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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2024, 11:11
Replies: 17
Views: 5,855
Posted By prickly

Obviously Nicola never heard of the old adage,...

Obviously Nicola never heard of the old adage, "if it can float, f*** or fly, rent don't buy"
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2024, 10:12
Replies: 1,549
Views: 536,645
Posted By prickly

No , it wasn't the AFAP, it was James Strong,...

No , it wasn't the AFAP, it was James Strong, Peter Abeles and the revengeful Bob Hawke, along with a gaggle of useful idiots.
Hawke set out long before 1989 to bring down the AFAP because of its...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2024, 09:07
Replies: 63
Views: 19,544
Posted By prickly

Taxiing accidents have long been among the least...

Taxiing accidents have long been among the least forgivable and career ending mishaps in the industry. But there can be other dangers.

In my old and now defunct airline the most unacceptable and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Mar 2024, 00:38
Replies: 55
Views: 14,008
Posted By prickly

No refueller can consider themselves experienced...

No refueller can consider themselves experienced until they have filled an MU2 whilst adding Prist.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2024, 09:20
Replies: 54
Views: 32,378
Posted By prickly

As much as I dislike what has happened in the...

As much as I dislike what has happened in the industry you can't blame anyone but the pilots. We saw what happened in '89 and continues today, unity became a thing of the past never to be seen again....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2024, 06:10
Replies: 113
Views: 8,978
Posted By prickly

Using the same logic what was the purpose of the...

Using the same logic what was the purpose of the control check in this case, after all it was all working fine just as the magnetos were before landing. Yeah, carby heat check is important in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Feb 2024, 05:05
Replies: 1,023
Views: 404,125
Posted By prickly

Seriously, no one gives a toss. Enough already!

Seriously, no one gives a toss. Enough already!
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2023, 06:19
Replies: 179
Views: 64,007
Posted By prickly

Is this what Pprune has become, a place for...

Is this what Pprune has become, a place for wannabes, never were-s, and unfulfilled tossers without a life.

This a joke, ......!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Nov 2023, 05:46
Replies: 55
Views: 14,205
Posted By prickly

I wanted to be an astronaut, but they knocked me...

I wanted to be an astronaut, but they knocked me back because I'm overweight, dyslexic , have a chicken tikka and continuous flatulence. Miserable buggers.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Sep 2023, 12:46
Replies: 39
Views: 12,352
Posted By prickly

Under the proposed "same job same pay" bill soon...

Under the proposed "same job same pay" bill soon to be introduced, QF mainline pay was rumoured to drop to the lowest in the Qantas group, not sure which in the group, maybe EFA.
Maybe not since...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Sep 2023, 09:34
Replies: 24
Views: 3,447
Posted By prickly

I'm pretty sure it was Malaysian Airlines that...

I'm pretty sure it was Malaysian Airlines that had a few arrows stuck on the inside cabin lining of their aircraft indicating the direction to Mecca, regardless of the aircraft heading.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2023, 13:01
Replies: 54
Views: 32,378
Posted By prickly

EFA and A330

Is that EFA's first A330 en route SYD to AKL right now
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2023, 06:57
Replies: 105
Views: 19,143
Posted By prickly

I rest my case. Trivia rules. Time for a hobby.

I rest my case. Trivia rules. Time for a hobby.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2023, 05:41
Replies: 105
Views: 19,143
Posted By prickly

Interesting how a firm grip of non essential...

Interesting how a firm grip of non essential trivia is how professionalism is judged these days. The job has become so easy that all reality is lost. Can't imagine anyone getting worked up over...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2023, 05:25
Replies: 39
Views: 9,772
Posted By prickly

I recall the brouhaha after 9-11 when airline...

I recall the brouhaha after 9-11 when airline crew were losing their nail scissors at security and then finally making it to the cockpit where sat the nastiest crash axe ever made.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Jul 2023, 07:01
Replies: 123
Views: 25,595
Posted By prickly

Love to see these clowns do that in China, the...

Love to see these clowns do that in China, the world's greatest polluter, nah too gutless.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jun 2023, 12:49
Replies: 112
Views: 26,741
Posted By prickly

I think this employer trying to defend or justify...

I think this employer trying to defend or justify the amount of $97k as the cost of training a new FO would be very entertaining in court.
A very clear case of exploitation and fraud.

Operators...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2023, 00:30
Replies: 12
Views: 4,102
Posted By prickly

Drifting a little, but out of interest, do long...

Drifting a little, but out of interest, do long or medium haul crews log time in the bunk as flight time.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2023, 23:52
Replies: 98
Views: 85,122
Posted By prickly

My guess is if he had been asking young male...

My guess is if he had been asking young male pilots for similar photos it would be perfectly acceptable to all these virtue signalling posters above.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2023, 23:04
Replies: 41
Views: 8,847
Posted By prickly

No, don't do it. I know thats negative and all...

No, don't do it. I know thats negative and all but for all those "follow your dream" advocates about 10% only achieve that dream and of those its then a love-hate thing for most.
You would not...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2023, 19:58
Replies: 141
Views: 36,041
Posted By prickly

The gap between reality and fantasy is wider than...

The gap between reality and fantasy is wider than I thought, and it's everywhere. Not to mention the debt will be $265,000 after 13 years
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2023, 12:38
Replies: 141
Views: 36,041
Posted By prickly

If I was in the position of hiring a newbie pilot...

If I was in the position of hiring a newbie pilot it certainly wouldn't be one irresponsible enough to run up a $165,000 debt with no or little chance of repaying it in the remainder of their working...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th May 2023, 23:42
Replies: 11
EFA
Views: 5,581
Posted By prickly

Depends what is important to you. If you want...

Depends what is important to you. If you want every weekend, every Christmas, every Easter and every national public holiday off, a relatively quick command opportunity and only want to work between...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th May 2023, 01:28
Replies: 506
Views: 151,221
Posted By prickly

A story I was told once by a then ex-AN pilot...

A story I was told once by a then ex-AN pilot about a certain AN captain who during his initial FO line training on the F27 cranked up the aircraft and taxied to a new position on the tarmac as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2023, 05:06
Replies: 106
Views: 43,162
Posted By prickly

For initial certification all that was needed for...

For initial certification all that was needed for most light twins was to demonstrate a one degree climb gradient at 5,000' PA at ISA with critical engine feathered and at AUW.. Always achieved by...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Mar 2023, 00:42
Replies: 76
Views: 22,812
Posted By prickly

Why are refuellers in Australia always so grumpy...

Why are refuellers in Australia always so grumpy when they are paid well above the norm.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2023, 05:06
Replies: 77
Views: 25,955
Posted By prickly

Anyone who feels ii's OK for cockpit crew to hang...

Anyone who feels ii's OK for cockpit crew to hang around the galley drinking coffee or shooting the breeze with pax in the cabin mid flight is certainly someone I don't want to fly with, ever.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2023, 09:09
Replies: 59
Views: 21,089
Posted By prickly

Jewish piano, not even funny or clever, so for...

Jewish piano, not even funny or clever, so for that reason alone it is offensive. If you want a laugh, listen to Albo banging on about working orstwayans, now thats funny.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2023, 08:50
Replies: 245
Views: 134,761
Posted By prickly

Nah, that was a total financial loss, QF spent...

Nah, that was a total financial loss, QF spent about as much as a new 747 400 to repair the wreck just so they could perpetuate the myth
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Dec 2022, 11:51
Replies: 337
Views: 264,567
Posted By prickly

I notice the FAA -NTSB are still using gender...

I notice the FAA -NTSB are still using gender specific pronouns, marvellous. Here in the land of wasted opportunity, the ATSB now refer to individuals as they, them or their.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Dec 2022, 11:11
Replies: 34
Views: 10,427
Posted By prickly

Mr witwiw, My comments regarding the thread...

Mr witwiw,

My comments regarding the thread starter's enquiry were meant to be generic and applied to any airline anywhere.

But if your close friends are happy at Air Nauru or whatever it's...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Dec 2022, 23:38
Replies: 51
Views: 24,587
Posted By prickly

How would you feel, called out from standby on...

How would you feel, called out from standby on Christmas Eve to go to Azerbaijan for God knows how long, guess thats why they get the big bucks.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2022, 23:07
Replies: 34
Views: 10,427
Posted By prickly

Don't worry about T's and C's or rosters or...

Don't worry about T's and C's or rosters or morale, take the job if you need it, use it as a stepping stone only for something better at the first opportunity. Thats exactly what they will do with...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2022, 03:17
Replies: 56
Views: 18,765
Posted By prickly

I've held a CPL or an ATPL for just on 55 years. ...

I've held a CPL or an ATPL for just on 55 years.
If I want another watch, I'll get another watch. I may not need it, I likely can't justify it, probably can't afford it, but I seriously don't care...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2022, 02:31
Replies: 81
Views: 33,103
Posted By prickly

Too many variables to be able to judge from the...

Too many variables to be able to judge from the lounge room, like speed at the time, engine parameters, aircraft tracking etc. If I had aborted every time something fell out of the forward galley...
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