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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Oct 2023, 10:04
Replies: 74
Views: 30,118
Posted By Aimpoint

Overall, are pilots going to make more money?...

Overall, are pilots going to make more money? Yes. But was this the agreement that the union was prepared to go down the PIA path for? Debatable. There are also some concessions that are going to be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2023, 22:26
Replies: 74
Views: 30,118
Posted By Aimpoint

Judging by the crew room discussions and the...

Judging by the crew room discussions and the group chats, memes and videos doing the rounds the last few days, I'd suggest it's actually the union and negotiating team that need to talk to the pilot...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2022, 08:46
Replies: 16
Views: 7,578
Posted By Aimpoint

Hi Arena. QLink has two separate seniority lists...

Hi Arena. QLink has two separate seniority lists and EBAs. Cairns is a Sunstate base, along with Brisbane and Adelaide. The Eastern bases are Sydney and Melbourne. Doesn't look like any hiring into...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2022, 22:08
Replies: 29
Views: 8,811
Posted By Aimpoint

The new "Approach" service ROK and MKY has is the...

The new "Approach" service ROK and MKY has is the difference. Approach is going TIBA, not the Tower. That leaves the airspace from ground to 4500 left unable to be managed by anyone expect Approach...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2022, 06:05
Replies: 16
Views: 4,832
Posted By Aimpoint

Sunstate pilots get a flat rate for an extension...

Sunstate pilots get a flat rate for an extension or day off. In Eastern it varies depending on the length of the duty. Eastern pilots will earn more allowance the longer the day off etc.

RE: the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st May 2022, 20:05
Replies: 16
Views: 7,100
Posted By Aimpoint

It's not policy for an abnormal situation like...

It's not policy for an abnormal situation like this. If one of the legs didn't extend, or an overrun was likely, then sure.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jun 2021, 00:28
Replies: 18
Views: 7,116
Posted By Aimpoint

I'm surprised certain unions haven't jumped all...

I'm surprised certain unions haven't jumped all over this already stating it's a consequence of outsourcing. Or maybe they leaked it in the first place?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jul 2020, 10:06
Replies: 69
Views: 23,875
Posted By Aimpoint

There has been communication, NSW stand ups were...

There has been communication, NSW stand ups were mentioned in the pilot dial in 10 days ago.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jul 2020, 09:53
Replies: 69
Views: 23,875
Posted By Aimpoint

NSW has always been well suited to the Classic,...

NSW has always been well suited to the Classic, they did a heap of flying in it before COVID. It's no surprise it would come back there first.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2020, 23:50
Replies: 69
Views: 23,875
Posted By Aimpoint

When are you guys going to realise pilots from...

When are you guys going to realise pilots from other bases and fleets aren't the enemy? Management isn't the enemy in this. Covid and poor government decision are the enemy that are stopping you from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2020, 07:26
Replies: 69
Views: 23,875
Posted By Aimpoint

Salty much? Yes 400 but had stress and stand...

Salty much? Yes 400 but had stress and stand downs too so not all rosie like you think (I feel lucky to get some flying back). Plenty of good mates on long term stand down too, so I can empathise....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2020, 05:57
Replies: 69
Views: 23,875
Posted By Aimpoint

The fact you're quoting that shows you are on the...

The fact you're quoting that shows you are on the pilot conference call, which hasn't even finished yet. It sucks certain pilot groups are stood down, but your quote is out of context. No...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Dec 2012, 22:08
Replies: 228
Views: 451,311
Posted By Aimpoint

Spike, Whilst I agree with your first...

Spike,

Whilst I agree with your first paragraph, you couldn't resist having a dig at Skytrans in the rest of the post, could you?

The Skytrans bashing is ongoing from you, let it go man...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Oct 2012, 22:52
Replies: 94
Views: 19,009
Posted By Aimpoint

Man, it's slow to use. Especially loading saved...

Man, it's slow to use. Especially loading saved SPFIBs and notifications...

Or maybe more than usual numbers are trying it out at the moment.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Oct 2012, 08:46
Replies: 94
Views: 19,009
Posted By Aimpoint

I can't find the NOTAM anywhere, has it been...

I can't find the NOTAM anywhere, has it been withdrawn? I have noticed a lot of weird things happening while using NAIPS over the last couple of days. For example, NOTAMs showing up on a location...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2012, 06:23
Replies: 94
Views: 19,009
Posted By Aimpoint

Thanks for the update Shagpile.

Thanks for the update Shagpile.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2012, 05:39
Replies: 94
Views: 19,009
Posted By Aimpoint

Any updates on how IOS and Android software is...

Any updates on how IOS and Android software is looking come Monday? I use the NAIPS for iphone & ipad app quite a bit - is it likely to be functional when the old system drops dead?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2012, 11:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,618
Posted By Aimpoint

At least one of the three was as per 717tech's...

At least one of the three was as per 717tech's suggestion.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Oct 2012, 12:34
Replies: 7
Views: 2,618
Posted By Aimpoint

What's going on at GAM? Didn't a similar thing...

What's going on at GAM? Didn't a similar thing happen at Toowoomba not long ago? I believe the crew were all given a safety notice about unsafe gear retraction practices, then this happens...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Oct 2012, 04:10
Replies: 21
Views: 14,020
Posted By Aimpoint

Are they taking over the TNT and AAE freight work...

Are they taking over the TNT and AAE freight work from Pel Air?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Oct 2012, 02:15
Replies: 10
Views: 3,259
Posted By Aimpoint

For the doubters, something is...

For the doubters, something is happening...today's AFAP website:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2012, 22:27
Replies: 1,450
Views: 631,115
Posted By Aimpoint

Just trying to get the domicile thing through my...

Just trying to get the domicile thing through my thick head :}. If you accept a VAI RFO position, your base will be Sydney, but you can nominate MEL or BNE as your domicile (i.e. don't have to move...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2012, 06:15
Replies: 25
Views: 5,634
Posted By Aimpoint

Judging by the multiple threads started by...

Judging by the multiple threads started by NzCaptainAndrew, it appears this is unlikely to happen.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2012, 07:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,339
Posted By Aimpoint

Bollards are next along the road to stop...

Bollards are next along the road to stop 'illegal' parking. It seems a quite a few people have been parking in the area around the GA terminal and down towards Adagold for free, then catching a jet...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2012, 00:32
Replies: 40
Views: 8,056
Posted By Aimpoint

Yes, adjusting the pitch to the detent and...

Yes, adjusting the pitch to the detent and setting the above MP does simulate a feathered propeller quite well. It will not feather as long as you don't go past the detent.

Make sure you restore...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Sep 2012, 03:33
Replies: 40
Views: 4,922
Posted By Aimpoint

Morno, You joke surely? CASA work normal...

Morno,

You joke surely? CASA work normal office hours, well normal for the 1980s, as if they will be at the airport waiting for you at 10pm at night.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Sep 2012, 02:06
Replies: 40
Views: 4,922
Posted By Aimpoint

ORH, I'm guessing a candidate on a NVFR...

ORH,

I'm guessing a candidate on a NVFR flight test looked at the forecast and said s/he wasn't flying due to the smoke? Unfortunately we can't really push the candidate in that situation.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Sep 2012, 22:15
Replies: 40
Views: 4,922
Posted By Aimpoint

Yes, the standard needs to improve (including...

Yes, the standard needs to improve (including everyone from CASA down) but don't go shooting from the hip at junior instructors. To guys like you and I, who are well into our careers, it is very easy...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Sep 2012, 08:21
Replies: 40
Views: 4,922
Posted By Aimpoint

By George, If you spoke to the Frenchman...

By George,

If you spoke to the Frenchman you've probably been given incorrect information. It can be done as per MakeItHappen's comments above.



That doesn't even make sense. The night VFR...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Sep 2012, 08:17
Replies: 40
Views: 4,922
Posted By Aimpoint

Another suggestion is to get a technical...

Another suggestion is to get a technical elaboration from the BoM (number in the ERSA). There were a few nights when cloud was forecast, but after a quick call to the BoM is was confirmed it was no...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Sep 2012, 03:53
Replies: 53
Views: 5,781
Posted By Aimpoint

I'm guessing these were "into the headwind" and...

I'm guessing these were "into the headwind" and "with the tailwind"? What other options are left? The answer is a few posts above.



Dangerous, yes! Illegal? No. VMC (class G) below 3000ft...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2012, 23:40
Replies: 40
Views: 4,922
Posted By Aimpoint

No sarcasm, was just wondering whether guys...

No sarcasm, was just wondering whether guys jumping up and down about not flying NVFR when there is smoke on the area forecast are applying the same sort of thought process to other types of flight....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2012, 09:06
Replies: 40
Views: 4,922
Posted By Aimpoint

I guess you're all carrying alternates in the day...

I guess you're all carrying alternates in the day to aerodromes without a TAF too, given the viz is below the alternate minima on the area forecast.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2012, 09:25
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,375,478
Posted By Aimpoint

It's smack on the taxiway line heading down to...

It's smack on the taxiway line heading down to Westwing.



Good luck next medical...

"Start from the top".
"Is that a tail stand?"
"No, it's a Q, you're reading a letter chart Mr...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2012, 07:48
Replies: 30
Views: 6,334
Posted By Aimpoint

Clear of the runway is not a mandatory call. It's...

Clear of the runway is not a mandatory call. It's a waste of radio time unless it's somewhere like Toowoomba where either end can't see each one another.
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