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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2009, 07:51
Replies: 16
Views: 4,852
Posted By Bombay

Mike Pero the Hero

I just read on the newswires that Mike Pero is chartering a B747 for an Erebus memorial flight in late January. Claims it's a non-commercial venture.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2009, 13:33
Replies: 74
Views: 12,612
Posted By Bombay

Guys, this is a valid point. ZQN isn't the only...

Guys, this is a valid point. ZQN isn't the only challenging flying we do. The granite is real, and close, but it's still a numbers airport like everywhere else Don't make it sound like "Heros...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2009, 13:09
Replies: 160
Views: 27,399
Posted By Bombay

Pegasus - delighted things are going so well for...

Pegasus - delighted things are going so well for you over there.

Feel free to stay as long as you like.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2009, 08:37
Replies: 62
Views: 10,204
Posted By Bombay

Which of the following do you think is true? Why...

Which of the following do you think is true? Why do the old pilots keep on flying? Is it because they:

a) have no life outside of flying
b) are tighter than a tight thing
c) can't bear to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2009, 13:14
Replies: 51
Views: 5,775
Posted By Bombay

Fruet Mich: Couldn't agree more. We've got to...

Fruet Mich: Couldn't agree more. We've got to collectively say no. It's absolute BS. Why would anyone sell their soul just to fly something with swept wings?

Mad...and stupid. I used to bang...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2009, 12:50
Replies: 33
Views: 5,589
Posted By Bombay

The "it'll get better eventually" mentality with...

The "it'll get better eventually" mentality with regards to pay and conditions is disturbing. While I don't want to wag the finger at anyone in particular, it's that kind of attitude that promotes...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2009, 12:27
Replies: 36
Views: 5,988
Posted By Bombay

Not a bad idea...except that Air NZ has purchased...

Not a bad idea...except that Air NZ has purchased the ATRs off lease which means they're commited to them for a while (years) yet. If you wanted to dump a fleet, it would be smarter to keep them on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th May 2009, 11:36
Replies: 33
Views: 5,589
Posted By Bombay

Keep your panties on. There's a lot to do before...

Keep your panties on. There's a lot to do before they start operating this thing domestically in NZ, if they do.

No doubt it's a great machine for the job. I'm just not sure they're the right...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th May 2009, 11:28
Replies: 36
Views: 5,988
Posted By Bombay

Well hell. This isn't good. To all of you who...

Well hell. This isn't good. To all of you who said that the negotiations would be the end of him, what do you say now? Never think for a second that a bad negotiation round prevents promotion. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Nov 2008, 07:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Posted By Bombay

330? AKL/LAX/AKL has been a -400 for as long as...

330? AKL/LAX/AKL has been a -400 for as long as I can remember.

Thanks for the info guys. Interesting reading. How many -300s are still active in the fleet? The FE must be a dying breed in QF...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Nov 2008, 06:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Posted By Bombay

QF 747-300 on AKL/LAX/AKL

I've noticed that QF operated a 747-300 on the AKL/LAX/AKL service (QF25/26 originating in MEL I think) in the last couple of days.

Any reason why they pulled the 744 off the route? Seems odd...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2008, 12:04
Replies: 327
Views: 43,086
Posted By Bombay

It was inevitable. The 72-600 is hardly a...

It was inevitable.

The 72-600 is hardly a big improvment on the -500 from a passenger and operator point of view.

The Q400 doesn't have enough extra seats regardless of arguments about...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2008, 09:44
Replies: 296
Views: 41,356
Posted By Bombay

My Turn, There's more to this business than...

My Turn,

There's more to this business than just contract negotiations. Similarly, there are dozens more reasons that people chose to join ALPA than just negotiation strength.

For example,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2008, 08:49
Replies: 296
Views: 41,356
Posted By Bombay

Pool Boy, if it was not for alpa you would...

Pool Boy,

if it was not for alpa you would be earning about half of your current salary ( just ask any former origin F/O what it was like to have individual contracts ).

Agreed. Individual...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2008, 08:35
Replies: 296
Views: 41,356
Posted By Bombay

Keep up the fight guys. I heard something...

Keep up the fight guys.

I heard something the other day about an Air NSN pilot who resigned from ALPA a couple of weeks ago in the middle of all of this. Is that person incredibly brave,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2008, 12:11
Replies: 296
Views: 41,356
Posted By Bombay

Do you think JH is mindful about what ultimately...

Do you think JH is mindful about what ultimately happened to O'Regan?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Sep 2006, 09:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,558
Posted By Bombay

Oh dear. Mr Pero has stars in his eyes again. ...

Oh dear. Mr Pero has stars in his eyes again.

Good luck to him.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Sep 2006, 09:34
Replies: 21
Views: 3,660
Posted By Bombay

Indeed. I hadn't considered that as a reason!

Indeed. I hadn't considered that as a reason!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Sep 2006, 09:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By Bombay

Jetstar starting NZ domestic

I hear Jetstar are on the verge of starting NZ domestic runs. Any comments?

This can't be good for Jetconnect. Haven't they been recently hiring?

Bombay
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Sep 2006, 09:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,558
Posted By Bombay

Profitable?

If the freight business is profitable, why the "limited time" to find a buyer? Surely there's no rush and furthermore, why wind up a "significantly profitable" business?

I smell a rat. His name...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Sep 2006, 10:59
Replies: 21
Views: 3,660
Posted By Bombay

TB-10

Not a nice aeroplane. Did a few hours both operationally and instructing in them.

Seem to recall that they are heavy in the ailerons and overly light in the elevator, making them an unharmonised...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Sep 2006, 10:09
Replies: 56
Views: 10,493
Posted By Bombay

bazbogan, Congratulations on gaining further...

bazbogan,

Congratulations on gaining further employment.

There is an irony here that I'm sure is clear to most people.

Being "liberated" from Origin, although under umpleasent circumstances,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2006, 10:55
Replies: 56
Views: 10,493
Posted By Bombay

Origin starting charter services (a la 1997)

Oh dear. Could this be "Origin II - The Rebirth", with RI starting down the same 1997 road?

First, charter flights, using FOs that get paid an hourly rate instead of a salary. Then, small,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2005, 10:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,188
Posted By Bombay

noooby, I wrote several bitchy comments on...

noooby,

I wrote several bitchy comments on that yellow "comments" sheet at the back of the exam papers when I was sitting my CPL and ATPL exams.

Never heard a thing back.

Twice I showed for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2005, 10:40
Replies: 67
Views: 10,586
Posted By Bombay

Well, I wish I'd been following this forum from...

Well, I wish I'd been following this forum from the beginning. Very entertaining watching all you guys trip over yourselves to help. How's your eyesight? Going blind yet?

Apart from all the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2005, 10:27
Replies: 23
Views: 3,410
Posted By Bombay

Sounds like I got away with it for too long then....

Sounds like I got away with it for too long then.

Either that, or maybe preflighting is the most exciting part of GL's day. Maybe he likes to walk around outside with the candidates. I should...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2005, 03:49
Replies: 20
Views: 5,423
Posted By Bombay

Couldn't agree more. Vxse would be far more...

Couldn't agree more. Vxse would be far more useful in most circumstances.

As for the arguement that Vyse is there for driftdown reasons: That may indeed be true but why bother mark it on the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2005, 03:43
Replies: 23
Views: 3,410
Posted By Bombay

While we are on the subject of Flight Tests, has...

While we are on the subject of Flight Tests, has anyone ever been tested on a Preflight Inspection as part of a flight test?

The first preflight I got tested on was part of my ATPL flight test! ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2005, 08:13
Replies: 23
Views: 3,410
Posted By Bombay

Readbackcorrect, You are certainly not...

Readbackcorrect,

You are certainly not short-cutting the training by asking questions. I didn't mean to suggest that you were. Apologies.

Keep asking questions. You'll either find an answer,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2005, 10:07
Replies: 23
Views: 3,410
Posted By Bombay

There are no short cuts in preparing for the C...

There are no short cuts in preparing for the C Cat.

It's not just another rating that enables you to build more hours. You are being given the qualifications necessary TO TEACH SOMEONE TO FLY AN...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2005, 09:47
Replies: 162
Views: 23,645
Posted By Bombay

You know, to be honest, that day at FUEL Coffee...

You know, to be honest, that day at FUEL Coffee in WLG? What irratated me more, was that he was gobbing off about the B1900 and holding up the queue! I was desperate for a coffee.

You'd think...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2005, 08:35
Replies: 23
Views: 3,410
Posted By Bombay

Leach is a good guy who enjoys a laugh but he...

Leach is a good guy who enjoys a laugh but he demands a high standard so keep prepping until you can't take it any more.

The C Cat test is a good day, rewarding regardless of the result.

The B...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2005, 08:23
Replies: 162
Views: 23,645
Posted By Bombay

Overhead in the Wellington terminal the other...

Overhead in the Wellington terminal the other day, at FUEL coffee....

B1900 Pilot: "Well, at least we're flying the most sophisticated and best performing turboprop in the country..."

Tell me,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Nov 2004, 00:08
Replies: 25
Views: 4,738
Posted By Bombay

Split Flap, Not even aou! Choice.

Split Flap,

Not even aou! Choice.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Nov 2004, 02:17
Replies: 25
Views: 4,738
Posted By Bombay

With regard to the calls going out, get Caller...

With regard to the calls going out, get Caller ID. That way when the phone rings, you can see if it has a Koru on the number. If not, don't answer the phone.
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