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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2024, 04:05
Replies: 37
Views: 19,235
Posted By mates rates

John Thomas wanted to keep the 24 E190/170’s...

John Thomas wanted to keep the 24 E190/170’s imagine the network VA could have now🤷
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2024, 00:57
Replies: 37
Views: 19,235
Posted By mates rates

Where is John Thomas?He would be the perfect...

Where is John Thomas?He would be the perfect fit,an Airline manage with expertise.👍
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2024, 03:14
Replies: 1,532
Views: 519,778
Posted By mates rates

Stick together boys and girls,we know what...

Stick together boys and girls,we know what happened in 1989 15% scabbed,so be prepared for that!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jan 2024, 22:14
Replies: 122
Views: 24,324
Posted By mates rates

I like the way some Airline statistics are...

I like the way some Airline statistics are reported as late arrivals.If they depart on time but arrive late it’s generally either. ATC or weather related,not the airlines fault.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2023, 22:46
Replies: 12
Views: 4,092
Posted By mates rates

I think Jack Curtis was still flying the DC3 at...

I think Jack Curtis was still flying the DC3 at about 80.We had trouble getting him to fly when he was a TAA Captain,ha ha!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Dec 2023, 22:14
Replies: 966
Views: 372,462
Posted By mates rates

It’s funny CASA had no problem giving immediate...

It’s funny CASA had no problem giving immediate approval for foreign operators in 1989!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2023, 21:34
Replies: 966
Views: 372,462
Posted By mates rates

The Qantas wet lease in 2001 was with AWAS...

The Qantas wet lease in 2001 was with AWAS holding an Australian AOC,a check and training system, a VH registered aircraft and Australian licenced pilots.This is very different to Flair operating for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Oct 2023, 10:06
Replies: 8
Views: 3,136
Posted By mates rates

RIP Blackie, one of those characters who are...

RIP Blackie,
one of those characters who are sadly missing from modern day aviation.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Aug 2023, 11:41
Replies: 229
Views: 75,135
Posted By mates rates

I hope VA have a lot of excess capacity,they are...

I hope VA have a lot of excess capacity,they are going to need it.These virtue signalling inner city elites have no idea how the ethos of the REAL Australians works.We do not like having anything...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2023, 10:57
Replies: 52
Views: 35,457
Posted By mates rates

Always fill in an Australian tax return if you...

Always fill in an Australian tax return if you intend returning.For the years I was overseas my accountant did a tax return when I earned income here.In the years I earned no income here my...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2023, 04:43
Replies: 43
Views: 13,999
Posted By mates rates

Had Boeing stayed with the original start...

Had Boeing stayed with the original start switches this would not have happened as the gate was much safer!! 😆 🤷
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th May 2023, 02:36
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,692,097
Posted By mates rates

Why are you talking about seniority?I thought QF...

Why are you talking about seniority?I thought QF management have decided to do away with it? That will create a real S!it fight.It might be better to go to VA if you want a seniority system and known...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2023, 05:09
Replies: 191
Views: 73,774
Posted By mates rates

John Thomas would have been the man,but he knows...

John Thomas would have been the man,but he knows too much about actually running an airline.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2023, 01:13
Replies: 687
Views: 364,854
Posted By mates rates

So who put up the money for the 30 Ejets? You...

So who put up the money for the 30 Ejets? You wouldn’t think Qantas would do that without the Government approval to buy Alliance.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2023, 11:37
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By mates rates

I could not believe Kieta was closed,so I found...

I could not believe Kieta was closed,so I found out recently.It was a thriving operation in the 1970’s when I lived there at Reboine in the pilot houses.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2023, 06:36
Replies: 39
Views: 8,976
Posted By mates rates

Remember the good old days when the SOC (Senior...

Remember the good old days when the SOC (Senior Operations Controller) sitting in the briefing office could look out the window or receive actual visual reports and IMMEDIATELY override the TAF as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 11:36
Replies: 39
Views: 8,976
Posted By mates rates

A forecast is just that!! ALWAYS have a plan B.

A forecast is just that!! ALWAYS have a plan B.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2023, 01:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,841
Posted By mates rates

RIP Peter,my old training Captain on the F27 in...

RIP Peter,my old training Captain on the F27 in Air Nuigini.A great guy to work with and socialise with also.I remember when you reached the bar the first thing he would say is “ my friend will...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jan 2023, 04:04
Replies: 966
Views: 372,462
Posted By mates rates

It’s off season from now to Easter,that’s why the...

It’s off season from now to Easter,that’s why the fares are cheap.They can’t fill an aircraft.😆
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jan 2023, 22:25
Replies: 966
Views: 372,462
Posted By mates rates

Why would you start operating now?From the end of...

Why would you start operating now?From the end of summer school holidays to Easter is the worst time for airline passenger travel.People have their summer credit cards to pay off,not to mention the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Dec 2022, 02:23
Replies: 61
Views: 21,273
Posted By mates rates

I agree if planned runway closure as per the...

I agree if planned runway closure as per the plate was the reason for the turn back, the pilots are to blame.So the CP will have to answer to management!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Dec 2022, 21:56
Replies: 61
Views: 21,273
Posted By mates rates

I’m sure they retrenched their experienced...

I’m sure they retrenched their experienced operations staff during Covid!!Who ever replaced them are probably responsible for this stuff up?At the end of the day you get what you pay for and things...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Dec 2022, 01:02
Replies: 1,194
Views: 1,332,196
Posted By mates rates

With VA being set up for sale and a possible...

With VA being set up for sale and a possible economic recession pending as interest rates rise its a risk for those on the inactive list delaying their return.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Dec 2022, 09:52
Replies: 15
Views: 6,079
Posted By mates rates

I did short haul commuting in Europe,but after 2...

I did short haul commuting in Europe,but after 2 years it was enough.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2022, 00:17
Replies: 43
Views: 13,031
Posted By mates rates

It’s the continuity of knowledge that needs to be...

It’s the continuity of knowledge that needs to be passed on.Some pilots employed by the airlines have never been to Cairns before they joined,so they have no knowledge of the terrain,let alone the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Nov 2022, 23:51
Replies: 43
Views: 13,031
Posted By mates rates

What is going on in the training departments...

What is going on in the training departments here?As trainers move on and are replaced with the new breed,this sort of training information,to use the HENDO transition when selecting this approach is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Nov 2022, 23:49
Replies: 907
Views: 355,443
Posted By mates rates

I would be flying those Max’s to ASP asap away...

I would be flying those Max’s to ASP asap away from all that salt spray at MCY.👍
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Nov 2022, 01:34
Replies: 907
Views: 355,443
Posted By mates rates

They could have a deal coming with VA👍

They could have a deal coming with VA👍
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2022, 23:46
Replies: 907
Views: 355,443
Posted By mates rates

Well LB you would think with all those...

Well LB you would think with all those requirements to be met,through in Christmas and Easter 2023 an AOC is at least a year away.That’s the way the bureaucrats work in this country.😆
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Sep 2022, 02:31
Replies: 255
Views: 134,975
Posted By mates rates

Yes they are about 100 from the bottom, it...

Yes they are about 100 from the bottom, it includes VANZ F/O’s they have an excess of Captains but are very short of F/O’s.There is a training bottle neck until 2023.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Sep 2022, 05:08
Replies: 28
Views: 5,359
Posted By mates rates

The guy has arrived and left the aircraft!! what...

The guy has arrived and left the aircraft!! what is the threat to departing passengers? unbelievable!!What is wrong with this country?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2022, 06:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,601
Posted By mates rates

So there’s a name from the past Aria Bougara.Is...

So there’s a name from the past Aria Bougara.Is he still flying for Air Nuigini? Or just has a government desk job these days?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2022, 02:38
Replies: 12
Views: 6,131
Posted By mates rates

The problem is the predatory scheduling that...

The problem is the predatory scheduling that Qantas and Jet Star engage in make it unprofitable.Just have a look on flight radar and you will see them following VA around the sky about 5-10 minutes...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2022, 12:47
Replies: 40
Views: 12,471
Posted By mates rates

It makes sense these 700’s will replace current...

It makes sense these 700’s will replace current Alliance flying on the east coast.You can’t get a seat to Newcastle out of BNE on those 100 seaters of Alliance.So let’s go to 144 seats.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2022, 00:01
Replies: 6
Views: 2,102
Posted By mates rates

And some pilots want to arrive at that remote...

And some pilots want to arrive at that remote airport with minimum fuel.😆
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