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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2020, 01:01
Replies: 1,266
Views: 560,048
Posted By Rudder Sir

I think you may have missed the sarcasm. Of...

I think you may have missed the sarcasm. Of course printing money is not a long term fix, no one would argue it is.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2020, 08:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
Posted By Rudder Sir

If it's similar to the 737, there may be a small...

If it's similar to the 737, there may be a small index within each arc that denotes the exact flap position on that airframe. This is used in the 737 when setting the flap using the alternate system...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2019, 18:36
Replies: 55
Views: 10,227
Posted By Rudder Sir

I think the more pertinent question is, is it...

I think the more pertinent question is, is it safe? There are plenty of actions that may be legal, but are unsafe, or more correctly, not justifiable on a risk basis - your job as PIC is to make...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Nov 2019, 16:21
Replies: 13
Views: 5,605
Posted By Rudder Sir

Wanting to save fuel is not a valid reason for...

Wanting to save fuel is not a valid reason for not running the APU in this scenario, and I'd be very surprised if that's the reason. It doesn't take a rocket surgeon to realise the cost of negative...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2019, 05:45
Replies: 13
Views: 5,605
Posted By Rudder Sir

The only reason this is noteworthy is the bizarre...

The only reason this is noteworthy is the bizarre explanation given by the Qantas spokesperson:

Usually in these circumstances the aircraft would divert to Palmerston North, however this was not...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Aug 2019, 04:53
Replies: 29
Views: 14,031
Posted By Rudder Sir

Same as all the other 787s (or similar) between...

Same as all the other 787s (or similar) between Auckland and South America?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2019, 06:51
Replies: 10
Views: 4,185
Posted By Rudder Sir

Who says they (the owners of the airline) want to...

Who says they (the owners of the airline) want to 'turn a profit'?

In all seriousness though, parity among the various components of the pilot group clearly holds some value for the company, or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2019, 05:53
Replies: 10
Views: 4,185
Posted By Rudder Sir

Close. Touch over 16% total base increase as of...

Close. Touch over 16% total base increase as of this August, half of it (7.8%) backdated to last August.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2019, 22:56
Replies: 47
Views: 12,089
Posted By Rudder Sir

Thanks John for the clarifications and summary. I...

Thanks John for the clarifications and summary. I absolutely agree with your point about risk management, although I'd emphasis (as you've alluded to) that minimum regulatory requirements should not...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2019, 18:10
Replies: 47
Views: 12,089
Posted By Rudder Sir

Sounds like this is just a reproduction of FAR25...

Sounds like this is just a reproduction of FAR25 (or equivalent) certification requirements, in which case the first segment commences at the END of the takeoff procedure (i.e. 35 feet dry/15 feet...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2019, 23:05
Replies: 63
Views: 62,880
Posted By Rudder Sir

There's no such thing as salary sacrifice in NZ -...

There's no such thing as salary sacrifice in NZ - the employee contribution comes out of your net (rather than gross) pay. Your employer super contributions are also taxed (employer superannuation...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2018, 08:46
Replies: 9
Views: 3,122
Posted By Rudder Sir

He's asking why the term 'noPT' is not displayed...

He's asking why the term 'noPT' is not displayed in on the legs between the initial and intermediate fixes.

Firstly, CAA don't publish the NZAIP, but that's semantics.

The reason you don't see...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2015, 16:37
Replies: 275
Views: 179,756
Posted By Rudder Sir

There's none of them left!!!!! btw, a...

There's none of them left!!!!!

btw, a couple of very experienced jet captains recently not only had no problem with the training - they commended it. Possibly helped by the fact that both...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2015, 00:03
Replies: 275
Views: 179,756
Posted By Rudder Sir

For sure - little c big T About half our sim...

For sure - little c big T

About half our sim time is used for training - some of it LOFT, some specific exercises and much of it directed by the pilots. All of the time is aimed at development -...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2015, 21:25
Replies: 275
Views: 179,756
Posted By Rudder Sir

Only if you see sim checks as a bad thing. ...

Only if you see sim checks as a bad thing. Plenty of people look forward to them as a challenge and an opportunity to develop. Remember, Eagle pilots get about the same amount of time in the sim as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2015, 17:22
Replies: 275
Views: 179,756
Posted By Rudder Sir

They have committed to starting all Eagle pilots...

They have committed to starting all Eagle pilots on yes letters, I think between July 15 and July 16. I think there's about 5 of them.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2015, 20:43
Replies: 275
Views: 179,756
Posted By Rudder Sir

Refer to Scon's last post! Perhaps also...

Refer to Scon's last post!

Perhaps also remember there's two sides to every story. Not that I'm defending the old ways of Eagle, but it sounds like some 'attitudes' at play from what you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Feb 2015, 20:29
Replies: 275
Views: 179,756
Posted By Rudder Sir

Aeolus2000BC, you would be surprised how things...

Aeolus2000BC, you would be surprised how things have changed (for the better) since then. Just in time to shut the whole thing down :ugh:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2015, 04:43
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

I was more meaning that the absence of pilots...

I was more meaning that the absence of pilots could have saved the day.

I don't accept that it's difficult to program an aircraft to revert to basic attitude flying when there's a pitot/static...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2015, 03:17
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

Not sure if that was aimed at me, Keg, but I've...

Not sure if that was aimed at me, Keg, but I've never said I'm in support of fully automated aircraft - in fact, I'm a Boeing rather than Airbus man given the choice, but that doesn't stop me...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2015, 02:56
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

Okay, I'll bite - that's a very helpful analysis,...

Okay, I'll bite - that's a very helpful analysis, but perhaps you could elaborate?

You're telling me that if an aircraft was designed to do what pilots are supposed to do in this situation...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2015, 22:32
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

:ugh: The automation didn't fail on AF447, it...

:ugh: The automation didn't fail on AF447, it responded as it was designed to do in an unreliable air data situation (it was designed knowing that there would be two pilots there to deal with this...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2015, 20:47
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

Ahhhhh, one (possibly two) examples of where no...

Ahhhhh, one (possibly two) examples of where no crew would have been better!

Why do people get so hot and bothered about a simple debate? I'd suggest if you can't remove your personal situation...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2015, 19:28
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

IsDon, with respect, I think your comparison of...

IsDon, with respect, I think your comparison of fully-automated aircraft with road vehicles is flawed.

It is far easier to fully-automate an airliner than a car for use on public roads, you only...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2015, 07:25
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

I completely agree - I'm just the messenger in...

I completely agree - I'm just the messenger in this scenario. Good points by all (and sorry for the thread-drift).

You'd think we humans would have learned by now, but we seem to still have this...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2015, 01:24
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

You won't find it published anywhere. Imagine...

You won't find it published anywhere. Imagine the reaction...

Almost all (if not all) of the judgement calls we make could be done away with by putting the appropriate systems in place. I.e....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jan 2015, 20:45
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

I'm guessing you wouldn't be too impressed by...

I'm guessing you wouldn't be too impressed by Airbus' plans for single-pilot airliners within 10 years and unmanned (ground controlled) within 20? :E

It's very true that pilots make their money...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jan 2015, 18:30
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

Some interesting points of view. Just to...

Some interesting points of view.

Just to clarify, I think it's absolutely important to have pilots in certain managerial and advisory roles - but as we all know, being a good pilot doesn't...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jan 2015, 07:03
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

Fair enough Keg, but what I was really getting at...

Fair enough Keg, but what I was really getting at is that all that stuff about who you are and what you do IS essentially the 'product' and therefore, marketing. I.e. it's understanding your...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jan 2015, 05:47
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

Yes, a strategy that has its roots in marketing...

Yes, a strategy that has its roots in marketing and brand management. My point stands, but thanks for the history lesson.

Seeing as we are trading helpful advice - perhaps you could benefit from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2015, 08:27
Replies: 114
Views: 19,630
Posted By Rudder Sir

Some of you pilots should stick to piloting.

There's room for marketing experts on an airline board, even if they have no specific aviation experience. What is the key point of difference between Air NZ and Qantas? Marketing!

This guy is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2014, 07:08
Replies: 1,450
Views: 629,669
Posted By Rudder Sir

Um, I think you need a new accountant. ...

Um, I think you need a new accountant.

You're correct that we can't salary sacrifice for personal expenses, but a business can pay you a reduced gross salary as a way of recouping a business...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Dec 2014, 04:01
Replies: 275
Views: 179,756
Posted By Rudder Sir

Nope, only until Feb 16 - then it's a relatively...

Nope, only until Feb 16 - then it's a relatively steady decline over the next six months.
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