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25th Feb 2012, 05:21
Replies: 98
Views: 15,616
Posted By Avi8tor

As a regular on this topic over the last 10 yrs...

As a regular on this topic over the last 10 yrs or so, my comments remain the same. Sell it off! If it's such a great business, it will be listed and we can all make a fortune on the shares.

I...
4th Oct 2011, 15:48
Replies: 42
Views: 9,140
Posted By Avi8tor

I do love sound bites. A little dramatic? I...

I do love sound bites. A little dramatic?

I have few mates stuck out in the GA industry in SA, Its truly a scary place. They would give all of their left and most of their right to get into Link...
3rd Oct 2011, 07:59
Replies: 42
Views: 9,140
Posted By Avi8tor

Wish the Link guys would stop coming on here and...

Wish the Link guys would stop coming on here and moaning!! Do something about it!! Link used to be such a great place to work. Made many great careers.
2nd Oct 2011, 07:39
Replies: 42
Views: 9,140
Posted By Avi8tor

Sadly the pilots at Link have only themselves to...

Sadly the pilots at Link have only themselves to blame. From a strong union and very happy pilots that were VERY well paid, 1st choice after SAA in the late '90's to being 'I'll go just because I am...
22nd Aug 2011, 07:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,534
Posted By Avi8tor

lol..my thoughts exactly. A mate of mine flies a...

lol..my thoughts exactly. A mate of mine flies a 600 for Euro1000/day plus expenses.
7th Aug 2011, 07:40
Replies: 16
Views: 6,937
Posted By Avi8tor

Not really on the Helderberg thread, but the...

Not really on the Helderberg thread, but the route was operated by Comair at the time. Airlink took over a lot of the staff when they took over the route. I would always go into the terminal to do...
20th Jan 2010, 07:02
Replies: 18
Views: 3,469
Posted By Avi8tor

I don't thing RF or JvJ deserve ANY praise. If I...

I don't thing RF or JvJ deserve ANY praise. If I were them, I would be doing some very real soul searching right about now.

They have 'managed' the airline to the verge of bankruptcy. In their...
24th Dec 2009, 01:04
Replies: 23
Views: 5,844
Posted By Avi8tor

Its a pity, the aircraft has proven itself as...

Its a pity, the aircraft has proven itself as being a great workhorse for the last 15 yrs nearly. I hate to be the one for doom and gloom at this time of the yr, but I think the end is naai for...
24th Dec 2009, 00:58
Replies: 8
Views: 2,905
Posted By Avi8tor

What is really sad, it happened at 70kts. They...

What is really sad, it happened at 70kts. They shouldn't have even left the ground.

Also I have to say I was totally wrong on this one. I hate being wrong....:}
23rd Dec 2009, 01:41
Replies: 160
Views: 41,448
Posted By Avi8tor

I am distrubed to hear that the 'water on the...

I am distrubed to hear that the 'water on the brakes' techneque is back. I asked a captain at the time if I could pour cold water on the hot brakes of his new BMW. He got the point. Not that I...
7th Dec 2009, 17:55
Replies: 160
Views: 41,448
Posted By Avi8tor

I thought the quote was "lawyers" not "disaster",...

I thought the quote was "lawyers" not "disaster", but the sentiment is correct.
7th Dec 2009, 17:34
Replies: 160
Views: 41,448
Posted By Avi8tor

I am glad to hear nobody was badly bent. I was...

I am glad to hear nobody was badly bent. I was back in SA 2 weeks ago, I am sad to say that company has a problem. Was just reading my own comments I posted after an ERJ went farming in Ndola


...
14th Nov 2009, 12:22
Replies: 21
Views: 6,512
Posted By Avi8tor

Ouch...I hope the pilot/s are ok. Sadly never...

Ouch...I hope the pilot/s are ok. Sadly never been in favour of a supersonic jet being in the same ZU cat as a Tigermoth
5th Oct 2009, 08:47
Replies: 27
Views: 4,776
Posted By Avi8tor

Said it before and I will say it again.....get...

Said it before and I will say it again.....get the government out of owning airlines.

The fact SA has three(3) state owned airlines defies belief.
4th Oct 2009, 12:45
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

How did this turn into a quality/qantity of life...

How did this turn into a quality/qantity of life debate between SA and the UAE? Ah, I know, if u change the subject, maybe nobody will notice. Old NAT trick :}

This is not to bash SAA or my good...
3rd Oct 2009, 05:57
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

I am really glad that the SACAA has accepted the...

I am really glad that the SACAA has accepted the help of the AAIB.

Nobody said it was on fire. The theory is that it lost a rear turbine seal, smoke was from oil in the exhaust.


If you...
3rd Oct 2009, 05:35
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

Here's the short answer to that.....NO, i think...

Here's the short answer to that.....NO, i think not.

This amazes me, I DO NOT wish to see the demise of SAA or any airline for that matter. That gets my goat is for YEARS we have been hearing...
2nd Oct 2009, 07:22
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

Oh NO, my world has ended, I am not a skygod!!! ...

Oh NO, my world has ended, I am not a skygod!!! The ego's of skygods are to behold and wonder.

Sorry, but you took the bait and walked straight into that one. :ok:

Again, why get personal?...
1st Oct 2009, 19:54
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

Fin24.com>>Companies>>SAA aims to avoid govt help...

Fin24.com>>Companies>>SAA aims to avoid govt help (http://fin24.com/articles/default/display_article.aspx?Channel=News_Home&ArticleId=1518-24_2554874&IsColumnistStory=False)

This is a nice...
1st Oct 2009, 19:39
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

I really find this HUGELY amusing, why would I...

I really find this HUGELY amusing, why would I have a chip on my shoulder, pray tell? Why do you get personal when you run out of arguement?

When can I look forward to that happening? Why are...
1st Oct 2009, 05:51
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

#2 looks NTS'd to me. So not convinced of how...

#2 looks NTS'd to me. So not convinced of how much power it was putting out. But I do agree, a small output would explain why no auto feather. Seem to remember that the auto-feather is activated at...
30th Sep 2009, 18:29
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

****EDITED due to rubbish content.***** I...

****EDITED due to rubbish content.*****

I agree, series of events and possible multiple failures lead to this prang. What I meant to say is that I dont normally believe in multipile failures. Old...
30th Sep 2009, 18:22
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

I am touched by your concern for my financial...

I am touched by your concern for my financial well being. :}

I am still a taxpayer in SA, I have income in the RSA. I also happen to be a voter, so I think I still qualify to have my 5c worth.
...
30th Sep 2009, 11:09
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

Ah....the peanut gallery.....u have to love them....

Ah....the peanut gallery.....u have to love them. Nothing of valve to add, so they get personal.

I remember in grade 4.....
30th Sep 2009, 08:07
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

Ah, I do so love when the peanut gallery goes...

Ah, I do so love when the peanut gallery goes personal when they run out of real argument.

Please do not try to deny SAA has had it's begging bowl out with the tax payer, for god knows how much...
30th Sep 2009, 07:47
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

I actually like the guy. But man sometimes he...

I actually like the guy. But man sometimes he shoots off his mouth way before he loads his brain.
29th Sep 2009, 11:56
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

NO, it normally means SAA will need help with...

NO, it normally means SAA will need help with cash flow soon. The begging bowl always comes out when SAA 'makes a profit'. Oh, not to mention the massive bonus somebody would have paid themselves.
...
29th Sep 2009, 11:24
Replies: 41
Views: 6,290
Posted By Avi8tor

Just as everybody else in the world will be...

Just as everybody else in the world will be getting A350's.

Why do I think the begging bowl will be out again soon?
28th Sep 2009, 19:49
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

I am amazed how quickly the peanut gallery are...

I am amazed how quickly the peanut gallery are talking about shutting down the wrong engine. There is NOTHING to suggest that the #1 engine was shut down by the crew IN FLIGHT. The engine #1 is...
26th Sep 2009, 09:55
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

I am not sure that this is the thread to hash up...

I am not sure that this is the thread to hash up the ALPA debate.

I have said it before, unions are only as commited as the membership. The memebership at the time, decided to fight for self...
25th Sep 2009, 12:51
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

Man!!! That Islander is trashed. Lucky boy

Man!!! That Islander is trashed. Lucky boy
24th Sep 2009, 12:11
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

Not so sure on that 1. Not to speculate, but...

Not so sure on that 1.

Not to speculate, but man this pic tells a thousand words.

Ndebele sends recovery wishes: News24: SouthAfrica: News...
24th Sep 2009, 08:28
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

Just heard from back in SA, aircraft is in two. 3...

Just heard from back in SA, aircraft is in two. 3 Crew on board. Airlifted to hospital.

Hope you all walk away to fly another day. All the ex link guys in the gulf are pulling for you all.
24th Sep 2009, 07:46
Replies: 155
Views: 54,693
Posted By Avi8tor

I truly hope all are OK. A sad time indeed. I...

I truly hope all are OK. A sad time indeed. I have a good friend who is a capt on the DBN pool.

If anybody has details, please pvt me
18th Sep 2009, 07:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,946
Posted By Avi8tor

This debate about ALPA vs Solidarity is kinda...

This debate about ALPA vs Solidarity is kinda silly. Its about the boys and girls on the coal face standing together against the bean counter types.

The union is the rank and file, not the...
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