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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Apr 2004, 18:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,666
Posted By bateman

best of luck to all who have a sim eval coming...

best of luck to all who have a sim eval coming up. I had mine in Feb, passed, and am waiting for a start date.

My best friend for the interview was Google. Punch in any of the topics you want to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Jan 2004, 21:30
Replies: 30
Views: 3,086
Posted By bateman

Cathay's Attitude to practise Sim

It seems a practise sim is a good idea. As someone who would love to get even a first round interview with Cathay, I would suggest those of you who are lucky enough to go to HK... spend the money....
Forum: North America
9th Jan 2004, 03:47
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By bateman

B747 Classic Pilots

Are then any B747 classic pilots out there who could help me with a few technical and practical questions for an upcoming sim ride. Please send me a personal post if you can help at all.

Cheers...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Dec 2003, 07:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,829
Posted By bateman

An excellent question. For all us turboprop...

An excellent question. For all us turboprop guys.... is there any hope of getting into CAL without jet time? Having posted the CAL application form twice, to no avail, I am starting to despair.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Dec 2003, 05:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
Posted By bateman

In regards to the Parc Aviation japanese...

In regards to the Parc Aviation japanese contracts. I suspect that the japanese are the ones who are causing the problems, not the contract agencies themselves.

Having been through the Parc Q400...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Dec 2003, 08:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,126
Posted By bateman

hello thinkerbell, I assume you are from...

hello thinkerbell,

I assume you are from Malaysia, lucky you. Malaysia is definately the best country in asia. Having been there several times, I always cry when I have to leave. Unfortunately,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Dec 2003, 03:52
Replies: 75
Views: 21,403
Posted By bateman

just to throw in my 2 RM. most beautiful -...

just to throw in my 2 RM.

most beautiful
- dubai
- copenhagen
- brisbane

most functional
- KLIA
- schipol
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2003, 03:41
Replies: 77
Views: 17,231
Posted By bateman

ANTI-ICE, I think you have nailed it.......

ANTI-ICE,

I think you have nailed it.... most of us love our jobs. And that is a far cry from all the proles we see below us, sitting in their cars on the M25 every morning commuting to their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Dec 2003, 20:59
Replies: 80
Views: 16,354
Posted By bateman

I agree, an aviation degree will put you ahead of...

I agree, an aviation degree will put you ahead of someone who doesnt have one. But take the 3 years and the money and put it towards experience, or ratings and you will be way ahead of somebody who...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2003, 17:58
Replies: 80
Views: 16,354
Posted By bateman

RV6 - Some great points. Having done a B.Comm at...

RV6 - Some great points. Having done a B.Comm at UQ, I can tell you it is a 'soft' degree. I was pissed 3 nights a week and still passed, so it really wasnt that hard. Put Arts and aviation into the...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
29th Oct 2003, 03:18
Replies: 74
Views: 8,648
Posted By bateman

As a captain, Ive watched 250 hour F/O's use 100%...

As a captain, Ive watched 250 hour F/O's use 100% of their concentration just to hand fly a departure in IMC. I think that the AP should be on, and they should free up some of their attention to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Oct 2003, 03:00
Replies: 32
Views: 6,268
Posted By bateman

kwaiyai - Thanks mate, next time Im in KL Ill let...

kwaiyai - Thanks mate, next time Im in KL Ill let you know. I think Ive still got half a bottle of JD with my name on it at Bar Flam. (I think that was the name of the place???.... its all a bit...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
28th Oct 2003, 04:55
Replies: 74
Views: 8,648
Posted By bateman

Being a simple guy, should I be writing the...

Being a simple guy, should I be writing the company ops manual I would suggest.

AP must be used for all departures and arrivals ;
1. LNAV proceedures (eg, schipol SID/STAR's)
2. Night
3. IMC...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Oct 2003, 16:26
Replies: 32
Views: 6,268
Posted By bateman

QNH1013, Im currently a saab captain, with...

QNH1013,

Im currently a saab captain, with about 2900TT. Sent AA a CV about 6 months ago, but no response. Will send them another once I get my 500 PIC on the saab, and my 3000 hours.

In...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2003, 07:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,730
Posted By bateman

Pinhead, You have to keep in mind that NO...

Pinhead,

You have to keep in mind that NO airline in australia will accept your application until you have 500 hours Multi Engine Command. (NOT ICUS!!). Till you have this, you can forget about...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Oct 2003, 06:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By bateman

My best advice (being an ex-saab 340 pilot), is...

My best advice (being an ex-saab 340 pilot), is to skip the Saab and go for the jet, even if it is a crappy old classic.

1. Assuming your 1900 time, is in the D model, you should have some decent...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Oct 2003, 20:14
Replies: 32
Views: 6,268
Posted By bateman

As far as the low cost carriers in the UK go, you...

As far as the low cost carriers in the UK go, you can take easyJet and shove it straight up your ***. Id take Air Asia on half the pay anyday. At least you would have a kickass lifestyle. Down at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2003, 19:38
Replies: 80
Views: 16,354
Posted By bateman

I can't understand why some people think that...

I can't understand why some people think that AVIATION Degrees are nessecary to get into aviation management, if the flying doesnt work out. This is absolute fallacy...

Look at what you are likely...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2003, 19:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,147
Posted By bateman

I havent seen the interview website, but I will...

I havent seen the interview website, but I will take a squizz.

In Australia, I firmly believe the best option is to do the Fortess course, with Terry Bristow. Ive done it twice, and havent failed...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Oct 2003, 03:13
Replies: 39
Views: 16,131
Posted By bateman

I dont really understand why chief pilots/fleet...

I dont really understand why chief pilots/fleet managers feel the need to bull**** in interviews about likely perks, command prospects, basings etc. Most pilots are happy just to get the job they are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2003, 03:04
Replies: 80
Views: 16,354
Posted By bateman

To: 'giddy up' - Im not sure if that sarcasm was...

To: 'giddy up' - Im not sure if that sarcasm was directed to me or in general, but thats why I wrote........

"wait till you get an AIRLINE job, and THEN study something worthwhile".

But you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Oct 2003, 16:23
Replies: 80
Views: 16,354
Posted By bateman

Useless Aviation Degrees

I firmly believe that aviation degrees are virtually useless to those who aspire to be pilots.

Firstly, if you are going to do a degree, do something which is recognised outside aviation. For...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Oct 2003, 13:39
Replies: 7
Views: 3,715
Posted By bateman

Lets just hope that the airline remembers the...

Lets just hope that the airline remembers the premise upon which all law is laid. Innocent until PROVEN guilty.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Oct 2003, 20:46
Replies: 13
Views: 2,988
Posted By bateman

In regards to the practices of recruitment...

In regards to the practices of recruitment agencies, it would depend a lot on the agency itself. Specifically for the japanese contracts, I have just been through all the hoops for the Parc Aviation...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Oct 2003, 23:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,352
Posted By bateman

some recruitment is being done by ...

some recruitment is being done by
www.wasinc.net
on the employement section

good luck
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2003, 23:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,705
Posted By bateman

If you fly international, you will find the...

If you fly international, you will find the consistency of Jepps to be the main advantage. Although I will admit that the DAPs are superior in a number of aspects.

Your point about the ERSA is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2003, 17:38
Replies: 45
Views: 7,362
Posted By bateman

Gnadenburg and FatEric - I agree with both of...

Gnadenburg and FatEric - I agree with both of you, in that a guy with 250 hours is going to have less chance of sorting out a major emergency than a guy with 5000 hours. But we all make mistakes,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Sep 2003, 20:33
Replies: 45
Views: 7,362
Posted By bateman

The whole thing could be a crock, but I do...

The whole thing could be a crock, but I do dispute Irene Kings' assertion that it takes several years to train a jet pilot.

Only in Australia and NZ are pilots brainwashed into thinking that they...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Sep 2003, 20:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,776
Posted By bateman

Good point, ManAdaSystem. In this day and age,...

Good point, ManAdaSystem. In this day and age, and kind of abberant acts on an aircraft are bound to make the passengers nervous. Good on them for taking action.

In my experience as a captain, we...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Aug 2003, 01:28
Replies: 65
Views: 9,536
Posted By bateman

Yeah..... there is no way the old boilers at QF...

Yeah..... there is no way the old boilers at QF can take on the young blood at virgin, so they shouldnt even try.

I find it quite hard to imagine that VB would be able to implement a 'G-banger...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2003, 04:53
Replies: 65
Views: 9,536
Posted By bateman

Those of us lucky enough be be stranded in the...

Those of us lucky enough be be stranded in the mother country have already faced one series of 'mile high'. And let me just say that it is a fantastic show. It is nothing like 'airline' and 'airport'...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Aug 2003, 22:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,577
Posted By bateman

To CDeahr, Id like to ask your experience...

To CDeahr,

Id like to ask your experience level as well. Like most of us who filled in the chronically bad application form, and then failed to receive a reply, Id be interested to know what...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Aug 2003, 21:56
Replies: 37
Views: 6,797
Posted By bateman

To Snoopy and Kaptin M. Fantastic debate.......

To Snoopy and Kaptin M.

Fantastic debate.... keep it up guys. Ive just got through the Sim/Interview for the A-Net Dash 8 contract in Osaka, and am currently awaiting dates for the medical. And...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2003, 08:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,178
Posted By bateman

It might be worthwhile to look at the most...

It might be worthwhile to look at the most profitable airlines around at the moment, and see how much of a s*** they give about the state of their aircraft paintwork. Go to stanstead, and youre lucky...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Jul 2003, 07:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By bateman

JCAB Medical

Does anybody have any detailed information on the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau Medical?
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