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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Sep 2023, 22:42
Replies: 3
Views: 2,222
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

In short, I haven't got a job in Australia so...

In short, I haven't got a job in Australia so far. I'm currently back flying in Canada. Whether or not I'll be coming back and looking in AU will depend on a few family factors, but the responses I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2023, 04:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Not a realistic option. Even if I did get an FAA...

Not a realistic option. Even if I did get an FAA license, I'm not eligible for that E2 visa, which means I'd need to go through either the sponsorship channels or the PR visas, which is a minimum...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2023, 23:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Question Getting Back to Flying in Australia

Hey, everyone,

Tought I'd pick some brains on here as to the best way to go about potentially coming back to Australia and getting flying work.

Short background: I originally came to AU in...
Forum: Canada
2nd Apr 2023, 19:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,398
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Based on the TC document here...

Based on the TC document here (https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/licensing-pilots-personnel/flight-crew-licences-permits-ratings/licensing-foreign-pilots), looks like you'd need your logbook, and to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2023, 05:02
Replies: 158
Views: 46,994
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

I mean, flying to remote locations, I get it (a...

I mean, flying to remote locations, I get it (a bit). But what kills me is that these are places which receive planes with 100+ people on them, yet have less weather service than (checks for an...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2023, 16:27
Replies: 158
Views: 46,994
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

I do love how lots of people are ****ting on the...

I do love how lots of people are ****ting on the crew, while this paragraph is in black and white in the report, in the "What ATSB found" section.



For context, I'm currently flying in Canada,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2020, 10:08
Replies: 70
Views: 10,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

In Canada, those would be called "MF" (Mandatory...

In Canada, those would be called "MF" (Mandatory Frequency"), and are a kind of control zone lite. I mentioned in another thread that something along those lines might be a solution appropriate for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2020, 09:01
Replies: 39
Views: 41,639
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

I mean, you'd still be NORDO until you fished out...

I mean, you'd still be NORDO until you fished out the cable and plugged it in. Either way, unlike the corded version, there would be a gap where you're not receiving/transmitting. (I mean, I assumed...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2020, 06:18
Replies: 70
Views: 10,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Class E is transponder airspace. Ergo, if a VFR...

Class E is transponder airspace. Ergo, if a VFR is in there without ADS-B, they are not supposed to be there.

I don't think anyone is saying that class E should be done with no surveillance. What...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2020, 05:20
Replies: 39
Views: 41,639
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Not first hand experience, but from a friend that...

Not first hand experience, but from a friend that got them, it was essentially a Zulu with worse battery life. So, I guess it depends on how much you hate the cords. Also, remember that, if your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2020, 05:00
Replies: 70
Views: 10,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

See and avoid works for VFR traffic in VMC. Which...

See and avoid works for VFR traffic in VMC. Which is why, in the scenario described above, your IFR pickup could only be delivered while you're in VMC.

And, if your argument is valid (that see and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2020, 04:17
Replies: 98
Views: 19,312
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

I would argue it should serve a few purposes. ...

I would argue it should serve a few purposes.

First, it's an identity card, like many workplaces have these days. Basically, a first point of "does this person belong here", quick glance kind of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Mar 2020, 12:00
Replies: 98
Views: 19,312
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Hate to be "that guy" again, but what about this...

Hate to be "that guy" again, but what about this (you'll never guess where this is implemented)

Instead of requiring an ASIC for people who fly the planes, require it for the people meeting these...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2020, 04:10
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

My thoughts exactly (and, similarly to the rest...

My thoughts exactly (and, similarly to the rest of your post). This is why I think, if properly implemented the AFIZ/MBZ/MF zones could be an improvement. Beyond the airspace improvements, they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2020, 09:08
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Arguably, having the middle ground of the AFIZ...

Arguably, having the middle ground of the AFIZ would allow AirServices to increase or re-allocate services more sensibly.

I'm not saying that AirServices will choose to do so, having seen the kind...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2020, 06:02
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

I mean, considering the current system is clearly...

I mean, considering the current system is clearly not working (from my lurking the forums, it seems like it's a recurring topic), doesn't seem like it would be any worse trying it the Canadian way,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2020, 23:17
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

As a software developer on the side (while...

As a software developer on the side (while looking for work - still available for hire, employers!) I think it would be difficult to get that part to work consistently. Just think, voice recognition...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2020, 12:24
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Was there a requirement for staffing of the zone...

Was there a requirement for staffing of the zone (the ones I talk about are considered "Control Zones" for the purpose of the DAH), or was it the case that you had to have a radio?

If there wasn't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2020, 10:53
Replies: 702
Views: 1,832,392
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Coming from another country with similar airspace...

Coming from another country with similar airspace usage vs coverage issues (Canada, for those wondering), it's been absolutely shocking to find out how silly the airspace is here.

It has been...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2020, 01:10
Replies: 13
Views: 3,418
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

If where you're planning to train has lots of...

If where you're planning to train has lots of airports with appropriate approaches at around 15 minutes apart (in a smaller, slower twin), I would say pick the small one, it's going to be cheaper.
...
Forum: Canada
29th Feb 2020, 01:06
Replies: 11
Views: 3,484
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

I think we're saying the same thing - see my...

I think we're saying the same thing - see my "unless the OP is actually applying for the license" bit ("certificate" would have been more clear in FAA land, but I always forget just how "different"...
Forum: Canada
28th Feb 2020, 15:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Short answer, based on a quick reading of the...

Short answer, based on a quick reading of the above, somewhere between 1000-1500 CAD for the written test and flight test for just the CPL. Free for multi-engine (if you're current), and another...
Forum: Canada
28th Feb 2020, 15:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

i don't think that's right. That's only for...

i don't think that's right. That's only for getting the certificate, which is a temporary thing. If you're moving to Canada - or want the Canadian license - you'd probably want the actual conversion...
Forum: Canada
28th Feb 2020, 15:10
Replies: 11
Views: 3,484
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Having had a look at it, it has this fun bit in...

Having had a look at it, it has this fun bit in it:


So, no, no sneaking around the regs, unless you apply for an FAA license based on your hours (instead of as a conversion), but I would imagine...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2020, 14:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,877
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Also, if you're flying a segment of an approach...

Also, if you're flying a segment of an approach in VMC, just load the approach in the GPS, and fly it as if it's only track guidance. (Going direct to the point - ie: 10 NM fix - you want to start...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2020, 12:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,877
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

As a (somewhat pedantic) note, MAPt is not always...

As a (somewhat pedantic) note, MAPt is not always the threshold of the runway.

I can't think of a good example in Australia (since I've yet to fly here commercially, and have only done about 5...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2020, 23:19
Replies: 3
Views: 2,222
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Question Job Search Questions

Hey, everyone,

After getting my license conversion done back in December, I've been actively trying to find work, but seemingly, all I'm hearing is crickets. (I've also been putting out feelers...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2020, 22:31
Replies: 58
Views: 30,139
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Having done that about 7 years ago, I would say...

Having done that about 7 years ago, I would say start with a PPL. Figure out if flying is the thing that captivates you, or if it's the act of observing flight that does it for you. (No shame if it's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2019, 05:31
Replies: 18
Views: 5,401
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

You know... 250-500h minimum jobs flying 210s,...

You know... 250-500h minimum jobs flying 210s, Pipers or other various piston twins that are older than most people that would fly them. Entry level.

I get the airlines advertising for ATPL...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2019, 03:15
Replies: 18
Views: 5,401
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Question ATPL Subjects for CPL Jobs

Hey, everyone,

Haven't been able to find an answer to this particular question anywhere here or the internet, so I figured I'd ask.

What's the reason for lot of the entry- to mid-level jobs...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2019, 03:04
Replies: 17
Views: 6,166
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice....

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice. Especially Aloha_KSA, that was a super helpful post (would probably have taken me even more time to finish the conversions if not for it).

For...
Forum: Canada
6th Aug 2018, 03:29
Replies: 6
Views: 4,592
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

I would say it entirely depends if you're a...

I would say it entirely depends if you're a French or English speaker. And also whether you live near Montreal or Ottawa.

Also, if you're being led to the ATPL programs by their promise of airline...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2018, 21:13
Replies: 17
Views: 6,166
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Fascinating. The typical way to call them here is...

Fascinating. The typical way to call them here is a "ride" for any sort of examination (ie: PPL, CPL, type rating, etc), and "flight" for any non-exam flying (ie, "I just did a flight from Toronto to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2018, 13:26
Replies: 17
Views: 6,166
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Right now, I'm a bit loathe to apply, given that...

Right now, I'm a bit loathe to apply, given that I've already got a "thanks, but no thanks" response from them. Granted, this was to an application that I sent prior to the visa being issued, but,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2018, 02:30
Replies: 17
Views: 6,166
Posted By AlphaVictorFoxtrot

Moving to Australia and finding flying work

Hi, everybody!

I've finally hit a wall of anonymous lurking, and figured I'd ask for some local advice on the topic of transplanting myself from Canada to Australia. It's very likely I'll be...
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