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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2020, 22:21
Replies: 43
Views: 26,644
Posted By Oakape

So they advertise a flight, take your cash & then...

So they advertise a flight, take your cash & then cancel the flight & only offer a travel credit for a business that may not be around when you are able to use that credit. If they cancel the flight,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2020, 22:05
Replies: 1,266
Views: 561,588
Posted By Oakape

If I recall correctly, not one cent of the ticket...

If I recall correctly, not one cent of the ticket tax went to staff entitlements. It was designed to be a guarantee of staff entitlements. Asset sales managed to cover the bulk of the entitlements...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2020, 20:16
Replies: 56
Views: 34,631
Posted By Oakape

Its in the article linked to in the 1st post.

Its in the article linked to in the 1st post.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2020, 04:07
Replies: 815
Views: 481,317
Posted By Oakape

Looks like things will get worse before they get...

Looks like things will get worse before they get better.

https://www.businessnewsaus.com.au/articles/could-domestic-focus-be-virgin-australia-s-saving-grace-.html
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jan 2020, 03:03
Replies: 29
Views: 14,650
Posted By Oakape

I don’t believe it is mandatory, but I believe...

I don’t believe it is mandatory, but I believe that it is wise.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Sep 2019, 05:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,515
Posted By Oakape

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/280x187/4432877c_ee9e_4183_83ca_f4aefa3484e8_74af9fa672cf133159b50aa4ec63ccfee39841b6.jpeg

CKT is back!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Sep 2019, 01:37
Replies: 16
Views: 10,042
Posted By Oakape

Well, that put him back in his box!!! lol

Well, that put him back in his box!!! lol
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Aug 2019, 02:44
Replies: 274
Views: 246,795
Posted By Oakape

Isn't that approximately what QF lost in ONE year...

Isn't that approximately what QF lost in ONE year a little while back? And they seem to be doing ok now.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2019, 01:55
Replies: 246
Views: 134,554
Posted By Oakape

There is something screwy with the animation. It...

There is something screwy with the animation. It shows no thrust mode annunciation, then changes to FMC SPEED just before 2,500’. At that time VNAV PATH drops out, the change box shows, but is empty....
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2019, 01:15
Replies: 29
Views: 20,383
Posted By Oakape

Something strange about this. I don’t see how...

Something strange about this. I don’t see how someone can climb from the ground up onto the engine. The gear is further back & there isn’t any hand or footholds to assist. Maybe he went out the...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th May 2019, 08:30
Replies: 137
Views: 72,754
Posted By Oakape

Didn't anyone else see the pictures a little...

Didn't anyone else see the pictures a little while ago of passengers (lots of them) with the oxygen mask over their mouths only, rather than the nose & mouth. Two different incidents if I remember...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2019, 21:30
Replies: 44
Views: 29,501
Posted By Oakape

Everyone may be right about the coverage, but the...

Everyone may be right about the coverage, but the fact is that all the non-aviation people out there will have watched it, lapped it all up & treated the information presented as fact. And that will...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2019, 23:33
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,194,334
Posted By Oakape

For years military aviation has been going down...

For years military aviation has been going down the path, where the aircraft needs a certain level of automation just to be able to fly. It seems that that philosophy is creeping into commercial...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2019, 01:47
Replies: 33
Views: 13,051
Posted By Oakape

Corporate office in Sydney? I was under the...

Corporate office in Sydney? I was under the impression that the Sydney office was specifically created for JB, as he resided there. So why wouldn’t it be closed down now & the new CEO
be full time...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2018, 19:54
Replies: 17
Views: 5,589
Posted By Oakape

Suva has them as well.

Suva has them as well.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Dec 2018, 03:57
Replies: 10
Views: 5,974
Posted By Oakape

One of the best I have flown with & a absolute...

One of the best I have flown with & a absolute gentleman as well.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Nov 2018, 22:47
Replies: 83
Views: 42,754
Posted By Oakape

Talking Pilot flies nearly 50km past destination after...

Pilot flies nearly 50km past destination after 'falling asleep mid-air'...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2018, 06:15
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,471,295
Posted By Oakape

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the STS only...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the STS only operate with flaps extended & MCAS only with flaps up?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Oct 2018, 01:32
Replies: 66
Views: 14,263
Posted By Oakape

15 months & 75 hours TT. In a PA39

15 months & 75 hours TT. In a PA39
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Oct 2018, 04:48
Replies: 12
Views: 5,494
Posted By Oakape

I would rather know about a developing problem...

I would rather know about a developing problem than wait until the cabin alt warning goes off. Therefore I check the system periodically during climb, cruise & decent - more often during climb &...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Oct 2018, 04:18
Replies: 2
Views: 1,414
Posted By Oakape

Our QRH has a 3 page checklist for ditching. ...

Our QRH has a 3 page checklist for ditching. Under "Ditching Final" one page 3, it states "LANDING GEAR lever ..............UP and OFF". So landing gear position is addressed. Can't answer your...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Oct 2018, 04:10
Replies: 289
Views: 182,998
Posted By Oakape

I always check to make sure the lifejacket is...

I always check to make sure the lifejacket is there when I'm paxing, regardless of the airline. Found one missing on Air New Zealand once. Flight attendant was stunned when I asked her to get me...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Oct 2018, 04:00
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,334,682
Posted By Oakape

One has been on for 6 years I'm told.

One has been on for 6 years I'm told.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Sep 2018, 19:51
Replies: 246
Views: 134,554
Posted By Oakape

Traffic Is Er Was - The door sill is above the...

Traffic Is Er Was - The door sill is above the water when the aircraft is floating, as shown in other footage. The photo in your post shows the aircraft well after it has begun to sink.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Sep 2018, 02:56
Replies: 289
Views: 182,998
Posted By Oakape

The slides detach, but are not rafts. I would...

The slides detach, but are not rafts. I would imagine it carries separate life rafts, as do most, if not all, 737’s flying around the pacific.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Aug 2018, 08:29
Replies: 64
Views: 19,167
Posted By Oakape

And that is why it matters who gets the job. ...

And that is why it matters who gets the job. Unfortunately there are not enough of the good guys & gals to go around & I don't think Virgin can pay for someone at that level anyway.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Aug 2018, 21:49
Replies: 27
Views: 4,614
Posted By Oakape

That’s really all anyone needs. Pity most of the...

That’s really all anyone needs. Pity most of the world doesn’t share that opinion. Well done. I wish I could say the same or similar, but am working towards it. I would have been there already if I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2018, 04:31
Replies: 463
Views: 472,281
Posted By Oakape

The numbers are in NZD

The numbers are in NZD
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2018, 05:22
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,334,682
Posted By Oakape

Paul, there are a number of crew in NZ who seem...

Paul, there are a number of crew in NZ who seem to make commuting from Oz work. Don’t know your circumstances, but perhaps it is worth looking into.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2018, 07:14
Replies: 32
Views: 6,382
Posted By Oakape

Except he is wrong about this! - Throws...

Except he is wrong about this! -

Throws everything said into doubt when facts are wrong.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2018, 03:47
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,699,509
Posted By Oakape

Except you don't 'bring home' super. At least...

Except you don't 'bring home' super. At least not until you are 65ish & retire.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2018, 07:46
Replies: 463
Views: 472,281
Posted By Oakape

Air New Zealand don't have B737, B767 or B747...

Air New Zealand don't have B737, B767 or B747 anymore. Also, I think the 777 rates would be the same, as the endorsement is the same & it would be the same pilot group. Perhaps someone could clarify....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2018, 23:42
Replies: 5
Views: 4,311
Posted By Oakape

Tuesday afternoon in Auckland.

Tuesday afternoon in Auckland.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2018, 07:34
Replies: 37
Views: 13,741
Posted By Oakape

It's great until your airline collapses from...

It's great until your airline collapses from under you. When that happens, the older & more experienced you are, the more difficult your circumstances become. Unless, of course, you are happy to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2018, 07:31
Replies: 421
Views: 275,558
Posted By Oakape

How about copping the power, full flap & then...

How about copping the power, full flap & then land straight ahead? It is a float plane after all. Then just taxi back out of the bay & take-off again. Or am I missing something?
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