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Search: Posts Made By: Tony Hirst
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Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Sep 2009, 09:17
Replies: 17
Views: 2,397
Posted By Tony Hirst

My company differentiates between flight duty...

My company differentiates between flight duty time and duty time. Flight duty is report to block on, duty is report to block on plus 30 mins. Rest time is calculated based on duty and not flight duty...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jan 2009, 12:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,784
Posted By Tony Hirst

Those A320 guys are flying for Tiger because of...

Those A320 guys are flying for Tiger because of the delays due to issues with one of the leased A320s that was planned to be delivered and online before now.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Dec 2008, 11:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,784
Posted By Tony Hirst

Your only known hope in the future would be with...

Your only known hope in the future would be with Jetstar Pacific through CTC (http://www.ctcwings.co.uk) (Wings ATP scheme in your case).

The problem is neither Jetstar have asked for more (as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2008, 18:56
Replies: 77
Views: 62,274
Posted By Tony Hirst

Aerospace, I'm not a plucky 20 year old, but...

Aerospace,
I'm not a plucky 20 year old, but your scenario is otherwise exactly my current situation (not Air Asia though). SE Asia is generally a high threat environment, inspite of this our...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Oct 2008, 13:13
Replies: 58
Views: 23,116
Posted By Tony Hirst

Well I completed and 'passed' their assessment...

Well I completed and 'passed' their assessment process in Madrid about 9 months ago. Even got a phone call with the good news. Never heard from them again, but then again I didn't chase them up...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
23rd Oct 2008, 00:32
Replies: 59
Views: 9,989
Posted By Tony Hirst

Sleeper, Pete, I don't think there is not...

Sleeper, Pete,

I don't think there is not enough information in the above scenario to have a specific debate. I don't think the above scenario is about Capt and F/O nor about authority or...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Oct 2008, 13:18
Replies: 25
Views: 6,935
Posted By Tony Hirst

Verbatim sop are implemented in our airline too....

Verbatim sop are implemented in our airline too. Seems to be a good idea with a broad range of nationalities and cultures. Reduces the possibility miscommunication.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
16th Oct 2008, 04:47
Replies: 59
Views: 9,989
Posted By Tony Hirst

It seems to me that the Captain could have done a...

It seems to me that the Captain could have done a better job of keeping the F/O in the loop. If the F/O asks a question or offers and alternative then it is a clue that maybe either the F/O does not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Oct 2008, 01:06
Replies: 13
Views: 8,760
Posted By Tony Hirst

Not a daft quetestion, but have it in mind that...

Not a daft quetestion, but have it in mind that this isn't an interview, you're not being judged. I went in t-shirt and jeans so not so dashing :O (funily enough 6 years ago too!) and used it for...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2008, 03:30
Replies: 13
Views: 4,380
Posted By Tony Hirst

The earlier point about trim seems to be the best...

The earlier point about trim seems to be the best answer as why it is probably discouraged on approach and encouraged during takeoff and climb out.

I suppose there is an argument for using A/T ARM...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2008, 01:28
Replies: 23
Views: 83,351
Posted By Tony Hirst

The speeds quoted above are about 5 kts slower...

The speeds quoted above are about 5 kts slower than for the 400 classic.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2008, 00:47
Replies: 3,300
Views: 452,942
Posted By Tony Hirst

Charming :) Just because you cannot see other...

Charming :) Just because you cannot see other patterns doesn't mean others are moronic. Seriously, I am one of those people but am now sitting on the fence a tad more. I cannot see the what the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2008, 00:00
Replies: 62
Views: 6,863
Posted By Tony Hirst

That is excellent advice, it is the best way to...

That is excellent advice, it is the best way to get a handle on how the forcasts are panning out. If you use the Met Office's Global TAF/METAR Search function then this is a very quick and simple...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2008, 15:20
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Tony Hirst

The question is valid. One should not chase the...

The question is valid. One should not chase the ASI, but set an initial pitch attitude and adjust from there to select the appropriate speed. Otherwise you would be subjected to a significant amount...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2008, 10:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,429
Posted By Tony Hirst

First job a few months ago on a medium jet 14...

First job a few months ago on a medium jet 14 months from completing my training with 300hrs TT.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Aug 2008, 18:32
Replies: 25
Views: 3,881
Posted By Tony Hirst

I'm hearing female voices using the Vietnam...

I'm hearing female voices using the Vietnam Airlines callsign and noticing a few with other Asian airlines as well as colleagues of mine too.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2008, 10:03
Replies: 24
Views: 3,485
Posted By Tony Hirst

I completed my PPL, CPL and IR part-time,...

I completed my PPL, CPL and IR part-time, weekends only. Blackbushe Aviation were the only people able to accomodate my weekends only schedule. My own experience suggests that getting rusty after not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2008, 01:36
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By Tony Hirst

Mod 2 took me about 160hrs before the brush-up....

Mod 2 took me about 160hrs before the brush-up. That is just the time taken to read and do progress tests. But as pilotmake says, you know the answer better than anyone. Anyhow...

The QB can be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Aug 2008, 01:38
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Tony Hirst

Are you trying to study at home? If so remove...

Are you trying to study at home? If so remove yourself to a cafe, library or just on a train going anywhere. You'd be amazed at how alternative suroundings enable hours of concentrated study.

As...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jul 2008, 10:22
Replies: 69
Views: 7,113
Posted By Tony Hirst

Daria, You only get one shot get getting...

Daria,

You only get one shot get getting through all the phases with acceptable results, don't make it any harder than it needs to be. I completed training modular style by studying and training...
Forum: Medical & Health
24th Jul 2008, 17:18
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By Tony Hirst

Potentially Interesting Paper in Pilot Initial Medicals

The Value of Screening Tests in Applicants for Initial Pilot Medical Tests (http://occmed.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/53/1/15)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jul 2008, 11:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,536
Posted By Tony Hirst

Good point and not one I considered until I was...

Good point and not one I considered until I was quoted £900/yr for 3 x salary by Hiscox. But at least that allows me to stay on my feet until I sort something else out, shoudl the worst come to the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2008, 02:45
Replies: 51
Views: 4,307
Posted By Tony Hirst

ItalianJon, Long time no see, how are you? ...

ItalianJon,

Long time no see, how are you?

To answer your question I've had the Zaon MRX. The past tense due to being in another part of the world now. It isn't snake oil. It works well. It...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jul 2008, 02:35
Replies: 3,300
Views: 452,942
Posted By Tony Hirst

I feel that is too pesimistic, what we have at...

I feel that is too pesimistic, what we have at the moment are a load of chancers making rediculous offers purely on the back of media stories. The banks cannot afford to keep borrowers at bay. The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jul 2008, 02:59
Replies: 20
Views: 12,747
Posted By Tony Hirst

Not for CTC Wings ATP or Cadet from personal...

Not for CTC Wings ATP or Cadet from personal experience and people I met during selection.

Have a look at the last page here:...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jul 2008, 12:58
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,215
Posted By Tony Hirst

Which is why this is such a load of hot air on...

Which is why this is such a load of hot air on the part of the, errrm, experts. There is very little fundementally wrong with the UK and European economies. The US has less influence than once it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Jul 2008, 03:17
Replies: 4
Views: 987
Posted By Tony Hirst

The words "nail" and "head" spring to...

The words "nail" and "head" spring to mind.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jul 2008, 12:30
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,215
Posted By Tony Hirst

AceD3, I started out in 2002 aged 35 when...

AceD3,
I started out in 2002 aged 35 when things wern't looking too brilliant but at least the right side of 2001, then again I missed out on the seemingly huge amount of recruitment that occured in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2008, 12:10
Replies: 3,300
Views: 452,942
Posted By Tony Hirst

I just don't see it that way? Apart from the...

I just don't see it that way? Apart from the banks :mad: it all up, what exactly is it about the economy as it stands that puts us in a recession. All the factors we have seen are because of a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jul 2008, 11:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,786
Posted By Tony Hirst

Luverly :ok: Seriously now, I've asked...

Luverly :ok:


Seriously now, I've asked around what people are doing and generally seems to be as I described, in my company also. Although I am operating to and licensed under CAAV VAR-FCL, they...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jul 2008, 10:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,786
Posted By Tony Hirst

I knew I should have put money on stroppy...

I knew I should have put money on stroppy response within the first five. You guys :}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jul 2008, 05:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,786
Posted By Tony Hirst

Had this discussion very recently. Not 50% of the...

Had this discussion very recently. Not 50% of the time, but you can log PICUS for the time you fly as PF which would normally be roughly 50% of your multi-crew time because the Capt and F/O would...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2008, 06:03
Replies: 31
Views: 3,297
Posted By Tony Hirst

Quite right. The difference in take-off, landing...

Quite right. The difference in take-off, landing and ground handling can be significant and does generally require must more awareness about the environs, the aircraft and the surface than a tricycle...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jun 2008, 07:24
Replies: 194
Views: 26,007
Posted By Tony Hirst

How well put is that? Presisely how my experience...

How well put is that? Presisely how my experience is unfolding at present.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2008, 13:05
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By Tony Hirst

I completed the test in 2002 and I don't think it...

I completed the test in 2002 and I don't think it has changed since. The GAPAN Assessment seemed to me to primarily test your ability to cope with a Instrument Rating in a high performance aircraft....
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