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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2003, 20:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By Balthazar

I agree with Opsnormal, get the degree first, you...

I agree with Opsnormal, get the degree first, you will never regret it. Learning to fly at 22 or 42 is ok, but its a hell of a lot harder to study uni again after you have stopped. Take that from...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
24th Jul 2003, 17:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By Balthazar

Hey Chocks away, Any idea where I can find...

Hey Chocks away,

Any idea where I can find this report, or who wrote it.

I've been feeling for a while that this industry might be more successful in a business sense if so much time and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2003, 00:35
Replies: 20
Views: 3,123
Posted By Balthazar

Yep, was the resting crew on a heavy long haul...

Yep, was the resting crew on a heavy long haul flight to Europe many years ago and wearing a footy jersey and trackie pants. A really obnoxious business class passenger was standing at the galley...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2003, 04:12
Replies: 172
Views: 16,127
Posted By Balthazar

Sorry guys, but every response to winstun gives...

Sorry guys, but every response to winstun gives hin credit.

Ignore the ignoramis. We all know the persona is not a pilot

Kaptin M, you should know better.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2003, 03:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,368
Posted By Balthazar

Turbo Commander, what a wonderful machine. I...

Turbo Commander, what a wonderful machine. I recently flew with the old man who was Northrop Gumman's chief pilot, and he was the one that filmed Bob Hoover's barrell roll with a jug of water. I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2003, 02:16
Replies: 29
Views: 3,701
Posted By Balthazar

KM, Stop it. This industry does not need...

KM, Stop it.

This industry does not need people who can count to ten involving themelves in this nonsense.

This industry is so obscure that when silkair passengers die, many dickheads say...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jun 2003, 01:33
Replies: 224
Views: 35,894
Posted By Balthazar

Whilst I fully expect SIA and Silkair to cover up...

Whilst I fully expect SIA and Silkair to cover up and Indonesia to do as its told (finances permitting), Casper's point's are without dispute and fact.

But, I don't expect those without a vested...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2003, 00:56
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By Balthazar

Whilst I have no idea about the politics of this...

Whilst I have no idea about the politics of this thread, i must say one thing..

You do not always have to be perfect to be better than many GA companies.

I was in GA years ago and believe that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2003, 23:36
Replies: 20
Views: 4,180
Posted By Balthazar

Yeah, Chuckles is right. I did the Australian...

Yeah, Chuckles is right. I did the Australian ATPL's back in 88. It was during the period of change and did so many exams. CPL Final, SCPL subjesct then ATPL etc etc. Then I left Oz and had to do 7...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2003, 21:42
Replies: 24
Views: 4,195
Posted By Balthazar

Is this the same Nev that took SQ to court when...

Is this the same Nev that took SQ to court when he left?
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2003, 07:20
Replies: 16
Views: 3,070
Posted By Balthazar

Looks like it's curtains (or not) for the elite...

Looks like it's curtains (or not) for the elite in first class.

There's so much more crap floating around that I can't really get excited over this.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Dec 2002, 00:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By Balthazar

It's only serious if security was breached. If a...

It's only serious if security was breached. If a legitimate mistake was made or even if the cleaners did it on purpose, then it's just inappropriate and we can all go to bed tonight knowing that an...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Sep 2002, 19:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,801
Posted By Balthazar

Fight the Singapore system as much as you like,...

Fight the Singapore system as much as you like, but this was the only viable option.

Sure, everybody is unhappy, but what to do.

We are replacing our senior management with Air Force guy's....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2002, 19:38
Replies: 32
Views: 6,961
Posted By Balthazar

BIK, very well said. years ago a passenger...

BIK, very well said.

years ago a passenger from business class came to visit the cockpit (many eons ago, before the world fell over), and enjoyed the experience, as he should.

2 months later a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Sep 2002, 19:18
Replies: 44
Views: 5,524
Posted By Balthazar

DIAMOND, your argument denies basic human nature...

DIAMOND, your argument denies basic human nature and is totaly inapropriate.

I was starting to think you were a noble cause until you sprouted that nonsense about familialarity.

I used to take...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2002, 18:58
Replies: 34
Views: 3,759
Posted By Balthazar

Keg, I like your attitude. Remember the hun...

Keg, I like your attitude.

Remember the hun in the sun. If you block the sun, but not the whole window, it allows better visibility. IT IS SAFER.

As to the petty QF captains that like to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Sep 2002, 18:44
Replies: 14
Views: 3,685
Posted By Balthazar

Whilst I don't wish to detract from Lee's...

Whilst I don't wish to detract from Lee's informative comments, any potential candidate would do well to understand the politics of pilot selection in SQ.

A pilot in SQ is an ambassador for the...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
31st Jul 2002, 20:24
Replies: 16
Views: 2,283
Posted By Balthazar

Ferris, I wish I wasn't cynical enough to...

Ferris,

I wish I wasn't cynical enough to think that you have only just scratched the surface. I must admit I come from a family tradition of journalism, but i despair at the thought of what the...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
31st Jul 2002, 17:40
Replies: 16
Views: 2,283
Posted By Balthazar

This sounds like a pilot displaying an incredibly...

This sounds like a pilot displaying an incredibly high level of airmanship and practicing a laudable sense of safety.

It's a pity the flight is being painted negatively, as it should be used as a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Jul 2002, 07:05
Replies: 37
Views: 4,834
Posted By Balthazar

Also, what about the Saudia 747 classic that...

Also, what about the Saudia 747 classic that landed at the Air Force base at Madras by mistake a few years ago. All the seats and galleys had to be removed so that it could take off again.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2002, 14:11
Replies: 34
Views: 10,819
Posted By Balthazar

Kellykelpie, I think you'll find the pace is...

Kellykelpie,

I think you'll find the pace is a reflection of the thoroughness of the process. No "sacred cows" means that a lot of things are being reviewed and the hope is that they empty the...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jul 2002, 18:56
Replies: 34
Views: 10,819
Posted By Balthazar

In the slot, If the pilots involved in SQ6,...

In the slot,

If the pilots involved in SQ6, where lives were lost and a jumbo was destroyed, did not get charged or even imprisioned, why would these pilots think that a MINOR incident would land...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
31st Dec 2001, 21:44
Replies: 44
Views: 913
Posted By Balthazar

Post 704 hrs in 108 sectors for an average sector time...

704 hrs in 108 sectors for an average sector time of just over 6.5 hours. It felt like a hell of a lot more than that.

Just spent my third new years eve in a row on Standby, I'm sure the company...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Nov 2001, 20:41
Replies: 13
Views: 153
Posted By Balthazar

Post I would probably tell the passengers that I...

I would probably tell the passengers that I didn't want to continue the landing.

If they complain, let marketing take it up.

The day I am scared to go around is the day I should and will give...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Nov 2001, 20:21
Replies: 101
Views: 2,332
Posted By Balthazar

Post Freemantle2002, normally i read these pages and...

Freemantle2002, normally i read these pages and learn, however your post has made me need to respond.

Do you fly aeroplanes? First of all, flying hours is not work hours, especially in an airline...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Sep 2001, 08:45
Replies: 16
Views: 861
Posted By Balthazar

Post I'm definitely in two minds about Dick Smith. I...

I'm definitely in two minds about Dick Smith. I left the Australian Aviation scene in 1995, before the Dick Smith train well and truly came off the tracks, and have seen the vitriol, disbelief and...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
21st Sep 2001, 06:47
Replies: 101
Views: 6,330
Posted By Balthazar

Post 772, Brian is at SQ.

772, Brian is at SQ.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
18th Sep 2001, 22:18
Replies: 147
Views: 6,845
Posted By Balthazar

Post Well, the rooster has come home to roost....

Well, the rooster has come home to roost. Unfortunately my company may employ scabs, but I know that they will not be happy.

My wife is Asian. Her family and friends are asian. She has had 12...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
15th Sep 2001, 19:22
Replies: 34
Views: 724
Posted By Balthazar

Post Guys, Nobody disagrees that ANZ was...

Guys,

Nobody disagrees that ANZ was incredibly naive and inept when it shafted SQ to get the second 50% of AN, but do you really believe that everything fell over in the last 12 months.

AN has...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2001, 20:57
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By Balthazar

Post My prayers and wishes go to all. Expect a...

My prayers and wishes go to all.

Expect a turbulent couple of months on the line guy's. I will put up with any inconvenience to kill any doubt in my mind that my flights not safe.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
11th Sep 2001, 06:31
Replies: 17
Views: 253
Posted By Balthazar

Post Can't but help to agree with Gaunty and...

Can't but help to agree with Gaunty and Psittacine. SQ haven't really shown any smarts with foreign airline investments, and it seems that their only saving grace (and a considerable one it is too)...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
9th Sep 2001, 19:55
Replies: 147
Views: 6,845
Posted By Balthazar

Post Some of us aren't bitter, I'm definitely not...

Some of us aren't bitter, I'm definitely not little (wish I was smaller though) and most definitely not "stuck" overseas (if you know where that is.)

Nationalism is used by tyrants to justify...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
9th Sep 2001, 10:48
Replies: 147
Views: 6,845
Posted By Balthazar

Post That's the whole point guy's. It will never end...

That's the whole point guy's. It will never end until every last guy has passed on, and nor should it.

To see your families and friends fall apart, die and suffer financial ruin is not a pain...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Sep 2001, 22:26
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Balthazar

Post Whiskery, I'm not sure if foreign ownership...

Whiskery,

I'm not sure if foreign ownership is really the issue. Ansett has been plauged by bad Australian (and ex Australian) management for years. In fact I think the foreigners (NZ) have been...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Sep 2001, 22:12
Replies: 75
Views: 7,468
Posted By Balthazar

Post I'm not a part of the Korean Aviation scene,...

I'm not a part of the Korean Aviation scene, however I do fly there regularly.

Benedictus, I admire you tenacity and understand that English is not your first language. Please understand that I am...
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