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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2011, 23:43
Replies: 14
Views: 2,087
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Without the regs in front of me, my understanding...

Without the regs in front of me, my understanding was initial endorsements couldn't be done as a private op.

Archer tower is going to love the lengthy callsigns when the Jab hits the circuit:...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2011, 01:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,087
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Endorsements available in Barons, PA31s, PN68s,...

Endorsements available in Barons, PA31s, PN68s, Duchess - sounds like FTA's AOC to me.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2011, 07:09
Replies: 624
Views: 76,027
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Also, the crew were not the ones who changed the...

Also, the crew were not the ones who changed the waypoint data, which put them on a collision course with the mountain.

The holes in the cheese relating to this accident were incredible. However,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Aug 2011, 05:11
Replies: 624
Views: 76,027
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Wow - the buck stopped with the crew? You...

Wow - the buck stopped with the crew? You obviously know little about the crash or have your head in the sand (snow?). That way of thinking goes back to the old days prior to things like HFACS etc...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Aug 2011, 22:27
Replies: 82
Views: 25,797
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Regardless of whether VIPA pulled it all off,...

Regardless of whether VIPA pulled it all off, Borghetti's leadership seemed to make it an easier transaction. Negotiations are never straight forward but it's been a pleasure working for the man.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Aug 2011, 10:48
Replies: 6
Views: 6,779
Posted By ThePaperBoy

HappyB, A co-worker of yours tells me you...

HappyB,

A co-worker of yours tells me you should just be happy flying your Q400 given you got in with zip previous experience.

A choice was made, accept the consequences and stop being bitter.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Aug 2011, 03:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,998
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Thumbs down Friday's 'The Australian'

Why did I just waste $1.50 to read three aviation articles? How does Creedy still have a job - his articles are as boring as daytime television. At least Dr Phil has an opinion...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2011, 08:02
Replies: 20
Views: 4,844
Posted By ThePaperBoy

A $30-80 million loss has been expected since...

A $30-80 million loss has been expected since about April, so no surprise. July's figures were positive and I expect FY11/12 should be kind unless some disaster strikes again.

Althought, the end...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Aug 2011, 22:24
Replies: 5
Views: 3,303
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Do all the black people have to sit on the port...

Do all the black people have to sit on the port or starboard side of the aisle?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2011, 22:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,566
Posted By ThePaperBoy

One of the problems during the recent floods was...

One of the problems during the recent floods was having limited helicopters suitable to lift people from roof tops, cars etc. You would think this capability would be on the requirements list!

An...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2011, 00:03
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,294
Posted By ThePaperBoy

At least they've realised their weaknesses - ABC...

At least they've realised their weaknesses - ABC claimed Qantas are reporting over 80% of people would prefer to fly with another airline and their fleet needs an upgrade.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Aug 2011, 23:54
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,294
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Jetstar Japan - LCC Asian based premium carrier...

Jetstar Japan - LCC
Asian based premium carrier - new entity
1000 jobs to go :sad:
Further A380s delayed
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Aug 2011, 21:55
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,294
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Did Joyce just say in that video he wanted to...

Did Joyce just say in that video he wanted to build on their 90 years of experience? I thought a few months back in the senate inquiry that experience was over-rated? Hey AJ? Bruce?

In another 8...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2011, 05:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,778
Posted By ThePaperBoy

If you cannot do the mutual flying with another...

If you cannot do the mutual flying with another trainee it will have to be done with an instructor i.e. you pay dual rates vs solo hire of the aircraft. Depending on the school this could add...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2011, 03:15
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,368,647
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Is the turbo commander in the photo above still...

Is the turbo commander in the photo above still conducting cloud seeding operations and research?

Since the drought broke I haven't heard much from them. Guess Anna Bligh got all the rain she...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2011, 05:34
Replies: 58
Views: 4,853
Posted By ThePaperBoy

HomeJames, Have a think and you'll realise...

HomeJames,

Have a think and you'll realise all along my argument has been that there's no need for aggression to solve conflict in the everyday lives we take part of. My example was deliberately...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2011, 01:50
Replies: 58
Views: 4,853
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Capt Fathom - well said. :D

Capt Fathom - well said. :D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2011, 01:49
Replies: 58
Views: 4,853
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Lancair, Understood - I retract my...

Lancair,

Understood - I retract my statement questioning your lack of professionalism. Have a good day out at sunny BNA :ok:.


HomeJames,

Ok, next time I disagree with the wife, instead...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2011, 00:15
Replies: 58
Views: 4,853
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Maybe you shouldn't change your posts once you...

Maybe you shouldn't change your posts once you realise you look like a right knob.

Your orginal post, which mentioned nothing about CERT airfields and confusion about CTAF-R was posted at 9:08.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2011, 00:09
Replies: 58
Views: 4,853
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Hmm... There's no need for that. ...

Hmm...



There's no need for that.



Most of us have. What is disgusting pilot behaviour is those who believe abusing the other (often more junior) pilot is to right thing to do. They...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Aug 2011, 23:38
Replies: 58
Views: 4,853
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Not knowing that CTAF-Rs haven't been used for...

Not knowing that CTAF-Rs haven't been used for over a year now and storming up to a rookie just to give him a piece of your mind shows an outstanding flying attitude. Well done :D

If you'd had a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2011, 05:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,464
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Afaik, the only link ACA have to GU and Qantas is...

Afaik, the only link ACA have to GU and Qantas is their training provider Airline Academy of Australia. Hopefully some former cadets (from the last 4 or 5 years, post-Mac air) can fill us in about...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2011, 07:35
Replies: 19
Views: 5,935
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Wow, now I've read it all. Just when I was...

Wow, now I've read it all. Just when I was thinking society, particularly aviation, couldn't get any worse...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jul 2011, 22:41
Replies: 38
Views: 6,523
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Yes, it would be a good thing in some cases....

Yes, it would be a good thing in some cases. Whilst instructing I had a number of ex-airline, turboprop GA etc pilots become flying instructors (for the first time or back for another shot). Things...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2011, 05:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Not Toll's. No C208s in their fleet, plus 6am is...

Not Toll's. No C208s in their fleet, plus 6am is LATE for a Toll departure. Northbound from BNE, mates of mine depart around 2am.:eek:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2011, 05:49
Replies: 13
Views: 3,405
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Dragun, Cut and quote what you like, but...

Dragun,

Cut and quote what you like, but re-read, have a think and you'll see my belief is:

A new business unit would result in a lower cost base, however;
It would canabalise VA's existing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2011, 23:00
Replies: 13
Views: 3,405
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Operating costs would be similar, but...

Operating costs would be similar, but establishing a new business unit would allow a slimmer organisational structure in comparison to the original group. Staffing costs could be lower as employment...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2011, 12:01
Replies: 13
Views: 3,405
Posted By ThePaperBoy

What, a reply to this thread or a Virgin lower...

What, a reply to this thread or a Virgin lower cost carrier? :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2011, 11:58
Replies: 38
Views: 6,523
Posted By ThePaperBoy

If... you wouldn't have pilots...

If...


you wouldn't have pilots offering...



allowing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2011, 11:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,405
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Wow, log back on 11 hours later and no reply. I...

Wow, log back on 11 hours later and no reply. I guess this forum really is only interested in Qantas or Joyce bashing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2011, 00:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,405
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Virgin LCC to replace Tiger?

An interesting opinion appeared in yesterday's Australian newspaper:

Virgin poised to take bite of Tiger's market | The Australian...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2011, 11:30
Replies: 12
Views: 4,374
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Not sure that was the case. Best not to make...

Not sure that was the case. Best not to make comments about the pilot's ability until you know all of the details.:=
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2011, 11:26
Replies: 12
Views: 4,374
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Unreported to the ATSB? Or unreported in the...

Unreported to the ATSB? Or unreported in the media and Pprune?

I heard the story about 10 days ago and thought it was strange I hadn't seen any details on here. It almost seems to be a race to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2011, 03:06
Replies: 45
Views: 6,822
Posted By ThePaperBoy

No, there's no jealousy. As you say there's a...

No, there's no jealousy. As you say there's a time and a place for tight circuits. I'm not going to bite by discussing my experience or ability.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2011, 07:13
Replies: 45
Views: 6,822
Posted By ThePaperBoy

Yes, poor mentoring over the years has a lot to...

Yes, poor mentoring over the years has a lot to do with it. However, the CFIs and ATOs have a lot to answer for when it comes to improving the standard of instructing and living in the real world.
...
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