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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Oct 2010, 08:31
Replies: 104
Views: 24,079
Posted By Cedar Tree

My lifestyle and quality of living was much...

My lifestyle and quality of living was much higher when I was 19 years old (vs in HK on housing package) flying small GA aircraft in northern Canada. 3 bedroom stylish condo which I owned, good car,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Sep 2010, 17:41
Replies: 4
Views: 3,073
Posted By Cedar Tree

Explosion!?

Just seen an explosion through the heavy rain in the west part of the harbor! Anybody have details? The light was immense for miles.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Aug 2010, 14:43
Replies: 20
Views: 5,021
Posted By Cedar Tree

Look up Hong Kong property & real estate - find...

Look up Hong Kong property & real estate - find Hong Kong apartments, flats, accommodation- Square-Foot (http://www.squarefoot.com.hk/) for leasing & ownership costs, HK is E for Expensive!!

If...
Forum: Canada
4th Aug 2010, 13:14
Replies: 2
Views: 3,003
Posted By Cedar Tree

It is a risky job, and the salaries should...

It is a risky job, and the salaries should dictate that. The reality is, an uneducated grocery store manager makes a significantly higher salary.

The Catain, T.W., had 26 years at Conair, flying...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Aug 2010, 12:38
Replies: 51
Views: 8,609
Posted By Cedar Tree

Take a look at the cost of rent in HK and you...

Take a look at the cost of rent in HK and you will quickly find your conclusion. Upgrade to JFO will be 5+ years. My advice, stay where you are and look at other options. Without housing in HK, after...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Jul 2010, 04:40
Replies: 18
Views: 5,353
Posted By Cedar Tree

25 June CX168

CX168 to depart on the 25th of June was also delayed 12 hours, departed the next day, both Capt and FO were "unfit for duty." A Capt was found, but no FO, so the company convinced the FO operating...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Jul 2010, 05:40
Replies: 18
Views: 6,958
Posted By Cedar Tree

Visual Detection Method?

Why hasn't Boeing or Airbus installed a video camera below in cargo to identify smoke visually, near the ducts? Surely there must be a way to get around these false alarms that are becoming a major...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Feb 2010, 15:54
Replies: 22
Views: 7,299
Posted By Cedar Tree

Whatever happened to dollar cost averaging and...

Whatever happened to dollar cost averaging and asset allocation, along with the other basics of investing?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Jul 2008, 08:01
Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Posted By Cedar Tree

https://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routes/routeinfo.aspx?i...

https://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routes/routeinfo.aspx?intLangID=1&searchtype=1&routenumber=n11&route=N11&routetype=N&company=5&exactMatch=yes
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Mar 2008, 22:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,324
Posted By Cedar Tree

COS08, also called "C Scale."

COS08, also called "C Scale."
Forum: Canada
22nd Feb 2008, 11:20
Replies: 3
Views: 3,091
Posted By Cedar Tree

They are worth every nickle. A few friends,...

They are worth every nickle. A few friends, myself included, all landed the job at the major airline we were interviewing for. My interview prep was done with a ex-Canadian Air Force pilot employed...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Jun 2007, 19:15
Replies: 96
Views: 20,355
Posted By Cedar Tree

It might be true...

After a few months here, I am understanding what everyone is talking about. It isn't perfect at CX, it'll take a lot of extra work to figure it out.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Mar 2007, 19:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,521
Posted By Cedar Tree

S/O on the 777 is used for flights to the Middle...

S/O on the 777 is used for flights to the Middle East. Not much varity for a 777 S/O right now in this job, but as the new ER's come online, S/O's will enjoy some new destinations.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Mar 2007, 04:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,888
Posted By Cedar Tree

All depends... some S/O's at CX are currently...

All depends... some S/O's at CX are currently getting interviewed for upgrade at 2 years 6 months. IMHO: <4 years.
Forum: Canada
18th Feb 2007, 19:49
Replies: 16
Views: 8,318
Posted By Cedar Tree

Instrument experience is essential as well. ...

Instrument experience is essential as well. Float and tailwheel time is required to fly Fireboss, CL215, & AT802 at Conair. Some are hired with only 2000 hours, others have 10,000 hours +.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Feb 2007, 09:27
Replies: 272
Views: 68,930
Posted By Cedar Tree

As online retail sales continues to climb, UPS,...

As online retail sales continues to climb, UPS, FEDEX and the Postal Service will have to deliver more and more packages. That is good news for drivers, pilots, airplane mechanics etc.

Home...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Feb 2007, 01:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By Cedar Tree

You'll have a great shot getting an interview...

You'll have a great shot getting an interview with that experience, so keep the updates going into CX.

Moving along into a regional airline (RJ, EMB, etc) will really increase your odds of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Feb 2007, 17:07
Replies: 73
Views: 10,338
Posted By Cedar Tree

The S/O life looks pretty good to me with lots of...

The S/O life looks pretty good to me with lots of days off. Why rush into the F/O short(er) haul flying? You'll just end up complaining about the roster.

If seniority determines skipper, then...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Feb 2007, 16:51
Replies: 20
Views: 8,504
Posted By Cedar Tree

Maybe it's time the pendulum swings the other...

Maybe it's time the pendulum swings the other way. Discount airlines are paying well these days, along with the growing pilot demand, I would hope we see a rise in pilot wages globally.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Feb 2007, 19:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By Cedar Tree

mrl979, Are you American? If so, you can...

mrl979,

Are you American? If so, you can find contract work flying N registered aircraft outside of Hong Kong.

There are operators that a offer rotational work schedule, with days off in...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Feb 2007, 16:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By Cedar Tree

If you cannot find work in HK initially, why not...

If you cannot find work in HK initially, why not find yourself some contract flying elsewhere to gain some more experience in an attempt to get on with CX? There are many operators out there that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Feb 2007, 16:08
Replies: 33
Views: 7,845
Posted By Cedar Tree

Oh yes, I heard that advice, didn't say I...

Oh yes, I heard that advice, didn't say I listened to it! :uhoh:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Feb 2007, 15:59
Replies: 18
Views: 3,724
Posted By Cedar Tree

Where do you suggest these conversations take...

Where do you suggest these conversations take place? Better find a way to hack airlinepilotcentral, we don't want ANY communication.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Feb 2007, 23:37
Replies: 33
Views: 7,845
Posted By Cedar Tree

Best advice I ever heard in aviation when I was a...

Best advice I ever heard in aviation when I was a fresh commercial pilot at age 19... "think company, not airplane."
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Feb 2007, 06:29
Replies: 18
Views: 3,724
Posted By Cedar Tree

Housing allowance is only provided in HK, my...

Housing allowance is only provided in HK, my understanding is up to approx $10k usd/mth for Captain.

The link doesn't include 13th month pay or the light ($400usd/ 2006) profit sharing. Per...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Feb 2007, 20:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,155
Posted By Cedar Tree

It appears to be around 7-8 months from first...

It appears to be around 7-8 months from first interview to course date. CX quite often over-estimates actual start dates.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Feb 2007, 18:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By Cedar Tree

Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your help!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Feb 2007, 18:11
Replies: 13
Views: 4,928
Posted By Cedar Tree

Speaking of freight, did you hear the CP/DFO from...

Speaking of freight, did you hear the CP/DFO from UPS called CX to give them a heads-up they are taking approx 50 CX pilots?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Feb 2007, 06:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By Cedar Tree

Thanks qanpulse!

Thanks qanpulse!
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2007, 23:51
Replies: 7
Views: 7,081
Posted By Cedar Tree

Thanks for the help everyone. This company,...

Thanks for the help everyone. This company, Avsoft have some great training products including an interactive software program that trains a pilot to use the A320 FMS/MCDU. They quoted there is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Feb 2007, 18:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By Cedar Tree

MCDU Differences bwt A320/330/340?

The only interactive software I can find for operating MCDU on a PC is for the A320 series. Anyone out there who knows or has experience on both types that can confirm the differences, if any?
...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2007, 18:38
Replies: 7
Views: 7,081
Posted By Cedar Tree

Thanks Floppy, I took a look at the McDoo...

Thanks Floppy,

I took a look at the McDoo product and it looks great. Honeywell says there is little difference in the MCDU bwt A320/330/340. Can anyone confirm this out there??
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2007, 15:07
Replies: 7
Views: 7,081
Posted By Cedar Tree

A340 MCDU trainer software for PC?

Does anyone know how I could get interactive software to operate an A340 MCDU on my PC? I do know it exists, but I am looking for it. As I have a ground-school date I am trying to get a head start...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Feb 2007, 20:38
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By Cedar Tree

Thanks for the explanation guys, it makes a lot...

Thanks for the explanation guys, it makes a lot more sense now! What about drift-down performance, with the 330 going to NZ/OZ it must be a huge factor with the increase in temps?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Feb 2007, 02:14
Replies: 13
Views: 4,928
Posted By Cedar Tree

Thanks Titan, but I was hoping to hear of more...

Thanks Titan, but I was hoping to hear of more expansion. I guess a new hire starting on the 340's as SO can expect their upgrade onto the 777's? I guess we'll see if CX moves on their options to...
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