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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2022, 12:28
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,147,010
Posted By Derfred

This video discusses Putin's EMP option from...

This video discusses Putin's EMP option from about the 20:20 minute mark - for example a high altitude burst over Brussels would take out components of the electrical grid and critical infrastructure...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd May 2022, 04:11
Replies: 36
Views: 13,014
Posted By Derfred

Wasn't Albanese the architect of Sydney Airport's...

Wasn't Albanese the architect of Sydney Airport's ridiculous legislation that still hampers airport efficiency to this day?
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd May 2022, 04:02
Replies: 32
Views: 8,411
Posted By Derfred

So Airbus have failed to learn from Jetstar?

So Airbus have failed to learn from Jetstar?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2022, 16:52
Replies: 172
Views: 65,171
Posted By Derfred

Well, historically, one has a crew rest and one...

Well, historically, one has a crew rest and one doesn't. It was never a problem until some-one manufactured a narrow-body jet with huge fuel tanks and no crew rest, and a collective of accountants...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2022, 15:06
Replies: 43
Views: 19,219
Posted By Derfred

And we pay less than a chippie. If you have...

And we pay less than a chippie.

If you have proven that you can’t cut a 45 degree mitre, you might still meet the high standards required by ASA.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2022, 12:52
Replies: 172
Views: 65,171
Posted By Derfred

Not sure what the difference is “widebody vs...

Not sure what the difference is “widebody vs narrowbody”. It obviously makes a difference to QF because they are currently asking narrowbody pilots to do flying that they wouldn’t dream of asking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2022, 11:36
Replies: 172
Views: 65,171
Posted By Derfred

Don’t know why this discussion has turned to...

Don’t know why this discussion has turned to salary. QF are happy with the salary, they already said that.

The negotiations are about rostering rules.

So most of the above arguments can be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2022, 13:37
Replies: 687
Views: 367,136
Posted By Derfred

Close. (my bold) ...

Close.

(my bold)

https://simpleflying.com/qantas-plans-finalize-domestic-airbus-order-mid-2022/
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2022, 08:03
Replies: 132
Views: 35,244
Posted By Derfred

That must be why AS shot through to VA

That must be why AS shot through to VA
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2022, 04:27
Replies: 687
Views: 367,136
Posted By Derfred

Who said anything about complaining? The...

Who said anything about complaining?

The point was made that pilots are leaving for better jobs with better coin and/or better location.

If the employer wants to keep them, then the employer...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2022, 04:12
Replies: 132
Views: 35,244
Posted By Derfred

Probably because QF is the only mob attempting to...

Probably because QF is the only mob attempting to significantly increase capacity within the timeframe of a week or so. I believe that until recently, JQ and VA have been running at higher (relative)...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2022, 10:34
Replies: 0
Views: 1,644
Posted By Derfred

Australia cancels MQ-9B Reaper

Seems strange for Oz to be cancelling the Reapers. They also kept it very quiet - this didn't seem to make it into the local media at all.

Justification appears to be to divert the funds into the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2022, 01:20
Replies: 35
Views: 13,351
Posted By Derfred

Yeah, that sounds more like a Bonza B737MAX...

Yeah, that sounds more like a Bonza B737MAX route...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2022, 13:13
Replies: 59
Views: 19,240
Posted By Derfred

I agree with your post except for these last 2...

I agree with your post except for these last 2 bits:


- an error got through a few slices of swiss cheese. That probably happens more often than most realise in all professional safety-critical...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2022, 09:10
Replies: 84
Views: 28,480
Posted By Derfred

Military diplomacy - never make a threat you...

Military diplomacy - never make a threat you aren’t prepared to carry out?

Even Putin hasn’t made that mistake yet, as far as I can see.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2022, 08:27
Replies: 59
Views: 19,240
Posted By Derfred

There are 2 categories of pilots: 1. those...

There are 2 categories of pilots:

1. those who criticise the errors of others; and
2. those who think “that could be me tomorrow”, and continually strive to learn and improve.

I occasionally...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2022, 13:10
Replies: 81
Views: 12,606
Posted By Derfred

I had a similar Captain in my early days. I...

I had a similar Captain in my early days.

I always thought I would “save that quote” for when I became a Captain.

By the time I became a Captain, I am happy to report, the quote has never...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2022, 04:23
Replies: 386
Views: 91,174
Posted By Derfred

That is, ironically, probably the best argument...

That is, ironically, probably the best argument for a class D tower.

If introducing class D would decrease the capacity or efficiency of the airport, then it most certainly should not be class G,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2022, 08:15
Replies: 386
Views: 91,174
Posted By Derfred

Yes, everyone does. That’s the problem.

Yes, everyone does. That’s the problem.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2022, 08:08
Replies: 398
Views: 181,026
Posted By Derfred

Is Virgin looking for an IR manager? I’ll make...

Is Virgin looking for an IR manager? I’ll make sure NS is made aware of the “opportunity”.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Mar 2022, 16:26
Replies: 134
Views: 90,439
Posted By Derfred

Having read over 100 responses on this thread, I...

Having read over 100 responses on this thread, I don't think I saw a single response saying anything along the lines of "wow, that could have happened to me".

Pilot training obviously has a long...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Mar 2022, 18:47
Replies: 24
Views: 7,477
Posted By Derfred

Why is everyone flying around non-EDTO?

Why is everyone flying around non-EDTO?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2022, 13:22
Replies: 49
Views: 16,507
Posted By Derfred

For what it’s worth, I think I can speak for the...

For what it’s worth, I think I can speak for the majority of the pilots, cabin crew, and other front line QF employees, that what you experienced as a customer (I prefer the term “passenger”), is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2022, 12:14
Replies: 64
Views: 17,172
Posted By Derfred

While you all discuss whether or not it is risky...

While you all discuss whether or not it is risky for Qantas to fly its aircraft through Russian airspace at this point in time, Qantas have now conducted a security analysis and decided it is not...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Feb 2022, 11:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,235
Posted By Derfred

Swissair LX5200

Why is Swissair LX5200 flying all over northern Germany at FL150?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2022, 07:11
Replies: 64
Views: 17,172
Posted By Derfred

Obviously not regularly enough.

Obviously not regularly enough.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2022, 13:30
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,718,474
Posted By Derfred

Welcome back, Telfer. What have you been up to...

Welcome back, Telfer. What have you been up to whilst on LWOP? I’m guessing you made a lot of money as an industrial advocate.

Thank you for persuading all the S/O’s to take LWOP. If it hadn’t...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2022, 12:39
Replies: 64
Views: 17,172
Posted By Derfred

The Australian Prime Minister just criticised...

The Australian Prime Minister just criticised Vladimir Putin and announced heavy sanctions against Russia, and wealthy Russians connected to the Russian Government.

Qantas just announced that they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2022, 09:51
Replies: 81
Views: 24,551
Posted By Derfred

At the risk of digressing from LB’s post, which...

At the risk of digressing from LB’s post, which raises some very valid points about the documentary:

Reducing the throttle while in a steep descent with excess airspeed would not have solved the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2022, 09:19
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,718,474
Posted By Derfred

Sorry to be pedantic, but are you referring to...

Sorry to be pedantic, but are you referring to the ex-Cobham B717 National Jet now QF-subsidiary, or actually Cobham - who I believe only operate jets these days as FIFO E190’s and AMSA Challengers?...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Feb 2022, 08:30
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,718,474
Posted By Derfred

Qantas used to run cadetships. This is not one.

Qantas used to run cadetships. This is not one.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Feb 2022, 01:23
Replies: 907
Views: 356,696
Posted By Derfred

So to make NTL-MCY work they would need to...

So to make NTL-MCY work they would need to capture 50% of the market of all transport modes (including those who drive), and charge $113 average.

Bonza have stated fares of $50 average for short...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Feb 2022, 10:43
Replies: 907
Views: 356,696
Posted By Derfred

When was the last time somewhere like Albury saw...

When was the last time somewhere like Albury saw an RPT 737? The runway can take one (limiting), but can the population fill one?

If Jetstar has ignored the Albury-Sydney route all these years,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2022, 03:08
Replies: 264
Views: 32,134
Posted By Derfred

Very true! Except that AJ would want more...

Very true!

Except that AJ would want more than $20M for it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2022, 11:03
Replies: 150
Views: 34,407
Posted By Derfred

Ironically, you have just explained why they...

Ironically, you have just explained why they stopped reporting it, without even realising it.

They stopped reporting it because many people like GH and yourself will interpret that data as meaning...
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