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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2020, 03:50
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,103,524
Posted By fmcinop

Well it helps when you operate on either...

Well it helps when you operate on either Government subsidised routes or government protected monopoly routes without competition. Of course they haven't made a loss. They have no competition.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2019, 00:48
Replies: 108
Views: 39,698
Posted By fmcinop

Because pilots have very short memories. A number...

Because pilots have very short memories. A number of years ago AIPA tried to muscle in on Jetstar and promised the world. The end result is that AIPA are there to represent QF pilots and they will...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2019, 00:39
Replies: 274
Views: 246,821
Posted By fmcinop

The 777 is making money whilst the A330 has done...

The 777 is making money whilst the A330 has done nothing but bleed it from day one. My bet is the A330'w will depart the business within the next few years.

Unfortunately when they quote...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2018, 01:20
Replies: 24
Views: 10,995
Posted By fmcinop

The company didn't close anything. Virginetics...

The company didn't close anything. Virginetics was hosted by an Ex- virgin Pilot who has been trying to offload it for years. It was costing him money to keep it running.

Short of us actually...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2017, 02:55
Replies: 30
Views: 14,086
Posted By fmcinop

On your IOS device turn off Javasript in advanced...

On your IOS device turn off Javasript in advanced settings under Safari.

This seems to stop all annoying pop ups whilst on Pprune.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2015, 12:21
Replies: 12
Views: 8,649
Posted By fmcinop

I think people are confusing Loss of Licence and...

I think people are confusing Loss of Licence and income protection here.

They are not the same thing and are both designed for different purposes.

I personally don't believe they are...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2013, 20:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,768
Posted By fmcinop

Mr Buzzy is correct. There is no use...

Mr Buzzy is correct.

There is no use monitoring anything other than Inv and TR3. inv mast caution is inhibited in flight and TR3 is the only TR actually measured off the TR. TR 1 and TR2 are...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Nov 2013, 11:36
Replies: 20
Views: 4,477
Posted By fmcinop

It's been almost 5 years since I flew one but I...

It's been almost 5 years since I flew one but I seem to recall all those SIDS and stars being in there. In fact I don't ever recall not being able to locate one. The data base was the same as the 737...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2013, 10:25
Replies: 15
Views: 7,257
Posted By fmcinop

The 777 does not have the end offset at waypoint...

The 777 does not have the end offset at waypoint X function that the 737 has.

The offset light is impossible to miss though. There is no was you would miss it.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2013, 09:31
Replies: 3
Views: 5,028
Posted By fmcinop

The 737 FMC in a lot of respects is far more...

The 737 FMC in a lot of respects is far more advanced than that of the 777. There are a number of useful function used often on the 737 that just aren't available on the 777.

On the 737 there is a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jun 2013, 06:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,697
Posted By fmcinop

Jack, you sound like you made the right choice...

Jack, you sound like you made the right choice for you going the ATC road.

Likep may find he/she also prefers ATC. Having spent half my life away from home I can see the appeal. If he/she...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2013, 21:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,697
Posted By fmcinop

It would be wonderful if it were that easy. The...

It would be wonderful if it were that easy. The RAAF is not an easy gig to crack and the failure rate of those who actually make it to pilots course is not small either. I don't know about REX or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2013, 10:01
Replies: 41
Views: 9,321
Posted By fmcinop

Min wage. One of the most level headed,...

Min wage.


One of the most level headed, well thought out post I've seen in a while. With people like you in VANZ, I'm sure a good working relationship can evolve between all groups.

You...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2013, 06:09
Replies: 41
Views: 9,321
Posted By fmcinop

No Australian Pilot would be stupid or selfish...

No Australian Pilot would be stupid or selfish enough to demand all the Pacific flying back to the detriment of NZ crew. If they did they would be taken out back a spoken to in a firm manner before a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2013, 00:45
Replies: 41
Views: 9,321
Posted By fmcinop

If it were all one sided the VAA guys would all...

If it were all one sided the VAA guys would all be at the top and everyone else would be down the bottom. VANZ would also not have any command priority.

Many VAA F/O's don't feel all warm and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2013, 20:55
Replies: 41
Views: 9,321
Posted By fmcinop

Life unfortunately is unfair. Where does it...

Life unfortunately is unfair.

Where does it all stop?

I was at the company EBA meeting in 2003 ( i think from memory) where Godfrey stood up in front of the pilot group and told us we were...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2013, 11:21
Replies: 41
Views: 9,321
Posted By fmcinop

Not really incorrect at all. VANZ had a...

Not really incorrect at all.


VANZ had a number of pilots transfer to VAI. None of these pilots have had any 2008 date recognized under integration. Not a single one.. That door had also been...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2013, 08:05
Replies: 41
Views: 9,321
Posted By fmcinop

What the? Any pilot employed into VAA will...

What the?

Any pilot employed into VAA will be on current VAA terms and conditions. Any pilot employed into VAI will continue to be on VAI terms and conditions and not some B scale VANZ contract. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2013, 01:45
Replies: 41
Views: 9,321
Posted By fmcinop

So why do the VANZ pilots feel they have been...

So why do the VANZ pilots feel they have been hard done by and shafted (yet again supposedly)?


As I see it they have more to gain out of the deal than anyone else.

With bypass pay for VAI...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2013, 21:55
Replies: 41
Views: 9,321
Posted By fmcinop

Under the VAA/VAI/VANZ integration policy the...

Under the VAA/VAI/VANZ integration policy the VANZ pilots have not been sold out at all!

Prior to the agreement, all operations were effectively silo'd, meaning neither group had any rights to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2013, 20:49
Replies: 76
Views: 33,115
Posted By fmcinop

According to the EBA poll running on Virginetics,...

According to the EBA poll running on Virginetics, 72% yes and 28% No. This poll have been quite accurate in the past so it will be interesting to see how close it is this time round?

Irrespective...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2013, 20:02
Replies: 56
Views: 19,593
Posted By fmcinop

The domain is not owned by a management pilot...

The domain is not owned by a management pilot anyway. It's owned by a 737 F/O who helped set up the original Virginetics when he was a CRFO on the 777.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2013, 10:16
Replies: 56
Views: 19,593
Posted By fmcinop

You complete fools. The so called management...

You complete fools.

The so called management pilot that some are questioning, is one of the nicest blokes you will ever meet. He is certainly not one to dig up dirt and use it to screw you.

He...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2013, 02:47
Replies: 56
Views: 19,593
Posted By fmcinop

Some poster are extremely bold when they post...

Some poster are extremely bold when they post under an alias. They happily cast accusations and spread Non factual rumors most of which they would not do under their own name.

Most pilots on the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Feb 2013, 23:50
Replies: 67
Views: 16,953
Posted By fmcinop

10.23.8.1 AWIS is the only time it's at...

10.23.8.1

AWIS is the only time it's at pilots discretion due to the nature of the measuring device, however the Captain must still be as sure as possible a successful approach and landing can be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2013, 12:01
Replies: 67
Views: 16,953
Posted By fmcinop

It all depends on the reported visibility.

It all depends on the reported visibility.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2013, 07:52
Replies: 67
Views: 16,953
Posted By fmcinop

We use the approach ban on all approaches not...

We use the approach ban on all approaches not just low vis cat II cat III approaches. Both domestic and international arms of Virgin now have approach bans on all approaches. It is not restricted to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2013, 19:11
Replies: 67
Views: 16,953
Posted By fmcinop

Yes it is. Stupid phone spelling auto correct....

Yes it is. Stupid phone spelling auto correct. Every time you type a word it changes it to what it thinks it should be.

It was supposed to be "Approach Ban"!

If the airport is closed, you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2013, 11:21
Replies: 67
Views: 16,953
Posted By fmcinop

A TTF would also indicate the presence of an...

A TTF would also indicate the presence of an approved meteorologist who would determine, survey and report the weather conditions and not the safety guy in a hilux.
With most airlines adopting...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jan 2013, 09:22
Replies: 34
Views: 25,316
Posted By fmcinop

I think from memory flight planning was an entire...

I think from memory flight planning was an entire week or maybe a week and a Half..

It was tough all right.. Not only did we do all subjects in 4 weeks, we sat all exams over 2 days back to back....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2013, 20:43
Replies: 34
Views: 25,316
Posted By fmcinop

Beg, borrow or steal the money and do the AFT...

Beg, borrow or steal the money and do the AFT full time course.

I did it in '97 and admitting it was the most difficult and stressful 4 weeks of my life (until the 777 command), in the end, all...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2013, 19:34
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By fmcinop

I remember flying Canberra to Perth every year...

I remember flying Canberra to Perth every year back in the 80's during the Christmas Holidays.

The cost of an Apex fare around $1200. Compassionate fares were not much cheaper. I remember flying...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Dec 2012, 10:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,402
Posted By fmcinop

I had 787 added to my licence last renewal, but...

I had 787 added to my licence last renewal, but had to email licensing and request it! It was added at the same time as the instrument renewal so no additional charge.

It's a bit pointless though,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2012, 02:28
Replies: 1,450
Views: 630,400
Posted By fmcinop

I think you will find that the AFAP and VIPA...

I think you will find that the AFAP and VIPA represent Australia pilots only. The first proposal is an AFAP one and the next will come from VIPA. VANZ will have to fight their own battle through...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Nov 2012, 07:10
Replies: 1,450
Views: 630,400
Posted By fmcinop

Devil Ok. Let me make it clear hopefully this time. ...

Ok. Let me make it clear hopefully this time.

It may be in the international document but there is also a consultation clause. When the EBA was voted on both unions sent out letter confirming...
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