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Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2004, 10:55
Replies: 11
Views: 5,253
Posted By topman999

This is a prime example of negative...

This is a prime example of negative discrimination which is completly and utterly undocumented and non validated, and most importantly, which is happily tolerated by pprune. Rest assure if this was...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Sep 2004, 09:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By topman999

Every1 is going to tell you to go for air asia so...

Every1 is going to tell you to go for air asia so go for it !:ok:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Sep 2004, 16:35
Replies: 62
Views: 16,584
Posted By topman999

yes, I would tend to agree that an immediate...

yes, I would tend to agree that an immediate upgrade is simply not possible. One cannot expect to arrive into the LHS at any new carrierwith prior LHS experience
Rgds
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Sep 2004, 11:25
Replies: 83
Views: 19,592
Posted By topman999

"My mate's place near Nana is a nothing special;...

"My mate's place near Nana is a nothing special; a tired 2 bed flat that costs THB28000/mth - found for him by his Thai girlfriend"

Hmmm my earlier remark about "big ass, bid ego" crews some to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Sep 2004, 22:41
Replies: 83
Views: 19,592
Posted By topman999

"I think topman must be on the recruiting team! ...

"I think topman must be on the recruiting team!

A friend applied and was offered a job in an email message. No interview. No phone call"

Now really, who is "full of it here" ???

"But I've...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Sep 2004, 21:19
Replies: 83
Views: 19,592
Posted By topman999

Foreign Worker, The reality of the situation...

Foreign Worker,

The reality of the situation is that there are an army of captains, FOs and FE lining up trying to get interviews with Orient Thai. My source. I do know for a fact that more than a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Sep 2004, 11:24
Replies: 83
Views: 19,592
Posted By topman999

From foreign worker.... "(c) Now HERE'S the...

From foreign worker....

"(c) Now HERE'S the teller, "A retired 50+ captain or FO retired (ideally no major committments like kids!) with a decent bit of money put aside".
In other words, be...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Sep 2004, 22:16
Replies: 83
Views: 19,592
Posted By topman999

Well, I know many will scorn me for this, but...

Well, I know many will scorn me for this, but this is real good opportunity IMHO. This would be a true gem of a position for a recently retired captain or SFO from one of the mainline carriers in the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Aug 2004, 22:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By topman999

PIA747, $4000 a month in thailand is a lot...

PIA747,

$4000 a month in thailand is a lot of money ! To put it in perspective, a nice modern 2 bedroom apartment not too far from the airport can be had for 6000B a month (about $130 US a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Jul 2004, 15:59
Replies: 62
Views: 16,584
Posted By topman999

People should keep in mind the very low cost of...

People should keep in mind the very low cost of living in vietnam. Its less than 10% of the average EU country. So even if it is $5000 a month, it would compare to earning $50,000 a month in europe....
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2004, 15:45
Replies: 11
Views: 7,464
Posted By topman999

Speaking of tail stikes, noboday has mentioned...

Speaking of tail stikes, noboday has mentioned the fact that a Malaysia Airlines 777 had a tail stirke at Zurich On departure on 28th June. Check out airliners.net for the photos of the actual strike...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Jul 2004, 22:55
Replies: 50
Views: 15,638
Posted By topman999

$8200 per month ? ...So $98400 per yr ? If this...

$8200 per month ? ...So $98400 per yr ? If this is the case, this is not bad at all and almost more than I am getting as a wide body captain further north in asia. How can people complain about this...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Jul 2004, 22:51
Replies: 62
Views: 16,584
Posted By topman999

Norwegian Wood, Send me a PM to talk more if...

Norwegian Wood,

Send me a PM to talk more if interested in a career with Vietnam Airlines.
Rgds
Forum: Questions
10th Jul 2004, 19:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By topman999

Crew on a new aircraft

Out of interest, how does your airline determine which pilots will fly on a new aircraft which enter service in the airline with the intention of periodically replacing an older fleet (e.g. Swissair...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Jul 2004, 18:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,201
Posted By topman999

This is news to me and I even work there...

This is news to me and I even work there :confused:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th May 2004, 09:27
Replies: 23
Views: 3,314
Posted By topman999

Sony, "Please, I know of knowbody handing...

Sony,

"Please, I know of knowbody handing out typeratings for free to some people"

Please do not make silly statements like this as it does the industry no good at all in the end. There are...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th May 2004, 16:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
Posted By topman999

MD11 Flyer ( as if :rolleyes: ), Give it up....

MD11 Flyer ( as if :rolleyes: ),

Give it up. U have well and truly been cought with your trousers down as U obviously have no idea about Sri Lanka. Its a very safe and peacful place to live in for...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2004, 18:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Posted By topman999

As a Kal 744 guy, I dont what the hell this is...

As a Kal 744 guy, I dont what the hell this is about :confused: What the heck is an A360 in the first place ????
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Mar 2004, 18:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,600
Posted By topman999

Hi Gamab, From what I have heard and know,...

Hi Gamab,

From what I have heard and know, Asiana is a good carrier to fly with. I personally know a handful of crew there well and all reports are positive. Good salary and package as well as...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2004, 06:21
Replies: 37
Views: 12,437
Posted By topman999

Reputable prospective employers are not...

Reputable prospective employers are not interested in self funded type ratings at all. Spend at your peril
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Feb 2004, 02:57
Replies: 31
Views: 10,227
Posted By topman999

"Their will be no competition to join Silk...

"Their will be no competition to join Silk Air"....Please ! No unemployed western A320 pilots out there wanting a job in singapore ??? I doubt that somehow. Like I say, let the people head out there...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Feb 2004, 01:18
Replies: 31
Views: 10,227
Posted By topman999

Or maybe, just maybe, highcirrus is trying to get...

Or maybe, just maybe, highcirrus is trying to get as little competition as possible for himself as he scares off others applying for the position he is applying for. Like I say, just maybe. To all,...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2004, 19:51
Replies: 107
Views: 42,851
Posted By topman999

AerocatS2A, So you have never seen an...

AerocatS2A,

So you have never seen an aircraft on 2 miles final while another aircraft is departing ?
And I am called a ficticious pilot :rolleyes: Frankly with my credentials you guys should be...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2004, 06:17
Replies: 107
Views: 42,851
Posted By topman999

"But even I can understand the basic fact that a...

"But even I can understand the basic fact that a Learjet with one engine out can make a perfectly safe landing without endangering another aircraft at the hold"

This being the case why did it go...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2004, 03:57
Replies: 107
Views: 42,851
Posted By topman999

AerocatS2A, I am only going on what was...

AerocatS2A,

I am only going on what was meantioned in the thread. If people cant be bothered to mention the exact details of the crash and rather edit their own version than thats their business,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jan 2004, 23:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,979
Posted By topman999

mk1eyeball, What the hell has this got to do...

mk1eyeball,
What the hell has this got to do with aviation ??? Instead of trying to rake up ficticious rumours about Singapore, do something more constructive or nothing at all. Even if what you...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jan 2004, 06:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,721
Posted By topman999

Barajas Guy, Generally speaking airlines do...

Barajas Guy,

Generally speaking airlines do not look highly on self funding as after it you essentially have no proper line experience. Added to this that there is a deemed "status" associated...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2004, 20:01
Replies: 107
Views: 42,851
Posted By topman999

No Reds, What on earth are you talking about ??

No Reds,
What on earth are you talking about ??
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jan 2004, 06:13
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By topman999

Jafo33, Spent 2 years as FO on type in the...

Jafo33,

Spent 2 years as FO on type in the 80's. Drop me a PM if you want specific details.
Thanks
Forum: North America
29th Dec 2003, 07:04
Replies: 22
Views: 4,114
Posted By topman999

Really, the utter stupidity of running out of...

Really, the utter stupidity of running out of fuel :rolleyes: Makes one think of the nature of people running the skys these days to be perfectly honest
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Dec 2003, 05:36
Replies: 12
Views: 1,967
Posted By topman999

sqk0612, What we must remember is that when...

sqk0612,

What we must remember is that when pilots are flying for the larger carriers out there it mainly depends on hours on type as oppossed to TT. For example I know of many pilots who have...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Dec 2003, 05:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,194
Posted By topman999

Have got to agree with the rest on this. Its...

Have got to agree with the rest on this. Its crazy stuff unless you have contacts in the industry ?? Many unemployed Boeing and Airbus guys out there now with '000s of hrs behind them. That said, you...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2003, 05:10
Replies: 107
Views: 42,851
Posted By topman999

Just back on a sector through Japan. Well, what...

Just back on a sector through Japan. Well, what can I say ! Differing opinions out there in aviation I guess. One can only devise their own conclusions on this. Convenient though how Maxalt changes...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2003, 00:08
Replies: 107
Views: 42,851
Posted By topman999

For the last time, It is not ideal to line...

For the last time,

It is not ideal to line up any aircraft while another aircraft is on 2 mile finals, but the alternative in lagos was to have a 732 holding short of the runway and a potential...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Dec 2003, 03:51
Replies: 107
Views: 42,851
Posted By topman999

Thanks Dogma ! I aim to please. Where/what/who is...

Thanks Dogma ! I aim to please. Where/what/who is "man" ? Manchester ??? Who knows. Anyway, the funny thing is I probably have 10 times the experience you have. Keep taking the tablets :ok:
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