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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2003, 02:18
Replies: 20
Views: 8,542
Posted By Loco's Smoko

QUOTE: "Let us learn from their mistakes." ...

QUOTE: "Let us learn from their mistakes."


Captain Titanic, uncalled for - W. Let us all learn from the one you just made!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2003, 18:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,992
Posted By Loco's Smoko

B717-200LR

Just Read on Airliners about a 717-200LR Variant
Seems like it'll have an extra tank (an additional 2,000+kg).
They may encourage a few more -200 sales given that it won't be as range limited. the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2003, 10:24
Replies: 42
Views: 7,316
Posted By Loco's Smoko

RaTa, I'm not aware of your position within...

RaTa,

I'm not aware of your position within AIPA but If that is the case then maybe you should pm me, or get in contact with the IPC because everyone on this end seems to think that AIPA gave us...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2003, 04:50
Replies: 42
Views: 7,316
Posted By Loco's Smoko

RaTa, I have to go along with Rostov on this...

RaTa,

I have to go along with Rostov on this one. The Impulse Pilot Council who was looking at the Option of having AIPA represent Impulse Pilots. However when the AIPA was approached by the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Feb 2003, 06:36
Replies: 31
Views: 4,695
Posted By Loco's Smoko

When impulse first started flying for qantaslink...

When impulse first started flying for qantaslink there were problems with offloads of freight and bags this was as ditzy boy said only a paperwork issue and once the MLW was raised (as well as the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Dec 2002, 09:45
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By Loco's Smoko

There will be a 717 flyby at around 12:30, on its...

There will be a 717 flyby at around 12:30, on its way through to Syd.

On his first day as Captain, he instructed the crew that he must only be answered with "Aye Aye Captain", which they all did...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2002, 23:38
Replies: 67
Views: 11,723
Posted By Loco's Smoko

More Detail

DH Driver

Using VQG (config 12J90Y)
OEW 30978kg
102pax X 84kg
+1 bag per person at 14kg per bag

ZFW = 40,974kg
allowing for extra bags and or freight lets call it a round 42500kg
(an extra...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2002, 21:22
Replies: 67
Views: 11,723
Posted By Loco's Smoko

In response to the request for informed...

In response to the request for informed information these are some figures based on routes we currently fly.

YBCG-YMHB
wind component -95kts (headwind)
tempo holding
full flight
distance 950nm...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
22nd Jun 2002, 04:42
Replies: 209
Views: 18,214
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Yes,let us all hear some answers.

Yes,let us all hear some answers.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
3rd Jun 2002, 09:33
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By Loco's Smoko

If you are reasonably handy with a soldering iron...

If you are reasonably handy with a soldering iron and hand tools, you could always try making your own. Certainly much cheaper than 300 bucks.

Try
http://mypage.direct.ca/b/bsimpson/byoc~1a.html...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
3rd Jun 2002, 03:53
Replies: 91
Views: 11,714
Posted By Loco's Smoko

DJembe56, You make some good points but if...

DJembe56,

You make some good points but if the B717 is bought in to replace the 146 then I can't see Qlink having to much trouble finding crews based on the west coast. And while your correct...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
2nd Jun 2002, 14:26
Replies: 91
Views: 11,714
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Wing Nut, If you are correct and you...

Wing Nut,

If you are correct and you probably are then it would make absolutely no sense for Qlink to setup a B717 operation with NJS.

Realistically, could NJS operate the B717 significantly...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
31st May 2002, 01:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,472
Posted By Loco's Smoko

A few facts I know. One Beech 1900 (VH-FOZ)...

A few facts I know.

One Beech 1900 (VH-FOZ) has been sold to a company in Indonesia

The Other Beech 1900's are very close to being sold to a company in Canada. Apparently just waiting on the...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th May 2002, 08:04
Replies: 91
Views: 11,714
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Sorry to take the rose coloured glasses off the...

Sorry to take the rose coloured glasses off the likes of 'The Baron',
but it seems that Impulse will be receiving extra 717's by the years end.From where i am sitting, currently working on new...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th May 2002, 10:10
Replies: 36
Views: 4,482
Posted By Loco's Smoko

I 100% agree Mr Abnormal. I doubt any...

I 100% agree Mr Abnormal.

I doubt any Impulse pilot would have a problem with Southerns 146 drivers coming onto the jet once all of our own guys are sorted out.

Spinout, so what your saying is...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th May 2002, 03:03
Replies: 36
Views: 4,482
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Slim, you have obviously mis understood what...

Slim,

you have obviously mis understood what i was saying.

I was merely pointing out the fact that the guys and gals flying for impulse can see where the southern people are coming from.
Yes...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
9th May 2002, 08:29
Replies: 36
Views: 4,482
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Skin Chimney Two points i would like to make...

Skin Chimney

Two points i would like to make in regards to your reply.

1) I find it quite amusing that you speak of others pulling out the daggers against Southerns (personally which I don't...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
27th Apr 2002, 01:54
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Loco's Smoko

BTW, The aircraft are configured 12J, 90Y ...

BTW,

The aircraft are configured
12J, 90Y

They are also the HGW versions which means they have a higher landing and BRW.

To give you some idea the original impulse LW was 46,266kg these...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
27th Apr 2002, 01:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Arrival Dates for The B717's are VQI - 30th...

Arrival Dates for The B717's are

VQI - 30th April
VQJ - 7th May
VQK - 14th May
VQF - 21st May
VQH - 28th May
VQG - 4th June

These dates however are arrival dates in the country.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
24th Apr 2002, 10:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,129
Posted By Loco's Smoko

do i see 717's in the pictures?????? :D

do i see 717's in the pictures??????
:D
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
29th Mar 2002, 02:55
Replies: 23
Views: 1,677
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post and no, they are not the uprated engines. just...

and no, they are not the uprated engines. just had to pay extra cash to get the extra weight.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
29th Mar 2002, 02:50
Replies: 23
Views: 1,677
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post It was the max LANDING weight which was...

It was the max LANDING weight which was increased, as that was the problem on the short sectors.. .I havent flown it, but apparently it is a beautiful aircraft. Climbs well, with lovely...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
27th Feb 2002, 23:35
Replies: 12
Views: 185
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post Fact:Ansett was never going to be financially...

Fact:Ansett was never going to be financially viable.It does'nt need a rocket scientist or a graduate from the Harvard School of Economics to figure that Ansett was a dud.I know this is now written...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Feb 2002, 15:36
Replies: 43
Views: 1,033
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post A quote from Actarus "I'll still put my...

A quote from Actarus

"I'll still put my money on a TESNA start"

To those out there willing to take a punt,(like all those creditors),then i am sure R.Waterhouse would have the TESNA deal at...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Feb 2002, 08:18
Replies: 45
Views: 582
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post How's this for lawyerspeak. . Ansett's lawyers...

How's this for lawyerspeak. . Ansett's lawyers admitted in court yesterday the airline's struggle to return to the air was in "considerable potential controversy".. . Being the layman that i am,i...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
1st Feb 2002, 08:08
Replies: 12
Views: 388
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post So,they did not even have the new aircraft to...

So,they did not even have the new aircraft to start on Feb 1st.They could'nt organise a chook raffle.If FLEW were fair dinkum then none of this nonsense would continue.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
30th Jan 2002, 07:12
Replies: 27
Views: 201
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post This is a stitch up surely.The creditors should...

This is a stitch up surely.The creditors should have voted for liquidation,on the knowledge,that a sale was not yet finalised.Another thirty days they say.They also said they would be ready with a...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
21st Dec 2001, 10:19
Replies: 101
Views: 1,528
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post I don't know if any of you have walked through an...

I don't know if any of you have walked through an Ansett terminal recently.There is tumbleweed blowing through the foyer.How do you change that overnight,you don't.Unless AN II can offer something QF...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
21st Dec 2001, 09:06
Replies: 101
Views: 1,528
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post LAME,surely you jest.If any thing that needs to...

LAME,surely you jest.If any thing that needs to be "taken out and shot" ,then it is the ACCC and the nonsense of competition policy.I cringe every time Alan Fels is on the telly rabbiting on about...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
21st Dec 2001, 08:44
Replies: 101
Views: 1,528
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post Ansett will not survive.If it could'nt turn a...

Ansett will not survive.If it could'nt turn a profit in the last 10 years with a 40% market share,then someone tell me how it will perform with a forecast 20%.It is up against a very aggresive QF....
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
20th Dec 2001, 03:52
Replies: 101
Views: 1,528
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post I think you are all getting a little excited...

I think you are all getting a little excited about Ansett becoming another major player.I am yet to see any of the glossy new aeroplanes that will plough the skies.From my understanding they are...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
14th Dec 2001, 08:18
Replies: 45
Views: 615
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post I do not believe Qantas will use their current...

I do not believe Qantas will use their current mainline personel to crew AA.The whole purpose of AA was based around a cost saving model.How do they possibly get the current crew to accept a...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th Dec 2001, 03:48
Replies: 45
Views: 615
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post Impulse is not short of type rated crew.As you...

Impulse is not short of type rated crew.As you well know they have a lot of '89ers and no shortage of available pilots on the market.Facilities for training are provided by the mother company,and it...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th Dec 2001, 02:54
Replies: 45
Views: 615
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Post Impulse have the wage structure and flexible...

Impulse have the wage structure and flexible rosters that Qantas dream of (quote:Geoff Dixon 7:30 report 11/12/01).If you believe management will go through a protracted negotiation with mainline...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th Dec 2001, 01:24
Replies: 45
Views: 615
Posted By Loco's Smoko

Wink Impulse To Crew Australian Airlines

I have it on good authority that Impulse will be providing the crews for the the "Budget" Australian Airlines. It has been decided that the low cost operation will be the best way to avoid the...
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