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Search: Posts Made By: v1rotate
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Feb 2017, 07:08
Replies: 239
Views: 219,356
Posted By v1rotate

Anyone starting on the 738 fleet on 4th June 2017?

Anyone starting on the 738 fleet on 4th June 2017?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Dec 2016, 14:56
Replies: 357
Views: 406,014
Posted By v1rotate

Apparently yes, I have a screening early next...

Apparently yes, I have a screening early next year and I have 737 Command time. DEC for the 777 or 787 so they say. Not looking forward to the screening process though.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Oct 2006, 13:04
Replies: 47
Views: 7,344
Posted By v1rotate

Apgrau, you mentioned that you were going to get...

Apgrau, you mentioned that you were going to get your Instrument Rating then convert to the JAA licence, well remembering from when I did it (I did not have an Oz IR), the CAA did not give us any...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Oct 2006, 22:49
Replies: 47
Views: 7,344
Posted By v1rotate

There's quite abit of hiring going on at the...

There's quite abit of hiring going on at the moment and if you have at least 500 hours total time you should be in good stead for a Turbo-Prop job at least. MCC is essential.
I came here in year...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2005, 13:49
Replies: 58
Views: 24,128
Posted By v1rotate

I was taught to use Power to control ROD and...

I was taught to use Power to control ROD and Pitch to control airspeed when I was first getting my instrument rating in a PA28. Works in a light aircraft but don't even think of doing it in a 20...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2005, 00:27
Replies: 92
Views: 21,668
Posted By v1rotate

Why does the term "Cowboy" spring to...

Why does the term "Cowboy" spring to mind.:rolleyes: You obviously never worked for an commercial operator or airline before.:hmm:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2005, 21:11
Replies: 92
Views: 21,668
Posted By v1rotate

Unhappy Outranked at the Cab rank!!!

At out airline it's:

2 Bars - First Officer
3 Bars - Senior First Officer
4 Bars - Captain

Funny thing is, I jump into the cab at a destination and the cab driver outranked me! He had 4...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd May 2005, 12:23
Replies: 31
Views: 10,225
Posted By v1rotate

Heard last week from a Dash 8 F/O that FlyBE were...

Heard last week from a Dash 8 F/O that FlyBE were very short of pilots and were taking pilots straight out of the flight schools with NO sim check and putting them straight onto the course.

The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2005, 16:52
Replies: 51
Views: 8,576
Posted By v1rotate

I guess there's always going to be those that...

I guess there's always going to be those that love BOEINGS and those that love AIRBUSES. I'm not fussed either way as long as I'm employed and flying in any of these.;)

ACMS,
You really think...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Apr 2005, 10:03
Replies: 7
Views: 690
Posted By v1rotate

Willby, To avoid this, go to EDIT , PREFERENCES...

Willby,
To avoid this, go to EDIT , PREFERENCES , then on the iPod tab, select MANUALLY MANAGE SONGS AND PLAYLISTS

What this does is lets YOU control what goes in and out of the iPod. By...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2005, 09:40
Replies: 51
Views: 8,576
Posted By v1rotate

I have to say that the A330 is the best looking...

I have to say that the A330 is the best looking airliner in the skies at the moment. It also looks great on the ground. I am still amazed at it's curvy lines when it taxis past me.

Airbus push...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2005, 09:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,830
Posted By v1rotate

Did the ATIS mention that the approach was a...

Did the ATIS mention that the approach was a LLZ/DME approach? I would have thought that was important enough to include in the ATIS :confused:

Reading the NOTAMS would also help :ooh:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Apr 2005, 21:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,830
Posted By v1rotate

Question Did the pilots identify the ILS when they tuned...

Did the pilots identify the ILS when they tuned it? Would have thought that they would get a "TST" ident.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Apr 2005, 21:43
Replies: 25
Views: 4,397
Posted By v1rotate

That aircraft is actually the A300 for CDG. ...

That aircraft is actually the A300 for CDG.

We have an F27 that leaves BHX at 2155 for CDG and returns at 0450 local. Callsign is "1XH" to CDG and "2XH" for the return trip. Both the A300 and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Apr 2005, 21:33
Replies: 3
Views: 2,109
Posted By v1rotate

Bassie, From what I heard, it is an...

Bassie,

From what I heard, it is an interview with the Chief Pilot. No technical questions or anything like that.

I was BAC Express before we were bought over by Air Contractors so I never...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Apr 2005, 08:17
Replies: 122
Views: 27,413
Posted By v1rotate

Looney_Pilot Yes, but the 737 cockpit...

Looney_Pilot


Yes, but the 737 cockpit is well ventilated and I didn't see you wearing a tie ;) . What gives. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2005, 07:59
Replies: 24
Views: 3,206
Posted By v1rotate

Red face If only there was a hostie on a clapped out F27...

If only there was a hostie on a clapped out F27 doing night freight. I should be so lucky. I only have a crusty old Captain to share breakfast with :} .

Holiday Inns are at least quite standard...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2005, 08:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,061
Posted By v1rotate

hughesyd I have a friend living in...

hughesyd

I have a friend living in Manchester who learned to fly at Moorabbin. He may be able to help you search for the right school. I think he did most of his flying at The Royal Victorian...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2005, 08:30
Replies: 16
Views: 4,806
Posted By v1rotate

On the Fokker F27: Pitot Heat goes on during...

On the Fokker F27:

Pitot Heat goes on during the After Start checks and off after landing during the scan. We've never had a pitot burn out during taxi even at Paris CDG with a 40 minute taxi and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2005, 08:09
Replies: 27
Views: 4,010
Posted By v1rotate

Just wondering how many of the 11,687 pilots are...

Just wondering how many of the 11,687 pilots are actually working in GA or the Airlines. There must be a whole bunch of ATPL and CPL holders working as Instructors.

Looks like I have no chance of...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2005, 09:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,416
Posted By v1rotate

I tend to set the Transponder on mode A, the...

I tend to set the Transponder on mode A, the problem is that when you have to taxi to the threshold at say 09L at Paris and that is the only runway they are using, aircraft on approach will have a...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2005, 21:45
Replies: 151
Views: 44,761
Posted By v1rotate

Going through Glasgow (a BAA Airport), the...

Going through Glasgow (a BAA Airport), the Captain who I was flying with showed his ID which was a Birmingham Airport ID. The security dork waved him through as he had not seen one of those before...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Dec 2003, 21:27
Replies: 23
Views: 4,667
Posted By v1rotate

Made it into the airlines at 31 years old. A...

Made it into the airlines at 31 years old.

A freight airline in the UK flying F27's, had a Frozen ATPL and 410 hours total.

Had an Aussie CPL which was next to useless to find a job so I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Nov 2003, 04:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By v1rotate

Doing the ATPL's long distance was difficult for...

Doing the ATPL's long distance was difficult for me, I decided to sit the full groundschool and was much easier.

I came over here with 370 hours or so and started off doing meat bombing and then...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Oct 2003, 17:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By v1rotate

When I was looking for a job here in the UK about...

When I was looking for a job here in the UK about 2 years ago, the GA Operators (what few there are) required at least 700 hours total time to fly their Chieftains etc due to the insurance...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Sep 2003, 15:43
Replies: 27
Views: 3,664
Posted By v1rotate

Although I fly F27's in the UK doing freight, I...

Although I fly F27's in the UK doing freight, I still get people saying:

"Would you like to do commercial flying then?" :*

"How much more experience do you need to fly passengers" :hmm:
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2003, 05:11
Replies: 53
Views: 7,836
Posted By v1rotate

I had 370ish hours when I left Melbourne in 2000...

I had 370ish hours when I left Melbourne in 2000 to go to the UK to look for a job flying. It was an expensive affair but all worth it in the end. I started doing meat bombing in a C206 and when I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2003, 23:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,311
Posted By v1rotate

I have no doubt he (Bush) likes sport but Howard...

I have no doubt he (Bush) likes sport but Howard saying he's "intelligent".... c'mon... is he serious!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2003, 17:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,746
Posted By v1rotate

I guess thats the difference with the UK...

I guess thats the difference with the UK operators to the Oz operators. Just about all of our current Captains on the F27 got command when they got the required 1500-1600 hours total to gain their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2003, 05:47
Replies: 11
Views: 1,746
Posted By v1rotate

If your friend gets the 18 months on the Metro as...

If your friend gets the 18 months on the Metro as promised then I say it's worth it. I'd rather have 18 months of twin turbine, multi crew than 18 months single piston bush/north type flying.

I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Mar 2003, 16:49
Replies: 16
Views: 18,946
Posted By v1rotate

Before I got my current job, the biggest thing I...

Before I got my current job, the biggest thing I flew was a Cessna C206 dropping skydivers. Here is my experience doing a type rating on a Turbo Prop.

The Ground school was 2 weeks followed by...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2003, 14:13
Replies: 112
Views: 35,002
Posted By v1rotate

Any QF drivers know of "Richard Brophy" who is...

Any QF drivers know of "Richard Brophy" who is apparently based in SYD with QF. He was an ex-instructor of mine and I would like to get in contact with him. He used to instruct at Pearsons Aviation...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Dec 2002, 18:22
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By v1rotate

PS1.3 is by far the better software. Microsoft...

PS1.3 is by far the better software. Microsoft Flight Sim is still a toy/game, even the professional version.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Nov 2002, 21:32
Replies: 40
Views: 6,342
Posted By v1rotate

Very short list but here it is: ...

Very short list but here it is:

Hinton-In-The-Hedges (North of London C206)
Edinburgh (F27)

Hoping to add Melbourne to the list someday!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Nov 2002, 08:34
Replies: 956
Views: 154,662
Posted By v1rotate

Grivation, Saw your comments regarding BAC...

Grivation,

Saw your comments regarding BAC and felt I had to comment/inform. BAC don't just take anyone who is willing to pay for the rating. There was an interview followed by a sim check (out...
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