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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Jan 2024, 23:20
Replies: 73
Views: 27,480
Posted By Veruka Salt

Some came back. Bit of a stretch to call it...

Some came back. Bit of a stretch to call it countless. As a % of those who left, the number of returnees is minuscule. I sure as f@ck won’t be one of them.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Jan 2024, 16:59
Replies: 1,146
Views: 1,046,685
Posted By Veruka Salt

I’m with you longhaul. The 350’s I flew had dual...

I’m with you longhaul. The 350’s I flew had dual HUDs. SOP required their use for all takeoffs and landings. At night, I couldn’t get the dimness low enough for my liking and found it quite...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2023, 00:33
Replies: 445
Views: 128,111
Posted By Veruka Salt

That’s what I’m thinking too Salivi. The ‘visual’...

That’s what I’m thinking too Salivi. The ‘visual’ part of the SFO approaches is really for traffic identification/separation purposes due narrow runway spacing (very well explained by earlier...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Aug 2023, 18:43
Replies: 36
Views: 16,219
Posted By Veruka Salt

I actually thought the HKFP article was spot on,...

I actually thought the HKFP article was spot on, & no doubt 1400 + other CX escapees would think so too.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Jul 2023, 15:03
Replies: 281
Views: 185,995
Posted By Veruka Salt

70K/mth rents you approx 1500sq ft.

70K/mth rents you approx 1500sq ft.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2023, 17:48
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,699
Posted By Veruka Salt

The only US carrier with a major presence in the...

The only US carrier with a major presence in the Sth Pacific is United. So, using them as an example.

1. Why would they establish a base in an outport? If they did, it would have to be crewed from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2023, 17:15
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,699
Posted By Veruka Salt

Not happening.

Not happening.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Mar 2023, 19:41
Replies: 108
Views: 67,716
Posted By Veruka Salt

Magenta, unsure from your post if you're...

Magenta, unsure from your post if you're referring to salaries at CX, or in the US. In case it's the US:

None of the majors require 401(k) deductions - it's straight direct contribution (by the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2023, 22:00
Replies: 32
Views: 10,524
Posted By Veruka Salt

I’d be very surprised if that happens. We’re not...

I’d be very surprised if that happens. We’re not short of applicants (UAL), & ALPA would fight hard against it.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Oct 2022, 01:53
Replies: 80
Views: 37,755
Posted By Veruka Salt

Hear hear!

Hear hear!
Forum: Tech Log
1st Sep 2022, 20:31
Replies: 23
Views: 5,160
Posted By Veruka Salt

We did it on A330 & 340, but not the 350.

We did it on A330 & 340, but not the 350.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2022, 04:15
Replies: 32
Views: 8,374
Posted By Veruka Salt

I was flying the A330 at the time (not JQ). ...

I was flying the A330 at the time (not JQ).

The ‘TOGA Tap’ was titled ‘Go Around from Intermediate Altitude’ in our manuals, and was an Airbus approved procedure.

However, why anyone would do...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2022, 14:10
Replies: 42
Views: 14,505
Posted By Veruka Salt

That story was perpetuated by CX 777 drivers...

That story was perpetuated by CX 777 drivers alarmed at losing their hallowed ULH turf to the 350. The 350 is actually less payload limited on 16 hr JFK sectors than the 77W, especially the -1000.
Forum: North America
5th Apr 2022, 15:31
Replies: 91
Views: 56,791
Posted By Veruka Salt

I don’t earn 20K/mth after tax (PICs do), but nor...

I don’t earn 20K/mth after tax (PICs do), but nor do I know any CX CN who does now (consistently). I didn’t - even with transition expat housing - and was on one of the busy fleets. No LEP does. And...
Forum: North America
4th Apr 2022, 21:56
Replies: 91
Views: 56,791
Posted By Veruka Salt

Garbage Sam. As a former CX Captain now working...

Garbage Sam. As a former CX Captain now working for a non-major US outfit, I suggest you widen your research.

I currently earn just shy of my wonderful POS 18 CN salary, but my family’s QOL has...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jan 2022, 05:36
Replies: 360
Views: 193,473
Posted By Veruka Salt

Best advice ever - Flight ‘Suggesters’ not ...

Best advice ever - Flight ‘Suggesters’ not Flight ‘Directors’
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Nov 2021, 03:08
Replies: 59
Views: 41,196
Posted By Veruka Salt

Plenty of CX guys currently doing Atlas...

Plenty of CX guys currently doing Atlas interviews from the comfort of their HK homes.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2021, 02:37
Replies: 14
Views: 7,670
Posted By Veruka Salt

About as similar as A330/A350 mixed flying I’m...

About as similar as A330/A350 mixed flying I’m familiar with.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Nov 2021, 03:32
Replies: 242
Views: 137,182
Posted By Veruka Salt

For anyone with an E3 visa or US Residency there...

For anyone with an E3 visa or US Residency there are OUTSTANDING job opportunities.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Oct 2021, 03:36
Replies: 16
Views: 11,450
Posted By Veruka Salt

Nice try ‘rona. The particular cargo airline is a...

Nice try ‘rona. The particular cargo airline is a 14 CFR Pt. 121 operation with Pt. 117 FTLs (airline standard). Look it up. The Regs are accessible online.

Some great ex-CX folk there loving life...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Oct 2021, 21:09
Replies: 232
Views: 60,944
Posted By Veruka Salt

767-300 ER with the CF6-80 donks. Best 185T...

767-300 ER with the CF6-80 donks. Best 185T fighter jet ever.
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2021, 18:36
Replies: 32
Views: 19,324
Posted By Veruka Salt

Better not to say left/right as causes confusion,...

Better not to say left/right as causes confusion, particularly for aft-facing cabin crew. Recent Airbus amendment removed left/right from evacuation order for this reason.

What is it with folk...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Sep 2021, 06:37
Replies: 51
Views: 29,885
Posted By Veruka Salt

Confirmed at Fleet Forum yesterday. 8 pilots & 16...

Confirmed at Fleet Forum yesterday. 8 pilots & 16 cabin crew at PB.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Sep 2021, 03:09
Replies: 179
Views: 88,619
Posted By Veruka Salt

Carol, an airline surviving as a fraction of its...

Carol, an airline surviving as a fraction of its former size won’t lead to speedier commands, despite the resignations. Probably the opposite.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2021, 00:08
Replies: 11
Views: 4,902
Posted By Veruka Salt

I recall a QF767 losing an engine on takeoff out...

I recall a QF767 losing an engine on takeoff out of SYD due an Apex Bit finding its way into bleed ducting. Sneaky little things.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Jul 2021, 05:49
Replies: 31
Views: 23,278
Posted By Veruka Salt

And confirmed by MH & SB today that yes, KPL was...

And confirmed by MH & SB today that yes, KPL was one of the 3, & yes it’s a lease return.

I like my sources more.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Jul 2021, 11:28
Replies: 31
Views: 23,278
Posted By Veruka Salt

Not what MLO said. But maybe the Regos have...

Not what MLO said. But maybe the Regos have changed. Who cares!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Jul 2021, 23:45
Replies: 31
Views: 23,278
Posted By Veruka Salt

The 3 x 777's brought back from Alice yesterday:...

The 3 x 777's brought back from Alice yesterday: 1 (-KPL) is a lease return, the other 2 are off to XMN for cargo conversion.

There's an uptick in pax demand at the back end of summer for...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Jul 2021, 23:31
Replies: 143
Views: 67,339
Posted By Veruka Salt

Good past Gnadenburg. But to be fair, the CX...

Good past Gnadenburg. But to be fair, the CX exchange pilot we sent you was hardly our finest. Hence why he’s spent most of his CX career hiding in management roles;)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Jul 2021, 23:26
Replies: 18
Views: 9,422
Posted By Veruka Salt

You can’t be forced into a closed loop - it...

You can’t be forced into a closed loop - it requires your consent to waive certain provisions of the FTLs (2 in 14 etc), as you are consenting to take your G days downroute.

Hence the consent form.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2021, 09:28
Replies: 96
Views: 26,171
Posted By Veruka Salt

Or your mates at Cathay get quarantined in a...

Or your mates at Cathay get quarantined in a HOTEL ROOM for 5 WEEKS. Despite being fully vaccinated. And Hong Kong having done vastly better at COVID than Australia. Go figure.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2021, 22:19
Replies: 42
Views: 12,390
Posted By Veruka Salt

Cats & dogs (up to a certain size) are allowed in...

Cats & dogs (up to a certain size) are allowed in cabin on plenty of airlines. Off the top of my head: American, Air Canada, Thai, Turkish, Lufthansa …….
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jun 2021, 08:18
Replies: 91
Views: 35,410
Posted By Veruka Salt

Avinthenews Av, both the 330 & 350 have auto...

Avinthenews

Av, both the 330 & 350 have auto TCAS. It literally just flies the RA.

Auto Emerg. Descent on the 350, simple version: press AED button, pull speedbrake. If you don’t respond to a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Jun 2021, 07:54
Replies: 91
Views: 35,410
Posted By Veruka Salt

I think you’re right.

I think you’re right.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2021, 14:49
Replies: 264
Views: 99,891
Posted By Veruka Salt

Iced up probes aren’t a problem in the 350. But I...

Iced up probes aren’t a problem in the 350. But I take your point.
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