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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th May 2020, 09:17
Replies: 16
Views: 10,572
Posted By coconut99

The perils of being an expat in a foreign...

The perils of being an expat in a foreign airline.

All 79 expats working for FJ have had their contracts terminated after already being on unpaid leave for the last few months. All local FJ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Aug 2015, 08:29
Replies: 10
Views: 4,416
Posted By coconut99

Do tell :E

Do tell :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th May 2015, 04:01
Replies: 13
Views: 8,278
Posted By coconut99

Derfred, that is exactly the definition I was...

Derfred, that is exactly the definition I was looking for and reflects my own personal interpolation. Thank you!

Craka, you are correct, however I was discussing the definition of Instrument...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th May 2015, 13:32
Replies: 13
Views: 8,278
Posted By coconut99

Thanks for your replies, Perhaps I should...

Thanks for your replies,

Perhaps I should have been more specific...in my career I have come across different opinions about logging Instrument Time at night. I once flew with a guy who logged all...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th May 2015, 11:19
Replies: 13
Views: 8,278
Posted By coconut99

Logging Instrument Time At Night

Would anyone have an official reference or opinion of when Actual Instrument Time can be logged while under IFR at night? It seems there is a varied opinion on the matter. Just curious what...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2014, 23:18
Replies: 239
Views: 220,060
Posted By coconut99

A bit away from the Fiji aviation scene but from...

A bit away from the Fiji aviation scene but from what I have heard, a bunch of locals were selected for the second officer positions. However, most of them straight out of flying school with a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2013, 07:35
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,250,760
Posted By coconut99

Where?

Malolo lailai (aka plantation), Fiji looking down RWY 12. Do I win the prize?? :8
Forum: Middle East
20th May 2013, 11:23
Replies: 17
Views: 4,838
Posted By coconut99

Left two of my AC units on ONCE while away from...

Left two of my AC units on ONCE while away from Dubai on a 6 day trip as it was just too hot to come back home and not have it already going. Anyway...found 2 new magically built indoor swimming...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th May 2013, 11:04
Replies: 77
Views: 21,567
Posted By coconut99

Wink Interesting thread... Even though I've been...

Interesting thread...

Even though I've been knocked about by HK ATC many a times...often with no logic at all, it is still seamless compared to much of the globe. Try delays with certain Arab...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th May 2013, 10:40
Replies: 21
Views: 7,128
Posted By coconut99

Air Pathetic

Heard there were 4 young ~1000hr 737 contract FOs recently terminated from FJ due to poor performance during line training...coincidence? :oh:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jun 2011, 06:44
Replies: 45
Views: 8,650
Posted By coconut99

Hmmm I think the real zinger is this...if Qantass...

Hmmm I think the real zinger is this...if Qantass (sic) were so concerned for their frequent flyers and other passengers safety, why were they happy to transfer them to other airlines including Air...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2011, 07:56
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,506
Posted By coconut99

Don't stop posting them up FB. I always look...

Don't stop posting them up FB. I always look forward to your photos and enjoy them the most, especially the pics from the Pacific Islands! :D

Perhaps one day I'll recover mine from storage to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Feb 2011, 06:58
Replies: 24
Views: 12,899
Posted By coconut99

Contact Lenses

Anyone use contact lenses for flying? How do you find them? Pros/Cons?

I currently wear standard glasses but have been thinking of switching to contacts. :8

Coco
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2011, 04:51
Replies: 240
Views: 44,236
Posted By coconut99

QF Share in FJ

What's the story with the Qantas share in Air Pacific? If I remember correctly it is around 48%. With the rapid losses occurring at FJ, I would think Qantas would want to get rid of the burden asap...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Oct 2010, 04:50
Replies: 180
Views: 26,188
Posted By coconut99

Any update with this one? I know it was all horse...

Any update with this one? I know it was all horse piss but I recall some users stating they gave bond $$?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2010, 22:21
Replies: 45
Views: 10,974
Posted By coconut99

So he doesn't fly on line for Qantas, but keeps...

So he doesn't fly on line for Qantas, but keeps up with the sims?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2010, 08:27
Replies: 45
Views: 10,974
Posted By coconut99

Qantas and John Travolta

After reading about how Oprah Winfrey is shouting her audience of 300 people a trip to Australia on a Qantas A380, the article states that John Travolta will be 'piloting' the aircraft...I read a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2010, 07:32
Replies: 34
Views: 13,691
Posted By coconut99

cn: 009

Hi twochai,

You may be pleased to know DHC6-110 cn009 is still alive and kicking as DQ-FEZ flying in the Fiji Islands for Pacific Sun. I have had the pleasure of flying her myself a few years ago...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jun 2010, 10:20
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,506
Posted By coconut99

Like always, nice pics frigatebird. :ok: Any...

Like always, nice pics frigatebird. :ok:

Any more of that pacific sun bird?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2010, 07:40
Replies: 180
Views: 26,188
Posted By coconut99

J3, Prob had to pawn his computer and...

J3,

Prob had to pawn his computer and belongings and is now homeless after blowing his savings on the now lost dodgy bond. :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2010, 10:52
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,374,506
Posted By coconut99

Vinaka

Frigatebird,

As a pilot who once flew in the South Pacific not too many moons ago, I always look forward to your contribution here. Do you have any more on Fiji? :)

Great stuff mate, cheers...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2010, 22:41
Replies: 53
Views: 16,310
Posted By coconut99

It's just too bad they are getting a 3-4-3 config...

It's just too bad they are getting a 3-4-3 config in economy for their 77Ws. I would have thought better of air nz :=
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Nov 2009, 06:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,156
Posted By coconut99

Check out this website. It/s got all aircraft...

Check out this website. It/s got all aircraft ever to be on the Fiji register.

DQ - Fiji (http://www.dave.wise.btinternet.co.uk/DWDQ.htm)

coco :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2009, 09:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,129
Posted By coconut99

Just to add...

...now i've never flown anything glass that wasn't in the pointy end of a jet. When I did my initial training and hour building some time back it was in the ol' steam-driven cockpit. Standard...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jul 2009, 04:30
Replies: 5
Views: 4,156
Posted By coconut99

I have heard it is around the $400 ripoff. Why...

I have heard it is around the $400 ripoff. Why not just use the jeps charts/plates, and get all other info via contact with caafi? Are you bringing an aircraft for transit?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2009, 08:48
Replies: 36
Views: 2,645
Posted By coconut99

Can't you strange southern folk just get along...

Can't you strange southern folk just get along with each other!

http://www.franksemails.com/pics/qantas-air-nz-merger.jpg

:E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2009, 22:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,881
Posted By coconut99

@ Fresh Kiwi

You will find that most twotter RPT around the world is operated by two crew. The ones who operate single crew are usually parachute droppers and small VFR ops.

I havn't flown in PNG but I have...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jun 2009, 13:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By coconut99

We get a few of them now and then, and most...

We get a few of them now and then, and most pilots will be happy to fill it in. Some may not fill it out as they could be too busy, or are simply too stuck up to do anything that’s not written in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2009, 14:42
Replies: 155
Views: 47,357
Posted By coconut99

An instructor buddy of mine told me a few years...

An instructor buddy of mine told me a few years ago the story of a fresh young student pilot who brought in his logbook to be signed off by his instructor at this particular flying school he was at....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jun 2009, 01:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,050
Posted By coconut99

You looking at competing with DC and WH's schools...

You looking at competing with DC and WH's schools are you? Perhaps now’s a good time to get the tender for one of the Air Fiji hangars in Nausori and go from there. Only prob with that tho, is that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th May 2009, 06:58
Replies: 39
Views: 3,440
Posted By coconut99

Three 'South Aucklanders' are in a holden. Who's...

Three 'South Aucklanders' are in a holden. Who's driving?








The police :yuk:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th May 2009, 23:45
Replies: 22
Views: 4,890
Posted By coconut99

I attended Ardmore back in the mid-ninties for ME...

I attended Ardmore back in the mid-ninties for ME training after completing my CPL elsewhere overseas. My original school went through a long dry patch of having no ME aircraft available, so rather...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2009, 10:27
Replies: 20
Views: 2,187
Posted By coconut99

Well done, it's a great feeling indeed! I...

Well done, it's a great feeling indeed!

I still remember my first solo. The year was 1993, Cessna 152, about 35 degrees outside and 45 degrees inside. No need for the instructor to throw the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Mar 2009, 00:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,469
Posted By coconut99

DEFO Requirements

G'day folks,

Can anyone please tell me more than what the CX website says about DEFO? Such as:

'realistic' min flight time requirements,
pay,
avergage promotion time (DEFO to Command)
...
Forum: Middle East
8th Mar 2009, 10:03
Replies: 32
Views: 6,907
Posted By coconut99

Grizz, an excellent piece if writing if i must...

Grizz, an excellent piece if writing if i must say so :ok:

My experience of living in the concrete desert is mixed. Having been living here for just shy of 4 years, some days I wake up and wonder...
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