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Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2024, 16:33
Replies: 35
Views: 15,058
Posted By Verbal Kint

Why don’t they do CAT 3B? I don’t know - very...

Why don’t they do CAT 3B? I don’t know - very rarely required on the line, & something else to have to train I guess. They do CAT 3A though.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2024, 15:19
Replies: 35
Views: 15,058
Posted By Verbal Kint

UAL doesn’t do Cat 3B on the 737. None of the...

UAL doesn’t do Cat 3B on the 737. None of the NG’s have a HUD. A handful of the MAX’s do. It’s not approved for use and is being progressively removed from those aircraft.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Feb 2024, 03:21
Replies: 54
Views: 23,427
Posted By Verbal Kint

$15000 USD annual property tax would be...

$15000 USD annual property tax would be extraordinarily expensive for 1300 sq ft anywhere in the US. Definitely not the norm.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Feb 2024, 21:04
Replies: 54
Views: 23,427
Posted By Verbal Kint

Out of curiosity, how big is your place in HK?

Out of curiosity, how big is your place in HK?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Feb 2024, 14:58
Replies: 6
Views: 3,092
Posted By Verbal Kint

Let me guess Makiko:- you found yourself in the...

Let me guess Makiko:- you found yourself in the backseat sitting next to one of the many CX refugees now at QF, & need ammunition to assert your superior S/O hours and therefore right to 1st dibs of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Feb 2024, 14:22
Replies: 54
Views: 23,427
Posted By Verbal Kint

Depends where you live. Most pilots are in...

Depends where you live.

Most pilots are in the 24 - 35% federal tax bracket. Many choose to live in states with no state income tax - especially with ‘gateway’ contracts like Atlas etc.

Health...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Feb 2024, 14:58
Replies: 73
Views: 27,501
Posted By Verbal Kint

Only the 350 has auto emergency descent. The...

Only the 350 has auto emergency descent. The 777,747 & 330 don’t.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jan 2024, 20:44
Replies: 15
Views: 2,407
Posted By Verbal Kint

From memory, all the CX 350’s & most of the 330’s...

From memory, all the CX 350’s & most of the 330’s have it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Dec 2023, 23:23
Replies: 41
Views: 8,842
Posted By Verbal Kint

I remember it was fairly difficult to do 1:20...

I remember it was fairly difficult to do 1:20 SYD/MEL with a 15 min taxi to 34R.
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2023, 17:00
Replies: 445
Views: 128,230
Posted By Verbal Kint

The SOPs are a framework- they’re great 99% of...

The SOPs are a framework- they’re great 99% of the time but they can’t possibly account for every possible scenario. I wouldn’t have any problem defending to the CP why I willingly violated ‘no...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2023, 16:27
Replies: 445
Views: 128,230
Posted By Verbal Kint

My big takeaway is that ATC prefer LOTS of...

My big takeaway is that ATC prefer LOTS of warning. The ‘charted visuals’ are broadcast on the ATIS, so DLH had lots of time to prepare/make their request. Yes - would have been better to sit up in...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2023, 15:19
Replies: 445
Views: 128,230
Posted By Verbal Kint

The second YouTube clip has a good explanation of...

The second YouTube clip has a good explanation of SFO procedures from the ATC perspective. ATC are most definitely able to provide the full ILS approach, but (1) they need advance warning, and (2)...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2023, 03:24
Replies: 445
Views: 128,230
Posted By Verbal Kint

Bloggs, I’ve done the approach countless...

Bloggs,

I’ve done the approach countless times in the 737, & a few times in the 350. It’s not complicated, & Salivi/Airman have described it well. LNAV/VNAV it all the way (or FLS on the bus). On...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2023, 16:05
Replies: 127
Views: 45,035
Posted By Verbal Kint

We filed an alternate on every single flight....

We filed an alternate on every single flight. Typically Batam for Singapore, occasionally KL. But whether your fuel policy requires you to carry an alternate (SQ, CX etc) or holding fuel in lieu (Aus...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2023, 19:08
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

You’re a bit of a tool Makiko. Folks want...

You’re a bit of a tool Makiko.

Folks want info. about QF recruitment, and the best you can do is deflect conversation and ridicule US opportunities when your straw man argument proves you know...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2023, 15:11
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

18 Aussies at United that I know of. And a whole...

18 Aussies at United that I know of. And a whole bunch flowing from the regionals or coming from Frontier, Spirit etc …
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2023, 20:12
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

Yeah sorry to hijack your thread, Sandy. I won’t...

Yeah sorry to hijack your thread, Sandy. I won’t write anything more after this.

But Makiko, it’s kinda fun being gaslighted with hearsay & factual inaccuracies by an SO who probably hadn’t learnt...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2023, 16:24
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

Makiko, Wrong again: 1. First CX DEFO’s...

Makiko,

Wrong again:

1. First CX DEFO’s joined Jan 07, on COS99. My 1st group certificate from CX showed 173K. My last from QF showed 156K. By my math, that’ s less.

2. Interest in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2023, 13:42
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

Well since you’re speculating:- I joined as...

Well since you’re speculating:-

I joined as a COS99 DEFO. My 1st Yr pay was notably better than 7th Yr pay as a 767 FO in my final year at QF. Still based in Oz. Different story for later DEFOs on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Aug 2023, 05:39
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

The US is not everyone’s cup of tea, so I...

The US is not everyone’s cup of tea, so I understand your strong preference to live in Australia.

The disparity between top US & Australian airlines has little to do with affordability - look at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2023, 18:56
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

15 years at another foreign major in between.

15 years at another foreign major in between.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2023, 17:20
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

Unfortunately T&C’s in Australia have gone...

Unfortunately T&C’s in Australia have gone nowhere. The reasons why have been discussed elsewhere (lack of a strong over-arching union, small industry & therefore lack of options etc … ).

But for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Aug 2023, 16:49
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,691,012
Posted By Verbal Kint

I left Qantas as a 767 FO in 2006 & now work for...

I left Qantas as a 767 FO in 2006 & now work for United.

There’s absolutely no comparison between working for a major over here, & what is available back home.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2023, 17:40
Replies: 52
Views: 35,441
Posted By Verbal Kint

A handfull of CX pilots claimed section 23AG (?)...

A handfull of CX pilots claimed section 23AG (?) exemption and got sprung. The practice was not widespread, and most CX/KA Oz commuters did so for years - even decades - whilst remaining in the ATO’s...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2023, 14:52
Replies: 52
Views: 35,441
Posted By Verbal Kint

But how would their tax position be any different...

But how would their tax position be any different to those CX/KA folks who commuted home to Oz for years?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2023, 01:01
Replies: 295
Views: 98,546
Posted By Verbal Kint

Inflating pay is less of a thing in the US - the...

Inflating pay is less of a thing in the US - the general rule is annual pay = hourly rate x 1000, without working a bunch of extra days, nor milking overtime. I’ve worked maybe 4 extra days this...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Jun 2023, 03:49
Replies: 86
Views: 35,717
Posted By Verbal Kint

According to The Townsville Refueller: RTO @...

According to The Townsville Refueller:

RTO @ 125 kts due PFD airspeed indication blank/incorrect.

Small fire in #9 wheel assy taxiing to gate.

ISM overhead pilot discussions re: handling of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jun 2023, 16:58
Replies: 25
Views: 13,412
Posted By Verbal Kint

It’s strange returnees would say that, when the...

It’s strange returnees would say that, when the Boeing CP said at a recent Fleet Forum “if any of you have a decent job offer with another airline, take it as there will be no chance of this place...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2023, 17:46
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,333
Posted By Verbal Kint

No E3’s where Kenny works.

No E3’s where Kenny works.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Jan 2021, 11:07
Replies: 193
Views: 95,754
Posted By Verbal Kint

Well, if commuting to DB or Tung Chung is your...

Well, if commuting to DB or Tung Chung is your thing!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jan 2021, 01:25
Replies: 193
Views: 95,754
Posted By Verbal Kint

And most Airbus flights aren’t carrying cabin...

And most Airbus flights aren’t carrying cabin crew or pax either.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2021, 08:17
Replies: 150
Views: 45,509
Posted By Verbal Kint

Well said D. I concur with your statements.

Well said D. I concur with your statements.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2020, 05:17
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,081,712
Posted By Verbal Kint

Was chatting to an ex-QF 767 FO the other day -...

Was chatting to an ex-QF 767 FO the other day - now an A330/A350 Captain here in HK. As he described QF vs CX:

“Same sh!t, different airline. Cathay continuously undermines T&Cs by unilaterally...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th May 2019, 05:06
Replies: 20
Views: 18,377
Posted By Verbal Kint

MM, Not to detract from the sentiment of...

MM,

Not to detract from the sentiment of your post, but I’d suggest the reason the Airbus is over-represented in the scab ranks presently is due to it being the fleet in greatest need of trainers....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th May 2019, 13:50
Replies: 10
Views: 7,975
Posted By Verbal Kint

I’d be interested to hear peoples’ views of...

I’d be interested to hear peoples’ views of LifeFlight/CareFlight too.
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