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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
20th Aug 2013, 07:44
Replies: 3
Views: 2,179
Posted By weido_salt

"Do you honestly think it is different in other...

"Do you honestly think it is different in other places,......" In that part of the world? No. That part of the world covers a very large area indeed, on my calculations.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Aug 2013, 08:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,179
Posted By weido_salt

The second word of your title has prompted me to...

The second word of your title has prompted me to comment, not the first. Location, location, location.

As one who has done time down there I feel as I am in a position to give a balanced...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Feb 2013, 11:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,298
Posted By weido_salt

What a bunch of retards! You could...

What a bunch of retards!

You could emphasise everything said, with a wobbly head and the odd whiff of curry.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Nov 2011, 18:20
Replies: 38
Views: 7,794
Posted By weido_salt

I think the most dangerous thing in some cockpits...

I think the most dangerous thing in some cockpits in Indian registered aircraft are some of the indigenous crew. As mentioned previously, they have got rid of most of the experienced expats, through...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Nov 2011, 08:02
Replies: 46
Views: 17,559
Posted By weido_salt

drivethedash Reading your description how a...

drivethedash

Reading your description how a typical Indian employer treats it's expat staff, caused me to have a series of flashbacks, reminding me of my 2 year nightmare on the subcontinent....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Sep 2011, 08:36
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By weido_salt

"dgca oct 2011 attempt" Reading that title...

"dgca oct 2011 attempt"

Reading that title I had to open the thread. I was dissappointed it didn't say the DGCA were finally attempting to get their act together.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2011, 08:22
Replies: 62
Views: 29,421
Posted By weido_salt

There ya go. This is what happens when pilots...

There ya go. This is what happens when pilots haven't sat and passed the Indian Air Force medical examination. :}
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Aug 2011, 08:22
Replies: 53
Views: 32,493
Posted By weido_salt

Have the crew sat the Indian Air Force medical...

Have the crew sat the Indian Air Force medical examination? If not I would expect this to be relevant in the DGCA final report. :}
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jul 2011, 17:07
Replies: 31
Views: 6,092
Posted By weido_salt

vserian Good luck to the 20 year old. ...

vserian

Good luck to the 20 year old.

What does concern me a lot with a a F/o straight out of flying school in the RHS of any high performance or heavy aircraft, is this.

Are they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jul 2011, 04:36
Replies: 31
Views: 6,092
Posted By weido_salt

I agree reciprocation is a great idea. The...

I agree reciprocation is a great idea.

The ICAO validation process playing field could be leveled up.

Take the visa nonsense for eg., India, Australia to mention just 2, insist every...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Jul 2011, 03:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By weido_salt

Here...

Here (http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/current-affairs/foreign-pilots-to-be-phased-out-by-2013-dgca_564500.html) another reason to think again before taking a position on the sub continent.

...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jul 2011, 06:22
Replies: 301
Views: 48,243
Posted By weido_salt

"Ah! Why do we go back to the same story again." ...

"Ah! Why do we go back to the same story again."

Why do you lot just keep rolling over and take it? How much shafting do you people need to actually get up off your a:mad:s and do something about...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jul 2011, 04:40
Replies: 301
Views: 48,243
Posted By weido_salt

The existence of this thread alone, is a perfect...

The existence of this thread alone, is a perfect illustration the DGCA is a mess. There is very little transparency. The fact there are over 190 posts indicates they are not getting the message to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Jun 2011, 15:41
Replies: 15
Views: 5,617
Posted By weido_salt

Wingsup I prefer the US system to the...

Wingsup

I prefer the US system to the European system of training. The US simplify things as much as possible, The Europeans tend to want to complicate things.

Ever heard of KISS?

Also...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Jun 2011, 03:43
Replies: 23
Views: 5,633
Posted By weido_salt

"he failed for a squint !!" Yet they will...

"he failed for a squint !!"

Yet they will pass an Indian who is a heavy drinker and smoker.

This medical nonsense does not end at the initial. You have to sit 2 Indian medical examinations...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Jun 2011, 11:13
Replies: 23
Views: 5,633
Posted By weido_salt

Broken is correct in what he suggests The...

Broken is correct in what he suggests

The pass criterion for the Indian Air Force medical pass, is not available to the general public. Therefore it is secret. If it is secret, it is sinister.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jun 2011, 07:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,261
Posted By weido_salt

Well that fits. If the DGCA cant trust...

Well that fits.

If the DGCA cant trust themselves to issue licenses without a backhander, how on earth are they in a position to trust other authorities?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jun 2011, 04:30
Replies: 301
Views: 48,243
Posted By weido_salt

The DGCA are not recognising a lot of things. ...

The DGCA are not recognising a lot of things.

For validation purposes they don't recognize an FAA licence among others, for validation purposes. You see they don't recognise the medical...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th May 2011, 05:27
Replies: 28
Views: 7,306
Posted By weido_salt

My gut tells me not to rule out sever icing. ...

My gut tells me not to rule out sever icing.

It appears the aircraft was unable to maintain an altitude given by ATC.

Looking at the the prop, my guess is it was under power when the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th May 2011, 14:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,421
Posted By weido_salt

I am surprised, you seem surprised. Nothing,...

I am surprised, you seem surprised.

Nothing, repeat nothing would surprise me whatever these imbecles come up with. They don't, after all recognise anyother ICAO licence medical.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th May 2011, 13:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,421
Posted By weido_salt

Not quite right. Other countries, E.G.,...

Not quite right.

Other countries, E.G., Aust, NZ, UK, USA etc., who run the sausage factories do not require citizenship to hold one of their licenses and exercise the privileges, which many...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th May 2011, 05:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,678
Posted By weido_salt

Yes and don't forget to mention, the new local...

Yes and don't forget to mention, the new local rule of two extra medical examinations per year. These will be conducted by the Indian Air Force, (on top of your own license medical) and being jabbed...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Apr 2011, 03:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,475
Posted By weido_salt

PT6A Good, sanity at last. It is also...

PT6A

Good, sanity at last. It is also refreshing to see some outfit, apart from a few individuals, actually grow a set of testicles and make a stand against this total nonsense.


Broken
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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Apr 2011, 16:51
Replies: 5
Views: 3,475
Posted By weido_salt

Tell your mate to save himself a whole lot of...

Tell your mate to save himself a whole lot of trouble and stay away. Don't sit the stupid medical under any circumstances.
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Apr 2011, 12:47
Replies: 14
Views: 4,689
Posted By weido_salt

Regardless of what your company policy is, don't...

Regardless of what your company policy is, don't bring your pax to India and expect to take them home again, even with visa's.

The bureaucracy is totally insane to say the least. Even crews are...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Apr 2011, 11:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,671
Posted By weido_salt

My sympathy with your predicament, I think...

My sympathy with your predicament,

I think the word permanent, means permanent with the DGCA.

Are you an Indian licence holder or an expat with a foreign licence working with moving goal...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Apr 2011, 16:49
Replies: 21
Views: 4,064
Posted By weido_salt

Wont happen now of course. They are getting rid...

Wont happen now of course. They are getting rid of genuine Captains, with thousands of hours PIC, on type in the LHS. Some have walked before they were pushed.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Apr 2011, 15:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
Posted By weido_salt

Well aviation has been around in India for 100...

Well aviation has been around in India for 100 years. Yet they are still using the air regulations 1937. No, dinkum I kid you not. I would have thought it was time for an update just there, or is it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Apr 2011, 15:26
Replies: 1
Views: 913
Posted By weido_salt

Summing up it is a total shambles.

Summing up it is a total shambles.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Apr 2011, 13:38
Replies: 19
Views: 6,432
Posted By weido_salt

Agree whole heartily with all the above.

Agree whole heartily with all the above.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Apr 2011, 13:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,660
Posted By weido_salt

Would make interesting listening at times I...

Would make interesting listening at times I assure you.

By and large the controllers in India do a quite a good job. Where some of them don't do themselves any favours is when they talk too fast...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Mar 2011, 17:40
Replies: 50
Views: 11,582
Posted By weido_salt

Well done indeed and congratulations. Agree...

Well done indeed and congratulations.

Agree with you, there is no need for misbehaviour at the medical centre and the AME's are only doing their job.

Why did those 6 patients get blown out...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Mar 2011, 15:02
Replies: 50
Views: 11,582
Posted By weido_salt

Well this guy ain't gonna sit it I can promise...

Well this guy ain't gonna sit it I can promise you.
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2011, 03:22
Replies: 103
Views: 49,242
Posted By weido_salt

capt.m Expats are not allowed to hold an...

capt.m

Expats are not allowed to hold an Indian licence and be awarded the associated privileges. They are given a validation (FATA) under very strict conditions while flying Indian registered...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2011, 09:06
Replies: 103
Views: 49,242
Posted By weido_salt

captjns Yes point taken. Agree...

captjns

Yes point taken.

Agree totally with your views.
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