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Search: Posts Made By: Desert Budgie
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Forum: Rumours & News
14th Aug 2014, 20:05
Replies: 274
Views: 154,552
Posted By Desert Budgie

I wish this chap all the best. I too have heard...

I wish this chap all the best. I too have heard from pilots on social media who have made statements in his defense after being bombarded with questions of 'have you flown with this guy?!' Nothing...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Aug 2014, 08:15
Replies: 7
Views: 5,333
Posted By Desert Budgie

CAE Burgess Hill

We got an email from CAE explaining there will be an EMB145/Legacy 600 Simulator beginning operation in October. Taking provisional bookings for then, pending the sim evaluation and qualification.
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Aug 2014, 22:05
Replies: 9
Views: 3,894
Posted By Desert Budgie

Give the handler company baggage tags (or...

Give the handler company baggage tags (or alternatively use the handlers' tags...they do have them!), have them write the Aircraft Tail Number, airport of departure and destination on each tag and...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Jul 2014, 17:12
Replies: 6
Views: 4,874
Posted By Desert Budgie

Thanks GF OK, it looks like the FAA will...

Thanks GF

OK, it looks like the FAA will allow a deviation from the weight provided the objectives of the training can be met in an alternative device. So an ATPL skills test on a Business Jet...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Jul 2014, 17:43
Replies: 4
Views: 3,495
Posted By Desert Budgie

This rule has not only been affecting foreign...

This rule has not only been affecting foreign charter operators, but foreign management companies managing aircraft that are wholly owned by a Saudi individual or company. You can ferry in for a...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Jul 2014, 01:51
Replies: 6
Views: 4,874
Posted By Desert Budgie

New FAA ATP Requirements - Combination Type Rating / FAA ATP Checkride

Dear Colleagues,

I think this may be the correct forum to post this since I am sure the new FAA ATP rules may affect our operators.

When receiving new aircraft under management that will be...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2014, 19:44
Replies: 23
Views: 11,876
Posted By Desert Budgie

Just had a look at the Royal Nepal Airlines...

Just had a look at the Royal Nepal Airlines profile. The Airline now only consists of 2 757s. No Twotters, having written off their entire fleet.

Worrying but not surprising.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th May 2013, 21:14
Replies: 84
Views: 18,451
Posted By Desert Budgie

FIs by no means make much money. But they are...

FIs by no means make much money. But they are making money. At least you have an income and are learning (what I feel is important) good PIC skills. At my old operator, the guys we hired who got FO...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th May 2013, 10:21
Replies: 26
Views: 15,106
Posted By Desert Budgie

A-Levels are not a requirement. However a great...

A-Levels are not a requirement. However a great advantage when it comes to screening for new candidates. By not doing your A-Levels (or an equivalent qualification) it will not tell how good you are...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th May 2013, 17:18
Replies: 84
Views: 18,451
Posted By Desert Budgie

I'm curious. I keep hearing how these pay2fly...

I'm curious. I keep hearing how these pay2fly schemes are going to help folks get a job in Europe. Who in Europe HIRES (I mean hires and PAYS) direct entry type rated FOs at the moment. Must be able...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Apr 2013, 07:07
Replies: 17
Views: 8,803
Posted By Desert Budgie

ANG Correspondance

Hi All,

Just received my successful interview result this morning. Took exactly 5 weeks from the Feb 28th - March 1st interviews.

Next Dash 8 ground school courses not beginning until August...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2013, 15:42
Replies: 15
Views: 4,042
Posted By Desert Budgie

Hi Jobear, Just curious, how long ago did...

Hi Jobear,

Just curious, how long ago did you interview?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2013, 07:05
Replies: 17
Views: 8,803
Posted By Desert Budgie

A couple more questions. How long does one...

A couple more questions.

How long does one normally wait to get an answer from HR? They told me in the interview 2 weeks, however the checkies in the sim asked me 'how long is a piece of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2013, 04:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,042
Posted By Desert Budgie

I asked this question in the interview. 5-6...

I asked this question in the interview.

5-6 years according to the upper echelons. To get onto the F100 that is, the Boeings are a different kettle if fish.

They explained:
Dash Classic or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Mar 2013, 19:14
Replies: 17
Views: 8,803
Posted By Desert Budgie

Thanks a lot for the replies. Unfortunately the...

Thanks a lot for the replies. Unfortunately the mods moved my thread around 3 different forums and I only stumbled upon it now.

Interview went well. Very professional staff and quite a pleasant...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2013, 06:32
Replies: 17
Views: 8,803
Posted By Desert Budgie

Air Niugini Interview

Hi all,

I wondered if anyone has any details on the Air Niugini pilot interview. I assume it is for the Dash 8. All extremely short notice and having a hard time finding info on their technical...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Feb 2013, 06:30
Replies: 0
Views: 1,559
Posted By Desert Budgie

Air Niugini Interview

Hi all,

I wondered if anyone has any details on the Air Niugini pilot interview. I assume it is for the Dash 8. All extremely short notice and having a hard time finding info on their technical...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th May 2012, 00:52
Replies: 8
Views: 3,776
Posted By Desert Budgie

Im not well read in all and whatnot, but the...

Im not well read in all and whatnot, but the previous poster is correct.

You have the EU (European Union) the EuroZone, the EEC (European Economic Community) etc. Countries such as Sweden are not...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Feb 2012, 20:00
Replies: 53
Views: 33,620
Posted By Desert Budgie

Muten Based on what you have quoted from my...

Muten

Based on what you have quoted from my previous post you are correct, there are jobs for 500 hour rated guys. However you left out the second and most import statement in that paragraph.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Feb 2012, 16:21
Replies: 53
Views: 33,620
Posted By Desert Budgie

I'm going to continue on a little from my post...

I'm going to continue on a little from my post #27 because the more I browse the forums today the more I see this very same topic coming up again and again!

Quick question. Many people keep...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Feb 2012, 13:53
Replies: 53
Views: 33,620
Posted By Desert Budgie

I struggle to see how a pay2fly scheme will help...

I struggle to see how a pay2fly scheme will help anyone in Europe in the short term. Short term being the next 1 to 2 years.

I feel for the guys staring at their computers for hours a week...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2012, 05:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,104
Posted By Desert Budgie

Matmax. My goodness! I think maybe what I've...

Matmax. My goodness! I think maybe what I've said has been taken slightly out of context!

Shouting maybe a slight exaggeration, but expressing some pent up frustration when taking a delay of 45...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2012, 17:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,104
Posted By Desert Budgie

Those guys are a nightmare!

When BAS Ops don't answer the radio on 131.9, change your call sign to 'Gulf Air' momentarily and they will answer.

Ask the chap on the radio for the phone numbers for the different departments. ...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jul 2011, 18:50
Replies: 1
Views: 5,205
Posted By Desert Budgie

Climb Gradients

Folks,

I know climb gradients for instrument departures have been discussed in the past but could not find this particular question on the forum.

We all know that the minimum climb gradient for...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jul 2010, 19:00
Replies: 9
Views: 6,031
Posted By Desert Budgie

It is referring to your block time. Basically...

It is referring to your block time. Basically any time you are actually operating the aircraft.

FDP is from sign on until chocks on on the final sector.

DP is sign on until sign off. You...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jun 2010, 10:26
Replies: 89
Views: 14,654
Posted By Desert Budgie

Question about the 'Zig Zag One' arrival. ...

Question about the 'Zig Zag One' arrival.

When flying a turboprop into DXB, we get vectors left and right and speed restrictions for spacing.

'Turn left 070'
'Turn right 180'
'Slow 180...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Apr 2010, 22:48
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,134,697
Posted By Desert Budgie

BA operating BA 102 from Calgary to ABZ! Arrives...

BA operating BA 102 from Calgary to ABZ! Arrives early in the afternoon, about 1330. Boeing 763.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2010, 22:40
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,592,349
Posted By Desert Budgie

I have read theories on this thread that these...

I have read theories on this thread that these erruptions can lead to ash clouds hanging in the air for years.

However from recent violent eruptions I am of the understanding that these large ash...
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2010, 19:28
Replies: 39
Views: 8,375
Posted By Desert Budgie

Do you actually need to get a visa in your...

Do you actually need to get a visa in your passport before travel or is it just a pay online thing to get a visa number you quote at the immigration desk on arrival.

If it is the latter it's no...
Forum: Middle East
17th Feb 2009, 11:43
Replies: 20
Views: 5,014
Posted By Desert Budgie

Does anyone know what's happening to those poor...

Does anyone know what's happening to those poor folk who lose their jobs with motgages, personal loans, car loans etc?

Obviously you can't pay your debts if you don't have an income. The banks...
Forum: Middle East
5th Jan 2009, 23:58
Replies: 14
Views: 4,021
Posted By Desert Budgie

OK, I'm on the same page. Maybe the operators...

OK, I'm on the same page. Maybe the operators are not 'failing' but the layoffs are real. Yet to hear of any operators closing their doors.
Forum: Middle East
5th Jan 2009, 04:40
Replies: 14
Views: 4,021
Posted By Desert Budgie

There ARE layoffs and not vague allegations as...

There ARE layoffs and not vague allegations as commented earlier.

Remember, many aircraft operated by the corporate companies are CMI only. Crew, Maintenance and Insurance. The aircraft are...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Jan 2009, 11:01
Replies: 42
Views: 8,433
Posted By Desert Budgie

ATPL 2600 Hours 850 Hours Per Year ...

ATPL
2600 Hours
850 Hours Per Year

Cheers

DB :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Nov 2008, 08:44
Replies: 22
Views: 3,088
Posted By Desert Budgie

I don't get it?

:confused:

What's up with the animals?!?
Forum: Middle East
17th Nov 2008, 23:42
Replies: 413
Views: 82,867
Posted By Desert Budgie

It wasn't a FECA aircraft. It was one of the...

It wasn't a FECA aircraft. It was one of the ACMI companies British Gulf that was involved in the accident. However one of the FECA FMC guys who travels with them to Iraq was killed. RIP
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