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4th Apr 2024, 05:59
Replies: 136
Views: 89,542
Posted By Duck Pilot

Anyone who thinks that it’s going to fly out of...

Anyone who thinks that it’s going to fly out of Cairns under it’s own power without any major maintenance is in la la land.

It would be great to see it fly again, however in reality it won’t. Look...
2nd Apr 2024, 14:35
Replies: 36
Views: 6,146
Posted By Duck Pilot

If the CASA Part 61 MOS syllabus of training was...

If the CASA Part 61 MOS syllabus of training was correct for the current industry demands, the additional training wouldn’t be required.

Unless the trainee pilots have been trained by competent...
29th Mar 2024, 13:29
Replies: 55
Views: 14,077
Posted By Duck Pilot

Hook line and sinker, didn’t take long! ...

Hook line and sinker, didn’t take long!

Clearly demonstrates the level of in experience within the aviation industry at the moment!
29th Mar 2024, 01:11
Replies: 55
Views: 14,077
Posted By Duck Pilot

The chute prevents the requirement to have a...

The chute prevents the requirement to have a pilot in the aircraft to keep it straight and level. Disadvantage is that if the aircraft is jettisoned from the helicopter it will pretty much plummet to...
19th Mar 2024, 11:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,132
Posted By Duck Pilot

Safety harnesses in balloons would in my opinion...

Safety harnesses in balloons would in my opinion be more of a hazard than being safe, specially if the basket topples and slides on the ground at slow speed when landing due to wind, that is quite...
10th Mar 2024, 12:45
Replies: 17
Views: 3,532
Posted By Duck Pilot

Chimbu now has a CAT 10 ILS!

Chimbu now has a CAT 10 ILS!
8th Mar 2024, 05:30
Replies: 2
Views: 2,002
Posted By Duck Pilot

They had E-Jets years ago, stupid idea to get...

They had E-Jets years ago, stupid idea to get ride of them.
21st Feb 2024, 10:33
Replies: 1
Views: 2,253
Posted By Duck Pilot

That’s why us Dash 8 pilots get paid a lot more...

That’s why us Dash 8 pilots get paid a lot more than jet pilots.

Our Dash 8s are far more superior and technically advanced than any modern jet airliner that operates today.

At last someone in...
18th Feb 2024, 23:49
Replies: 19
Views: 11,457
Posted By Duck Pilot

You require an ATPL to operate the Dash 8 as a...

You require an ATPL to operate the Dash 8 as a Captain, you can't command it with a CPL.

As my old theory instructor used to say, don't leave home without the ATPL theory passes.
18th Feb 2024, 12:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,132
Posted By Duck Pilot

Thanks for the compliment! 🤗

Thanks for the compliment! 🤗
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2024, 00:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,919
Posted By Duck Pilot

Thumbs up If you interested in PNG BK117/H145 Pilots -...

If you interested in PNG

BK117/H145 Pilots - Bladeslapper (https://bladeslapper.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15827&p=91538#p91538)
5th Feb 2024, 05:39
Replies: 81
Views: 32,586
Posted By Duck Pilot

I agree however I would go one further and...

I agree however I would go one further and recommend no investment property/no income being sourced in Australia.

If you’ve got a house, don’t rent it out. Lock it up and leave it empty and get...
15th Jan 2024, 06:52
Replies: 46
Views: 13,204
Posted By Duck Pilot

Not necessarily the case for some of those who...

Not necessarily the case for some of those who are married to a Papua New Guinean.

Depends on a lot of variables such as where the wife/husband comes from, how long they have been married, where...
13th Jan 2024, 08:01
Replies: 46
Views: 13,204
Posted By Duck Pilot

It’s always interesting to read the keyboard...

It’s always interesting to read the keyboard warrior’s opinions and views when something goes pear shaped in PNG.

To be quite frank, the Australian media (as they always like to do) have pumped...
9th Jan 2024, 06:06
Replies: 59
Views: 14,873
Posted By Duck Pilot

One thing that isn’t taught or talked about to...

One thing that isn’t taught or talked about to new pilots is diversification with regards to the flying skills.

Pilots generally think that they are only pilots and can’t or don’t want to do...
4th Jan 2024, 00:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,896
Posted By Duck Pilot

Wink An instructor at Moorabbin told me a story a few...

An instructor at Moorabbin told me a story a few years ago about a bunch of new CPL holders who decided that they would do a trip to Broome (or somewhere remote) after they passed their CPL flight...
24th Dec 2023, 12:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,058
Posted By Duck Pilot

If an airline wants the pilot, they should pay...

If an airline wants the pilot, they should pay for the assessment.

Standard practice these days for most foreign airlines who are recruiting offshore.

About time the Australian operators lift...
6th Nov 2023, 08:10
Replies: 147
Views: 54,153
Posted By Duck Pilot

Spot on. One great thing about pilots in...

Spot on.

One great thing about pilots in general is that most want to learn from other pilot’s experiences no matter how good or bad, unfortunately in most cases the trigger is accidents or...
8th Oct 2023, 20:23
Replies: 1,578
Views: 498,132
Posted By Duck Pilot

I take back my comments if you were joking. ...

I take back my comments if you were joking.

To read comments here about the financial hardships, stress and anxiety that some pilots are experiencing at the moment is terrible.

I’m no...
25th Sep 2023, 08:37
Replies: 61
Views: 12,120
Posted By Duck Pilot

Easy to make assumptions that the crew failed,...

Easy to make assumptions that the crew failed, however given the lack of ATC and possibly the crews unfamiliarity with the terrain in very close proximity to the aerodrome it’s not surprising.
24th Aug 2023, 09:27
Replies: 365
Views: 54,730
Posted By Duck Pilot

Just need to ask the question why GA Ready...

Just need to ask the question why GA Ready Courses are required!
8th Aug 2023, 08:22
Replies: 4,459
Views: 3,723,992
Posted By Duck Pilot

Unpaid whilst under training with Qantas??? ...

Unpaid whilst under training with Qantas???

How low can the Australian aviation industry go?
31st Jul 2023, 07:15
Replies: 188
Views: 70,966
Posted By Duck Pilot

Totally agree with Rodney. The candidate...

Totally agree with Rodney.

The candidate made a critical error that could have resulted in an accident on a flight test - fail! There is no if’s or buts end of story on a flight test.

Please...
26th Jul 2023, 09:16
Replies: 23
Views: 18,003
Posted By Duck Pilot

So what’s the difference in Australia?

So what’s the difference in Australia?
23rd Jun 2023, 20:46
Replies: 112
Views: 26,776
Posted By Duck Pilot

Regardless of the value of the bond, just say for...

Regardless of the value of the bond, just say for longer than 2 years and the bond will disappear, it would be different if you had to pay the money up front.

Easy was to get the MCC and ATPL...
10th May 2023, 10:46
Replies: 141
Views: 36,097
Posted By Duck Pilot

Agree, I got my first job in Kununurra and also...

Agree, I got my first job in Kununurra and also my nickname - Plugga! Thanks to GBJ👍
10th May 2023, 10:21
Replies: 141
Views: 36,097
Posted By Duck Pilot

$165k debt, can’t get a job and have to throw...

$165k debt, can’t get a job and have to throw additional $$$$ at a bull**** GA ready course to polish up after getting the CPL is absolutely ridiculous.

It’s not surprising that there’s a chronic...
29th Apr 2023, 06:58
Replies: 3,097
Views: 1,284,214
Posted By Duck Pilot

However the communities in the remote areas...

However the communities in the remote areas DON’T!

Salary increases would be great for flight crews, however the government must step up and immediately put more resources into aviation training...
29th Apr 2023, 05:06
Replies: 6
Views: 5,087
Posted By Duck Pilot

Agree. Most airlines these days are trying to...

Agree. Most airlines these days are trying to support this, however CASA are inconsistent as usual.

If a pilot without multi-crew experience can get through a type rating for a multi-crew type,...
6th Apr 2023, 08:26
Replies: 10
Views: 3,239
Posted By Duck Pilot

Hope they can get some pilots, no other turbo...

Hope they can get some pilots, no other turbo props operators are having much luck.
1st Apr 2023, 08:45
Replies: 273
Views: 83,133
Posted By Duck Pilot

Hit the nail on the head. Rules won’t save...

Hit the nail on the head.

Rules won’t save anyone from death or anything less serious. Things that will is raw hardcore single pilot experience in the worst environment in the world to fly, let...
30th Dec 2022, 20:55
Replies: 273
Views: 83,133
Posted By Duck Pilot

Let’s just leave the investigation to the...

Let’s just leave the investigation to the authorities and stop speculating.

Some good discussion here, although I don’t feel it’s appropriate at this time.

Enough said from me, fly safe and...
14th Dec 2022, 06:30
Replies: 1
Views: 769
Posted By Duck Pilot

Slap in the face for North Coast and Manalos,...

Slap in the face for North Coast and Manalos, particularly for what they have done for the province over a very long period of time.

They have done it tough, however they have survived and always...
12th Dec 2022, 08:00
Replies: 468
Views: 185,733
Posted By Duck Pilot

👍👍👍👍👍 Where is it flying and what’s it’s...

👍👍👍👍👍

Where is it flying and what’s it’s rego?

Anyone know where P2-MFX ended up after it left POM a few years ago in a container?
17th Dec 2018, 05:35
Replies: 29
Views: 5,800
Posted By Duck Pilot

From my PX days, the instructors who taught it -...

From my PX days, the instructors who taught it - some of whom frequent theses forums, clearly indicated that TAA may have been the first airline in Australia to adopt CRM training.
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