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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2023, 13:21
Replies: 370
Views: 86,535
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Judging from your sensationalist, emotive...

Judging from your sensationalist, emotive language and your strategic use of Caps, I have little doubt that you’re a journo looking for some sort of response from an “aviation professional” that you...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2023, 06:21
Replies: 72
Views: 11,326
Posted By Gearupandorrf

My 2.5 week itinerary.

In January 2020 I flew to the USA from Australia and did the following in 2.5 weeks:

Land at LAX, pick up hire car and drive:
Chino- Planes of Fame/ Yanks Air Museum.
Riverside- March Air Force...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2022, 07:07
Replies: 43
Views: 14,389
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Don’t ride the clutch….

If the crew let the clutch out too quickly, the Aircraft is at risk of stalling and dropping onto a school.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Oct 2020, 13:00
Replies: 23
Views: 9,029
Posted By Gearupandorrf

The Greta effect.

The Greta effect.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2020, 10:46
Replies: 113
Views: 35,164
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Work is only a small part of life in the scheme...

Work is only a small part of life in the scheme of things.

Do whatever you need to do to enjoy life outside of work.

Look at the big picture. The most important things in life are not in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Sep 2020, 15:03
Replies: 24
Views: 12,901
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Must have been flying without a Medical..

Must have been flying without a Medical..
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2020, 14:31
Replies: 21
Views: 8,038
Posted By Gearupandorrf

What will its ETOPS approval be?

What will its ETOPS approval be?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Aug 2020, 06:40
Replies: 51
Views: 11,348
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Some invaluable advice...

Remember....discarded Pizza Boxes are an excellent source of Cheese.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2020, 13:27
Replies: 20
Views: 10,100
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Some advice...

I'm in Australia and work at a University based flight school delivering Aviation theory, so I couldn't advise on how long it would take under the EASA system.

What I would advise though, is do...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2020, 13:26
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Question regarding best rate and best angle of climb.

Hi all,

I understand that Vx results in best climb angle and that this occurs only at the speed at which there is maximum excess thrust.

Likewise, I also understand that Vy results in best...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2019, 14:57
Replies: 87
Views: 51,329
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Things to consider..

Hi Tempo,
A bit more food for thought.

You're also signing up for half a lifetimes worth of shift work. With a young Family, how do you (and also importantly your significant other) feel about...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2019, 10:53
Replies: 1,033
Views: 810,191
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Swinburne v's RMIT.

I guess we're looking at it from different angles.

I'm coming from the point of view of flight and theory standards, and employability.

Some Students want the two year Associate Degree program...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2019, 10:35
Replies: 1,033
Views: 810,191
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Bold statement. What's your reasoning?

Care to elaborate on that statement?
RMIT happen to turn out a very high standard- for those that apply themselves.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2018, 00:20
Replies: 1,323
Views: 803,911
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Chairman's Lounge membership at risk??

This article is accessible on The Age website as well, with the option to comment.

I took up the option, and pointed out that issues like saving the weight of pages in an Inflight Magazine are a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th May 2018, 11:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,677
Posted By Gearupandorrf

PPL Theory

Hi Rex,
I teach Theory full time from RPL through to ATPL so I'm well placed to give you some advice on your issue.

Firstly, reading the texts over and over again will be of lessening benefit the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2018, 08:04
Replies: 158
Views: 51,854
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Wow, talk about an organisation that has a firm...

Wow, talk about an organisation that has a firm grasp on the non- essentials.

Imagine how profitable the business could be if they applied that energy to actually running an Airline!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2018, 06:13
Replies: 154
Views: 69,731
Posted By Gearupandorrf

At least you've been shown the bargaining template for your next EBA negotiations..

Follow their (Management's) example.
They won't sign an order for income producing assets because of "uncertainty" caused by the Pilot body (or whatever the scapegoat is this week). A financially...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Feb 2018, 23:19
Replies: 93
Views: 46,361
Posted By Gearupandorrf

1989

Luggage

Let's not forget all of the American Pilots who found themselves with Ansett and Australian Airlines during and after 1989.
There's a world of difference between acting as a strike...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Jan 2018, 10:38
Replies: 56
Views: 21,828
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Sounds like it's not worth it anymore..

Reading this thread just makes me glad that I got out of commercial Aviation while I did...a long time ago before it had a chance to consume too much of my & my Family's life.

These days I get to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2017, 11:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,758
Posted By Gearupandorrf

QantasLink Level 2 Cadetship and age.

Hey guys and girls,

Although it's illegal do discriminate based on age, are there any examples of people being accepted in their early 40's?

I've got a CPL/ MECIR and all the ATPL's done, but...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Dec 2014, 04:02
Replies: 21
Views: 10,159
Posted By Gearupandorrf

CX Advanced Entry Cadet- maximum age?

Hi everyone,

Although CX publish a minimum age for the Advanced Entry Cadetship, do they have an upper age limit?

I'm about to turn 41 with just over 300hrs TT, an Australian CPL/ Multi Engine...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2014, 11:01
Replies: 26
Views: 9,904
Posted By Gearupandorrf

1/200 TAA B727-276 Camel Hump livery

Hi Mate,
It's on the board for down the track- no fixed date.

Presently all my cash is being tied up in a few other projects such as:
- 1/200 Qantas B737-800 in the soon- to - be unveiled 1970's...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2014, 10:28
Replies: 26
Views: 9,904
Posted By Gearupandorrf

For Blowie....Model info for you.

Hi Blowie,

Please check your Private Messages for my direct email address.

FYI, I currently stock 1/200 scale Models (mostly solid Diecast Metal- complete with Landing Gear) of:

- TAA Boeing...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2014, 04:09
Replies: 26
Views: 9,904
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Ansett- ANA B727-100 VH-RME Model...

Hey great to see you've got one of those Models!

I happened to commission the production of that Model...

When I'm not working at my main job in the industry, I'm busy running my own small...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2013, 02:55
Replies: 25
Views: 6,456
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Cheers Jay Bo

Mate sorry to hear that it didn't work out for you, but I think you can hold your head high for giving it a go.

You can PM me if you like but I'd be really interested to hear about your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2013, 00:47
Replies: 25
Views: 6,456
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Mostly.....

Mate not having anyone on at all.

In order for me to get a job with my current Employer, I still need to be able to meet their mins re: hours.

I'm not going to be able to get that by staying in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2013, 23:18
Replies: 25
Views: 6,456
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Personal circumstances.....

Cheers Metro and Wally for your input.

My current personal circumstances are Married ( to a super supportive Wife), no kids and we have our House paid off. We don't owe a cent to anyone. Aside...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2013, 11:10
Replies: 25
Views: 6,456
Posted By Gearupandorrf

345789...

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

It's something that I'm already working on based on life/ work/ business to date.
Being a more "mature" bloke of 39, I've had experience of this in order...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2013, 10:59
Replies: 25
Views: 6,456
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Cheers Bounce!

You're right mate, it will be a hell of a pay cut.
However, it's a risk I'm willing to take to get the job.

The strategy mentioned in my opening post is designed to minimise the risk of being...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2013, 10:41
Replies: 25
Views: 6,456
Posted By Gearupandorrf

To the good Captain...

Mate, care to clarify re: the above?
I'm taking it that being Saturday night, you're pissed??
I can't quite "fathom" your comment.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2013, 10:08
Replies: 25
Views: 6,456
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Practicalities of hunting down that first job.

Hi everyone,

So as of this week, I now find myself with a shiny new MECIR to go with my CPL, ATPL subjects and 300 hours.

Now it's time to try to secure the job.

Just a quick question based...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Aug 2013, 06:17
Replies: 306
Views: 232,076
Posted By Gearupandorrf

AFPA Pass rates.

Hi guys,

Just bringing this thread back to life as I'm sitting the exam next week.

Last ATPL exam so really keen to knock this one on the head.

Have any of you heard anything re: what...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2013, 11:22
Replies: 1,478
Views: 470,509
Posted By Gearupandorrf

SHL Maths test question.

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question for anyone who's been through the SHL Maths test.

My self confidence is a bit low when it comes to Maths testing. Not to say that I can't do it, but it's not...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2013, 10:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By Gearupandorrf

IREX pass scores in prac exams...

Hi Homesick,
Thanks for your replies in my previous "reasonable career expectations" thread.

Re: scores in IREX prac exams, I used Bob Taits' Book for self study and was getting 90- 95% in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2013, 11:07
Replies: 30
Views: 7,524
Posted By Gearupandorrf

Feedback much appreciated!

Hi everyone,

Thanks so much to all of you who have taken the time to reply- it's much appreciated.

My overall attitude/ approach towards the next phase (first jobs) are:

- Despite my age, to...
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