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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Aug 2017, 07:14
Replies: 14
Views: 4,558
Posted By HIALS

An olfactory sensory souvenir! :O Is that the...

An olfactory sensory souvenir! :O Is that the same 'eau de nulla' scent that welcomed everyone to Kai Tak?
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2016, 10:05
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,777,835
Posted By HIALS

Re the photo above. Geez. That didn't scrape...

Re the photo above. Geez. That didn't scrape it's tail, or strike a wing tip, and then subsequently slide along the runway!! The Asiana B777 at SFO a few years ago had a really hard impact with...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2016, 09:32
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,777,835
Posted By HIALS

Whilst I don't disagree with the general point...

Whilst I don't disagree with the general point you are making - let's remember that this crew appears to have proficiently conducted a go-around the first time. Also, it is my interpretation of the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2016, 07:19
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,777,835
Posted By HIALS

Snowfalcon - my interpretation of the ATC...

Snowfalcon - my interpretation of the ATC recording is that both QFE and QNH were being given to the crew. The transition level at URRR is FL050.

Therefore, when cleared to "600 meters" as a...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Nov 2015, 21:18
Replies: 24
Views: 11,405
Posted By HIALS

I concur. The article about this should be...

I concur. The article about this should be brought back into the mainstream of PPRuNe.

The story is about aircrew who were caught up in, and some even killed by, a terrorist attack on a crew...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Nov 2015, 05:32
Replies: 47
Views: 20,153
Posted By HIALS

For my two-pennies worth - I quite like it...

For my two-pennies worth - I quite like it because it is minimalist and clean. (Keeping the aircraft looking 'clean' will be entirely another matter...)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Sep 2015, 10:35
Replies: 98
Views: 61,056
Posted By HIALS

Touche. I agree entirely.

Touche. I agree entirely.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2015, 13:31
Replies: 37
Views: 8,050
Posted By HIALS

It's just a comparison. Most of the 7.4m people...

It's just a comparison. Most of the 7.4m people who live in NSW don't break the law. So, is a police v population ratio any more relevant as a benchmark?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2015, 12:59
Replies: 37
Views: 8,050
Posted By HIALS

Slightly deeper research shows that CASA employs...

Slightly deeper research shows that CASA employs 78 flying operations inspectors. (From the CASA annual report.) Assuming there are 40,000 pilots in Australia - that's 1 to 512. Which is less than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jun 2015, 04:15
Replies: 5
Views: 3,187
Posted By HIALS

The US three vs the Gulf three - what does it mean for IATA?

Media reports would have us believe that a "nasty war of words" between these groups almost overshadowed the IATA annual meeting in Miami this week.

It seems that this significant, emerging,...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jun 2015, 09:56
Replies: 54
Views: 37,742
Posted By HIALS

Ladder angled for comfort and convenience

It seems that the ladder has been angled to let the passengers step directly onto the asphalt and keep their shoes clean. If it was steeper, it would require walking in mud. Which would be messy...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2014, 08:42
Replies: 62
Views: 22,373
Posted By HIALS

Who else was flying that route?

While I think the question about whether is was prudent to fly that route is a good question. And, I think the airline industry needs to better understand the distinction between who 'legally'...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2014, 10:34
Replies: 303
Views: 118,334
Posted By HIALS

Are you Sue Wilkins?

Whatever the merits of your arguments might be - they are lost. You are a vitriolic racist.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2014, 09:19
Replies: 303
Views: 118,334
Posted By HIALS

I disagree. It's not about the Chinese. ...

I disagree.

It's not about the Chinese. This is an issue of Australian failure.

China Eastern is simply moving on - having been victims of an abject failure by the Australians to produce what...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2014, 08:56
Replies: 303
Views: 118,334
Posted By HIALS

Jetstar Hong Kong - evaporating raison d'etre

This announcement by MU, is another harbinger of doom for JHK. It joins a long list of increasingly pessimistic markers for the embattled wannabe in HKG.

First mover advantage has now gone. Hong...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2014, 13:22
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,840
Posted By HIALS

Gratuitous or Glaring

Dear hominid,

I didn't mean offence - however, it is a glaring error. China Southern is the fifth largest airline in the world. To confuse such a megalithic carrier with its arch rival, from a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2014, 12:07
Replies: 986
Views: 325,885
Posted By HIALS

Never employ a Uni Grad

V-Jet

The lesson that I have learned from life is to never say never.

When I employ people; I look at the entire package. Whether they have been to Uni or not is just one of the elements of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2014, 11:47
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,840
Posted By HIALS

Oops - entity confusion

Just to correct some glaring errors - it's China Eastern that is involved in Jetstar Hong Kong NOT China Southern.

Whilst the names might seem slightly confusing to parochial Australians - in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th May 2014, 04:48
Replies: 27
Views: 16,627
Posted By HIALS

VR-HFX Thanks, I agree entirely with your...

VR-HFX

Thanks, I agree entirely with your point. The only reason I wrote was because some people were starting to 'play the man, not the ball'. I am not a defender of JHK - but I have met...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th May 2014, 11:32
Replies: 27
Views: 16,627
Posted By HIALS

Reserve your judgement

The commercial viability of JHK is unknown. Their flying operations remain to be seen. The provenance of their check and training staff is excellent. The success of their ATLA application is yet...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2014, 22:20
Replies: 37
Views: 10,980
Posted By HIALS

Yes - I can see the possibility of a hidden...

Yes - I can see the possibility of a hidden agenda, as you outline.

In which case, it will be interesting to observe the success (or otherwise) of a faithful implementation of a dual brand...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2014, 13:48
Replies: 37
Views: 10,980
Posted By HIALS

Borghetti is too smart to follow Qantas's lead

Borghetti is too smart to follow Qantas.

I think it will become increasingly apparent that the Virgin/Tiger combo are pursuing a true 'dual brand strategy', whereas Qantas has been cannibalised by...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2014, 09:42
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,840
Posted By HIALS

Qantas A330's leased to Jetstar International

I noticed this last in Hansard.

Senator XENOPHON: Does it sublease any aircraft used by any Jetstar entity? Is there any subleasing going on between the two?

Senator XENOPHON: And that market...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Mar 2014, 23:22
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,191,893
Posted By HIALS

ACARS?

ACARS is not mandatory equipment. Aircraft can dispatch under the MEL with inop ACARS.

The information posted here so far does not categorically state that the ACARS was working prior to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2014, 00:48
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,840
Posted By HIALS

Alliances and Friends

I know this subject has been touched on before by others. But, I continue to be bemused by the way Qantas appears virtually friendless. In an era when the alliances (Oneworld, Star and Skyteam) are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Apr 2012, 15:54
Replies: 347
Views: 162,116
Posted By HIALS

The 1980's at Arnhem Air Charter

What a great thread.

I flew SAO, IXP and recently saw the carcass of IXA at Bankstown. Got sacked by Ozzie every day for several weeks for refusing to boost his profits by flying over-loaded. I...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Apr 2012, 03:45
Replies: 27
Views: 13,113
Posted By HIALS

Along with the others here - I smell a rat. ...

Along with the others here - I smell a rat.

I accept that a lot of pedestrians are confused between China Airlines and Air China.

However, the post here by Thrasher469 is supposed to be an...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 14:23
Replies: 39
Views: 11,041
Posted By HIALS

dudduddud - it cannot and did not travel over the...

dudduddud - it cannot and did not travel over the south pole. The plume is travelling around the world in the roaring 40's wind.

Have you ever flown over the pole? I have flown polar routes (up...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 14:20
Replies: 39
Views: 11,041
Posted By HIALS

Bon soir le pingouin, Perhaps I am seriously...

Bon soir le pingouin,

Perhaps I am seriously deluded - but that IR Sat Pic showed the 'red bit' traversing to the South of Australia (even the south of Tasmania).

Furthermore, it did not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 13:59
Replies: 39
Views: 11,041
Posted By HIALS

I agree that a one minute flight through an...

I agree that a one minute flight through an erupting volcanic plume will destroy an aircraft.

My point is being lost.

This is not a proximate volcanic plume. It is an enormously dispersed...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 13:40
Replies: 117
Views: 18,917
Posted By HIALS

Dear De Havilland Driver - thank you so much. ...

Dear De Havilland Driver - thank you so much.

Your reply is the first time a pilot, on this supposed pilots network, has mentioned that something is actually out there.

The events that have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 13:29
Replies: 39
Views: 11,041
Posted By HIALS

Hi Redpanda, I agree - one should never fly...

Hi Redpanda,

I agree - one should never fly through significant volcanic ash.

I do not believe that we have significant volcanic ash over Australia at present.

The airline operating manuals...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 12:41
Replies: 117
Views: 18,917
Posted By HIALS

Catseye - I have seen the volcanic encounter...

Catseye - I have seen the volcanic encounter videos produced by both Boeing and Airbus. I have worked (as a Captain & TIRE) for airlines in Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Hong Kong. So, I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 12:32
Replies: 117
Views: 18,917
Posted By HIALS

Thanks for your sensible response. What is...

Thanks for your sensible response.

What is the acceptable amount of volcanic particulate matter that an aircraft can fly through?

I accept that there is a difference between day-flight and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2011, 12:13
Replies: 117
Views: 18,917
Posted By HIALS

Can you answer my question? What is the density...

Can you answer my question? What is the density of the volcanic plume currently suffocating Tasmania & Victoria?
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