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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Aug 2023, 21:18
Replies: 43
Views: 15,284
Posted By Kaptin M

”It is not a function of the ATSB to apportion...

”It is not a function of the ATSB to apportion blame or provide a means for determining liability. ”
That function is left to PPRuNers❗️

The C210 has a history of vaporisation of fuel in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jun 2023, 20:28
Replies: 43
Views: 15,284
Posted By Kaptin M

G’day Stallie - it’s been a week or 2 😎

G’day Stallie - it’s been a week or 2 😎
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jun 2023, 11:51
Replies: 43
Views: 15,284
Posted By Kaptin M

The young pilot did an amazing job of guiding the...

The young pilot did an amazing job of guiding the 210 clear of trees to bring the aircraft down into a clear area.
unfortunately a culvert in the clear area caused the Cessna to flip over inverted...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jul 2021, 08:07
Replies: 2
Views: 2,070
Posted By Kaptin M

JEX (JAL Express) Chief Pilot, non-Japanese...

JEX (JAL Express) Chief Pilot, non-Japanese Captains

Happy and proud to say, I was that CP. 🤗

it it was a great honour to be asked, by JAL Management, if I would take this position on, and I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2021, 11:36
Replies: 28
Views: 10,560
Posted By Kaptin M

Yes, Silly Old Git - the Pilot was Ewan Simpson...

Yes, Silly Old Git - the Pilot was Ewan Simpson (sadly now RIP at an early age), flying a C310.
The incident made front page, complete with photo.
Max Hazo organised 2 utes, with a rope between...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2010, 23:11
Replies: 44
Views: 14,526
Posted By Kaptin M

Training costs are a tax deduction for the...

Training costs are a tax deduction for the airline.
End of story.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Oct 2009, 01:06
Replies: 16
Views: 4,128
Posted By Kaptin M

Save Jal National Campaign

SAVE JAL NATIONAL CAMPAIGN

The Japanese people know the importance of JAL to their country, and I reckon a campaign to "Save JAL" should be run nationally.

Japan Airlines provides essential,...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Feb 2008, 12:04
Replies: 54
Views: 17,240
Posted By Kaptin M

Perhaps that's to match some of the worst English...

Perhaps that's to match some of the worst English spellers!
Having been based here for 9 years, I disagree totally.
And having flown into Chinese airspace regularly, I think you're probably a...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Aug 2006, 20:11
Replies: 28
Views: 10,742
Posted By Kaptin M

This story is from October TWO YEARS AGO! ...

This story is from October TWO YEARS AGO!

Why is it being reportes as though it has just happened?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jun 2006, 00:56
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By Kaptin M

No 1 travel seems to be the most popular -...

No 1 travel seems to be the most popular - probably because of their FANTASIC television ads http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/wuerg/vomit-smiley-014.gif Bobby you F:mad:wit
You could try one of the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st May 2006, 11:42
Replies: 6
Views: 3,221
Posted By Kaptin M

That has often been the case in the past, but it...

That has often been the case in the past, but it doesn't ALWAYS apply.
JCAB like to keep that "element of surprise" up their sleeve, and invariably sneak in random questions to catch the unwary.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th May 2006, 23:46
Replies: 6
Views: 3,221
Posted By Kaptin M

Specifically in relation to which area(s), VR? ...

Specifically in relation to which area(s), VR?

From your other posts, I gather you have accepted an offer of employment - or are you yet to do the screening?
Once employed, the airline will give...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th May 2006, 13:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,748
Posted By Kaptin M

That is only ONE test of a literal battery of...

That is only ONE test of a literal battery of checks potential candidates are subjected to, and which JapJok having succesfully passed, now dismisses as something "of a breeze".

The REALITY is,...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2006, 03:31
Replies: 88
Views: 34,892
Posted By Kaptin M

Ever thought that the Mayday as a result of...

Ever thought that the Mayday as a result of engine failure, might have been because it was THE engoine that had failed?

The ONE and ONLY engine.

If it's a twin-engined transport, which 411A has...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th May 2006, 02:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,748
Posted By Kaptin M

It is a little more involved than some other...

It is a little more involved than some other contry's medicals, Jobear.
The best thing is do NOT tell them about it - and I understand that if there were any medical procedures, they are only...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th May 2006, 02:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,641
Posted By Kaptin M

JAL Express (JEX is the correct abbreviation)...

JAL Express (JEX is the correct abbreviation) have bought into a flying school at Parafield, Adelaide - Flight Training Adelaide Pty Ltd (FTA) - where they will train their cadets.
I've heard...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th May 2006, 23:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By Kaptin M

As far as your wife goes, I would recommend you...

As far as your wife goes, I would recommend you get her a dependent's visa, and then IF and WHEN she picks up work, she can have a work visa added.
Otherwise, if she is relying on having a working...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th May 2006, 23:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,641
Posted By Kaptin M

I think I knew that you thought you knew what the...

I think I knew that you thought you knew what the reason was :}
But I thought that other readers might not have thought that to be the reason, which is why I thought I would post.
I think I've...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th May 2006, 01:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By Kaptin M

One other thing just came to mind, VR, wrt the "i...

One other thing just came to mind, VR, wrt the "i am responsible for my own visas".
In fact, legally the airline and the contractor will be responsible for guaranteeing and ensuring certain aspects...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th May 2006, 00:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,641
Posted By Kaptin M

Because they're short - and getting shorter (not...

Because they're short - and getting shorter (not in stature), in the number of available Japanese pilots.
The supply has DRIED UP!

Approximately 1/3 of the current JAL captains will be retiring...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th May 2006, 00:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,641
Posted By Kaptin M

G'day pilot415 - we've had a management change...

G'day pilot415 - we've had a management change (for the better), since JB3 worked here, and the foreign pilots employed at JEX are now treated somewhat more "humanely" than the POW-like treatment we...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th May 2006, 23:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By Kaptin M

Yes, Congrats on successfully negotiating all of...

Yes, Congrats on successfully negotiating all of the hurdles, VR - no mean task :ok:

I think you'll find that what they mean by that, is that you will be expected to pay the cost of your visas....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd May 2006, 13:38
Replies: 53
Views: 8,653
Posted By Kaptin M

Spot on F4F There's no doubt in MY mind that...

Spot on F4F

There's no doubt in MY mind that there is a minority of these secuity "officers" who have got it in for aircrew.
I've typed out an extensive overview HERE...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th May 2006, 16:49
Replies: 100
Views: 24,209
Posted By Kaptin M

:D :8 ..and you write like a true Brazilian,...

:D :8 ..and you write like a true Brazilian, too!!
http://i10.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/ag/a4/21_2.JPG
Which AGENCY did you say you worked for? :hmm: :cool:
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2006, 21:01
Replies: 28
Views: 10,185
Posted By Kaptin M

When their pilots have praise heaped upon them,...

When their pilots have praise heaped upon them, in their inflight magazine, for making an approach during a R, it must give them the psyche to continue.



Sourced from P!REP.org...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Mar 2006, 22:02
Replies: 37
Views: 6,032
Posted By Kaptin M

Arrow THUNOR your mail box is full (delete some of the...

THUNOR your mail box is full (delete some of the INBOX and also the SENT messages)
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Feb 2006, 04:12
Replies: 1,193
Views: 289,392
Posted By Kaptin M

Question Aren't a high percentage of PAL (Philippine Air...

Aren't a high percentage of PAL (Philippine Air Line) pilots scabs (eskirol) from the strike of a couple of years ago, when the then PAL pilots tried to protect their pay from greedy Lucio?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jan 2006, 06:41
Replies: 69
Views: 20,481
Posted By Kaptin M

Post Your strike seems to carry several of the...

Your strike seems to carry several of the characteristic trademarks our Airline Dispute of 1989 in Australia bore
The companies also declared our tactics unlawful which then gave them the legal...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2006, 11:11
Replies: 146
Views: 29,769
Posted By Kaptin M

fish "Things said in jest...." On a recent video...

"Things said in jest...."

On a recent video sent to me I saw the comedian espouse the uselessness of these security checks.
Instead, as each passenger passes through, give him/her a baseball...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jan 2006, 11:55
Replies: 39
Views: 27,621
Posted By Kaptin M

Snoop That might be the case for Air Japan on the...

That might be the case for Air Japan on the long(er) haul flights - I found a similar thing during my days with SQ, esp. when there were 2 Captains.
But it isn't so with JAL Express.
The sectors...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Jan 2006, 10:45
Replies: 39
Views: 27,621
Posted By Kaptin M

Re: Air Japan/ANA & expat pilots

In fact, I have noticed quite the opposite, JapJok - to the point that it p!sses me off!
The F/O's disengage the A/P and the A/T quite early on just about EVERY approach (although they do leave the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Jan 2006, 01:25
Replies: 39
Views: 27,621
Posted By Kaptin M

Angel Re: Air Japan/ANA & expat pilots

The short answer to your question, glekichi, is "No".
The airlines (to date) have not direct hired any non-Japanese passport holders to the best of my knowledge.
There are quite a lot of contract...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2006, 11:19
Replies: 146
Views: 29,769
Posted By Kaptin M

Re: Security checks for crews are getting to the riduculous!

I don't recall stating this topic was never raised, flyblue - only that THIS thread (of 4 pages and >6,700 hits) owes its origin to a tiny website to which all reference has been deleted, despite the...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2006, 09:58
Replies: 146
Views: 29,769
Posted By Kaptin M

security screening

Perhaps this thread (which originated on another tiny website that is not allowed to be mentioned here) is best summed up by stating that a lot of the time, effort, and money directed to checking...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Jan 2006, 22:01
Replies: 39
Views: 27,621
Posted By Kaptin M

Post Re: Air Japan/ANA & expat pilots

No other airlines in Japan employ F/O's who fly only with Japanese Captains. The JALways F/O's fly with predominantly gaijin skippers, and the other airlines - such as Sky Net Asia, Sky Mark, And Air...
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