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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Aug 2007, 02:53
Replies: 111
Views: 30,057
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Direct entry or cadets?

Anyone know what the split was between direct entry and cadets in the courses that have started recently?

Cheers,

WP.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2006, 12:51
Replies: 27
Views: 4,912
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Not expensive in all of USA

Previously based in Boston, flying a jungle jet for a "regional". We had a good union, and 1st year pay was about $22K. Both the Mrs and I needed to work to afford our hole in the wall place for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Mar 2006, 10:21
Replies: 18
Views: 4,318
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Weasil, Quick question... Did you have to...

Weasil,

Quick question...
Did you have to pay a fuel surcharge?

Just curious.

WP
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2005, 08:55
Replies: 88
Views: 12,393
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

I agree longjohn....

May I add...

Being an airline pilot is not just about the high salaries and prestige cars, or the private schools in the flashy suburbs etc. Not all pilots live to that extraordinary level....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2005, 01:16
Replies: 2
Views: 750
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Atlas Contracts

Gday,

Yeah, a mate of mine is an ATLAS FO on the 744. Apparently Atlas have contracts with both QF and ANZ to run freight ops, under the ACMI agreement (Aircraft,Crew,Maint,Insurance). Patterns...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Nov 2005, 23:30
Replies: 40
Views: 3,280
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Request to join the circuit upwind.... Use...

Request to join the circuit upwind....

Use the track miles to slow down, configure and make it look organised for the punters/pax. Gives you a chance to practise a circuit too. You are either over...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Nov 2005, 10:08
Replies: 28
Views: 5,715
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Quick Questions...

Does anybody have an idea as to whether the route from Aus to Europe, eg SYD-LHR requires flight over the high MSA sectors in order to make it all the way to LHR? It could be argued the 777 looks...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Nov 2005, 12:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,692
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Be creative and go where the crowds aint.

Be creative and go where the crowds aint.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2005, 13:13
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Lots of places to look, I went to the...

Lots of places to look,

I went to the Pacific then ended up in the states. Now happily back in Oz, and very happy to be back here. When you're away you see just how good it is to be here. Good...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2005, 13:06
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

6 seater lance

Try Bairnsdale Air Charter.
Bob has a Lance that he private hires out. Competitive rate. Might be a bit far from Melbourne but worth a shot.

WP
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2005, 11:19
Replies: 16
Views: 2,273
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Working in Southwest Alaska, around the tundra...

Working in Southwest Alaska, around the tundra and Bering Sea, I thought I was the only Aussie mad enough to be there until I heard a bloke on the radio flying a helicopter out of Bristol Bay. He...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Mar 2005, 03:28
Replies: 29
Views: 4,174
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Finally got there!

Hi all,

Got the call today. Start on 4th of April.

I can't tell you how often I checked this message board waiting to see if anyone had heard anything. To those of you who are still waiting, I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2005, 15:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

You dont need the motion in the sim, without...

You dont need the motion in the sim, without motion you can still get used to the attitudes, sounds, lights etc. The visual cues in the windows were quite fooling at times and made me feel I was...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2005, 15:12
Replies: 174
Views: 20,053
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

732's are still being used in the US, Alaska has...

732's are still being used in the US, Alaska has them operating into gravel strips on the tundra and Delta uses hush kitted models on the East Coast, even into downtown DC(Reagan Natl). Southwest are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2005, 03:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,542
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

LtDoolittle, There is no air service between...

LtDoolittle,

There is no air service between the line islands. There was an Aloha charter once a week between Honolulu and Kiritimati but I think it has ended now due operational and security...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2005, 17:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,960
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

I Fly, I worked at Oasis for 9 months before...

I Fly,

I worked at Oasis for 9 months before moving on to bigger things(note...I didnt say better).
Halls Creek is not the best of towns, but can be heaps of fun, locals are great. Cute Irish...
Forum: North America
23rd Feb 2005, 19:23
Replies: 37
Views: 5,428
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

It seems 121 Carriers will only hire Green Card...

It seems 121 Carriers will only hire Green Card foreigners. They will not accept a work permit, well, the Co. I work for wouldnt.

Expect to fill in a background check form for the Dept of Justice...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2005, 13:29
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Shhh, Dont tell anyone you're a spanner...

Shhh,
Dont tell anyone you're a spanner swinger, they'll lock you up in a hangar and make you fix aeroplanes all day;)

You might need to look further afield, IE the Pacific islands. Your time...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2005, 22:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,912
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Hi All, Still waiting. Fingers crossed. ...

Hi All,

Still waiting. Fingers crossed.
Ref checks two weeks ago. Criminal history paperwork and pic of teeth submitted.
No word. Just waiting for the phone to ring. I have not heard anything...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2005, 17:05
Replies: 37
Views: 6,901
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Question Hi All, Can anybody fill me in as to what QF...

Hi All,

Can anybody fill me in as to what QF recruiting means when it asks me if I have submitted my OPG? I.E. what is OPG?

No other news. Still waiting like all of us...

WP
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2005, 14:30
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

I know US carriers dont like to see more than one...

I know US carriers dont like to see more than one ticket in the last ten years. They see fines as "lapses of judgement!!" Its another thing they can bring up at an interview and needle you for.

I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Feb 2005, 14:40
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

D6, Depends on the country. Most require you...

D6,

Depends on the country. Most require you jump through their hurdles but your flying hours will count towards the experience required for the licence. Many Pacific countries will honour your...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Feb 2005, 16:08
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

"The simple fact is after kero is depleted -...

"The simple fact is after kero is depleted - aviation is gone. The industry is hiding that."

It is possible to synthsize fuels such as petrol, kero or diesel etc. It just takes energy, energy that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2005, 13:17
Replies: 17
Views: 4,233
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Go via Wilson Prom, Deal Island and Flinders...

Go via Wilson Prom, Deal Island and Flinders Island, there are airstrips on Flinders and Deal (but need permission to use Deal). Relatively short distances between islands. Gives you something to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Feb 2005, 13:43
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Relax OzExpat, Have another Lager.... ...

Relax OzExpat,

Have another Lager....
Water replaces the oil. Oil is usually held under pressure by non-porous reservoir caps by a water table underneath(crude oil is less dense than water)....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jan 2005, 15:28
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Running out of juice... Current reserves of...

Running out of juice...

Current reserves of natural gas and coal are still abundant and technology has been in development to synthesize liquid fuel (petrol and Avtur) from those raw materials....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2005, 02:40
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Need Advice

I have a question regarding experience vs requirements to apply to companies in Australia.

Situation: Aussie living and working in the USA. My bride and I are looking at moving home and settling...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2005, 01:11
Replies: 20
Views: 4,576
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

The Pacific really needs good reliable airline...

The Pacific really needs good reliable airline transportation. I hope these guys are able to make the numbers work. A lot of deals have gone sour when dealing with Pacific Govts. Air Nauru never have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2005, 14:26
Replies: 37
Views: 6,901
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

TD, From my experience I have been advised...

TD,

From my experience I have been advised that Qantas look for a very particular personality profile and aptitude. You could be an ace with lots of experience and not get through based on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2005, 15:36
Replies: 37
Views: 6,901
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

Is actively considered the same as the hold file?...

Is actively considered the same as the hold file?

If they check references how long do they take to get back to the applicants?
Forum: North America
6th Jan 2005, 16:06
Replies: 5
Views: 2,696
Posted By Wanikiba_pilot

zakpeegoodus, I converted my licence in...

zakpeegoodus,

I converted my licence in 03(Aussie CPL with ME CIR), took a few months, but could have been done in shorter time. Basically the hours of flying count but you need to do all written...
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