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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2020, 11:27
Replies: 8
Views: 3,678
Posted By PaulDamian

No, not a spotter. It’s unusual to see an A380...

No, not a spotter. It’s unusual to see an A380 over Mentone at 5500 ft....
It was a tad louder than the TV with Conan the Barbarian ... I was rudely interrupted 😜😜😜😜
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2020, 11:20
Replies: 20
Views: 9,371
Posted By PaulDamian

Qatar A380 - Cutting patterns around MELBOURNE Bay and Southern suburbs

Why is Qatar A380 #905 cutting patterns over the Melbourne bay and SE suburbs at 5800ft???
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Dec 2012, 11:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,715
Posted By PaulDamian

iPad apps

Ok, just got an iPad for Christmas - so what applications are available for navigation and flight planning. Oz runways seems to be the one - is this right.
Thanks, I need to move on fron the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Sep 2012, 00:38
Replies: 25
Views: 5,572
Posted By PaulDamian

Vortex/Tasfast at Moorabbin do an PA31 endo for...

Vortex/Tasfast at Moorabbin do an PA31 endo for about $5K with 3 hours Dual and 10 hours ICUS over Bass Strait. OR, the quick version for $2750 with 3 hours. It think they have about 5 Chiefs.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2012, 03:52
Replies: 1,301
Views: 625,531
Posted By PaulDamian

What are the pilot (Dominic?) and the Co-Pilot...

What are the pilot (Dominic?) and the Co-Pilot doing now?

Are their careers in aviation over???

(Presumably) taking a Westwind for a swim is not good for your cv and job prospects.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2012, 05:11
Replies: 104
Views: 17,383
Posted By PaulDamian

Agree that working for free or less than the...

Agree that working for free or less than the required standard is unacceptable for both the employer and the pilot. (Legally for the employer, morally for the pilot)
As long as you meet the minimum...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2012, 05:55
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By PaulDamian

No, I can't afford my own plane. However,...

No, I can't afford my own plane.

However, hiring a plane for a legitimate business purpose can be a tax deduction. :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2012, 05:53
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By PaulDamian

Your 25 and have the benefit of youth (compared...

Your 25 and have the benefit of youth (compared to most others).

I'm 43 and I'm doing reasonly well - career in law, house, wife, 2 kids, etc.. the whole domestic nightmare (and enjoying most...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2012, 04:20
Replies: 24
Views: 24,107
Posted By PaulDamian

In some cases, the employer may not want a...

In some cases, the employer may not want a declaration, only a National criminal recrods certificate issued by the police. This makes it easier as you don't have to declare events that may or may...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2012, 03:32
Replies: 24
Views: 24,107
Posted By PaulDamian

Three aspects to criminal records in the aviation...

Three aspects to criminal records in the aviation industry:

(i) Eligibility for an ASIC/AVID - this is a narrow test very specific to certain classes or levels of offences.

(ii) Employment...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2012, 04:39
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

Can someone be 'overqualified' in aviation? ...

Can someone be 'overqualified' in aviation?
Would QLink be reluctant to recruit someone that might run away too soon?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2012, 03:14
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

What is a PFO letter - I assume rejection letter?...

What is a PFO letter - I assume rejection letter?

Problematic, as (like most professional recruitment) they don't give reasons or feedback for rejection.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2012, 01:35
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

Given that QL seems to have a shortage of FOs at...

Given that QL seems to have a shortage of FOs at the moment adn the foreseeable future, they still seem to be very selective with their recruitment.

Can anyone tell me (roughly) what the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2012, 21:23
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

I think it has been done to death previously in...

I think it has been done to death previously in this long thread, but it appears that the pilots being accepted into the traineeship (add the $18K for a 6 week course) seem to have, (on average),...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2012, 23:47
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

How difficult is the initial training and...

How difficult is the initial training and endorsement on the Dash 8?
Do many people have difficulty?

Once checked to line, do many pilots have difficulty with cyclic checks?
I've been reading...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Feb 2012, 05:24
Replies: 14
Views: 8,243
Posted By PaulDamian

Someone did a Citation endo at Moorabbin within...

Someone did a Citation endo at Moorabbin within the last 12 months, but I think that aircaft has now gone elsewhere.

There are still at least 3 citations hidden away at MBB,so you might ask...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jan 2012, 16:18
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

how long is the wait for transfer or entry to...

how long is the wait for transfer or entry to command in Melb?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Nov 2011, 02:56
Replies: 1,301
Views: 625,531
Posted By PaulDamian

Norfolk Island Ditching ATSB Report - ?

Its been almost 2 years and still no report...
When do you think it might be issued?

I tried looking for the old thread, but guess it might have been removed.
Just wondering when the report...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2011, 10:55
Replies: 62
Views: 16,780
Posted By PaulDamian

Damn straight? Yes, i have a decent haircut and a...

Damn straight? Yes, i have a decent haircut and a real day job earning more than I could earn in my dream job as a Dash 8 Cpt or B200 Air Ambulance. Just for the record, I'm not doing it for the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2011, 03:34
Replies: 62
Views: 16,780
Posted By PaulDamian

Thanks to all who contributed. I think the...

Thanks to all who contributed. I think the answer lies in whether there is a requirement to have a co-pilot, arising from the POH, CASA Approved Ops Manual or CASA regs, such as ICUS.

No, I'm...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Oct 2011, 03:06
Replies: 62
Views: 16,780
Posted By PaulDamian

Logging Co-Pilot Time in SP Operation

To what extent can co-pilot time be logged when the aircraft (i.e. PA31-350) is a single pilot operation? Can you sit in the RHS and log co-pilot time?

Presumably not.

(Before you go and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2011, 09:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,180
Posted By PaulDamian

Yes, absolutely sick. I want one. But at...

Yes, absolutely sick. I want one.

But at $650K, I think we could buy a Cessna 208 for under $700K, with much lower times, not in need of a new engine in the next little while and carry more...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Sep 2011, 07:14
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

Some courses are GST free, so I wouldn't be...

Some courses are GST free, so I wouldn't be surprised if it is GST free.

Depending on in your income, you may be better off to pay the whole amount up front and then claim it as a tax deduction.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2011, 11:35
Replies: 0
Views: 1,547
Posted By PaulDamian

Found my long lost log book - Thanks to Vortex Air

Short word of thanks...

After an epic search, a thread, numerous emails, phone calls to old instructors, and a gap in flying of over 15 years and emails to Casa on how I could use my old...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2011, 05:33
Replies: 134
Views: 34,935
Posted By PaulDamian

Cheiftain Pilot for Airshow

(Assuming I can find something available);

Is there someone out there with a Chieftain or Navajo rating that is available and interested in going to the Airshow for the day ex-MBB???
Sat or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2011, 01:45
Replies: 48
Views: 25,543
Posted By PaulDamian

Thanks, I appreciate the replies as well. ...

Thanks, I appreciate the replies as well.
Currently working in an internal office doing legal/admin work - very boring.
My aim is for Qlink as well. Its better than an internal office doing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Feb 2011, 22:24
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

Do I assume that all new recruits to Eastern end...

Do I assume that all new recruits to Eastern end up based in Sydney?

How long would it take to get back to a Melbourne base?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2010, 00:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By PaulDamian

King Island Air

Can anyone tell me what King Island Air's minimums are for their PA31s?

A local told me 1500 hours, but I thought this was a bit steep.

Cheers, P
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Oct 2010, 06:01
Replies: 14
Views: 8,562
Posted By PaulDamian

Pelair Vic B200 Ambo - How Much $$$?

How much are Rex/Pelair paying for the B200 jobs in Victoria???

I don't think they have an EBA/Agreement in place and I don't expect they'll get the staff with the qualifications they are looking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2010, 04:46
Replies: 63
Views: 23,957
Posted By PaulDamian

The Dornier 228

I saw the Donrier 228 at MB last weekend. Must have been on its way for the ferry trip. Nice looking aircraft, sorry to see it go.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Sep 2010, 11:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,163
Posted By PaulDamian

Thanks for the info. CGT rings a bell.

Thanks for the info.

CGT rings a bell.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Sep 2010, 09:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,163
Posted By PaulDamian

Troy Aviation Aircraft - MBB

Can anyone remember and tell me which aircraft Troy Aviation used???
Any VH registrations that you can remember would be good - esp Warriors.

I left my log book there about 15+ years ago and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2010, 23:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By PaulDamian

GAM - Shrikes - Rosters and Shifts

GAM (General Aviation Maintenance) seems to be an option to get some twin time doing bank runs. They don't have a website up at the moment. Can anyone tell me:

1. What are the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Aug 2010, 04:55
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

Hours to get into traineeship

Without going back and reading 55 pages of posts:

How many hours do (successful) applicants tend to have for entry into the QL Traineeship?

I get the feeling that a CPL, with ATPLs passed...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Aug 2010, 05:49
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,144
Posted By PaulDamian

Qantaslink Traineeship Program at OAA

I expected that the QL-Oxford traineeship program delivered some flying hours, but it is apparently all in the classroom and simulator.

The Qantaslink website states:

"The...
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