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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Apr 2019, 02:48
Replies: 37
Views: 27,626
Posted By jonathon68

2019 44 retirements 2020 58 2021 53 2022 51...

2019 44 retirements
2020 58
2021 53
2022 51
2023 58
2024 57
2025 58
2026 47
2027 70
2028 62
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Apr 2019, 03:02
Replies: 27
Views: 18,910
Posted By jonathon68

Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome....It's a...

Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome....It's a similar affliction to Australian Induced Divorce Syndrome.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Feb 2019, 11:17
Replies: 3
Views: 2,246
Posted By jonathon68

Retirement age 97 then!

Retirement age 97 then!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Apr 2018, 02:16
Replies: 12
Views: 10,906
Posted By jonathon68

What a shame. A Gentleman and one of the great...

What a shame. A Gentleman and one of the great characters on the 777 and 747.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th May 2017, 17:01
Replies: 9
Views: 7,324
Posted By jonathon68

Minimum 200 hours or completion of their...

Minimum 200 hours or completion of their probation (six months) - whichever is later.

I recall there were issues in the past when JF/O's were on the Tristar and Classic fleets as they were wound...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Apr 2017, 01:45
Replies: 51
Views: 29,343
Posted By jonathon68

My memory is a bit hazy so I may be incorrect on...

My memory is a bit hazy so I may be incorrect on the following.

VSS was 1 months salary per year of service or 3 months salary per years remaining until retirement, whichever was less.

Some...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jan 2017, 00:00
Replies: 14
Views: 4,837
Posted By jonathon68

Under the current system of cash allowances, CPA...

Under the current system of cash allowances, CPA have to deposit millions of dollars/yen/euro's etc with Hotels around the world so that cash is on hand to distribute to Crew "on the spot".
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Jul 2016, 15:50
Replies: 41
Views: 18,602
Posted By jonathon68

Previous AEX course preferred ( so retired...

Previous AEX course preferred ( so retired IRE/TRE - STC/BTC). Otherwise a very long upgrade process.

My understanding is that they will not need a Class 1 medical, but will need to demonstrate...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Mar 2016, 12:03
Replies: 10
Views: 5,039
Posted By jonathon68

If this were a poker game, the opponent just...

If this were a poker game, the opponent just blinked.

Stay the course.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Feb 2016, 15:10
Replies: 41
Views: 16,774
Posted By jonathon68

Groan. Oh..OK I will bite. Get some time...

Groan. Oh..OK I will bite.

Get some time in...

In my early years on the 777, our rosters had all the current issues that some (not all) of the Airbus guys are now whinging about.

In summary...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jan 2016, 13:24
Replies: 54
MFL
Views: 21,502
Posted By jonathon68

Average pilot. One of a few who made me...

Average pilot. One of a few who made me uncomfortable on the 400 back in the day. "Unstable.....f@rk off".

Mediocre (at best) trainer. I watched him train two S/O's. Both left.

But one of the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Dec 2015, 13:03
Replies: 18
Views: 11,058
Posted By jonathon68

The manual refers to "Training Officers". ...

The manual refers to "Training Officers".

Why have expensive F/O's train S/O's. We can have Training S/O's... They can train each other!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Sep 2015, 15:08
Replies: 66
Views: 24,092
Posted By jonathon68

The whole point of the 100 and 900 hour limits is...

The whole point of the 100 and 900 hour limits is to put a cap on work-load.

Adding non credit duties onto Crew who have reached their legal limits is totally absurd. They should be recovering to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Aug 2015, 04:58
Replies: 13
Views: 6,390
Posted By jonathon68

One of the -400 dinosaurs recently retired and...

One of the -400 dinosaurs recently retired and was given some momento by Boeing for being the first pilot to have flown the "747" continuously for over 30 years.

If I go to 65 then I should...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Mar 2015, 03:55
Replies: 7
Views: 7,062
Posted By jonathon68

The fact that the loads were generally high is...

The fact that the loads were generally high is only part of the story. The key issue is the yield from the load, especially with the state of the Rouble.

Over the past year the Rouble has gone...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Aug 2014, 03:27
Replies: 15
Views: 4,098
Posted By jonathon68

Far East wide-body Captain IRE/TRE. 89 hours...

Far East wide-body Captain IRE/TRE.

89 hours (40% simulator, 60% aircraft), 14 sectors, 9 simulator duties.

6 nights away from home. No night flying, no standby and no jet-lag.

9 days off.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Jul 2014, 03:08
Replies: 31
Views: 9,648
Posted By jonathon68

It costs me approximately HK$480 000 pa to send...

It costs me approximately HK$480 000 pa to send my two kids to a good school in HKG. The "assistance" with school fees is based on school tuition fees alone, which are only a portion of that total...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Jun 2014, 15:06
Replies: 17
Views: 11,484
Posted By jonathon68

Two kids in a good school here in HKG cost me...

Two kids in a good school here in HKG cost me HK$450 000 a year.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2014, 12:37
Replies: 63
Views: 25,684
Posted By jonathon68

Philippines FIR, back in the "good old days"...

Philippines FIR, back in the "good old days" there were some low level way-points which had slightly non-politically correct names. My favourite's were NIPIL and SEXEY.

FEDEX to Manila female...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th May 2014, 05:00
Replies: 48
Views: 17,340
Posted By jonathon68

Not for at least a year. The 350 will initially...

Not for at least a year. The 350 will initially be a separate fleet until some sort of mixed fleet flying starts to take place.

The ex 330/340 guys will have a shorter 350 conversion course...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th May 2014, 14:16
Replies: 48
Views: 17,340
Posted By jonathon68

HKG based DEFO on HKPA. Easy and cheap way...

HKG based DEFO on HKPA.

Easy and cheap way to crew up for the A350.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Oct 2013, 14:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,435
Posted By jonathon68

It must be time for a sudden downturn and rapid...

It must be time for a sudden downturn and rapid layoff's of newly hired pilots in the US once again!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Aug 2013, 14:17
Replies: 9
Views: 5,411
Posted By jonathon68

Glad I ignored all that nonsense. Now if we...

Glad I ignored all that nonsense.

Now if we could only dispense with the archaic 300 knot descents. They worked well for the Convair 880 and 707, when there was very little traffic around. Times...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jul 2013, 15:23
Replies: 50
Views: 27,700
Posted By jonathon68

Actually it can be done in one session. All it...

Actually it can be done in one session. All it needs is 3 unassisted landings and off they go.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Jul 2013, 13:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,424
Posted By jonathon68

I don't believe that there is any issue with the...

I don't believe that there is any issue with the issue of a CAD PPL (which is presumably what Trimbleasia is after).

The sponsor letter is required for CPL/ATPL.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jun 2013, 16:11
Replies: 4
Views: 3,140
Posted By jonathon68

Let's be serious. CX is a LCC with 1890's...

Let's be serious.

CX is a LCC with 1890's Management techniques. The orders will come when the competition has decimated the yield.

But.. "it's a challenging operating environment...fuel costs...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th May 2013, 15:02
Replies: 24
Views: 9,611
Posted By jonathon68

This is just another case of no significant...

This is just another case of no significant change.

The DFO AHK slot is probably available due to retirement of the incumbent. The popular guy moving there will most likely stay in position until...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th May 2013, 14:12
Replies: 29
Views: 8,884
Posted By jonathon68

Wow. $130+ claim for me. Well worth some paperwork

Wow. $130+ claim for me. Well worth some paperwork
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th May 2013, 14:48
Replies: 16
Views: 17,166
Posted By jonathon68

would you lose your @netvigator.com email?

Yes, you will lose your @netvig.....com address. This will cost you 15 to 20 minutes of your life to sort out. Big Fu#king Deal.

I suggest you transition to an independent email service asap. This...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th May 2013, 14:27
Replies: 23
Views: 6,374
Posted By jonathon68

But what about the missed calls of Chinese ATC?...

But what about the missed calls of Chinese ATC? Or unreadable/incorrect calls. Or the constant use of Mandarin on a specific frequency which is answered by the Controller in Mandarin. (This is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th May 2013, 12:27
Replies: 4
Views: 2,010
Posted By jonathon68

They are no longer HK tax deductible.

They are no longer HK tax deductible.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Apr 2013, 11:11
Replies: 16
Views: 17,166
Posted By jonathon68

I have been with HKBN for over a year, having...

I have been with HKBN for over a year, having spent the previous decade with PCCW.

I would have switched to anyone just to get away from PCCW. Poor service and a very unreliable product. Every...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Apr 2013, 05:11
Replies: 8
Views: 3,753
Posted By jonathon68

FAR 61

This is Part 61 though, and so surely you are restricted to flying on Private Ops only.

Not many non Commercial/Privately operated 744/777/330/340 jobs out there.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Mar 2013, 13:30
Replies: 13
Views: 4,640
Posted By jonathon68

HKG SA-METAR/TAF

Couple of issues here.

1. HKG Observatory is the service provider. Typical HKG Government working practices apply, with "job for life" and "don't stick your neck out" attitudes.

2. They are...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Jan 2013, 10:14
Replies: 12
Views: 6,148
Posted By jonathon68

The Contract specifically prohibits employment by...

The Contract specifically prohibits employment by anyone else without the written consent of the Employer.

This is very much a standard point in employment contracts these days, and not just for...
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