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Forum: Middle East
6th Dec 2010, 12:01
Replies: 75
Views: 25,687
Posted By Smoozesailing

.... when I was down on my luck, flying bug...

.... when I was down on my luck, flying bug smashers in the bush, they gave me the chance to fly big, shinny planes. They even gave me a command in them! Now I can get a respectable flying job...
Forum: Middle East
25th Sep 2009, 04:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,538
Posted By Smoozesailing

I am all for a higher stabilized height. A...

I am all for a higher stabilized height.

A lot of pilots see the stabilized height as a target just the same as how we try to get the LOC and G/S right in the middle. But having said that, there...
Forum: Middle East
21st Feb 2009, 08:23
Replies: 43
Views: 5,877
Posted By Smoozesailing

Ah, the high and mighty....:yuk: The proper...

Ah, the high and mighty....:yuk:

The proper response to a "confirm" question is either "Affirm" or "Negative", not "Confirmed".

In very dodgy ATC environments like the sub-continent, it is very...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Sep 2007, 16:52
Replies: 1
Views: 1,858
Posted By Smoozesailing

Door inoperative MEL

Okay, it's time to whip out your calculators and help me with a problem I'm having. First you will have to download FODCOM 8/99 from the CAA website here:...
Forum: Middle East
31st Jul 2007, 18:39
Replies: 28
Views: 7,976
Posted By Smoozesailing

It is one thing to have a limit of 1000 hours a...

It is one thing to have a limit of 1000 hours a year and a pilot clocks all hours flown even during rest on ULR flights. It is a whole different ball game if the limit is 1000 hours and a pilot only...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jul 2007, 19:30
Replies: 28
Views: 7,976
Posted By Smoozesailing

Have a read of the latest amendment of the CARs...

Have a read of the latest amendment of the CARs (dated July 2007). 1000 hours is here to stay!:uhoh:
Forum: Middle East
6th Jun 2007, 18:15
Replies: 141
Views: 17,710
Posted By Smoozesailing

Those Aussies are f@#$wits!!! And they have a...

Those Aussies are f@#$wits!!! And they have a f&^%wit lawyer too!!!

Lawyer: "Your Honor, my client wants to sue the airline. They maliciously prosecuted my clients!"

Judge: "The airline brought...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2007, 17:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By Smoozesailing

Thanks topdrop. What does MSAW actually do...

Thanks topdrop.

What does MSAW actually do for you? Does it highlight an aircraft return or is there a aural warning? Or both?
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Mar 2007, 12:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By Smoozesailing

MSAWS radar capability

Hi all,

Do any of you know where I can find documentation wrt MSAWS radar capability for airports around the world? Which airports have them and vice versa?

I'm looking at the FSF CFIT...
Forum: Questions
1st Jul 2006, 12:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By Smoozesailing

From what I understand, all you need in terms of...

From what I understand, all you need in terms of cabin crew are the bare minimum for safety purposes. (1 per 50 seats or 1 per door, depending on the regs) There might be different requirements...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Jun 2006, 08:12
Replies: 14
Views: 3,806
Posted By Smoozesailing

So...... that means that there are...

So......


that means that there are differences depending on the FIR you are flying in. Would it be safe to assume all JAA FIRs have the same rule? What about in North America? What about the...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jun 2006, 16:25
Replies: 14
Views: 3,806
Posted By Smoozesailing

Changing altimeter setting

I've recently changed employers and I think the guys here are messing with my head.

As long as I have been flying, I was taught that you should only change altimeter settings from QNH to 1013 and...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Dec 2005, 18:41
Replies: 24
Views: 5,909
Posted By Smoozesailing

Capt. Rat, I think what you are refering to...

Capt. Rat,

I think what you are refering to is the MIAT (Malaysian (or is it MARA?) Institute of Aviation Technology). in Salak Tinggi. There are 2-3 hangers but maybe only a helipad. I don't...
Forum: Questions
21st Sep 2005, 01:04
Replies: 38
Views: 5,048
Posted By Smoozesailing

aadoyle , I think the point that most of the guys...

aadoyle , I think the point that most of the guys are trying to make it that most of us had to adapt to our own airlines operations when it comes to eating. You are talking about a general situation...
Forum: Questions
19th Sep 2005, 14:56
Replies: 38
Views: 5,048
Posted By Smoozesailing

I would have to agree that eating proper food is...

I would have to agree that eating proper food is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Having said that I would have to add that it is not the only contributing factor. You would have to...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
2nd Mar 2005, 10:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,533
Posted By Smoozesailing

In a major operator out east they operate on...

In a major operator out east they operate on factorized hours as well. 90% for 3 pilot crew and 85% for 4 pilot crew. But 28 day limit is 95 hours.

From one other thread (can't remember which...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Feb 2005, 13:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By Smoozesailing

I was in the pool for 2 years. Did my interview...

I was in the pool for 2 years. Did my interview in mid Nov 2004. Was told in Jan that my application is on hold until further notice. No reason given. Go figure....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Feb 2005, 05:21
Replies: 13
Views: 4,065
Posted By Smoozesailing

This, my friends, is just the beginning. In MAS...

This, my friends, is just the beginning. In MAS you will have to put up with this level of ineptness for the rest of your career! Don't expect for things to improve in a hurry.

In MAS, it is...
Forum: Questions
8th Feb 2005, 07:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,633
Posted By Smoozesailing

On the A330, the OPT ALT for short sectors takes...

On the A330, the OPT ALT for short sectors takes into account 15 minutes of cruise time. I can't really say what that does to your net fuel burn but I think it was planned with giving the cabin crew...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Feb 2005, 14:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,702
Posted By Smoozesailing

The last time I spoke to an ATC guy in KUl he...

The last time I spoke to an ATC guy in KUl he said all the app. controllers were qualified. The equipment was installed, but not certified. The radar doesn't go "Beep, Beep" when an a/c enters the...
Forum: Questions
19th Jan 2005, 09:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By Smoozesailing

Remaining on the MEL issue, I'd like to digress a...

Remaining on the MEL issue, I'd like to digress a bit.

Certain MELs have conditions that have to be complied with in order to defer the defect, such as having the ECAM switch working in case of an...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Jan 2005, 09:43
Replies: 17
Views: 3,702
Posted By Smoozesailing

Once you get used to the local accent, you will...

Once you get used to the local accent, you will find that the ATC phraseology is quite standardized with the rest of the world. You will most likely not have any problem with the Singapore ATC. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jan 2005, 13:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,758
Posted By Smoozesailing

Question Calling out the AFRS

Hey all,

Was wondering about this... Under what circumstances do controllers call out the firemen? Do pilots have to request it or are there circumstances that it becomes automatic?

I ask...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Dec 2004, 10:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,052
Posted By Smoozesailing

I cannot tell off hand if there have been any...

I cannot tell off hand if there have been any females who have applied to become a cadet pilot. If there has been, let them speak out. If there haven't been any applicants, than the whole issue of...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Dec 2004, 09:03
Replies: 17
Views: 2,052
Posted By Smoozesailing

I don't know if MAS has any gender policy when it...

I don't know if MAS has any gender policy when it comes to pilots. They have never hired a female pilot but they also never rule out any gender in their cadet pilot ads. Having said that, there is...
Forum: Middle East
17th Dec 2004, 12:20
Replies: 69
Views: 11,956
Posted By Smoozesailing

The last advise I got was "No news is good news"....

The last advise I got was "No news is good news". If they wanted to cut you, they could do it very fast.

A friend of mine just got into the next Airbus course which starts in May 2005. B777...
Forum: Middle East
9th Dec 2004, 01:46
Replies: 69
Views: 11,956
Posted By Smoozesailing

It's been 4 weeks since my interview, and still...

It's been 4 weeks since my interview, and still no joy. So far none of my refs have been called. Feeling very small right about now.:ugh:
Forum: Questions
4th Dec 2004, 01:00
Replies: 13
Views: 2,316
Posted By Smoozesailing

Thanks for all the feedback guys. In my outfit,...

Thanks for all the feedback guys. In my outfit, we are given 1 hour for preflight that is from reporting at the airport to departure. With the size of the airport we operate out of we seldom make...
Forum: Questions
26th Nov 2004, 01:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,316
Posted By Smoozesailing

Question Preflight preparation

Hey all,

I was wondering if any of you ppruners could help me out? How long does it take you to prep your aircraft before your first departure of the day? That is from the time you step foot on...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
11th Oct 2004, 17:09
Replies: 20
Views: 3,150
Posted By Smoozesailing

My company poilcy says headsets must be worn from...

My company poilcy says headsets must be worn from taxi to TOC and TOD until parked. I usually take my headset off for long cruises.

One the point of missing radio calls, I can't say if headsets...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Nov 2003, 20:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,075
Posted By Smoozesailing

In Malaysia, jumpseat travel post-9/11 has, for...

In Malaysia, jumpseat travel post-9/11 has, for all intent and purpose, no longer exist. Security is a-one priority. How you guys still "jump" is amazing!:ugh:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Sep 2001, 08:44
Replies: 17
Views: 562
Posted By Smoozesailing

Wink Shin, Iso, Bob, Wrt the upcoming elections,...

Shin, Iso, Bob,

Wrt the upcoming elections, you all have cemented your positions as chief talkers with no actions. Are you sure you're not already in Management? Call the office, ask how many...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Aug 2001, 14:13
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By Smoozesailing

Unhappy Remember when we operated out of SZB, the FAF was...

Remember when we operated out of SZB, the FAF was at KL at 2400(?)ft. Now the IAF is at 12nm at 4000' and all the STARs are designed around them. That makes the whole approach too wide and...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Aug 2001, 14:02
Replies: 17
Views: 562
Posted By Smoozesailing

Red face I couldn't agree with you guys more. We need...

I couldn't agree with you guys more. We need good people running the Association.

If I remember correctly, the nomination forms are out. Why don't one or all of you step up and show us the way...
Forum: Questions
9th Jul 2001, 11:24
Replies: 50
Views: 2,885
Posted By Smoozesailing

Smile Can I actually be doing something else and...

Can I actually be doing something else and getting paid more?????? :)
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