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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2014, 06:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,619
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Light aircraft insurance

For the last few years I've used a broker for the QBE insurance on my light aircraft. Thought about going direct to both QBE and Allianz to get a quote. It's the same insurance regardless whether via...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Feb 2014, 21:38
Replies: 64
Views: 36,383
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

The herd is a dumb animal. Don't follow the herd.

The herd is a dumb animal. Don't follow the herd.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Feb 2014, 22:34
Replies: 64
Views: 36,383
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

From one who's been there, done that. My advice...

From one who's been there, done that. My advice is don't do it. These things can turn nasty very quickly.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2014, 23:50
Replies: 34
Views: 9,769
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

I've logged 23,000 hours of which 1,200 are IFR...

I've logged 23,000 hours of which 1,200 are IFR (hand flying in IFR weather). That would be a fair and honest ratio.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jan 2014, 09:13
Replies: 139
Views: 55,872
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Ansett DC9's

I flew the 9 for Ansett in the early '80's till they were retired in '82. I cannot ever remember operating CBR-BNE in it. From memory all BNE flights ex CBR were via SYD. We operated plenty of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2013, 04:38
Replies: 17
Views: 8,390
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

China Southern

The Contract Summary between China Southern Airlines and Agency
1. Requirements for the Captain Position
1) A minimum of 6000 hours total flying time (only front seat time on turboprop and/or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jun 2013, 03:03
Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

I might be wrong but I always understood that...

I might be wrong but I always understood that private flying did not count under flight and duty limitations.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2012, 03:07
Replies: 309
Views: 69,611
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Aust Fin Review

Here’s the Qantas Catch 22: it can’t afford to spend $8 billion upgrading with 35 Boeing 787s, but how will it be able to compete in a few years’ time without them?

The reason given for cancelling...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2012, 18:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,724
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

JCAB will always require anyone flying a Japanese...

JCAB will always require anyone flying a Japanese registered aircraft to have a Japanese licence. Count on 6 months training.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2012, 04:29
Replies: 121
Views: 67,974
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Stunning first post Ricejet. You appear to know a...

Stunning first post Ricejet. You appear to know a lot when you actually know nothing.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2012, 13:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Bungle, read my post. I made the donation to help...

Bungle, read my post. I made the donation to help Joe, it was not made to AIPA. If the money was not used to help Joe I expect it back. If it was used to assist Joe then good that is what it was for....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2012, 11:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Joe Eakin Fund refund?

In 2010 I, along with possibly many others, donated money to the Joe Eakin fund to help out a fellow aviator. After he was reinstated this donated money, held by AIPA, was supposed to be refunded. My...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Feb 2012, 21:24
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,465,734
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Yes sometimes the monthly rosters are a little...

Yes sometimes the monthly rosters are a little hard with the night flights. But most airlines flying international fly also at night. Yes the money is not bad, and gets better each year. Where else...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2012, 00:11
Replies: 86
Views: 14,022
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

The pilot in question's back went out as he...

The pilot in question's back went out as he attempted to lift his nav bag out of the confined space next to his seat. He now is crippled by the injury and unable to work. It happened while on duty....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jan 2012, 02:45
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,465,734
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Each month take the offered confirmed business...

Each month take the offered confirmed business class travel to your home base or $2000 and do your own thing. ZED, buy your own ticket, don't travel; it's up to you.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Jan 2012, 23:50
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,465,734
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

I have been here from the start-up of Air Japan....

I have been here from the start-up of Air Japan. Here is my take:

1. Various management decisions have been unpopular such as changing the contract conditions during the contract.
2. However...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2011, 02:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,126
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Handling the Big Jets. After 31 years doing this...

Handling the Big Jets. After 31 years doing this I still can find stuff I forgot or perhaps didn't consider in it.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2011, 05:58
Replies: 26
Views: 17,439
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

If you have an aircraft with struts order the...

If you have an aircraft with struts order the 'handle bar mount' for a motorbike. There is no way with this mount that the camera can come off in flight.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jul 2011, 03:32
Replies: 249
Views: 40,457
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

"The Cannibal Queen: A Flight into the heartland...

"The Cannibal Queen: A Flight into the heartland of America."
by Stephen Coonts
Written about +20 years ago when he flew a Boeing Stearman, to every one of the lower 48 states of the USA.
He also...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Apr 2011, 12:48
Replies: 11
Views: 4,529
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Landing charge is about $17. There will be...

Landing charge is about $17. There will be another fee for overnight parking, if you are intending to. No start clearance required. Parking has got a bit tight in the last couple of months with the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2011, 02:58
Replies: 110
Views: 23,784
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

"RICHARD WOODWARD: People actually accused me of...

"RICHARD WOODWARD: People actually accused me of being in 1989. Qantas pilots never went on strike in 1989. We were flying all through that. It wasn't anything to do with us."

Perhaps if you had...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Oct 2010, 02:45
Replies: 19
Views: 7,440
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

India, I heard.

India, I heard.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2010, 10:32
Replies: 25
Views: 9,481
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

There is another Beech 18 sitting at Murwillimbah...

There is another Beech 18 sitting at Murwillimbah (Tweed Valley, northern NSW) airstrip. It was flying about 8 years ago but hasn't moved since.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2010, 03:12
Replies: 5
Views: 2,236
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

I've had a bit to do with Air Gold Coast over the...

I've had a bit to do with Air Gold Coast over the years. They have always seemed quite good with a decent bunch of instructors and aircraft. However they have been taken over by another company now...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Sep 2010, 22:47
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,465,734
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Sorry I have no idea of that. With the major...

Sorry I have no idea of that. With the major airlines in the USA starting to recall pilots on furlough rumour has it several pilots here will return to the USA.

I would guess (and that's all it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Sep 2010, 08:15
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,465,734
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Yes you can add 2 days annual leave to your days...

Yes you can add 2 days annual leave to your days off per month. You can also split your days each month and take, for example, 7 days off and then 5 days off (10 days per month plus 2 days A/L).
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Sep 2010, 03:07
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,465,734
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

I have been here for nine (long) years. With any...

I have been here for nine (long) years. With any job you will have plus and minus points. I guess you just have to decide if the plus points are enough for you; or the minus points are too many.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2010, 01:42
Replies: 73
Views: 35,089
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

I bought an American Champion Scout from DEC last...

I bought an American Champion Scout from DEC last year and made up the following for a couple of friends of mine to help them transit to flying a tailwheel. Hope it helps.

Caution: Use the given...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Aug 2010, 01:19
Replies: 35
Views: 5,743
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

I can recommend a copy of the following book,...

I can recommend a copy of the following book, about US$35, which can be ordered from Amazon. It contains very sage advice for pilots at all stages of their career:

"Aircraft Command Techniques" by...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th May 2010, 23:26
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

I downloaded the excellent NZ Instructors Manual....

I downloaded the excellent NZ Instructors Manual. It's perfect. Thanks to all who came back with good advice.

PA39, change your coffee to de-caf.

Biggles, I haven't yet re-newed my instructors...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th May 2010, 02:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Flying Instructor Manuals

I'm about to re-new my instructors rating after some years away from basic flying training (well, about 35 years) and would like some input into which books/manuals are recommended by current flying...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2010, 22:47
Replies: 29
Views: 11,532
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

ANA (All Nippon Airways) has nothing to do with...

ANA (All Nippon Airways) has nothing to do with JAL. They are completly separate companies.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2009, 01:14
Replies: 12
Views: 9,353
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

Do not for a second think that the phone...

Do not for a second think that the phone interview doesn't count. It does. If you don't get through this you will not go on for further interviews. Take it very seriously.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Nov 2009, 03:27
Replies: 42
Views: 10,122
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

A friend of mine did it in reverse once. I think...

A friend of mine did it in reverse once. I think from memory he said you will need to pay cash ($US) for fuel and landing charges in some places. Good luck.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Nov 2009, 06:33
Replies: 3,649
Views: 2,465,734
Posted By Martin VanNostrum

AJV Routes

Someone asked about AJV destinations:

Japan: Narita, Haneda (both Tokyo), Kansai (Osaka), Naha (Okinawa)

Asia: Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Incheon (Seoul)

USA: Honolulu

China: Tianjin,...
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