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Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2009, 07:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Q300

What Tarq57 said. Mate of mine works in the...

What Tarq57 said.

Mate of mine works in the AA/AKL tower - says visits are a no go at the moment. He's had a couple of requests and had to turn them down due to flu rules. Plus I believe he said...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2009, 23:14
Replies: 54
Views: 8,973
Posted By Q300

Ironical... farcical more like. Remoak, you...

Ironical... farcical more like.

Remoak, you may find that it will be or is the second largest operator of Q300s. not the fourth. When trying to be funny, it pays to have an idea of what you're...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2009, 07:12
Replies: 35
Views: 4,035
Posted By Q300

Might I add the waves were rough - the aircraft...

Might I add the waves were rough - the aircraft landed hard on a 'hard' wave.

It may interest you to know that I am in the know. I live in Rotorua and do some casual stuff with Volcanic Air. I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Mar 2009, 09:49
Replies: 18
Views: 1,720
Posted By Q300

I don't see it as an issue at all. But I'm a...

I don't see it as an issue at all.
But I'm a New Zealander and it's not an issue here at all - just ask. Ask and you shall receive.

Having said that, it is a cool experience if you haven't done...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2009, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,731
Posted By Q300

One (or more) of these things is not like the...

One (or more) of these things is not like the others?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2009, 09:37
Replies: 35
Views: 4,035
Posted By Q300

Yep. Like I said - it landed hard on a hard wave....

Yep. Like I said - it landed hard on a hard wave. It was not the sort of landing Volcanic usually carry out. It could very easily have gone tits up. It did not.

I have never flown a floatplane...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2009, 03:05
Replies: 35
Views: 4,035
Posted By Q300

Cessna 206 ZK FEO belonging to Volcanic Air...

Cessna 206 ZK FEO belonging to Volcanic Air Safaris.
Landed hard on a wave, float struts are now broken.
No other injuries or fatalities (obviously, thankfully).
Sitting in a hangar at Rotorua...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Mar 2009, 05:58
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By Q300

Jetstar and JetConnect are both subsidiaries of...

Jetstar and JetConnect are both subsidiaries of Qantas. JetStar is the low cost arm, and JetConnect operate NZ domestic services under the Qantas brand. JetConnect also operate some trans-Tasman...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2009, 20:20
Replies: 185
Views: 31,964
Posted By Q300

I was saying that the 787 did not make sense on...

I was saying that the 787 did not make sense on trans Tasman routes. I did not even stop to consider that it might not be for Trans Tasman ops. Kiwi engineer later pointed this out. Interesting stuff.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2009, 19:13
Replies: 185
Views: 31,964
Posted By Q300

Sarcasm, mattyj mate. Don't see how 787s could...

Sarcasm, mattyj mate.
Don't see how 787s could end up at JQ NZ or JC - Domestic and Tasman ops are not what the 787 is made for. It's too big and its performance qualities would be better elsewhere.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2009, 07:18
Replies: 229
Views: 39,512
Posted By Q300

Media spin... don't listen to it. Media can't...

Media spin... don't listen to it.
Media can't be trusted.
They spread Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt about things they know nothing or very little.
Suggest you draw your own conclusions and not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2009, 06:34
Replies: 185
Views: 31,964
Posted By Q300

Pfffft... if that ain't stirring the pot, I don't...

Pfffft... if that ain't stirring the pot, I don't know what is.

Air NZ had $4 flights on Grabaseat today, J* had $3 flights I think.

Air NZ has a history of destroying the domestic competition....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2009, 06:12
Replies: 118
Views: 24,087
Posted By Q300

There's some nasty pieces of work on this...

There's some nasty pieces of work on this thread... hopefully with tongue firmly in cheek.

Honestly, even us Kiwis need jobs. If the airlines won't offer kiwi pilots anything decent, then they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Feb 2009, 02:01
Replies: 185
Views: 31,964
Posted By Q300

Er Zeal320 was the operating company that...

Er Zeal320 was the operating company that operated the A320s for both Air NZ and Freedom. Designed so that Air NZ crews would work for Freedom money - basically to save costs. With the Freedom brand...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Feb 2009, 09:29
Replies: 185
Views: 31,964
Posted By Q300

It will certainly lead to lower prices in the...

It will certainly lead to lower prices in the short term... Air NZ is already responding with temporary $28 fares to certain JQ domestic destinations. Check Grab a Seat and see for yourself.

But,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2009, 06:07
Replies: 118
Views: 24,087
Posted By Q300

Way, way, way higher than the average wage...

Way, way, way higher than the average wage ($38,400 or so NZD).
It's higher than a GP and most hospital types.
Higher than teachers and other salaried, qualified professionals.
Yet still lower...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Feb 2009, 06:01
Replies: 185
Views: 31,964
Posted By Q300

Pity about Rotorua losing the jet services, but...

Pity about Rotorua losing the jet services, but otherwise, not a major thing really. Will be good for the places Jetstar is serving - more flights, more airlines, more competition, lower fares, etc.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2009, 01:53
Replies: 25
Views: 2,619
Posted By Q300

Good luck with the license (you'll need it, from...

Good luck with the license (you'll need it, from what I've heard).

Anyway, in Rotorua, you might get a look in with Volcanic Air Safaris who operate scenic floatplane flights (Twotter and Cessna...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Feb 2009, 02:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
Posted By Q300

Pretty sure that FS is going to be returning as a...

Pretty sure that FS is going to be returning as a Games for Windows Live product.
Some of the ACES team have been rehired apparently.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2009, 06:27
Replies: 29
Views: 3,810
Posted By Q300

What question? I don't think there's too many...

What question?
I don't think there's too many questions that can be asked regarding the Ansett debacle. Most of the questions I can think of are answered in the Herald article you linked to.

The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2009, 05:11
Replies: 29
Views: 3,810
Posted By Q300

It is old news. I don't think there is too much...

It is old news. I don't think there is too much room for debate - we all know what happened and we all know the results.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2009, 09:35
Replies: 27
Views: 7,451
Posted By Q300

Ozjet hyped up Palmerston North services a while,...

Ozjet hyped up Palmerston North services a while, and then pulled out.
It has happened before...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2009, 04:41
Replies: 27
Views: 7,451
Posted By Q300

I know the messages in favour of regional Tasman...

I know the messages in favour of regional Tasman flying (like Hamilton, Dunedin, Rotorua, etc) are old, but it's still important to note that regional airports in NZ have traditionally not been able...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Feb 2009, 21:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,300
Posted By Q300

I have never had a problem with photography in...

I have never had a problem with photography in airports.

I can definitely say that if you made it to New Zealand or Australia ne day, you would not have an issue with photgraphy in any of our...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 04:52
Replies: 34
Views: 4,619
Posted By Q300

And here was me thinking you meant knots as in...

And here was me thinking you meant knots as in speed... :hmm:

Anyways, I use the bowline knot and the good old granny knot (or whatever your standard, rubbish knot that you first ever learn to tie...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Feb 2009, 04:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Q300

Well I guess female pilots aren't as common as...

Well I guess female pilots aren't as common as male ones fullstop, let alone captains. I don't know about the carriers you mentioned specifically, although here in New Zealand there are definitely...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 01:46
Replies: 24
Views: 3,023
Posted By Q300

Ah yes yokes - great things. Joysticks are ok,...

Ah yes yokes - great things. Joysticks are ok, but the keyboard is impossible to use to control the aircraft. I have the CH Products yoke and I think it's great. I also have a Saitek joystick, which...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2009, 01:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By Q300

Thumbs up from me to TradeMe and Downunder Pilot...

Thumbs up from me to TradeMe and Downunder Pilot Shop.
Friend of mine got a David Clark headset of fairly recent vintage, in excellent condition, for $100 or thereabouts. Had only had one owner and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2009, 07:18
Replies: 32
Views: 15,278
Posted By Q300

Awesome stuff mate! :ok: Can't wait to see your...

Awesome stuff mate! :ok:
Can't wait to see your pics.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2009, 04:40
Replies: 59
Views: 10,977
Posted By Q300

Yes well, from what I saw he was a bit trollish...

Yes well, from what I saw he was a bit trollish if I ever saw it, and I've only been here 5 minutes :}

Dairy Flat is hardly the longest runway around. If he was told he shouldn't be trying it, he...
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Feb 2009, 01:08
Replies: 189
Views: 84,476
Posted By Q300

I agree with Galaxy Flyer - do it for your ears,...

I agree with Galaxy Flyer - do it for your ears, not your license (although if it were to stop you losing the license, that's an added benefit). The number of people who aren't that old, but have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Feb 2009, 01:05
Replies: 59
Views: 10,977
Posted By Q300

Did you see the original Herald article? Did you...

Did you see the original Herald article? Did you see the picture on it?

http://www.pbase.com/garylowndes/image/108741521/original.jpg

:D Only with Aunty Herald - that is not jet powered, it is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2009, 07:50
Replies: 24
Views: 3,023
Posted By Q300

Well Flight Simulator 9 and FS X are generally...

Well Flight Simulator 9 and FS X are generally considered to be the main standards in home flight simulation.

FS X is newer, but it requires a lot more horse power under the hood. Conversely, FS 9...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2009, 23:29
Replies: 22
Views: 8,579
Posted By Q300

Well there you go then. Thanks. A friend of...

Well there you go then. Thanks.

A friend of mine does it through the Aero Club (and interestingly, he was at Air Discovery in Rotorua before that), and he says it's all good.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2009, 09:27
Replies: 22
Views: 8,579
Posted By Q300

I would say the Tauranga Aero Club is a better...

I would say the Tauranga Aero Club is a better bet if you're interested in learning at Tauranga. It may also be worth giving BayFlight a try. Air Discovery is okay for Rotorua and Whakatane, though I...
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