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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Dec 2005, 09:07
Replies: 32
Views: 5,443
Posted By Longhauler

It sounds to me, from the initial media reports,...

It sounds to me, from the initial media reports, that the crew did exactly what was required of them as per the non-normal checklist. Over-reaction? I think not.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2005, 06:30
Replies: 100
Views: 11,824
Posted By Longhauler

Contrary to an earlier post the QF descent speed...

Contrary to an earlier post the QF descent speed restrictions are 250KIAS BELOW 5000' HAA and 210KIAS BELOW 3000' HAA. There is no latitude given. These are SOP's and must be adhered to.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2005, 10:49
Replies: 56
Views: 11,170
Posted By Longhauler

The Autobrake system commands a constant rate of...

The Autobrake system commands a constant rate of aircraft deceleration depending on the setting (1,2,3,4, or Max). Therefore, the only effect of using partial reverse instead of full reverse is that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2005, 22:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,246
Posted By Longhauler

Not likely. The meeting was for AIPA members...

Not likely. The meeting was for AIPA members only. The information is not for the anyone outside that group - and certainly not the viewing population of PPRUNE.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2005, 00:40
Replies: 16
Views: 6,968
Posted By Longhauler

I would suggest that the pilot[s] did not "err"...

I would suggest that the pilot[s] did not "err" at all.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2005, 09:01
Replies: 60
Views: 9,786
Posted By Longhauler

I would suggest that the very reason there is so...

I would suggest that the very reason there is so much "whinging" here is because the majority of us are so happy with what we have NOW. I have worked hard, spent lots of money and made many...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2005, 22:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,754
Posted By Longhauler

For a manual start, AUTO IGN is set to SINGLE...

For a manual start, AUTO IGN is set to SINGLE which alternates between igniters 1 and 2 after every second ground start. STBY IGN is set to NORM which means the AC power system supplies power to the...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jan 2005, 10:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,754
Posted By Longhauler

Manual Start on GE CF6

The DDG for our 744's with GE CF6's states that if the engines do not start after manual start procedures (assuming autostart is not available) then a modified manual start procedure may be used -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jan 2005, 01:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,984
Posted By Longhauler

And you expect AIPA to do any better? Jetstar...

And you expect AIPA to do any better? Jetstar MOU, A330 Interleaving model and EBA's.

I'm not suggesting that a change would not be a good move - I am saying that AIPA, under its current...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Nov 2004, 05:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,658
Posted By Longhauler

If it was funny then it would be a joke. This...

If it was funny then it would be a joke. This ain't funny. There is such a large disconnect between the punishments that the courts provide and what the public expects.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Oct 2004, 09:34
Replies: 44
Views: 5,189
Posted By Longhauler

Three Bars, "No two crews are the same. Some...

Three Bars,

"No two crews are the same. Some crews (cabin and tech) are excellent: some crew are not. Some captains are brilliant: some captains are not. Some CSMs are brilliant: some CSMs are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Oct 2004, 06:09
Replies: 44
Views: 5,189
Posted By Longhauler

I agree. Quite often, as a social experiment, I...

I agree. Quite often, as a social experiment, I get on the bus and sit about 3 or 4 rows from the back. This causes some considerable angst among the cabin crew - especially the more senior ones....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Oct 2004, 05:13
Replies: 1
Views: 940
Posted By Longhauler

Qantas Admits Stikebreaking Plan

Not that it was all that hard to figure out...... (from www.news.com.au)


Qantas admits strikebreaking plan
By Steve Creedy
October 19, 2004

QANTAS officials finally admitted yesterday that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Aug 2004, 00:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,691
Posted By Longhauler

People don't always buy shares because they...

People don't always buy shares because they expect the share price to go up.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st May 2004, 04:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,828
Posted By Longhauler

A dust bowl it might be but after some time up in...

A dust bowl it might be but after some time up in some of the salubrious gulf ports I was quite happy to see the smoke of Mt Isa appear on the horizon on the way back.:ok:


LH
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2004, 09:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,161
Posted By Longhauler

You get what you pay for.

The fact is (particularly in Australian culture) that everyone wants a bargain. They don't just want a competitive price for a product or service, they want the kick-ass, mother of all bargains....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2004, 08:55
Replies: 25
Views: 6,405
Posted By Longhauler

While the previous posts may contain valid points...

While the previous posts may contain valid points I think that if anyone is angry about this it should be because a dedicated professional (who, for the record, is one of the 'good guys') could...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2003, 20:13
Replies: 31
Views: 6,008
Posted By Longhauler

SpeedBird48 is correct. The procedure is to set...

SpeedBird48 is correct. The procedure is to set an intermediate power setting (in our case 1.10 EPR) and check for equal and symmetrical thrust before applying take off thrust.

LH
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2003, 14:15
Replies: 19
Views: 4,494
Posted By Longhauler

Unfortunately there are always contradictory...

Unfortunately there are always contradictory stories getting around. A sim instructor recently commented that recruiting will probably be on hold until next year but then it was written in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jun 2003, 20:05
Replies: 16
Views: 1,633
Posted By Longhauler

Balance, I misunderstood your point re:...

Balance,

I misunderstood your point re: leaving AIPA - my mistake (thanks Keg!)

As I read your second post you seem to articulate your argument a lot better. I interpreted your first post as a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jun 2003, 17:04
Replies: 16
Views: 1,633
Posted By Longhauler

For someone called "Balance", you are not showing...

For someone called "Balance", you are not showing much of it in your post.

Firstly, let me say that I am not happy about the situation with Jetconnect - far from it. I am also not happy about the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2003, 08:21
Replies: 20
Views: 1,841
Posted By Longhauler

"There was no suggestion anyone was overly...

"There was no suggestion anyone was overly alarmed by your behaviour ..."


Is this guy serious? He must be on a different frequency to the rest of us because I am sure I would have been more than...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2003, 07:51
Replies: 20
Views: 1,841
Posted By Longhauler

Angry Knife man freed to fly again...

From www.news.com.au



Knife man freed to fly again
By Amanda Hodge
June 19, 2003

A PENSIONER who produced a knife and waved it around on a Virgin Blue plane walked free from court last...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th May 2003, 17:23
Replies: 100
Views: 13,162
Posted By Longhauler

Best wishes to the cabin crew for a speedy...

Best wishes to the cabin crew for a speedy recovery. It sounded like the stabbings were more that just superficial. Another 2 (and perhaps many more) lives adversely affected and perhaps ruined by 1...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th May 2003, 11:30
Replies: 31
Views: 3,852
Posted By Longhauler

Get knocked back on the QF application did we PC?

Get knocked back on the QF application did we PC?
Forum: Tech Log
25th May 2003, 08:00
Replies: 13
Views: 5,975
Posted By Longhauler

The FMC on the 744 provides two sets of driftdown...

The FMC on the 744 provides two sets of driftdown speeds and altitudes - one based on min drag and the other based on long range cruise (all based on 2 or 3 engines operating as the case may be). I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th May 2003, 07:47
Replies: 31
Views: 3,852
Posted By Longhauler

I saw a segment on Business Sunday this morning...

I saw a segment on Business Sunday this morning which said the same thing - SIA controls who can use the Virgin name in International routes.

As an aside, if Virgin Blue do start operating...
Forum: Tech Log
19th May 2003, 19:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,389
Posted By Longhauler

excrab makes a good point, For example, we...

excrab makes a good point,

For example, we can dispatch with 1 generator out (744). Across Europe perhaps, but not across the Indian Ocean from JNB to SYD (for example). If you lose 1 more gen...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2003, 14:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,631
Posted By Longhauler

In other words, the cubicle dwellers at QF have...

In other words, the cubicle dwellers at QF have failed to achieve desired profit targets from income so to compensate for their failures, the staff will pay en masse by costs being reduced (beyond a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2003, 14:23
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By Longhauler

MoFo, I am also sick of a new survey into...

MoFo,

I am also sick of a new survey into fatigue every second day but if you don't like it, don't respond to it. No need to display your ignorance and regressive attitude for all to see.

LH
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th May 2003, 06:04
Replies: 76
Views: 6,440
Posted By Longhauler

(From news.com.au) Flight diverted after...

(From news.com.au)

Flight diverted after landing drama
By Sheree Went
May 15, 2003

PASSENGERS aboard a Qantas jet were shaken when a landing in Brisbane was suddenly aborted overnight,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th May 2003, 06:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,389
Posted By Longhauler

Cabinboy, There are good and bad in every...

Cabinboy,

There are good and bad in every group - agreed. Didn't mean to tar everyone with the same brush.


LH
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th May 2003, 16:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,389
Posted By Longhauler

661, My comment was aimed more at the title...

661,

My comment was aimed more at the title of your post - which is obviously what you consider you would be doing - rorting. Oh, and by the way, no surprises that it is a "cabinboy" who knows how...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th May 2003, 15:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,389
Posted By Longhauler

That's just great. It is worth noting that in...

That's just great. It is worth noting that in this time of "downturn", the airlines are suffering financially but they are still being gouged by the airports, and by the govt (taxes applied to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2003, 09:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,986
Posted By Longhauler

EWL, I think we all owe a lot to the...

EWL,

I think we all owe a lot to the resilience of air travellers (particularly international) as, regardless of media reports, the common sense of the greater population prevails and people are...
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