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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2019, 19:03
Replies: 50
Views: 19,884
Posted By MrWooby

If a small gym does eventuate (highly unlikely),...

If a small gym does eventuate (highly unlikely), it would be for business/first pax only. However, crew must be able to access it also. Management would hate this, can’t have the riff raff crew...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Nov 2018, 05:27
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By MrWooby

Antares was launched Saturday 0901 GMT. Also the...

Antares was launched Saturday 0901 GMT. Also the line of sight from aircraft position to the anomaly was basically south to Antarctica. I wouldn't have thought there would be too much launch action...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Nov 2018, 04:30
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By MrWooby

Strange Anomaly in the Sky 18 Nov 1835Z

Anyone else see the phenomena below around 1835Z, Monday morning 18 Nov Zulu Time. Our position was around Lake Eyre, 27S 136E heading 110 at FL370. It was about 45 mins before sunrise. Both pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2018, 05:38
Replies: 241
Views: 84,948
Posted By MrWooby

Knobbycobby there is no requirement to work to...

Knobbycobby there is no requirement to work to 67, you can retire at any age you want. I beileve the average age for retirement is around 62 for Qantas. As for extreme long haul flying, it mightn’t...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2018, 23:21
Replies: 14
Views: 3,404
Posted By MrWooby

My understanding of Leigh Mallorys “big wing”...

My understanding of Leigh Mallorys “big wing” came from the movie “The Battle of Britain” although I haven’t seen it in a while, the big wing was portrayed as the saviour of the day. Whereas the more...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2018, 06:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,404
Posted By MrWooby

Although a kiwi I found the wikipedia article...

Although a kiwi I found the wikipedia article about Sir Keith Park an amazing read.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Park
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st May 2018, 16:14
Replies: 1,323
Views: 804,302
Posted By MrWooby

The problem with SO to A330 FO Conversion is that...

The problem with SO to A330 FO Conversion is that Qantas give no consideration to the fact that SO’s haven’t effectively flown for many years. They do a bog standard A330 conversion, there is no...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2017, 23:58
Replies: 156
Views: 107,717
Posted By MrWooby

Amazing how you can make a simple statement and...

Amazing how you can make a simple statement and then have a totally different interpretation placed upon it. Ken, I was simple saying that commuting would be very hard if stuck in economy class for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jan 2017, 04:20
Replies: 156
Views: 107,717
Posted By MrWooby

Ah, that's the fun of long haul flying ! In this...

Ah, that's the fun of long haul flying ! In this case I am talking about the 2nd leg of AUS-EUR trip, so you have already had the AUS-ASIA flight together, and can liaise re the next nights flying. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2017, 21:20
Replies: 156
Views: 107,717
Posted By MrWooby

A couple of hours sleep in an A330 prior to the...

A couple of hours sleep in an A330 prior to the flight would be great, and this would be achievable in business class, however, given our fantastic staff travel system, your most likely to be in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2017, 23:55
Replies: 23
Views: 13,545
Posted By MrWooby

Unfortunately, you will regret not wearing ear...

Unfortunately, you will regret not wearing ear protection any time you were exposed to high levels of noise. Just wait till your hearing starts to fail and you start getting tinnitus, that constant...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Dec 2016, 23:48
Replies: 527
Views: 244,338
Posted By MrWooby

Worst I have seen at MEL was sitting at Q hold...

Worst I have seen at MEL was sitting at Q hold point for 27, Virgin 737 called ready just before us when he was turning from A into E. We sat there waiting at the 737 taxied down E, was given a a...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Mar 2014, 23:04
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,214,513
Posted By MrWooby

Sounds to me like depressurisation, but you need...

Sounds to me like depressurisation, but you need to link depressurisation and transponder loss. This could be caused by structural failure taking out antennas, or electric supply loss on a common...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Aug 2013, 04:02
Replies: 68
Views: 20,684
Posted By MrWooby

Lookleft, the approach over SHEED, does not...

Lookleft, the approach over SHEED, does not require a rate of descent greater than 1000fpm. I have plotted the distances, tracks and turn radius accurately using google earth. Also flown it a few...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Aug 2013, 08:19
Replies: 140
Views: 43,650
Posted By MrWooby

Smile Even wing walkers don't guarantee a collision...

Even wing walkers don't guarantee a collision won't occur.

I remember an incident in the RAAF years ago when a P3 Orion was being towed in front of a 707, there was a groundie standing at the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Apr 2013, 04:17
Replies: 69
Views: 54,963
Posted By MrWooby

Taking un-necessary CAT scans is putting your...

Taking un-necessary CAT scans is putting your life at risk. You should only get a CAT scan when it is necessary to confirm a serious illness, or when it is the only option available. Do the research...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Dec 2012, 23:50
Replies: 238
Views: 66,759
Posted By MrWooby

China Eastern, very high standards. Heard on...

China Eastern, very high standards.
Heard on Melbourne centre a few days ago, "China Eastern xx, wind at Melbourne 220/15 knots, 12 knots crosswind runways 27 and 16, runways wet, which runway do...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2012, 20:24
Replies: 1,460
Views: 410,786
Posted By MrWooby

Halas, english is my first language. You would be...

Halas, english is my first language. You would be amazed how many times you can spell check, and edit your post, only to find that on re-reading your post a day later there are glaring grammatical...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2012, 02:26
Replies: 1,460
Views: 410,786
Posted By MrWooby

I had an interesting experience at a party last...

I had an interesting experience at a party last night, for the first time I met people who were returning to fly Qantas, rather than vowing to never fly Qantas again. Two couples stated that Qantas...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th May 2011, 06:23
Replies: 198
Views: 47,665
Posted By MrWooby

Opstop and refuel into FIJI, takes 45 minutes on...

Opstop and refuel into FIJI, takes 45 minutes on the ground. Should be no problem if the pilots extend to 20 hours duty. However, with the current management attitude, I am not sure how many pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2011, 07:19
Replies: 178
Views: 54,875
Posted By MrWooby

Possibly Flt.Lt Zed, however steep cockpit...

Possibly Flt.Lt Zed, however steep cockpit gradients aren't as much of a problem in western airlines compared to middle east and asian carriers. Western pilots are much more inclined to speak up if...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Mar 2011, 19:54
Replies: 37
Views: 7,840
Posted By MrWooby

Arkmak, you realy believe that Airasia, doesn't...

Arkmak, you realy believe that Airasia, doesn't bust weight limits, skimp on maintenance, training, etc. Just look at the current news articles on Indigo Air pilots and you will see how low Asian...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2011, 22:04
Replies: 2,631
Views: 1,003,821
Posted By MrWooby

I would like to know the failure statistics of...

I would like to know the failure statistics of cadet pilot courses.

On my RAAF pilots course, we were a test case course, minimal pilots at point cook were failed, cadets who were marginal at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2011, 23:29
Replies: 37
Views: 7,840
Posted By MrWooby

Couldn't agree more Captn Bloggs. I believe...

Couldn't agree more Captn Bloggs. I believe average weights would lead to errors of +/- 2t on an A330. On the 747-400 it was funny when taxying out close to MTOW and having to hold prior to takeoff...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2011, 04:02
Replies: 70
Views: 22,820
Posted By MrWooby

Yes Keg, read the article. Also read news reports...

Yes Keg, read the article. Also read news reports that major after shock is expected. Do you really want to be in the Mecure hotel if that occurs. As the articles states, there is little risk of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2011, 02:23
Replies: 70
Views: 22,820
Posted By MrWooby

Sorry Keg but I tend to agree with the cabin...

Sorry Keg but I tend to agree with the cabin crew, I would not flying to Narita at the moment. Yes the radiation risk is low, but do you really want to be landing and staying at a hotel which is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2011, 02:32
Replies: 110
Views: 23,784
Posted By MrWooby

Spokepersons need to have credibility, Wirth has...

Spokepersons need to have credibility, Wirth has none. Qantas needs to have its act together regarding PR, operational aspects need to be addressed by a senior pilot (with grey hair), commercial...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Mar 2011, 23:07
Replies: 22
Views: 89,514
Posted By MrWooby

It also a good idea to get back to basics and...

It also a good idea to get back to basics and learn to flare via visual references, instead of reliance on RAD ALT calls. There is some very good reference material on the following website.

The...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Feb 2011, 03:43
Replies: 15
Views: 4,397
Posted By MrWooby

If you want some excellent reading on touchdown...

If you want some excellent reading on touchdown point, aim point, flare, approach paths etc, look at some of the articles on this website.

The Jacobson Flare (http://www.jacobsonflare.com/)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2011, 04:47
Replies: 38
Views: 6,847
Posted By MrWooby

Basically you get what you pay for. I have...

Basically you get what you pay for. I have travelled Jetstar (QF staff travel) about 10 times over the last 6 months. I have never been a fan of Jetstar, but I am reasonably impressed with the...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2011, 21:23
Replies: 8
Views: 6,485
Posted By MrWooby

Thanks for the input guys, will have to look very...

Thanks for the input guys, will have to look very closely at the next few landings. Shorfuel, I believe whole MLG was in gnd contact, not just rear bogie. Funny, things used to be so easy on the...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2011, 02:20
Replies: 8
Views: 6,485
Posted By MrWooby

A330 Pitch Up on Touchdown

To the A330 gurus:

I have noticed a few times the nose pitching up after touchdown. I looked closely at a recent landing. Commenced flare at around 35 feet, closed thrust levers, good touchdown...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Dec 2010, 00:25
Replies: 34
Views: 11,716
Posted By MrWooby

Yep, If Virgin choose a decent business class...

Yep, If Virgin choose a decent business class seat for its 330's business class, pax will leave in droves for Virgin on the Perth route. I have just used all 3 styles of business seats in QF 330's....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Nov 2010, 18:44
Replies: 296
Views: 111,519
Posted By MrWooby

Halas, the train line between International and...

Halas, the train line between International and domestic in Brisbane is a joke. Have you ever caught it, most good airports have an automated train shuttle that leaves very few minutes. Brisbane's...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Nov 2010, 20:55
Replies: 60
Views: 24,206
Posted By MrWooby

Monk, read the report about what actually occured...

Monk, read the report about what actually occured before you comment. Yes it was a **** up but loss of face had nothing to do with it. Having taught many asians to fly, I can say with fact that loss...
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