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Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2014, 08:48
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,317,007
Posted By knackeredII

I believe it has been. From CBC: 'Police on...

I believe it has been. From CBC: 'Police on Saturday went to the Kuala Lumpur homes of both the pilot and co-pilot of the missing plane, according to a guard and several local reporters. Authorities...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2014, 06:57
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,317,007
Posted By knackeredII

G-ARVH, you don't have to lecture me on the ins...

G-ARVH, you don't have to lecture me on the ins and outs of fuel planning. I'm well aware of how it works and also a regular operating into Beijing. The point of my question was that if there was a...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2014, 05:34
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,317,007
Posted By knackeredII

I've seen no report or questions re the initial...

I've seen no report or questions re the initial fuel load. Although it may be common to carry more than planned fuel, it would give some idea of intentions if it was significantly different from plan...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Dec 2007, 00:12
Replies: 131
Views: 37,327
Posted By knackeredII

Good to see the two of you took the weekend off...

Good to see the two of you took the weekend off from abusing each other.

Apologies for the above link. It referred to a post on the Malaysian pilot's website supposedly from someone recruiting...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Dec 2007, 10:34
Replies: 131
Views: 37,327
Posted By knackeredII

So are you following this thread? ...

So are you following this thread?

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=303232
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Nov 2007, 06:28
Replies: 76
Views: 15,058
Posted By knackeredII

HSP, you sound very much like a former work mate...

HSP, you sound very much like a former work mate of the person you so vehemently attack here on this forum, and indeed if this is the case, and if you are who I think you are, your own history is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Oct 2007, 13:50
Replies: 60
Views: 5,173
Posted By knackeredII

I truly don't think the public cares. They didn't...

I truly don't think the public cares. They didn't care in '89 and they don't care now!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2007, 08:24
Replies: 115
Views: 23,412
Posted By knackeredII

Don't get too excited about SQ staff travel!...

Don't get too excited about SQ staff travel! It'll be ID75 and they calculate that on the most expensive fare, one usually that no-one pays. It's almost always cheaper to get a ticket from the travel...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Oct 2007, 04:48
Replies: 81
Views: 16,513
Posted By knackeredII

GFTP, The excitement soon wears off when you...

GFTP,

The excitement soon wears off when you find yourself continually asked to moderate your expectations, money wise and lifestyle wise, primarily so that the management can maximize their...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Oct 2007, 08:40
Replies: 34
Views: 8,199
Posted By knackeredII

Note to Management, Sir, i am relieved that...

Note to Management,

Sir, i am relieved that you are maintaining your view of pilots/employees for the long term, as I feel it serves our (the pilots) interests best in the long term if you keep...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Oct 2007, 08:31
Replies: 34
Views: 8,199
Posted By knackeredII

Question for the Management, You mention...

Question for the Management,

You mention that KA pilots will get Cathay pay when they fly Cathay aircraft, an extra 10-20% I'm guessing. My question is, are Cathay aircraft that much harder to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2007, 13:39
Replies: 265
Views: 66,232
Posted By knackeredII

If you're thinking of paying money for a...

If you're thinking of paying money for a cadetship to any company, you would need to consider whether the company you're paying is going to around long enough for you to complete the training, or you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2007, 13:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,268
Posted By knackeredII

I can't believe I'm that old! It's plain as day...

I can't believe I'm that old! It's plain as day to me!

Turbo-Jet = No propellors
Non Turbo-Jet = Propellors

The differentiation was originally due to noise considerations.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2007, 14:44
Replies: 115
Views: 23,412
Posted By knackeredII

emu, what a rant! You obviously have no...

emu, what a rant!

You obviously have no experience flying in Asia yourself, and judging from your posts, you probably have little meaningful experience flying anywhere.

FYI, the sort of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Sep 2007, 05:55
Replies: 115
Views: 23,412
Posted By knackeredII

emu, what are you smoking? "some of the...

emu, what are you smoking?

"some of the worst weather you can get anywhere in the world" Really!!??
The weather round that part of the world is actually very predictable, a conclusion I came to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Sep 2007, 08:10
Replies: 131
Views: 37,327
Posted By knackeredII

They're having trouble getting/keeping people on...

They're having trouble getting/keeping people on current conditions! You think offering less will work better?

And there's a little matter of the current COS (agreed Conditions of Service) which...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2007, 05:33
Replies: 35
Views: 4,847
Posted By knackeredII

Aircraft et al, You say that the airlines...

Aircraft et al,

You say that the airlines can't afford to pay decent wages any more. Well, it was not so long ago that they did pay decent wages and they WEREN'T going broke. What's happened since...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Sep 2007, 05:57
Replies: 27
Views: 12,706
Posted By knackeredII

Sorry for asking an even dumber question, but...

Sorry for asking an even dumber question, but what airline are we talking about? Or are we to assume there is only one airline in HK?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jul 2007, 08:56
Replies: 10
Views: 3,064
Posted By knackeredII

christep, It's not a matter of having it...

christep,

It's not a matter of having it both ways! The schools are overflowing because of demand from locals, not an influx of expats. It's making it more and more difficult for expats to get a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2007, 14:32
Replies: 23
Views: 7,055
Posted By knackeredII

galdian, Don't quite get what point you're...

galdian,

Don't quite get what point you're trying to make.

The problem as I see it, and it it's a big one, is that troops have become conditioned in Oz to accepting paying for your endorsement...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2007, 11:19
Replies: 23
Views: 7,055
Posted By knackeredII

And what's going to change management's mindset?...

And what's going to change management's mindset? They are not going to do it themselves. If you continue to accept the status quo, then the status quo is what you will continue to get! It's your...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jul 2007, 10:42
Replies: 31
Views: 3,608
Posted By knackeredII

So, as long we're like LA it's ok then? ...

So, as long we're like LA it's ok then?

Considering the user pays system in place in Sydney and the taxes you get hit with when you travel there, I think passengers are being severely ripped off!...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Jul 2007, 04:56
Replies: 10
Views: 3,064
Posted By knackeredII

To those thinking of bringing their family to HK...

An article in today's International Herald Tribune.

School shortage dims Hong Kong's appeal

By Le-Min Lim Bloomberg News

HONG KONG: Judy Carline helps expatriates settle in after they've...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jun 2007, 23:37
Replies: 91
Views: 22,237
Posted By knackeredII

galdian, So that would be an enviable...

galdian,

So that would be an enviable position then, not an unenviable one!

Had me confused!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2007, 01:11
Replies: 21
Views: 5,240
Posted By knackeredII

Dehavillanddriver, You would be well aware...

Dehavillanddriver,

You would be well aware that, due to the rivalry between manaufacturers, endorsements are commonly offered as an incentive as part of the package when negotiating the sale of...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th May 2007, 05:15
Replies: 43
Views: 24,791
Posted By knackeredII

I would have thought it was the regulatory...

I would have thought it was the regulatory authority that determined what was logged and how. It's not for the airline to decide!

Correct me if I'm wrong (but I don't think so).
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th May 2007, 01:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,327
Posted By knackeredII

Definitely not 15-16K. Around 12 or 13 for...

Definitely not 15-16K. Around 12 or 13 for Captains at present, no housing, 4 weeks leave, no nightstops and you will be bonded if not endorsed.

Company trying to reduce the pay at the moment by...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2006, 14:15
Replies: 13
Views: 3,195
Posted By knackeredII

There was no available service and no refund was...

There was no available service and no refund was offered. The next service was the next day. If you read the ticket, it's fairly plain, just not publicized.

Just to drive home the point, good...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2006, 10:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,195
Posted By knackeredII

I can confirm that Jetstar do indeed NOT give...

I can confirm that Jetstar do indeed NOT give refunds. Had a friend of mine booked back on an evening flight to Sydney from Coolangatta when they decided to cancel the service. You would think refund...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
9th Jun 2006, 07:41
Replies: 101
Views: 14,947
Posted By knackeredII

You seem to be having some difficulty grasping...

You seem to be having some difficulty grasping the fact that you will not be working for Dragonair. All this ambition to work for a company and you're applying for something else. A certain lack of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2006, 10:11
Replies: 53
Views: 11,161
Posted By knackeredII

Ad also appearing today in Hong Kong's South...

Ad also appearing today in Hong Kong's South China Morning Post!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Mar 2006, 08:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,649
Posted By knackeredII

Dragon is not presently limited to regional but...

Dragon is not presently limited to regional but is too timid to venture out of China. Has rights to Sydney now but has decided not to use them.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Mar 2006, 07:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,649
Posted By knackeredII

Problems for KA

Came across an interesting post to do with Dragonair at the following link http://70.86.224.210/~aqwquuwt/forum/viewtopic.php?p=171#171
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2006, 11:19
Replies: 126
Views: 27,876
Posted By knackeredII

Mutt, It certainly does apply when using...

Mutt,

It certainly does apply when using assumed temperature takeoffs. When the runway is longer than required for the weight, the thrust is reduced using assumed temperature. In effect you are...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2006, 04:46
Replies: 126
Views: 27,876
Posted By knackeredII

This is a very simple argument! If you...

This is a very simple argument!

If you continue the takeoff with a failure before V1 then you cannot expect to reach your screen height by the end of the TODA.

With a failure, if you reject the...
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