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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Apr 2024, 22:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,451
Posted By mikewil

Don't they just drop off one by one as each...

Don't they just drop off one by one as each reaches it's individual 2 year 'use by' date? I don't think they suddenly all expire when the first reaches 2 years old.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Apr 2024, 22:18
Replies: 115
Views: 50,694
Posted By mikewil

Not really, If you want to be as close to...

Not really,

If you want to be as close to certain that you will be offered an airline job from graduating and being on a jet within a year, then Rex cadetship is your best bet.

Unlike the QGPA...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Apr 2024, 08:49
Replies: 6
Views: 2,683
Posted By mikewil

Qantaslink recruitment

For those invited to the assessment day for the Dash 8 operation, anyone know what percentage are actually recruited from each batch on the day?

are the odds stacked againt you with the typical HR...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2024, 07:26
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By mikewil

My understanding is that properly controlled...

My understanding is that properly controlled (type 2) diabetes doesn't automatically disqualify you from a Class 1 Medical. Type 1 on the other hand does, but that is far more rare so I wouldn't...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2024, 00:45
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,701,630
Posted By mikewil

I heard this may be the case. Interesting to...

I heard this may be the case. Interesting to still see it listed on some (recently posted) QF group direct entry job ads. The wonderful world of HR...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2024, 00:19
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,701,630
Posted By mikewil

Can anyone elaborate on what the "Qantas group...

Can anyone elaborate on what the "Qantas group medical" involves that isn't already covered in the CASA Class 1 medical?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2024, 21:55
Replies: 26
Views: 2,852
Posted By mikewil

Oh come on, what a load of BS. Those who fly...

Oh come on, what a load of BS.

Those who fly airliners aren't actually being monitored by the CVR & FDR, unless the airline is pulling them out after each flight to retrieve the data?
Would...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2024, 20:57
Replies: 113
Views: 8,891
Posted By mikewil

I would love to hear the actual law on this...

I would love to hear the actual law on this because I have seen experienced flight examiners even ask the question during FIR Grade 2 upgrades "under what circumstances can you give training during a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2024, 06:19
Replies: 32
Views: 3,329
Posted By mikewil

I've found DA40 pilots (and even some 172 pilots)...

I've found DA40 pilots (and even some 172 pilots) find the controls quite heavy and will land heavy or bounce after landing etc. Once again, personal observation and it usually takes most only 3-5...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2024, 23:06
Replies: 32
Views: 3,329
Posted By mikewil

Sadly you find that most have got their CPLs in...

Sadly you find that most have got their CPLs in the Diamond also, as long as it is the CSU version of it. There are also many who have got their CPL in the C172RG and find the C182 to be a bit of a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Feb 2024, 20:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,107
Posted By mikewil

Does it though? If you can depreciate the...

Does it though?

If you can depreciate the cost of an aeroplane over say 10 years, surely you can do the same thing with the qualification that you intend to use over x number of years...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2024, 11:05
Replies: 59
Views: 6,216
Posted By mikewil

Not to mention that hundreds maybe thousands of...

Not to mention that hundreds maybe thousands of qualified Australian pilots are heading to the USA because the American system values their skills. The fact that we have airline pilots brought in on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2024, 08:00
Replies: 1,039
Views: 815,954
Posted By mikewil

Advice on who to use as a reference when applying for airline jobs?

Just wondering what everyone's experience is when it comes to who to use as a referee in the application process, particularly for those who are moving on from piston jobs to airline work?

Context...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 11:22
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By mikewil

This is what I try to tell everyone, but...

This is what I try to tell everyone, but occasionally a weird inquiry like this crops up...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 07:23
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By mikewil

RPL controlled aerodrome endorsement without controlled airspace endorsement

Can anyone enlighten me on the limitations of having only a controlled aerodrome endorsement without the controlled airspace endorsement?

If you want to land at a large controlled aerodrome with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2024, 11:03
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,103,888
Posted By mikewil

Not sure how you define better aircraft if you...

Not sure how you define better aircraft if you are referring to their regional operation.

Sure the Saabs are reliable and economical, but better in what way? Comfort on the ground on a hot day?...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2024, 10:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,960
Posted By mikewil

Qlink recruitment and basing

Anyone have any idea what bases are generally on offer for new FOs at Qlink and how long the wait would be to bid for basing in MEL or ADL?

Thanks in advance for any info.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2024, 06:25
Replies: 28
Views: 6,388
Posted By mikewil

Not sure where I got the idea then. Was it a...

Not sure where I got the idea then. Was it a requirement before part 61 or something?

Airlines used to be very rigid about 500 multi command and even Rex needed to jump through some hoops to get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2024, 04:09
Replies: 28
Views: 6,388
Posted By mikewil

Do the likes of Qlink & Jetstar have programs in...

Do the likes of Qlink & Jetstar have programs in place these days to get you the 500 multi command (well ICUS) required to issue you an ATPL and upgrade you to a command or are you just a first...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2024, 05:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,546
Posted By mikewil

The homepage also states that they are "not for...

The homepage also states that they are "not for profit". Is anyone able to elaborate on how/why a place like this is classified as not for profit and maybe enlighten me on what loopholes someone...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2024, 21:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,546
Posted By mikewil

Agreed. I am not sure why they didn't crack...

Agreed.

I am not sure why they didn't crack down on this garbage after what happened with Soar a few years back...

Amazing to see the numbers sign up for this when you can still get a CPL for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jan 2024, 01:57
Replies: 59
Views: 14,648
Posted By mikewil

You can go and get 10 hours on a C206 for the...

You can go and get 10 hours on a C206 for the amount they charge for 5 on a C210 in the GA ready course. I'd probably opt for more hours unless you already have C206/C182 time.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jan 2024, 21:12
Replies: 38
Views: 4,423
Posted By mikewil

That bit made me laugh out loud, holding the...

That bit made me laugh out loud, holding the referee to account :D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2024, 22:00
Replies: 59
Views: 14,648
Posted By mikewil

Pretty slimy thing to do, but that could surely...

Pretty slimy thing to do, but that could surely go pretty badly if the original guy approaches the HOO again and asks for an update only to be told "such and such said you weren't interested...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jan 2024, 21:49
Replies: 38
Views: 4,423
Posted By mikewil

I agree with Clare Prop on this one. I mean sure,...

I agree with Clare Prop on this one. I mean sure, you may have put a potentially good application in the bin, but if you have 100 resumes on your desk, all who meet your minimums, how are you going...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2024, 21:36
Replies: 38
Views: 4,423
Posted By mikewil

Do as I say, not as I do. Pretty common mantra in...

Do as I say, not as I do. Pretty common mantra in aviation.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2024, 07:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,996
Posted By mikewil

Excuse my ignorance but what is P1?

Excuse my ignorance but what is P1?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2024, 23:13
Replies: 59
Views: 14,648
Posted By mikewil

Do you mind if I ask how much heavy Cessna time...

Do you mind if I ask how much heavy Cessna time you have (by 'heavy' I mean C206, C210 or even C182)?

Given that you are considering one of these courses, suggests that you may not have any. If...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2024, 05:01
Replies: 29
Views: 4,799
Posted By mikewil

It doesn't share the OzRunways and AvPlan...

It doesn't share the OzRunways and AvPlan traffic, what it does is arguably much better.

It displays ADSB traffic from whatever public source FlightAware also uses. It doesn't seem to have quite...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Dec 2023, 23:59
Replies: 83
Views: 18,753
Posted By mikewil

Exactly, with this "all or nothing" attitude to...

Exactly, with this "all or nothing" attitude to lighting, it's a wonder why they don't just leave the strobes on at all times as well...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Dec 2023, 21:38
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,335,409
Posted By mikewil

Until you compare it to just about every other...

Until you compare it to just about every other first world country on the planet.

Cue the "go to the US if its so great" and "I'm not in it for the money" posts. But wouldn't it be nice to be paid...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2023, 01:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By mikewil

From that response, I am guessing you haven't had...

From that response, I am guessing you haven't had any encounters with the wide variety of training outcomes between both RAAus certificate holders and CASA licence holders. I am not elaborating on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2023, 01:12
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By mikewil

Exactly. The RPL is essentially useless and is...

Exactly. The RPL is essentially useless and is not recognised as an ICAO licence. The biggest cop out on the planet is the loophole by which RAAus certificate holders can simply have a flight review...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Dec 2023, 21:17
Replies: 14
Views: 1,503
Posted By mikewil

Another interpretation for you: I have always...

Another interpretation for you:
I have always assumed that the CTR endorsement meant you can operate (depart/arrive) from a controlled aerodrome where you don't continue into any adjoining CTA (ie...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Dec 2023, 00:41
Replies: 1,057
Views: 554,806
Posted By mikewil

Anyone know how often Rex runs interviews/ground...

Anyone know how often Rex runs interviews/ground courses for direct entry F/O's on the S340?
Not for me as I have no interest in airline ops, but a student of mine is looking for advice as they...
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