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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2004, 17:53
Replies: 47
Views: 10,590
Posted By BongoDriver

Bala Nungry! You hit the nail on the head. ...

Bala Nungry!

You hit the nail on the head. I too have held my mouth shut about CYA and its accidents. It gets hard when having worked for the company (CYA) for 3 years, I felt the need to say...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2004, 18:09
Replies: 15
Views: 1,918
Posted By BongoDriver

Had an interview with Sunstate a few weeks ago...

Had an interview with Sunstate a few weeks ago and I can confirm that Qantas Stage 1 is a must for entry.

(I did QF testing a few years ago)

I wouldnt worry too much. I know a bloke that just...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2003, 21:37
Replies: 53
Views: 6,563
Posted By BongoDriver

Ive lifted 9 pax out of YMAB Mabuiag Island...

Ive lifted 9 pax out of YMAB Mabuiag Island Torres Strait in 30k HW's. I think Mabuiag is 400m give or take.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Oct 2003, 09:21
Replies: 53
Views: 6,563
Posted By BongoDriver

And when your endorsed feel free to call it the...

And when your endorsed feel free to call it the name every other BN2 pilot calls it.

BONGO
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2003, 19:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By BongoDriver

The best GA operator in Oz would be Skytrans...

The best GA operator in Oz would be Skytrans methinks.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2003, 07:13
Replies: 18
Views: 3,402
Posted By BongoDriver

Non confirmed info is that it landed 2nm away...

Non confirmed info is that it landed 2nm away from the strip ybma

All occupants ok.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2003, 10:33
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By BongoDriver

Yes VB! Mutta sabe that YMAA teacher and the fine...

Yes VB! Mutta sabe that YMAA teacher and the fine companship shown on those late arvo stealth missions.

"All stations Sassie, ahhhh p.o.w. ummm hamilton ahh can I just check the flaps are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2003, 10:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By BongoDriver

Remember its a Bn2 Bongo. Not an Islander. ...

Remember its a Bn2 Bongo. Not an Islander.

Enjoy the hearing loss....

:)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Feb 2003, 08:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By BongoDriver

Saw Derek (Chester) in the Hospital today. He is...

Saw Derek (Chester) in the Hospital today. He is on the mend. If you go see him try not to make him laugh cos his ribs hurt!

Get well soon Chopsy.

:D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jan 2003, 09:38
Replies: 72
Views: 7,405
Posted By BongoDriver

Thanks fot the support out there guys. To...

Thanks fot the support out there guys.

To those that want my job - You can go the "hard yards" or whatever you are banging on about JUST LIKE I DID!

I am happy at my company and happy with my...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2003, 13:55
Replies: 72
Views: 7,405
Posted By BongoDriver

I work in GA for a good company and I get paid...

I work in GA for a good company and I get paid (slightly) above the award. However the pay is still below what I would consider as "good" for the type of operation I and my fellow pilots within the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jan 2003, 08:31
Replies: 60
Views: 17,311
Posted By BongoDriver

I know you have to have mates in VB to get an...

I know you have to have mates in VB to get an interview. I have 2 in there at the moment. 1 is a captain the other is a very new FO. Obviously it's not enough that they recommend me.

Seriously...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Oct 2002, 03:53
Replies: 23
Views: 3,738
Posted By BongoDriver

There is always some attrition happening around...

There is always some attrition happening around Xmas time etc. Pilots done their x number of years and moving on. Try to get up here (nthQld) before the wet season really sets in around Jan/Feb as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2002, 08:44
Replies: 23
Views: 3,738
Posted By BongoDriver

I wake up every morning and thank the big fellah...

I wake up every morning and thank the big fellah in the sky that I am no longer in the straits. :)

Been out for 2 years now....

Tyga - were you on active considration before your medical? ie...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2002, 12:34
Replies: 23
Views: 3,738
Posted By BongoDriver

GA.. Would love to not have to do another...

GA..

Would love to not have to do another wet season...

Cmon QF! TAKE ME NOW!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2002, 03:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,429
Posted By BongoDriver

There a few Titans in Cairns with 25000+ but are...

There a few Titans in Cairns with 25000+ but are all in IMACULATE condidtion.

C-404 "What a Machine!"

:)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2002, 03:31
Replies: 23
Views: 3,738
Posted By BongoDriver

Hey Fellahs, Yea I have been on th Active...

Hey Fellahs,

Yea I have been on th Active Consideration list for over a year. Have completed all stages except medical and reference checks. Got a letter recently with the "may be an opportunity...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Sep 2002, 10:01
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By BongoDriver

Bob Harris He is in Innisfail just south of...

Bob Harris

He is in Innisfail just south of Cairns but he is the best.

Look up Hinchinbrook Air Services in the phone book.

I didnt actualy do my rating with him but form all accounts if you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2002, 11:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,351
Posted By BongoDriver

A few from around the Straits... BN2...

A few from around the Straits...

BN2 Islander = Bongo (now almost Oz wide acceptance of the name)

Beech Baron = Balltearer

C206 = Moneymaker

Cherokee 6 = Fridge
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Aug 2002, 11:05
Replies: 46
Views: 12,418
Posted By BongoDriver

Here is the website of one of Cairns's best GA...

Here is the website of one of Cairns's best GA operators for you to have a gander at Mainframe.

SKYTRANS (http://www.skytrans.com.au)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2002, 11:53
Replies: 46
Views: 12,418
Posted By BongoDriver

Hate to rain on a parade here but 2 of those...

Hate to rain on a parade here but 2 of those Cairns Airlines you mentioned do NOT pay the award.

However everything else you said is spot on. :)
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
15th Jul 2002, 12:07
Replies: 17
Views: 1,915
Posted By BongoDriver

I think bala Nungry was refering to W not lending...

I think bala Nungry was refering to W not lending him a broom.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
14th Jul 2002, 10:31
Replies: 17
Views: 1,915
Posted By BongoDriver

Kiss of Death Torres? Skytrans have been...

Kiss of Death Torres?

Skytrans have been operating in the Straits for a long time....
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
29th May 2002, 12:37
Replies: 24
Views: 3,460
Posted By BongoDriver

They might ask if you can... 1. Block the...

They might ask if you can...

1. Block the radio with elongated phrases and usless tracking details.

2. Barge in on the circuit at super high speed in the Bongo (85kts)

3. Get along with...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
29th May 2002, 12:15
Replies: 61
Views: 6,832
Posted By BongoDriver

3 years of my life...taken by the 'Straits.. but...

3 years of my life...taken by the 'Straits.. but it was all good (mostly).

Freaker and Canadian chick no more...

Brangus is indeed in YBMA

My memories...truuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

Bongovan,...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
3rd May 2002, 01:13
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By BongoDriver

For gawds sake turn on the air vent before...

For gawds sake turn on the air vent before operating the heater...otherwise things get smokey real quick.

(Happend to me in a 182 at night)
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
3rd May 2002, 01:10
Replies: 31
Views: 3,784
Posted By BongoDriver

"Somebody Kill Me" - Adam Sandler

"Somebody Kill Me" - Adam Sandler
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
21st Apr 2002, 06:13
Replies: 71
Views: 10,470
Posted By BongoDriver

The Good. Cairns Girls (and Gorgous George)...

The Good.

Cairns Girls (and Gorgous George) get the thumbs up, always managing to squeeze us in before a GAM Shrike. Sherree is always so happy!

Air BP Dave from HID now in WA is without a...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Apr 2002, 09:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By BongoDriver

Navajo off the end of YYMI. None hurt. ...

Navajo off the end of YYMI.

None hurt.

Wet wx.

Aircraft resides in the mangroves.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
23rd Mar 2002, 14:47
Replies: 73
Views: 32,985
Posted By BongoDriver

Post I loved the 206! However...... .. .Found they...

I loved the 206! However...... .. .Found they were 'pitchy' when heavily loaded.. .. .If you can get the BIG tyres for it when operating out wet strips. You can just about go anywhere in it.. .....
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
23rd Mar 2002, 14:37
Replies: 7
Views: 139
Posted By BongoDriver

Post My self and another mate have both been where you...

My self and another mate have both been where you are Boomerang. I missed out on sim and got another go about 13 months later. I am now waiting on the medical. My mate missed out on Sim and got...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Mar 2002, 16:50
Replies: 30
Views: 1,325
Posted By BongoDriver

Post Heard from a recent appliacant that his sim...

Heard from a recent appliacant that his sim instructor said QF are taking 400 pilots in the next 12 months.....yay!
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Mar 2002, 16:46
Replies: 13
Views: 293
Posted By BongoDriver

Post Now im totally confused!. .. .375Ml which...

Now im totally confused!. .. .375Ml which frequency do you work?
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Mar 2002, 11:21
Replies: 13
Views: 293
Posted By BongoDriver

Post Was it an american pilot? A November callsign...

Was it an american pilot? A November callsign aircraft? That aeroplane landed in front of me yesterday. If it was him he must have got airborne again and flown south. Strange. Hope everyone is...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
5th Mar 2002, 07:27
Replies: 30
Views: 1,325
Posted By BongoDriver

Post Yea im in the same boat. Went on hold last...

Yea im in the same boat. Went on hold last September and have only had them call me about various bits of paperwork recently. I rang them not long ago and Fiona told me that my call up for a...
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