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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2023, 22:51
Replies: 41
Views: 6,532
Posted By outnabout

Certainly it does appear that CASA would like GA...

Certainly it does appear that CASA would like GA to disappear…I have it on good authority that they estimate that 20% of GA operators will shut down as a consequence of the current regulatory...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2023, 08:26
Replies: 41
Views: 6,532
Posted By bugged on the right

Well said Sunfish. We have now, Generation G. ...

Well said Sunfish. We have now, Generation G. For gullible.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2023, 21:20
Replies: 41
Views: 6,532
Posted By Sunfish

Dr Dre you derided and insulted the group that...

Dr Dre you derided and insulted the group that has kept what passes for GA and RAA going as having a "50's mindset" and implied that unless they "get with the program" and adopt the current...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2023, 09:04
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Totally agree, though the times are changing....

Totally agree, though the times are changing. Some of the newer breed need their safe spaces and would probably feel threatened by having to deal with anything remotely confrontational.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2023, 05:12
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By HKFlyer777

I noticed CC (and police?) instructing passengers...

I noticed CC (and police?) instructing passengers quite firmly not to film. Anyone know the legal position regarding this?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2023, 04:49
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By deja vu

How very Australian. There is a minor seating...

How very Australian.
There is a minor seating issue, CC can't be bothered to make the effort to help so the pax sorts it out for himself with a another. Uh Oh, he didn't count on the hurt EGO did...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2023, 07:07
Replies: 110
Views: 41,446
Posted By Checkboard

The things you have to do to turn a profit in GA...

The things you have to do to turn a profit in GA these days...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2023, 02:26
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By neville_nobody

I'd go one step further and say Facebook not the...

I'd go one step further and say Facebook not the internet. Everything seemed normal until about 2009ish then it all just went off the rails in terms of social interaction/decorum.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2023, 02:04
Replies: 110
Views: 41,446
Posted By mikewil

Maybe, or maybe they've got away with doing 15 of...

Maybe, or maybe they've got away with doing 15 of these PNG runs since the C402 incident.

There may be other syndicates managing to 'slip under the radar' (no pun intended) doing the exact same...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2023, 00:02
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By finestkind

Fair enough. Just because you don't hear of it...

Fair enough. Just because you don't hear of it does not mean it is not happening. Unfortunately, I disagree with your comment on Quantas CC's being professional above what is now the norm. From 1990...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2023, 23:23
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By AerialPerspective

No. I’ve actually witnessed it several times and...

No. I’ve actually witnessed it several times and had to put the brakes on re calling the police. If you’re sitting on the flight deck or CC you don’t see everything that goes on in the gate or at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2023, 14:05
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By AerialPerspective

I'm sorry, but unless they turned up late or...

I'm sorry, but unless they turned up late or checked in separately, you can't say it's not Jetstar's fault. The check in agent has eyes and the ability to read and would have seen they were split...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2023, 14:01
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By AerialPerspective

I'd just observe, the video "at the point it...

I'd just observe, the video "at the point it starts" shows him being belligerent and nothing of what occurred prior so it's not a complete picture. I agree you can't have pax swapping everywhere but...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2023, 11:22
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By ShyTorque

I’d pay extra not to have to sit next to my wife….

I’d pay extra not to have to sit next to my wife….
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 22:52
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By MagnumPI

It never ceases to amaze me that there are so...

It never ceases to amaze me that there are so many pilots and flight crew out there who could (and perhaps have!) successfully manage an emergency in-flight, but apparently can't negotiate or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 22:33
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By No Idea Either

Let’s not forget it’s the Captains authority as...

Let’s not forget it’s the Captains authority as delegated to a flightie. The flighties have zero direct powers. Had a similar situation myself the other day, one bloke assigned a seat away from his...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 22:04
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By cloudsurfng

ait that the truth. It’s everywhere. Just...

ait that the truth. It’s everywhere. Just yesterday I was walking my dog when some bloke dressed in navy blue with ‘Inspector’ on his very important epaulettes stopped me and demanded to see if I was...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 22:03
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By Lead Balloon

Situation: A father wants to be seated next to...

Situation: A father wants to be seated next to his infant child and wife.

Best solution: Taser the father into submission and arrest him.

Rules are for the guidance of wise people and strict...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 21:44
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By Spunky Monkey

Whatever happened to crew using their initiative?...

Whatever happened to crew using their initiative?
Weight and balance of one passenger moving seats??? Are any of you actual pilots?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 21:39
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By Seabreeze

The growth of bureaucracy in Australia

Of course it is true that the CC have the authority to enforce a seat allocation.

But from a safety perspective there are surely no W&B issues on that aircraft. It won't be loaded with any remote...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 11:59
Replies: 370
Views: 86,931
Posted By chimbu warrior

Friends don't let friends fly Jetstar.

Friends don't let friends fly Jetstar.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2023, 20:51
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,335,734
Posted By cloudsurfng

why miss any of that stuff. Haven’t missed...

why miss any of that stuff. Haven’t missed anniversary, wife or kids bday in 16 years. Take a PRA. F&$k em. It’s a job, not a life. The only thing that matters about it is that the pay appears each...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2023, 09:01
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,335,734
Posted By neville_nobody

I think this is really the issue for the...

I think this is really the issue for the profession and ultimately airlines as a whole. It is not a normal job you sacrifice a lot and if you are only earning what everyone else is or possibly less,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2023, 06:30
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,335,734
Posted By directsosij

I strongly disagree the salary is liveable, this...

I strongly disagree the salary is liveable, this is no longer true post COVID. During my most recent shop I observed a price rise of 15% on my usual goods. Where I live you cannot buy a family home...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2023, 05:48
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,335,734
Posted By Theflyingsosijman

I certainly feel all of us should be. It’s a...

I certainly feel all of us should be. It’s a shame Australian management sees us as a B grade profession these days. It certainly is not. The dedication and responsibility is up there with the best....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2023, 08:49
Replies: 144
Views: 40,961
Posted By 43Inches

In any case a "scab" is a strike breaker (in any...

In any case a "scab" is a strike breaker (in any industry), not relevant in this case. If you want real change you need all QF groups to represent as a group and sign clauses in the EBAs that prevent...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2023, 06:08
Replies: 144
Views: 40,961
Posted By dusty99

Everyone we are in the presense of a Sky God!...

Everyone we are in the presense of a Sky God! Wow.

I doubt they get excited over a 30 year old A320. I think they take them for exactly what they are and going through the register don't know if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2023, 03:27
Replies: 26
Views: 5,528
Posted By PiperCameron

That's unfortunately what's normally expected...

That's unfortunately what's normally expected from Avmed these days. Not only do they buck-pass all their decision-making to "specialists" (who in many cases don't want to make a decision either, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2023, 02:44
Replies: 26
Views: 5,528
Posted By jonkster

100 out of 25,000? 1. we have 25,000 pilots?...

100 out of 25,000?

1. we have 25,000 pilots? I guess the number must include ATC as well?

2. I must come across a lot of pilots as I personally know of 2 of these hundred who have had it happen...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2023, 21:32
Replies: 26
Views: 5,528
Posted By Lead Balloon

Avmed these days takes the view that they know...

Avmed these days takes the view that they know better than the majority of experts...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2023, 11:25
Replies: 26
Views: 5,528
Posted By tossbag

You guys are funny, he's an elected senator, he...

You guys are funny, he's an elected senator, he represents citizens, just like Lidia Thorpe does. He has 'personal hobbyhorses' :D just like Lidia Thorpe?

Disgrace to parliament, another :D for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jan 2023, 22:55
Replies: 42
Views: 20,217
Posted By davidclarke

I still maintain there is NO pilots shortage....

I still maintain there is NO pilots shortage. Just a shortage of pilots willing to work for low pay and conditions. The apparent shortage can be remedied overnight by fixing the aforementioned. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jan 2023, 19:10
Replies: 420
Views: 67,505
Posted By umop apisdn

I was just reading on the internet that these...

I was just reading on the internet that these "vaccinations" are also likely to cause blurred vision. it's been a massive cover up apparently, but a lot of people, my neighbour included, are going...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jan 2023, 07:26
Replies: 420
Views: 67,505
Posted By tossbag

Did you not watch the youtube above where Fauci...

Did you not watch the youtube above where Fauci said 'If you have the jab you won't get covid and you won't pass it on'

Google his 'qualifications' and tell me he's an expert. The mans whole life...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jan 2023, 19:23
Replies: 420
Views: 67,505
Posted By Aussie Bob

Let me explain it to you again: 2 weeks to...

Let me explain it to you again:

2 weeks to flatten the curve .... BS of the highest order
Trust the science .... rigged science that allowed no debate when debate is the foundation of science...
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