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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2004, 13:08
Replies: 20
Views: 5,119
Posted By bitter balance

I wonder if the events aren't just a little fresh...

I wonder if the events aren't just a little fresh for this post?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2004, 13:06
Replies: 116
Views: 19,342
Posted By bitter balance

I was under the impression that most (all) of...

I was under the impression that most (all) of NAC's pilots were casual. I don't know NT law very well, but I doubt there are unfair dismissal laws for casual workers. These proposed arrangements...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2004, 13:46
Replies: 18
Views: 3,115
Posted By bitter balance

BankAngle50 - Aussie individuals and companies do...

BankAngle50 - Aussie individuals and companies do have reciprocal rights to operate in NZ. Whether they would want to or not is for a different thread ;)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2004, 01:54
Replies: 23
Views: 5,651
Posted By bitter balance

The 757 is by all accounts a fantastic machine. ...

The 757 is by all accounts a fantastic machine. Apparently extremely reliable with excellent performance. The problem is when it comes to paying for them. High capital cost (Over $US200K a month),...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2004, 03:20
Replies: 23
Views: 5,651
Posted By bitter balance

Have a look around for how many 757Fs are...

Have a look around for how many 757Fs are available in the market place. I think there is a conversion slot mid next year - bring your own airframe. Have a look at how many 146QTs are available in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th May 2004, 13:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,346
Posted By bitter balance

Fartsock - where did the 50% figure come from?

Fartsock - where did the 50% figure come from?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th May 2004, 14:14
Replies: 36
Views: 4,581
Posted By bitter balance

Most (all?) insurance claims of this type require...

Most (all?) insurance claims of this type require a copy of the report to ATSB to be attached. On that basis I think ATSB and CASA would be aware.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2004, 02:53
Replies: 18
Views: 2,140
Posted By bitter balance

I recall another airline exec in Oz saying a...

I recall another airline exec in Oz saying a couple of years ago that they had $1B in cash reserve. Not saying VB will go the way of that carrier but you have to be careful listening to beancounters...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2004, 13:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,634
Posted By bitter balance

Apparently a number of people have asked about...

Apparently a number of people have asked about the purchase price of the 146 freighters and are still in shock. Particularly on the hard line being driven by KM. I suppose it comes down to would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2004, 11:01
Replies: 23
Views: 3,737
Posted By bitter balance

Timee, QF made it clear at the time that 94% was...

Timee, QF made it clear at the time that 94% was unsustainable and unenconomical given the resourcing available. We all recall the line in the sand quote. I don't think the drop from 94% to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2004, 16:04
Replies: 23
Views: 3,737
Posted By bitter balance

G'day Kap M, point far from proven. BG would...

G'day Kap M, point far from proven. BG would have appointed a deputy (or assistant/stand in etc) to act in his place in his absence. The position of CEO doesn't just stop because the officeholder...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2004, 07:51
Replies: 23
Views: 3,737
Posted By bitter balance

Kap M, BG used to say the idea came from...

Kap M, BG used to say the idea came from jumpseating with Aussie pilots at VExpress - he said this at a business breakfast anyway. Was told later that this was a bit of spin doctoring on behalf of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Apr 2004, 04:54
Replies: 68
Views: 9,886
Posted By bitter balance

Spinout, I'd say the enormous cost of doing...

Spinout, I'd say the enormous cost of doing business in Europe, not to mention the red tape, would prevent QF from doing that.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2004, 05:31
Replies: 22
Views: 3,816
Posted By bitter balance

jon.pierre, if its true and of immediate concern...

jon.pierre, if its true and of immediate concern then take it through the correct channels. Better still, front HA and tell him you are taking it through the proper channels. This sort of action...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2004, 01:43
Replies: 22
Views: 3,816
Posted By bitter balance

As Stefan says, you can have a crack at him but...

As Stefan says, you can have a crack at him but this sort of crap is way out of line. It could potentially be extremely costly for the culprit. I can't figure out the logic. This sort of crap...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2004, 14:05
Replies: 43
Views: 7,080
Posted By bitter balance

Do some numbers on the $US25m price tag. I'd...

Do some numbers on the $US25m price tag. I'd send your application to somewhere in the US or Europe, I don't think we'll see too many here.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2004, 13:21
Replies: 61
Views: 12,767
Posted By bitter balance

commander a - did you have a snooze during CRM? ...

commander a - did you have a snooze during CRM? If you believe that, then cadets definitely won't contribute to your cockpit. That says more about you than them.

If someone is check and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2004, 00:45
Replies: 61
Views: 12,767
Posted By bitter balance

commander adama, cadets can bring many qualities...

commander adama, cadets can bring many qualities to companies. One of the most refreshing is the lack of negativism and cynicism that you displayed in your last post. :rolleyes:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2004, 14:38
Replies: 68
Views: 9,886
Posted By bitter balance

****su-Tonka: When the alternative is...

****su-Tonka:



When the alternative is putting quality before profit (ie Ansett) perhaps its not such a bad result.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2004, 07:01
Replies: 49
Views: 14,082
Posted By bitter balance

Brisbane - Lord Howe in s/n 008 :ooh: Volunteers...

Brisbane - Lord Howe in s/n 008 :ooh: Volunteers anyone?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2004, 05:19
Replies: 61
Views: 12,767
Posted By bitter balance

MILFhunter: Probably because its hard...

MILFhunter:



Probably because its hard for them to say "we don't like you(generic you - not you personally), you are a ********, you're previous boss is delighted you left and we have someone...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2004, 11:40
Replies: 59
Views: 5,948
Posted By bitter balance

Chimbu: The second part is 100% spot...

Chimbu:



The second part is 100% spot on. The first part doesn't stand up to much scrutiny.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2004, 06:49
Replies: 61
Views: 12,767
Posted By bitter balance

MILFhunter, peeved or not I don't think its fair...

MILFhunter, peeved or not I don't think its fair to take it out on the lady in question. If they have a problem they should talk to the GM or Stan.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2004, 01:12
Replies: 63
Views: 8,629
Posted By bitter balance

Hang on - I though Pete Conrad was working in...

Hang on - I though Pete Conrad was working in Asia. Since when has he been a QF pilot?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Mar 2004, 01:07
Replies: 20
Views: 3,751
Posted By bitter balance

On Track - I wonder if they thought of that, are...

On Track - I wonder if they thought of that, are you available as a consultant? Maybe the company has engineering support from a contract service provider? The aircraft in question apparently had a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2004, 12:51
Replies: 46
Views: 5,206
Posted By bitter balance

On Wed night before the release of the report the...

On Wed night before the release of the report the ATSB put the following out on their "Latest Releases" email list:

MEDIA ALERT - Release of ATSB final investigation report on the Hamilton Island...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2004, 01:38
Replies: 38
Views: 8,035
Posted By bitter balance

Cessna Twins may be up for major modifications

Cessna Twins may be up for major modifications
http://www.ozflight.com.au/news/news.php?id=1680

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently reviewing reported occurrences of wing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2004, 05:48
Replies: 20
Views: 3,751
Posted By bitter balance

What a big news story, an airline cancels a...

What a big news story, an airline cancels a flight due to an aircraft U/S. Has that ever happened before? :rolleyes:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2004, 21:26
Replies: 84
Views: 10,430
Posted By bitter balance

I can't imagine QF is beating the story up behind...

I can't imagine QF is beating the story up behind the scenes at all. I can imagine they are pissing themselves laughing though. It is long standing policy not to comment on other airline's safety...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2004, 12:13
Replies: 25
Views: 6,401
Posted By bitter balance

The next aircraft on the ground after the govt...

The next aircraft on the ground after the govt jet was a charter containing liquor licencing officers. Bit of bad timing! I am not sure but I believe the political angle is that Beattie's new...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2004, 08:43
Replies: 25
Views: 6,401
Posted By bitter balance

HA, this is Beattie being caught in his own...

HA, this is Beattie being caught in his own rules. I agree that it is pretty silly to be carrying on about 1 bottle of wine that was obviously accidently on board for the return trip. Its the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2004, 22:02
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By bitter balance

Perhaps the residents of Launceston could...

Perhaps the residents of Launceston could approach VB to provide more flights? As Q-Tee pointed out QF are a business and if there was a buck in it they (and VB) would ramp up frequency.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Feb 2004, 20:22
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By bitter balance

Can't think of any subsidised jet services in...

Can't think of any subsidised jet services in Qld. I seem to recall a stat that most of Qld's population lives outside of SEQld. That's probably why there are jet ops.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2004, 21:06
Replies: 140
Views: 20,338
Posted By bitter balance

What do you see in that mirror Blueloo?

What do you see in that mirror Blueloo?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2004, 22:19
Replies: 28
Views: 3,014
Posted By bitter balance

NG - VB have an extremely sharp backroom...

NG - VB have an extremely sharp backroom number-crunching team who are as bottom line focussed as QF. They are obviously bloody good. They also have an excellent marketing team who try to convince...
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