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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Nov 2023, 23:37
Replies: 409
Views: 112,060
Posted By spleener

C'mon all you Maccherschmitt Aces, stop this...

C'mon all you Maccherschmitt Aces, stop this thread drift now! :=
Have some decorum.
Else I'll give you all 10 Piggies each and a retro run to the Sight Board.
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2022, 14:53
Replies: 60
Views: 31,402
Posted By spleener

JFK ATC: . The place has expertise and...

JFK ATC: . The place has expertise and experience, but the attitude gets in the way far too often. Too much watching 'Pushing Tin"?

Lucky this time.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2021, 03:33
Replies: 65
Views: 33,106
Posted By spleener

Firstly, this is a tragedy for the families and...

Firstly, this is a tragedy for the families and friends, traumatic for the rescue personnel and may the deceased RIP.

Perhaps there are some lessons to be learned which may come to light after a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2021, 05:48
Replies: 271
Views: 59,135
Posted By spleener

Mitchell Highway.....that's what the 'Road Map'...

Mitchell Highway.....that's what the 'Road Map' is for.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2020, 12:45
Replies: 268
Views: 142,995
Posted By spleener

100%! I've time on the C130, and its a shame...

100%!

I've time on the C130, and its a shame we are playing semantics when the Herc guy looks like he did such a great job! But... I'll bite! - after decades of sometimes pedantic sim sessions...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2020, 06:33
Replies: 268
Views: 142,995
Posted By spleener

Don't leave the room yet then Bob!

Don't leave the room yet then Bob!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Jul 2020, 03:40
Replies: 26
Views: 14,468
Posted By spleener

"I remember A scalers, some would carry a little...

"I remember A scalers, some would carry a little picture book with them in their flight bag, displaying all the toys they had; sports cars, aeroplanes etc. (this was before smartphones) They would...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Apr 2020, 06:04
Replies: 98
Views: 121,911
Posted By spleener

I don't refute your sentiment. However, just tell...

I don't refute your sentiment. However, just tell me how many people in CX are paid A scale. I'll give you a hint; less than one. B scale surpassed the frozen [and up tp 33% reduced] A- scale a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Mar 2020, 02:39
Replies: 9
Views: 4,251
Posted By spleener

Thanks STW, well done on forecasting the CoViD-19...

Thanks STW, well done on forecasting the CoViD-19 outbreak and economic fall-out. Fortunate to have your foresight. Keep it up.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jan 2020, 10:11
Replies: 161
Views: 65,805
Posted By spleener

Maybe a number of reasons- queue the usual...

Maybe a number of reasons- queue the usual suspects: Press on; Land long; Speed above the bug, Weather; Runway surface; Braking/ Reverser technique [OMG they're stowed!]; Mechanical failure or,,,, GT...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Nov 2019, 12:22
Replies: 12
Views: 6,451
Posted By spleener

I hope the quest is rhetorical and that you are...

I hope the quest is rhetorical and that you are not actually about to lose your medical category.
It is very unlikely that the original State authority will be advised. However, if the medical...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Oct 2019, 09:52
Replies: 93
Views: 78,902
Posted By spleener

Well Hans, I take on board the previous points...

Well Hans, I take on board the previous points about accepting visual separation and the wrong heading, and basically I agree. However, I venture that you are a lot more hands-on current by flying...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Jul 2019, 12:33
Replies: 12
Views: 8,357
Posted By spleener

I agree wholeheartedly with the above replies....

I agree wholeheartedly with the above replies. Steady hand on the wheel: Get the Command time.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Jul 2019, 12:25
Replies: 4
Views: 3,682
Posted By spleener

That may be a blessing! IMHO: Wait it out and...

That may be a blessing!
IMHO: Wait it out and get some command time. FO hrs 'only' just isn't a a great basis for making a move right now. [Don't get stuck in a downturn, out of work and with FO...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th May 2019, 02:21
Replies: 20
Views: 20,907
Posted By spleener

Think I'm with Steve on this Cxorcist. Normally I...

Think I'm with Steve on this Cxorcist. Normally I side with your views, but this time it comes across as soapboxing a personal agenda. Breathe.
Yes, sounds like a non-event and it is a nice time of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th May 2019, 12:31
Replies: 30
Views: 17,205
Posted By spleener

It’s been a while since I flew a bus....... ...

It’s been a while since I flew a bus.......
But, from memory that’s a BIG ecam checklist and potential (no pun) issue. Well done to the crew.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Apr 2019, 08:36
Replies: 4
Views: 4,597
Posted By spleener

Etymologically interesting choice of tail...

Etymologically interesting choice of tail registrations...

BLAM : [v]: to avoid censure, to pass blame onto other[s].... [n] : [modern] a loud report, a blindside.....
BLAB: [v]: to gossip...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Feb 2019, 09:22
Replies: 4
Views: 3,276
Posted By spleener

Looks like the desperate company attempts at...

Looks like the desperate company attempts at social media influence continues. Expect a ramp-up from Xwind/MC and similar going forward.

[yawn]....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Feb 2019, 23:14
Replies: 59
Views: 43,002
Posted By spleener

+1. This is not a time for playing into the...

+1.
This is not a time for playing into the company's hands. Stay cool, allow due process, and keep the lynching hysteria for the bar.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Feb 2019, 01:04
Replies: 2
Views: 2,845
Posted By spleener

CPA Corporate Governance - asleep at the wheel?

In an earlier thread I mentioned the annual letter from Larry Fink of Blackrock to the CEO's of all companies they are invested in. I omitted a link, so have pasted it below. It's a bit of a long...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Jan 2019, 00:30
Replies: 22
Views: 12,546
Posted By spleener

History has shown there has to be some pushback...

History has shown there has to be some pushback on CX to effect any meaningful offer.
The only risk of a No vote may be a be slight screwing if we allow CX to kick the can further down the road...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Jan 2019, 03:20
Replies: 9
Views: 9,666
Posted By spleener

An interesting read from an investor's viewpoint:...

An interesting read from an investor's viewpoint: Larry Flint's [Chairman and CEO of Blackrock] annual letter to CEO's. [With almost 16m shares, Blackrock is CPA's largest Institutional Shareholder.]...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Jan 2019, 03:02
Replies: 22
Views: 12,546
Posted By spleener

MC, I can poke holes in some of the above...

MC, I can poke holes in some of the above subjective 'reasons' as well. But, I can look objectively straight through the Company's 'offer' and see the viper pit that awaits a yes vote. Maybe you can...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Dec 2018, 14:47
Replies: 28
Views: 11,086
Posted By spleener

Geez X-wind, don't let the facts get in the way...

Geez X-wind, don't let the facts get in the way of a good divide-and conquer, self serving rant.
Yes , the recommendation from the GC sucks, so please keep your eye on the ball.
And, for the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Dec 2018, 08:08
Replies: 76
Views: 54,197
Posted By spleener

+1 Get a [HKAOA] room please.

+1

Get a [HKAOA] room please.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Dec 2018, 14:15
Replies: 55
Views: 17,858
Posted By spleener

From memory, that procedure was to align with...

From memory, that procedure was to align with formation takeoff procedures.....Giving/receiving the nod to roll with the parkbrake on ....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Dec 2018, 09:56
Replies: 106
Views: 57,624
Posted By spleener

I think you got that right Busboy. And don't...

I think you got that right Busboy. And don't forget the killing the company made on getting people to opt out of the A Scale[defined benefit] retirement fund to go on a base. And then inserting the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Nov 2018, 14:25
Replies: 106
Views: 57,624
Posted By spleener

Looks like the votes are in Mr/Ms Lessonlearnt.

Looks like the votes are in Mr/Ms Lessonlearnt.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Nov 2018, 04:06
Replies: 26
Views: 7,746
Posted By spleener

unitedabx...

unitedabx (https://www.pprune.org/members/481196-unitedabx), I agree with your sentiment. However, now better to respond to limit the damage and send a clear message.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Oct 2018, 23:45
Replies: 24
Views: 15,127
Posted By spleener

2025: Way beyond managements bonus horizon....

2025: Way beyond managements bonus horizon....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Oct 2018, 14:55
Replies: 19
Views: 5,956
Posted By spleener

Another well thought out post

Another well thought out post
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Oct 2018, 11:12
Replies: 383
Views: 520,028
Posted By spleener

That’s a valid thought. But remember that the...

That’s a valid thought. But remember that the Party needs stability, so they’ll continue to use smoke and mirrors to prop up entrrprises. Gotta convince the proles.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Sep 2018, 12:54
Replies: 22
Views: 10,555
Posted By spleener

Traf, I believe you're thinking too hard in...

Traf,
I believe you're thinking too hard in providing a logical response. It's not meant to make any sense, so in the future just reply in kind.

eg:

​​​​​​Dear Chris,

Kudos for creating the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Aug 2018, 10:22
Replies: 12
Views: 4,648
Posted By spleener

Thanks for that Buzz. Much more eloquent than...

Thanks for that Buzz. Much more eloquent than I’d have put it.
Sometimes I wonder about some of our spoon fed fellow pilots.... lots of sweat to get the licence, then clueless how it works.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Aug 2018, 10:15
Replies: 49
Views: 21,845
Posted By spleener

What is his benchmark rate for a DFO?

What is his benchmark rate for a DFO?
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