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3rd Mar 2015, 08:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,687
Posted By Cirronimbus

Can't wait to see how CASA will regulate the use...

Can't wait to see how CASA will regulate the use of these things.

Not sure about strapping a Chinese-made jetpack on though. If the quality of the utes are anything to go by, CASA will be too busy...
3rd Nov 2014, 08:18
Replies: 69
Views: 44,803
Posted By Cirronimbus

It might be difficult to prosecute the passenger...

It might be difficult to prosecute the passenger for such a breach when all that happened at check in was a question and answer session where the passenger simply lied. What can the check in person...
29th Oct 2014, 10:05
Replies: 96
Views: 33,208
Posted By Cirronimbus

Cobham started modifying their Dash 8s a couple...

Cobham started modifying their Dash 8s a couple of years ago so that they were capable of making air drops.

Wouldn't be hard to equip the Coastwatch aircraft with SAR gear just in case.
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24th Oct 2014, 10:29
Replies: 38
Views: 5,425
Posted By Cirronimbus

They may well sell the stuff but do they deliver...

They may well sell the stuff but do they deliver the stuff?

Hey Rutan Around,

I've got no idea, nor any concerns, about whether they do sell or deliver. I just wonder why these operators can...
23rd Oct 2014, 09:32
Replies: 38
Views: 5,425
Posted By Cirronimbus

I've seen a few ads in the employment section of...

I've seen a few ads in the employment section of the paper looking for "Salesmen" who have a PPL. The deal is to fly the company aircraft, loaded with company products, to remote communities and sell...
13th Oct 2014, 10:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,344
Posted By Cirronimbus

The temp measured and reported by the AWIS/ATIS...

The temp measured and reported by the AWIS/ATIS equipment is the 'shade' temp inside the shelter where the thermometer/temp probe is. The temp measured and reported by the probe on your aircraft is...
23rd Sep 2014, 09:43
Replies: 96
Views: 33,208
Posted By Cirronimbus

Might be a tad awkward to swap the blue uniform...

Might be a tad awkward to swap the blue uniform for a green one when some of them swapped the green for the blue in the beginning? Wonder if those people would want to go back again or even if they'd...
26th Aug 2014, 09:12
Replies: 103
Views: 23,432
Posted By Cirronimbus

Or maybe CAsA have realised that they don't...

Or maybe CAsA have realised that they don't actually have SMEs capable of actually understanding the material and approving it. Sort of putting responsibility back onto the operators.......

Yes,...
22nd Mar 2014, 22:54
Replies: 11,831
Views: 23,851,298
Posted By Cirronimbus

22m x 13m sounds a bit big for a piece of...

22m x 13m sounds a bit big for a piece of wreckage from an aircraft that supposedly impacted the ocean a couple of weeks ago. Red herring maybe?
18th Mar 2014, 08:58
Replies: 42
Views: 16,243
Posted By Cirronimbus

Or if CASA decides to pull the AOC, there might...

Or if CASA decides to pull the AOC, there might not be much choice but to get Cobham to pick up the work.....but I only heard a rumour about some dodgy Dornier stuff....or did the pilots really do...
2nd Mar 2014, 08:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,350
Posted By Cirronimbus

Might be worth remembering that the BoM staff...

Might be worth remembering that the BoM staff aren't aviators too? They don't really think about the significance of the type of precipitation (or clouds) to pilots. Perhaps mentioning showers is...
23rd Dec 2013, 08:18
Replies: 81
Views: 69,566
Posted By Cirronimbus

or Pearl could buy them and get their contract...

or Pearl could buy them and get their contract work back.......
29th Jun 2013, 23:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,526
Posted By Cirronimbus

A mate in Cobham tells me they have been...

A mate in Cobham tells me they have been practicing air-drops from modified Dash 8s. Perhaps they are confident of picking up the contract?

I think Cobham will be the winner. It will be...
8th Jun 2013, 21:47
Replies: 29
Views: 12,576
Posted By Cirronimbus

ZZC has been fitted with an 'air-operable' cargo...

ZZC has been fitted with an 'air-operable' cargo door by Cobham's Adelaide engineers. Not sure if others have had the same work done but Cobham seem pretty happy with the results and their capability...
4th May 2013, 22:09
Replies: 10
Views: 5,695
Posted By Cirronimbus

So, has anyone figured out if this was genuine or...

So, has anyone figured out if this was genuine or not? Did anyone apply or get the job?

I notice that AFAP has pulled the ad so perhaps it was a dodgy one?

Why bother placing dodgy ads for...
26th Apr 2013, 08:27
Replies: 95
Views: 30,670
Posted By Cirronimbus

Borrowing an AOC? If any operation is not good...

Borrowing an AOC? If any operation is not good enough to operate under its own AOC, how does 'borrowing' someone else's AOC change things?

Operating under someone else's AOC still did not seem to...
23rd Apr 2013, 09:06
Replies: 29
Views: 12,576
Posted By Cirronimbus

Sent a bill for $2500? Could always take a leaf...

Sent a bill for $2500? Could always take a leaf out of their own book and delay payment? :E

Next one to go? Hmm.........my bet is Pearl...
23rd Apr 2013, 09:02
Replies: 16
Views: 2,715
Posted By Cirronimbus

Some seem to be operating in "stealth" mode...

Some seem to be operating in "stealth" mode already in Darwin........

Air safety watchdog savages 'unsafe' clearances - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)...
12th Mar 2013, 09:05
Replies: 21
Views: 3,005
Posted By Cirronimbus

Sending resumes never worked in the outfit where...

Sending resumes never worked in the outfit where I was when I was involved in hiring. Those people who HAND DELIVERED them were the only ones who got a job. Unless your qualifications and experience...
4th Mar 2013, 21:21
Replies: 32
Views: 10,583
Posted By Cirronimbus

Heard recently that Cobham Coastwatch crews are...

Heard recently that Cobham Coastwatch crews are practicing dropping gear from their Dash 8s in preparation for taking over SAR contracts. AeroRescue might not be around for that much longer if that...
19th Feb 2013, 09:52
Replies: 313
Views: 175,340
Posted By Cirronimbus

If you're not in Darwin, you won't get any sort...

If you're not in Darwin, you won't get any sort of work at AV8 (or anywhere else) regardless of whether you're looking for bag chucking or instructing or anything in between.

If you haven't heard...
19th Feb 2013, 01:17
Replies: 313
Views: 175,340
Posted By Cirronimbus

Aero-Care sometimes recruit for ground...

Aero-Care sometimes recruit for ground handlers/bag chuckers. Vincent may also have something and if you're really desperate (or mad) you could try Pearl. Good luck.
3rd Jan 2013, 21:30
Replies: 35
Views: 6,680
Posted By Cirronimbus

The BoM has chosen to replace the human weather...

The BoM has chosen to replace the human weather observer with Automated Weather Systems (AWS). These AWS can provide a greater quantity of less precise or reliable information at a cheaper cost than...
9th Oct 2012, 09:27
Replies: 53
Views: 19,381
Posted By Cirronimbus

I think Darwin ATIS might be using equipment on...

I think Darwin ATIS might be using equipment on the airfield rather than the BoM equipment near the highway. More representative of what is actually happening at the airport. Especially with regards...
29th Aug 2012, 09:52
Replies: 23
Views: 9,671
Posted By Cirronimbus

Any connection between the employment...

Any connection between the employment negotiations at Cobham and the request for Expressions of Interest for positions at AeroRescue?

Contracts for Search and Rescue services are underway and...
20th Aug 2012, 08:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,470
Posted By Cirronimbus

Those pilots who (ahh) put (ahh) pauses (ahh) in...

Those pilots who (ahh) put (ahh) pauses (ahh) in their (ahh) comms are (ahh) pain.

Makes them sound like they can't remember their own call signs or they are not concentrating on the call. The...
14th Aug 2012, 09:36
Replies: 25
Views: 9,082
Posted By Cirronimbus

"Expertise"? Who says Cobham's aircrews...

"Expertise"?

Who says Cobham's aircrews couldn't stand around in carparks all day smoking and gas-bagging?

If it only takes a short 'practice' flight every month to keep up the "expertise", I...
13th Aug 2012, 08:15
Replies: 25
Views: 9,082
Posted By Cirronimbus

According to Alliance's web site...

According to Alliance's web site (http://www.allianceairlines.com.au/docs/investor/alliance-aviation-asx-release-25-july-2012-%28newmont-deal%29-%28asx-ref-1130190%29.pdf); they have picked up the...
7th Aug 2012, 21:42
Replies: 32
Views: 7,638
Posted By Cirronimbus

Perhaps not so short of instructors but more like...

Perhaps not so short of instructors but more like a shortage of reasonable training aircraft?
7th Aug 2012, 21:39
Replies: 25
Views: 9,082
Posted By Cirronimbus

Who would want it? Worn out Metros and Kingairs...

Who would want it? Worn out Metros and Kingairs and not much work left for them........

Lost a couple of contracts in the last few months and is going down hill anyway.

Might be cheaper to sit...
16th May 2012, 08:24
Replies: 359
Views: 234,249
Posted By Cirronimbus

"Given that it has been scientifically proven...

"Given that it has been scientifically proven that 50% of the population is of below average intelligence, and the number of obvious morons posting on the internet, it is also very, very obvious that...
29th Feb 2012, 10:02
Replies: 25
Views: 5,009
Posted By Cirronimbus

"It adds that the 25-year-old co-pilot - who had...

"It adds that the 25-year-old co-pilot - who had 968h on type - claimed to have forgotten the procedure to return to the assigned flight level."

What sort of excuse is that? Forgotten how to...
29th Feb 2012, 09:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,161
Posted By Cirronimbus

Its an employer's market. Jobs of any sort...

Its an employer's market. Jobs of any sort (aircrew or otherwise) never used to be advertised in the newspapers. You had to know someone in the industry. These days, the field is full of so many...
20th Feb 2012, 04:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By Cirronimbus

I failed English at High School level but am now...

I failed English at High School level but am now about to complete a Master's degree anyway (also have a pilot's licence). HSC does not, and should not matter.

It is a waste of time, energy and...
18th Feb 2012, 09:30
Replies: 9
Views: 3,071
Posted By Cirronimbus

Happens in Darwin a lot too. Two aircraft...

Happens in Darwin a lot too. Two aircraft assigned to the same bay; first in best dressed. Second aircraft waits while ATC and safety vehicle work out which of the other half a dozen empty bays could...
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