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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Oct 2008, 09:30
Replies: 25
Views: 4,337
Posted By bob55

Anyone know if Brisbane Tower is short staffed? ...

Anyone know if Brisbane Tower is short staffed? I may be after a job there at some point in the near future. That or Cooly.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Sep 2008, 11:33
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,311
Posted By bob55

Hypothetically (for now), how competitive would...

Hypothetically (for now), how competitive would it be for a certain military controller with joint user experience to get a job at Brisbane Tower? (Ie - I know it's fairly easy to make the switch,...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Sep 2008, 07:17
Replies: 223
Views: 36,880
Posted By bob55

Anywhere in Temple Bar - if you want to see the...

Anywhere in Temple Bar - if you want to see the nightlife (highly recommended)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Sep 2008, 11:42
Replies: 28
Views: 5,719
Posted By bob55

It's a once off deal that only lasts 12 months -...

It's a once off deal that only lasts 12 months - this might buy them a very short amount of time to fix things but if they think they have solved the problem they're in for a nasty surprise in 12...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2008, 09:20
Replies: 32
Views: 4,803
Posted By bob55

I dare say when they retire the F-111s Brisbane...

I dare say when they retire the F-111s Brisbane will get the final flypast (as has been done for the 707s this year).

As it's the final flypast we could see a number in formation - 4 or maybe...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Aug 2008, 12:08
Replies: 28
Views: 5,719
Posted By bob55

What are the chances the Irish would employ a...

What are the chances the Irish would employ a RAAF controller with joint user experience but no ICAO license?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2008, 22:14
Replies: 167
Views: 48,988
Posted By bob55

Actually 12 RPT bays, and only 1 undergoing...

Actually 12 RPT bays, and only 1 undergoing works.

And there is no way they could get the 717 to the GA, it would destroy the taxiway. V is only rated to 22,000Kg.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2008, 03:27
Replies: 34
Views: 4,251
Posted By bob55

Really illustrates that the domestic market will...

Really illustrates that the domestic market will be Qantas vs Virgin, and Jetstar vs Tiger.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2008, 17:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,171
Posted By bob55

According to the ABC they were rebooked on JQ and...

According to the ABC they were rebooked on JQ and TR, with a 18-24 hour delay and free hotel in Darwin.

At least when JQ start MEL-DRW-SIN in April they will have two flights a day to SIN, so...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2008, 13:13
Replies: 31
Views: 3,911
Posted By bob55

Virgin, Jetstar and Tiger have all cancelled...

Virgin, Jetstar and Tiger have all cancelled their flights tonight. QFA from Sydney made it to DN but won't depart until 8am. Some of the Redeye flights will be coming in about lunch time tomorrow,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2007, 06:17
Replies: 397
Views: 55,822
Posted By bob55

1000 FT by the coast doesn't cut it for ATC...

1000 FT by the coast doesn't cut it for ATC standards. You'd need 1500FT by the coast, and only if the VFR was operating not above 500 FT and 1 mile east of the coast.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Dec 2007, 11:35
Replies: 29
Views: 3,343
Posted By bob55

You can still buy Duty Free UK to Ireland.

You can still buy Duty Free UK to Ireland.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2007, 22:10
Replies: 22
Views: 5,115
Posted By bob55

If this grounding is true I hope it happens after...

If this grounding is true I hope it happens after Christmas - I just had flashbacks of Christmas 2000 with Ansett.

If it doesn't I hope they have a few spare 747s or A330s, these flights are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2007, 12:36
Replies: 29
Views: 3,343
Posted By bob55

I would actually like to see a reduction of...

I would actually like to see a reduction of measures of AU/NZ citizens travelling to each others country.

We should model it on the EU, so that citizens of either country can travel with photo...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2007, 12:29
Replies: 397
Views: 55,822
Posted By bob55

Out of the three RAAF joint user bases (DN, TL...

Out of the three RAAF joint user bases (DN, TL and WLM) WLM is the only one still classified as a MIL airfield. Your compaints about being held may be valid at DN or TL, but the aggrement to set up...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2007, 23:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,905
Posted By bob55

The 787-10 is just about capable of operating DRW...

The 787-10 is just about capable of operating DRW - LHR direct. I wonder if this would be prefered to operating through SIN?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2007, 10:12
Replies: 63
Views: 11,136
Posted By bob55

DRW-SIN on JQ will set you back nearly $900...

DRW-SIN on JQ will set you back nearly $900 return. The same route on Tiger starts at around $350 return.

QF mainline used to charge $1050 return.

JQ is way overpriced on this route. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2007, 03:53
Replies: 52
Views: 7,527
Posted By bob55

Can somebody explain to me how Jetstar makes any...

Can somebody explain to me how Jetstar makes any money on the DRW - SIN route? Are all passengers connecting from Cairns?

The return fare with Jetstar is nearlly $900 whereas Tiger is about $350...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Mar 2007, 07:21
Replies: 581
Views: 105,744
Posted By bob55

It's pretty simple really. Once you remove...

It's pretty simple really.

Once you remove the fact that controllers need to be posted every few years, go on exercise & deployments, go on various courses, do shoots and fitness tests etc - you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2007, 15:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
Posted By bob55

With the recent paycut for RAAF ATCs,...

With the recent paycut for RAAF ATCs, (http://www.dfrt.gov.au/Statements/Statements%202006/Matter%209%20of%202006%20Statement%208%20February%202007.htm...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Nov 2006, 13:08
Replies: 22
Views: 3,927
Posted By bob55

No, it's not difficult at all. Would require...

No, it's not difficult at all. Would require either AIRDEF to cross train as ATC, or ATC to cross train as AIRDEF. The latter is probably the easier option, as ATC course is more than twice as long...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Nov 2006, 00:06
Replies: 22
Views: 3,927
Posted By bob55

Aptitude testing for Air Defence and Air Traffic...

Aptitude testing for Air Defence and Air Traffic are exactly the same - or at least they are now.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2006, 12:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,617
Posted By bob55

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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2006, 00:31
Replies: 39
Views: 7,801
Posted By bob55

Latest news (direct from CDR SRG) is that Navs,...

Latest news (direct from CDR SRG) is that Navs, Air Defence Officers and AEAs will all become Air Combat Officers.

And they will all wear wings, including the ground based Air Defence Officers.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2006, 23:32
Replies: 38
Views: 19,411
Posted By bob55

It is cheaper to fly and ship your car up than to...

It is cheaper to fly and ship your car up than to drive it, generally.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2006, 23:22
Replies: 12
Views: 1,617
Posted By bob55

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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2006, 13:57
Replies: 36
Views: 16,263
Posted By bob55

That would be because "ENVOY" is a 34SQN callsign...

That would be because "ENVOY" is a 34SQN callsign - and is not specific to an aircraft type.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Aug 2006, 04:43
Replies: 115
Views: 12,946
Posted By bob55

And they don't label us that already?

And they don't label us that already?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Aug 2006, 00:51
Replies: 115
Views: 12,946
Posted By bob55

I don't normally do this - but it's RAAF, not...

I don't normally do this - but it's RAAF, not RAFF.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Aug 2006, 12:38
Replies: 115
Views: 12,946
Posted By bob55

And people are forgetting one vital fact.... we...

And people are forgetting one vital fact.... we don't have any aircraft carriers! We can't build capabilities based on other defence forces. The F-111 refueling is one example - it's great when we...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2006, 12:21
Replies: 33
Views: 3,909
Posted By bob55

What's the MATS reference? As for more time...

What's the MATS reference?

As for more time in the books -you sound a lot like my OPS FLT CDR!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Aug 2006, 12:17
Replies: 115
Views: 12,946
Posted By bob55

I find that hard to believe - please give more...

I find that hard to believe - please give more details.

The F-111 never served with the USN, only the USAF and the hook is for the ground based BAK 12/14 system which is used by most Air Force...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2006, 03:09
Replies: 33
Views: 3,909
Posted By bob55

I shall look into this further. One...

I shall look into this further.

One important thing to note, is I quite often hear pilots on taxi give 'ammended POB' (Ie, different to the flight plan).

You would have to be sure 100% pilots...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2006, 13:42
Replies: 26
Views: 6,041
Posted By bob55

RAAF ATIS's double as AWIB when the tower is...

RAAF ATIS's double as AWIB when the tower is deactivated - as we get all the met instruments linked to the system and it's just a matter of putting dynamic fields into the ATIS (which won't need to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Aug 2006, 12:35
Replies: 115
Views: 12,946
Posted By bob55

I think we should get two squadrons of F-22s to...

I think we should get two squadrons of F-22s to replace the F-111s ASAP, and then hopefully get 3 squardrons of F-35s to replace the F/A-18s later on.

I personally don't like the idea of putting...
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