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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Dec 2018, 11:09
Replies: 62
Views: 18,118
Posted By fudwinkel

Pilotchute/featherweight I was aware there were...

Pilotchute/featherweight
I was aware there were concession for the exams for ATP conversions, I did think that Airlaw was the one you had to do. However I understand Qantas group, and perhaps...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2018, 09:13
Replies: 62
Views: 18,118
Posted By fudwinkel

Bend So it looks like the best bet is to ensure...

Bend
So it looks like the best bet is to ensure you have an employer lined up to assist with the visa and it will assist with all conversion costs and exams. If you don't need a visa you will...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2018, 06:50
Replies: 62
Views: 18,118
Posted By fudwinkel

Doesn't look like anyone mentioned the costs of...

Doesn't look like anyone mentioned the costs of ticking all the CASA boxes for licensing. I don't know the latest on conversions but getting those ATP subjects done and the instrument rating is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th May 2018, 22:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,553
Posted By fudwinkel

I am in a very similar position to you, never had...

I am in a very similar position to you, never had 25 years away from flying but have had several very lengthy intervals between flights. It was a while ago now but I had FAA CPL CFI/I and my...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Nov 2017, 01:30
Replies: 63
Views: 37,132
Posted By fudwinkel

I don't know if things have changed much since...

I don't know if things have changed much since 2012, which come to think of it may have been the last time I flew on Rex.

Over 3 hours late into Merimbula yesterday. I wasted a day and $391.22...
Forum: North America
18th Feb 2013, 21:07
Replies: 23
Views: 9,769
Posted By fudwinkel

Not talking directly about legal status, just...

Not talking directly about legal status, just about potentially losing the green card! If you want to keep that you will need to be present in the USA. If you want to work in the country as a pilot...
Forum: North America
16th Feb 2013, 01:51
Replies: 23
Views: 9,769
Posted By fudwinkel

Sounds like you are sitting it out on reentry...

Sounds like you are sitting it out on reentry permits and waiting for the right job to pop up. I think there comes a time when you might not get the reentry. Have you got FAA ATP yet? You didnt say...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2013, 20:10
Replies: 34
Views: 25,218
Posted By fudwinkel

Or between

Or between
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Nov 2012, 19:57
Replies: 18
Views: 1,943
Posted By fudwinkel

I suspect a few Australian pilots would agree...

I suspect a few Australian pilots would agree with that.

Common sense would suggest that training and flying in different countries and qualifications from more than one jurisdiction indicate a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Nov 2012, 07:35
Replies: 18
Views: 1,943
Posted By fudwinkel

Guam is closer to Australia. You could find...

Guam is closer to Australia.

You could find you will still be required to go through a large part of an MECIR course, at least thats what I have heard. I would be interested to hear the experience...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2011, 21:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,860
Posted By fudwinkel

My experience is the CASA law exams are...

My experience is the CASA law exams are relatively straightforward, as is the CPL check ride. The CASA CPL flight check the emphasis was on the cross country flight, quite unlike FAA which is nearly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2010, 04:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Posted By fudwinkel

I have stopped a few times, anything from 1 year...

I have stopped a few times, anything from 1 year up. Longest break, so far, was 9 years. I dont think its the mechanics of flying the plane thats difficult, its a bit like a bicycle up to a point, I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2010, 20:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By fudwinkel

I was informed in a telephone conversation in...

I was informed in a telephone conversation in 1996 with a kind lady at CASA that they were working on recognising the FAA Flight Instructor certificate.

She said that if I went ahead and did the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2009, 10:31
Replies: 50
Views: 7,392
Posted By fudwinkel

Many airlines stipulate maximum ages. Why single...

Many airlines stipulate maximum ages. Why single out one as an example?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2009, 03:48
Replies: 50
Views: 7,392
Posted By fudwinkel

Some employers explicitly state maximum ages...

Some employers explicitly state maximum ages either at time of contracting or expiration of contract, some simply state 'experience commensurate with age'. Others dont give a tinkers. There is no...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2009, 21:39
Replies: 16
Views: 2,817
Posted By fudwinkel

"The Galapagos of Aviation" page 5.1 of...

"The Galapagos of Aviation" page 5.1 of 'Instrument Rating Study Guide' Dec 2008 - apparently not Tait's own decription.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2009, 02:32
Replies: 17
Views: 4,622
Posted By fudwinkel

There are many ways of getting residency in Oz,...

There are many ways of getting residency in Oz, have a look around the Immigration web site and see if you have any qualifications in demand (MODL). Was pilot on there last year? You could become a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2009, 01:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,935
Posted By fudwinkel

Another thread is running on the demise of Coast...

Another thread is running on the demise of Coast Jet in January 2009 with some info on that regarding alternatives. It would be a long day commuting from Sydney to Port Macquarie.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2009, 08:38
Replies: 7
Views: 840
Posted By fudwinkel

I am doing a similar thing however I have...

I am doing a similar thing however I have previously passed the IREX albeit many years ago.

The IREX exam is significantly more difficult than the FAA exam. I studied on my own for the IREX from...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2008, 01:46
Replies: 27
Views: 3,887
Posted By fudwinkel

Ozvegemite and stillcallozhome Thanks for...

Ozvegemite and stillcallozhome

Thanks for the help.

Exciter - I understand you to say CASA will not permit you to sit the ATPL exams if you have previously been issued a CASA ATPL certificate...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Oct 2008, 16:38
Replies: 27
Views: 3,887
Posted By fudwinkel

The 500 cross country requirement slows things up...

The 500 cross country requirement slows things up for many (ATPL). I got the CASA CPL but did not sit the exams except for Air Law as far as I recall. My impression was that the CPL check ride in Oz...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th May 2008, 04:00
Replies: 44
Views: 6,789
Posted By fudwinkel

Capt Wally J-A-K is right, you have to keep...

Capt Wally

J-A-K is right, you have to keep on knocking on the door and of course the more doors you knock on and the more you knock on them the better your chances. Nothing wrong with being the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th May 2008, 11:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,627
Posted By fudwinkel

Gleim is probably the most commonly used for most...

Gleim is probably the most commonly used for most of the writtens. Of course for the oral the ASA Oral Exam Guide probably covers more than you will need.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2008, 04:36
Replies: 25
Views: 3,973
Posted By fudwinkel

I guess going back to Kunners wouldnt feel great...

I guess going back to Kunners wouldnt feel great after your previous experience there but from what I hear you would have a much better shot at it this time around. Cant help you with recency...
Forum: North America
8th Oct 2006, 21:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By fudwinkel

Yes, you will need to attempt to get the correct...

Yes, you will need to attempt to get the correct visa.
Generally student visas will grant residence to accompanying
family but no right to work (ie F1 and M1). My understanding
is that the J1...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2005, 02:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,205
Posted By fudwinkel

Have a look at Oxford Aviation under careers on...

Have a look at Oxford Aviation under careers on their website
it has a guide as to content. Some info from relevant people
in Oz as to what to include would be good. One page is what
I have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2005, 23:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,161
Posted By fudwinkel

Kick I believe you were referring to those...

Kick

I believe you were referring to those who perform the procedure all wearing glasses?

Just about nobody would choose to wear specs if there was a safe, effective and simple procedure you...
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