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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Feb 2021, 12:55
Replies: 106
Views: 84,501
Posted By MainDude

No problem. I'll take your job. Gladly.

No problem. I'll take your job. Gladly.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Jan 2021, 10:41
Replies: 22
Views: 25,253
Posted By MainDude

It's a matter of time that market forces would...

It's a matter of time that market forces would favour more efficient operators then. Don't expect those salary levels to last.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2019, 16:06
Replies: 23
Views: 15,095
Posted By MainDude

There appears to be a misalignment of incentives...

There appears to be a misalignment of incentives in this industry.

Case A: If pilots are paid variable flight pay, then pilots themselves are driven to maximise their availability. If pilots think...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Feb 2019, 10:59
Replies: 53
Views: 38,787
Posted By MainDude

Well said. That's the bottom line if the...

Well said. That's the bottom line if the "numbers" won't budge.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Feb 2019, 00:24
Replies: 1
Views: 4,065
Posted By MainDude

Why would any pilot want autonomy in decision...

Why would any pilot want autonomy in decision making? Let the airline do the thinking - if it goes wrong, it's their responsibility.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Jan 2019, 11:20
Replies: 383
Views: 519,859
Posted By MainDude

Confused. What does this have to do with HKA?

Confused. What does this have to do with HKA?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Jan 2019, 08:15
Replies: 383
Views: 519,859
Posted By MainDude

The first sensible thing I've read on this thread...

The first sensible thing I've read on this thread for ages. Thank you.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2018, 13:36
Replies: 2
Views: 3,965
Posted By MainDude

That makes sense, thank you!

That makes sense, thank you!
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2018, 13:21
Replies: 2
Views: 3,965
Posted By MainDude

Decoding Japanese METARs

Anybody know what the items "1ST005 4ST010 7AC100" mean in the remarks section of the METAR below?

RJCC 121100Z 34015KT 9999 FEW005 SCT010 BKN100 M03/M05 Q1013 RMK 1ST005 4ST010 7AC100 A2993
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Nov 2018, 07:39
Replies: 20
Views: 16,912
Posted By MainDude

Facts can be so misleading, where rumors, true or...

Facts can be so misleading, where rumors, true or false, are often revealing. - Hans Landa (Inglorious Bastards)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Sep 2018, 12:59
Replies: 145
Views: 108,802
Posted By MainDude

Just curious: What's the chance that Cathay will...

Just curious: What's the chance that Cathay will give the Singapore Airlines (SQ) game a go?

Around 2012, SQ sacked 76 expat captains. The background at the time, was something along the lines...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Sep 2018, 10:44
Replies: 383
Views: 519,859
Posted By MainDude

Going through agency might be better as HR would...

Going through agency might be better as HR would probably be more responsive to them. 320 vs 330 depends on amount and type of experience. If you already have wide body experience, you’ll probably...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2018, 03:04
Replies: 79
Views: 45,670
Posted By MainDude

Don't for a second think, they won't bring their...

Don't for a second think, they won't bring their own. Step aside, work to be done.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Mar 2018, 07:56
Replies: 383
Views: 519,859
Posted By MainDude

The reason for the low upgrade success rate is...

The reason for the low upgrade success rate is unfortunately subjective. Those who fail say that they were failed unfairly for small things. It's not lack of systems knowledge. My personal guess is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Feb 2018, 09:34
Replies: 383
Views: 519,859
Posted By MainDude

Let’s see whether HKA pays bonuses. That’s the...

Let’s see whether HKA pays bonuses. That’s the acid test whether the company’s trend is positive or negative.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Nov 2015, 08:54
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,494,524
Posted By MainDude

It's marketing...

It's marketing...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Oct 2015, 10:52
Replies: 205
Views: 43,048
Posted By MainDude

As a pilot and instructor myself I would say yes,...

As a pilot and instructor myself I would say yes, pilots can be replaced by good technology.

For any abnormal event, we train pilots to follow procedures. Some abnormal events have defined...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2015, 10:08
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,494,524
Posted By MainDude

A321 full load would have been fine at FL320...

A321 full load would have been fine at FL320 (32,000 feet) so that's probably not the issue.

Angle of Attack probes probably also not an issue in a dry climate. Sand damage or poor maintenance...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Sep 2014, 15:32
Replies: 20
Views: 16,977
Posted By MainDude

Where's the page gone...

Damn,

The page Unemployment among Singaporean Pilots ~ The Frequent Flyer http://www.sg-flight.com/2014/06/unempolyment-among-singaporean-pilots.html?spref=fb has been removed.

Does anyone...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jul 2014, 14:54
Replies: 20
Views: 5,031
Posted By MainDude

Depends on where the sim is standing, and who is...

Depends on where the sim is standing, and who is servicing it. There is a vast difference between building rentals and the hourly cost of maintenance engineers in Singapore vs. USA... It's not a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jul 2014, 12:52
Replies: 4
Views: 2,227
Posted By MainDude

Is Tigerair circling the drain?

Just a question...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2014, 06:11
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,180,954
Posted By MainDude

This is the ADSB information from FlightRadar24 ...

This is the ADSB information from FlightRadar24

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By2H_61RvkllSDRnNzhoNU8xUUU/edit?usp=sharing
Forum: Tech Log
16th Oct 2013, 15:52
Replies: 75
Views: 26,662
Posted By MainDude

I'm stupefied about some of the nonsense that has...

I'm stupefied about some of the nonsense that has been written on this thread.

Airbus have made many comments at instructor symposiums that they purposefully stay out of this debate. The books...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Apr 2013, 12:51
Replies: 38
Views: 10,842
Posted By MainDude

There's always the less glamorous Tiger job round...

There's always the less glamorous Tiger job round the corner...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Apr 2013, 12:45
Replies: 13
Views: 12,110
Posted By MainDude

And you haven't read the bit about "idle-factor"....

And you haven't read the bit about "idle-factor". I bet your company has set 0.0
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jan 2013, 14:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,062
Posted By MainDude

Nothing wrong with our MPL guys. They do as...

Nothing wrong with our MPL guys. They do as they're told and are willing to learn, which is more than I can say for the experienced guys...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2012, 01:45
Replies: 1,460
Views: 410,350
Posted By MainDude

Got to wait for the fat cats to saunter off as...

Got to wait for the fat cats to saunter off as the milk gets sour. In the mean time Jet Star will take the scraps
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2012, 01:03
Replies: 9
Views: 5,399
Posted By MainDude

Changi... That's Singapore Airlines territory :-)...

Changi... That's Singapore Airlines territory :-)

Air New Zealand has 330min with B777, saw a Boeing video all about it. There's also some info here:
Boeing to Offer up to 330-Minute ETOPS on 777...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Feb 2012, 15:11
Replies: 992
BMI
Views: 349,920
Posted By MainDude

Oh wow, thanks. Tried that already, and saw...

Oh wow, thanks. Tried that already, and saw there's not much history out there. Asked someone, much better. Interesting.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2012, 05:10
Replies: 992
BMI
Views: 349,920
Posted By MainDude

Whats the history here...

Too lazy to go search what happened... Could anyone please tell me what factors lead to bmiR's demise before DLH arrived?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Oct 2011, 06:00
Replies: 2
Views: 2,921
Posted By MainDude

Tiger Singapore

I've just done the assessment, got in & am busy with line training with Tiger Singapore.

My view, you have to view Tiger Singapore and Tiger Australia separately. Most of the threads on PPRuNe...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Feb 2011, 07:57
Replies: 754
Views: 326,107
Posted By MainDude

Wise words darkroomsource! Finally someone is...

Wise words darkroomsource! Finally someone is making sense here
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Dec 2010, 07:07
Replies: 1,705
Views: 975,523
Posted By MainDude

500 hours A320 is enough to get in, how much...

500 hours A320 is enough to get in, how much total time do you have, and do you have full ATPL?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Nov 2010, 21:37
Replies: 11
Views: 7,419
Posted By MainDude

SunEx is also hiring outside of InterCockpit -...

SunEx is also hiring outside of InterCockpit - there's a contact email on PPJN
SunExpress jobs, payscales and entry requirements. (http://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/jobs/SunExpress) send them your cv...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2010, 21:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Posted By MainDude

No, the German LBA only accepts ICAO language...

No, the German LBA only accepts ICAO language tests done in Germany. We did ours with Martin Rulffs (our Airlaw instructor at InterCockpit) - was something like €50 & we did it at the InterCockpit...
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