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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Nov 2009, 21:31
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By zube

Seatguru.com has info on the Qantas seat pitch....

Seatguru.com has info on the Qantas seat pitch. However it only covers Jetstar's A330, not the A320 used domestically.

From experience the jetstar pitch is close to the Qantas B737 pitch.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Nov 2009, 04:51
Replies: 405
Views: 129,596
Posted By zube

It would be great if CH9 and the rest of the...

It would be great if CH9 and the rest of the media held off going with the Hero Pilot caper until more is known.

The bloke did a good job by the sounds of it, and may well deserve the hero tag,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2009, 20:59
Replies: 29
Views: 7,964
Posted By zube

I'm still wondering what this "point of no...

I'm still wondering what this "point of no return" Mrs Taliana was talking about. No doubt she is an expert on things aviation so the reporter would be eating it up. Hey, throw the dog a bone.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Nov 2009, 04:18
Replies: 28
Views: 5,447
Posted By zube

"beleaguered" sounds like cliche school for...

"beleaguered" sounds like cliche school for journos, Lesson 1.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2009, 21:18
Replies: 124
Views: 22,125
Posted By zube

Fratemate. Well put. I think all pilots are...

Fratemate.

Well put. I think all pilots are interested to see how the chain of events occured so they can learn something. This is how aviation is.

The journos and Hate Qantas push are just...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2009, 03:10
Replies: 124
Views: 22,125
Posted By zube

There's got to be more to this than meets the...

There's got to be more to this than meets the eye. It is a very rare event in modern RPT aircraft due to the aircraft systems design and SOP's.

QF SOP's require Landing config by 1000' RA in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Nov 2009, 21:51
Replies: 124
Views: 22,125
Posted By zube

Yep. Knowing how the lawyers run the show...

Yep.
Knowing how the lawyers run the show you'll be flying around with the gear locked down soon.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Nov 2009, 01:05
Replies: 23
Views: 3,297
Posted By zube

Mr Hat has it right. Why punish people who behave...

Mr Hat has it right. Why punish people who behave normally because of some bad behaviour by a few cashed up bogans.

If you make an example of a few by implementing a total ban on them they become...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2009, 21:44
Replies: 39
Views: 8,678
Posted By zube

Here's a possibility, after landing. Park...

Here's a possibility, after landing.

Park Brake apply.
Help Captain from left seat if not already done so in flight.
F/O climb into left seat.
Adjust rudder pedals and seat position to F/O's...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2009, 22:21
Replies: 38
Views: 10,792
Posted By zube

Gunger. If you want to impress look into...

Gunger.

If you want to impress look into that crystal ball and state when ANYONE will get a 787.

The wing box redesign was still underway last I heard, and when are they going to do the cold...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2009, 05:26
Replies: 50
Views: 7,354
Posted By zube

It's a relief knowing the regulator, CASA, will...

It's a relief knowing the regulator, CASA, will be monitoring all this to the best of their ability. No doubt they will sort out any misunderstandings.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Oct 2009, 07:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,271
Posted By zube

That's what the military call Self Inflicted...

That's what the military call Self Inflicted Wounds.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Sep 2009, 06:08
Replies: 36
Views: 6,495
Posted By zube

A few years ago RAAF instructor pattering a...

A few years ago RAAF instructor pattering a student pilot with transmit button stuck open. He eventually twigs what's happening and tells student they are returning to the field and to maintain radio...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Sep 2009, 04:12
Replies: 21
Views: 3,332
Posted By zube

Jetstar obviously have never heard of a ground...

Jetstar obviously have never heard of a ground airconditioning unit which could be attached to the aircraft.

The failure to send the SLF back into the terminal deserves a better answer.

On...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Sep 2009, 23:19
Replies: 74
Views: 32,906
Posted By zube

Great stories all. Seems you'd be chewing washers...

Great stories all. Seems you'd be chewing washers out of the seat on glide approach. Obviously a lot of good judgement involved.

Those NASA space shuttle types have it easy nowdays with computer...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2009, 07:22
Replies: 21
Views: 11,696
Posted By zube

I have just booked a Hertz car at Cairns. The...

I have just booked a Hertz car at Cairns. The qantas staff rate was no cheaper than the NRMA or RACV rate.

When I wandered around the Hertz website and combined special deals with the car club...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2009, 07:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,843
Posted By zube

This has happened at Darwin numerous times in the...

This has happened at Darwin numerous times in the past. Don't know why it rated a mention in the "news".

Those routes from the south pass over Tindal anyway. If there is any doubt as to how long...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2009, 07:29
Replies: 30
Views: 11,157
Posted By zube

Is he the one who joined TAA in 1967?

Is he the one who joined TAA in 1967?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Sep 2009, 23:01
Replies: 28
Views: 5,807
Posted By zube

EastWest. I had similar problems recently,...

EastWest.

I had similar problems recently, until I removed the QF frequent flyer numbers claim from the space provided. In the fine print it tells you that FF points are not available for certain...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2009, 05:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,153
Posted By zube

They want to see your "maximum" heartrate. This...

They want to see your "maximum" heartrate. This is calculated as 220 minus your age. EG, if you're 24 it would be 196. This is set on the ECG machine, and away you go.

Starts at walking pace at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2009, 22:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,153
Posted By zube

The bruce protocol involves a treadmill execise...

The bruce protocol involves a treadmill execise in which you are wired to an ECG monitor.

I have done them numerous times for medical renewals. It involves a minimum of 8 minutes but they may go...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2009, 04:34
Replies: 83
Views: 13,221
Posted By zube

There were reports it was Channel 7 chopper....

There were reports it was Channel 7 chopper. Can't verify it.

That might explain the reluctance of the walloper to talk if his blokes didn't find the lost pollie.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Aug 2009, 06:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By zube

Check STAR arrivals into MEL from the North for a...

Check STAR arrivals into MEL from the North for a clue.

Phone a friend or ask the audience.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Aug 2009, 06:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By zube

Thanks guys. I'll pass on the info. It is unfair...

Thanks guys. I'll pass on the info. It is unfair to judge other outfits because of the actions of a small minority.

I'm a bit removed from the Cairns scene down here.

Cheers.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2009, 23:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By zube

cairns- dunk island

Had a question from my bro. What type of aircraft is used on this run by Hinterland Aviation?

Also, are they good operators? After some bad publicity last year about another RPT operator out of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2009, 01:16
Replies: 52
Views: 16,508
Posted By zube

Sorry old chap. My connection was with TAA, a...

Sorry old chap. My connection was with TAA, a little earlier than your description. Ansett did have a big presence in the N.T.

Many fond memories of the track trips, even swapping "hosties" on a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2009, 22:57
Replies: 52
Views: 16,508
Posted By zube

I beg to differ. The airstrip at Ayers Rock was a...

I beg to differ. The airstrip at Ayers Rock was a gravel strip near the north side of the rock. Still just visible from the air today. F27's did not operate into there. It was Connellan Herons in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Aug 2009, 04:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,507
Posted By zube

Yeah, but just think of the fuel excise that goes...

Yeah, but just think of the fuel excise that goes to the feds.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Aug 2009, 02:08
Replies: 51
Views: 8,039
Posted By zube

The process is: Some ace in management...

The process is:

Some ace in management decides putting these lights on is a great idea.

A Flight standing order goes out to the troops telling them to do it because its "worlds best...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Aug 2009, 01:48
Replies: 37
Views: 6,012
Posted By zube

And how is the Moose travelling these days?...

And how is the Moose travelling these days? Anyone have contact with him?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2009, 06:49
Replies: 62
Views: 9,460
Posted By zube

How many times has this happened. Is there...

How many times has this happened. Is there anybody out there who still doesn't understand the concept?

Digressing slightly, they reckon Gough Whitlam's missus could kick start a 747 back in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Aug 2009, 06:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,432
Posted By zube

v australia. Wots happening?

Crikey has published unconfirmed tip that Mel- Lax has been put back to next year. What about the suck, er, I mean customers who have bought tickets on the direct services.

Probably send them via...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2009, 05:20
Replies: 70
Views: 13,898
Posted By zube

That pesky corrosion eh. Lets hope the wings are...

That pesky corrosion eh. Lets hope the wings are free of it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2009, 05:16
Replies: 42
Views: 7,537
Posted By zube

Ex FSO. You FSO guys did a great job mate, and...

Ex FSO.
You FSO guys did a great job mate, and I missed you all when cost cutting phased you out. But things changed a bit after that.

In Australia we had that unique system where ATC had to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jul 2009, 07:02
Replies: 13
Views: 1,474
Posted By zube

This dude is trying to out do Branson for free...

This dude is trying to out do Branson for free publicity. The media lap it up.
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