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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2016, 10:01
Replies: 18
Views: 9,795
Posted By Capt EFIS

Like dehg5776 said, the Thompson screens are not...

Like dehg5776 said, the Thompson screens are not an upgrade, they only display the same information that was on the CRT's they are replacing. I heard that it would take about $500k per aircraft to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jun 2016, 11:39
Replies: 24
Views: 7,255
Posted By Capt EFIS

We saw it over SA on the early morning of the...

We saw it over SA on the early morning of the 19th May 2016. It's a NASA high altitude balloon at 100,000ft. It appears that the balloon is currently in the South Pacific, however, on the morning we...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Dec 2012, 23:46
Replies: 36
Views: 11,178
Posted By Capt EFIS

REX had always operated on a very reduced...

REX had always operated on a very reduced schedule on Christmas Day with not all ports receiving a service, therefore, if it works out that REX makes a loss on this day why wouldn't you close and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2012, 01:28
Replies: 63
Views: 37,264
Posted By Capt EFIS

One of the reasons that they would not of been...

One of the reasons that they would not of been able to send another aircraft out would of been lack of crews. There appear to be a shortage of Captains in Sydney, Adelaide crew are now being rostered...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2012, 06:33
Replies: 19
Views: 5,495
Posted By Capt EFIS

No AFRU at Taree, however, I would think that...

No AFRU at Taree, however, I would think that there would be company procedures in place to confirm the crew are on the correct frequency.

I guess we'll have to wait until the ATSB report come out...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2012, 11:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,851
Posted By Capt EFIS

It sucks... won't let you print out some of the...

It sucks... won't let you print out some of the charts until their effective date. I lasted about 2 days before going back to v3.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2012, 02:34
Replies: 32
Views: 6,858
Posted By Capt EFIS

Could be about time we started to lock up these...

Could be about time we started to lock up these idiots that bring prohibited items on board aircraft, 6-12 months should start to send the message that this is just not on.

The whole incident...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Nov 2011, 10:11
Replies: 39
Views: 14,098
Posted By Capt EFIS

It has been common for rosters to have 10 Reserve...

It has been common for rosters to have 10 Reserve Days on them. I haven't had one myself for a few months, but when you do get one of those rosters it makes it hard to plan things outside of work.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2011, 11:35
Replies: 20
Views: 5,150
Posted By Capt EFIS

Talking to Jeppesen, it appears that it was an...

Talking to Jeppesen, it appears that it was an error on Jeppesen's behalf to delete them and they will be back in the 14th October Amendment.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2011, 11:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,478
Posted By Capt EFIS

If you only need to use it away from home, get...

If you only need to use it away from home, get yourself a Telstra NextG Pre-paid USB Modem for about $100.

I've got one that I use with a netbook and it costs me $150 a year for 10Gb, sometimes...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jun 2011, 02:11
Replies: 96
Views: 16,943
Posted By Capt EFIS

Did I hear correct that CASA got involved in it...

Did I hear correct that CASA got involved in it yesterday and grounded RPT flights out of Adelaide?

Could it be that the hard word has been put on CASA to be a bit more pro-active this time...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2009, 23:07
Replies: 49
Views: 10,306
Posted By Capt EFIS

Does anyone know if the Apron area at Port...

Does anyone know if the Apron area at Port Lincoln will be able to support the size of the Q400 aircraft? It looks very tight when there are 2 SAAB's parked there.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2009, 08:21
Replies: 51
Views: 19,286
Posted By Capt EFIS

First ever flight in an aircraft was on their F27...

First ever flight in an aircraft was on their F27 going from Port Macquarie to Sydney.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2008, 14:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,212
Posted By Capt EFIS

CAAP 178-1(1) Non-Precision Approaches details...

CAAP 178-1(1) Non-Precision Approaches details the answer to this question.

You can dowload the CAAP here: http://www.casa.gov.au/download/CAAPs/ops/178-1.pdf

Otherwise here is the paragraph...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2008, 05:09
Replies: 90
Views: 11,901
Posted By Capt EFIS

Thumbs down With comments like these.... "...The faint...

With comments like these....

"...The faint hearted, the whiners and the whingers have no place in aviation, much less in Rex, ..."

...I am sure that the EBA negotations will go well, however,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Sep 2007, 12:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
Posted By Capt EFIS

I think there will still be alot of ports that...

I think there will still be alot of ports that will only be suited to a turbo-prop aircraft. A lot will also depend on the Airport Operator - if they are willing to spend money to upgrade facilities...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2007, 09:28
Replies: 44
Views: 10,609
Posted By Capt EFIS

Saw the press release from O'Connors today, last...

Saw the press release from O'Connors today, last flight between Adelaide and Whyalla is on Sunday 9th September 2007.

Withdrawal of service caused by the new CASA requirements in regard to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Aug 2007, 03:12
Replies: 44
Views: 10,609
Posted By Capt EFIS

Didn't hear that they were about to shut down,...

Didn't hear that they were about to shut down, but did hear a rumour that they will be pulling out of Whyalla very soon.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Apr 2007, 07:52
Replies: 35
Views: 5,543
Posted By Capt EFIS

Thumbs down I'd stay well clear of that company. Must be a...

I'd stay well clear of that company. Must be a great place to work if they need to bond their pilots just to keep them there for a year - What ever happened to providing good working conditions to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Mar 2007, 12:59
Replies: 7
REX
Views: 2,150
Posted By Capt EFIS

You don't have to pay for the SAAB endorsement,...

You don't have to pay for the SAAB endorsement, but you are bonded for 2 years ($15,000 last time I looked).

I guess like most other companies you could commute to Sydney, but you would have to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2006, 11:57
Replies: 27
Views: 3,369
Posted By Capt EFIS

With REX about to go to an all SAAB 340 fleet in...

With REX about to go to an all SAAB 340 fleet in October there might be a few Metro 23 aircraft available for sale!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2006, 09:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,545
Posted By Capt EFIS

The walk from the aircraft to the screening...

The walk from the aircraft to the screening points at the QF end is up to 100m compaired to about 300m down the other end (depending on what bay the aircraft parks on). I guess the passengers noticed...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2006, 10:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,545
Posted By Capt EFIS

Post Adelaide Airport is the only airport out of...

Adelaide Airport is the only airport out of ADL/SYD/MEL that required inbound regional passengers to be screened after the flight had been complete, and for the passengers terminating at ADL...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2006, 12:03
Replies: 18
Views: 2,545
Posted By Capt EFIS

Thumbs down I think that AAL will probally win this one. I...

I think that AAL will probally win this one. I have heard that they have made things difficult for REX in regard to bussing their passengers.

I guess the problem is that AAL want as many people to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2006, 03:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,037
Posted By Capt EFIS

Thumbs down Think your getting short changed now..... Just...

Think your getting short changed now..... Just wait until you try to get your bond back. You have to show credit card statments, receipts etc... Just to prove you did pay it !!

What annoy me is.....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2006, 03:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,131
Posted By Capt EFIS

Post Could of changed a bit now days, but... If...

Could of changed a bit now days, but...

If the interview is held in Melbourne the sim ride is on the Metro 3 Simulator at the Ansett Sim Centre with the interviews held close by.

MEL basing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd May 2006, 11:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By Capt EFIS

Qlink operate from the other end of the terminal...

Qlink operate from the other end of the terminal and have their bays closer to their gates.

Cheers,

Capt EFIS.

PS..I don't think Qlink can complain too much considering Qantas had a major...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2006, 06:25
Replies: 8
Views: 3,166
Posted By Capt EFIS

Talking Those were the days..... trying to get the C207...

Those were the days..... trying to get the C207 to climb to 4000ft on a 40 deg day so that you could do the scenic flight over Ayers Rock and the Olgas.

If your going to hire/charter an aircraft...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2006, 09:56
Replies: 70
Views: 10,614
Posted By Capt EFIS

Thumbs down Just heard that during the testing process they...

Just heard that during the testing process they have now found rust showing up in the fuel samples.

Looks like they should of left the anti-corrosive coating in the pipes!! If they can't sort this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2006, 00:25
Replies: 42
Views: 5,214
Posted By Capt EFIS

Thumbs down I must say that $130.00 seems a bit expensive to...

I must say that $130.00 seems a bit expensive to process a Medical which should only take less than an hour... but then again I have known CASA to take 6 weeks to get the medical certificate back to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jan 2006, 08:23
Replies: 70
Views: 10,614
Posted By Capt EFIS

Re: Adelaide's terminal to open on Dec 21st

The latest news is that with only a couple of days before they are due to start using the airport for domestic operations (4th Jan) they have found water in the fuel pipes.

Not too sure if this is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Dec 2005, 10:51
Replies: 47
Views: 5,470
Posted By Capt EFIS

Tixylicks, You don't work for AAL by any...

Tixylicks,

You don't work for AAL by any chance do you?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Dec 2005, 10:52
Replies: 47
Views: 5,470
Posted By Capt EFIS

Yes...it seems as though things only get half...

Yes...it seems as though things only get half done over here, just look at the one-way Southern Expressway.

It's got to the point that the local paper is holding a competition on who can guess the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2005, 09:53
Replies: 15
Views: 4,970
Posted By Capt EFIS

Thumbs down I think it could be about time that all airside...

I think it could be about time that all airside staff be security screened prior to starting their shift.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Oct 2005, 11:58
Replies: 1
Views: 622
Posted By Capt EFIS

Thumbs down New Adelaide Airport Terminal delayed.

Just heard today that domestic operations at the New Adelaide Airport Terminal has now been delayed until the 9th November 2005.

Does anyone know the real reason for the delay?
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