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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2020, 07:31
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,084,863
Posted By FYSTI

In case you may be feeling "stressed" by the...

In case you may be feeling "stressed" by the coming cataclysmic events, take a very close look at the 2011 Qantas Safety Case Freedom Of Information (FOI) request that outlined Qantas's concerns that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2019, 02:34
Replies: 572
Views: 234,174
Posted By FYSTI

It's almost as if they were a State Secret. I'm...

It's almost as if they were a State Secret. I'm sure they don't get out of the locked safe more than a few times a year...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2018, 04:42
Replies: 246
Views: 134,848
Posted By FYSTI

I'm glad the lack of rain repellent is mentioned,...

I'm glad the lack of rain repellent is mentioned, although the hydrophobic coating is better than nothing if it is fresh. Do PX have the coating? The B737 windscreen is difficult to see through with...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Sep 2018, 08:22
Replies: 4
Views: 2,833
Posted By FYSTI

The reference is in the HGS 4000 Pilots Guide,...

The reference is in the HGS 4000 Pilots Guide, figure 4-25 in the link: HERE (https://www.scribd.com/document/84774262/B737-HUD) or alternative rockwell_collins_HGS-4000_pilot_guide.pdf...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2018, 09:28
Replies: 28
Views: 17,728
Posted By FYSTI

History A VW Kombi retrofitted with a V8 engine...

History
A VW Kombi retrofitted with a V8 engine and an Atari as one trainer used to remark...

Everything you request could be installed tomorrow, it could have a nice overhead panel and EICAS. ...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Sep 2018, 06:45
Replies: 9
Views: 4,953
Posted By FYSTI

A VW Kombi retrofitted with a V8 engine and an...

A VW Kombi retrofitted with a V8 engine and an Atari as one trainer used to remark...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Aug 2018, 03:30
Replies: 31
Views: 6,026
Posted By FYSTI

Because they could! Would you believe me if I...

Because they could! Would you believe me if I said the current system is actually an improvement compared the old system? Because it is. Under the old system if you were sick on a trip you got...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Aug 2018, 00:32
Replies: 31
Views: 6,026
Posted By FYSTI

Financial is likely the only advantage, and only...

Financial is likely the only advantage, and only because you flog yourself with 100 hours per 28 days. Consisting of working 18 or 19 days per 28, all long days (11:00+ hours) and either an early...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2018, 22:35
Replies: 31
Views: 6,026
Posted By FYSTI

Possibly less, could be down as low as SEVEN days...

Possibly less, could be down as low as SEVEN days off per year.
Here's how it works. A typical recent 2 day trip (typical representation of what actually happens in the real world)
Day 1 Four legs...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2018, 10:07
Replies: 4,447
Views: 3,712,556
Posted By FYSTI

AoA, my comments were regarding the surprising...

AoA, my comments were regarding the surprising juniority of commands, I proffered some reasons why I believe this is the case. We can agree to disagree about the state and relative merits of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2018, 06:29
Replies: 4,447
Views: 3,712,556
Posted By FYSTI

[/left] Might want to check your assumptions,...

[/left]
Might want to check your assumptions, especially #1.
#2 you may want to consider doing 3 or 4 four leg days (2, 3 or 4 aircraft changes) at 11:45 TOD and SYD or MEL road traffic to contend...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2018, 07:25
Replies: 1,212
Views: 819,281
Posted By FYSTI

[B] Sydney Morning Herald : 'There's no one':...

[B]
Sydney Morning Herald : 'There's no one': pilot sickness, faults stretch Qantas...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2018, 09:43
Replies: 1,323
Views: 806,404
Posted By FYSTI

In that case, your quote is completely...

In that case, your quote is completely appropriate.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2018, 09:10
Replies: 1,323
Views: 806,404
Posted By FYSTI

Believe it or not, this is probably saving them...

Believe it or not, this is probably saving them mone, "time off" avoids out of base training allowances. The current record for that would make you jaw drop...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2018, 03:52
Replies: 124
Views: 69,782
Posted By FYSTI

That's not the type of contactability they are...

That's not the type of contactability they are looking for. Try "we know you have 4 days of 4 sector (with 2,3 or 4 aircraft changes) 11:45 duty hours , but we just need to do one an extra one 4...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Feb 2018, 05:05
Replies: 54
Views: 23,813
Posted By FYSTI

It gets worse! They are now in the idle reverse...

It gets worse! They are now in the idle reverse phase ("strongly encouraged"). This combined with marginally achievable high speed exits in the NG. Apparently sidewall failures have increased...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2018, 01:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,223
Posted By FYSTI

A great reference manual is the B737 Cockpit...

A great reference manual is the B737 Cockpit Companion (http://www.cockpitcompanion.com/cat-cockpit.cfm) by Bill Bulfer. He also has a 737 app...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Dec 2017, 05:22
Replies: 168
Views: 136,202
Posted By FYSTI

Be more specific, the draft CEA or the Jetconnect...

Be more specific, the draft CEA or the Jetconnect flying VH registered aircraft?

If you are asking about the VH being flown by JC, there is a large body of outright hostility. The guys who have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2017, 21:28
Replies: 47
Views: 26,659
Posted By FYSTI

Don't worry knobby, the SH "system" is sooo far...

Don't worry knobby, the SH "system" is sooo far beyond "helping out", that ship sailed quite some time ago.

Fatigue is at epidemic levels, and every pilot understands that there is no relief in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2017, 04:56
Replies: 157
Views: 96,620
Posted By FYSTI

^^^^^^^ I could never have made the point so...

^^^^^^^ I could never have made the point so simply & eloquently, I defer to the comic genius of The Kramer. :D
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2017, 02:05
Replies: 157
Views: 96,620
Posted By FYSTI

Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford defends same-sex...

Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford defends same-sex marriage campaign (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-04/qantas-chairman-defends-same-sex-marriage-campaign/8414514)

If you don't wear the ring? ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2017, 07:03
Replies: 445
Views: 117,548
Posted By FYSTI

There is a more concerning aspect the debate, the...

There is a more concerning aspect the debate, the censorship and suppression of opinion. I fear a western version of the Cultural revolution 2.0, version 1 occurring in China in the mid 1960's, with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2015, 02:01
Replies: 10
Views: 10,354
Posted By FYSTI

Your right moa999, it certainly is a remarkable...

Your right moa999, it certainly is a remarkable turn-around from 2011, in terms of the great Asian Shrinkage.

More classic "wishcasting" from a Jetstar CEO (which one? they all seem to sprout the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2015, 06:12
Replies: 303
Views: 118,855
Posted By FYSTI

Yep, fully aware of the history of mercantilist...

Yep, fully aware of the history of mercantilist triangular trade in cotton/opium/textiles/silver between Manchester/India/China & the East India company.

Notice I said that likely they had a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2015, 04:53
Replies: 303
Views: 118,855
Posted By FYSTI

I think you have it round the wrong way...

I think you have it round the wrong way CamelSquadron, business conditions deteriorated because of the establishment of Jetstar Hong Kong. Direct cause and effect.

But realistically, was it ever...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2015, 03:35
Replies: 303
Views: 118,855
Posted By FYSTI

No, your right Beer Baron, in just the same way...

No, your right Beer Baron, in just the same way that QF International was in "Terminal Decline", until it was saved with the stoke of an accountants pen.
One has to wonder if there was a connection....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2015, 22:17
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,155
Posted By FYSTI

SBS...

SBS (http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/06/25/hk-rejects-jetstar-joint-venture-bid)

Really, would a Hong Kong tribunal cause the losses of two thirds of well connected local investors money?...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jun 2015, 08:14
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,155
Posted By FYSTI

This looks like a thinly veiled extortion attempt...

This looks like a thinly veiled extortion attempt by Ms Holdforth, however, given the circumstances of the infamous carbon free day, it would also appear she has considerable leverage. If I were...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2015, 06:49
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,155
Posted By FYSTI

A quote today from Qantas Board member Todd...

A quote today from Qantas Board member Todd Sampson

The Weekend Australian, page 28 May 23~24 2015

Who created the media crisis? Who fed it all the way with multiple statements about a terminal...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th May 2015, 01:55
Replies: 20
Views: 11,815
Posted By FYSTI

I wonder who is on the "other" side of that deal....

I wonder who is on the "other" side of that deal.

Some history: Crikey.com


Qantas and the Niseko Hanazono ski resort...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2015, 21:59
Replies: 43
Views: 29,006
Posted By FYSTI

Its rare to see such slippery use of language &...

Its rare to see such slippery use of language & selective amnesia to promote a faith, a belief as an "almost certainly truth".

I believe - nuff said. There is no proof, because the accounts that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2015, 01:11
Replies: 174
Views: 39,065
Posted By FYSTI

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? - Wikipedia, the...

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quis_custodiet_ipsos_custodes%3F)

This has has evidently been a problem for a long time, as Plato...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2015, 06:09
Replies: 310
Views: 186,390
Posted By FYSTI

What does the data say? source:...

What does the data say?



source: InflationData: Historical Oil Prices Chart (http://inflationdata.com/Inflation/Inflation_Rate/Historical_Oil_Prices_Chart.asp)
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2015, 22:53
Replies: 23
Views: 9,432
Posted By FYSTI

Was it a windfall or reversion to the mean? ...

Was it a windfall or reversion to the mean?


This chart [Note it is inflation adjusted to 2014 dollars]
makes the case for reversion to the mean. It could also explain the choice to go with...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jan 2015, 20:49
Replies: 1,466
Views: 935,293
Posted By FYSTI

SMH: Grounded: How Alan Joyce brought Qantas and...

SMH: Grounded: How Alan Joyce brought Qantas and the nation to a standstill...
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