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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2024, 15:34
Replies: 173
Views: 104,927
Posted By Towering Q

Numbers 1 to 20 on the Westops seniority list...

Numbers 1 to 20 on the Westops seniority list probably qualify as "career RFDS pilots".:ok:
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2023, 02:55
Replies: 17
Views: 10,852
Posted By Towering Q

"Does the RFDS train solely in-house or do they...

"Does the RFDS train solely in-house or do they do SIM training overseas?"


The PC24 guys go to France or Texas. PC12 training is completed entirely on the company aircraft.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Nov 2021, 08:08
Replies: 88
Views: 28,698
Posted By Towering Q

Interesting thread. Facebook, and the other...

Interesting thread. Facebook, and the other platforms have definitely stolen many eyeballs from these forums.
Also, I remember trawling Pprune a lot more when flying was something I did in my spare...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2020, 13:49
Replies: 20
Views: 6,978
Posted By Towering Q

Her actions, in this case.

Her actions, in this case.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2019, 09:37
Replies: 173
Views: 104,927
Posted By Towering Q

I don't think it's realistic to compare...

I don't think it's realistic to compare Kalgoorlie with Meekatharra.

Meekatharra, population just over 1000, high crime rate, 2 pubs, 1 supermarket. Not much to do, and a long drive to Geraldton...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Dec 2018, 06:39
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

From the Pilatus PC12 App:8.... 4500kg ISA...

From the Pilatus PC12 App:8....

4500kg ISA Sea Level: 85 KIAS

I think the 24 might be a little faster!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2018, 23:16
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

All is not lost, Stallie. New CEO, who is...

All is not lost, Stallie. New CEO, who is brilliant BTW, keen to introduce ‘pathways’ for existing crew.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2018, 02:12
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

Sorry FGD, I’m one of those non-ATPL, first...

Sorry FGD, I’m one of those non-ATPL, first turbine, inexperienced PC12 drivers you mentioned. I don’t know any of those particulars. And if I did, I feel it would be inappropriate to mention it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2018, 00:53
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

All pilots in Broome are supplied with...

All pilots in Broome are supplied with accommodation, subject to the conditions you outlined earlier.



The SBP is not type rated, and there are no plans to do so. The PC12 and PC24 pilots will...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Dec 2018, 07:02
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

Bankstown Boy...are you crazy? The de Havilland...

Bankstown Boy...are you crazy? The de Havilland DH.50?

The Baron 58 would be a much better option.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2018, 10:27
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

I was tasked as soon as I commenced night shift,...

I was tasked as soon as I commenced night shift, 1800hrs. The afternoon shift pilot agreed to extend duty. From memory, communication at the event was poor. The girls were ferried into Kununurra via...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2018, 05:55
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

There’s that ‘anti-RFDS’ tone sneaking in again. ...

There’s that ‘anti-RFDS’ tone sneaking in again.

Myself and another Hedland pilot flew to Kununurra for this job. Derby unavailable for some reason. Kununurra Hospital were completely overwhelmed,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2018, 00:34
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

Your level of arrogance is quite extraordinary. I...

Your level of arrogance is quite extraordinary. I didn't realize you were a world authority on aeromedical retrievals.



I love the way you pluck figures out of the air to suit your argument....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Dec 2018, 07:35
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

Am I missing something here? Scenario...sick...

Am I missing something here?
Scenario...sick and injured need to be conveyed by PC24 from Broome to Perth. If jet leaves from JT, dead-leg is on the way up. If jet leaves from Broome, dead-leg is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Dec 2018, 06:04
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

No, the crew are tasked with enough time to...

No, the crew are tasked with enough time to preflight, plan and load. All regional crews are on standby at home, there is no need to be tied up for 3-5 hours.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Dec 2018, 21:50
Replies: 283
Views: 120,309
Posted By Towering Q

FGD135....is it just me, or are you a little...

FGD135....is it just me, or are you a little 'anti' RFDS?



Broome is the largest base outside of JT. Operationally, they actually provide more shifts than JT.

It is a modern, well equipped...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2018, 09:26
Replies: 18
Views: 9,402
Posted By Towering Q

I can't speak for Central Section, but Westops...

I can't speak for Central Section, but Westops has improved with the new CEO, and the departure of GM Aviation.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2016, 12:08
Replies: 50
Views: 22,788
Posted By Towering Q

"We consider this a very special honour as it...

"We consider this a very special honour as it means you have been assessed to have among the best technical/academic aptitudes amid the thousands of applications we have on record."
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2016, 12:27
Replies: 50
Views: 22,788
Posted By Towering Q

How much does the "privilege of this...

How much does the "privilege of this life-changing opportunity" cost a cadet?:yuk:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Nov 2014, 07:02
Replies: 50
Views: 17,494
Posted By Towering Q

Not a high-viz vest to be seen anywhere. Maybe...

Not a high-viz vest to be seen anywhere. Maybe normality is returning.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Nov 2014, 06:14
Replies: 28
Views: 8,585
Posted By Towering Q

So, Mel Clarke reports on a Senate Hearing,...

So, Mel Clarke reports on a Senate Hearing, featuring Senator Nick Xenophon and Air Services Australia's Greg Hood, provides relevant quotes and researched facts in an impartial manner....and it's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Nov 2014, 07:05
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,245,765
Posted By Towering Q

Sunrise at Hell's Crack... ...

Sunrise at Hell's Crack...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/towering_q/55AC9617-B795-4193-8D74-A63EE66BB398_zpsuj9l10pl.jpg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Nov 2014, 05:55
Replies: 95
Views: 19,538
Posted By Towering Q

The answer lies behind the seat. ...

The answer lies behind the seat.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/towering_q/dc57d9859fdec5226856fb19550b5efc_zps0908e8ce.jpg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Nov 2014, 00:30
Replies: 95
Views: 19,538
Posted By Towering Q

Sgt Garner is obviously not aware of nose wheel...

Sgt Garner is obviously not aware of nose wheel steering and differential braking.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2014, 04:38
Replies: 55
Views: 7,614
Posted By Towering Q

Sounds quite dramatic when you use the Rottnest...

Sounds quite dramatic when you use the Rottnest Island Daily Records.

Lets try the Rottnest Island Long-term Averages
instead......that's better, January is 26.5, not 41.9

Using the same...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2014, 02:48
Replies: 60
Views: 10,707
Posted By Towering Q

Hey Fred, I remember hiring one of those old...

Hey Fred, I remember hiring one of those old 210's whilst hour building towards my CPL.

After taxiing out, I returned to the hangar and complained to one of the Ginger Beers that the flight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2014, 02:26
Replies: 77
Views: 22,800
Posted By Towering Q

OMG, I've never seen Kilo look that clean...

OMG, I've never seen Kilo look that clean before!:ooh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2014, 09:04
Replies: 60
Views: 10,707
Posted By Towering Q

Poor airmanship not to taxi to the other end and...

Poor airmanship not to taxi to the other end and make use of the down slope.:=
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th May 2014, 01:30
Replies: 124
Views: 57,571
Posted By Towering Q

Didn't the blind man say that to his deaf...

Didn't the blind man say that to his deaf daughter?

Either way, I'd hate to be the first person to try and get a PC24 into Balladonia!:eek:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th May 2014, 00:45
Replies: 124
Views: 57,571
Posted By Towering Q

Let me try and explain it this way... QLD...

Let me try and explain it this way...

QLD and Central Section use their own aircraft for Clinics, Westops don't.

Westops have ordered the PC24, QLD and Central Section haven't.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th May 2014, 08:33
Replies: 124
Views: 57,571
Posted By Towering Q

I realise QLD and Central Section do things...

I realise QLD and Central Section do things differently, but at Westops NONE of the PC12's do Clinic Flights.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th May 2014, 02:56
Replies: 124
Views: 57,571
Posted By Towering Q

RFDS Westops contract the clinic work out to...

RFDS Westops contract the clinic work out to charter companies, so the PC24 wont be involved in anything like you describe above.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2014, 04:55
Replies: 124
Views: 57,571
Posted By Towering Q

Could be a few vacant PC12 slots for you to try...

Could be a few vacant PC12 slots for you to try out for, Wally. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Apr 2014, 01:15
Replies: 77
Views: 22,800
Posted By Towering Q

Not a problem....when the Flight Nurse passes up...

Not a problem....when the Flight Nurse passes up the bottle. :ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2014, 00:54
Replies: 91
Views: 21,971
Posted By Towering Q

What is it with these brain-dead Neanderthals? ...

What is it with these brain-dead Neanderthals?

They're travelling to Bali, a destination where they remain drunk for the entire duration of their stay. Why do they have to start before they even...
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