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15th Feb 2024, 07:56
Replies: 113
Views: 8,416
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

In Charter (I suspect this is where you are...

In Charter (I suspect this is where you are coming from) it is common practice to do the run-ups once, unless you suspect there's something amiss.
...but as a CASA FOI once pointed out to me, "I've...
3rd Feb 2024, 09:37
Replies: 142
Views: 31,357
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Clare even at my age and stage of advanced...

Clare even at my age and stage of advanced decrepitude I can see an aircraft on downwind turning base.
...you have a couple of years on me though! :E
24th Jan 2024, 21:42
Replies: 142
Views: 31,357
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

How absolutely heartbreaking for all involved....

How absolutely heartbreaking for all involved. You can only imagine how George and the authorising instructor must feel today - never mind the student's family. I can't begin to imagine how crushing...
23rd Jan 2024, 09:40
Replies: 59
Views: 13,665
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Mate it's not the public service. There is no...

Mate it's not the public service. There is no obligation to advertise any position in the private sector.
28th Nov 2023, 01:36
Replies: 24
Views: 2,763
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

My experience of customer service with Lightspeed...

My experience of customer service with Lightspeed has been fantastic, upgrading components and providing trade-ins on older units.
I will buy Lightspeed over Bose any day.
12th Nov 2023, 04:32
Replies: 60
Views: 21,301
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Grrr This is all you need to know about the veracity...

This is all you need to know about the veracity of post-accident analysis on PPRuNe.
5th Nov 2023, 02:57
Replies: 147
Views: 53,046
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Ja ja ja but you and I both know fatigue is...

Ja ja ja but you and I both know fatigue is cumulative. It's less about what the aircraft was doing today as what it has been doing for the last 20 years.
I probably spend too much time thinking...
4th Nov 2023, 11:18
Replies: 147
Views: 53,046
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

A friend of mine was killed in a GAM...

A friend of mine was killed in a GAM Aerocommander at Killmore Gap when the wings clapped.
I can't help but wonder how much low level FAC/Bird-Doggin' this machine has done.
How very sad for the...
28th Sep 2023, 20:33
Replies: 112
Views: 25,401
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

So HOVIS and Neville If an employee tells me...

So HOVIS and Neville

If an employee tells me they will be leaving in 3 months, or they have active applications elsewhere, I can then make an informed decision to train them up or not. Maybe there...
25th Sep 2023, 21:51
Replies: 112
Views: 25,401
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Employees who are good for their word don't have...

Employees who are good for their word don't have bonds enforced on them.
As a small business employer I can't tell you how frustrating it is to invest limited time and money into a green,...
25th Sep 2023, 21:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,316
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

I am flying on a restricted Class 1 and a full...

I am flying on a restricted Class 1 and a full Class 2 after my Aortic Valve was replaced in 2021.
I was going through the same head noise as you but a mate of mine is a medico who has worked at QF...
12th Sep 2023, 12:46
Replies: 24
Views: 7,501
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

PSEA requires crashworthy seats and redundant...

PSEA requires crashworthy seats and redundant systems that the PA46 doesn't have.
10th Sep 2023, 13:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,778
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Peter was doing the ATPL exams at the same time...

Peter was doing the ATPL exams at the same time as me, about 20-25 years ago. We later crossed paths in the Upper Hunter/New England scene.
A good man. Vale Peter.
7th Sep 2023, 04:28
Replies: 26
Views: 3,583
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Jeez. How many ratepayers are there in...

Jeez.

How many ratepayers are there in Diamantina Shire?
What are the security requirements placed on the shire by the Dept Homeland Security?
How much do you reckon that costs?

"Greedy...
24th Aug 2023, 06:47
Replies: 110
Views: 40,091
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Hi Squawk The gent named in this matter is...

Hi Squawk

The gent named in this matter is NOT the pilot of the L39.

Let's say an unfortunate coincidence.
9th Aug 2023, 05:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,920
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Harley McKillop in Scone

Harley McKillop in Scone
28th Jul 2023, 03:01
Replies: 112
Views: 25,401
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

How many 19-seat turboprops are out there Taily? ...

How many 19-seat turboprops are out there Taily?
B1900C/D
Metro 23
Jetstream 32.

You can buy 4 J32s for the price of one B1900D... if you can find one.

The Bond amount reflects the cost to...
25th Jul 2023, 23:19
Replies: 17
Views: 7,046
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

One thing to note - National Employment Standards...

One thing to note - National Employment Standards (NES) says 28 days AL with a 17.5% leave loading for all full time employees

Air Pilots Award 2020 adds 14 days without leave loading to the NES...
7th Jul 2023, 12:25
Replies: 28
Views: 5,830
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Did my renewal on 22 Feb. Re-validation...

Did my renewal on 22 Feb.
Re-validation received before I got to my car in the carpark.

8 weeks came and went. Interim certificate issued, expires 22 JUL.

Still waiting!
26th Jun 2023, 02:12
Replies: 112
Views: 25,401
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Mach Daylight Robbery? How so? They are not...

Mach

Daylight Robbery? How so? They are not asking for the money up front.

It's a cost in the training. If the candidate completes the Type Rating and quits the next day, the above statement...
25th Jun 2023, 22:54
Replies: 112
Views: 25,401
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Sure, $95k is a lot of money but I bet you would...

Sure, $95k is a lot of money but I bet you would sit in the interview and promise them you will stay for five years.
In my experience as an employer I have noticed a few patterns:

1/. Those who...
22nd Jun 2023, 09:58
Replies: 3
Views: 2,814
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Hi Missy, Did your Dad work for a hot water...

Hi Missy,

Did your Dad work for a hot water company?
14th Jun 2023, 07:58
Replies: 24
Views: 3,063
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

My school schedules lessons 2.0-2.5 hours apart. ...

My school schedules lessons 2.0-2.5 hours apart.
No way can you get a full hour of your instructor's time in a 1.5 turnaround.

Assuming you have done the Long Brief prior (I suspect there's no...
24th May 2023, 22:23
Replies: 141
Views: 34,624
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

You have come this far chasing the dream. Your...

You have come this far chasing the dream. Your options are:
1/. Ditch it and find a job/career that will pay off the debt; or
2/. Send it, dive in, find that job. Do whatever it takes.

In the...
20th May 2023, 12:14
Replies: 27
Views: 6,406
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Let's see... I did all the specialist stuff...

Let's see...
I did all the specialist stuff they asked for in January/Early February.
saw my DAME 22 February.
Class 1 expired 03 March.
DAME re-validated for 8 weeks as per normal - 03 May....
21st Apr 2023, 11:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,365
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Hey all I had aortic graft at 30 and aortic...

Hey all
I had aortic graft at 30 and aortic valve replacement at 47.
In between I had a TIA (triggered by failing valve) that grounded me for 18 months.

Back in harness now.

if you have a...
16th Apr 2023, 08:12
Replies: 22
Views: 3,560
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Because CASA has made it more expensive and...

Because CASA has made it more expensive and onerous to keep an airport Certified under CASR 139, and you need to have Part 139 Certification to have a published IAP
4th Apr 2023, 10:19
Replies: 110
Views: 40,091
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Knowing two of the accused, "well trained and...

Knowing two of the accused, "well trained and organised" are not the words that come to mind. Chancers. Clowns. Circus.
3rd Apr 2023, 09:37
Replies: 52
Views: 15,141
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

I think you need lessons in reading the award,...

I think you need lessons in reading the award, Comrade.

ANNUAL LEAVE

23. Annual leave

23.1 Annual leave is provided for in the NES...
3rd Apr 2023, 09:20
Replies: 52
Views: 15,141
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

It's explicitly stated in the Air Pilots Award...

It's explicitly stated in the Air Pilots Award 2020:29. Public holidays

29.1 For the avoidance of doubt:


(a) the minimum wage provided for in this award;and

(b) the entitlement to annual...
30th Mar 2023, 06:11
Replies: 110
Views: 40,091
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

I am sure that slap with the wet lettuce leaf...

I am sure that slap with the wet lettuce leaf will be front of their minds!!! :}
23rd Mar 2023, 07:12
Replies: 110
Views: 40,091
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Absolutely promise you it is the same guy as the...

Absolutely promise you it is the same guy as the Merlin bust in 2014.

I am sure we all remember that last time, Bernie got a non-custodial sentence on account of his tragic and terminal Cancer...
19th Mar 2023, 10:34
Replies: 1,024
Views: 800,558
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

Grant & Blood, Speaking as an employer, I have...

Grant & Blood,
Speaking as an employer, I have found that Grade 3s take a lot of time and supervision to become an autonomous and productive part of the team (no surprises there, but needs to be...
22nd Feb 2023, 19:22
Replies: 17
Views: 4,558
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

We had a company policy of Jepp charts but as the...

We had a company policy of Jepp charts but as the EFBs got better and more widespread, I adopted 43 Inches view. I don't need Jepp charts to be a "real" IFR pilot and I am beginning to suspect I...
19th Feb 2023, 09:25
Replies: 19
Views: 4,468
Posted By Horatio Leafblower

As a person who remembers ASSY etc, I object...

As a person who remembers ASSY etc, I object strongly to the label "older".
As a participant in countless Technical Working Groups, however, your analysis of industry "consultation" is spot on.
...
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