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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Oct 2022, 20:14
Replies: 80
Views: 37,843
Posted By JCO7

I don't know Airbus at all. Are you saying a...

I don't know Airbus at all. Are you saying a ground/air sensing failure would prevent manual braking and manual reverse thrust application on the 330?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Dec 2018, 10:55
Replies: 11
Views: 5,917
Posted By JCO7

IF you could put away $20k per month for 10 years...

IF you could put away $20k per month for 10 years and earn 8% p.a. on your investments you'd have $3.6m at the end of 10 years. If you can't retire on that you'll literally never retire.

Having...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Dec 2018, 09:22
Replies: 11
Views: 5,917
Posted By JCO7

Thanks for taking the time to write a...

Thanks for taking the time to write a well-balanced assessment. As someone considering working over there, this kind of feedback is invaluable to me and others. :D
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2018, 13:14
Replies: 16
Views: 13,593
Posted By JCO7

Thanks for the info FalseGS.

Thanks for the info FalseGS.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2018, 13:13
Replies: 16
Views: 13,593
Posted By JCO7

Working with Longreach. Applied about two weeks...

Working with Longreach. Applied about two weeks ago.
Forum: Questions
2nd Dec 2018, 13:10
Replies: 4
Views: 3,346
Posted By JCO7

GA thrust is full thrust, i.e. 26k. So pressing...

GA thrust is full thrust, i.e. 26k. So pressing TOGA above 800' will result in max thrust being set by the A/T. Pressing it below 800' will result in GA (26k) thrust being indicated on the N1 bugs...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2018, 10:56
Replies: 15
Views: 4,906
Posted By JCO7

Thanks, I found that. It certainly is the most...

Thanks, I found that. It certainly is the most logical way of doing it and how I've been doing it for 11 years.

Would you agree that there is a bit of a contradiction though between the...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Nov 2018, 08:57
Replies: 15
Views: 4,906
Posted By JCO7

I'd be interested to see your reference for this....

I'd be interested to see your reference for this.

Like I say, at our company PM actions the start lever, but going purely on the QRH Checklist Instructions principles, each pilot must action...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2018, 20:50
Replies: 15
Views: 4,906
Posted By JCO7

The principle from the QRH is that each pilot...

The principle from the QRH is that each pilot does the memory items per area of responsibility. The FCTM also specifically recommends that the PF retards the thrust lever during engine fire memory...
Forum: Questions
29th Nov 2018, 20:10
Replies: 4
Views: 3,346
Posted By JCO7

When doing a combined ATM and fixed derate, Vmcg...

When doing a combined ATM and fixed derate, Vmcg and Vmca are based on the full derated thrust value so you generally shouldn't go beyond the fixed derate value. You can however manually advance...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Nov 2018, 13:14
Replies: 16
Views: 13,593
Posted By JCO7

Hi all. For those that have recently been through...

Hi all. For those that have recently been through the process. How long from application to call-up for assessment?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Nov 2018, 13:01
Replies: 357
Views: 406,657
Posted By JCO7

Ok makes sense that it wouldn't be financial...

Ok makes sense that it wouldn't be financial since they seem to be quite strong. Hopefully a temporary glitch.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Nov 2018, 16:48
Replies: 357
Views: 406,657
Posted By JCO7

Payment problems at CSA? Is this accurate? I know...

Payment problems at CSA? Is this accurate? I know HNA have been having issues but now CSA too? I've applied to a CSA subsidiary so this would worry me somewhat.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2018, 08:09
Replies: 8
Views: 3,007
Posted By JCO7

She has industry experience in medical research...

She has industry experience in medical research but still busy with her degree. Maybe an option to explore once she has the degree in hand. Thanks!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2018, 09:35
Replies: 8
Views: 3,007
Posted By JCO7

Indeed. At least Aus has put pilots on the scarce...

Indeed. At least Aus has put pilots on the scarce skills list for certain skilled visa types, mainly the temporary (4 years) and company/state sponsored visas though.



As long as they don't ask...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2018, 16:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,007
Posted By JCO7

Expat Opportunities in Aus/NZ

Good day all,

Apologies if this has been discussed before, but here goes.

What is the stance of Australian and NZ operators on employing expats, particularly South African. Before you get out...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2017, 14:13
Replies: 14
Views: 15,338
Posted By JCO7

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Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jul 2017, 13:35
Replies: 473
Views: 479,402
Posted By JCO7

I am surprised that there has been no mention of...

I am surprised that there has been no mention of the monitored approach concept. Obviously it is not AC SOP but do other North American operators apply it?

Marginal Wx or any non-precision...
Forum: North America
6th Jun 2017, 08:38
Replies: 172
Views: 126,713
Posted By JCO7

Exactly. As a 737 commander myself you bet I...

Exactly. As a 737 commander myself you bet I have learnt from this incident. The modern "just culture" has been hard-won yet those on here who noflynomore or those who never did, want to crucify...
Forum: North America
5th Jun 2017, 06:46
Replies: 172
Views: 126,713
Posted By JCO7

I also got the impression from the CVR of a good...

I also got the impression from the CVR of a good operator. Let's remember this guy is a 20000hr+ pilot we had flown for US Airways amongst others. He knew what he was doing. The personnel...
Forum: North America
4th Jun 2017, 20:13
Replies: 172
Views: 126,713
Posted By JCO7

A big part of multi-crew flying is risk...

A big part of multi-crew flying is risk assessment. As a Captain some things you can compromise on if in your professional judgment it does not adversely affect safety. The Captain accepting a flap...
Forum: North America
4th Jun 2017, 18:20
Replies: 172
Views: 126,713
Posted By JCO7

According to their statements they didn't train...

According to their statements they didn't train flaps 40 at the airline. The FO had probably never done a flaps 40 on the Boeing. I certainly wouldn't push my FO into a 40 if he is completely...
Forum: Middle East
18th Apr 2012, 14:31
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,507,691
Posted By JCO7

Same here, except been shortlisted for over 6...

Same here, except been shortlisted for over 6 months now. Meet all requirements (7000+ TT, 2600+ B737).
Forum: African Aviation
4th Apr 2012, 08:51
Replies: 98
Views: 15,762
Posted By JCO7

A lot of great points NLU. I agree that...

A lot of great points NLU.

I agree that there is some strategic importance to having a national carrier for the reasons you mentioned. But at what cost to a) the taxpayer, b) private airlines who...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Sep 2011, 11:59
Replies: 0
Views: 1,100
Posted By JCO7

1Time CEO resigns

From Business Day today:

A COMBINATION of higher airport charges, increased fuel prices and weak passenger demand pushed low-cost carrier 1Time Holdings into a loss for the six months to June.
...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jan 2010, 05:45
Replies: 33
Views: 7,984
Posted By JCO7

Not true. There are many different "scripts" and...

Not true. There are many different "scripts" and new material is added regularly. As for prefering SAA, you either work for SAA or have very low standards - their onboard service sucks.
Forum: African Aviation
7th Dec 2009, 16:34
Replies: 160
Views: 41,682
Posted By JCO7

Double standards?

It took only one serious incident for CAA to shut Nationwide down for months which indirectly led to them closing doors. Now Airlink has had 3 accidents in a matter of months and nothing from CAA? ...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Dec 2009, 14:38
Replies: 18
Views: 3,313
Posted By JCO7

IFR traffic on a flight plan gets priority over...

IFR traffic on a flight plan gets priority over VFR GA traffic not on a flight plan, which is the kind of flying I assume the original poster does in his 172 - no wonder Comair gets priority over...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Aug 2009, 15:31
Replies: 10
Views: 1,843
Posted By JCO7

Yes it is. At the moment OAH is used...

Yes it is.



At the moment OAH is used by Kulula (the only Kulula -300). Not 100% sure about config but would assume it is in the LCC config.



Yes NNG still flying. Probably doesn't...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Aug 2009, 17:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,843
Posted By JCO7

OAO (-400) and OAH (-300) now the only whities...

OAO (-400) and OAH (-300) now the only whities left.
Forum: African Aviation
29th Mar 2009, 10:23
Replies: 14
Views: 1,940
Posted By JCO7

I'm not a legal expert but I'm not sure that a...

I'm not a legal expert but I'm not sure that a training bond falls under the scope of the NCA. There isn't really a credit agreement between the employer and employee. Even in the case where the...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Jul 2008, 13:07
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By JCO7

With the current fuel price and using 732's, I...

With the current fuel price and using 732's, I can't see how they can make any money - especially not with such low utilisation. The only way to make money in the current climate is to use efficient...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jun 2008, 09:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By JCO7

If SAA can't even maintain their own fleet due to...

If SAA can't even maintain their own fleet due to this staff shortage and is outsourcing maintenance for its own aeries, what about SAA Technical's paying clients such as BA/Comair?

And amid this...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jul 2007, 07:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,198
Posted By JCO7

1Time Going Public!

Just heard that 1Time Holdings, which includes 1Time Airline, Aeronexus and 1Time Charters, will be listing on the AltX board of the JSE on 14 August. Hopefully the cash injection will enable them to...
Forum: African Aviation
12th May 2007, 10:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
Posted By JCO7

I agree with Nugpot that low-time instructors...

I agree with Nugpot that low-time instructors training the next generation is not ideal and that it would be desirable to have old hands with real world experience teaching the new recruits. This...
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