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Search: Posts Made By: petitfromage
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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2007, 19:11
Replies: 309
Views: 227,797
Posted By petitfromage

Biggin Hill 1996

As we were surrounded by dozens of ice-cream lickers & anoraks we launched (helo) vertically in a positive fashion to loiter behind the crowd line and pre-position for our display slot.
As I started...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2006, 12:54
Replies: 32
Views: 11,915
Posted By petitfromage

Urban Legend?

I was present with my Great Uncles 'wings' when I graduated. Like 80% of the air war fatalities he was killed whilst instructing in '42. (a solo student, on a practice glide approach, descended...
Forum: Questions
20th Dec 2006, 15:54
Replies: 0
Views: 753
Posted By petitfromage

A300 & A310 Ratings?

This will be a simple question for those of you in the know!

According to the Airbus website the A300 and A310 ratings are the same (ie: one rating covers both types).

My question:
Is this...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2006, 11:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,606
Posted By petitfromage

For the safety of all airlines (foreign &...

For the safety of all airlines (foreign & domestic) I have reported the details of the kites flying within the circling/circuit area.

Your other non-sensicle comments are both shallow, tragic &...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Dec 2006, 16:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,606
Posted By petitfromage

Philippine Safety Standards?

I've recently returned from a holiday in the Philippines and I have to admit I found the standards of flight safety both on the ground and in the air a serious concern.

a. Departing MNL domestic...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2006, 22:37
Replies: 61
Views: 22,452
Posted By petitfromage

So...we are all agreed then? :} a. Jack...

So...we are all agreed then? :}

a. Jack Stall occurs when the limits of the designers chosen hydraulics jacks are exceeded by the aerodynamic forces of stalled rotor blades.

b. Both roll &/or...
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Nov 2006, 12:30
Replies: 26
Views: 5,476
Posted By petitfromage

Breast Feeding too?

Another case where events surpassing a crew members personal comfort zone creates conflict..

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061117/ap_on_re_us/breast_feeding_passenger
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2006, 05:42
Replies: 15
Views: 1,917
Posted By petitfromage

Easy Rules Of Thumb (for mere mortals) ...

Easy Rules Of Thumb (for mere mortals)
http://www.flightinfo.com/rulesofthumb.asp

Aviation Formula (Nerd-Alert!)
http://williams.best.vwh.net/avform.html
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2006, 05:55
Replies: 30
Views: 6,964
Posted By petitfromage

Ironic Really......

Ironic that the 3 Typhoons will be flown by ex-RNZAF pilots (14SQN RNZAF)who were released when the Kiwis decided to axe their own Fast jet force!

:ugh:
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Nov 2006, 09:18
Replies: 26
Views: 5,476
Posted By petitfromage

Leaping far ahead.... On my way down to the...

Leaping far ahead....
On my way down to the crew rest I noticed a couple having sex in their window/aisle seat. Whilst not loud/vocal by any means they didnt realise that the blankets over their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2006, 15:23
Replies: 72
Views: 16,864
Posted By petitfromage

a. no bang seats b. wreckage in 3 pieces up to...

a. no bang seats
b. wreckage in 3 pieces up to 1,5km apart. (would seem to indicater a low level inflight break up)

RIP
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Sep 2006, 00:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,174
Posted By petitfromage

Give Recruiting a call and ask (dont...

Give Recruiting a call and ask (dont email....phone!)
Its the only way you'll get a bone fide answer.

We have definitely recruited SOs approaching 40yrs within the last 3yrs.

I dont believe...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Sep 2006, 17:19
Replies: 58
Views: 22,430
Posted By petitfromage

NZ: ATPL Flight Test

Help/Info Required:

Returning to NZ and need to do an ATPL (A) Flight Test.
I have all the NZ subjects and 8000+hours (Heavy Jet blah blah).

Does anyone know where we can do the Flight Test...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Sep 2006, 14:48
Replies: 27
Views: 5,160
Posted By petitfromage

Equivalent of 200 empty 744s? Interesting...

Equivalent of 200 empty 744s?
Interesting 'factoid'...care to back it up?

Cathay are 'chocka' and starting a 4th daily to SYD and 2nd daily to BNE.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Sep 2006, 14:38
Replies: 20
Views: 6,328
Posted By petitfromage

I took CX

...but have friends in EZY (some like it, some hate it with a passion). Not everyone's happy at Cathay but I dont know anyone who's even thinking about leaving.

If you're focused on hand flying a...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Sep 2006, 13:32
Replies: 22
Views: 17,661
Posted By petitfromage

Having spent many years teaching in pistons, jets...

Having spent many years teaching in pistons, jets and [variable flare engine off landings in]helicopters I must say that Ive never heard of Msr Jakobsen's profound technique.

Although I cannot...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Sep 2006, 11:34
Replies: 48
Views: 24,211
Posted By petitfromage

Taxes and Surcharges

Lets be fair, Cathay are not in the slightest bit shy when it comes to adding Taxes and Surcharges to all and sundry.....so its somewhat interesting to see that Oasis HKs T&S into LGW are more than...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Sep 2006, 10:17
Replies: 165
Views: 35,408
Posted By petitfromage

Coincidence?

Perhaps coincidence - perhaps not - but HK ATC has been running on rails all week.
Congrats to all involved in the dramatic recent improvement in/around HK.
ATC'ers and pilots alike...its been...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Sep 2006, 07:11
Replies: 27
Views: 6,845
Posted By petitfromage

Please remember that 0.001% of CX pilots post on...

Please remember that 0.001% of CX pilots post on Pprune and of them 90% are perenial moaners and groaners.

The grass is never greener in all respects. If you expect Cathay or Asia to be anything...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Sep 2006, 20:01
Replies: 9
Views: 3,768
Posted By petitfromage

An Airbus SOs roster is dependant upon whether...

An Airbus SOs roster is dependant upon whether you are 340 and 330 qualified or solely 340.

340 only (your first 18mths) is identical to the 744 SOs

If your 330 & 340 then expect 1 extra trip...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Sep 2006, 03:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,608
Posted By petitfromage

The most update and regularly updated info of...

The most update and regularly updated info of Cathay Pacific is Wikipedia.

Its posible that some of their rumours are incorrect but I their facts are far better than the Cathay website and also...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Sep 2006, 03:18
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By petitfromage

TruBlu go and see Denly (3/F) ask to see your 'P...

TruBlu go and see Denly (3/F) ask to see your 'P File'.
It has all the info and marks from your interviews, psyc test, sim etc

You'll either be pleased with your sparkling intelligence or slink...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Sep 2006, 03:09
Replies: 58
Views: 9,782
Posted By petitfromage

Not to mention the time "wasted" for each pit...

Not to mention the time "wasted" for each pit stop along the way.
More like a city bus run than an airline that once3 proudly lourded its quality of service.
Cathay has 5th Freedom rights out of...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Sep 2006, 02:52
Replies: 30
Views: 7,067
Posted By petitfromage

British guy that joined after me had something...

British guy that joined after me had something like 700hrs and no multi at all when he did his 2nd interview.
He also had a few thousand hours in choppers.

Even though he passed the tests,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2006, 09:12
Replies: 30
Views: 4,979
Posted By petitfromage

FO, 5yrs in the company, A330/A340. 780hrs in...

FO, 5yrs in the company, A330/A340.
780hrs in last 12mths.

AUD$204,499 .....nett (ie: after tax)
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Jul 2006, 15:45
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By petitfromage

You wont get in without a solid sim ride. End of...

You wont get in without a solid sim ride. End of story.
The interview is obviously important and so is the team exercise.

Psyc Test & Maths Test are not singularly important. They only back-up...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Jul 2006, 15:27
Replies: 13
Views: 6,003
Posted By petitfromage

1/F Hutchison House. (Talina) 10mins, limited...

1/F Hutchison House. (Talina)
10mins, limited English - no time to chat.
Old school with plenty of Hustler Mags
$140

Peel St
Old time, proper Barber
No frills, next to no English....
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Jul 2006, 15:16
Replies: 4
Views: 4,009
Posted By petitfromage

You Dream: Take the interview and politely state...

You Dream: Take the interview and politely state that you'd like to be considered for DEFO as well.
Most people do! Carol/Kelly will give you an honest idea of if you are suitable in terms of hours...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jul 2006, 19:14
Replies: 30
Views: 6,898
Posted By petitfromage

Not [U]necessarily[U] true in fact. If there...

Not [U]necessarily[U] true in fact.

If there is little or no airflow over the brakes then releasing the park brake can, in fact, reduce the rate of cooling, as the gap between the discs is tiny ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Jun 2006, 09:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
Posted By petitfromage

Sorry I dont understand what you mean by "styles...

Sorry I dont understand what you mean by "styles of flying"?

Rgds
PF
Forum: Middle East
12th Jun 2006, 18:47
Replies: 18
Views: 5,646
Posted By petitfromage

For nightstops anywhere this is always a good...

For nightstops anywhere this is always a good place to start:
www.worldsbestbars.com

DXB is hard to call now-a-days.
The Agency & Uptown Bar are good. Sho Chos has its goodnights. Also Bar360 at...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Jun 2006, 18:30
Replies: 33
Views: 5,891
Posted By petitfromage

Fair cop chaps. Perhaps the rhetoric was too...

Fair cop chaps.
Perhaps the rhetoric was too strong.

I find your points very interesting.
I still struggle to see that after 3yrs you hadnt asked your friends, hadnt had a look in the books or...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Jun 2006, 18:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,578
Posted By petitfromage

Didnt use discretion. Knocked it on the head...

Didnt use discretion.
Knocked it on the head and went home.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Jun 2006, 16:48
Replies: 33
Views: 5,891
Posted By petitfromage

The most junior FO on the seniority list has been...

The most junior FO on the seniority list has been in Cathay 3yrs and 10mths. Last week he was an SO.
There are 70 SOs with more than 3yrs in the company.

Whats your point? No ones been "inserted"...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Jun 2006, 13:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,578
Posted By petitfromage

Severe thunderstorms delayed all flights in/out...

Severe thunderstorms delayed all flights in/out of HK.

30% of the average June rainfall happened in about 6hrs yesterday.

The airways through Mainland China limited. Once the storms cleared...
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