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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2012, 06:54
Replies: 39
Views: 6,235
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Let me spell it out for you, i made a cheeky...

Let me spell it out for you, i made a cheeky comment.

I flew at A025 in my test so i didn't have to communicate with Avalon Approach unless they requested otherwise in which case they would have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2012, 00:27
Replies: 39
Views: 6,235
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

To clarify, I did my PPL flight test over mav at...

To clarify, I did my PPL flight test over mav at a025 to avoid dealinig with avalon approach.. you figure the rest out.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2012, 07:05
Replies: 39
Views: 6,235
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

A025 is class D

A025 is class D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2012, 05:37
Replies: 36
Views: 4,380
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

I guess their is some fairly valid points made, I...

I guess their is some fairly valid points made, I just wouldn't have expected people to try and rip off the system in boths ways. Unfortunately it's the minority who ruin it for the majority (or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jun 2012, 07:14
Replies: 36
Views: 4,380
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

He owns, the business and took it upon himself to...

He owns, the business and took it upon himself to come out and have a talk to me and do a check flight, Yeah that's impressive.

The fact that he didn't charge out an instructor fee without asking...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jun 2012, 06:23
Replies: 36
Views: 4,380
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

I’ve had a guy/owner of an RTO who had a couple...

I’ve had a guy/owner of an RTO who had a couple of a/c had instructors but he came with me for the check flight, we went out and did dirty/clean stalls, pfls (and landed), 60deg bank left and right...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jun 2012, 08:21
Replies: 36
Views: 4,380
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

I don't mind the check flight, i just think it's...

I don't mind the check flight, i just think it's a joke to charge dual rates for it because they already make money out of you for the a/c hire as is.. Treat the customer well and be rewarded.. would...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jun 2012, 07:09
Replies: 36
Views: 4,380
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Why Check Flight? (insurance?)

I'm fairly annoyed at this!

I've gone from place to place (moving) and hired and A/C and 3 of 5 places have said they require a check flight due to insurance reasons?

Question being? Why? If...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jun 2012, 02:13
Replies: 106
Views: 30,771
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

I went up that way for a soplo nav about 12...

I went up that way for a soplo nav about 12 months ago, Nothing was noted up that way and the new terminal was just completed..

I think you'll be okay either way, hardly doubt they will fine you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2012, 09:59
Replies: 76
Views: 26,519
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

I read somewhere (flight safety mag?) that CASA...

I read somewhere (flight safety mag?) that CASA was doing testing on electronic log books? I think it should go ahead.. even if you have to have a up to date written one on request. - The world is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2012, 07:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,466
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

If you dare go to H&R Block you get what you...

If you dare go to H&R Block you get what you deserve..
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2012, 02:29
Replies: 76
Views: 26,519
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Can this or is this CASA approved at all?...

Can this or is this CASA approved at all? Wouldn't mind having a digital logbook.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th May 2012, 03:14
Replies: 17
Views: 4,023
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Firstly, DR. I'm on a 200 hour syll with around...

Firstly, DR. I'm on a 200 hour syll with around 115hrs clocked.

Thanks for the info GlenB - Take it you are Glenn Buckley from MFT in ymmb?

I've spoken to a few blokes in the industry...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th May 2012, 11:22
Replies: 17
Views: 4,023
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

A full CTA Package?? You mean ALL CTA/CTR Ops?...

A full CTA Package?? You mean ALL CTA/CTR Ops? Class D/C - I've got that if so

Cheers for the responses
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th May 2012, 10:47
Replies: 17
Views: 4,023
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Thanks for the response, that's exactly what I...

Thanks for the response, that's exactly what I was after.

I don't see the point in doing a NVFR if i'm going to do IF. It kind of seems a waste of time on nvfr, i'd rather do some extra dayvfr...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th May 2012, 04:35
Replies: 17
Views: 4,023
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Instrument Rating at PPL Stage

I'm contemplating getting an instrument rating (got PPLwith OCTA etc) while i'm studying and doing my CPL training. I plan to have my CPL finished by end of year.

My only justification really is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th May 2012, 22:30
Replies: 28
Views: 5,837
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

As with everything aviation, hours hours hours.....

As with everything aviation, hours hours hours.. command time hours is the main factor.. If it takes you 2 years to get the hours and all the theory done that's pretty good timing.

Diploma of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th May 2012, 22:23
Replies: 94
Views: 29,326
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

You want a real laugh go check out OAA a/c hire...

You want a real laugh go check out OAA a/c hire rates.

They have massive overheads hence the price but some of them were well over $100 more for the same type at other venues in mb.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2012, 09:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,964
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Cheers for an actualy detailed response, I'm...

Cheers for an actualy detailed response, I'm currently doing my CPL's now so will be looking into this one day next year (hopefully early next year 2013)

Cheers
MCA
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Mar 2012, 23:20
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Ground Theory in Stawell/Halls Gap (VIC)

Hey, bit of a long shot but here we go.

I've done my PPL in YMMB but I'm moving up to Stawell for work purposes and the YSWL offer CPL flight training but not Theory study or training.

I was...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Mar 2012, 07:14
Replies: 42
Views: 20,156
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

I keep reading this "ask any old timer pilots".. ...

I keep reading this "ask any old timer pilots"..

I've managed to meet quite a few command pilots for cathay, qantas, dragon air etc.. All say stuff it just get your arse into a jet and try your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Mar 2012, 01:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,132
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

I've been told if you go do it in the USA you...

I've been told if you go do it in the USA you will have to re-sit the CPL exams as of start of financial year 2012/2013 from CASA - It's been big discussion about it for a while.

Whilst it is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2012, 04:14
Replies: 23
Views: 4,610
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Oh thanks for those pics, looks like it will be a...

Oh thanks for those pics, looks like it will be a great nav ex, Thats the YFLI airport near whitemark isn't it (the main strip on the island)?

Guess my next thing is to figure out if i'll need to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2012, 05:02
Replies: 23
Views: 4,610
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Yeah cheers i've looked, was just seeing what...

Yeah cheers i've looked, was just seeing what some peoples personal opinions were, bit better than the average joe tourist guide ;)
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2012, 03:57
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Advice: Purchasing A/C & Expenses (AUS)

Hey so I've been contemplating purchasing an A/C but the question is, Why and Is it worth it over hiring at the moment?

I'm looking at getting something around the Piper Cherokee Six or similar,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2012, 21:36
Replies: 23
Views: 4,610
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Yeah read that, SP1 of GEN - Not really a lot of...

Yeah read that, SP1 of GEN - Not really a lot of information on it even in that. Just talks about reporting which is pretty standard although I'll probably logon to NAIPS and submit a flight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2012, 08:20
Replies: 23
Views: 4,610
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Whats the word on camping around Killiecrankie if...

Whats the word on camping around Killiecrankie if anyone has been? How far of a walk will we have to go to the beach (taking tent and backpacks with food etc).

Does anyone know any information...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2012, 03:26
Replies: 23
Views: 4,610
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Flinders Island NAVEX

Planning on doing a night or 2 camping at Flinders Island, take the GF etc.

Just wondering what maps i'd require, I'm looking at getting the WAC obviously, but would it be necessary to get a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Jul 2011, 05:03
Replies: 24
Views: 17,781
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Possibly one of the biggest areas is having a...

Possibly one of the biggest areas is having a sense that you are well prepared. I find/found that if an instructor told me i was really well prepared and up to scratch i under-performed to my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jul 2011, 01:55
Replies: 18
Views: 1,971
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Are you saying she started CPL with 140hrs as in...

Are you saying she started CPL with 140hrs as in as a CPL or started CPL training at 140hrs... The way i read it was she started training for CPL with 140hrs.. Which i thought wouldn't have any...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2011, 12:09
Replies: 19
Views: 5,939
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Think the answer has been well stated, I'm...

Think the answer has been well stated, I'm finishing my CPL and will be applying with as many cadet programs (pre-qual) to get into jets, Although i think i might get my instructor rating until i get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2011, 05:03
Replies: 20
Views: 2,522
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

Plenty do offer it but won't tell you about it....

Plenty do offer it but won't tell you about it. Especially when you are new to the industry which is what happened to myself.

I'm not far away from CPL at current, It's my experience i'm not...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jul 2011, 03:07
Replies: 20
Views: 2,522
Posted By MajorCorporalArse

I'd stay away from any country training school, I...

I'd stay away from any country training school, I started in a country training facility (one of which you mentioned) and it was a waste of 12 months, they take you for an extra 50 hrs (200hr RA...
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