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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2008, 01:14
Replies: 196
Views: 21,248
Posted By Skypatrol

Bazzamundi, "at least the ARG stood up and...

Bazzamundi,

"at least the ARG stood up and threw punches back at the company unlike the mob before them who just asked for the lube and bent over."

True, but unfortunately there was no...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Dec 2008, 04:45
Replies: 196
Views: 21,248
Posted By Skypatrol

Some of you guys are unbelievable. What did...

Some of you guys are unbelievable.

What did the ARG achieve in their time in power besides endless court cases with a win-loss ratio that make Souths look good, an EBA overwhelmingly voted down...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th May 2008, 07:05
Replies: 41
Views: 7,054
Posted By Skypatrol

Not bad at all Beer Baron. It happened...

Not bad at all Beer Baron.

It happened before during the previous big promotional wave and hopefully will happen again. It largely depends though on timing and when you join the company in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Feb 2007, 04:04
Replies: 26
Views: 4,908
Posted By Skypatrol

Will they be transferred to better wages? ...

Will they be transferred to better wages?

After all, it's debatable whther the -400 is a dash 8 or a 737 replacement given the load/performance. You guys/girls should be paid accordingly!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Feb 2007, 03:57
Replies: 47
Views: 7,919
Posted By Skypatrol

Captahab, Noip is spot on. There were many...

Captahab,

Noip is spot on. There were many heads shaking when the JQ girls/guys were told we didn't want them by AIPA (more to the point, the president of the time). These rumblings of unity had...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jan 2007, 02:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,586
Posted By Skypatrol

Murray Cod, We don't just need a stronger union...

Murray Cod,
We don't just need a stronger union we need ONE UNION!

That is QF/DJ/JQ/Regionals/GA all under the one encompassing pilots union, not join a trade union. Then we won't see the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2006, 01:37
Replies: 1
Views: 1,022
Posted By Skypatrol

Qantas shift hurts safety image: poll

Qantas shift hurts safety image: poll

Steve Creedy
February 27, 2006

QANTAS'S reputation for safety could take a battering if it defies popular opinion and moves at least 2500 heavy...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Dec 2005, 22:56
Replies: 20
Views: 5,700
Posted By Skypatrol

OI, Nice post. I know the first change J* can...

OI,
Nice post. I know the first change J* can do to their recruiting policy and that is to get rid of the atrocious policy of paying for endorsements, something which our wonderful mates at DJ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2005, 03:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By Skypatrol

GB, That was the original plan for both teams...

GB,
That was the original plan for both teams until the Uruguayans chartered a plane, and to stuff up the aussies travel, pushed the kick-off back 4 hours. The LAN flight departs at 2310. With a 9pm...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2005, 03:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By Skypatrol

Socceroos QF Charter

Anyone got any info on this?

Was reading in today's papers that FFA have chartered a QF flight to bring the team home after the match in Montevideo. Wondering whether it's an actual QF aircraft...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Nov 2005, 01:17
Replies: 43
Views: 6,365
Posted By Skypatrol

Ibol is a clown. The RFDS/Regionals would be...

Ibol is a clown.

The RFDS/Regionals would be a much more challenging and rewarding job than flying from A to B. If money was no issue, most guys would be there instead!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2005, 01:49
Replies: 43
Views: 6,365
Posted By Skypatrol

I agree with Scooter. It still amazes me that the...

I agree with Scooter. It still amazes me that the most senior S/O is able to earn than the most junior F/O, let alone a large bulk of 400 S/O's earning more than a lot of F/O's on the 73/767's and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2005, 08:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,888
Posted By Skypatrol

It was definately A1, keepemseperated is spot-on....

It was definately A1, keepemseperated is spot-on.

As Korean rotated (with plenty of rwy remaining) on 34L "a friend of a friend of mine" saw the jumbo freighter crossing at A1 under tow..

The...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2005, 08:17
Replies: 53
Views: 12,738
Posted By Skypatrol

A/C landed on Rwy 16 leaving skid marks to the...

A/C landed on Rwy 16 leaving skid marks to the left (where it nearly departed the runway) and then to the right of centreline... Rumours of 2 bounces before the skidding too...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Oct 2005, 00:25
Replies: 53
Views: 6,696
Posted By Skypatrol

Virgin Blue have had an extremely charmed...

Virgin Blue have had an extremely charmed existence, especially with the media. I think most are happy to see them being brought back a peg or 2.......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2005, 01:33
Replies: 52
Views: 8,779
Posted By Skypatrol

Here's a good idea Geoff, Join the rest of the...

Here's a good idea Geoff,
Join the rest of the world and buy 777's (or correct the massive blunder with the A332's), operate them to Rome, Honolulu, etc, replacing the 4 burner classic which needs...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2005, 04:19
Replies: 46
Views: 9,230
Posted By Skypatrol

GB, Quite correct, had heard some pilot reps...

GB,
Quite correct, had heard some pilot reps were involved in meetings concerning the purchases and the prospect of a normal strong floor was discarded by a "know it all". I belive the comment went...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2005, 01:17
Replies: 46
Views: 9,230
Posted By Skypatrol

AO was set up to fly without S/O's as another...

AO was set up to fly without S/O's as another cost saving, hence the base in CNS. The rumour of classics going to AO is rubbish given that a F/E and S/O (for longer sectors) would be required,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2005, 09:16
Replies: 60
Views: 17,268
Posted By Skypatrol

Bullwinkle, Are you mad? 8. Pay for...

Bullwinkle,
Are you mad?

8. Pay for endorsement
9. Fly a maggot for 5 sectors a day
10. Get paid less than a QF 2 striper as a DJ 3 striper
11. Fly nothing bigger than a maggot
12. Fly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2005, 05:15
Replies: 25
Views: 2,837
Posted By Skypatrol

Speedy, No idea why they don't like him, I've...

Speedy,
No idea why they don't like him, I've only heard very good things about him on the line, but after the Super debacle when AIPA disgracefully and childishly tried to oust him with a very big...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jul 2005, 06:35
Replies: 86
Views: 15,476
Posted By Skypatrol

Ronnie, I only suggested a bond as a...

Ronnie,
I only suggested a bond as a alternative to upfront cash given that airlines don't want to spend $$ training new hire pilots to see them head to a bigger airline 6 months down the track,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jul 2005, 02:32
Replies: 86
Views: 15,476
Posted By Skypatrol

Yes, let's not throw stones at those who are paid...

Yes, let's not throw stones at those who are paid well in our industry when so much of our industry is being dragged down with conditions/pay and now paying for endorsements. In many ways QF...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jun 2005, 02:10
Replies: 43
Views: 7,294
Posted By Skypatrol

Our routes? As opposed to what? Virgin doing...

Our routes? As opposed to what? Virgin doing LHR/SYD? Sounds like you've been listening to Mr Godfrey's dribble a bit too much.

As for jumping ship to J*, why? Surely QF/CX/EK would be the way to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2005, 02:00
Replies: 59
Views: 8,567
Posted By Skypatrol

Yeah, it's an absolute joke! One airport you need...

Yeah, it's an absolute joke! One airport you need to take your shoes off, the next you can leave em on, but WAIT, they check your aerosol, and so on, while our baggage handlers, caterers etc walk in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2005, 02:21
Replies: 161
Views: 38,499
Posted By Skypatrol

QF Skywalker & Jetlagger, My source doesn't...

QF Skywalker & Jetlagger,
My source doesn't agree and they were at the truck that night.
My info is that the skipper punched a F/A twice, prior to getting on the bus back to the hotel, resulting...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2005, 23:25
Replies: 161
Views: 38,499
Posted By Skypatrol

Back to the subject, Anyone in the know on...

Back to the subject,

Anyone in the know on what occured??? I heard the Melb flight was cancelled the following evening.......

Anyway, what the hell were QF cabin crew doing out? They're like...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Nov 2004, 21:49
Replies: 27
Views: 4,077
Posted By Skypatrol

The Matrix, That's not as bad as a particular...

The Matrix,
That's not as bad as a particular Regional pilot who was married in suits tailored to look like uniforms ...... hat, stripes and all!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2004, 23:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
Posted By Skypatrol

C'mon guys, Those 12 year S/O's are just...

C'mon guys,
Those 12 year S/O's are just waiting for the "dust to settle" then I'm sure they'll make a move towards promotion!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Nov 2004, 09:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By Skypatrol

DJ737, He may not have said those exact words,...

DJ737,
He may not have said those exact words, but it was heavily implied, "Setting global standard" etc. Now we don't hear anything from Mr Godfrey about it!

While on the subject of DJ, what is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Nov 2004, 20:44
Replies: 94
Views: 16,860
Posted By Skypatrol

Build a bridge and get over it!! G'days, good...

Build a bridge and get over it!! G'days, good evenings, bonjours, kombanwa (good evening in japanese) are said all over the world by all pilots from all airlines and all ATC's. Yes, when it's busy...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2004, 01:25
Replies: 26
Views: 3,625
Posted By Skypatrol

Silberfuchs, You are spot on. It didn't take...

Silberfuchs,
You are spot on. It didn't take much to see that when the shares came out, VB were approaching the crest of the wave. There was only one direction for their share price to go!

I know...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2004, 00:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By Skypatrol

Hear, hear 3 bars!! Singair lost $1 billion...

Hear, hear 3 bars!!

Singair lost $1 billion in NZ?? :ooh:

If that were QF, 30,000 people would be joining the dole queues, but at least the consumer saved $$$ on an airfare!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2004, 01:03
Replies: 35
Views: 6,123
Posted By Skypatrol

Cutest of Borg, Good point, also the 767...

Cutest of Borg,
Good point, also the 767 training (checking) at the time was very different to the training now! As opposed to the 737 training which gives you 2 - 3 times more sectors to iron out...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2004, 03:41
Replies: 15
Views: 2,083
Posted By Skypatrol

1279shp, I must disagree, I reckon it's...

1279shp,

I must disagree, I reckon it's looks fantastic, even with the surfboard fin tail! Looking into the specs, it will be the Duck's Nuts of the sky and should propel Boeing back to it's...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Mar 2004, 22:21
Replies: 14
Views: 1,972
Posted By Skypatrol

The hot rumour doing the rounds was that QF were...

The hot rumour doing the rounds was that QF were looking to get 8 - 12 ex United 747-400's. No doubt this would give them 2 more flights into LHR daily, and extra capacity to add to the USA.
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