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14th Feb 2024, 09:49
Replies: 81
Views: 31,473
Posted By clear to land

They have new management, no requirement to keep...

They have new management, no requirement to keep the money ‘in country’ like UAE, so can’t say never. They could crew an entire base with experienced pilots from EK/EY with no training liability...
13th Sep 2020, 18:03
Replies: 129
Views: 47,863
Posted By clear to land

The -900 is the official designation of what...

The -900 is the official designation of what everyone calls the 'X'. To date only the Test Pilots have flown it.
10th Sep 2020, 15:44
Replies: 129
Views: 47,863
Posted By clear to land

As a TRI/TRE on the 777 with more than a few...

As a TRI/TRE on the 777 with more than a few years experience on type (all Models except the -900) this is definitely how 'NOT ' to do it. If anyone was silly enough to do this during a check it...
17th Apr 2020, 12:14
Replies: 47
Views: 6,057
Posted By clear to land

Absolutely. Please post and then Members-if...

Absolutely. Please post and then Members-if concerned-can address the issue with the Executive.
30th Nov 2018, 16:57
Replies: 62
Views: 17,996
Posted By clear to land

Come on over-just realise that things are very...

Come on over-just realise that things are very different. There is a belief in Australia that they know everything about aviation. It is an entrenched belief. Anyone who has flown overseas is...
Forum: Middle East
11th Oct 2018, 09:17
Replies: 123
Views: 94,799
Posted By clear to land

RK: A Captain in under 3 years AND 300k. I was...

RK: A Captain in under 3 years AND 300k. I was unaware that the US Legacy Carriers were offering <3yrs command on a wide body to new hires (an MD Captain does not make 300k). Then again so were my...
20th Jul 2018, 13:23
Replies: 134
Views: 89,495
Posted By clear to land

Engineer who signed Pre-Flight complete-Fail, CM...

Engineer who signed Pre-Flight complete-Fail, CM who did (did not) do walk around-Fail-or possibly procedures leading to them to expect to see Pitot Covers-then it should be like a steering bypass...
Forum: Middle East
29th Jun 2018, 04:03
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,477,277
Posted By clear to land

That's is it in a nutshell-once the minimum...

That's is it in a nutshell-once the minimum experience requirements are met it is attitude and application. If the standard is met then the Upgrade will be achieved. My experience here is most of the...
21st Jun 2018, 05:19
Replies: 37
Views: 26,818
Posted By clear to land

That is one of the realities the Industry has to...

That is one of the realities the Industry has to face-that being an Instructor must be recognised as critical and remunerated accordingly. As a TRI/TRE I receive a Training Allowance of $USD2800 pm...
Forum: Middle East
4th May 2018, 03:26
Replies: 134
Views: 80,278
Posted By clear to land

I don't really understand why there are continued...

I don't really understand why there are continued references to the US American Legacy carriers-only US Citizens/Green Card holders are eligible to even apply let alone get accepted! That effectively...
23rd Apr 2018, 05:10
Replies: 519
Views: 138,099
Posted By clear to land

They wouldn't need a 457 visa for more than a few...

They wouldn't need a 457 visa for more than a few very experienced pilots in the M/E who would be happy to take a D8 Command in BNE and not be looking to run away to a jet job at the first...
26th Mar 2018, 16:15
Replies: 34
Views: 19,790
Posted By clear to land

Lifestyle choice for sure-if you don't need any...

Lifestyle choice for sure-if you don't need any personal satisfaction from your flying 'job' or no professional ambition and have outside interests/family etc then I guess it works for some. Can't...
17th Mar 2018, 16:43
Replies: 1,212
Views: 814,126
Posted By clear to land

Bereal-doesnt matter what your background or...

Bereal-doesnt matter what your background or experience- to fly in EASA land (except for a potential 12 month validation) you need to complete an EASA Licence which is all 14 Theory examinations,...
5th Mar 2018, 04:17
Replies: 158
Views: 51,627
Posted By clear to land

Whats wrong with Japs? My father fought the Japs...

Whats wrong with Japs? My father fought the Japs in Burma. I have had the privilege to meet men who were prisoners of the Japs on the Burma Railway. They will always be Japs, just like we are...
4th Mar 2018, 14:01
Replies: 23
Views: 21,450
Posted By clear to land

OK I will be more specific-no one else (that I am...

OK I will be more specific-no one else (that I am aware of) specifies it on an Instrument Rating using that terminology. The generic term Instrument Rating is what is commonly used.
4th Mar 2018, 04:07
Replies: 23
Views: 21,450
Posted By clear to land

The only country in the world to use such...

The only country in the world to use such terminology-must be correct! Australian 'uniqueness' again!!!!
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2018, 14:47
Replies: 31
Views: 15,088
Posted By clear to land

Ex-military Helo now a B777 TRE in the sandpit....

Ex-military Helo now a B777 TRE in the sandpit. $USD21k (inc accomodation) per month plus school fees paid and another 2.3k into Provident. No its nowhere near as much fun but I push a button and...
4th Feb 2018, 17:09
Replies: 199
Views: 74,871
Posted By clear to land

We can't launch today-we are still Briefing for...

We can't launch today-we are still Briefing for the Pre-Launch ! ;)
Forum: Middle East
12th Jan 2018, 03:50
Replies: 514
Views: 412,459
Posted By clear to land

Comparing with the past is not appropriate. The...

Comparing with the past is not appropriate. The aircraft were smaller with less energy (most still are). The crews were not as tired-had not crossed as many time zones. The crews probably flew into...
8th Jan 2018, 08:01
Replies: 1,212
Views: 814,126
Posted By clear to land

My reference to interested pilot's returning to...

My reference to interested pilot's returning to Australia wasn't to QF -or VA mainline- If they have enough upgradeable candidates then of course they should be offered an opportunity to upgrade...
7th Jan 2018, 07:43
Replies: 1,212
Views: 814,126
Posted By clear to land

There is also the curse/gift depending on...

There is also the curse/gift depending on perspective of Seniority and the protected workshop it creates. It serves primarily in benefit of the employer by creating a captive workforce-until the...
4th Jan 2018, 12:14
Replies: 1,212
Views: 814,126
Posted By clear to land

I consider myself fairly au fait with the current...

I consider myself fairly au fait with the current contracts in China. I have seen nothing like $700k. Why aren't AFAP, AIPA and VIPA attacking this disinformation?:ugh:
2nd Jan 2018, 13:18
Replies: 17
Views: 2,987
Posted By clear to land

If memory serves me correctly the Kiowas had a...

If memory serves me correctly the Kiowas had a Longranger rotor and transmission- but it was 20 years ago.......
23rd Dec 2017, 13:29
Replies: 12
Views: 6,903
Posted By clear to land

If you don't want it to happen I would suggest-as...

If you don't want it to happen I would suggest-as a first step-getting an IFALPA Ban put on such that individuals who apply can be suitably described. No ban would indicate there is no problem...
Forum: Middle East
12th Dec 2017, 10:33
Replies: 15
Views: 5,321
Posted By clear to land

OKC-some national regulators require a pilot to...

OKC-some national regulators require a pilot to have an independent timepiece with a sweep second hand (at least that was the case when I learned!). Having said that I too am bemused by some of the...
14th Oct 2017, 05:36
Replies: 1,212
Views: 814,126
Posted By clear to land

Quality is NOT in ab-initio programs. When you...

Quality is NOT in ab-initio programs. When you find pilots arriving for training expecting to be spoon fed, who have been flying jets previously not being able to compute a descent profile without...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Oct 2017, 07:45
Replies: 8
Views: 4,534
Posted By clear to land

ATC is part of ATS-Air Traffic Services. They may...

ATC is part of ATS-Air Traffic Services. They may NEVER make an operational decision for you-that is ALWAYS the crews prerogative. If they say Clearance not available and you need it guess what -you...
10th Sep 2017, 17:01
Replies: 27
Views: 9,428
Posted By clear to land

Ok Bloggs I was guilty of assuming that it would...

Ok Bloggs I was guilty of assuming that it would be apparent that capacity was only available after the aircraft was in some semblance of control-I guess I didn't spell it out though. From personal...
9th Sep 2017, 11:16
Replies: 27
Views: 9,428
Posted By clear to land

By definition severe turbulence means that the...

By definition severe turbulence means that the pilot is not in control of the aircraft so if you have the capacity to make a radio call then Mayday is the appropriate one-you can't be out of control...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Aug 2017, 15:16
Replies: 6
Views: 4,607
Posted By clear to land

The EDFP's are more than capable of supplying...

The EDFP's are more than capable of supplying fuel flow for a G/A with the assistance of suction feed. Cavitation only becomes a problem (on the 777) if you are above 38000'. The threat of the pumps...
Forum: Middle East
27th Aug 2017, 13:25
Replies: 26
Views: 20,720
Posted By clear to land

Fuel-off-nearly 12 years ago when I joined my sim...

Fuel-off-nearly 12 years ago when I joined my sim partner and I had cumulative experience exceeding 22000hrs. My intake (of 6) had cumulative experience of 50000hrs-do you see the difference?
25th Aug 2017, 04:26
Replies: 63
Views: 30,949
Posted By clear to land

Wow-after an initial -maybe-dozen a WHOLE extra...

Wow-after an initial -maybe-dozen a WHOLE extra 10-20 airframes-I am sure that AB and Boeing will have their R&D teams burning through the overtime. The B77L can easily accomplish SYD-GIG BTW. Having...
14th Aug 2017, 15:32
Replies: 19
Views: 3,892
Posted By clear to land

Bose QC with Harmony U-flymic (google)-much...

Bose QC with Harmony U-flymic (google)-much cheaper and more comfortable than 'aviation' headsets. Work great in the Triple.
9th Aug 2017, 08:56
Replies: 4
Views: 2,269
Posted By clear to land

Still operated as above on Aus services. US...

Still operated as above on Aus services. US differs in that Crew A operate out, Crew B operate back. GIG-EZE is done the same as Aus-NZ.
Forum: Middle East
6th Aug 2017, 15:12
Replies: 34
Views: 27,488
Posted By clear to land

At a guess a reason for separation would be 773,...

At a guess a reason for separation would be 773, 77W, 77L, 77-8, 77-9 then throw 78-8/9 in. Then with small (<30 order) would expect a Max of 2 78 Sims so Recurrent Training bottleneck. Way too many...
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