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Forum: ATC Issues
26th Aug 2008, 04:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Only those eligible for permanent residency. ...

Only those eligible for permanent residency. They did have a 'sponsorship' of working skilled VISAs going for a while, but that scheme has succumbed to political pressure; as Airshambles used it to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Aug 2008, 02:43
Replies: 60
Views: 7,707
Posted By SM4 Pirate

I think our rosters do "maximise time off" in the...

I think our rosters do "maximise time off" in the main; most believe this is to maximise your recovery. All the available science tells us that most rosters worked in Oz are not the best way to do...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2008, 07:52
Replies: 60
Views: 7,707
Posted By SM4 Pirate

ATC: "I take my responsibilities very seriously,...

ATC: "I take my responsibilities very seriously, but in 2008 my employer required me to attend extra duty at least once a fortnight on average. I had little mechanism to refuse the duty as my sick...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2008, 00:33
Replies: 148
Views: 16,063
Posted By SM4 Pirate

They are not 'sponsoring' people anymore; because...

They are not 'sponsoring' people anymore; because rumour has it, Australians rejected from the recruitment processes, made themselves aware to the politicians who asked the right questions.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2008, 06:41
Replies: 148
Views: 16,063
Posted By SM4 Pirate

And what did he do, ignored it, hoped it went...

And what did he do, ignored it, hoped it went away, thought to himself they are full of sh!t? Cut training and reduced abinitio intakes. Now he's caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Surely he...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2008, 03:01
Replies: 25
Views: 4,699
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Whilst my knowledge isn't UK based: I would...

Whilst my knowledge isn't UK based:

I would tell you to "go-around" if you were close to or below the minimum vectoring altitude (assuming radar environment).

If you were above the MVA and I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jul 2008, 23:21
Replies: 148
Views: 16,063
Posted By SM4 Pirate

I know what you mean, but some would have a...

I know what you mean, but some would have a licence, they are changing groups or locations. I think it's not unrealistic to count them, as no doubt ASA is counting them in their total figure of 972...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jul 2008, 12:07
Replies: 148
Views: 16,063
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Spotted on the Civil Air website:

Spotted on the Civil Air website:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2008, 08:19
Replies: 148
Views: 16,063
Posted By SM4 Pirate

BN APP 125.6, You are forgetting the option...

BN APP 125.6,

You are forgetting the option of 'closing down' non essential services and concentrating ALM (contract) resources on providing the core, in contingency mode; during the ATC lock out....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2008, 01:00
Replies: 148
Views: 16,063
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Following on from Max1's excellent post. The...

Following on from Max1's excellent post.

The Global Market must rule.

Germany is offering the same money with higher cost of living, but people are still considering going, to escape and for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2008, 11:04
Replies: 98
Views: 20,823
Posted By SM4 Pirate

TCAS Alert

Was there a TCAS alert today in TIBA North of Sydney? RA or TA? Perfectly safe international practice, NOT!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2008, 23:23
Replies: 43
Views: 7,293
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Whilst it against my nature to respond to obvious...

Whilst it against my nature to respond to obvious trolls; WTF? It's not exactly fair to compare an aerodrome with one parallel runway system with an aerodrome with three. Think of the TMA/TWR...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2008, 23:21
Replies: 98
Views: 20,823
Posted By SM4 Pirate

If a man screams in space... if a tree falls in...

If a man screams in space... if a tree falls in the woods... if two miss in TIBA...:}
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2008, 04:56
Replies: 42
Views: 6,944
Posted By SM4 Pirate

You "Terry Technical types" are unbelievable... ...

You "Terry Technical types" are unbelievable... I stand by what I said and the day I get a Hijack is the day I'll reconsider my priorities... geez. As for aircraft you can't talk to or ones likely...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2008, 03:57
Replies: 42
Views: 6,944
Posted By SM4 Pirate

So, did they go to MED 1? SQ221 often (If...

So, did they go to MED 1?

SQ221 often (If I'm thinking right) has curfew "fringe" dispensation and can land between 5am and 6am on RWY 34L; but at MED 1 status I suspect they can land before 5am....
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2008, 01:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,847
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Is it just me or has this problem shown up...

Is it just me or has this problem shown up before; especially in Australia. If Thales are still selling suspect equipment without proper redundancy then they should be held accountable.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2008, 23:42
Replies: 31
Views: 3,555
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Often a cheats way to get a "cloud...

Often a cheats way to get a "cloud base"?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2008, 11:23
Replies: 699
Views: 132,653
Posted By SM4 Pirate

I believe the Irish permanent jobs are being...

I believe the Irish permanent jobs are being finalised; the contract positions need to be filled by about Jan 09. Germany sounds like a shambles, no straight answers there I'm afraid, and a lousy...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2008, 08:12
Replies: 19
Views: 4,378
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Yes suspected as much. Peter Gibson has been...

Yes suspected as much. Peter Gibson has been saying for the last month that TIBA is safe because it's described by ICAO, pilots have training in the procedures, and pilots carry the relevant...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2008, 07:56
Replies: 699
Views: 132,653
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Big difference between "going to" and "have"...

Big difference between "going to" and "have" there DD; but me thinks trouble a brewing, felt it coming all day.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2008, 03:10
Replies: 19
Views: 4,378
Posted By SM4 Pirate

So now you know where to find the procedures.:D ...

So now you know where to find the procedures.:D

My question is, who has training in the procedures, and would you fly in TIBA, without the training? If you would, how long before entering TIBA...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2008, 03:14
Replies: 27
Views: 8,592
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Helicopter Dude, We have CTAFs in Australia...

Helicopter Dude,

We have CTAFs in Australia too; this isn't CTAF.

This is closing high level sectors and approach/tower units and using specific procedures, TIBA, which I guess could be...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jul 2008, 01:42
Replies: 27
Views: 8,592
Posted By SM4 Pirate

You see how widespread it is? Nobody has any...

You see how widespread it is? Nobody has any idea what you're talking about. Or could care less because they either a) have never seen it used, b) was used so long ago they can't remember what they...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2008, 02:12
Replies: 941
Views: 51,685
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Rumour has it that Qantas wants NZ to take over...

Rumour has it that Qantas wants NZ to take over the Australian Pacific Airspace sector(s), because they can deliver UPRs now not by late 2010 (at the earliest).

I hear that managers at ASA 'can't...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2008, 01:17
Replies: 699
Views: 132,653
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Chimbu, I agree wholeheartedly, the testing...

Chimbu,

I agree wholeheartedly, the testing validation process is done in the main with university types; when I was at university I had a very different circadian rhythm than I do today;...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2008, 00:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,381
Posted By SM4 Pirate

But it's nothing to do with your TAS filed and...

But it's nothing to do with your TAS filed and TAS doing.

We notice when a PA31 gets a ground speed above 230Kts (without a huge tailwind); or when you are catching a Dash 8 or a jet on a...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Jul 2008, 23:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,394
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Up high I would expect an 8 minute orbit; lower a...

Up high I would expect an 8 minute orbit; lower a bit tighter. I wouldn't rely on a turn rate to keep separation; but I may emphasise what I need, eg give me a tight turn, turn immediately etc.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2008, 06:30
Replies: 941
Views: 51,685
Posted By SM4 Pirate

You jest right? Dumping aircraft OCTA and...

You jest right? Dumping aircraft OCTA and getting another in so the conflict happens in G; this happens everyday in the GAFA, outside radar coverage; that would be a massive safety increase. The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2008, 02:08
Replies: 941
Views: 51,685
Posted By SM4 Pirate

There is a perceptions that this is the way it...

There is a perceptions that this is the way it will work; the amount of controllers currently needed for the current non surveillance 'sectors' will reduce with full ADS-B coverage.

But then...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2008, 11:03
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By SM4 Pirate

What do you mean PTM, I've got the "shock the...

What do you mean PTM, I've got the "shock the gonads" button on my console, no wait that's for me.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jun 2008, 00:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,495
Posted By SM4 Pirate

So why is the CEO spruking the extra trainee...

So why is the CEO spruking the extra trainee intakes? Surely he's been advised that the ACADEMY can't cope with the workload.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2008, 02:57
Replies: 15
Views: 1,497
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Nothing, there are various legal issues at hand...

Nothing, there are various legal issues at hand about satellite paths and companies; also as you know there are a distinct lack of staff working on projects; something to do with all hands on the...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jun 2008, 02:46
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By SM4 Pirate

In Oz I believe we should say, "At 4000 feet,...

In Oz I believe we should say, "At 4000 feet, Cancel SID, Fly heading 195"
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2008, 11:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,603
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Because Sydney is Special? -- within the...

Because Sydney is Special?

-- within the prescribed circling area for the category of aircraft or a higher category, where the limitations of the higher category are complied with, and the...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2008, 11:44
Replies: 4
Views: 889
Posted By SM4 Pirate

Well it does where I work, some places have very...

Well it does where I work, some places have very different rosters, it totally depends on your role and the location even across a 'single centre' there are very different rosters.
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