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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2020, 23:13
Replies: 111
Views: 41,894
Posted By donkey123

Spot on ElZilcho. Is anyone who has operated...

Spot on ElZilcho.

Is anyone who has operated Internationally recently honestly surprised by these latest revelations re Border staff etc? Whilst we have been contending with the constant change in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2019, 23:58
Replies: 28
Views: 12,067
Posted By donkey123

At least the ‘A320 Family’ have now been ring...

At least the ‘A320 Family’ have now been ring fenced, avoiding an introduction of A321LR’s or similar flying to medium haul destinations (eg Perth, HNL)

Agree re pay scale calculation. The same...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2016, 01:42
Replies: 49
Views: 17,243
Posted By donkey123

I love flying with guys who are counting down to...

I love flying with guys who are counting down to retirement, and quite often say so at flight planning (some even know the number of days). You then know it's going to be an easy, cruisey trip where...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2014, 01:40
Replies: 11
Views: 5,973
Posted By donkey123

Not a 767 replacement

Don't forget that these aircraft are to replace existing A320's. The replacement for the 763 is of course the 789.

It should close the gap nicely between the A320 at around 170 seats and the 789...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2013, 20:35
Replies: 64
Views: 26,975
Posted By donkey123

Funny thing is, you would expect the guys that...

Funny thing is, you would expect the guys that chuck the automatics in at 500' and take them out at similar altitude the other end to be fairly 'current' when it comes to managing the automatics...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2013, 19:32
Replies: 17
Views: 5,545
Posted By donkey123

The FCOM is light in certain areas i.e Air...

The FCOM is light in certain areas i.e Air Systems, Hydraulics. But is quite comprehensive in others like Autoflight, Flight Management/Navigation and Communication. It seems pretty obvious which...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Sep 2013, 23:27
Replies: 103
Views: 50,841
Posted By donkey123

You beat me to it kev2002. I probably wouldn't...

You beat me to it kev2002. I probably wouldn't have gone as far as using the word 'idiot' however.

It is funny how you can read some comments on an anonymous forum that give you a feeling about...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Mar 2013, 05:55
Replies: 17
Views: 4,870
Posted By donkey123

You will be able to tell as the runway shown on...

You will be able to tell as the runway shown on the VSD will sit either above, or below the terrain depending on the miss set QNH. So yes the terrain will not be accurate with miss set QNH but the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2013, 21:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,987
Posted By donkey123

You should find that all of those combinations...

You should find that all of those combinations come to a very similar, if not the same n1 values.

The aeroplane needs x amount of thrust to do the job, any one of those combinations (if correct)...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Feb 2012, 00:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,921
Posted By donkey123

Agree with what most people have said on here. ...

Agree with what most people have said on here.

In the B738W you really are splitting hairs to be too concerned at the level you hold at. There really isn't that much difference in your fuel flows...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2011, 05:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,351
Posted By donkey123

The rules/requirements around BFR's changed a few...

The rules/requirements around BFR's changed a few years back.

Essentially, a BFR is a BFR, an OCA is an OCA. You will no longer see "this satisfies the requirements of Part 61 blah blah for a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2011, 03:15
Replies: 261
Views: 60,601
Posted By donkey123

PhoenixNZ Whilst I don't necessarily agree...

PhoenixNZ

Whilst I don't necessarily agree with all of your points. Good on you for putting your head above the parapet. You come across well researched and offer balanced, well thought out...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jul 2011, 00:18
Replies: 483
Views: 107,797
Posted By donkey123

A question to you QF guys/gals: These PA's...

A question to you QF guys/gals:

These PA's are quite a unique, well thought out IR strategy in my opinion. There are some on these forums who disagree.

I haven't heard the PA, but I am...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2011, 05:54
Replies: 22
Views: 9,980
Posted By donkey123

FlightPathOBN With respect, I think you are...

FlightPathOBN

With respect, I think you are missing the point.

Most people on this thread are talking about adding a temporary waypoint into the FMC to illustrate certain 'critical' points...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2011, 03:17
Replies: 22
Views: 9,980
Posted By donkey123

FlightPathOBN I suggest you re read your...

FlightPathOBN

I suggest you re read your Vol 2, or, next time you are out on line have a play and come back with your results.

There is a big difference between adding a WPT/APT through the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2011, 02:14
Replies: 117
Views: 18,911
Posted By donkey123

Bunglerat

Is this not the 'crux' of the matter. This is I'm sure exactly what QF have done. It is their Risk & Safety systems that have produced the 'do not operate' decision. How can they all a sudden change...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jun 2011, 21:39
Replies: 74
Views: 13,773
Posted By donkey123

It's probably fair to say the vast majority of...

It's probably fair to say the vast majority of drivers that have joined Jetconnect in the last 3 years (replacing those that went to PB or returned home to Aus) have come straight out of the Air NZ...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2011, 21:43
Replies: 129
Views: 50,692
Posted By donkey123

Pontius

Really? I suggest you try this next time you are in the sim. Or, next time you disconnect the A/T (on thrust levers) out on line have a look and see where the ARM switch on the MCP ends up.
...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Aug 2010, 23:45
Replies: 51
Views: 8,543
Posted By donkey123

Exactly

That is my point GTC58. The DESO programme will never fire up again when they have suitable applicants i.e ATPL with experience accepting this "Short Cadet course" or whatever it is. I mean you can't...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Aug 2010, 09:40
Replies: 51
Views: 8,543
Posted By donkey123

Smilingknifed. I am in a very similar...

Smilingknifed.

I am in a very similar position to you. ATPL 3000+hrs, 2000 heavy turboprop.

I too have always had an ambition to work for CX. So much so that I even went on a sortie a couple...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2010, 20:46
Replies: 36
Views: 5,988
Posted By donkey123

Grow up boys

All this Eagle vs Air Nelson b/s! What a load of crap.... "we hand fly, so are better pilots", "we get coffee", "our o/n allowance is this", "we have a F/A"...blah blah blah.:ugh:

Are we not all...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Sep 2009, 03:15
Replies: 56
Views: 8,015
Posted By donkey123

This is a good thread. Regarding the last...

This is a good thread.

Regarding the last couple of posts.

Whether you are wasting fuel by being in a position to accept track shortening is irrelavent to this particular discussion. The...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2009, 01:42
Replies: 101
Views: 12,429
Posted By donkey123

[QUOTE] but the media from the onset said he...

[QUOTE]
but the media from the onset said he was "an experienced pilot", surely that is why the decision was made to fly in such conditions.


This is an interesting statement conflict. Like ZK-...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2009, 09:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By donkey123

Something else to consider

Just be aware that you could potentially be deemed "fit and proper" to hold a PPL for example, but you may not be considered "fit and proper" to hold a higher licence when you come to apply for it.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Apr 2009, 09:36
Replies: 13
Views: 3,601
Posted By donkey123

fourgolds

fourgolds

Every NZ licence is issued as a lifetime licence. However, this does not mean that you can exercise the priviledges of that licence for a lifetime without keeping it "current".

I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2009, 00:40
Replies: 82
Views: 10,423
Posted By donkey123

Remoak

Remoak quote:

"If I am reading you correctly, you are suggesting that the people with the ability to earn big bucks are somehow qualified in areas that ensure a high income?"

No. Like I said,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2009, 01:21
Replies: 82
Views: 10,423
Posted By donkey123

Remoak. In my experience. I have found...

Remoak.

In my experience. I have found those that have travelled to Europe to seek employment, generally, in one way or the other had the money to do so gifted to them in some way, shape or form....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2009, 08:02
Replies: 82
Views: 10,423
Posted By donkey123

Remoak. Just interested to know where you...

Remoak.

Just interested to know where you got the $120k NZD to complete your UK ATPL? Instructing on Tomahawks?
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