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Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2022, 00:59
Replies: 19
Views: 4,786
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

What I would like to know, is my graduation from...

What I would like to know, is my graduation from Fort Rucker, 23 March 1979, invalid, now that it is Fort Novosel? The thousands of Aviators who proudly graduated from Fort Rucker will their...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2022, 03:21
Replies: 604
Views: 1,072,892
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Regarding the Utube video interview by Sky sNews:...

Regarding the Utube video interview by Sky sNews:

Byron Bailey offering his two cents worth. Pffft! The guy is a media junkie, seeking fame, fortune, and mostly relevance. You mean simple business...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st May 2022, 03:11
Replies: 604
Views: 1,072,892
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

ATC Watcher wrote: The very sad thing is that...

ATC Watcher wrote:
The very sad thing is that everyone around him knew he had lost it, his girl friend, his parents , his brother , his psychiatrist and most of the dozen of doctors he consulted in...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th May 2022, 08:45
Replies: 604
Views: 1,072,892
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

China Eastern 737-800 MU5735 accident March 202

When I was flying in China, the crew would typically comprise of a very junior First Officer and a slightly less junior First Officer, trained in either the US or Australia. They would return to...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2022, 08:15
Replies: 604
Views: 1,072,892
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

So, I served as a Captain flying Boeing 747-400,...

So, I served as a Captain flying Boeing 747-400, 747-300, 747-200, 737-800 and 737-700, a former lowly US Army helicopter pilot - No Cat Shots. I have landed on ships, but in helicopters (at night)....
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2021, 08:05
Replies: 94
Views: 19,781
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Shaun, I enjoyed a career spanning 36 years,...

Shaun,

I enjoyed a career spanning 36 years, in Aviation, before retirement. I started as an Army helicopter pilot, flying the Bell Iroquois. It took twenty years after graduating Army flight...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2021, 04:08
Replies: 121
Views: 27,741
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

You do realize the duties on the flight deck of a...

You do realize the duties on the flight deck of a two-person aircraft are divided into "Flying Pilot" or "Pilot Flying" and "Non-Flying Pilot" or "Pilot Monitoring" . . . So, the PF does not have to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2021, 04:04
Replies: 121
Views: 27,741
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

You do realize the duties on the flight deck of a...

You do realize the duties on the flight deck of a two-person aircraft are divided into "Flying Pilot" or "Pilot Flying" and "Non-Flying Pilot" or "Pilot Monitoring" . . . So, the PF does not have to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2021, 03:58
Replies: 121
Views: 27,741
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

So, one fine day, flying GA, after lunch with the...

So, one fine day, flying GA, after lunch with the boys, a fellow Pilot from a competing Charter company dashed out to his aeroplane, rushed the preflight, tookoff, next thing I heard was a faltering...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2021, 01:50
Replies: 121
Views: 27,741
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

And, therein lies the problem

Put the sole of your size 10½ on the rubberized STAB TRIM wheel.

If the STAB TRIM is running away one direction or the other, what do you do? Sit there with your thumb up and locked and say, "Gee,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2021, 12:42
Replies: 121
Views: 27,741
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Under Investigation - Boeing 737 Max - Liz Hayes

Please permit me to blow my horn, just a bit. I mean the likes of Byron Bailey spruiks himself as an Aviation Expert, but what is the largest aircraft has he flown as a Captain? I believe his career...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2020, 00:53
Replies: 130
Views: 47,790
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Australian SAS Report

Well, that's that, tried, judged, and convicted on PPRUNE. Pffft!

Kind of like folks who write "as if" authoritatively about Aviation matters on this forum who are not even Pilots or Aircraft...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2020, 03:44
Replies: 156
Views: 43,210
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Jim, you made excellent points. Blame-shifting...

Jim, you made excellent points. Blame-shifting does not resolve the Pilot-in-Command is ultimately responsible and is the Final Authority. The Pilot-in-Command is the only one who can and should...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Aug 2020, 08:38
Replies: 156
Views: 43,210
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Further Information

Is it fair to say we still do not know definitively the cause of the accident?

It has been speculated that conditions reported as foggy or misty at the time of the crash with visibility of 2.5...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th May 2015, 08:57
Replies: 35
Views: 12,937
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

10 feet

I would assume then you are:

flying a Cropduster?


Maybe Border Protection.
If so, hopefully the folks in the rusty boats will duck their heads, if you're flying at 10 feet above the water. ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2015, 11:28
Replies: 35
Views: 12,937
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Resident Expert Bob the Aussie

I am guessing one pilot lacked the right stuff . . . Refer to the photo.

You seem to hint at being an expert, Bob.

So, illuminate us.

How high was the camera above the water, that took the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2015, 07:35
Replies: 35
Views: 12,937
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Re-read my post

http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/5993306-3x2-940x627.jpg

""Mayday, mayday, mayday. We have a plane in the water. Plane in the water at [coordinates] 43 14 147 50. This is Mistraal. Mistraal," she...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2015, 05:08
Replies: 35
Views: 12,937
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Cessna 172 VH-PFT

http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/5993306-3x2-940x627.jpg


"The audio appears to be Jacinta Cooper, the Tasmanian skipper of Mistraal, contacting race control.

"Mayday, mayday, mayday. We have...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2015, 00:30
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,643,516
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Threat Error Management = nouveau Crew Resource Management

Regarding my earlier post regarding German DLR Pilot Selection Psychological Battery DLR - Institute of Aerospace Medicine - Personnel Selection...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2015, 11:04
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,643,516
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

German DLR Pilot Selection Psychological Battery -B.S.!

How effective do you think it was?

The Germans took the old-fashioned military Flight Aptitude and Skills Test and made a REAL science of it and, what does it really and truly prove?
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2015, 10:06
Replies: 34
Views: 31,816
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

ANG + IASCO = Breach of Contract

It was six months from the time we were notified that we got the job, before we actually started.

Then, notified that our date of contract for pay purposes would be the date of our Visa issuance....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2015, 07:58
Replies: 139
Views: 62,448
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Qantas B747-438 City of Canberra retired . . .

For a replete write-up and tribute, please visit:

http://www.wingslapper.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8206&p=57271
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Jul 2011, 12:22
Replies: 16
Views: 10,790
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Hainan Airlines Assessment

A$$hole organisation. Very unprofessional Stay Away!

How about being attracted to Hainan Airlines by one precis and then before the Assessment has been completed being given another contract...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Nov 2010, 01:35
Replies: 30
Views: 8,002
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Flying jobs in China require experienced Expat Captains

China needs experienced expat Captains, due to phenomenal growth in the Aviation Industry.

I have been employed, in China, as a Boeing 737-800/700 Captain 3.5 years, for Shanghai Airlines.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Aug 2007, 18:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,825
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Best Advice Available on PPRUNE

expatpilot4life,

Stay away or make contact with those already employed, to get the straight scoop!!! All else is smoke and mirrors, games, and misrepresentation of the facts, especially dealing...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd May 2007, 12:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,908
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Shenzhen Airlines

Anyone have any current contact details, name, telephone, fax, email, for Chief Pilot and HR Manager?

The website is Chinese and takes hours to navigate seeking a glimmer of hope for some useful...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2006, 20:20
Replies: 36
Views: 4,928
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Points made and taken

Bellfest

I appreciate your advice. From my earlier post:

Three and a half years no right-to-work status, during a ridiculously long drawn out process to obtain Permanent Residency, whilst...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2006, 09:23
Replies: 36
Views: 4,928
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Huh?

206av8

I am not sure I know where you are coming from.

I do not believe I owe anyone an apology. Why? Rather, I feel Fat Bass turd owes me an apology.

As stated, though the truth may be...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2006, 05:35
Replies: 36
Views: 4,928
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Not naive, just hungry

206av8

Three and a half years no right-to-work status, during a ridiculously long drawn out process to obtain Permanent Residency, whilst fighting a pedantic obstructionist bureaucracy, such as...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2006, 05:54
Replies: 36
Views: 4,928
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

One standard

Let's be clear.

I harbour no grudge against anyone.

Aviation is in bad shape, in Australia. It is up to each of us to make improvements wherever possibile, for our future, even if it means...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2006, 23:43
Replies: 36
Views: 4,928
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Unbalanced Commercial Realities putting lives at risk

Fellow Aviators

I was invited out to dinner by the owner and Chief of Maintenance, my first night in town, when they denigrated the pilots. I made up my mind from that moment to either interview...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2006, 12:17
Replies: 36
Views: 4,928
Posted By FWRWATPLX2

Call me Mr. Integrity or plain stupid

Fellow Rotor Heads

To set the record straight, after 11 days on the job as the new Chief Pilot, I gave Fat Bass turd, the Ship's Captain, an ultimatum, either comply with the Company Operations...
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