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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Feb 2024, 03:20
Replies: 81
Views: 32,504
Posted By Fluke

Fun Rumours

Short memories.
I was in SQ when they tried oversea basings in the 90’s.
It’s a management tactic used to destabilise current workforce conditions and source new skilled labour.
Financially it...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Dec 2023, 05:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,906
Posted By Fluke

visual approaches in the USA and company SOP's

I found this report fascinating. Written by Alex Gries and Andy Spencer in November, it details LH458 refusal of a night visual approach into KSFO. Its contemporary and gives both sides of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2023, 10:55
Replies: 105
Views: 19,127
Posted By Fluke

I think flying the North Atlantic prior to FANS...

I think flying the North Atlantic prior to FANS and RVSM sharpened my R/T. Flew with many nationalities and cockpit personalities and our calls to Shanwick, Gander, New York had to be timely and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2023, 07:39
Replies: 188
Views: 70,892
Posted By Fluke

Because neither knew the other was there ! RIP...

Because neither knew the other was there !
RIP D&JM
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Nov 2022, 06:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,205
Posted By Fluke

2 IFR Arrival chart questions

listening to ATC clearances going into Adelaide last week. I only have DAP charts these days and I cant find the answer to 2 questions that came up ?
1. why does the clearance given on frequency...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Aug 2022, 21:58
Replies: 28
Views: 11,314
Posted By Fluke

Article claiming new non financial perks for Alliance crews

Australian Aviation reporting that Alliance are losing pilots overseas and finding it difficult to attract new recruits. Non financial perks are mentioned in the article as part of a remedy!
Any...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Oct 2021, 02:45
Replies: 907
Views: 356,513
Posted By Fluke

Sometimes its not about whether the aircraft will...

Sometimes its not about whether the aircraft will work for the route ! If Boeing finance are despite enough to move Max's off their factory parking lot and government regulators would like for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Sep 2021, 10:31
Replies: 22
Views: 6,514
Posted By Fluke

I was working for Emirates . Operating Heathrow...

I was working for Emirates . Operating Heathrow to Dubai and some where over Iran when we became aware of an issue. Company ACARS to stop cockpit access and pilot chatter on 123.45 that numerous...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2021, 12:19
Replies: 1
Views: 1,298
Posted By Fluke

BOM providing a review of TAF locations

http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/taf-review/TAF_Review_2021_Final_Report.pdf

Good to see a TAF returning to Naracoorte!
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2021, 06:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,289
Posted By Fluke

https://www.slatteryauctions.com.au/auction-catalo...

https://www.slatteryauctions.com.au/auction-catalogue/6232

should pick it up for under 2m USD

going to make your DOC costs irrelevant 😄
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2021, 15:30
Replies: 10
Views: 4,355
Posted By Fluke

Not quite an answer to your question but just to...

Not quite an answer to your question but just to show how fickle the process is ! I use my EASA ECG and blood tests for my CASA medical and do foreign IPC’s with EASA examiners. A gotcha is that CASA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2021, 09:01
Replies: 150
Views: 45,710
Posted By Fluke

Totally agree. Also as mentioned many times the...

Totally agree. Also as mentioned many times the constantly changing requirements, the different requirements insisted upon by state governments and a lack of Federal oversight to give airlines...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2020, 19:49
Replies: 93
Views: 20,348
Posted By Fluke

The Military pilots don’t get paid depending on...

The Military pilots don’t get paid depending on flying time 😉. Seriously though we can be de-icing , changing runways and recalculating performance or even delaying taxi speeds to comply with...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2020, 11:36
Replies: 1
Views: 1,251
Posted By Fluke

Welcome back. May as well do your Medical...

Welcome back.

May as well do your Medical in Hong Kong if that is where you are based, Get it out of the way.
Apply for the stupid ASIC card as it can take a while.
‘There are a few options for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Dec 2020, 09:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,463
Posted By Fluke

When pax fail COVID test or don’t get COVID...

When pax fail COVID test or don’t get COVID results back in time they can’t travel. ( not relevant to US airlines but many connecting pax required to travel from Europe).
Seats become available at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2020, 17:35
Replies: 12
Views: 3,463
Posted By Fluke

Thanks for all the replies. May give it a crack...

Thanks for all the replies. May give it a crack not too many options remaining. Also the Australian citizen requirement might shorten the queue slightly.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Nov 2020, 09:00
Replies: 12
Views: 3,463
Posted By Fluke

Any Australian crew used a ZED travel out of USA during restrictions

I can’t find any embargoes? Is it possible? LAX - SYD , American, Delta, United
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Nov 2020, 20:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,583
Posted By Fluke

We are doing 4 hour freight turns. The Heath...

We are doing 4 hour freight turns. The Heath officials come on board with our handling agent, they check passport against Gen Dec. Also take our temperature and check our COVID test results we had...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2020, 09:38
Replies: 19
Views: 7,644
Posted By Fluke

I was at RAC of NSW and attended Ultimo TAFE in...

I was at RAC of NSW and attended Ultimo TAFE in early 80’s . Fully endorse the quality of teachers and dedicated instruction from Len Sales. RIP Len.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Oct 2020, 07:32
Replies: 1
Views: 937
Posted By Fluke

Red face COVID 19 load restrictions to Australia

With the current passenger load restrictions into Australia. How do you get airline reservations departments to give you an answer to selling an extra seat if you have a hotel quarantine exemption....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Sep 2020, 09:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,517
Posted By Fluke

Question I have also been setting up my IPC with an EASA...

I have also been setting up my IPC with an EASA ATO who unfortunately allocated me an Austrian TRE. I pointed out CASA does not recognise Austria as an EASA member state approved to endorse the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jul 2020, 01:09
Replies: 0
Views: 501
Posted By Fluke

Qatar Airways Australian airbridge

Australia has just dropped the number of incoming international passengers from I think 6000 per week to 3000. There was some mention of 75 pax per aircraft. Melbourne is not currently accepting any...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Jun 2020, 08:12
Replies: 76
Views: 44,834
Posted By Fluke

No Booze on flights in Australia...

No Booze on flights in Australia (domestic/international), to help lessen contact with cabin crew. why would you want to fly !
Forum: Middle East
8th Jun 2020, 07:20
Replies: 57
Views: 40,366
Posted By Fluke

Well I would say Pakistan and India are in the "...

Well I would say Pakistan and India are in the " immediate surrounding area ". While these countries with huge populations struggle to find seats on their on their own carriers the ME 3 will have a...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2020, 13:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Posted By Fluke

Salvage A380 engines

Is there an existing twin engined airliner which perhaps the A380 engines ( at least the ones made with thrust reversers ) , could be modified to work on? Seems a great pity to mothball so much...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2020, 11:24
Replies: 42
Views: 25,858
Posted By Fluke

What’s an “OP ‘ ?

What’s an “OP ‘ ?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2020, 12:06
Replies: 16
Views: 3,530
Posted By Fluke

Kingsford Smith Airport Curfew

Why not stand it down, at least temporarily as a show of support for the airlines and airport ? With world air travel currently on its knees it would send a much needed message of support. I know the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2020, 12:41
Replies: 33
Views: 16,557
Posted By Fluke

Good stuff. Thanks Delta.

Good stuff. Thanks Delta.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2020, 11:33
Replies: 33
Views: 16,557
Posted By Fluke

Nothing to do with operational recency but I have...

Nothing to do with operational recency but I have heard of another threat to our returning to the flight line. Infected Pilots coming out of ICU having recovered from Corona -19 are being refused...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2020, 16:44
Replies: 89
Views: 51,162
Posted By Fluke

Interesting concepts and ideas on how the...

Interesting concepts and ideas on how the international airline future will look. My feeling is that if a vaccine is developed in the next 6 months we will return to air travel procedures much as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Mar 2020, 22:04
Replies: 141
Views: 56,131
Posted By Fluke

Great time to get rid of all airline HR...

Great time to get rid of all airline HR departments or at least retrain them to some productive service area. 😊
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2020, 01:07
Replies: 1
Views: 1,458
Posted By Fluke

Protecting our elderly.

Turkish is standing down pilots 60 years & over in an effort to protect their health. Many will never fly commercially again. Passengers over 60 are also not allowed on their domestic network.
Forum: North America
23rd Mar 2020, 05:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,670
Posted By Fluke

More Virus headaches for operators if you are still flying!

As shown by events over the weekend, provision of ATC in the US is at risk from the Covid spread. NY Center (N90) shut for a large part of Sunday, and service in the NY Oceanic FIR remains suspended...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2020, 07:31
Replies: 12
Views: 5,685
Posted By Fluke

Ultra Long Haul fuel efficiency

Just reading a bit about this Project Sunrise. I saw this comment from the Lonely Planet founder on Linked In , which surprised me ! Usually the RAS puts out respectable information. Is the quoted...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2019, 07:00
Replies: 91
Views: 32,468
Posted By Fluke

I don’t think anyone is blaming substandard...

I don’t think anyone is blaming substandard pilots , just the substandard selection and training of pilots.
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