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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2010, 11:26
Replies: 27
Views: 5,016
Posted By RR RB211

dreamer 84 From my limited knowledge, ATC...

dreamer 84

From my limited knowledge, ATC would probably have you moving around too but as you say - at least you'd have a job. Not many airlines I know pay for relocation costs too so you may...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Sep 2010, 06:53
Replies: 32
Views: 6,132
Posted By RR RB211

cessna152pilot You get what you pay for...

cessna152pilot

You get what you pay for mostly. Reliability can be an issue, especially in Melbourne where you may have been waiting for an appropriate day weather wise to do your solo Nav only to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2010, 12:42
Replies: 21
Views: 3,723
Posted By RR RB211

Mr Hat's advice (as usual) is right on the money....

Mr Hat's advice (as usual) is right on the money.

My wife and I treated it as a big adventure and there were some lonely times for me up north as I got established before dragging her along, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2010, 12:46
Replies: 61
Views: 12,200
Posted By RR RB211

Can't believe I never thought of the phone alarm...

Can't believe I never thought of the phone alarm idea.

And here is me thinking wearing my watch on my other hand was a pretty fool proof way to remember to call and cancel sartime for all those...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2010, 12:33
Replies: 14
Views: 1,843
Posted By RR RB211

flyingtake2 - check your pms. RR

flyingtake2 - check your pms.

RR
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2010, 11:11
Replies: 117
Views: 26,283
Posted By RR RB211

Just curious as to everyones thoughts too, but...

Just curious as to everyones thoughts too, but Gen Anaesthetic do you think AIPA with it's however many thousand odd QF mainline members is going to cheer on the Sunnies/Easterns boys and girls on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2010, 03:49
Replies: 18
Views: 4,538
Posted By RR RB211

Can certainly second Swan Hill as a good place to...

Can certainly second Swan Hill as a good place to refuel and for a cuppa and chat.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2010, 03:47
Replies: 6
Views: 2,942
Posted By RR RB211

Thanks Owen, I'll make some enquiries up here.

Thanks Owen, I'll make some enquiries up here.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Apr 2010, 07:37
Replies: 40
Views: 11,306
Posted By RR RB211

I'd agree with the 206/210 time for simply the...

I'd agree with the 206/210 time for simply the reason of confidence when you're asked to go for a fly. I only had 3 hours in a 206 when I headed off but at least I wasn't going in blind. This was...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Apr 2010, 07:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,942
Posted By RR RB211

Thanks Owen, sounds like experience talking...

Thanks Owen, sounds like experience talking there...:E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Apr 2010, 11:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,942
Posted By RR RB211

Great idea :D When's the Brisbane one? Or...

Great idea :D

When's the Brisbane one? Or should I PM rotorblades for a private one? :)
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
6th Apr 2010, 23:45
Replies: 30
Views: 9,252
Posted By RR RB211

A37575 - That is very disappointing to hear. ...

A37575 - That is very disappointing to hear.

From a newish FO who continues to strive for my own personal improvements in SOP application and flying ability, it saddens me to hear of colleagues...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2010, 02:39
Replies: 44
Views: 6,520
Posted By RR RB211

And this Albanese muppet wants pilots banned from...

And this Albanese muppet wants pilots banned from the jumpseat as well.

Sorry for the slight thread drift.

No I'm not actually - he is a tool.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Mar 2010, 05:26
Replies: 16
Views: 2,108
Posted By RR RB211

You'll be fine at 26. There's a few of us later...

You'll be fine at 26. There's a few of us later starters out there.

Just get all the theory done before you head off to the first job wherever that may be. Very hard to study and sit exams if...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Jan 2010, 14:39
Replies: 215
Views: 77,255
Posted By RR RB211

Gday Kash Great to hear of your adventures...

Gday Kash

Great to hear of your adventures in Africa. It's great to read your posts and see what you have been up to and if the tables are turning in your favour or not.

It can be a tough long...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Nov 2009, 02:02
Replies: 69
Views: 8,454
Posted By RR RB211

Great thread My few in no particular order: ...

Great thread

My few in no particular order:
First solo (why does the instructor want me to stop over there for, what? really?)
CPL Test Pass
IFR Test Pass
Final ATPL subject pass
First...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2009, 22:46
Replies: 112
Views: 15,915
Posted By RR RB211

Once again some good advice and links on this...

Once again some good advice and links on this topic.

I had my family and inlaws give me cash for a birthday and christmas and with some of my own funds invested in a Garmin 96C.

This was after...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2009, 22:23
Replies: 31
Views: 2,905
Posted By RR RB211

Sounds like a great trip I'd suggest a...

Sounds like a great trip

I'd suggest a mobile phone that has good coverage in those remote areas (Telstra Next G worked well for me when I was out there), just in case you need to give...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2009, 01:22
Replies: 37
Views: 6,289
Posted By RR RB211

747, respect to you for getting out there and...

747, respect to you for getting out there and giving it a red hot go. :ok:

As has been said many times already- so I'll say it again for effect - it is a tough time at the moment and it will most...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Aug 2009, 23:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By RR RB211

Gday there I think I know how you feel as I...

Gday there

I think I know how you feel as I started on the path back in 2002 (ex Sept 11, ex Ansett Australia) at 28 years old in a good job when everyone said I was mad to want to fly for a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2009, 03:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By RR RB211

Thanks for sharing that - so true

Thanks for sharing that - so true
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2009, 03:10
Replies: 38
Views: 3,919
Posted By RR RB211

I also had a late start into this but it's been...

I also had a late start into this but it's been the best thing I ever did.

Gear up and Green Goblin know what they're talking about - great advice there and well done on getting the medical done...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2009, 00:41
Replies: 44
Views: 5,565
Posted By RR RB211

The degree (non aviation) got me the job to pay...

The degree (non aviation) got me the job to pay for the flying so the debt levels were manageable.

It may have also looked favourable to the current employer but I don't know for sure. In GA it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2009, 07:01
Replies: 81
Views: 15,052
Posted By RR RB211

A little rhyme I was taught when starting out...

A little rhyme I was taught when starting out flying on X country navs out of Moorabbin:

"If you fly through pucka (punyal) you're a dead mutha f**k*r"

Yes I have had a VCA as a brand new PPL...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Mar 2009, 07:43
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By RR RB211

I also had a relatively successful career in...

I also had a relatively successful career in sales before changing over to flying for a career at age 33.

I was working during the week and then flying on the weekend when the weather permitted (I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2009, 10:33
Replies: 90
Views: 21,577
Posted By RR RB211

JetX that is well said :ok: Looking back on...

JetX that is well said :ok:

Looking back on my extremely short time in GA, where I was in such a rush to get out - I've missed out on some more great experiences I could have had and more great...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2009, 08:58
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By RR RB211

And a tip in case it hasn't been covered already...

And a tip in case it hasn't been covered already - $20 per flying hour, may mean wheels off to wheels on time. Not engine running time.

Just clarifying for avantgarde in case they may not have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2009, 08:26
Replies: 154
Views: 16,500
Posted By RR RB211

Dash 8 - the classics. :)

Dash 8 - the classics. :)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2008, 00:01
Replies: 40
Views: 5,225
Posted By RR RB211

All good stuff above - especially the final...

All good stuff above - especially the final walkaround before taxiing (saved taxiing into a freight trolley hidden down by the elevator and taxiing off with an open rear locker in a 210), and this is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Nov 2008, 00:50
Replies: 40
Views: 4,436
Posted By RR RB211

We can always learn from the past so put me down...

We can always learn from the past so put me down for a copy too. As I read somewhere once - history might not repeat but it rhymes.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Oct 2008, 06:26
Replies: 43
Views: 4,120
Posted By RR RB211

Gday All Another couple of things I have...

Gday All

Another couple of things I have heard along the way:

If there are 3 pandanas trees growing close-ish together, start digging and there will be water.

Jepps enroute charts are made...
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