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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Mar 2013, 01:30
Replies: 12
Views: 4,988
Posted By Dixi Normus

45 years at one airline! Pretty hard to match in...

45 years at one airline! Pretty hard to match in today's world. He must of joined Delta at 20, minimum age for a commercial license is 18. That was the golden age of commercial flying, before...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Oct 2010, 07:08
Replies: 19
Views: 4,817
Posted By Dixi Normus

I think the safety demo can be enhance further by...

I think the safety demo can be enhance further by installing some silver poles in the cabin. Cebu Pacifie's call sign should change to "Pole Cat"!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Feb 2010, 23:59
Replies: 315
Views: 53,852
Posted By Dixi Normus

Why is everyone calling each other greedy? You...

Why is everyone calling each other greedy? You wouldn't be at CX if it wasn't for greed.
Remember this:

[I]"Greed -- for lack of a better word -- is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Feb 2010, 06:54
Replies: 315
Views: 53,852
Posted By Dixi Normus

Why is the idea of equality creating such a...

Why is the idea of equality creating such a divide? For every base there should be one re-numeration package. This means the take home pay, or taxable income, is the same for everyone doing the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Feb 2010, 16:35
Replies: 315
Views: 53,852
Posted By Dixi Normus

Yes, envy is the keyword in this debate. The...

Yes, envy is the keyword in this debate. The LEPs are envious of their expat peers for getting more renumerations for doing the same job. The expats are envious of the LEP for getting a jet job at...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Oct 2009, 14:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,449
Posted By Dixi Normus

Must be fun watching your piss go sideways!:8

Must be fun watching your piss go sideways!:8
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Sep 2009, 14:45
Replies: 18
Views: 5,758
Posted By Dixi Normus

I really missed all that chrome on airplanes! ...

I really missed all that chrome on airplanes! This video should be pre-IGS, it look like the CC NDB approach, judging from the height over Cheung Chau and the mention of Green Island (missed...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Oct 2008, 09:09
Replies: 51
Views: 8,409
Posted By Dixi Normus

Saw a major European airline crew with a shirt...

Saw a major European airline crew with a shirt that looks a used motel bed sheet and it was not tuck it. However he was wearing his hat, which I think he used as a pillow in the bunk. It is not...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Oct 2008, 15:14
Replies: 116
Views: 11,395
Posted By Dixi Normus

I think the term "expat allowance" is causing the...

I think the term "expat allowance" is causing the problem here. The LEPs are not seeking the get the "expat allowance" per say, just equal renumeration. As long as the basic pay + "something" is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Oct 2008, 17:47
Replies: 116
Views: 11,395
Posted By Dixi Normus

Arrow AOA motto: All pilots are equal but some are...

AOA motto: All pilots are equal but some are more equal than other.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Oct 2008, 05:38
Replies: 116
Views: 11,395
Posted By Dixi Normus

Red face It is really hard to have unity when when you...

It is really hard to have unity when when you have one group looking down on another. The LEPs are NOT asking the company to get rid of expat allowance, they just want the same allowance. Why are...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Oct 2008, 05:42
Replies: 116
Views: 11,395
Posted By Dixi Normus

controlledCHAOS said: Mate, it is pretty...

controlledCHAOS said:
Mate, it is pretty obvious (to everyone) that you local Chinese are being discriminated against. If I were you guys, I'll stage some kind of a "walk-off" to show my anger.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Sep 2008, 17:16
Replies: 103
Views: 29,646
Posted By Dixi Normus

This is HKA's home port, stuff like this should...

This is HKA's home port, stuff like this should not happen. NO EXCUSES.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Mar 2008, 02:35
Replies: 40
Views: 10,476
Posted By Dixi Normus

Holly Sheik!! Didn't realize that the DPA/AOA is...

Holly Sheik!! Didn't realize that the DPA/AOA is a sleeper cell of the asian branch of the KKK. :yuk: Can't believe in this day and age of advance education that people are still living in the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Mar 2008, 13:54
Replies: 40
Views: 10,476
Posted By Dixi Normus

Just who isn't afraid to fly in bad wx??? Is the...

Just who isn't afraid to fly in bad wx??? Is the PIC's gender and race a cruical factor in the investigation report? She just had a bad day under very difficult circumstances. Is this worst than...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Feb 2008, 03:24
Replies: 61
Views: 10,854
Posted By Dixi Normus

Question Are straight porn illegal in Aus?? Are the...

Are straight porn illegal in Aus?? Are the custom guys banning the importing of porn on moral grounds or are they protecting the local porn indurtry?? The crew hotel must be doing good business now...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Jan 2008, 03:06
Replies: 63
Views: 31,781
Posted By Dixi Normus

The next time out of CLK try tuning SC (Stone...

The next time out of CLK try tuning SC (Stone Cutter) 238 NDB and RW (377) NBD. I think one of them might still be working. However they are not in any current FMGC database of nav aids. SL (Sha...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Oct 2007, 14:04
Replies: 214
Views: 61,681
Posted By Dixi Normus

This is going to be a snowball effect. The guys...

This is going to be a snowball effect. The guys (gals) that are on the fence about staying at KA will be pushed over the edge by the upcoming roster chaos. People who normally don't call sick will...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Apr 2007, 03:16
Replies: 29
Views: 6,847
Posted By Dixi Normus

What is the roster like on a LAX base F/O? How...

What is the roster like on a LAX base F/O? How does the CX LAX cargo job compare to the NCA job base in SFO?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Sep 2006, 04:51
Replies: 165
Views: 35,410
Posted By Dixi Normus

Dyce, Point taken with the Director Fq and the...

Dyce,
Point taken with the Director Fq and the TCAS seperation, totally agreed. Still why the extra radar vector for 07 when it is pretty much the same as the publish approach track from...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Sep 2006, 06:13
Replies: 165
Views: 35,410
Posted By Dixi Normus

Question As for the radio congestion, would it be easier...

As for the radio congestion, would it be easier if we could fly the 07L/R approaches as published from LIMES/SOKOE instead of radar vector? I would guess that 90% of the aircraft going into CLK are...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Jul 2006, 01:56
Replies: 19
Views: 4,360
Posted By Dixi Normus

The people who are willing to buy a type rating...

The people who are willing to buy a type rating and work for free to build hours are the same people who complain about low wages for pilots once they get into an airline. Remember you have to sleep...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jun 2006, 14:29
Replies: 37
Views: 8,212
Posted By Dixi Normus

My favorite tower instruction: “ Behind landing,...

My favorite tower instruction: “ Behind landing, line-up behind”, almost a palindrome. ;)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Jun 2006, 01:36
Replies: 22
Views: 5,846
Posted By Dixi Normus

So with the addition of the KA guys, CX got their...

So with the addition of the KA guys, CX got their new "C" scale..................
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Dec 2005, 01:34
Replies: 7
Views: 4,400
Posted By Dixi Normus

Unhappy Unfortunately most of those post are spot on, you...

Unfortunately most of those post are spot on, you will see the same behavior displayed towards the cabin/ground staff from the cockpit. That is why one should show manners, especially when in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jun 2005, 14:37
Replies: 17
Views: 5,534
Posted By Dixi Normus

Cool This should be interesting.......let the...

This should be interesting.......let the fireworks begin! BTW are you talking about CX or KA?:E
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Feb 2005, 04:26
Replies: 53
Views: 10,257
Posted By Dixi Normus

Exclamation KA bus drivers don't paid anywhere near the CX...

KA bus drivers don't paid anywhere near the CX guys. As for LCC, don't overlook the new players such as CR Airways and Hong Kong Express................dark clouds are looming ahead!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Feb 2004, 10:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,869
Posted By Dixi Normus

Exclamation The most important point to remember when...

The most important point to remember when considering to join Silkair or SQ is that you not just working for the airline, you are part of Singapore Inc. The contact terms can be change quite easily...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jan 2004, 21:21
Replies: 111
Views: 22,085
Posted By Dixi Normus

Talking Hainan Island is a great place to fly, just ask...

Hainan Island is a great place to fly, just ask those USN P-3 crews that had an all expense paid trip by the Chinese government! Hainan Air is best run mainland carrier.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Dec 2003, 13:19
Replies: 26
Views: 8,062
Posted By Dixi Normus

Lightbulb KA has stopped advertising its pilot positions...

KA has stopped advertising its pilot positions because it doesn't need to, it has enough CVs on hand! The recruiting department is overloaded. KA is still expanding in 04', more buses and frighters...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Sep 2003, 23:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,949
Posted By Dixi Normus

Thumbs down 1-stipper, What is your point??? Are you...

1-stipper,

What is your point??? Are you trying to say that anyone who starts their flying career as a cadet pilot can never become a capable pilot?? The captain of that GFS copper was very...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Sep 2003, 11:52
Replies: 96
Views: 8,098
Posted By Dixi Normus

Post The reason Microsoft became such an industrial...

The reason Microsoft became such an industrial giant is because computer programming language is common worldwide. 80%+ of the world's PCs runs on MS Windows. Granted there might be regional...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jun 2003, 12:24
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By Dixi Normus

Exclamation There are plenty of rated 320 drivers next door...

There are plenty of rated 320 drivers next door at "Sickair"! Can't really see Valueair becoming successful other then driving crew wages down. If the pilot's pay gets any lower in SIN there might...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Jun 2003, 11:27
Replies: 19
Views: 13,216
Posted By Dixi Normus

Question Is it true that Singaporean pilots need an exit...

Is it true that Singaporean pilots need an exit visa (permit) to work oversea? If so, the management has got them by their balls (no female pilots at SIA). They can collude with the government to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th May 2003, 12:53
Replies: 61
Views: 20,809
Posted By Dixi Normus

Exclamation To "Oops": If you lived and worked in HKG...

To "Oops":

If you lived and worked in HKG for more than 7 years you can apply for permanent residency. Most expats don't because they might lose their expat perks.
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