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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2023, 00:09
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,103,906
Posted By Omega471

Rex have not engaged the pilot group

Rex are our own worst enemy. Stop blaming QF for our problems!! Just compete. Ask the hard questions. Why are pilots leaving. Give us a reason to stay. Give us some career progression.

Out...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2021, 05:28
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,103,906
Posted By Omega471

ZL BN-SY & BN-ML

Brisbane airports advanced schedules show Rex flights for both ML & SY. ZL209 & ZL309.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2021, 09:18
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,103,906
Posted By Omega471

73 Upgrades

It’s EBA time and the ML FOM is actively advising crew that the company now has initial 737 training approval. CP advising crew they’ll need to resign to get a 73 slot is absolute BS..

The market...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2017, 01:02
Replies: 57
Views: 12,182
Posted By Omega471

Hardly minor damage

VH-JQS partially separated wing was my understanding and aircraft to be a write off. Not involved in skydiving. Vortex?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2016, 06:41
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,701,693
Posted By Omega471

Good to know

"Late" to the industry and loving it!!! Was worried about my age, but will NEVER die wondering. Surely SO on an A330 has to be better than piston twins!!!

My career goal is to finish with more...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jun 2016, 07:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,001
Posted By Omega471

Karumba - Barra burger

I agree with Outnabout.

Karumba was my favourite destination in FNQ. The Barra burgers there are to die for.

I've also over nighters at Adels Grove. The cabins were very comfortable and the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st May 2014, 03:22
Replies: 35
Views: 6,732
Posted By Omega471

Spotting Aircraft

This season in the Gulf we used 5 x AC50's
Perfect aircraft for the job, 5-7hrs per day for 7 weeks
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2013, 10:57
Replies: 20
Views: 7,647
Posted By Omega471

Economy seating

I managed to go through the aircraft this afternoon on Cairns. Seating config is 3 x 3 x 3. I'm not big by any stretch, 5'10 and sitting "normally" my knees touch the seat in front. I also pax'd...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Aug 2011, 10:36
Replies: 39
Views: 4,028
Posted By Omega471

Hire Skinny Weight - Already Happens

I know a girl that has been hired for her weight, approx 45kgs. She is now on a PA34 because the operator is able to take IFR fuel reserves. She has also been given a PA31 endo.

Half her luck,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2010, 10:25
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By Omega471

Dogtainers or Jetpets

The easiest way is to use one of the above companies.

As the previous post mentioned, it is not cheap. The weight of your dog will have the biggest effect on cost. Airlines charge out at 175%...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Aug 2010, 01:28
Replies: 26
Views: 3,374
Posted By Omega471

IF you don't make Captain

Further to my last post, if you remain an FO and never make Captain.

Break even is around September 2031 :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Aug 2010, 01:23
Replies: 26
Views: 3,374
Posted By Omega471

Don't Forget the "Opportunity" Cost

When changing jobs to go flying, you can't forget to take into account what you would have earned if you stayed put. Best case scenario and not taking into account wages increases if you stayed put...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2010, 04:09
Replies: 101
Views: 17,426
Posted By Omega471

Elwood DZ

For those of your flying in the Melbourne area, have you ever heard on ML Radar the clearance "Lilydale One".

The skydivers at Lilydale are the same people operating into Elwood and they work...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Feb 2010, 05:27
Replies: 12
Views: 2,930
Posted By Omega471

Flight Sim

The Flight Sim store is definitely the way to go.

I have recently purchased Microsoft Flightsim X with add on photo realistic scenery. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to use the add o scenery...
Forum: Canada
19th Oct 2009, 09:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,219
Posted By Omega471

Following the Dream

Hey Alex,

12 years ago now, I packed up the car with $1000 in my pocket and headed to the Northern Territory in Darwin Australia to follow my dream. At the time I had a bare CPL, 220hrs and no...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Sep 2009, 08:30
Replies: 13
Views: 2,961
Posted By Omega471

6 POB Private Ops

Where does parachuting ops come into this?

A C206 with 6 "pax" and one crew member.

Cheers

Omega471
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2009, 06:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,602
Posted By Omega471

Seneca Details

The aircraft involved was VH-WJP

I'm not 100% of the exact date, but it was certainly after I moved to Darwin. I'm guessing it would have to be around July - December 1995.

The instructor at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Oct 2008, 22:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By Omega471

Quick Endorsement

Horatio,

From memory the incident you speak of involved a number of aricraft travelling down to KII. A high school mate of mine was the pilot of the aircraft that turned back.

Both yours and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Oct 2008, 09:00
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By Omega471

Seminole v Travelair

Thanks for the info.

I have recently completed my IFR renewal at Bini's so getting the PA44 isn't an issue. I'm also a member at PAC so I can get the Travelair after doing the endo. The...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2008, 09:48
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By Omega471

Light Twins

I'm looking to do a day trip from either MB or TYA down to KII, myself plus 3 mates. I have a PA44 endo, but am considering getting a Travelair endo.
Which aircraft would be the better option.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jul 2008, 07:33
Replies: 117
Views: 20,996
Posted By Omega471

C182 Meatbomber

$662 Gross, $108 Tax - 58hrs.


Over 10 years ago I completed a C210 endorsement, a bare CPL and headed up north ten foot tall and bullet proof. Wow, C210 I could handle that. My instructor at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th May 2008, 10:25
Replies: 39
Views: 5,191
Posted By Omega471

Meat bombing

Hi thought flying the C182 was fun.

That youtube video is insane.

I'd love to fly the Porter in beta.

Cheers

Omega471
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th May 2008, 10:03
Replies: 39
Views: 5,191
Posted By Omega471

Meat bombing at YLIL

Hi ABX,

I wasn't flying on Sunday but I'm one of the meatbombers at YLIL. I've recently returned to flying after 10 years and it's an absolute blast. I don't know why others view it with such...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2008, 09:37
Replies: 37
Views: 9,326
Posted By Omega471

Absolutely go for it. I'm 36 with a bare...

Absolutely go for it.

I'm 36 with a bare CPL, 260hrs, and have just returned to flying after 10 years. It cost $1800 to get current, and I already have a part time gig meat bombing in Melbourne...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2008, 09:37
Replies: 411
Views: 67,457
Posted By Omega471

Spring Cadet Program

Loopy Larry,

I applied on the 1st of Feb.
Completed stage 2 assessment on Wednesday (5th of March) and have been invited to stage 3 assessment on the 20th of March. Spoke to the recruitement...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Feb 2008, 08:41
Replies: 20
Views: 2,690
Posted By Omega471

Transport of DG's

Mphysflier,

I currently manage an International Cargo Terminal based at Melbourne Airport. As indicated in the previous thread, the training of my staff is at a much greater level than that of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jan 2008, 01:08
Replies: 265
Views: 66,232
Posted By Omega471

Re Rex Cadet Pilot Program - Email Reply

I submitted an expression of interest in September and received the auto reply from the Human Resources department. Two days ago I received an email requesting scanned copies of my academic results....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2008, 09:11
Replies: 6
Views: 3,756
Posted By Omega471

The cost is closer to 7K these days. I looked at...

The cost is closer to 7K these days. I looked at the program as a way back into flying after 10 years away from flying. For the cost of the program you would obtain 100hrs multi and endorsments in...
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