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8th Mar 2024, 05:40
Replies: 35
Views: 13,848
Posted By Australopithecus

I believe that there is an optional third axis...

I believe that there is an optional third axis for the autopilot that would allow Catlll autoland. Otherwise there is the HGS but that relies on manual rollout control.
1st Mar 2024, 02:51
Replies: 4,377
Views: 3,633,933
Posted By Australopithecus

Back in the day, before outsourcing, 4-day trips...

Back in the day, before outsourcing, 4-day trips were common. I used to spend 12 nights away. I did get to meet some swell divorce lawyers though.
29th Feb 2024, 06:06
Replies: 4,377
Views: 3,633,933
Posted By Australopithecus

The current 330/350 travesty of justice award for...

The current 330/350 travesty of justice award for S/Os would probably tip the scales for many people to the 737. Not so for the senior fleets, but of course a new hire is unlikely to get the A380.
...
29th Feb 2024, 04:04
Replies: 4,377
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Posted By Australopithecus

Hmmm. I fly with people who have done both seats...

Hmmm. I fly with people who have done both seats and it’s probably. 60:40 regrets for coming to shorthaul. There are many good reasons to bid the 737, but career progression isn’t one of them, unless...
21st Feb 2024, 01:56
Replies: 36
Views: 9,247
Posted By Australopithecus

A good mate is a senior Telstra exec. He is...

A good mate is a senior Telstra exec. He is underwhelmed by this choice and gives me no hope for any meaningful change.
19th Feb 2024, 22:11
Replies: 83
Views: 31,881
Posted By Australopithecus

On time performance? Qantas reschedules late...

On time performance? Qantas reschedules late flights right up to departure time. I am told that they do this to game the punctuality statistics. A problem that can’t be quantified isn’t a problem at...
19th Feb 2024, 04:30
Replies: 83
Views: 31,881
Posted By Australopithecus

It may be helpful to realise that Qantas always...

It may be helpful to realise that Qantas always acts in bad faith. They act in bad faith with their customers in a variety of ways. They act in bad faith with their loyalty members in a variety of...
30th Dec 2023, 06:01
Replies: 809
Views: 310,735
Posted By Australopithecus

It’s difficult to make predictions, especially...

It’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. Timing aside, Bonza is doing its best to alienate its already too-small customer base while getting plenty of free publicity. Who...
6th Dec 2023, 04:00
Replies: 809
Views: 310,735
Posted By Australopithecus

You do get that these are seasonal jobs, right?...

You do get that these are seasonal jobs, right? Come April or May these aircraft will be going back to Canada and the jobs along with them.

That said, an actual knowledgeable flight operations...
27th Nov 2023, 03:53
Replies: 1,578
Views: 488,930
Posted By Australopithecus

In the transition from heavy piston to...

In the transition from heavy piston to 707/DC-8/Comet. In fact it might go all the way back to the DC-4 to DC6 era. Essentially its a rejection of the premise of increasing profits without increasing...
13th Nov 2023, 22:32
Replies: 44
Views: 17,294
Posted By Australopithecus

Regarding different engine types, QF does not...

Regarding different engine types, QF does not keep any spares of any engine anyway, so its not like there’s an inventory issue. Different engineering endorsements and tooling, yes.
11th Nov 2023, 23:33
Replies: 44
Views: 17,294
Posted By Australopithecus

A point only briefly raised is that training on a...

A point only briefly raised is that training on a new type is a full-time job. Lots of study as airlines aren’t in the business of spoon-feeding lessons to trainees.

Also, for the obviously...
11th Nov 2023, 04:44
Replies: 934
Views: 312,456
Posted By Australopithecus

Hah. We were laughing about the same idea at...

Hah. We were laughing about the same idea at breakfast this morning. I haven’t yet, but I only ever thank the punters solely on behalf of the crew and other employees of the airline. Bundle of...
10th Nov 2023, 09:58
Replies: 44
Views: 17,294
Posted By Australopithecus

Both the A220 and 321XLR are delayed. A321XLR...

Both the A220 and 321XLR are delayed. A321XLR Certification was an issue, now its engine problems on the existing fleet. The fuel tank issue that delayed certification cost 2,500 kgs to fix, so that...
10th Nov 2023, 01:49
Replies: 65
Views: 28,655
Posted By Australopithecus

Yes** Since the employer hasn’t incurred training...

Yes** Since the employer hasn’t incurred training costs, how could they hold you to a bond?

** Not a solicitor. They might try it on.
6th Nov 2023, 06:43
Replies: 934
Views: 312,456
Posted By Australopithecus

What 20 billion in assets? What exactly does...

What 20 billion in assets? What exactly does Qantas still own?
31st Oct 2023, 04:30
Replies: 934
Views: 312,456
Posted By Australopithecus

It may be helpful to summarise that everything...

It may be helpful to summarise that everything Qantas does to its customers, staff, shareholders, senate inquiries etc, is done in bad faith. Any actual product delivery is only accomplished when it...
12th Oct 2023, 02:14
Replies: 934
Views: 312,456
Posted By Australopithecus

Frequent flyer is the tail that wags the dog....

Frequent flyer is the tail that wags the dog. Qantas has an international fleet size smaller than a traditional airline would have because its primary purpose is to make FF points appear valuable.
...
28th Sep 2023, 10:43
Replies: 1,578
Views: 488,930
Posted By Australopithecus

I already had my appendix out but I bet it flares...

I already had my appendix out but I bet it flares up again late on 3/10
25th Sep 2023, 07:19
Replies: 48
Views: 11,461
Posted By Australopithecus

Looks like it just got back from the vet,...

Looks like it just got back from the vet, forlorn, wings folded.
24th Sep 2023, 03:55
Replies: 2,810
Views: 1,071,759
Posted By Australopithecus

Short leases at covid pricing may be all they...

Short leases at covid pricing may be all they could get. Either that or the geriatric jet factor. Either way, 737s are leasing for around $420,000 AUD/ month for a 2012 build -800.

interestingly,...
23rd Sep 2023, 11:41
Replies: 40
Views: 17,232
Posted By Australopithecus

There is a one time only downbid provision in the...

There is a one time only downbid provision in the award, but I believe that it is subject to company approval. That includes bidding down to the same rank on a junior aircraft, ie 787 to A330
22nd Sep 2023, 01:14
Replies: 1,578
Views: 488,930
Posted By Australopithecus

Well now there’s the kind of logic that I was...

Well now there’s the kind of logic that I was hoping to find here. /s
24th Aug 2023, 06:47
Replies: 4,377
Views: 3,633,933
Posted By Australopithecus

That had better not be the case, although I don’t...

That had better not be the case, although I don’t know what can be done when my “can-do” selector is already at zero.
11th Aug 2023, 21:45
Replies: 4,377
Views: 3,633,933
Posted By Australopithecus

After ten years you can indeed bid for that left...

After ten years you can indeed bid for that left hand seat. Then maybe grab a right seat for the next ten years waiting for your number to come up. But it won’t be on a 737.
14th Jul 2023, 03:43
Replies: 809
Views: 310,735
Posted By Australopithecus

There’s a whiff of something unsavoury in their...

There’s a whiff of something unsavoury in their parent company’s dealings. Everything I read about those guys makes me think of Miami Vice plot lines.
7th Jul 2023, 09:03
Replies: 2,810
Views: 1,071,759
Posted By Australopithecus

Here's some more data points for you: In 1980 I...

Here's some more data points for you: In 1980 I flew a 55 pax aeroplane at 280 kts and was paid $60K. (~1000 hrs)That was around three times an average 1980 salary. That equates to $221,000 now. That...
6th Jul 2023, 08:06
Replies: 2,810
Views: 1,071,759
Posted By Australopithecus

I believe the legacy carrier benchmark in the US...

I believe the legacy carrier benchmark in the US is currently at US$ 450,000+ extras. (~AUD675K) Australia is a higher cost country. The US airline pilot unions are militant and their members enjoy...
6th Jul 2023, 05:04
Replies: 2,810
Views: 1,071,759
Posted By Australopithecus

That’s $272/hr including vacation pay. (871 hrs...

That’s $272/hr including vacation pay. (871 hrs total credit). I believe you are at the top of Australian narrow body right seat pay and still grossly underpaid at that.

Anyone who advocates...
5th Jul 2023, 05:37
Replies: 2,810
Views: 1,071,759
Posted By Australopithecus

When are we ever going to talk about basic pay,...

When are we ever going to talk about basic pay, NOT meal allowance and extra pay for working days off or leave? Those pay scales are a joke.
30th Jun 2023, 16:46
Replies: 52
Views: 16,637
Posted By Australopithecus

Well, it wouldn’t be the first time. I wrote in...

Well, it wouldn’t be the first time. I wrote in good faith, and am happy to be corrected. My long-ago type rating was free so I can’t get my money back.
30th Jun 2023, 10:11
Replies: 52
Views: 16,637
Posted By Australopithecus

No, not 100%, but I was told that by an...

No, not 100%, but I was told that by an acquaintance at Airbus. They are the relief ports for the surge tanks. I live under a former STAR feeder fix and used to hear A320s howl with doppler shift...
30th Jun 2023, 02:11
Replies: 52
Views: 16,637
Posted By Australopithecus

That sound is duct howl from the round fuel vent...

That sound is duct howl from the round fuel vent openings. Common to the A320 family too. You can try it at home by blowing over a coke bottle.
26th Jun 2023, 00:47
Replies: 10
Views: 4,799
Posted By Australopithecus

We don’t really have full seasons of low demand...

We don’t really have full seasons of low demand here. There are a couple of short lulls every year though. Right now Bonza should be full flying people to Queensland (which seems to be their business...
26th Jun 2023, 00:42
Replies: 809
Views: 310,735
Posted By Australopithecus

Its not like they are utilising the aircraft so...

Its not like they are utilising the aircraft so much that they need the extra 5 minutes per turn.
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