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Search: Posts Made By: locusthunter
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2011, 14:33
Replies: 1,466
Views: 935,310
Posted By locusthunter

...30 mins now passed... looks like it might be a...

...30 mins now passed... looks like it might be a bit longer for this decision... should happen within the next hour though...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2011, 14:24
Replies: 1,466
Views: 935,310
Posted By locusthunter

Yes, the TwiTte r guys are doing a great job....

Yes, the TwiTte r guys are doing a great job. Keep the updates coming....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2011, 14:08
Replies: 1,466
Views: 935,310
Posted By locusthunter

Yes, past 1AM here... we must be close to a...

Yes, past 1AM here... we must be close to a decision now though.... no sign of FWA though... they shouldn't be too much longer....given the time, FWA might need to look through it's own workplace...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2011, 13:59
Replies: 1,466
Views: 935,310
Posted By locusthunter

I don't know how drastic the outcomes could be,...

I don't know how drastic the outcomes could be, but there seems to be a lot at stake here. If Qantas management win, it will surely have poignant results for other unions.

I think that they will...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2011, 13:42
Replies: 1,466
Views: 935,310
Posted By locusthunter

Yes, a big thanks to Leigh Howard and others...

Yes, a big thanks to Leigh Howard and others following proceedings closely. It's nice to be in the age of twitter... bet that would have been handy in '89 !!


Leigh Howard...Appeals: Full federal...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2011, 13:22
Replies: 1,466
Views: 935,310
Posted By locusthunter

Decision at 1AM ... Flying kangaroo or...

Decision at 1AM

...

Flying kangaroo or kangaroo court?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Oct 2007, 06:11
Replies: 1,057
Views: 555,373
Posted By locusthunter

Does anyone know Airlink's position in the whole...

Does anyone know Airlink's position in the whole scheme?? They couldn't be happy...space-cadets instead of GA guys with experience.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Oct 2007, 05:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,393
Posted By locusthunter

In my experience, companies will always pay as...

In my experience, companies will always pay as little as possible for Grade 1s (or any instructor) and then howl like wounded bulls when they look for something better. The so-called pilot shortage...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2007, 03:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,003
Posted By locusthunter

"There is a need for structural change in the...

"There is a need for structural change in the industry so we can have some stable, reliable experienced people and organisations that are properly rewarding for those who dedicate themselves to this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2007, 03:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,003
Posted By locusthunter

"There are many accusations you could level at...

"There are many accusations you could level at the Australian flight training community, but the most damning ones in my book are that we spend very little effort teaching people how to teach, and we...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2007, 02:47
Replies: 21
Views: 2,394
Posted By locusthunter

GA remains the same in Australia, regardless of...

GA remains the same in Australia, regardless of the economic situation. You would think that movement and REX screaming propaganda that there would be something good going on in training in GA. The...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2006, 02:27
Replies: 65
Views: 6,820
Posted By locusthunter

:confused: ATPL is a joke. It's 7 of the...

:confused:

ATPL is a joke. It's 7 of the easiest exams you will ever do. If you compare it to a substantial Uni degree. Most first year Uni subjects are harder than ATPL with it's multiple-guess...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2005, 08:04
Replies: 47
Views: 5,390
Posted By locusthunter

Well, we all basically agree then. Let's go and...

Well, we all basically agree then. Let's go and have a beer…

:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2005, 15:03
Replies: 47
Views: 5,390
Posted By locusthunter

TL, I share your sentiment, but very few others...

TL, I share your sentiment, but very few others do.



I also think not. And these same degree holders who have worked hard and spent $$ on education, are undercut by someone who hasn't spent...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2005, 10:12
Replies: 47
Views: 5,390
Posted By locusthunter

To a large degree, I agree with you (pun...

To a large degree, I agree with you (pun intended- that would have been funnier if you had have heard me say it)...but not many people in the industry will agree. And that is the problem.


...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2005, 08:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,103
Posted By locusthunter

I've always wanted a reserve...perhaps a 1999...

I've always wanted a reserve...perhaps a 1999 Diebolt Vallois 'Fleur de Passion' ??? only days off ?? Nope years...:sad:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2005, 07:52
Replies: 47
Views: 5,390
Posted By locusthunter

degree or no degree

Herc Jerk is correct.

From personal experience, a degree or post grad degrees, do not help your chances in GA in Australia. Forget Aviation degrees, Forget MBAs - no-one gives a toss.

I don't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jun 2005, 15:20
Replies: 15
Views: 3,659
Posted By locusthunter

ibaker, Aren't you either doing something...

ibaker,

Aren't you either doing something for fun, to make money, or to make the world a better place?

Will a CPL make you money? No- that's not your intention.
Will a CPL be fun? Maybe- if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jun 2005, 05:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,659
Posted By locusthunter

Ease up fellas.... he only wants to do it for...

Ease up fellas.... he only wants to do it for fun.
Remember when flying was fun ? :ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2005, 14:04
Replies: 31
Views: 4,784
Posted By locusthunter

A "worn out spring" or a "worn out" pilot? ...

A "worn out spring" or a "worn out" pilot?

...or a 'worn out' editor?...did someone just say "a worn out magazine?"[

Hey folks, remember this is GA... "the aeroplane is just like that...it is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2005, 01:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,659
Posted By locusthunter

Go for it. If money is no object and it's...

Go for it.
If money is no object and it's something that you want to do- do it. It will make you a better pilot in that you'll have some more knowledge and more skills. The more time you spend...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2005, 15:13
Replies: 32
Views: 4,459
Posted By locusthunter

Condensation check your PMs

Condensation check your PMs
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2005, 14:36
Replies: 47
Views: 5,390
Posted By locusthunter

Deguise delimit, I take your point on brochures...

Deguise delimit,
I take your point on brochures and agree with you to a certain extent. My advice is to be WARY of them. In this day and age of publishing it's pretty easy and realitively cheap to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jun 2005, 13:21
Replies: 47
Views: 5,390
Posted By locusthunter

Thanks spotlight... so do I... they can't get...

Thanks spotlight... so do I... they can't get much worse...

:ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2005, 03:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,009
Posted By locusthunter

1. Buy pants, tie, shirt, four gold bars, wings...

1. Buy pants, tie, shirt, four gold bars, wings and Microsoft flight sim, so you are a real pilot.
2. Go down to the pub and blow $40K on all the drinks you want for anyone who takes ya fancy.
3....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2005, 03:29
Replies: 9
Views: 2,771
Posted By locusthunter

I've always wondered multime... Are you: mul...

I've always wondered multime...

Are you: mul - time (as in mull time in Jamaica mon), multi-me (like mini-me but there's two of you) or multi-time (as in I'm trying to get some multi-time but the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2005, 03:16
Replies: 47
Views: 5,390
Posted By locusthunter

Ash767, A genuine congratulations! Studying...

Ash767,

A genuine congratulations! Studying Finance at Uni is one of the best things that you could do. You'll probably be a lot richer and happier than if you had have stayed in Aviation.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jun 2005, 07:29
Replies: 32
Views: 4,459
Posted By locusthunter

let me put it in perspective...

I started at the bottom of the Aviation industry and it's all downhill from there...

My car is held together with wire and gaffa tape, I've spent less $$$ on my car in the last 5 years than most...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2005, 15:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,425
Posted By locusthunter

What? Pay for a company check flight? I'd be...

What? Pay for a company check flight?
I'd be interested to know how many people have paid for company check flights.

Years ago, I went for a sort of "check-you-out-ride" in a glider as part of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2005, 14:33
Replies: 64
Views: 7,910
Posted By locusthunter

Eventually someone is going to have to justify...

Eventually someone is going to have to justify these extra security costs- surely there would be some pressure somewhere to make arrests or at least detainments? The whole thing has to be "seen to be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2005, 13:47
Replies: 82
Views: 19,559
Posted By locusthunter

Thinking pilot, Your fault wouldn't happen to...

Thinking pilot,
Your fault wouldn't happen to be repeating yourself -would it?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2005, 05:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,688
Posted By locusthunter

$20,700,000.00 is a lot of dough for a few...

$20,700,000.00 is a lot of dough for a few publicity stunts.

Maybe they should have consulted Branson - he seems to be able to pull of the occasional PR trick!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2005, 05:00
Replies: 17
Views: 1,871
Posted By locusthunter

my 2 bobs worth....

...The problem is that in the Airlines pilots salaries are also declining. Look at the QANTAS/Jetstar(/Impulse) situation.

Is it worth fighting your way through GA if there is no money at the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jan 2005, 22:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,688
Posted By locusthunter

Devil "terror Squad Swoops On Airport"

Terror Squat swoops on airport

By Vanessa Burrow

Warrnambool’s “The Standard” Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Secuirty at Warrnambool’s airport was stepped up yesterday when the Australian...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jan 2005, 10:30
Replies: 34
Views: 4,041
Posted By locusthunter

...and in the very first episode there's a "Big...

...and in the very first episode there's a "Big Bird Strike"...
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