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Forum: Tech Log
28th Dec 2010, 10:09
Replies: 3
Views: 6,351
Posted By J D

Thanks for the quick reply...makes perfect sense...

Thanks for the quick reply...makes perfect sense to me now. I think I may be able to win a few bar bets with that one.

Cheers,
JD
Forum: Tech Log
28th Dec 2010, 06:52
Replies: 3
Views: 6,351
Posted By J D

Field Elevation in hPa

I was looking at some Jeppesen Approach Plates from the Middle East and noticed field elevation was defined by hPa in the briefing strip but in feet on the plan view.... can someone explain this to...
Forum: Middle East
8th Nov 2010, 12:08
Replies: 16
Views: 3,883
Posted By J D

Ok..sorry didn't mean to be funny or offend...how...

Ok..sorry didn't mean to be funny or offend...how about Expats?
Forum: Middle East
8th Nov 2010, 11:58
Replies: 16
Views: 3,883
Posted By J D

Etihad Pilots

I'm trying to answer a question for my boss.

What percentage of pilots on Etihad are from the West i.e. US/Europe/NZ/Aus etc?

Cheers,
JD
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2009, 15:38
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By J D

There are plenty of companies here in the US that...

There are plenty of companies here in the US that promise a guranteed interview after completeing their training course....BS!... All you achieve is a sh!tload of debt and not enough income to have a...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2009, 15:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,364
Posted By J D

Quite a few folks in the US remember how the...

Quite a few folks in the US remember how the military was treated during Vietnam. And regardless of their politcal views, they want to show the troops that they and their familes are appreciated for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Nov 2009, 13:38
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By J D

"Hmmmm, the RNZAF seems to be a preferred Airline...

"Hmmmm, the RNZAF seems to be a preferred Airline Aviation Training Organisation....."

This very true in the US.... Military trained pilots are often hired with much fewer hours just based on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2009, 01:21
Replies: 17
Views: 4,636
Posted By J D

Hey Viper... From another yank..it will be...

Hey Viper...

From another yank..it will be a long hard road. An easier way (but not by much) is to fall in love and marry a nice Aussie girl. I know of an AF pilot who did just that and he wont...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2008, 02:51
Replies: 11
Views: 3,455
Posted By J D

Agree with Juliet, 1 engine out is no big deal...

Agree with Juliet, 1 engine out is no big deal even in those smelly old 4 bladed models. ( I flew H-1's) I had 2 engines caged once in the litterbox and the mighty herk got us home safe and sound....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2008, 23:48
Replies: 16
Views: 1,117
Posted By J D

Hi Retro PM Sent, SSF...good to see you...

Hi Retro PM Sent,

SSF...good to see you again, it looks like things are progressing well for you.

I am currently in NZ, having just finalized my PR! What a relief!

Cheers,
JD
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Apr 2008, 20:14
Replies: 9
Views: 943
Posted By J D

Legalapproach has got it right! Do yourself a...

Legalapproach has got it right! Do yourself a favor and get yourself the noise attenuating earplugs. I use and reccomend these. I have shot on average 500 12ga rounds weekly on the skeet range as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2008, 02:07
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By J D

Thanks for the info. I'll be in Invercargill next...

Thanks for the info. I'll be in Invercargill next month and was planning on stopping by to get some testing info for the ATPL exams. Please tell Tony D. JD and Karen said hello.

Cheers,
JD
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2008, 21:15
Replies: 22
Views: 2,498
Posted By J D

So you can't make an appointment and walk away...

So you can't make an appointment and walk away with your new medical same day. Unless of course some issues are found, then all bets are off.

I just did my NZ Class 1 here in the states and found...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2008, 03:18
Replies: 24
Views: 2,301
Posted By J D

If you fly for Air NZ you will be based in NZ. ...

If you fly for Air NZ you will be based in NZ. Airline Pilot Central lists information from many international airlines regardless of their hiring practices.

Cheers,
JD
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Mar 2008, 03:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,015
Posted By J D

Like others have said it is certainly possible...

Like others have said it is certainly possible but like the others have said you must meet the mins plus have citizenship or permanent residency in NZ or Aus, a long process in itself.

Just...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2008, 23:29
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By J D

Southern Wings

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any experiences with Southern Wings in Invercargill. I'm also looking for a contact number other then their 0800 number.

Thanks for any insight and help....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Feb 2008, 19:16
Replies: 19
Views: 5,355
Posted By J D

Good Luck Mayfly! Hopefully I'll have an...

Good Luck Mayfly! Hopefully I'll have an interview on my side of the Tasman before too long. Got a couple of calls from the "right folks" recently. I just need to get my stuff converted...now trying...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2008, 21:00
Replies: 83
Views: 14,115
Posted By J D

When I went through USAF Pilot training years ago...

When I went through USAF Pilot training years ago "Fear, Sarcasm and Ridicule" was the standard instructional technique. Going through pilot training was treated like a right of passage. You just had...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jan 2008, 15:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,565
Posted By J D

I have a several friends flying for Air NZ, both...

I have a several friends flying for Air NZ, both domestic and long haul, and everyone of them talk very highly of the company and their fellow pilots. I guess it is just like most any airline...both...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Dec 2007, 13:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,055
Posted By J D

Thanks for the response. It would be hard to...

Thanks for the response. It would be hard to imagine them going to the East Coast. I could certainly see DFW. In any case its good to see them considering more routes, signs of a healthy company!
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2007, 13:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,055
Posted By J D

Exactly as I heard it. Good news for us wannabes....

Exactly as I heard it. Good news for us wannabes. Hiring to increase come July/August.

Flyby...any idea what US destination might be added?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Dec 2007, 19:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,055
Posted By J D

Air NZ adding routes

I heard Air NZ is adding routes to Beijing. Expansion is good!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jun 2007, 17:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,041
Posted By J D

Glad I took the later 747 flight...

Glad I took the later 747 flight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th May 2007, 02:01
Replies: 21
Views: 3,378
Posted By J D

Thanks for the responses. I don't know of any...

Thanks for the responses. I don't know of any provision here that allows for command practice. So I will just be safe and not claim any on any applications I fill out.

Thanks again for the help!!...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th May 2007, 03:31
Replies: 21
Views: 3,378
Posted By J D

Thanks 27/09!! I have never heard of that before,...

Thanks 27/09!! I have never heard of that before, but if I were to make an educated guess I would have been in the ballpark.

We certainly don't have anything like that over here...just PIC/SIC. I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th May 2007, 02:53
Replies: 21
Views: 3,378
Posted By J D

PIC vs Command Practice

I have noticed on different applications they ask you break out your time by total PIC /
Co-Pilot and Command Practice. What is the difference between PIC and Command Practice?

Thanks in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2007, 03:43
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By J D

Stonybrook ATPL Air Law Prep?

I am looking for any contact information for this or any other ATPL Air Law Prep. I am about to start the process of converting my ATP to an ATPL and any advice would be very much appreciated.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2007, 02:13
Replies: 27
Views: 4,314
Posted By J D

Great example of CRM working like it should...got...

Great example of CRM working like it should...got to meet Capt Al Haynes at one of our squadron safety meetings....great presentation!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Sep 2006, 12:06
Replies: 21
Views: 2,786
Posted By J D

Outstanding read. Thanks for taking the time to...

Outstanding read. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with us.

Cheers,
Maj D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2006, 15:17
Replies: 35
Views: 5,340
Posted By J D

FANTASTIC!

As a crusty USAF Pilot it was great to follow along as this post and flight developed! Kudos to you Mr Wombat35. I for one thank you for stoking Mr. Wannabe's already strong desire to get involved in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2006, 13:33
Replies: 54
Views: 9,184
Posted By J D

Acrochic.... I could not agree with you more!...

Acrochic....
I could not agree with you more! New Zealand and its people are the best you will find anywhere. In fact, I was so impressed I married one. I hope that when I retire from the AF in a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jul 2006, 18:11
Replies: 54
Views: 9,184
Posted By J D

What a great gesture!!! Mr Wannabe...I...

What a great gesture!!!

Mr Wannabe...I would love to hear how your flight went. It sounds like you have a great ride in store for you. Please give us the full report.

Cheers,
JD
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2006, 17:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,886
Posted By J D

Have to say it's always fun to see a "too cool...

Have to say it's always fun to see a "too cool for school" media type abused. :ok: We took a local newspaper reporter along on a Herk 18 ship low-level. This guy happened to be very anti military and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2006, 23:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By J D

Perfect

Thanks for the info and PM's. All good info and very much appreciated.

Cheers,
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2006, 12:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By J D

Thanks for the help

Thanks 24/09 and 123567 for the assistance.
I should meet the hour requirments easily so it looks like I need to get started prepping for the Airlaws exam and a checkride. It's been almost 10 years...
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