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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2010, 09:59
Replies: 19
Views: 4,701
Posted By dik cheney

Has anyone who applied heard anything back yet?

Has anyone who applied heard anything back yet?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2010, 13:58
Replies: 47
Views: 26,032
Posted By dik cheney

Aviator82, I imported a set of ANR DC's a few...

Aviator82, I imported a set of ANR DC's a few years back, saved about $300 in doing so and the exchange rate was not as strong as it is today. I was not stung for any import tax, however I recall...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2010, 11:02
Replies: 47
Views: 26,032
Posted By dik cheney

The Bose A20 is only 1100 USD on the Sportys...

The Bose A20 is only 1100 USD on the Sportys website, dont waste your money in Australia.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jun 2010, 11:27
Replies: 30
Views: 3,577
Posted By dik cheney

I'm close to tears when my 9 volt runs out of...

I'm close to tears when my 9 volt runs out of juice mid flight and I don't have one spare. ANR is the way to go.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2010, 02:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,716
Posted By dik cheney

There will definitely be some candidates with a...

There will definitely be some candidates with a lot of experience, however the good thing about NZ GA, or lack thereof, is that it doesn't take much movement for all the GA multi IFR drivers to be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Apr 2010, 01:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,582
Posted By dik cheney

Hey Roxy you will be desperate for work soon too,...

Hey Roxy you will be desperate for work soon too, when is your CPL flight test again?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2010, 01:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By dik cheney

Some guys have a golden run, some don't. If...

Some guys have a golden run, some don't. If you’re looking at going the outback charter route, you can expect anywhere from 2 to 6 years before you would make it to a regional, dependant on your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2010, 12:59
Replies: 17
Views: 1,961
Posted By dik cheney

Open the door and lock it so it can't close...

Open the door and lock it so it can't close before you hit the water. Good way to aviod drowning in the cabin because you couldn't open the door due to pressure difference or a bent airframe.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2010, 07:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,956
Posted By dik cheney

I can't believe that reporters employer allowed...

I can't believe that reporters employer allowed her to go on that dodgy contraption.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Feb 2010, 11:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,519
Posted By dik cheney

I wouldn’t be surprised if there was not a cloud...

I wouldn’t be surprised if there was not a cloud in the sky over those areas. If you compare it with the Dampier image, they don't add up. There’s also no TS forecast for area 68 in that region.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2010, 09:30
Replies: 24
Views: 4,364
Posted By dik cheney

Is that into the article archives of 2006-2007,...

Is that into the article archives of 2006-2007, before the biggest global recession since the 1930's? :rolleyes:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2010, 07:53
Replies: 24
Views: 4,364
Posted By dik cheney

Sucks alright, being at the cusp of getting into...

Sucks alright, being at the cusp of getting into a regional 18 months ago, it only now seems I'm getting close to where I was then.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2010, 07:29
Replies: 24
Views: 4,364
Posted By dik cheney

Are you serious? From 'The Age'

Are you serious?

From 'The Age'
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2010, 06:16
Replies: 24
Views: 4,364
Posted By dik cheney

desperately short of pilots

And here I was thinking its bad times for the aviation industry worldwide...lucky RACWA is here to tell us how it is.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2010, 03:48
Replies: 180
Views: 26,102
Posted By dik cheney

I think the concrete evidence will be when...

I think the concrete evidence will be when someone gives the guy 25k and never sees the cockpit of a PA-31. I'd be surprised if this guy even has an aircraft, yet alone an offer of a freight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2010, 09:00
Replies: 180
Views: 26,102
Posted By dik cheney

Ahh to pay it back or not. 100k would increase...

Ahh to pay it back or not. 100k would increase very fast with the monthly penalties and interest. These people might not be returning to work, but I'm sure they have family in NZ, what happens when...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2010, 01:49
Replies: 20
Views: 3,611
Posted By dik cheney

having the same trouble with firefox. The...

having the same trouble with firefox.

The aircraft is probably ZK registered, hence the need for a kiwi pilot and a drop rating.

Good to see some decent money is being offered, especially if...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jan 2010, 04:59
Replies: 215
Views: 76,978
Posted By dik cheney

:yuk: Poor effort PosClimb. Sure Kash, if your...

:yuk: Poor effort PosClimb. Sure Kash, if your down there and one of the guys is washing a plane, you could offer to give him a hand and have a yarn while doing so. As for actually going to the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jan 2010, 08:57
Replies: 180
Views: 26,102
Posted By dik cheney

I suppose it cuts out all the applicants who are...

I suppose it cuts out all the applicants who are not willing to drop their daks and bend over, and all the guys who would make good decisions in the cockpit...because lets face it, if you pay a 20k...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2010, 14:18
Replies: 34
Views: 6,591
Posted By dik cheney

Can anyone recommend a model of the...

Can anyone recommend a model of the Serrengetti's, and where to find the best price? :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2010, 07:21
Replies: 34
Views: 6,591
Posted By dik cheney

Australia is a rip off

I was looking at a pair of Rayban 3267's today, from a sunglass store at the mall. Nice glasses, retailing for $259. But why would I pay that when online from the USA there between $120-142 aud,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2010, 06:02
Replies: 180
Views: 26,102
Posted By dik cheney

Honestly, what GA pilot in NZ has 20k usd...or 5k...

Honestly, what GA pilot in NZ has 20k usd...or 5k for that matter. Remember its the land where most multi IFR pilots are paid 25k per annum. :yuk:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Sep 2009, 10:29
Replies: 48
Views: 7,234
Posted By dik cheney

When are you guys going to get over the fact we...

When are you guys going to get over the fact we are here to stay? There's heaps of kiwis flying in aus, working jobs which would otherwise be yours......................kiwis 1, aussies...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2009, 09:56
Replies: 85
Views: 8,909
Posted By dik cheney

Come on guys, lets leave Gobbling C#cks sexual...

Come on guys, lets leave Gobbling C#cks sexual preference out of this..........:=
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2009, 07:02
Replies: 313
Views: 175,855
Posted By dik cheney

Soseg, don't waste money flying up for a visit,...

Soseg, don't waste money flying up for a visit, if you want to be a charter pilot, make the move north. Unless you have some sort of experience I wouldn't bother with Darwin, better move to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Aug 2009, 04:24
Replies: 85
Views: 8,909
Posted By dik cheney

Just don't be surprised when they track you down...

Just don't be surprised when they track you down in the future and take from you everything you have worked for.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2009, 11:56
Replies: 145
Views: 17,402
Posted By dik cheney

4x it sounds like you got yourself a hobbie...

4x it sounds like you got yourself a hobbie rather than a career change. What are you going to do, fly some skydivers on weekends and wait for an airline job? Good luck with that.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2009, 10:01
Replies: 23
Views: 3,882
Posted By dik cheney

With minimums like that for a C206 driver their...

With minimums like that for a C206 driver their insurance provider probably has to pay them
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Aug 2009, 09:02
Replies: 313
Views: 175,855
Posted By dik cheney

Whats with the Airvan seats? I'd rather be in a...

Whats with the Airvan seats? I'd rather be in a C152 any day when it comes to comfort...now thats saying something.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2009, 10:58
Replies: 41
Views: 7,596
Posted By dik cheney

Thats how it was during the boom guys, 18 months...

Thats how it was during the boom guys, 18 months to a twin. Times that by 2 or 3 now and your getting close. I know many guys with around the 1000hr multi mark with no where to go.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2009, 10:47
Replies: 8
Views: 5,218
Posted By dik cheney

ohhh nooo! I sure as hell would'nt want to be...

ohhh nooo! I sure as hell would'nt want to be wading through thick scrub on any beach near Broome. How do you wade through scrub anyway?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jul 2009, 06:57
Replies: 11
Views: 9,401
Posted By dik cheney

Rob Avery ATPL special

Hey all,

There is a special at the moment for 3 online courses (Nav, Flight Planning, Systems), for $990. Can anyone comment on the quality of these courses? Or is one best to pay the extra...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2009, 12:05
Replies: 23
Views: 3,301
Posted By dik cheney

The Goblin's got some good advice. If your going...

The Goblin's got some good advice. If your going to give it a crack, I would suggest making Kununurra your base, that way your only a days drive from Darwin/Broome and all the places in between. As...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2009, 13:08
Replies: 23
Views: 3,301
Posted By dik cheney

im amused :E

im amused :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2009, 05:12
Replies: 23
Views: 3,301
Posted By dik cheney

Your chances of landing a gig up north will be...

Your chances of landing a gig up north will be slim at best. Guys will be getting laid off around the time you finish your MECIR, with the approaching wet season.

Its expensive driving long...
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