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Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
18th Jun 2006, 15:14
Replies: 21
Views: 2,947
Posted By skywerd

Pink Lady: I am now captain of the aircraft on...

Pink Lady:
I am now captain of the aircraft on which I fly. I had an extensive background in GA, having spent 10 years in GA, then leaving aviation altogether for 10 years. When I returned,...
Forum: Questions
18th Jun 2006, 14:52
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By skywerd

Hello Alphopper: I am not an ERAU grad, but I...

Hello Alphopper:
I am not an ERAU grad, but I fly with them all the time. I find that the ER grads are really sharp and very knowledgeable. The overall opinion of the industry at this point is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jun 2006, 21:19
Replies: 19
Views: 3,929
Posted By skywerd

May I throw a rabbit trail into this discussion? ...

May I throw a rabbit trail into this discussion?
I was just recommendations to UPS and am soliciting further recommendations.

UPS or CX?:bored:
Forum: Questions
16th Jun 2006, 21:15
Replies: 33
Views: 5,173
Posted By skywerd

Hey Champion: I assume you are speaking of a...

Hey Champion:
I assume you are speaking of a PA-28, or something that also has nosegear steering that is directly connected to the rudder. I have seen this happen many times, but must reiterate the...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
7th Jun 2006, 13:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,199
Posted By skywerd

I agree that there was a miscommunication. More...

I agree that there was a miscommunication. More and more places are using RNAV arrivals and departures, which are highly complex and often tax the crews and challenge our automation's ability to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Jun 2006, 14:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,585
Posted By skywerd

J32Drivr: Thanks for the info.! Incidentally,...

J32Drivr:
Thanks for the info.! Incidentally, USAirways, who services my local airport, does have CX listed as those eligible for cabin JS. I have not yet checked with Delta, who services our...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st May 2006, 19:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,585
Posted By skywerd

Ok, more details: 7000hr+ 45 year old regional...

Ok, more details: 7000hr+ 45 year old regional jet captain wondering if it is worth it to jump ship to direct entry FO as did a friend recently. Commuting difficult, but has been worth it so far....
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
30th May 2006, 18:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,585
Posted By skywerd

CX time off--how quickly does one progress?

Out of curiosity: I recently read that CX US freight schedules include only 8 days off a month initially. 1. How quickly does this change ? 2. Are schedules commutable at all?
Thanks,
Sky
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
19th May 2006, 17:16
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By skywerd

A US-Domestic Duty Time Question:

A coworker posted this on our pilot's website just today. Any input is much appreciated.
The post:

"Let's say a crewmember is scheduled for 8:00 of flying for 4, 2 hour flights during one duty...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th May 2006, 01:30
Replies: 17
Views: 1,483
Posted By skywerd

Yes, we do love the various approaches. Rwy 19 @...

Yes, we do love the various approaches. Rwy 19 @ DCA, while demanding, is really, really scenic from up front. Most of us really enjoy the various approaches, for instance, like the Expressway...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
3rd May 2006, 15:21
Replies: 15
Views: 3,193
Posted By skywerd

Age 22: Renewed my CFI with a CFII, after having...

Age 22: Renewed my CFI with a CFII, after having turned down an opportunity at age 20 with the same company. I did all my training at this full service FBO, beginning at age 14. I soloed there at...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd May 2006, 20:50
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By skywerd

Thanks for the great answers guys, especially...

Thanks for the great answers guys, especially yours, Scott. Thanks also for the input regarding YYZ. I believe this issue is clearly spelled out on the plates for YYZ, but then again, so are...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd May 2006, 14:57
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By skywerd

A Question regarding a technicality:

Departing Atlanta on runway 26L:
For those unfamiliar, Atlanta has 4 parallel runways. In this particular configuration, departures depart runway 27R and 26L and arrive on 26R and 27L.
Anyway: ...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
24th Apr 2006, 15:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,396
Posted By skywerd

I have been told that the correct answer to this...

I have been told that the correct answer to this particular question is: "Announce over the radio that you are missed approach."
At that point, captain is in position to land illegally or make the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Apr 2006, 21:09
Replies: 26
Views: 7,273
Posted By skywerd

Thanks J_M: The company I work for just got...

Thanks J_M:
The company I work for just got into CASS, so I am still a little vague about the details.
Jumpseat agreements: I checked with my USAirways gate agent where I live. He printed out a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Apr 2006, 01:48
Replies: 26
Views: 7,273
Posted By skywerd

Hey guys, 'still a little new here and still...

Hey guys, 'still a little new here and still testing the waters a bit. Let me get this right. Does Cathay not have jumpseat agreements with US carriers, or is this just an issue of cockpit...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Apr 2006, 20:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,200
Posted By skywerd

Thanks Na: In the meantime, I am awaiting reply...

Thanks Na:
In the meantime, I am awaiting reply from my medical examiner to see how this has played out. Since in the US, this particular issue is now at the discretion of the examiner, I am...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2006, 18:50
Replies: 52
Views: 14,928
Posted By skywerd

Don't look now, but the ERJ that I fly is very...

Don't look now, but the ERJ that I fly is very susceptible to lightning strikes. The company for which I work has had numerous lightning strikes.
On the ERJ, instruments are often affected, holes...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Apr 2006, 16:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,200
Posted By skywerd

Cathay Pacific Medical Question:

As a Cathay Pacific wannabee, I wanna ask a question before I get too far.
I have been holder of an American ATP since 1986. I am 45 years of age.
I recently developed a condition with "borderline...
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