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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2021, 23:11
Replies: 142
Views: 47,307
Posted By duckbelly

Ah Monihan. Such cynicism is painful to read. ...

Ah Monihan. Such cynicism is painful to read.
-Not as financially secure as I’d like to be due to an inability to save for about ten years after Ansett
-But definitely not desperate.
-No, the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2021, 08:13
Replies: 142
Views: 47,307
Posted By duckbelly

I’m one of the older ones in VA, not quite...

I’m one of the older ones in VA, not quite retiring age yet, but heading towards it. Also been through the Ansett debacle where I had to sell my house, my car etc.
There are a few things that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Nov 2011, 23:36
Replies: 167
Views: 89,042
Posted By duckbelly

Mario gave me a job after the Ansett collapse...

Mario gave me a job after the Ansett collapse after a 15 min 'chat'. Turned out to be one of the best positions I had... fantastic people, amazing network, and they put more new airports in my...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Dec 2009, 03:32
Replies: 86
Views: 29,675
Posted By duckbelly

The most important thing with any incident is...

The most important thing with any incident is that no-one was hurt, regardless of the degree of culpability.
As for Eurcypria as an airline, I had the privilege of flying with them for two years...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Dec 2007, 03:54
Replies: 22
Views: 6,330
Posted By duckbelly

Oh, give me a break. I've just been through the...

Oh, give me a break.
I've just been through the Korean Airlines training... yes it can be a bit of a slog, but they're still paying you. I found the LCP's (Line Check Pilots) who do the OE...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jun 2007, 16:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,266
Posted By duckbelly

Only need 3 exams is right, but your licence will...

Only need 3 exams is right, but your licence will be restricted to UK reg aircraft. If you want a full JAA licence, all 14-odd exams are required:ugh:, no matter bow much experience you have:*
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jun 2007, 05:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,324
Posted By duckbelly

Incorrectly inserted Assumed Temp: Extra R'wy??

Last week we came close to taking off with an incorrectly inserted assumed temp, ie Calculated assumed temp was 50, inserted was 58.
Anyone have a rule of thumb to work out the extra runway that we...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2007, 11:48
Replies: 2
Views: 2,989
Posted By duckbelly

Don't have ALT intervention on the 800's I fly so...

Don't have ALT intervention on the 800's I fly so can't answer your first question.
If you have an alt in the ALT window and select VNAV, it won't go down until you select a lower altitude.
Eg. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2007, 13:46
Replies: 28
Views: 22,001
Posted By duckbelly

Any similarities to the LTU A320 that had some...

Any similarities to the LTU A320 that had some kind of brake lock-up at Pafos, Cyprus, last year?? Skid marks still there!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Mar 2007, 13:15
Replies: 47
Views: 12,450
Posted By duckbelly

Yup. They have various start dates, May, August...

Yup.
They have various start dates, May, August and October are the ones I've been given so far.
I think they are fairly flexible regards starting.
Seeya
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Mar 2007, 11:44
Replies: 47
Views: 12,450
Posted By duckbelly

For those of you going for the interview, had one...

For those of you going for the interview, had one last month for the NG...

Medical was pretty thorough, they did some tests I didn't know existed.

Sim was fairly straightforward: Normal T/O,...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2006, 15:11
Replies: 38
Views: 5,463
Posted By duckbelly

The word 'sinister' comes from the Latin for...

The word 'sinister' comes from the Latin for left. Food for thought???!!
Forum: Tech Log
5th Sep 2006, 15:05
Replies: 3
Views: 2,016
Posted By duckbelly

Thumbs up Command assessment/training scenarios

I'd be interested to get some different questions or scenarios for Command assessment and training that will get people thinking. Both in the air and on the ground, dealing with the a/c or people. ...
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2006, 12:38
Replies: 1
Views: 1,224
Posted By duckbelly

737-800 FMC TOD point- what wind?

Anyone shed some light as to what the wind the FMC uses to calculate the TOD point?
I assume that if you put in some descent forecast winds, it can interpolate the others using the stored wind...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Aug 2005, 09:20
Replies: 18
Views: 2,881
Posted By duckbelly

OK, How about this one: I've spent most of...

OK, How about this one:

I've spent most of my flying career in OZ, the last two in the UK.
One phrase that always had me foxed was the
'Descend to XXX', further with the glide.'

On the face...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jul 2005, 11:42
Replies: 23
Views: 5,150
Posted By duckbelly

Talking Hmmmm. When was the last time we talked?? Been...

Hmmmm. When was the last time we talked?? Been on the 73 for a few years now. Does that qualify??!!:ok: :ok:

I auto dumped the 146 the day I started my 73 endorsement!!

Send me a pm with...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2005, 12:32
Replies: 23
Views: 5,150
Posted By duckbelly

Thanks everyone for your replies and info. Much...

Thanks everyone for your replies and info. Much appreciated!!

Duckbelly
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jun 2005, 02:50
Replies: 23
Views: 5,150
Posted By duckbelly

Couple of interview technical questions

Long time since I've flown anything less than 60t, and am going for a position with a F50 carrier. I can't find the answers to a couple of possible questions. Anyone help out?? They're probably...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Sep 2004, 12:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By duckbelly

Rough gross error check I use for the -300 flight...

Rough gross error check I use for the -300 flight plans is 2500Kgs X flight plan time ie 3.5hrs X 2500 = 8750Kg burn.

For the -700, use 2300kgs.

Not spot on especially if there are thumping...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Aug 2004, 18:37
Replies: 344
Views: 142,849
Posted By duckbelly

etrang.......... being a smartass helps no-one. ...

etrang.......... being a smartass helps no-one.

Every accident/incident has lessons. You never know when you or your loved ones have been flying as a pax with a crew who have just avoided a...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Aug 2004, 05:26
Replies: 344
Views: 142,849
Posted By duckbelly

330 Man, you're spot on. The day I stop...

330 Man, you're spot on.
The day I stop learning is the day I quit.

For those who subscribe to the 'hang em high' theory perhaps you should consider the 'he who is without error, let him cast the...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2004, 10:29
Replies: 12
Views: 4,272
Posted By duckbelly

Whilst flying in Papua New Guinea many years ago...

Whilst flying in Papua New Guinea many years ago hours crunching, we were current on C206, Islander, C402, DH6 (some guys Emb110 as well). My best was three in one day. Good fun and it kept you on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Feb 2004, 17:22
Replies: 0
Views: 719
Posted By duckbelly

Talking Emirates interview info

Anyone give me some info on the requirements for the Emirates interview???
Ta
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