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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Nov 2010, 09:32
Replies: 594
Views: 100,282
Posted By Swift6

Qff - I had the same problem last year. Spoke to...

Qff - I had the same problem last year. Spoke to Avdata who put me forward to the rottnest island authority who directed me back to Avdata - love a good run around.

In the end I told Avdata to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2010, 10:22
Replies: 51
Views: 9,561
Posted By Swift6

Shirjoc, the internet at Cloudbreak isn't that bad

Shirjoc, the internet at Cloudbreak isn't that bad
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Sep 2010, 22:21
Replies: 23
Views: 6,419
Posted By Swift6

Loving the second photo down - that guy in the...

Loving the second photo down - that guy in the pilots uniform looks like he's running after the Cirrus thats just got airborne!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2010, 02:37
Replies: 51
Views: 11,235
Posted By Swift6

Titan - No I didn't put on my application that I...

Titan - No I didn't put on my application that I could start immediately.

I knew one of the candidates already and I got to know one of the other candidates prior to the interview.

I can see...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2010, 05:23
Replies: 51
Views: 11,235
Posted By Swift6

Ok its' time to lay this one to rest. By...

Ok its' time to lay this one to rest.

By doing this I would hope that those reading will show some respect for me by not taking my part in this thread any further.

By replying I am interested...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2010, 22:27
Replies: 112
Views: 18,763
Posted By Swift6

Beaver - I must be branded for life then. ...

Beaver - I must be branded for life then.

At least he didn't ask what movie would be played on board! Then it would have been a choice between Jumanji or Twister!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2010, 11:10
Replies: 112
Views: 18,763
Posted By Swift6

Twenty minute flight to Newman in a Baron - a...

Twenty minute flight to Newman in a Baron - a miner asks "What meal will you be serving today?"

I was so taken back I couldn't think of anything funny to say I just cracked up laughing!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2010, 10:50
Replies: 26
Views: 7,672
Posted By Swift6

Hey Tid, 7p's it is indeed I stuffed that...

Hey Tid,

7p's it is indeed I stuffed that one up!

I spent too much time checking for typos.

Swift
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Mar 2010, 20:47
Replies: 26
Views: 7,672
Posted By Swift6

Roxychick - if you want to go in unprepared thats...

Roxychick - if you want to go in unprepared thats fine. For a lot of people this may be the job they have wanted since they were just young kids. Remember the 5 P's - Proper Prior Preparation...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Nov 2009, 21:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,509
Posted By Swift6

Theres a locked gate. I flew in a few years ago...

Theres a locked gate. I flew in a few years ago when Clive was operating the helicopter school. Not sure if he is in action anymore.

It is a private field you would need to arrange for someone to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Oct 2009, 04:26
Replies: 15
Views: 8,038
Posted By Swift6

I'm quite surprised to hear that there was an...

I'm quite surprised to hear that there was an airstrip at one stage in Mt Colah. Its' a shame the freeway took it out! I never heard anyone talking about it but there was an army barracks at one...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2009, 06:18
Replies: 47
Views: 11,082
Posted By Swift6

The strip at Cloudbreaks certainly wide enough...

The strip at Cloudbreaks certainly wide enough for an A320 but there would need to be some strengthening of the pavement to handle the weight of them. I'm not sure TODR etc..
The pavement struggles...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2009, 01:45
Replies: 47
Views: 11,082
Posted By Swift6

UFO- It would take more than an A320 to get the...

UFO- It would take more than an A320 to get the amount of people that work at Cloudbreak out on one flight!

When I worked out of there they were almost up to 3 flights a day monday-friday.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2009, 00:30
Replies: 46
Views: 6,757
Posted By Swift6

Hang on, isn't Bombay now named Mumbai?

Hang on, isn't Bombay now named Mumbai?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2009, 06:06
Replies: 306
Views: 233,385
Posted By Swift6

Interpolating this example step by step.

I had a bit of trouble with interpolation to begin with but it made sense after a while.

**This is how I do it, it seems to make sense to me perhaps someone else has a less confusing way of doing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2009, 09:37
Replies: 90
Views: 21,579
Posted By Swift6

JetX, That just about sums it up. I recently lost...

JetX, That just about sums it up. I recently lost my job thanks to the bloody 'GFC' and believe me, you don't know what you've got till its' gone! I've done some amazing things in my short time in GA...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Feb 2009, 05:48
Replies: 52
Views: 73,833
Posted By Swift6

For $450 000 US a year I'd definately fly his jet...

For $450 000 US a year I'd definately fly his jet and drive his car! I'm pretty sure it would be better than the car I presently own!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2009, 23:58
Replies: 46
Views: 10,458
Posted By Swift6

From what I hear there were people in Broome...

From what I hear there were people in Broome before Christmas. And I know there are many more people waiting now. Its' all about making a good impression but don't over do it.
The days of arriving...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
20th Jan 2009, 21:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,385
Posted By Swift6

We used Takeflite at my old company - its from NZ...

We used Takeflite at my old company - its from NZ and because they are small they listen to you ideas for improvement. Aircraft Management Services | Airline Booking Software | Airline Software |...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2008, 09:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,482
Posted By Swift6

What ever you do don't mention your a pilot!!!...

What ever you do don't mention your a pilot!!! You have no interest in aircraft whatsoever! :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Nov 2008, 22:35
Replies: 16
Views: 5,237
Posted By Swift6

Its' all about finding a way around things! ...

Its' all about finding a way around things!

When I did work experience in 1998 (in NSW) you could only fly on RPT services! I knew Qantas would be quite restrictive. So I organised work experience...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2008, 07:38
Replies: 25
Views: 5,004
Posted By Swift6

From the Boeing available aircraft website.

It looks like 16 B717's are available for lease somewhere in the world, newer ones too. So there may be some truth to the rumor.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Oct 2008, 23:56
Replies: 19
Views: 2,401
Posted By Swift6

Alliance F50

I'm not sure about the F-50 in Perth but an Alliance F-50 will be flying Port Hedland - Cloudbreak and back once a day. Due to a lack of accommodation on site.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2008, 00:51
Replies: 371
Views: 114,879
Posted By Swift6

Tail flap?

Sky news was reporting last night a malfunction with the aircraft's Tail flap? You gotta love the top notch reporting!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2008, 10:14
Replies: 29
Views: 5,037
Posted By Swift6

Garmin GPS Map 60

The Garmin GPS Map 60 is what I use as a backup its' a non aviation one but I program the waypoints into the GPS via my laptop. Easy as. It even has a CDI.

I picked mine up in Singapore a few...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2008, 03:41
Replies: 23
Views: 4,557
Posted By Swift6

Arnellis, They say they want 850TT but they have...

Arnellis, They say they want 850TT but they have employed pilots with bare cpl mecir etc... No harm in trying

Swift
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2008, 23:46
Replies: 24
Views: 13,953
Posted By Swift6

Did anyone catch just how good a pilot Matthew...

Did anyone catch just how good a pilot Matthew McConaughey is? He managed to fly the aircraft for a couple of minutes with full back stick!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2008, 12:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
Posted By Swift6

I haven't been there in years but for those that...

I haven't been there in years but for those that haven't been its' absolute heaven!
If you love airplanes and are looking for something do on a Saturday, its' only around an hour and a halfs drive...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2008, 00:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,390
Posted By Swift6

My experience

I got my first start on a Station a few years back. It depends on what your after if you've got your heart set on working on the land then go for it! It'll be extremely tough but rewarding.

Me on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jun 2008, 04:01
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,375,521
Posted By Swift6

I didn't think they'd bother sealing it. A...

I didn't think they'd bother sealing it.

A mate of mine was in the circuit at Cape Leveque only to hear another aircraft at the same position in the circuit - Turns out the other bloke was at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jun 2008, 02:52
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,375,521
Posted By Swift6

Cape Leveque - North of Broome. Does anyone know...

Cape Leveque - North of Broome. Does anyone know if they went ahead and sealed it?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th May 2008, 23:52
Replies: 25
Views: 3,321
Posted By Swift6

Right on Metro man

I agree with you Metro man; I remember reading a similar quote in a book on LCC's a few years back.

Swift6
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2008, 23:05
Replies: 107
Views: 78,016
Posted By Swift6

Opal Air - give it a miss

Opal air is still around as far as I know, up to last year anyway. Based in Coober Pedy. The pay is well below the award, you'll need a second job. and if you don't have 5 hours in a C172RG and C210...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2008, 10:52
Replies: 125
Views: 34,572
Posted By Swift6

A very sad day, I am greatful for having...

A very sad day,

I am greatful for having known him. He gave myself and others at the Scouts so much of his time. Without him I wouldn't have been able to start flying when I did. When he was in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2008, 03:00
Replies: 1
Views: 578
Posted By Swift6

www.flightexperience.com.au

There's a B737NG fixed base sim at Darling Harbour. At the moment the majority of their work is for people with interviews/sim rides.
They have a package for that I believe.

There'd be some...
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