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Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2018, 07:14
Replies: 20
Views: 4,935
Posted By aerostatic

On the 737 you can.

On the 737 you can.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Oct 2018, 11:49
Replies: 103
Views: 50,889
Posted By aerostatic

Horses for courses. If you take the long term...

Horses for courses. If you take the long term view and can afford to take the short term pain of a pay cut it may be worth a crack and provide you with a more varied and rewarding career path.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jan 2018, 20:07
Replies: 120
Views: 100,305
Posted By aerostatic

'Suitable' is a relative term. I would suggest...

'Suitable' is a relative term. I would suggest that 90% of 'suitable' pilots join Air NZ/Qantas and stay until retirement. At Jetconnect it would be lucky to be 5%. The high level of churn is not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2017, 21:10
Replies: 49
Views: 25,685
Posted By aerostatic

I would suggest the EK alliance was more about...

I would suggest the EK alliance was more about protecting the down side. With the proliferation of ME and asian carriers offering one stop services to Europe something had to be done. From that point...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2017, 01:28
Replies: 40
Views: 12,789
Posted By aerostatic

They already have this, it's called a GLS...

They already have this, it's called a GLS approach. Sydney has them.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2016, 02:33
Replies: 39
Views: 10,746
Posted By aerostatic

Driverless tugs been used in NZ since at least...

Driverless tugs been used in NZ since at least 2003 on the AKL domestic apron.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2016, 22:54
Replies: 16
Views: 12,352
Posted By aerostatic

NZ licence and class 1 required before flying.

NZ licence and class 1 required before flying.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jan 2016, 17:55
Replies: 34
Views: 10,135
Posted By aerostatic

It's monitored in a similar manner to any other...

It's monitored in a similar manner to any other ILS approach, with the addition of a panel in the FO's field of view that gives HGS specific cautions and warnings.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2015, 20:59
Replies: 47
Views: 27,636
Posted By aerostatic

I think with 'children of the magenta'...

I think with 'children of the magenta' methodology (https://youtu.be/pN41LvuSz10) becoming more prevalent, it may become less rare. It's not a terribly difficult thing to load the wrong runway/SID...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2014, 03:36
Replies: 275
Views: 179,836
Posted By aerostatic

Eagle getting shut down?

Eagle getting shut down?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2014, 10:12
Replies: 40
Views: 8,798
Posted By aerostatic

...and BA and AF. ...

...and BA and AF.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/07/17/world/europe/100000003006397.mobile.html
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th May 2014, 23:04
Replies: 44
Views: 11,566
Posted By aerostatic

Yes to night flights at Queenstown

Yes to night flights at Queenstown | Radio New Zealand News (http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/243561/yes-to-night-flights-at-queenstown)
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2014, 07:46
Replies: 2
Views: 4,158
Posted By aerostatic

Q1: My understanding is if a/c slightly slow...

Q1: My understanding is if a/c slightly slow approaching flare A/T will engage in MCP SPD and then at 27' RA engage in RETARD. If unexpected it could lead to a tail strike.

Q2: Actively prevents...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 08:40
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,196,666
Posted By aerostatic

Similar rule in NZ (from NZ CAR Part 121):

Similar rule in NZ (from NZ CAR Part 121):
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Nov 2012, 06:50
Replies: 45
Views: 6,675
Posted By aerostatic

Personally I am disappointed with this TAIC...

Personally I am disappointed with this TAIC report. The QRH clearly stated that if either of the gear indicating systems showed the gear to be down and locked then it was down and locked. Given that...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2012, 04:47
Replies: 47
Views: 21,861
Posted By aerostatic

Good point and I fully agree. Keep in mind though...

Good point and I fully agree. Keep in mind though that whilst simulator instructors may have some latitude in the training content dished out, mostly it is highly prescriptive.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Mar 2012, 03:59
Replies: 150
Views: 43,915
Posted By aerostatic

15 AOB would only be required if the engine...

15 AOB would only be required if the engine failed at a speed of less than V2+15, but normal 2 engine profile would see at least V2+20 and therefore up to 30 AOB is normal. As for never hearing the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Sep 2011, 04:55
Replies: 99
Views: 32,433
Posted By aerostatic

QF pay the bills but they also get the revenue...

QF pay the bills but they also get the revenue from the ticket sales. Yes it's a 'shell' company but the people who work there are real and just trying to make a living like everyone else.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2011, 08:31
Replies: 2,631
Views: 1,003,552
Posted By aerostatic

Yes it does.

Yes it does.
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
18th Dec 2010, 23:29
Replies: 317
Views: 65,775
Posted By aerostatic

Absolutely spot on that post, couldn't agree more.

Absolutely spot on that post, couldn't agree more.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Dec 2010, 20:16
Replies: 32
Views: 3,293
Posted By aerostatic

Yes there are pilots who are thoughtful about...

Yes there are pilots who are thoughtful about what fuel they carry but some others would still throw on an extra half a tonne even if they had diversion fuel to the moon, despite it being cavok...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jun 2010, 05:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,891
Posted By aerostatic

Seen sub 980 going into NZCH a few years back.

Seen sub 980 going into NZCH a few years back.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Dec 2009, 20:35
Replies: 21
Views: 3,705
Posted By aerostatic

Medical reasons aside (which presumably were...

Medical reasons aside (which presumably were ruled out quickly), the behaviour of this Garuda pilot went well beyond human error - reckless disregard is more like. He deserved to be convicted imo....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Oct 2009, 20:10
Replies: 232
Views: 34,633
Posted By aerostatic

This is bound to wind a few people up: ...

This is bound to wind a few people up:

Erebus milestone stirs up emotions - National - NZ Herald News (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10603886&pnum=0)

I think...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Sep 2009, 23:38
Replies: 24
Views: 4,669
Posted By aerostatic

CFM you got it right the second time. Go around,...

CFM you got it right the second time. Go around, select flap 15 and fly the bug (approach speed). At min acceleration alt accelerate and clean up. Difficult exercise but well worth the exposure to it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Aug 2009, 03:39
Replies: 49
Views: 10,595
Posted By aerostatic

The Jetconnect horse bolted years ago. As above -...

The Jetconnect horse bolted years ago. As above - 737-800s no secret, and will not be VH registered.

Agree inter-union cooperation is the way forward. It is not possible to have a single union...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2009, 22:16
Replies: 54
Views: 5,524
Posted By aerostatic

1:50 is the international standard. This is an...

1:50 is the international standard. This is an industrial issue, not a safety issue.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2009, 05:53
Replies: 134
Views: 30,195
Posted By aerostatic

At the risk of being seriously flamed, I'd like...

At the risk of being seriously flamed, I'd like to expand of what I wrote above. The number 1 priority of a union is to survive, to continue to exist. It can only do this if it has financial members,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2009, 04:58
Replies: 134
Views: 30,195
Posted By aerostatic

This should not be a slanging match between...

This should not be a slanging match between pilots - it is management that make these decisions. Pilots, like anyone in the workforce, is entitled to apply for a job on the free market just like...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2009, 01:32
Replies: 44
Views: 10,396
Posted By aerostatic

Look the dogs b**locks if you ask me, and a very...

Look the dogs b**locks if you ask me, and a very smart way to get more economy out of an old airframe. It's a win-win... they look good and they improve efficiency. No doubt they also improve takeoff...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2009, 07:19
Replies: 232
Views: 34,633
Posted By aerostatic

This is worth a watch: YouTube - Flight 901...

This is worth a watch:

YouTube - Flight 901 Erebus: 20 Years On (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9is6ycqCb8)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th May 2009, 13:07
Replies: 74
Views: 12,612
Posted By aerostatic

Click on the link to listen to the interview on...

Click on the link to listen to the interview on Radio NZ: Airline pilots seek injunction to stop Jetstar...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2009, 18:19
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,448,320
Posted By aerostatic

Absolutely agree with this. I am very concerned...

Absolutely agree with this. I am very concerned about the level of automation complacency that has crept up on some professional pilots over the years. Many airlines now mandate 'maximum use of...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2009, 17:49
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,448,320
Posted By aerostatic

Very interesting. When practising stall recovery...

Very interesting. When practising stall recovery in the simulator we are usually in manual flight and only trim nose up a limited amount during the deliberate deceleration prior to recovery. I...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2009, 03:44
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,448,320
Posted By aerostatic

Yes the 737 has this function. At 27 feet RA on...

Yes the 737 has this function. At 27 feet RA on approach if AT engaged it will go into RETARD.
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