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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2012, 09:57
Replies: 68
Views: 22,554
Posted By patienceboy

If you don't carry music and movies with you on...

If you don't carry music and movies with you on your mobile phone you're well behind the times :p
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2011, 05:09
Replies: 40
Views: 6,473
Posted By patienceboy

Whether we are classified as professional/white...

Whether we are classified as professional/white collar/blue collar/whatever is purely an ego driven argument. It really doesn’t matter. Typically, highly skilled and specialised tradesmen earn far...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th May 2011, 06:59
Replies: 38
Views: 7,263
Posted By patienceboy

Did anyone ask the train driver why he isn't a...

Did anyone ask the train driver why he isn't a pilot then?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th May 2011, 05:11
Replies: 297
Views: 58,900
Posted By patienceboy

Some points I noted... *Pilots MUST be...

Some points I noted...

*Pilots MUST be familiar with the “pilot policy” and comply with it at all times - yet it may be amended at the absolute discretion of the company at any time.

*Clause 7...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2011, 06:36
Replies: 71
Views: 22,203
Posted By patienceboy

Whilst Gen Y could be blamed for all of the...

Whilst Gen Y could be blamed for all of the world’s problems until only very recently – the new players on the block are reportedly Gen Z. The oldest of Gen Z are 20 years of age and are soon to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2011, 05:09
Replies: 130
Views: 28,417
Posted By patienceboy

Good idea Quokka. In the short term all they...

Good idea Quokka.

In the short term all they would need is a shed at Pearce for the LCCs to operate from, a bus service between the two airports, and a tweaking of airspace design.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2011, 04:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,919
Posted By patienceboy

No, it is not a good place to base yourself....

No, it is not a good place to base yourself. Operators in the area would be Alice Springs and Katherine based operators (if you are heading up the middle).

Good luck :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2011, 01:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,182
Posted By patienceboy

Your best bet would probably be to pack your bags...

Your best bet would probably be to pack your bags and actually move to where the jobs are. Get a job at Coles and get to know the local operators and pilots. Show them that you are serious. You just...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2011, 10:49
Replies: 48
Views: 15,017
Posted By patienceboy

The point of this is not to quibble, but to show...

The point of this is not to quibble, but to show that remote VFR flights hopping between strips are not unfairly disadvantaged by the alternate requirements – as was your assertion.

When...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2011, 17:48
Replies: 48
Views: 15,017
Posted By patienceboy

Blacknight Yes, that is what you might...

Blacknight



Yes, that is what you might do when you arrive at the airfield. However, at the planning stage you will need to refer to a forecast to determine whether you need to load fuel for an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2011, 17:41
Replies: 48
Views: 15,017
Posted By patienceboy

I certainly am thinking critically. I can see...

I certainly am thinking critically. I can see your argument clearly. I would happily change my interpretation of the legalities (not my practice), but you are not addressing my points.



You...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2011, 05:47
Replies: 48
Views: 15,017
Posted By patienceboy

FGD135 You have to read this in...

FGD135



You have to read this in conjunction with (a) and in the knowledge that it is talking purely about meteorological alternate minima. It is basically saying that for aerodromes with an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2011, 03:35
Replies: 48
Views: 15,017
Posted By patienceboy

FGD135. You might quote ATC Flight planning...

FGD135.

You might quote ATC Flight planning 1.2.1:
“A forecast must be either a flight forecast or an area forecast with an aerodrome forecast for the destination and, when required, the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2011, 02:10
Replies: 48
Views: 15,017
Posted By patienceboy

In response to the original question, just think...

In response to the original question, just think of it as each temp/QNH being valid 90 mins either side of their forecast time (except for the first one because that is a spot forecast for the same...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Feb 2011, 04:39
Replies: 38
Views: 8,094
Posted By patienceboy

These are misrepresentations of the amount and...

These are misrepresentations of the amount and type of experience a GA pilot would normally accrue before even being considered for an interview with Jetstar et al.

I do not know of any 1500 hr...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jan 2011, 02:41
Replies: 52
Views: 8,893
Posted By patienceboy

Unless you are accepted into a cadetship you...

Unless you are accepted into a cadetship you cannot become an Airline Pilot just by completing a degree program. Once you have your commercial license you must build experience and gradually work...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2010, 05:36
Replies: 199
Views: 37,231
Posted By patienceboy

To me this just means that for whatever reason...

To me this just means that for whatever reason your airline is not attracting quality people (with exceptions of course). Not every person under the age of 32 behaves this way. I suspect that it has...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Nov 2010, 01:33
Replies: 25
Views: 5,363
Posted By patienceboy

My .02... If every thread or post (or...

My .02...

If every thread or post (or poster) which offended or agitated someone in some way was deleted, there would be no pprune. The mods do a pretty good job of keeping it relevant considering...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Nov 2010, 08:25
Replies: 27
Views: 5,004
Posted By patienceboy

If I was earning good money on a mine site and...

If I was earning good money on a mine site and had a new family, I would probably buy a house and pay as much of it off as possible over the next few years. Meanwhile I would study a degree in my...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2010, 06:43
Replies: 199
Views: 37,231
Posted By patienceboy

Yes, and if you do make the assumption that this...

Yes, and if you do make the assumption that this is how they operate as a matter of course, could you imagine the same situation with a brand new cadet as the FO? It is not the midday CAVOK flight...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Sep 2010, 01:39
Replies: 212
Views: 64,327
Posted By patienceboy

I’m with Mr Hat. Almost every Airline now...

I’m with Mr Hat.

Almost every Airline now has a ‘Cadetship’ or some other scheme which allows them to hire bare CPL holders. This was a very deliberate move after Airlines were given a small taste...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2010, 07:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By patienceboy

Current AIP, ERSA, AIC, etc are all available for...

Current AIP, ERSA, AIC, etc are all available for free on the Airservices Australia website HERE (http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/publications/aip.asp). :ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Sep 2010, 06:38
Replies: 438
Views: 90,781
Posted By patienceboy

So based on the above figures, and after...

So based on the above figures, and after subtracting 9% for super, a new FO (no bonus) would be on the equivalent of:

• $61 000 AUD including leave pay for 600 hrs/year (average 55 hrs/month)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Aug 2010, 08:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By patienceboy

So the boost pump was only masking the problem...

So the boost pump was only masking the problem (incorrectly assumed to be the engine driven pump) for an unknown period of time. The engine probably would have failed again once the pressure of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Aug 2010, 04:01
Replies: 9
Views: 2,684
Posted By patienceboy

I would treat any abnormal situation (especially...

I would treat any abnormal situation (especially fuel related) as highly suspect and act as if the worst case were to transpire. What if the electric pump fails as you rotate? What if you have an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jul 2010, 06:39
Replies: 64
Views: 7,360
Posted By patienceboy

I have heard of people who held an aviation...

I have heard of people who held an aviation degree but still hadn’t passed their CASA ATPL exams since the CASA pass mark was higher than the uni pass mark.:confused:

Nothing against degrees, they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2010, 04:35
Replies: 394
Views: 91,638
Posted By patienceboy

AH I think the difference between this...

AH

I think the difference between this scheme and first or second GA jobs is that this is it in Australia. Jetstar IS the end of the rainbow for most people - unless you want to move overseas,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2010, 08:51
Replies: 394
Views: 91,638
Posted By patienceboy

I just clicked on a flashy PATS banner out of...

I just clicked on a flashy PATS banner out of interest and the first thing you're confronted with is a "Newsflash" that "due to the extremely high demand of our Jetstar pilot cadetship course, we...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2010, 12:53
Replies: 394
Views: 91,638
Posted By patienceboy

I understand your position, but one day you will...

I understand your position, but one day you will find yourself seeking a job WITH a mortgage and kids. There will be no options for you since jobs will be nearly impossible to get (flooded market)...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2010, 03:04
Replies: 394
Views: 91,638
Posted By patienceboy

A GA pilot does not "take longer" to gain...

A GA pilot does not "take longer" to gain qualifications. This is ridiculous. In fact, they complete the same qualifications in exactly the same time e.g. both will do the same airbus rating in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2010, 08:13
Replies: 394
Views: 91,638
Posted By patienceboy

This is not about GA vs Cadet. It is about hiring...

This is not about GA vs Cadet. It is about hiring a fresh CPL over someone with years and thousands of hours experience. Jetstar recruits don't just come from GA. Many (most?) come from airlines with...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jun 2010, 04:39
Replies: 16
Views: 7,444
Posted By patienceboy

A quick google search reveals that the term is...

A quick google search reveals that the term is widely used by training organisations in Australia to indicate that one has passed all ATPL theory subjects but does not yet meet the flight hour...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Apr 2010, 01:20
Replies: 30
Views: 17,253
Posted By patienceboy

There is no question that Telstra has far...

There is no question that Telstra has far superior coverage, but if you are on a budget many others are cheaper. Having a quick glance at the coverage maps for VIC (below), it looks like you will...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2010, 01:47
Replies: 16
Views: 2,604
Posted By patienceboy

I can't answer the question, but since they are...

I can't answer the question, but since they are looking for pilots that are already qualified and experienced specialist professionals trained at someone else's expense (as per min requirements), it...
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