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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2010, 03:00
Replies: 15
Views: 1,804
Posted By SystemsAreGo

The helmet cam is a cheap, easy and effective...

The helmet cam is a cheap, easy and effective option. Put a wide angle bullet cam on the top of your headset or your pax's headset. Best way for them to re-live their experience and they sell like...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Mar 2010, 19:39
Replies: 92
Views: 16,696
Posted By SystemsAreGo

I'd be happy to swap the blue sky, pleasant mates...

I'd be happy to swap the blue sky, pleasant mates and good food, for smoggy skies, pleasant mates and good food.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Nov 2009, 08:58
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Like the previous posters have pointed out, a CAA...

Like the previous posters have pointed out, a CAA standard is a CAA standard. However, the way you get there is very different. Some places will have you more than ready for your flight test right...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2009, 07:59
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Easy answers if you ask me.. North Shore...

Easy answers if you ask me..


North Shore Aero Club :ok:


No real need for a diploma or degree for at least another five years. Just rip into that CPL.

Good luck newbie!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Oct 2009, 01:11
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Here is what I have found.. Eagle R172K -...

Here is what I have found..

Eagle
R172K - Four up, $1.90 a mile

Auckland Aero Club
C152A - Two up, $1.52 a mile
C172SP - Four up, $1.80 a mile
(membership required)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Oct 2009, 03:30
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Aircraft rates in Auckland - the best x-country weapons

With summer approaching I thought this would be a good time to start this thread.

What are the best aircraft deals for private hire? Two seat, four seat, six seat.. AR/NE/elsewhere

x =...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2009, 11:14
Replies: 6
Views: 3,069
Posted By SystemsAreGo

A wanted book: AC Kermode - Mechanics of Flight

Hi all,

Does anybody have a dusty copy of this book they could either lend me or flog off to me?

Ta

Systems
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Aug 2009, 23:24
Replies: 18
Views: 1,895
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Likewise with my sixth form certificate results.....

Likewise with my sixth form certificate results.. 1-6..

Have any kiwis heard back from CX with a yay or a nay?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Aug 2009, 21:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By SystemsAreGo

I wouldn't recommend it.. You need to go through...

I wouldn't recommend it.. You need to go through customs at both ends which can cause delays. There would be cheaper places to live in Kowloon and then you can make use of that wonderful invention,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Aug 2009, 03:47
Replies: 313
Views: 176,568
Posted By SystemsAreGo

For those guys heading north and don't want to...

For those guys heading north and don't want to make the drive, I have a good reliable car up in Darwin I would like to get rid of. PM me for details
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Aug 2009, 10:56
Replies: 18
Views: 1,895
Posted By SystemsAreGo

In my application you could only chose which...

In my application you could only chose which country rather than city you prefer.

I chose HK as my first option. At least I know that they will be running interviews and it is a good excuse to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Aug 2009, 10:51
Replies: 33
Views: 5,100
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Flapsupdown, I think you are on to something...

Flapsupdown, I think you are on to something there. It would seem that there is more to hiring a cadet than we can think of here. Personality is the big one i'm guessing.

Systems
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Jul 2009, 08:50
Replies: 18
Views: 1,895
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Any Kiwis out there?

CPP wannabes,

I'm wondering if there are any fellow Kiwis out there who have applied for the CPP. If so, any news?

Systems
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
23rd Jul 2009, 07:45
Replies: 1
Views: 829
Posted By SystemsAreGo

MWR, I believe interviews occur throughout...

MWR,

I believe interviews occur throughout the year. They have interviews available in larger cities of interest although I am unsure what ones exactly.

Systems
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Jul 2009, 08:28
Replies: 33
Views: 5,100
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Good spanner to throw in the works Darkrampage! ...

Good spanner to throw in the works Darkrampage! Thanks for your input and all the best for stage two :ok:

How about those unsuccessful applicants? Do they get notified or is it the case of 'no...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Jul 2009, 09:16
Replies: 33
Views: 5,100
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Thanks for your thoughts folks. Mixed...

Thanks for your thoughts folks.

Mixed comments so I guess the only real answer would come from CX management. It would be interesting to get an idea of which way they are going if any..
...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Jul 2009, 07:38
Replies: 33
Views: 5,100
Posted By SystemsAreGo

The ideal CPP applicant

Hi there HK wannabes,

I am interested in finding out what exactly Cathay are looking for in CPP applicants.

Obviously the pre-requisites must be met but how about previous flying experience,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jul 2009, 05:44
Replies: 19
Views: 2,001
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Best pay in GA by a long shot. What survey...

Best pay in GA by a long shot. What survey company would pay more than them? Your last sentence is a big call - have you previously worked for them?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2009, 08:07
Replies: 20
Views: 2,898
Posted By SystemsAreGo

There is no hiring up north.. end of story.. ...

There is no hiring up north.. end of story..

Those who are saying "get in ya car and drive north, pull beers for a few weeks then whammo, you have yourself a job" are not very up-to-date with what...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2009, 06:55
Replies: 19
Views: 2,001
Posted By SystemsAreGo

From what I have heard it is good fun, low level,...

From what I have heard it is good fun, low level, hands on flying, in some nice machines. I assume we are talking about the same NZ company. Your first 1000hr in any instance is likely to be made...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2009, 10:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,607
Posted By SystemsAreGo

I'd kill for one of these :E ...

I'd kill for one of these :E

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2007/08/03/future460.jpg
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2009, 08:26
Replies: 96
Views: 14,856
Posted By SystemsAreGo

The passengers who step on the 'NO STEP' sign.....

The passengers who step on the 'NO STEP' sign.. fabric wings don't hold up big indians very well :ooh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2009, 05:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,984
Posted By SystemsAreGo

A good bunch of people in a good spot (lots of...

A good bunch of people in a good spot (lots of drunk uni chicks in Dunedin) :}

Rates are quite reasonable as I recall. Only thing you need to do is take responsibility for your own learning - a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jun 2009, 21:25
Replies: 42
Views: 8,328
Posted By SystemsAreGo

'Slight stream' would be an exaggeration. There...

'Slight stream' would be an exaggeration. There is very little movement anywhere. Employers who advertise on AFAP will be receiving hundreds of CVs and will have the luxury of selecting from a pool...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2009, 22:03
Replies: 33
Views: 3,731
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Sure you can wheel a pitts on nicely, but if you...

Sure you can wheel a pitts on nicely, but if you have a bounce (pilot or runway induced) you have very little prop clearance.

From what I have learnt, a wheeler is more manageable in a crosswind...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2009, 08:22
Replies: 33
Views: 3,731
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Yes ZK-JFG is a nice C180 online at Waikato eh...

Yes ZK-JFG is a nice C180 online at Waikato eh Slackie. But is it a good first taildragger? I heard the C180's bounce frequency is the same as the human reflex ;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2009, 08:10
Replies: 33
Views: 3,731
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Wombat in the Citabria out of Ardmore. A...

Wombat in the Citabria out of Ardmore. A taildragger instructor who knows what's what. PM me for his contact..
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2009, 09:15
Replies: 29
Views: 2,911
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Jetconnect 737 eh? Did they divert to...

Jetconnect 737 eh?

Did they divert to Invercargill after the go around :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2009, 05:52
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,372,045
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Charlie Golf Golf must be one of, if not the...

Charlie Golf Golf must be one of, if not the tidiest 185s around. Nothing like watching mint machines flown into raggady ass bush strips :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2009, 08:50
Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
Posted By SystemsAreGo

No such thing as a 'frozen ATPL' in NZ. Want...

No such thing as a 'frozen ATPL' in NZ.

Want to keep costs low? I wouldn't recommend going to the ardmore flying factory. Their circuits are HUGE :ugh:

By the time you finish your CPL the job...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2009, 08:34
Replies: 16
Views: 1,313
Posted By SystemsAreGo

If you find yourself feeling lightheaded again,...

If you find yourself feeling lightheaded again, tense all the muscles from you toes and work up to your abdominal over the course of a second or two.

Negative G.. your :mad:'d
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2009, 23:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Decalage - Decalage is the angle between the...

Decalage - Decalage is the angle between the chord line of the upper plane and that of the lower plane and is positive when the top plane is at a greater angle of incidence than the bottom.

Taken...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2009, 19:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Agreed.. A certain wallowing sensation occurs...

Agreed.. A certain wallowing sensation occurs with the stall. Then you kick in full rudder, pull the stick and hold on. :eek:

On another note, try flying level inverted and you will be amazed at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2009, 06:36
Replies: 39
Views: 5,018
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Overweight?? nah.. I'm just a few meals ahead and...

Overweight?? nah.. I'm just a few meals ahead and a few sh!ts behind :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2009, 22:48
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By SystemsAreGo

Cheaper.. yes More useful.. no I would go...

Cheaper.. yes
More useful.. no

I would go with the MECIR. It is more exposure to the real environment - in cloud with a bigger, faster, more complex aircraft.
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