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Forum: Questions
21st Mar 2015, 09:33
Replies: 0
Views: 1,630
Posted By Far Canard

767 CBT

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has a 767 Flight Transition CBT (767-300ER):)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Oct 2014, 00:19
Replies: 172
Views: 64,243
Posted By Far Canard

What are the plans for the 767 Simulator?

What are the plans for the 767 Simulator?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2006, 19:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,386
Posted By Far Canard

The flight will be considered to be an oceanic...

The flight will be considered to be an oceanic sector. Perhaps this is because it is beyond 100 NM or just that it will leave the New Zealand Domestic FIR. In this case it is not the aircraft that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Nov 2006, 23:27
Replies: 57
Views: 6,560
Posted By Far Canard

Don't be concerned about running out of fossil...

Don't be concerned about running out of fossil fuels at this stage. The big problem is all the global warming hype. If this gets out of control and causes problems extracting oil from oil sands etc...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2006, 06:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,749
Posted By Far Canard

Rob Fyfe

:} I think Rob Fyfes been dusting off old manuals in Air NZ head office and come across the "Brierleys Guide to Airline Management".
Only problem is he hasn't got to the last chapter which details...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2006, 00:06
Replies: 32
Views: 3,424
Posted By Far Canard

In 1956 M. King Hubbert predicted US oil...

In 1956 M. King Hubbert predicted US oil production would peak in 1969. The people at the time scoffed, labeling him a doom and gloom merchant. The actual year of peak production in the US was...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2006, 00:59
Replies: 32
Views: 3,424
Posted By Far Canard

3 slips and a gully I must apologise for...

3 slips and a gully
I must apologise for stating the futures market was at $100 USD. That contract was for June last year as detailed in the NZ Parliament by the Greens Leader to the Energy...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2006, 21:20
Replies: 32
Views: 3,424
Posted By Far Canard

"Bring on the nukes and coal fired power...

"Bring on the nukes and coal fired power stations. I want my electric car to do 0-100Km/hr in 5secs and top out at 200Km/hr!!!"
It was a tongue in cheek comment. An attempt to show just how stupid...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2006, 22:05
Replies: 32
Views: 3,424
Posted By Far Canard

There are two issues with oil. The first one...

There are two issues with oil. The first one deals with supply / demand and where the price is going. The futures market for oil has recently hit $100 USD per barrel. The second is what to replace...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2006, 07:03
Replies: 32
Views: 3,424
Posted By Far Canard

The Good Oil

There are some amongst us that think the world has reached peak oil production. Put another way – we are ½ way through and the oil producing regions are in terminal decay. Of course this might not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Sep 2005, 08:40
Replies: 42
Views: 6,179
Posted By Far Canard

The Metro is the king of the 19 seaters based on...

The Metro is the king of the 19 seaters based on fuel burn. With the price of fuel heading for orbit these aircraft will be here until there is no more fossil fuel to pump. Those PT6 powered...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th May 2005, 12:18
Replies: 53
Views: 17,416
Posted By Far Canard

Hog R - You have missed my point. If a fire...

Hog R - You have missed my point. If a fire light comes on at night you run the QRH and head for the nearest airport. In that case you would talk to ATC. I mentioned the lack of communication with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2005, 03:06
Replies: 53
Views: 17,416
Posted By Far Canard

Would people hear and see an explosion that...

Would people hear and see an explosion that occurred at 22,000? (heavy rain in area?). It sounded like it was quite low when they witnessed the sound and fire ball. The engine is forward of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2005, 01:04
Replies: 53
Views: 17,416
Posted By Far Canard

Was there lightning in the area? Metros are...

Was there lightning in the area? Metros are prone to having a complete electrical failure in some cases. Lightning strike, blinded vision, complete electrical failure and CB flight path upset?
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2005, 21:15
Replies: 52
Views: 6,668
Posted By Far Canard

Stillalbatross One Dash 8 crash in twenty...

Stillalbatross

One Dash 8 crash in twenty years. How many were saved by GPWS in that time? The 15 SPIFR accident aircraft did not have the benefit of GPWS. If they did the result would have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2005, 01:33
Replies: 52
Views: 6,668
Posted By Far Canard

When these aircraft crash the authorities spend...

When these aircraft crash the authorities spend big dollars investigating and cleaning up. The system is rubbish - do a paper audit and charge the operator heaps. It would be more beneficial for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jan 2005, 19:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,149
Posted By Far Canard

Don't give all the credit to Ralph regarding Air...

Don't give all the credit to Ralph regarding Air NZ. There was a big hand out from Helen plus a kind operating environment. With a high NZ dollar, high fuel prices and heavy competition on the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2005, 07:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,567
Posted By Far Canard

Laser attacks on aircraft - Auckland

There have been reports of a bright green light being directed at aircraft on approach to Auckland. I assume some deadbeat nutter has a laser. It is happening in the US as well.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2005, 19:38
Replies: 34
Views: 4,902
Posted By Far Canard

Time spent thinking up such nonsense is time not...

Time spent thinking up such nonsense is time not spent monitoring the aircraft (Thank goodness for EGPWS).

Pilots are:

White collar workers?
Blue collar workers?
Rednecks?

Nonsense is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2005, 05:00
Replies: 115
Views: 10,722
Posted By Far Canard

BankAngle50 "I didn’t think NZ could...

BankAngle50

"I didn’t think NZ could afford/had an Airforce anymore? Still, good to see third world nations trying to help other third world nations."

It's good to see you are up on what’s...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2005, 20:38
Replies: 115
Views: 10,722
Posted By Far Canard

Know it all Aussies What do you know: ...

Know it all Aussies

What do you know:

The part number of the U/S part?
Its manufacture date?
Its total time in service?

Most likely the part is not the same age as the aircraft and is just...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Dec 2004, 07:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Posted By Far Canard

On the Pigs Back but the Pig is Dying

For some of United's longest-serving now-retired pilots, the new math imposed as United tries to claw its way out of bankruptcy could translate next year to a loss of nearly one-quarter of their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Dec 2004, 08:21
Replies: 47
Views: 8,037
Posted By Far Canard

The SO job is for the brain dead. You will...

The SO job is for the brain dead. You will require a frontal lobotomy prior to starting.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2004, 19:45
Replies: 13
Views: 3,997
Posted By Far Canard

Rumours People leaving Every check flight...

Rumours

People leaving
Every check flight is a chop flight
They hate Kiwi pilots
They work you hard
The pay is relatively poor
You don't get staff travel
No seniority especially for Kiwis
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2004, 00:17
Replies: 16
Views: 1,810
Posted By Far Canard

NZ ATO Safety Record

Is the safety record for NZ CAA Part 135 Air Transport on the decline?

In such a small aviation environment the string of fatal crashes must make the stats look bad.

Christchurch Chieftain...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2004, 07:14
Replies: 30
Views: 3,086
Posted By Far Canard

Ferris Most carriers have practiced the cut...

Ferris

Most carriers have practiced the cut throat pricing system in an attempt to kill competition. The long term result is negative.

I am not supporting Qantas or Air NZ or wishing Emirates...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2004, 01:13
Replies: 30
Views: 3,086
Posted By Far Canard

I can't believe that airlines are still using...

I can't believe that airlines are still using such an historic business model. That is getting market share at any cost. Emirates is pathetic - a full service carrier charging LCC airfares. This...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Dec 2004, 07:05
Replies: 1,292
Views: 228,301
Posted By Far Canard

The old story of the pilot and the dog on the...

The old story of the pilot and the dog on the flight deck. The dog bites the pilot if he touches anything.

Technology has replaced the navigator, the flight engineer and so will go the pilot. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Dec 2004, 06:47
Replies: 1,292
Views: 228,301
Posted By Far Canard

When the employee of a company flies one of its...

When the employee of a company flies one of its perfectly good aircraft into the ground, it is called "Controlled Flight Into Terrain".

The reasons are many, but mainly a lack of situational...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2004, 07:50
Replies: 30
Views: 6,224
Posted By Far Canard

They should give this guy a Freedom command. ...

They should give this guy a Freedom command. Given the low fares and associated lower socioeconomic passengers he could sort out the trouble makers (knuckle sandwich style).

Good for on time...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2004, 21:36
Replies: 148
Views: 62,018
Posted By Far Canard

They should recruit homos - then the sign would...

They should recruit homos - then the sign would have read "don't show us yout tits"
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Oct 2004, 04:57
Replies: 102
Views: 15,050
Posted By Far Canard

The Lesson is - you don't cut costs by cutting...

The Lesson is - you don't cut costs by cutting corners.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2004, 22:49
Replies: 6
Views: 917
Posted By Far Canard

The security arrangement is based on the damage a...

The security arrangement is based on the damage a turboprop would do if it was used in a 911 event.

Imagine the security levy if they demanded full scale checking. "The airfare is $100 and the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Sep 2004, 12:14
Replies: 35
Views: 3,990
Posted By Far Canard

Really fun to fly - That will soon wear off. ...

Really fun to fly - That will soon wear off. Soon you will be bored out of your tree sitting their staring at the DME wishing it would count down faster.

More power, more advanced systems = more...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Sep 2004, 08:52
Replies: 29
Views: 5,651
Posted By Far Canard

"Vmo in the metro is restricted by the...

"Vmo in the metro is restricted by the engine/propeller combination not the airframe"


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