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Search: Posts Made By: Airspeed Ambassador
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jul 2005, 01:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Question AMSA Contract for SAR aircraft

Tenders for the AMSA SAR contract recently closed. Anyone with info on who submitted tenders and with what aircraft?

AMSA link...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jan 2005, 07:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,610
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Linguist, Broome services started with a...

Linguist,

Broome services started with a similar schedule to test the water. Broome is going to a daily service and my bet is that KAL will go daily very quicky. I'm hoping it will go to two...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jan 2005, 06:55
Replies: 16
Views: 2,610
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

One step closer to a Virgin Perth base I would...

One step closer to a Virgin Perth base I would suggest. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2005, 13:57
Replies: 5
Views: 2,658
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Yes, nothing has changed. Best of luck if you...

Yes, nothing has changed. Best of luck if you have an interview.

AA
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2005, 22:15
Replies: 17
Views: 4,715
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

From Flight International 9 November 2004 ...

From Flight International 9 November 2004

Boeing operator could require up to 20 regional jets
Australian low-cost carrier Virgin Blue has been assessing Embraer 170/190 regional jets and may be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2004, 23:43
Replies: 25
Views: 5,305
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

TheNightOwl, It's common knowledge that DJ...

TheNightOwl,

It's common knowledge that DJ have been looking at the Embraer 170/190 for some time.

On the thin routes, it looks like a winner to me....time will tell. Would be a great aircraft...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Nov 2004, 05:32
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Article in this weeks Flight International...

Article in this weeks Flight International reports that Virgin Blue has been assessing the Embraer 170/190 and is considering an order of 10 to 20 aircraft.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2004, 22:00
Replies: 15
Views: 2,558
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Bloggs, is 360kt at 27 grand in the 146 much...

Bloggs, is 360kt at 27 grand in the 146 much better?!! When are you going to get a real jet?:p

AA
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2004, 00:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,621
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Probably on a survey job in the Dubai area. ...

Probably on a survey job in the Dubai area.

AA
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Oct 2004, 06:32
Replies: 20
Views: 4,233
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Gee quim, I always thought 121.5 was the official...

Gee quim, I always thought 121.5 was the official Quaintarse “practice” frequency. You know what I mean, the one where they can “practice” their calls to company before going live on the CORRECT...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Sep 2004, 04:34
Replies: 29
Views: 6,310
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Bloggs, which regional airports are they...

Bloggs, which regional airports are they appearing at?

My money would still be on Jetstar.

I think WA will also see some more red 737's in the years ahead.

AA
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th May 2004, 08:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,763
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Snoop Gee, I wonder which airline Mr Birney is talking...

Gee, I wonder which airline Mr Birney is talking about?:cool:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2004, 03:57
Replies: 43
Views: 7,080
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

I hear it's doing a presentation for NJS tomorrow...

I hear it's doing a presentation for NJS tomorrow in ADL with other capital cities to follow later in the week.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2004, 06:02
Replies: 43
Views: 7,080
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Embraer 170 tours Australia

So have any ppruners been for a ride?

Picture of the Embraer 170 in Perth...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2004, 09:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,020
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Felix Lighter I am not sure what you...

Felix Lighter

I am not sure what you observed on this flight, but for the record the normal flow of events at Virgin is as follows;

1. The F.O makes the "disarm doors" PA when aligned with the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2004, 00:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,245
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Should have added that Virgin intend to open...

Should have added that Virgin intend to open another base by the end of the year. Final decision yet to be made but will be Sydney, Adelaide or Perth. This info came directly from management. This...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2004, 10:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,245
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

FO's average 65-70hrs and 8-10 overnights per...

FO's average 65-70hrs and 8-10 overnights per month.

With pilot numbers now in the 500's I agree that upgrades will slow down by the end of the year.

Cheers,


AA
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2004, 10:10
Replies: 1
Views: 795
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

As I understand it, no direct entries required at...

As I understand it, no direct entries required at present. Command upgrades continuing at the rate of 8 per month.

Cheers

AA
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2004, 23:15
Replies: 77
Views: 27,361
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Interesting - a quick read of the tender...

Interesting - a quick read of the tender documents seems to indicate that only two aircraft types are likely, both radar equipped to cover both "Offshore" and "Inshore" surveillance.

Tender...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2004, 09:03
Replies: 77
Views: 27,361
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Question Any rumours out there on likely aircraft types...

Any rumours out there on likely aircraft types for the next contract?

When does the first contract expire?

AA
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2004, 19:21
Replies: 140
Views: 20,357
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Questions - so many questions!

proplever

Putting your anti Impulse feelings aside for one moment, I would be interested to know (in your opinion) what remuneration mainline pilots would accept to crew a LOW COST airline that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2004, 12:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

So let me get this right....The goverment fines...

So let me get this right....The goverment fines an airline that brings in unauthorised persons to this country?

What is the government trying to achieve? (other than raise one hell of a lot of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2004, 07:56
Replies: 77
Views: 27,361
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

captain69 Come on then, don't keep us all...

captain69

Come on then, don't keep us all in suspense.... who then has the worlds highest paid Islander pilots? I demand to know!!

God knows that for putting up with all that bloody noise and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2004, 07:27
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

In that case jokeStar you had better get your...

In that case jokeStar you had better get your application into National Jet quick smart!:p

Once this whole Jetstar/Impulse controversy blows over, the next big dust up will be over who gets the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2004, 12:52
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

NJS are in discussions with QF re a replacement...

NJS are in discussions with QF re a replacement for the 146. My guess is, we will see the Embraer 170/190 in Oz in a couple of years time (still a few years to run on the remaining 146 leases).
The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2004, 11:39
Replies: 14
Views: 1,891
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

VMCA, Don't get excited too soon. The other...

VMCA,

Don't get excited too soon. The other day BG briefed a group of new Cabin Supervisors undergoing training. When asked who would be crewing to Fiji, the response was PB. When asked why - the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2004, 17:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

My guess is Qantas will order the 170/190 to...

My guess is Qantas will order the 170/190 to replace the 146. Whether NJS gets to fly them is another question.

Either way it looks like a winner.

AA
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2004, 12:19
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

ftrplt IMHO the effectiveness of our...

ftrplt

IMHO the effectiveness of our coastwatch program falls well short of what it SHOULD BE not what it COULD BE. 100% effectiveness is not achievable on anyones budget.

My point was that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2004, 10:46
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Unhappy As a pilot once employed on the Coastwatch...

As a pilot once employed on the Coastwatch contract for a number of years, I am pleased to see a government who is prepared to throw some serious dollars in upgrading the country's surveillance...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Feb 2004, 06:11
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Lumley Life Limited provide income protection for...

Lumley Life Limited provide income protection for pilots.

AA
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2004, 18:34
Replies: 28
Views: 11,008
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Not sure about any such "rule" but for a single...

Not sure about any such "rule" but for a single engine approach, I have found that (in the simulator) the correct attitude and thrust for flaps 15 is +3 degrees and about 70-74%N1.

Hope that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2004, 07:03
Replies: 2
Views: 847
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Question Embraer demonstrator in the country?

Can anyone confirm that an Embraer demonstrator aircraft (Embraer 170?) is in the country? I understand NJS may have been looking at it.

I also hear that Qantas are still considering the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jan 2004, 04:14
Replies: 101
Views: 12,347
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Next Generation and Ushuaia, The point of my...

Next Generation and Ushuaia,

The point of my original post was not to have a go at the DJ crew concerned. I was not there and I did not see and hear what they did. I simply wanted to point out...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2004, 07:03
Replies: 101
Views: 12,347
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Company policy!!?? What a load of bollocks!...

Company policy!!?? What a load of bollocks! Virgin does not give its pilots the option to ignore an RA just because the crew has visually acquired the supposed threat aircraft. The company policy is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Dec 2003, 21:21
Replies: 50
Views: 6,968
Posted By Airspeed Ambassador

Angry Mr Boyd, I for one do not want to...

Mr Boyd,

I for one do not want to participate in an airspace system that relies on good airmanship backed up by TCAS as a last resort to avoid a midair collision.

You clearly do not understand...
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