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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2007, 15:05
Replies: 252
Views: 39,358
Posted By chad sexington

I'm getting out of this business. When industry...

I'm getting out of this business.
When industry chooses long term options like subsidising training over looking after existing staff then f*^ck em.
Its gonna be low cost for ever more.
Grab what...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2007, 14:38
Replies: 79
Views: 16,755
Posted By chad sexington

Another reason for getting rid of autofeather is...

Another reason for getting rid of autofeather is on some systems (and I dont know this one) the auto-ignition is inhibited, thus removing any chance of a relight upon flameout.
This is interesting...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2007, 09:00
Replies: 24
Views: 7,016
Posted By chad sexington

Good on him (the soon departing CP that is) for...

Good on him (the soon departing CP that is) for giving it a go.
My hat's off to him for taking it on when he did.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Sep 2007, 01:20
Replies: 44
Views: 10,573
Posted By chad sexington

Not buying into this but with reference to the...

Not buying into this but with reference to the RAIM thing I've had it happen in those aircraft (SF34) in that area.

Once we flew the NDB-missed out and in the overshoot RAIM came back on so we...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2007, 02:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By chad sexington

I've seen a few references to retooling in order...

I've seen a few references to retooling in order to build engines over the years and the figures quoted for a faithful merlin reproduction run into millions.

I suppose the market is not yet (if...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2007, 05:53
Replies: 62
Views: 11,022
Posted By chad sexington

I didnt notice the rego and i'm unfamiliar with...

I didnt notice the rego and i'm unfamiliar with the local operators, one of em looks like an ex Rossair machine tho.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2007, 04:11
Replies: 62
Views: 11,022
Posted By chad sexington

If a couple i have seen over west are any...

If a couple i have seen over west are any indication of the general fleet condition I would say good riddance, these 2 were (are) absolute heaps of sh*t.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Aug 2007, 12:11
Replies: 31
Views: 4,432
Posted By chad sexington

I'm curious about actual experience with engines...

I'm curious about actual experience with engines that have gone as much as 50% beyond the recommended TBO.

When overhaul time actually arrives, does it come with greater expense?
Do major...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2007, 08:36
Replies: 35
Views: 5,617
Posted By chad sexington

Good luck to them, but if they decide on kg-ad I...

Good luck to them, but if they decide on kg-ad I am quite sure it will end in tears.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Aug 2007, 09:03
Replies: 52
Views: 6,331
Posted By chad sexington

Send Pearce to Curtin!

Send Pearce to Curtin!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Aug 2007, 06:26
Replies: 13
Views: 4,981
Posted By chad sexington

Bras would dust us in every way, time to climb,...

Bras would dust us in every way, time to climb, crz speed etc.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2007, 08:55
Replies: 13
Views: 4,981
Posted By chad sexington

I know the SAAB doesnt get very high (especially...

I know the SAAB doesnt get very high (especially the A) but where we used to fly the same routes as the Dash 8 we were much quicker.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jul 2007, 01:52
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By chad sexington

The option then, is a 45 minute flight to Perth...

The option then, is a 45 minute flight to Perth to connect with wherever, or a flight to Adelaide and then a connection.
Back when NJS did it the majority of people did not want to go to Adelaide so...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jul 2007, 02:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By chad sexington

I think it was a 124 but it was over the...

I think it was a 124 but it was over the international terminal and hard to see.
Turns out it left this morning so whatever it was was sorted.
Would it sit that long just waiting on a backload?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jul 2007, 00:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By chad sexington

Antonov at YPPH

Does that thing fly away every night or is it waiting on some AOG part from Magadan?
Seems like its' been parked there for weeks.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2007, 11:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
Posted By chad sexington

In a word-yes..........dealing with CLARC has to...

In a word-yes..........dealing with CLARC has to be one of the most frustrating experiences i've had.
Trying to give our third world cousins a run for their money in the bureaucracy stakes, either...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2007, 13:34
Replies: 54
Views: 9,619
Posted By chad sexington

Yep thats them! There is a bunch of pistons...

Yep thats them!
There is a bunch of pistons parked around there, dunno if they are theirs too but I would think they would be entry level twin jobs..............
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2007, 09:02
Replies: 54
Views: 9,619
Posted By chad sexington

There are a bunch of navajos and barons parked at...

There are a bunch of navajos and barons parked at Perth airport these days, they must need someone to fly them, times have changed.
You should try to find out who the operators are, a yellow one...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jul 2007, 01:32
Replies: 15
Views: 1,603
Posted By chad sexington

Probably more for enthusiasts than practitioners,...

Probably more for enthusiasts than practitioners, seen it many times at airshows and on tv, they look like RC planes, if you're into motor racing (watching that is) it might be ok.
Agree about the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Jul 2007, 11:52
Replies: 1
Views: 824
Posted By chad sexington

Any possibility of a second invitation?

As the title suggests, I was invited to 1st stage asessment but had to withdraw about a week prior due to unforseen comittments.
The response received was along the lines of "fine but no guarantees...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jul 2007, 11:39
Replies: 44
Views: 6,910
Posted By chad sexington

Maybe they don't. Sounds like their employer is...

Maybe they don't. Sounds like their employer is trying its' best to force their hand tho' doesn't it.
Corporatisation of RFDS was an inevitable if regrettable event..
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2007, 14:18
Replies: 79
Views: 16,755
Posted By chad sexington

and dont forget.... you can't spell fundee...

and dont forget.... you can't spell fundee without fun...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2007, 08:46
Replies: 79
Views: 16,755
Posted By chad sexington

people close to the action reported that the...

people close to the action reported that the aircraft got very out of shape, i.e. very steep turn, very close to the ground.....what facilities make wiluna a better choice besides a shorter runway...
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