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Forum: Rumours & News
7th Mar 2023, 00:57
Replies: 77
Views: 25,775
Posted By islandguy

There is (was) one purpose of the observer...

There is (was) one purpose of the observer (usually an FA) when a pilot steps out of the flight deck. This really applies to any airline.

In the event of an abnormality requiring the vacant pilot...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2021, 15:12
Replies: 73
Views: 45,779
Posted By islandguy

Frontier de-icing oops in Nashville

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/800x400/1614874230_6b7b6cfa0f48b0456887472a83d25868bab4de28.jpeg


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Forum: Canada
23rd Nov 2018, 02:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,090
Posted By islandguy

You need the legal right to work in Canada....

You need the legal right to work in Canada. Without this, you cannot work as a pilot in Canada. No company will sponsor you.

There's zero benefit to converting licenses or putting any other effort...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Aug 2018, 19:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,423
Posted By islandguy

CAAC eye requirements

Could anyone provide me with info regarding the CAAC eye sight exam and requirements?

I have 20/20 in one eye, but can only achieve 20/30 in my other eye. Combined vision is still 20/20 with...
Forum: Canada
5th Mar 2018, 13:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,925
Posted By islandguy

Yes they were balloons, launched by Google. ...

Yes they were balloons, launched by Google.

I heard ATC mentioning them to a couple aircraft during flight.
Forum: Canada
13th Jan 2015, 20:18
Replies: 1
Views: 3,086
Posted By islandguy

411.ca - Canada's Local Search Engine...

411.ca - Canada's Local Search Engine (http://411.ca/person/profile/36000360?qid=1421183911.3162&source=person&rank=1#.VLWLsyvF-b0)

search people

it's on there

or google, it's on there too,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
1st Oct 2012, 22:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,420
Posted By islandguy

Compressor stall? There were no audible...

Compressor stall?

There were no audible sounds coming from the engine like those you hear with compressor stalls. Is it possible to have a compressor stall with virtually no noticable sound?
...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
1st Oct 2012, 20:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,420
Posted By islandguy

PT6A surging

I was riding with a collegue who flies a King Air 200.

On approach I was watching ahead through the cockpit and somewhere probably 4-5 miles final, one of the engine torques started surging....
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
23rd Mar 2011, 15:58
Replies: 188
Views: 40,010
Posted By islandguy

Survey: Are you accepting their offer?

If you were successful in the last DESO interviews back in 2008 but were placed in a hold pool, will you be accepting CX's latest "final offer" to join as an S/O?

Let's keep it simple, YES or NO?...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Mar 2011, 02:42
Replies: 20
Views: 5,196
Posted By islandguy

Is that a yes, no, or maybe? If it's surely...

Is that a yes, no, or maybe?

If it's surely no, I can delete the post. It's not meant to stir the pot, someone actually mentioned this to me and I was curious if it had any truth to it?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Mar 2011, 02:31
Replies: 20
Views: 5,196
Posted By islandguy

YVR & SFO S/O bases?

So I heard a rumour from someone who heard a rumour from someone who knows someone.........

Anyways, if you haven't heard a good rumour before noon, why not start one.

Is CX thinking of...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Nov 2010, 01:52
Replies: 8
Views: 3,160
Posted By islandguy

I gave up on CX after the first year in the pool...

I gave up on CX after the first year in the pool when it became apparent that they had no intention of using the poolies, but rather recruit cadets on local terms.

I've since changed companies...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Nov 2010, 04:03
Replies: 56
Views: 11,501
Posted By islandguy

So, CX called me for the "fast track"

I'm one the of the DESO candidates from 2008 who were basically dismissed in favor of cadets after waiting over a year in the hold pool.

Well, wouldn't you know it, recruitment called me recently...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Dec 2009, 22:04
Replies: 96
Views: 23,010
Posted By islandguy

Any new correspondance from anyone in the past...

Any new correspondance from anyone in the past month?

Last time I checked was 2 months ago, they were still on the "no change in recruitment plans as of yet for DESO poolies"
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Nov 2009, 13:25
Replies: 48
Views: 7,270
Posted By islandguy

Hey T, Did you get that in an e-mail, or...

Hey T,

Did you get that in an e-mail, or over a phone conversation recently?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Sep 2009, 23:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,340
Posted By islandguy

Keep in mind for current applications, there is...

Keep in mind for current applications, there is still a hiring freeze in effect (except for cadets, apparently) dating back to late 2008. Some of the people who are in the current hiring pool from...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Aug 2009, 15:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,034
Posted By islandguy

I been reading a lot of similar comments in...

I been reading a lot of similar comments in regards to when people can expect a response after applying for the CPP. It seems some people are under the impression that you should expect a response or...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st Mar 2009, 02:29
Replies: 12
Views: 8,373
Posted By islandguy

How has it been for you so far? How was training,...

How has it been for you so far? How was training, indoc, etc. Any regrets?
Any advice for the next round of S/O new hires?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Dec 2008, 16:21
Replies: 41
Views: 7,739
Posted By islandguy

Sept 08 - DESO

Sept 08 - DESO
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
9th Nov 2008, 21:21
Replies: 39
Views: 9,240
Posted By islandguy

deleted - sold the study stuff

deleted - sold the study stuff
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Nov 2008, 13:28
Replies: 5
Views: 13,072
Posted By islandguy

Im my experience, realistic for DESO is 3000+ hrs...

Im my experience, realistic for DESO is 3000+ hrs total, with a good amount of 2 crew, multi-turbine or jet experience.

Some people get interviews between 2000-2500 but usually have been flying...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Nov 2008, 00:28
Replies: 5
Views: 13,072
Posted By islandguy

It took me a full year to hear anything, many...

It took me a full year to hear anything, many people wait much longer assuming they meet the realistic minimums. Most don't receive any reply at all, despite exceeding the posted requirements.

The...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Oct 2008, 15:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
Posted By islandguy

I was recently at a second interview in HK. ...

I was recently at a second interview in HK.

The timeline to find out your result is about 10 days. You call HK usually the next Friday after the week of your interview.

They said for S/O hired...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Oct 2008, 17:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,390
Posted By islandguy

Did you ever try the company website? Cathay...

Did you ever try the company website?

Cathay Pacific - Careers : Careers Home (http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/careers/flying/so_requirements)

Realistic minimums for Second Officer are...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Aug 2008, 13:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,392
Posted By islandguy

You got the wrong thread for the question, try...

You got the wrong thread for the question, try the next forum down for Fragrant Harbour.

Anyways, all the info is in the search function of this website. Type in key words such as "interview",...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Aug 2008, 02:02
Replies: 12
Views: 2,298
Posted By islandguy

TEX, You don't need the interview prep for...

TEX,

You don't need the interview prep for the 1st S/O interview. All the gouges are spot on, just put your head in the books and review the questions from previous pprune posts and you'll do...
Forum: Canada
29th Jul 2008, 02:43
Replies: 5
Views: 26,232
Posted By islandguy

http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/canadi...

http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/canadian.html
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Jul 2008, 12:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By islandguy

SBR, I am still in the process, having only...

SBR,

I am still in the process, having only completed the first interview so far.

All the info about what to study is on this website, although you may have to go back through the archives.
...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
23rd Jul 2008, 15:44
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By islandguy

After the first interview, you are usually...

After the first interview, you are usually instructed to call them in 10 days to find out the result.

The time between first and second interview is anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months depending on...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Jul 2008, 01:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,752
Posted By islandguy

Year 1: $386,556 HKD Year 2: $432,960 HKD ...

Year 1: $386,556 HKD
Year 2: $432,960 HKD
Year 3: $484,920 HKD
Year 4: $543,108 HKD

This is basic salary and does not include housing allowance.

1 USD equals about 7.8 HKD.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Jul 2008, 02:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,298
Posted By islandguy

I sent you a message. I'm looking for a sim...

I sent you a message.

I'm looking for a sim partner for some prep in September in MSP.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Jul 2008, 15:34
Replies: 1
Views: 592
Posted By islandguy

Recent sim experience?

Which aircraft has Cathay been using recently for the sim evals?

The 200 or 400?

Thanks!
Forum: Canada
4th Jun 2008, 20:21
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By islandguy

No you cannot fly for a Canadian company in...

No you cannot fly for a Canadian company in Canada with a JAA license.

With 250hrs it will be difficult to find a pilot job in Canada just like everywhere else.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th May 2008, 15:50
Replies: 20
Views: 3,484
Posted By islandguy

Sorry to hear that. As far as I know, I am...

Sorry to hear that.

As far as I know, I am still scheduled for a 2nd DESO interview in September.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th May 2008, 02:30
Replies: 20
Views: 3,484
Posted By islandguy

I'm sorry to hear that, I hope it still turns out...

I'm sorry to hear that, I hope it still turns out ok for you.

Are you interviewing for SO or FO? I've heard a couple of people have received e-mails delaying or cancelling interviews, but not sure...
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