly those who chased the seasons in Australasia and around the world, some of us still at it, have the highest hours. High 30-thousands - even 40+K. Sighhhhhh ... :cool: |
.... I seem to recall the claimed highest time pilot ever had over 45,000 hours when he retired in the USA .... Tail Wheel[/QUOTE]
Believe long-time Piper ferry pilot Max Conrad, holder of many long-distance records, logged around 60,000 hours. |
Fish spotting pilots and ag pilots managed to fly under the radar for many years as far as logbooks are concerned and most probably have more than double what is recorded and there are some fairly prodigious totals. |
The Guinness Book of Records has Max Conrad being the highest time pilot in 1974 with 52,929 That was broken in 1989 by Ed Long with 53,290 who went on to amass some 65,000 and is still recognised as the highest ever. Ed accrued his time in a Cub doing power line inspections.
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Interesting thread but most answers not related to airline flying. Any idea of the oldest current airline pilot? |
John Reagan (Australian) was a Dash8 Captan at the Airline PNG (now trading as PNGAir) til the age of 78 upon retirement by his choice. |
Originally Posted by geeup
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John Reagan (Australian) was a Dash8 Captan at the Airline PNG (now trading as PNGAir) til the age of 78 upon retirement by his choice. I remember him well, obviously the odd cold greenie or brownie on a warm day did him no long term harm. Maybe they preserved him?? What a character. Tootle pip!! |
Pretty sure John gave up the amber fluid many years ago. Great innings all the same.:ok:
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