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Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2022, 11:46
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,145,266
Posted By slate100

The first casualty of war is not truth, but...

The first casualty of war is not truth, but rather Ukrainians with lisps...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Nov 2020, 07:07
Replies: 25
Views: 16,526
Posted By slate100

He could easily have been in debt $150,000 to...

He could easily have been in debt $150,000 to $200,000 USD, and every month the interest compounds.

For an average Filipino, that is an absolutely earth shattering sum of money.

A "good" job...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Nov 2020, 02:48
Replies: 25
Views: 16,526
Posted By slate100

The greed really set in at Vietjet. There are a...

The greed really set in at Vietjet. There are a group of internal workers in the training department and their "friends" who act as intermediaries (basically "agents" in a way) who are getting quite...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Nov 2020, 09:53
Replies: 25
Views: 16,526
Posted By slate100

The total cost for Vietjet is around $200,000 USD...

The total cost for Vietjet is around $200,000 USD for foreigners. It could be less if you went to a CAAV approved flying school for your CPL and IR.

The current batch of VJ cadets who bought their...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Nov 2020, 11:46
Replies: 25
Views: 16,526
Posted By slate100

Are you referring to BAA? They were linked to...

Are you referring to BAA? They were linked to ATrans to deliver P2F pilots to Vietjet, among other agencies and individuals who had the right "connections" with people inside the Vietjet training...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Nov 2020, 12:40
Replies: 25
Views: 16,526
Posted By slate100

Are you referring to the Vietjet P2F pilots...

Are you referring to the Vietjet P2F pilots taking selfies of themselves stuck outside of Vietnam? They're sitting at home waiting for Vietjet to drop the axe on them...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Nov 2020, 10:45
Replies: 25
Views: 16,526
Posted By slate100

The Vietnamese border is closed to foreigners. So...

The Vietnamese border is closed to foreigners. So how is $10,000 going to change that?

Everything about Vietnam is corrupt and dysfunctional. It's a 3rd world country; that's just how they roll.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Oct 2020, 10:04
Replies: 10
Views: 5,305
Posted By slate100

Why? Because you're going to take spy pictures...

Why? Because you're going to take spy pictures with your iPhone?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jul 2020, 14:55
Replies: 9
Views: 7,285
Posted By slate100

The amount is true if you're a foreigner....

The amount is true if you're a foreigner. (Vietjet Fee + Agent Fee + CAAV fee + Interview fee + A320 TR Cost).

If you're a Vietnamese, the price is different.

And aviation is not over. In a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Jul 2020, 09:08
Replies: 9
Views: 7,285
Posted By slate100

There are a lot of extremely rich people in Asia....

There are a lot of extremely rich people in Asia. Most are poor or sorta middle, but for a minority $200,000 is pocket change.

If you factor in the cost of your basic PPL/CPL/ME IR, and say it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Jul 2020, 08:15
Replies: 9
Views: 7,285
Posted By slate100

VietJet is about $200,000 USD including the cost...

VietJet is about $200,000 USD including the cost of your TR and the $20,000 the CAAV wants for a Vietnamese license if you didn't go to one of their approved schools.

I don't know what the total...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Apr 2020, 11:45
Replies: 10
Views: 2,594
Posted By slate100

Self sponsored is risky. No one knows where the...

Self sponsored is risky. No one knows where the industry will be in 2 years. There's a reasonable chance it could still be pretty bad for pilot hiring. It will take a long time to mop up the current...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Mar 2020, 10:46
Replies: 103
Views: 46,839
Posted By slate100

The vaccine is 12 to 18 months away based on...

The vaccine is 12 to 18 months away based on every expert I've read.

After that, it's going to be a slowwwww recovery for the travel and tourism sector.

My money is on 4 to 5 years before...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Mar 2020, 08:45
Replies: 103
Views: 46,839
Posted By slate100

British scientists are now saying that forced...

British scientists are now saying that forced suppression and social distancing will be required until a vaccine is developed. That could be 12 to 18 months away.

This will spell the end for the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Mar 2020, 03:50
Replies: 13
Views: 14,432
Posted By slate100

Look at the VietJet thread for what you can...

Look at the VietJet thread for what you can expect. I can guarantee you the final price (assuming the whole thing isn't a fraud from the start), will end up being way more than 87,000 usd.
...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Dec 2019, 12:08
Replies: 14
Views: 5,702
Posted By slate100

Putting Props full forward to slow the plane down

On approach, you can put your props full forward to slow the plane down (like an airbrake sorta).

Can somehow explain the theory behind how this works?

Putting the props full forward at say 220...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jul 2019, 15:31
Replies: 26
Views: 14,361
Posted By slate100

A320 Engine Fire at VR

I'm wondering about this scenario in an A320...

Engine fire at Vr.
400 feet you run the ECAM action and you secure the engine.

But... let's assume the engine fire does not go out. The light...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jun 2019, 14:38
Replies: 16
Views: 4,908
Posted By slate100

Landing A320 on very wet runway

So the runway is very wet, and you want to plant the 320 firmly onto the runway to avoid hydroplanning.

What's your technique for planting the 320 firmly on runway? Flare less? Thrust to idle...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2019, 03:40
Replies: 2
Views: 3,612
Posted By slate100

A320 Flare Mode

People say that the reason the 320 will automatically start pitching the nose down at 30 feet RA is to force the pilot to flare.

But I still don't see the reason for forcing the pilot to manually...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th May 2019, 09:25
Replies: 24
Views: 32,217
Posted By slate100

Which is it? Avoid possible hail by 40 NM...

Which is it?

Avoid possible hail by 40 NM upwind or 20 NM upwind?
Forum: Tech Log
27th Mar 2019, 07:15
Replies: 9
Views: 3,034
Posted By slate100

A320 Checklist Question

At your company, are you doing "Engine Mode Selector" and "Packs" as "Read-and-do" in the Before Takeoff Checklist below the line?

Or is the PM setting the Engine Mode Selector and Packs as...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Mar 2019, 13:22
Replies: 4
Views: 3,383
Posted By slate100

What did they remove it? That was interesting...

What did they remove it? That was interesting stuff to know.
Forum: Tech Log
25th Mar 2019, 09:32
Replies: 4
Views: 3,383
Posted By slate100

A320 Bus Equipment List - where?

Another question from a total Airbus newb...

I'm looking for the "Bus equipment" list because I want to know what power the outflow valves.

I can't seem to find it in my FCOM.

Did Airbus...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2019, 09:21
Replies: 14
Views: 7,497
Posted By slate100

A320 Gear Retraction

The A320 won't let you extend the gear above 250 knots thanks to the safety valve which cuts off the hydraulic supply when above this speed.

But what about raising the gear? Other than the...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2019, 00:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,586
Posted By slate100

There should be standard phraseology for almost...

There should be standard phraseology for almost everything.

If you're dealing with ICAO English 5 or 6 level pilots sure it's not such a big deal.

But what if the guy beside you is only an ICAO...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2019, 10:12
Replies: 179
Views: 287,702
Posted By slate100

I've read the Boeing and Airbus public stats that...

I've read the Boeing and Airbus public stats that Asia will need some obscene number of pilots over the coming years.

I'm pretty sure Boeing and Airbus just pull those numbers out their ass.
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Mar 2019, 12:52
Replies: 4
Views: 5,860
Posted By slate100

A320 Family Fight Instructor Media Latest Verison

I have V1.21 of the "A320 Family Flight Instructor Media - V04"

Issued 14 Nov 2012.

Is this the latest version?
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2019, 04:04
Replies: 45
Views: 20,642
Posted By slate100

A320 - Feet position for taxi and TO

I couldn't find any reference in the FCOM/FCTM unless I missed it, but where does Airbus want our feet to be for Takeoff and Taxiing.

Fully on the pedals or heals on the floor?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
6th Feb 2019, 06:10
Replies: 0
Views: 995
Posted By slate100

FlySmart App -extract PDFs

Anyone know how to extract PDF's from the Airbus FlySmart app.

Those files must be stored locally on the iPad somewhere... but where?
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2019, 12:43
Replies: 6
Views: 9,660
Posted By slate100

A320 CVR Test Loudspeaker Off

Why does the Loudspeaker need to be fully off when doing the CVR test?
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2019, 13:36
Replies: 36
Views: 7,837
Posted By slate100

I appreciate all that, but I'm looking for a...

I appreciate all that, but I'm looking for a specific reference in the FCTM/FCOM where it explicitly states that you would say "QNH" in front of the value. My instructor was adamant about saying QNH,...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2019, 11:52
Replies: 36
Views: 7,837
Posted By slate100

A320 Checklist Questions

1. Why is "After Takeoff /Climb" checklist written that way?

Does Airbus intend us to say "After Takeoff Climb Checklist"?


2. Parking Brake As Required

Does Airbus want us to say "Set" or...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Nov 2018, 02:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,342
Posted By slate100

Blocked Ears and Leave of Absence for Colds

Looking at moving into the jet world from Cessna's and I'm scared of one thing.

Often, but not always, if I fly as a passenger on a jet, I'll get an ear blocked up on descent --even if I don't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2018, 06:32
Replies: 0
Views: 812
Posted By slate100

A320 Initial Type Rating - Your Experience

Hi,
I'm going to be starting an A320 type rating soon.
I'm curious to know what your experiences were like when you did the A320 (initial rating).

Which is harder? The oral exam or the check...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Mar 2018, 06:52
Replies: 14
Views: 4,098
Posted By slate100

Try Pilot Assist Pro: www.pilotassistpro.com...

Try Pilot Assist Pro:

www.pilotassistpro.com (https://www.pilotassistpro.com)

It does a lot of that stuff.
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