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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Sep 2010, 09:45
Replies: 69
Views: 16,717
Posted By Pollution IV

At the risk of stirring this heated pot even...

At the risk of stirring this heated pot even further, I'd like to add another point re the folly that is the expanded cadet program.

Disregarding the effects of setting a ridiculously low...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2010, 10:11
Replies: 175
Views: 34,207
Posted By Pollution IV

Why do people think that a simple raising of hrs...

Why do people think that a simple raising of hrs requirements will fix the problem of shoddy acft handling, poor discipline and low tech knowledge ie poor Airmanship. The long held belief that hrs...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2010, 08:13
Replies: 30
Views: 19,236
Posted By Pollution IV

News of this accident shocked me more than most,...

News of this accident shocked me more than most, as I flew with Agni Air to Pokhara less than a week before. However, looking back on the flt, perhaps I shouldn't have been so surprised.

My...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th May 2010, 05:11
Replies: 6
Views: 3,695
Posted By Pollution IV

This attempt to erode the 'B scale' cond's has...

This attempt to erode the 'B scale' cond's has been a long time coming and is an obvious step that CX wants to make to remain competitive, but come on guys, we're not actually going to make the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Feb 2008, 04:35
Replies: 31
Views: 6,399
Posted By Pollution IV

I believe CX pilots need to carefully consider...

I believe CX pilots need to carefully consider the following probable eventualities:

1. Workforce. In the next 6 mths there will be a further significant exodus of the already depleted KA pilot...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Feb 2008, 12:30
Replies: 322
Views: 110,734
Posted By Pollution IV

I am truly amazed. When I saw this video I...

I am truly amazed. When I saw this video I thought it must be doctored. If what has been said so far is at all true, then there should definitely be some heads rolling over this stunt.

...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Feb 2008, 03:42
Replies: 17
Views: 4,089
Posted By Pollution IV

I think we're simply seeing growing pains in the...

I think we're simply seeing growing pains in the Aus regional aviation scene. The market is finally transforming into a mature 1st world system as per Europe and the US. It seems to have been...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Feb 2008, 05:37
Replies: 97
Views: 29,701
Posted By Pollution IV

Some great advice seen here re sound flying...

Some great advice seen here re sound flying procedures for NPAs.

The self built vs database appch consids are important, as Airbus at least does not endorse any changes to a database appch after...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2008, 05:35
Replies: 45
Views: 8,944
Posted By Pollution IV

I don't quite understand the sense of desperation...

I don't quite understand the sense of desperation displayed by those pilots who are willing to accept the current J* management offer, given the excellent bargaining position in which the pilot group...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2007, 04:39
Replies: 37
Views: 6,075
Posted By Pollution IV

Dubrovnik was a classic example of a systemic...

Dubrovnik was a classic example of a systemic failure and the Group commander was subsequently relieved of his command for gross negligence. The Air crash Investigators episode is rather a poor...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Oct 2007, 05:34
Replies: 19
Views: 4,382
Posted By Pollution IV

I agree with DrunkenAir, there are many partial...

I agree with DrunkenAir, there are many partial solutions to Cx's crewing problems that can be satisfied by utilising the pilot resource at KA...problem is, that resource is rapidly dwindling. Why?...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Aug 2007, 03:10
Replies: 18
Views: 2,748
Posted By Pollution IV

Do you mean RKPK (Busan/Gimhae INTL)? If so,...

Do you mean RKPK (Busan/Gimhae INTL)?
If so, Dragonair started flying there this year in the A320. Cat 'C' Airport for the cclg to 18R, requiring specific sim trng. Capt only appch and Co mins of...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2007, 09:55
Replies: 38
Views: 14,111
Posted By Pollution IV

I agree Airbus is overall a good design, however,...

I agree Airbus is overall a good design, however, its shortcomings quickly become evident in non-standard situations such as faced by these poor chaps.

I had a very similar incident in the 320 at...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Jul 2007, 04:36
Replies: 17
Views: 6,571
Posted By Pollution IV

A KA/CX Pilot integration plan is essential....

A KA/CX Pilot integration plan is essential. Dragonair's development has been completely nobbled by the CX takeover. If there are no new opportunities for KA in the immediate future, then many will...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Jul 2007, 03:35
Replies: 96
Views: 20,235
Posted By Pollution IV

Further to Badairsucker’s entry, the RAAF...

Further to Badairsucker’s entry, the RAAF transport world has been using ‘Competency based assessment’ (pass/fail) for some time now, for the routine periodic checks. While the scoring is gone, the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2007, 05:24
Replies: 29
Views: 5,067
Posted By Pollution IV

The news article interestingly raises the issue...

The news article interestingly raises the issue of ‘Risk Management’ and authorisation not being properly conducted.

A little background for the uninitiated… The Risk Management Program was...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jun 2007, 04:51
Replies: 613
Views: 189,828
Posted By Pollution IV

To my former brethren i proffer the following: ...

To my former brethren i proffer the following:

Firstly there is no better flying career opportunity than is offered in the military, sadly, it does end all too soon. Just make the most of it as...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Jun 2007, 08:15
Replies: 135
Views: 39,145
Posted By Pollution IV

employment restrictions

Want more good news...CX refuses to process applications from KA pilots, as it is.. "not in their interest to poach from KA". Thus KA pilots have no status or seniority recognition with CX, nor are...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th May 2007, 07:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,575
Posted By Pollution IV

Amazing that the Co is unwilling to maintain...

Amazing that the Co is unwilling to maintain established benefits for these key people. Considering that CX has been advertising for Airbus sim instructors for >2yrs now, how can it be justified?
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2007, 06:37
Replies: 52
Views: 6,734
Posted By Pollution IV

Thumbs down The MPL sets a new low in both professional...

The MPL sets a new low in both professional aviation standards and in responsible legislation.
The justification for its implication is specious indeed… more demand for air travel means more...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Apr 2007, 16:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,984
Posted By Pollution IV

Angry KA days off

From 1 Jan 06 - 31 Jan 07 (13 mths to round-out the discrepancies), there were 116 weekend days, plus ~ 11 public holidays over the same period (depending on your religious and national affiliations...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2007, 04:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,984
Posted By Pollution IV

The rostering is truly sad at KA. Soon after...

The rostering is truly sad at KA. Soon after starting here, I got on the S1 bus with a bunch of the office staff at knock-off time and sat next to one of the girls from rostering. While on a public...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Apr 2007, 15:33
Replies: 38
Views: 4,847
Posted By Pollution IV

At the risk of supporting elroy jetson…here goes:...

At the risk of supporting elroy jetson…here goes: Having been a senior checker/trnr in the military, I do have to agree with his stance and the overall CX/KA appch to making a Capt. If done...
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