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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2007, 00:43
Replies: 41
Views: 5,154
Posted By Paper Planes

Aeroplane Jelly Song :) I like Ae-ro-plane...

Aeroplane Jelly Song :)

I like Ae-ro-plane Jel-ly, Ae-ro-plane Jel-ly for me.
I like it for din-ner, I like it for tea,
A litt-le each day is a good re-ci-pe!
The qua-li-ty's high, as the name...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Nov 2007, 01:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Posted By Paper Planes

The IREX exam isn't as horrible as people make it...

The IREX exam isn't as horrible as people make it out to be. I really enjoyed it. I passed it first go with an hour to spare. :} So there is plenty of time to answer all questions. It's like...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Nov 2007, 05:01
Replies: 35
Views: 9,684
Posted By Paper Planes

Three killed in NT highway plane crash

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=321591

Three German nationals have been killed in a light plane crash on to the Stuart Highway, north of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2007, 21:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By Paper Planes

Well it is still open for now but like many of...

Well it is still open for now but like many of these aerodromes around Australia they are cashing in with developers retail projects hence all the construction around there.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2007, 11:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By Paper Planes

Listen to the advice that wicked shimmy has about...

Listen to the advice that wicked shimmy has about Tas Air. From my experience they are willing to take your money and that is about all you will get out of them. :E I once flew one of their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Nov 2007, 11:17
Replies: 252
Views: 39,501
Posted By Paper Planes

43Inches - On the surface it looks like a good...

43Inches - On the surface it looks like a good deal but REX aint doing this out of the goodness of their hearts :E

The thing that is concerning is ATPL subjects are not included in this program....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Nov 2007, 21:34
Replies: 252
Views: 39,501
Posted By Paper Planes

I agree. If you are spending that kind of money...

I agree. If you are spending that kind of money on a cadet program it would be better to spend it with Qantas. There is no future with REX. No plan by management for long term survival.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Nov 2007, 08:53
Replies: 252
Views: 39,501
Posted By Paper Planes

Thumbs down December is only 4 weeks away. I doubt they will...

December is only 4 weeks away. I doubt they will be up and running during the silly season. If the cadets don't live near the flight school they will need to come up with another 20k + in living...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2007, 21:04
Replies: 57
Views: 6,589
Posted By Paper Planes

Well we all know these $10 fares are not about...

Well we all know these $10 fares are not about making money. It's all marketing to convince the public to fly with them. Maybe they will have a shorter marketing campaign now :{
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2007, 08:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,910
Posted By Paper Planes

I am interested in hearing a bit more about this...

I am interested in hearing a bit more about this one too? Anyone know the real facts without the media spin?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Oct 2007, 03:29
Replies: 21
Views: 10,362
Posted By Paper Planes

Does anyone know what award a LAME comes under...

Does anyone know what award a LAME comes under and when this proposed change to 3 years training comes in from CASA? If you are a pilot who has made the shift to becoming a LAME was it worth it?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Oct 2007, 02:04
Replies: 252
Views: 39,501
Posted By Paper Planes

In my opinion flight training on HECS would have...

In my opinion flight training on HECS would have to be available for everyone in the industry not just Qantas & REX pilot training as it would ruin GA if that happened. All hell would break out if GA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2007, 11:49
Replies: 252
Views: 39,501
Posted By Paper Planes

I stand corrected training wheels. Qantas has...

I stand corrected training wheels. Qantas has lowered the criteria. Really no excuses now for any pilot wanting to apply for Qantas.

Reading the Qantas program for cadets and direct entry...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2007, 08:25
Replies: 252
Views: 39,501
Posted By Paper Planes

togs737 Qantas requirement for a HSC has...

togs737

Qantas requirement for a HSC has nothing to do with flying the plane. They use it to discriminate against older applicants and to reduce the amount of young people applying. I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2007, 08:01
Replies: 60
Views: 5,173
Posted By Paper Planes

I would love to state my price and tell them what...

I would love to state my price and tell them what I expect but there is always other pilots who are willing to prostitue themselves in the name of scoring a flying gig. It really ticks me off when I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Oct 2007, 20:01
Replies: 67
Views: 8,565
Posted By Paper Planes

Well I think this thread should be moved to Jet...

Well I think this thread should be moved to Jet Blast or closed before some sensitive ppruners get hurt. Where is the opinion of a moderator when you need one?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2007, 09:08
Replies: 36
Views: 6,053
Posted By Paper Planes

Well Kavorka maybe I'll have to take another...

Well Kavorka maybe I'll have to take another flight on Jet* since they have changed things. It's been awhile.....

I am more of a VB guy
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2007, 07:40
Replies: 36
Views: 6,053
Posted By Paper Planes

Very true even if it means sacrificing their...

Very true even if it means sacrificing their comfort & safety. I gave Jet* a chance a few years ago. Never again. Cramped seating & having to arrive at the airport early to get a good seat. Maybe...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Oct 2007, 06:41
Replies: 13
Views: 2,043
Posted By Paper Planes

It's crazy how these executives think they can...

It's crazy how these executives think they can attract or keep pilots in aviation when they come up with rubbish like that. :yuk: Maybe they see us on the same level as a Taxi driver? Even they are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Oct 2007, 03:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By Paper Planes

syzygy so if AVCATS have lost their approval how...

syzygy so if AVCATS have lost their approval how does that effect people who did the DG course before they lost their approval? Do we need to do another course to stay current?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Oct 2007, 23:04
Replies: 27
Views: 5,402
Posted By Paper Planes

According to the business news EK & SQ have no...

According to the business news EK & SQ have no intentions of taking a stake in VB. I guess if the price was right they could change their mind.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2007, 09:48
Replies: 1,057
Views: 554,944
Posted By Paper Planes

I will be suprised if REX's cadet program is...

I will be suprised if REX's cadet program is going to solve their pilot problems. They have been very quiet about how these cadets are going to progress to command with ATPL subjects not part of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Oct 2007, 09:21
Replies: 27
Views: 5,402
Posted By Paper Planes

So does anyone know if it is worth hanging onto...

So does anyone know if it is worth hanging onto VB shares? Should we be buying or selling them?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2007, 09:08
Replies: 1,057
Views: 554,944
Posted By Paper Planes

Same here The PM I think REX did not like...

Same here The PM

I think REX did not like the fact that I already held a CPL (just the min hours) and I told them I was doing my ATPL subjects as well as having a IREX credit. Mind you according...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Oct 2007, 11:27
Replies: 252
Views: 39,501
Posted By Paper Planes

Devil It is very interesting REX's cadetship selection...

It is very interesting REX's cadetship selection criteria depends on a HSC. All you kids just out of high school have to ask the question why REX isn't targeting exisiting pilots in GA?? The obvious...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Oct 2007, 09:36
Replies: 81
Views: 16,513
Posted By Paper Planes

Well said Sunfish :ok: A Substantial pay...

Well said Sunfish :ok:

A Substantial pay increases across aviation and management willing to respect pilots will change the dynamics of the aviation industry.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Oct 2007, 01:47
Replies: 81
Views: 16,513
Posted By Paper Planes

Well the airlines talk about numbers to justify...

Well the airlines talk about numbers to justify their decisions and many young people crunch the numbers these days too.

It isn't rocket science why young people want nothing to do with aviation....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Oct 2007, 08:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,650
Posted By Paper Planes

QSK? Maybe you should challenge her to get her...

QSK? Maybe you should challenge her to get her pilots licence?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Oct 2007, 07:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,650
Posted By Paper Planes

Some people that are afraid to fly go and take...

Some people that are afraid to fly go and take flying lessons to tackle the problem head on. Why not suggest her to go and get a GFPT or PPL. She will understand how it all works then ;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2007, 08:56
Replies: 21
Views: 2,390
Posted By Paper Planes

Lasiorhinus I agree. It is never good to be in a...

Lasiorhinus I agree. It is never good to be in a job you hate (been there done that :() but when you have a family you need to put their needs first - gone are the days living like a single person....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2007, 08:16
Replies: 21
Views: 2,390
Posted By Paper Planes

Cudza101 this is a very idealistic statement but...

Cudza101 this is a very idealistic statement but is expected from someone in their 20s. Nothing wrong with dreaming. :D I am sure you will change your mind when you are in your 30s if you had a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2007, 08:04
Replies: 26
Views: 8,666
Posted By Paper Planes

Yes very sad someone so young has had their...

Yes very sad someone so young has had their aviation career cut short.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2007, 07:54
Replies: 60
Views: 14,533
Posted By Paper Planes

Really?? Qantas & Virgin Blue don't try and help...

Really?? Qantas & Virgin Blue don't try and help pilots out by offering salary sacrifice on living expenses? If this rumour is true the aviation industry needs to really get with the times. :ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2007, 07:40
Replies: 86
Views: 19,046
Posted By Paper Planes

expert beginner I am sure they will employ a...

expert beginner I am sure they will employ a young lad like you but think about what you are getting yourself into. Read some of the threads on REX & Skippers most of those pilots have valid reasons...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Oct 2007, 06:55
Replies: 252
Views: 39,501
Posted By Paper Planes

Well said flyby11 The money is...

Well said flyby11



The money is already in the pockets of management & company owners. It is about time they pay pilots what they are worth instead of spending all the profits on their own...
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