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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Mar 2005, 18:24
Replies: 48
Views: 12,853
Posted By Orca strait

Arrow Globaliser: We can’t really compare the...

Globaliser:

We can’t really compare the Professions when it comes to the PPC (Pilot Proficiency Check) issue. I agree that as Professionals it is incumbent upon us as individuals to continually...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2005, 17:24
Replies: 48
Views: 12,853
Posted By Orca strait

Globaliser: Pilot's pay for their own...

Globaliser:

Pilot's pay for their own ab-initio training, whether it is a contract commitment with the Air Force, Cadet program through an Airline or the good old fashioned way of slogging it out...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2003, 03:35
Replies: 47
Views: 6,940
Posted By Orca strait

Post Another bureaucracy gone mad - end result, lots...

Another bureaucracy gone mad - end result, lots of money spent, fiefdoms built and security not much improved...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2003, 14:07
Replies: 19
Views: 2,259
Posted By Orca strait

Post A shameful individual with a shameful outcome. ...

A shameful individual with a shameful outcome. Lets hope the next set of trials bring about conviction and stiff sentencing. How do you come up with a sentence that even remotely reflects the...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2003, 16:25
Replies: 1
Views: 925
Posted By Orca strait

Post Air Canada Slashing Labour Costs...

Air Canada appears to be in dire financial shape and will be pulling off the gloves to survive.

Milton also appears to be creating a rift amongst the employee groups between the Lo-Cost /...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Dec 2002, 20:00
Replies: 16
Views: 4,193
Posted By Orca strait

Don't compare my job to other jobs

Just recieved this via e-mail. Not sure who the Author is but its worth the read....


Lot has been said and written in the press concerning pilots' salaries
and compensation. We have been told...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Dec 2002, 00:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,193
Posted By Orca strait

Well.... this is what the union mentality has...

Well.... this is what the union mentality has brought our Profession to. Is there not software available that could eliminate Engineers? - Lawyers? - Doctors? Enter problem and a computer generated...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2002, 04:52
Replies: 74
Views: 8,450
Posted By Orca strait

This topic was discussed in detail earlier this...

This topic was discussed in detail earlier this year (15 pages). All the same arguments being put forth at this time therefore a peek at past arguments may prove to be enlightening, or at least help...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2002, 15:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,097
Posted By Orca strait

Post Farming has traditionally been a high risk...

Farming has traditionally been a high risk occupation as well for much the same reasons as the fishing industry.

Boing has hit the nail on the head regarding our profession, same old cycle of boom...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Aug 2002, 17:58
Replies: 30
Views: 3,667
Posted By Orca strait

Tales from the metal detector

A great tongue in cheek article by one of my favorite scribes...
Mark Steyn - National Post I wasn't surprised to hear that airport security at Los Angeles had seized from a British granny the 2"...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Aug 2002, 05:21
Replies: 73
Views: 17,891
Posted By Orca strait

BlueCross Unpracticed manouveres does sound a...

BlueCross
Unpracticed manouveres does sound a bit suspect. Nothing like a quick deadline to speed up an investigation, end result - don't let the facts get in the way of a speedy verdict.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Aug 2002, 05:09
Replies: 38
Views: 5,426
Posted By Orca strait

Bird Strike If the Mother disposed of all the...

Bird Strike
If the Mother disposed of all the milk, what do you feed the Baby? Exposing a breast to feed a child in a public place has actually resulted in arrest and charges in some of the more...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Aug 2002, 22:30
Replies: 38
Views: 5,426
Posted By Orca strait

Thumbs down Does anyone know where there’s an icon that...

Does anyone know where there’s an icon that slowly shakes its head with a glazed look in its eyes?

What say we take a poll and have the newly formed Homeland Security changed to Homeland...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Aug 2002, 18:06
Replies: 73
Views: 17,891
Posted By Orca strait

Pilots blamed in Ukraine air-show crash

The pilots of a fighter jet involved in the world's worst air-show disaster deviated from their flight plan and tried tricky new manoeuvres before crashing into spectators, killing 85, the chief...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2002, 06:17
Replies: 109
Views: 17,039
Posted By Orca strait

We had everything in place prior to 9/11 to stop...

We had everything in place prior to 9/11 to stop the baddies from getting to the flight deck - the system failed from a lethargic bureaucracy whom thought "it won't happen to us". The end result - a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Aug 2002, 00:23
Replies: 30
Views: 3,667
Posted By Orca strait

Only 90% as idiots? When did we start to improve?

Only 90% as idiots? When did we start to improve?
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jul 2002, 08:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,302
Posted By Orca strait

Angry The Airline Industry has some serious soul...

The Airline Industry has some serious soul searching to do. We better get it together collectively soon, as the flying public’s tolerance is nearing critical mass.

The "Professional" in Pilot is...
Forum: Canada
26th Jul 2002, 19:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,840
Posted By Orca strait

Post Canadian ATPL

Click on this Link (http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/Flttrain/menu.htm)

If that doesn't work for you, contact the closest regional office of Transport Canada and they will get you...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jul 2002, 19:07
Replies: 60
Views: 29,689
Posted By Orca strait

So whom do you suppose the general public...

So whom do you suppose the general public perceives as flying the aircraft?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jul 2002, 00:54
Replies: 24
Views: 5,065
Posted By Orca strait

Wink If they are "strippers", I certainly wouldn't fly...

If they are "strippers", I certainly wouldn't fly it - I'd be observing:D :D :D
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Jul 2002, 16:52
Replies: 24
Views: 5,065
Posted By Orca strait

Thumbs up Great pictures of a classic airplane. At a time...

Great pictures of a classic airplane. At a time when the airline industry has hit new lows in reputation and moral, John has reminded us of the honour, tradition and history of modern airline flight...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Jul 2002, 16:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,233
Posted By Orca strait

No such requirement on the French fluency -...

No such requirement on the French fluency - certainly an asset and would recommend taking language classes if available to you - gives you a leg up on other candidates all other requirements being...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2002, 08:10
Replies: 175
Views: 68,024
Posted By Orca strait

Lost me on that one lads... If you want to fly a...

Lost me on that one lads... If you want to fly a freighter full of av-gas bladders while puffing on your favourite fag - fill your boots - just do us all a favour and steer clear of the built up...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2002, 18:57
Replies: 9
Views: 3,399
Posted By Orca strait

When the Defense Ministry starts using the “the...

When the Defense Ministry starts using the “the natural world" clause, I think we can safely assume that they are up to their eyeballs in something..:rolleyes:
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2002, 18:45
Replies: 677
Views: 206,803
Posted By Orca strait

I've always viewed TCAS as another tool, much the...

I've always viewed TCAS as another tool, much the same as Wx Radar. Equipment knowledge, interpretation and situational awareness by the operator is required with Wx Radar, it is then up to the...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2002, 21:42
Replies: 677
Views: 206,803
Posted By Orca strait

The big sky theory just shrunk. With today’s...

The big sky theory just shrunk. With today’s technologically advanced navigation systems, aircraft can track laterally within meters of each other. Add in:
a fixed point (intersection)
Area...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2002, 19:27
Replies: 24
Views: 5,065
Posted By Orca strait

Qantas it is...:o

Qantas it is...:o
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2002, 16:33
Replies: 24
Views: 5,065
Posted By Orca strait

Cool John Travolta now F/O with Qantas...

SYDNEY (ABC) - Self-professed "airline geek" and actor John Travolta has earned a new pair of wings as a first officer for Qantas Airways.

He also unveiled a world tour to promote air travel that...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jun 2002, 16:25
Replies: 41
Views: 9,839
Posted By Orca strait

90 seconds into 12 minutes could be the...

90 seconds into 12 minutes could be the difference between life and death when dealing with an on-board smoke/fire. FlapsOne is right, the cabin crew are trained to deal with the cabin and we the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2002, 16:00
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By Orca strait

Here is a link from Aviation Today's on-line...

Here is a link from Aviation Today's on-line newsletter regarding many of the topics that you raised in your post: Click Here for Aviation Today On-line...
Forum: Canada
25th Jun 2002, 15:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,973
Posted By Orca strait

slipper 1

Whom are you referring to as "bums" mate?
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jun 2002, 16:14
Replies: 209
Views: 19,258
Posted By Orca strait

The discussion on weapon and ammunition IMHO is...

The discussion on weapon and ammunition IMHO is not relevant. Whatever combination is chosen should not be public knowledge.
The idea of arming some flight decks is to provide one more reason not...
Forum: Canada
19th Jun 2002, 16:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,147
Posted By Orca strait

Post My Airways

Here's a link to their career section.

My Airways Careers (http://www.my-airways.com/careers.htm)
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jun 2002, 05:35
Replies: 108
Views: 26,419
Posted By Orca strait

CHIRP

Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (Chirp),

Confidential: 1. told in confidence; imparted in secret 2. of or showing trust in another; confiding 3. entrusted with...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2002, 18:19
Replies: 104
Views: 18,586
Posted By Orca strait

WeeWillyWinky

With you 100% on that one...
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