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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jan 2016, 01:01
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,006
Posted By The_Pharoah

I happened to drive by Archerfield yesterday and...

I happened to drive by Archerfield yesterday and spotted what I thought was a Douglas A26 (bright orange) under canvas. Is this right? I could be wrong with the a/c id but, as I've always been a WW2...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2014, 07:02
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,006
Posted By The_Pharoah

Thanks mate - never seen one before but I'm...

Thanks mate - never seen one before but I'm assuming this is one of those too-late-for-WW2 a/c right?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2014, 05:29
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,006
Posted By The_Pharoah

I'm an avid WW2 a/c enthusiast but I can't for...

I'm an avid WW2 a/c enthusiast but I can't for the life of me work out what this a/c is from the airshow pics:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/Aye-You/IMG_3209.jpg

Initially I thought...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2014, 00:23
Replies: 239
Views: 220,105
Posted By The_Pharoah

lol all good mate. :ok:

lol all good mate. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2014, 02:22
Replies: 239
Views: 220,105
Posted By The_Pharoah

Bulla vanuka Sorry, that should be Bula...

Bulla vanuka

Sorry, that should be Bula Vinaka or just Vinaka (thank you). My $0.02 worth. :p
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2013, 03:51
Replies: 15
Views: 8,476
Posted By The_Pharoah

"So if you already have a degree you con't get...

"So if you already have a degree you con't get government funding for any degree, diploma or certificate course - which sucks if you want to change careers."

Errr I think you're wrong there...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2013, 21:56
Replies: 51
Views: 9,712
Posted By The_Pharoah

An RAAF Herc has been in there...I know, I walked...

An RAAF Herc has been in there...I know, I walked around in it - Bankstown airshow back in Sept 2000 (I think it was). Old girl was showing her age.

But yes, Herc in YSBK and was gone the next...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2012, 00:48
Replies: 58
Views: 11,998
Posted By The_Pharoah

I gave up a good job two years ago to start...

I gave up a good job two years ago to start flight training at the ripe age of 34, however as soon as I started training it dawned on me what I was giving up...and reading all the comments on here...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2011, 02:08
Replies: 32
Views: 5,314
Posted By The_Pharoah

Thanks for your tips and assistance Mr Hat - all...

Thanks for your tips and assistance Mr Hat - all the best.

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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Feb 2011, 01:52
Replies: 74
Views: 33,862
Posted By The_Pharoah

does anyone know the schedule for the QF767-300F?...

does anyone know the schedule for the QF767-300F? I'm assuming its SY-AKL, SY-CH.

This is for a mate of mine who wants to replicate it for flight simulator :} - if its daily or 3 times a week,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jan 2011, 00:26
Replies: 54
Views: 9,799
Posted By The_Pharoah

I have to be honest - as a member of the 'general...

I have to be honest - as a member of the 'general public' and also part of the business community there's two things I take into considering when choosing flights:

1. timeliness ie. depart/arrive...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2010, 00:30
Replies: 75
Views: 21,085
Posted By The_Pharoah

Pilots wearing uniforms at airports

hi guys

Just a question for my understanding - why do pilots NOT wear their uniforms at airports? I was at YBBN on Saturday morning and spotted quite a few pilots with their wings, caps, etc all...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jul 2010, 08:20
Replies: 19
Views: 8,080
Posted By The_Pharoah

dunno 'bout Samoa - happened to see the Inter...

dunno 'bout Samoa - happened to see the Inter Island Air Dornier come and go but they're not hiring per Inter Island Airways - PILOT CAREER CENTRE...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jul 2010, 03:56
Replies: 19
Views: 8,080
Posted By The_Pharoah

HL just be sure you research where you're...

HL

just be sure you research where you're going to stay (assume you get a job in a pac island). After spending the last two weeks in Samoa, I couldn't wait to get out of there! (no offense to the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jul 2010, 08:40
Replies: 19
Views: 8,080
Posted By The_Pharoah

mate you just might be in luck. I spotted this on...

mate you just might be in luck. I spotted this on the fijitimes website (which you need to be trolling):

PILOT VACANCY
Applications are invited from dedicated, motivated, disciplined and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jul 2010, 08:32
Replies: 19
Views: 8,080
Posted By The_Pharoah

hey mate yep, what braviator said - PacSun...

hey mate

yep, what braviator said - PacSun are pro local however they do have quite a few expat crews esp for the ATR. From what I understand, if you're a local, entry requirements are a CPL +...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2010, 02:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,581
Posted By The_Pharoah

Quote "If a financier agrees to finance or lease...

Quote "If a financier agrees to finance or lease a new or used aircraft without adequate equity, collateral or security they deserve the losses that inevitably result." (bold added)

what a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2010, 06:12
Replies: 8
Views: 4,222
Posted By The_Pharoah

well yeah for $15k, i'd definitely hire a tax...

well yeah for $15k, i'd definitely hire a tax agent.

remember my comments above are very general and everything depends on your particular situation.

Me posting the above is just to give you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2010, 00:22
Replies: 8
Views: 4,222
Posted By The_Pharoah

hey mate you should be able to use any tax...

hey mate

you should be able to use any tax agent. They'll end up referring to the TR I posted above anyway. However if its just for GA, your tax return should be pretty simple and you should be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2010, 00:57
Replies: 8
Views: 4,222
Posted By The_Pharoah

Exclamation Tax time

Hi all

if you haven't realised it yet, its almost 30 June which means its 'that time' again where we have to prepare income tax returns. Given most of the users on here are active pilots, you're...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2010, 00:59
Replies: 107
Views: 30,732
Posted By The_Pharoah

put it this way Blackbird...if I were you at your...

put it this way Blackbird...if I were you at your age (assuming no wife/kids) then I'd be there in a flash...6 years and coming out the other end with an A320 endo plus a few thousand hours FO time...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2010, 00:15
Replies: 107
Views: 30,732
Posted By The_Pharoah

yes well thats part of the reason I pulled out....

yes well thats part of the reason I pulled out. All up it would have cost me near $1k if I made it to day two ie. airfares, overnight accom, test fees, lunch/dinner/breakfast, and not to mention YMMB...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jun 2010, 12:20
Replies: 107
Views: 30,732
Posted By The_Pharoah

for my testing scheduled for tomorrow, I would...

for my testing scheduled for tomorrow, I would have been told at the end of the day whether I was successful in making the interview on Sunday. Maybe there's quite a few applicants hence they have to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jun 2010, 05:31
Replies: 107
Views: 30,732
Posted By The_Pharoah

I applied for the ab initio programme about two...

I applied for the ab initio programme about two weeks ago and got the call last Saturday. Was earmarked for 'batch 8' at YMMB for the second round of testing.

My experience is limited to a few...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2010, 02:51
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

hey mate ab initio for me. you have your...

hey mate

ab initio for me. you have your location as singapore - I'm assuming you qualify right?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2010, 02:04
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

As I posted earlier, I got the call on...

As I posted earlier, I got the call on Saturday...its from OAA, not Jetstar. I'm scheduled for the 11.30am session at YMMB however I'm about to send off an email declining.

Yes theoretically its...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2010, 13:59
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

did they mention any alternative start dates?

did they mention any alternative start dates?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2010, 05:19
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

well FWIW, I got the call today - scheduled for...

well FWIW, I got the call today - scheduled for the aptitude testing next Sat at YMMB. $300 for an online test - what a ripoff!!! Nice to be selected but I don't think I'm going through with it.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2010, 06:45
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

nt.pilot...try here --> QantasLink Recruitment:...

nt.pilot...try here --> QantasLink Recruitment: Attention (http://qantaslink.bfound.net/detail.aspx?jobId=86077&CoId=189&rq=2)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2010, 01:07
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

but wait, there's more!! you have to pay $18k...

but wait, there's more!! you have to pay $18k upfront which is reimbursed up to 75% over 5 years in 25% lots. This is not the endo cost for which there is a standard 3 year bond. However, and I quote...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2010, 13:25
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

without stirring too much, I'd have to say...

without stirring too much, I'd have to say reading this thread over the past few days has been entertaining..shoulda grabbed some popcorn! :} My gosh, there's a lot of resentment flying around.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2010, 11:14
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

so I'm assuming there's a major barrier in trying...

so I'm assuming there's a major barrier in trying to move within companies within the Qantas group right? Different EBA's and all that - didn't they come to an agreement a few months back which...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2010, 03:41
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

The way I understand it is, the total course fee...

The way I understand it is, the total course fee of $154k is comprised of:

Ab initio 87,105
GST 8,711
Total = 95,816
Add Fee help 20% fee - 17,000
Total Course fees = $112,000
Add: Jetstar...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2010, 02:21
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

I'm going to play devil's advocate here...

I'm going to play devil's advocate here (someone's got to :}). As I put in my original post, whats the alternative to the cadetship? ie. what are the pros and cons of someone taking up the cadetship...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jun 2010, 13:08
Replies: 394
Views: 91,729
Posted By The_Pharoah

The $84k is roughly equivalent to what the Grad...

The $84k is roughly equivalent to what the Grad Dip in Aviation costs at the Uni of South Australia. From memory, you still needed to 'tip in' approx $5k to complete your M/E rating - thats what I...
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