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Search: Posts Made By: flightfocus
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Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2020, 15:09
Replies: 36
Views: 29,850
Posted By flightfocus

Slight thread drift, but..... I would be very...

Slight thread drift, but..... I would be very surprised if that is a write off.

Here a few other examples of aircraft that have received extensive repairs to return them to service. Only...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2018, 04:50
Replies: 8
Views: 4,413
Posted By flightfocus

Is Anyone Surprised?

Amazed it has taken this long to be officially identified. Credit to the airlines for pursuing it this far, however past form would indicate this is not an altruistic action. Corporate history in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th May 2018, 06:57
Replies: 103
Views: 25,146
Posted By flightfocus

Agree 100% !!! I know the Australian ATC's...

Agree 100% !!!

I know the Australian ATC's are doing a great job given the circumstances. There is a lot if pride within their ranks and they maintain high professional standards. There should be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th May 2018, 14:44
Replies: 103
Views: 25,146
Posted By flightfocus

Absolutely!! A simple yet effective example of...

Absolutely!! A simple yet effective example of how out of touch and restrictive Australian ATC and the associated bureaucracy have became. I'm a former OZ ATC now working with the blinkers removed...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2018, 17:36
Replies: 12
Views: 3,072
Posted By flightfocus

feather44, I think you will find that the DXB...

feather44, I think you will find that the DXB controllers (and many others - but not all) will only use time for departure as that is all they are allowed to use.

So you have either 2min, 3min or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Nov 2017, 01:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By flightfocus

Thanks Bend alot, I will have a look at that. ...

Thanks Bend alot, I will have a look at that.

Flightfocus :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Nov 2017, 01:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By flightfocus

Help Wanted - Formation Information Needed

Hi all,

I stumbled across this incredible photograph while going through some of my late grandfathers collection of memorabilia.

The photo was taken in Darwin and it depicts a unique formation...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2017, 16:03
Replies: 10
Views: 5,280
Posted By flightfocus

Roadrunner Once, OK. Thanks.

Roadrunner Once,

OK. Thanks.
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2017, 16:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,449
Posted By flightfocus

Sharpshooter41, I am not familiar with the...

Sharpshooter41,

I am not familiar with the actual day that you are referring too, however here a few points that may, or may not, be relevant:

* Did you advise ATC upon arrival of the tailwind?...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2017, 15:46
Replies: 10
Views: 5,280
Posted By flightfocus

Middle East Jobs

I have noticed a lot of ATC jobs being advertised in the Middle East lately. Particularly the usual locations of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

However this is a job advertised on Flight Global at the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2015, 03:12
Replies: 99
Views: 26,056
Posted By flightfocus

Never fear all, The promised land is...

Never fear all,

The promised land is visible on the horizon....

Have a look at this executive collection of buzzwords and catchy phrases. One Sky, the panacea that cures all ill's......
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2013, 14:40
Replies: 187
Views: 45,084
Posted By flightfocus

Hempy, Good old Worlds Best Practice -...

Hempy,



Good old Worlds Best Practice - a euphemism for barely average. :(

Why don't these Australian corporations strive to be the best, as they once were? And they were proud of it! Qantas...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jan 2013, 00:34
Replies: 86
Views: 18,567
Posted By flightfocus

Zapatas Blood: I think the family of...

Zapatas Blood:



I think the family of the 6 year old killed in this accident would disagree with your claim:

Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Nov 2012, 11:41
Replies: 23
Views: 7,386
Posted By flightfocus

Forget the go arounds - and there were many low...

Forget the go arounds - and there were many low level over the runway today - what about that Air Mauritius departure.....

OMG ! ! ! :mad:

Spectacular, yet disturbing. Definitely THE show of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Oct 2012, 03:59
Replies: 163
Views: 45,871
Posted By flightfocus

Not sure how many of you read Ben Sandilands &...

Not sure how many of you read Ben Sandilands & Plane Talking, but he has shared his view on the Atkins email here:

Air traffic control shambles at Sydney made public in memo | Plane Talking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2012, 01:44
Replies: 43
Views: 22,842
Posted By flightfocus

Can we see the pix as well?

Can we see the pix as well?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Oct 2012, 11:55
Replies: 163
Views: 45,871
Posted By flightfocus

For those that are unaware, this is an email who...

For those that are unaware, this is an email who has recently been 'Acting Executive General Manager' for ATC. :ugh:

It gives you an indication of the reason why Airservices is imploding. As...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2012, 09:28
Replies: 217
Views: 59,586
Posted By flightfocus

This appointment is a real concern! A chain...

This appointment is a real concern!

A chain of ex blue suits from top to bottom. The only one with any form worth respecting is Houston.

Some of the ugliest, most disruptive and confrontational...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2012, 13:18
Replies: 140
Views: 32,605
Posted By flightfocus

Nautilus Blue has it straight. All this...

Nautilus Blue has it straight.

All this pilot vs ATC angst is exactly what the self serving execs want!

ATC DON'T delay for fun. Most, if not all sectors and towers AROUND THE COUNTRY are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2012, 07:59
Replies: 163
Views: 45,871
Posted By flightfocus

The ASA yes men are ONLY interested in "service...

The ASA yes men are ONLY interested in "service continuity" - screw everything else. Gotta keep Albo happy so he can continue delaying the YSSY 2nd airport decision.....

Greg & Co have torn the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2012, 11:37
Replies: 11
Views: 3,186
Posted By flightfocus

How did ThornBird turn this story of a CEO with...

How did ThornBird turn this story of a CEO with his snout in the airlines and taxpayers trough into an anti union rant??

No seriously how?? :ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2012, 06:22
Replies: 11
Views: 3,186
Posted By flightfocus

Angry CEO's - "I'm alright jack" Club Expands

I wish that I could say this came as a surprise:

Paid to live the high life - the man who spent $243,702 of your money | thetelegraph.com.au...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Dec 2011, 08:59
Replies: 79
Views: 15,731
Posted By flightfocus

Can someone explain why when you are faced with...

Can someone explain why when you are faced with an extended delay waiting like yesterday the engines have t keep running?

From memory an A330 burns about a tonne an hour at ground idle. If we were...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2011, 03:05
Replies: 60
Views: 13,603
Posted By flightfocus

OMG! Qantas has become such an embarrassment....

OMG! Qantas has become such an embarrassment. None of the people that front the media do anything to inspire confidence in the brand or its future.

Notice the ABC desk jockey said the OW...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2011, 01:31
Replies: 47
Views: 7,538
Posted By flightfocus

WAC is currently trying to build the...

WAC is currently trying to build the infrastructure that they needed for 2007! The final result is going to be a patch-work of knee jerk short term fixes to a critical problem. Opportunities have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2011, 01:13
Replies: 1,216
Views: 192,303
Posted By flightfocus

As has been stated previously, you will not see...

As has been stated previously, you will not see that phrase again in a NOTAM.

It has been banished to the far reaches. The full weight of management wrath awaits any mortal with the audacity to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2011, 07:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By flightfocus

:D :D This line is just to meet the 10...

:D :D

This line is just to meet the 10 character minimum :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2011, 12:34
Replies: 16
Views: 3,061
Posted By flightfocus

Nice one, so Perth wins for the most efficient...

Nice one, so Perth wins for the most efficient delaying aerodrome.!!! :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th May 2011, 14:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,061
Posted By flightfocus

PH + Fog = OMG

Wow. How much fun was PH this morning. :}

Fogged in, incredibly restrictive movement rate and departure slot bingo! :E

Kal must have thought they were under attack. What a day...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2011, 10:17
Replies: 288
Views: 69,457
Posted By flightfocus

This is without doubt the best thread I have ever...

This is without doubt the best thread I have ever seen on PPRUNE. :D

Everyone sharing information, staying on topic, no F*&*^#ts slagging each other, no pissing contest's and an informative read....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2011, 10:31
Replies: 288
Views: 69,457
Posted By flightfocus

Keg, Chazddat - Thanks chaps! :D We are up for it...

Keg, Chazddat - Thanks chaps! :D We are up for it if you are. Gotta love the backtrack 06 from J1 or J2 into the teeth of the next arrival turning final at 4nm. :eek: Were getting good at maximising...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2011, 12:08
Replies: 130
Views: 28,336
Posted By flightfocus

I think that should have been followed by: ...

I think that should have been followed by:

"The move will substantially increase pressure on an already inadequate road system to get people to the new terminal, thereby drastically decreasing the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2011, 17:35
Replies: 130
Views: 28,336
Posted By flightfocus

Was only a matter of when. I wonder where they...

Was only a matter of when. I wonder where they will park them.

The Chinese tourists will be amazed to see and visit a 3rd world airport for the 1st time :E

They will have just left the latest...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2011, 04:09
Replies: 130
Views: 28,336
Posted By flightfocus

You think that PH airport is having trouble...

You think that PH airport is having trouble coping, then have a read of this:

33 000 workers needed in WA by next year | Australian Mining...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2011, 08:29
Replies: 130
Views: 28,336
Posted By flightfocus

I have often wondered the same thing. Heard a...

I have often wondered the same thing. Heard a B767 crew recently tell ATC that they burn 600kg per side per hour at idle on the ground. He had been waiting for 40 mins by the time he got to the gate....
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