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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2003, 05:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,672
Posted By Capn Laptop

he banks are the same, Yeah use this cash card,...

he banks are the same, Yeah use this cash card, it saves you time and money, there are a squillion cash points to use.

They get you hooked and then charge you for using "other bank" atm's whilst...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2003, 05:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By Capn Laptop

There are plenty of "hard ball" 300's NJS...

There are plenty of "hard ball" 300's

NJS had one for a while.

The QF and AN 300's (and mostof the QF 400's) had the same flight and engine instruments
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2003, 17:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,672
Posted By Capn Laptop

I stand to be corrected but QF charge a 1%...

I stand to be corrected but QF charge a 1% additional fee for using a credit card - it isn't built into the fare.

By this I mean you work out your fares and come up with a total cost. you then...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2003, 06:36
Replies: 45
Views: 10,851
Posted By Capn Laptop

actually Neavey, my information regarding JSz is...

actually Neavey, my information regarding JSz is entirely accurate.

My only comments about JSz is that it wasn't a flight west machine, and that serial 008 is a heap.

Correct on both counts.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2003, 21:14
Replies: 20
Views: 3,105
Posted By Capn Laptop

I think that we can all think of things we can...

I think that we can all think of things we can put in the bottom of the bulb to replace NAS - it is an accurate measure of a lot of things!!

particularly in the aviation industry....

Excellent...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2003, 12:40
Replies: 81
Views: 10,447
Posted By Capn Laptop

4 sims a year, 2 every 6 months It is a Big...

4 sims a year, 2 every 6 months

It is a Big T organisation
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2003, 07:18
Replies: 81
Views: 10,447
Posted By Capn Laptop

Well actually they don't use the An 300 much...

Well actually they don't use the An 300 much these days.

Training is done in Hong Kong 9on a NG sim) with Korea coming on line soon (NG) with our own sims (NG) early in the new year.

people who...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jul 2003, 09:29
Replies: 45
Views: 10,851
Posted By Capn Laptop

JSz was never a Flight West machine. JSJ was...

JSz was never a Flight West machine.

JSJ was with flight west for a short time when it was NID the ex norfolk dash.

It was renamed NJD in NJS service and then renamed JSJ when they needed more...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2003, 20:02
Replies: 58
Views: 5,958
Posted By Capn Laptop

Crunch, Your speaking out of your arse. ...

Crunch,

Your speaking out of your arse.

You obviously have a one eyed view of DJ and nothing anyone says will convince you that you are wrong.

So there is no point in discussing it beyond...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jun 2003, 07:55
Replies: 17
Views: 2,417
Posted By Capn Laptop

Everybody is reported to be the lowest paid 737...

Everybody is reported to be the lowest paid 737 drivers in the world!

The pacific island airlines pay significantly less than freedom, and the russian airlines pay per month what a freedom bloke...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2003, 06:19
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By Capn Laptop

Buy a tri-band one and get your phone company to...

Buy a tri-band one and get your phone company to enable roaming - works a treat

The Nokia 6310i works well
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2003, 18:34
Replies: 46
Views: 7,621
Posted By Capn Laptop

Capt XXXX, Hate to tell you this but the pay...

Capt XXXX,

Hate to tell you this but the pay for your rating idea is actually a very old one, and one used by Southwest - the mother of all low cost airlines.

It isn't unique to VB or to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2003, 08:29
Replies: 28
Views: 3,375
Posted By Capn Laptop

Bagot - you might think it is this way - but I...

Bagot - you might think it is this way - but I can assure you that the two people who dole out commands don't work that way.

I can only suggest that you may not be privy to some other factors.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2003, 21:26
Replies: 28
Views: 3,375
Posted By Capn Laptop

2XL. If you are hearing things and...

2XL.

If you are hearing things and believing them, it is because you are not there to experience them first hand and see the real story..

Commands are based on a number of factors, including...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2003, 19:59
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By Capn Laptop

The Griffith masters course is $8800 AUD before...

The Griffith masters course is $8800 AUD before you take your 15% rebate from the tax office for pre-payment and the tax deduction.

I reckon it is a better bet than a undergraduate degree, and the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2003, 19:56
Replies: 42
Views: 3,607
Posted By Capn Laptop

Skin codes would stop the number of incorrect...

Skin codes would stop the number of incorrect code selections that occur every day.

assign each RPT aeroplane with skin codes and that is fixed. Assign some as discussed above, keep the rest for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jun 2003, 06:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By Capn Laptop

try Griffith. have you considered the...

try Griffith.

have you considered the Masters program (Master of Aviation Management) there? You don't necessarily require an undergraduate degree, and depending upon your experience you may find...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2003, 19:58
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By Capn Laptop

sorry to insult you - but you have to ask! ...

sorry to insult you - but you have to ask!

The knowledge level of some of the people on this forum is a bit dubious.....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2003, 18:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,344
Posted By Capn Laptop

The escapes are normally calculated using a 1.6%...

The escapes are normally calculated using a 1.6% climb gradient for a twin.

That is 97 ft per nm. So where the MSA's are high, it takes a lot of track miles to get there.

Here is a question...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2003, 15:41
Replies: 42
Views: 3,607
Posted By Capn Laptop

Weasil, I hope you paid for the title of...

Weasil,

I hope you paid for the title of moderator - you certainly don't add anything constructive to the discussion.

you have an appropriate name by the way...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2003, 09:23
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By Capn Laptop

Where the "thrust reversers" on the wing? ...

Where the "thrust reversers" on the wing?


The reason I ask is that I was wondering what you mean by thrust reversers. I suspect that you saw something completely different.

If you can...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2003, 09:11
Replies: 42
Views: 3,607
Posted By Capn Laptop

Winstun, It is informed comment like that...

Winstun,

It is informed comment like that that has clowns like RHS and the other SMITH formulating airspace rules like the NAS.

What would you prefer, un-notified see and avoid - which is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jun 2003, 06:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Posted By Capn Laptop

I think you will find that all low vis operations...

I think you will find that all low vis operations in this country are actually illegal because the exemptions issued to operators are dependent upon the airport having low vis procedures in place and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2003, 17:28
Replies: 31
Views: 3,851
Posted By Capn Laptop

If Virgin have any 1000 hr pilots in the RHS it...

If Virgin have any 1000 hr pilots in the RHS it would only be one or two out of 430 odd pilots - not a particularly large percentage.

Gnadenberg - do a bit of research and find out when the people...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th May 2003, 19:57
Replies: 96
Views: 11,885
Posted By Capn Laptop

Here is a question for you Chockchucker and...

Here is a question for you Chockchucker and failedairlinelame

Did Ansett and TAA and QF have apprentice programs in the first 2-3 years of operation?

Did AN and TAA ever trade spares?

I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2003, 18:26
Replies: 49
Views: 6,560
Posted By Capn Laptop

Brianh Sorry for the delay in replying. ...

Brianh

Sorry for the delay in replying.

"MUST" does not a rule make.

If it doesn't have head of power in the regs it doesn't mean diddly squat.

The AIP is an aeronautical INFORMATION...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st May 2003, 05:34
Replies: 96
Views: 11,885
Posted By Capn Laptop

Gnadenberg, You need to get out into the...

Gnadenberg,

You need to get out into the real world, where people feed 3 kids and pay off a house and a car on 35 grand a year.

Yes QF pilots get well paid, but the point I am making is that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th May 2003, 17:22
Replies: 96
Views: 11,885
Posted By Capn Laptop

Gnadenburg, You quote the base salary...

Gnadenburg,

You quote the base salary without the retention bonus which for skippers is 15000 a year. Sure F/O's are on a percentage of that.

We get crew meals.

Borrow money for endorsement...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2003, 21:29
Replies: 96
Views: 11,885
Posted By Capn Laptop

Gee I didn't know that QF paid $280-300 grand a...

Gee I didn't know that QF paid $280-300 grand a year for a 73 captain!

Where do I sign up!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2003, 07:22
Replies: 49
Views: 6,560
Posted By Capn Laptop

brian h, With regards the radio question...

brian h,

With regards the radio question that you mentioned.

Is the requirement to transmit the aerodrome name at the beginning and end of the transmission in the Aeronautical INFORMATION...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2003, 07:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,453
Posted By Capn Laptop

SWH, I may have misconstrued what you were...

SWH,

I may have misconstrued what you were saying, but didn't you say that if ATC offered you a visual approach you now had to meet the NVFR recency requirements?

I don't believe that this is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th May 2003, 06:54
Replies: 11
Views: 2,453
Posted By Capn Laptop

SWH I may be wrong - it happens all to...

SWH

I may be wrong - it happens all to frequently! - but clearnances from ATC do not change your category - ie if you are IFR you are IFR, and operate as such throughout the entire flight unless...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th May 2003, 05:48
Replies: 90
Views: 12,298
Posted By Capn Laptop

I can tell you that the lease rates for the...

I can tell you that the lease rates for the -300's (507's) is higher than for a 737-300 in good nick in the current lease market.

This is because the lease rates on the 737-300's have fallen...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2003, 05:40
Replies: 90
Views: 12,298
Posted By Capn Laptop

Stupid, Actually if you read the series of...

Stupid,

Actually if you read the series of posts, I was referring in particular to the Dash-8 hourly price, which is fairly common knowledge throughout the FIFO industry.

Not the 146 hourly...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2003, 15:47
Replies: 90
Views: 12,298
Posted By Capn Laptop

You have to wonder what the point is of winning...

You have to wonder what the point is of winning contrct that either break even or cost money.

if you look into the history of NJS FIFO contrcts you will see that the hourly rate charged is not...
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