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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Oct 2020, 06:52
Replies: 134
Views: 80,699
Posted By gretzky99

No way this is over. What they have really set up...

No way this is over. What they have really set up is the ability to choose fleet and demographics in the next round of axes.

100 from the bottom was just to create a legal (debatable) way to force...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2019, 10:28
Replies: 83
Views: 42,830
Posted By gretzky99

I’ve only had a chance to read what’s been posted...

I’ve only had a chance to read what’s been posted here. Fantome’s news article makes mention of the pilot 8 times, and the operator..... zero. Would that be an accurate summary of the report?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2019, 09:17
Replies: 18
Views: 6,424
Posted By gretzky99

Very true. Even Lawrence Sperry crashed whilst...

Very true. Even Lawrence Sperry crashed whilst testing his invention, the first autopilot. Though the fact both Sperry and his female passenger were found naked at the crash site may have also played...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2019, 00:10
Replies: 24
Views: 32,217
Posted By gretzky99

I have heard from multiple sources that have...

I have heard from multiple sources that have worked for Chinese airlines that it was ops normal to turn the WX radar off completely. Apparently they are scared of the radiation frying their little...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th May 2019, 08:45
Replies: 26
Views: 15,154
Posted By gretzky99

Main Dog gets it. Do we give up CC/TB etc...

Main Dog gets it.

Do we give up CC/TB etc and take the selfish route of doing what's best for the individual because the union is dysfunctional, useless, a waste of money etc.

OR

Is the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Sep 2018, 04:38
Replies: 145
Views: 109,294
Posted By gretzky99

I would have thought it would be the opposite...

I would have thought it would be the opposite actually. Those on COS 99/08 will get absolutely flogged, as we basically get paid the same regardless of hours (obviously no overtime though), whilst...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Sep 2018, 06:17
Replies: 145
Views: 109,294
Posted By gretzky99

More importantly, if you’re not near 900, it’s...

More importantly, if you’re not near 900, it’s now a 30% paycut!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Sep 2018, 05:48
Replies: 145
Views: 109,294
Posted By gretzky99

Any chance the AOA will come to the conclusion...

Any chance the AOA will come to the conclusion that now is the perfect time to withhold ALL goodwill, and continue CC, including through the weekend and any unfortunately timed weather that might be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2018, 03:51
Replies: 4,446
Views: 3,712,398
Posted By gretzky99

So 2500 in ten years, is that more that the...

So 2500 in ten years, is that more that the current total?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2018, 04:39
Replies: 159
Views: 75,610
Posted By gretzky99

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Forum: Middle East
19th Feb 2018, 04:10
Replies: 78
Views: 175,483
Posted By gretzky99

Well it's official, our career has hit rock...

Well it's official, our career has hit rock bottom. Now blokes have to lie about not being a pilot to pick up.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Dec 2017, 05:09
Replies: 18
Views: 11,742
Posted By gretzky99

Meanwhile the competition actively targets...

Meanwhile the competition actively targets current CX SO's.

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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Aug 2017, 10:10
Replies: 14
Views: 5,975
Posted By gretzky99

Surely 92 hours only works with an increase to...

Surely 92 hours only works with an increase to the annual limit by the CAD?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jul 2017, 05:28
Replies: 163
Views: 142,054
Posted By gretzky99

The minimums for a fast track upgrade were 500...

The minimums for a fast track upgrade were 500 jet or PIC on an ATR/Dash 8 or similar. Unfortunately there are a lot of experienced SOs who still didn't make these requirements. Think turbo prop FOs...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2017, 13:15
Replies: 1,350
Views: 591,487
Posted By gretzky99

Current sim training requirements?

Sorry if this has been mentioned previously, but what are the current simulator training requirements, if any, for B200 operators if operating charter only?

I know that after the Air North Braz...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Sep 2016, 01:51
Replies: 28
Views: 5,333
Posted By gretzky99

I think I'd actually rather read something...

I think I'd actually rather read something incorrect form a 20 year old intern journalists than anything from Australia's Aviation 'Expert'.....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jul 2016, 14:23
Replies: 430
Views: 262,697
Posted By gretzky99

The only change since 2008 is they've shoehorned...

The only change since 2008 is they've shoehorned every new hire into the last category as a cadet, regardless of prior experience. There are even military fast jet guys with combat tours under their...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jul 2016, 14:11
Replies: 430
Views: 262,697
Posted By gretzky99

Fair question. But isn't that what the SO...

Fair question. But isn't that what the SO position is for?

Not asking for FO upgrades and pay ahead of those more qualified, but in 3-5 years when all the recent new hires are FOs how are they any...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jul 2016, 12:53
Replies: 430
Views: 262,697
Posted By gretzky99

Joined a year ago, but actually I'm not to...

Joined a year ago, but actually I'm not to worried about DEFO. It is what it is, nothing I can do as I don't meet the requirements. Even with a few 1000 hours, the largest thing I had before here was...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jul 2016, 12:33
Replies: 430
Views: 262,697
Posted By gretzky99

On full expat housing?

On full expat housing?
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2016, 02:14
Replies: 31
Views: 14,842
Posted By gretzky99

Wouldn't moving the centre of lift rear, not...

Wouldn't moving the centre of lift rear, not forward, lower the nose?
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2016, 13:28
Replies: 2
Views: 3,175
Posted By gretzky99

Thanks for the reply C Star. My experience...

Thanks for the reply C Star.

My experience so far is only in long haul and ETOPS ops, as I toiled away in GA prior, hence my questions. Where I work now we operate our medium-long haul flights...
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2016, 10:20
Replies: 2
Views: 3,175
Posted By gretzky99

Non-ETOPS/EDTO diversion planning

As the title says, I'm looking for some info on diversion planning pre-dispatch for non-ETOP/EDTO flights.

As an example flight, SYD to HKG in a 777 has numerous adequate airports within 60 min,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Mar 2016, 05:14
Replies: 67
Views: 66,517
Posted By gretzky99

Completely agree with everyone here, though...

Completely agree with everyone here, though unless I'm confused, there's still one big roadblock for most.

"The unrestricted right to live and work in the UK"

I'm not sure what rights HK locals...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Feb 2016, 02:53
Replies: 29
Views: 18,155
Posted By gretzky99

I've got a mate who is about to finish in...

I've got a mate who is about to finish in Adelaide and has just had his start date pushed back almost 3 months.

No doubt CC is hurting, but it's the training ban that has truly caught them with...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Jan 2016, 14:03
Replies: 51
Views: 30,116
Posted By gretzky99

So I take the last 5 or 6 posts mean nobody has...

So I take the last 5 or 6 posts mean nobody has any idea about the announcement on the 28th?

P.S. No doubt the sentence above has numerous spelling, punctuation & grammar errors for which I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2015, 11:18
Replies: 20
Views: 7,261
Posted By gretzky99

Pilot58 Jesus mate, give it a rest....

Pilot58




Jesus mate, give it a rest. Your continuous bashing of West Wing/Skytrans/FliteTech/East Air/Torres Strait Air and now Hinterland is getting bloody tiring.

Whatever beef you have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2015, 09:50
Replies: 43
Views: 12,475
Posted By gretzky99

I continue to see references to the requirement...

I continue to see references to the requirement to have a type rating in an aircraft above 5700 kg, yet all I can find is:

Part 61.700 Requirements for grant of air transport pilot...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2015, 22:13
Replies: 38
Views: 12,915
Posted By gretzky99

Two months just doesn't seem long enough to add a...

Two months just doesn't seem long enough to add a new type to their AOC, especially a Dash 8. Check & Training, maintenance, cabin crew, ground handling etc are all a big step up from a 1900.

What...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2014, 03:31
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,142
Posted By gretzky99

Hell, even Singo's "I love a sunburnt country" ad...

Hell, even Singo's "I love a sunburnt country" ad a year or two ago would be enough to start building that pride again. Who knows, we might get to see it again some time soon...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2014, 22:44
Replies: 18
Views: 7,828
Posted By gretzky99

If your lucky, I'd be thinking Kunanurra, Broome,...

If your lucky, I'd be thinking Kunanurra, Broome, Horn Is. and every where between. If you play your cards right,12-18 months should get you back to civilisation in the form of Cairns, Darwin ect.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2013, 10:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,379
Posted By gretzky99

If it's like every other GA company in the...

If it's like every other GA company in the country, then probabily because it's the most overworked and stressful, yet under recognised and appreciated position within the company. I know I sure as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2013, 21:03
Replies: 66
Views: 33,697
Posted By gretzky99

I think the vast majority of us can all see the...

I think the vast majority of us can all see the training benefits from completing (well almost) aircraft endorsements in a simulator. Personally I have no problem with this at all.

I do however...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2012, 09:45
Replies: 14
Views: 11,676
Posted By gretzky99

But grounding 180kts (say a 402), that'd be about...

But grounding 180kts (say a 402), that'd be about 900ft/min. A bit excessive for the poor pax.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2012, 00:37
Replies: 6
Views: 2,667
Posted By gretzky99

Sorry Griffo, I think the intention of my post...

Sorry Griffo, I think the intention of my post may not have come across correctly.

Over the last few years we've all seen how quickly everyone jumps over every negative event that happens to the...
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