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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Aug 2014, 01:27
Replies: 42
Views: 17,397
Posted By blue_side_up

The Capt's for these trips will all be very...

The Capt's for these trips will all be very senior. It's a non-standard operation, with a purely visual approach, and no proper runway markings, etc. So in other words the Capt's are hand picked. As...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Aug 2014, 04:38
Replies: 42
Views: 17,397
Posted By blue_side_up

As posted above, yes flown by CX crew. I can...

As posted above, yes flown by CX crew.
I can vouch for that as I was the F/O!
Out of MAN we flew the SID, and as we were heading S, radar gave us vectors towards Leicester, and pretty much put us...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Feb 2012, 13:29
Replies: 58
Views: 17,374
Posted By blue_side_up

Getting back to the issue of ticket prices for...

Getting back to the issue of ticket prices for staff...
There are, in fact, 3 levels of ZED fare that airlines use: ZED High, Med, and Low. How those relate to actual fare charged is a mystery...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th May 2010, 12:46
Replies: 92
Views: 16,700
Posted By blue_side_up

cxprune: Perhaps I do only have 'half a brain',...

cxprune: Perhaps I do only have 'half a brain', as you so eloquently put it. However, my 'half' seems to be operating much better than your 'whole'.

As for marching into NR's office, perhaps you...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th May 2010, 15:20
Replies: 92
Views: 16,700
Posted By blue_side_up

cxprune: go wallow in your own misery and/or...

cxprune: go wallow in your own misery and/or feelings of moral superiority somewhere else. Or perhaps you might enlighten us on your actual position within CX (if you do work for CX), and a summary...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th May 2010, 15:02
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,612,535
Posted By blue_side_up

A quick reply to a couple of earlier...

A quick reply to a couple of earlier questions/comments:

S/O's are not required on flights over 8hrs. Any crew complement that meets the legal requirements will suffice. Many long-haul flights...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Apr 2010, 01:21
Replies: 92
Views: 16,700
Posted By blue_side_up

airplaneridesrfun: Perhaps you should keep...

airplaneridesrfun:

Perhaps you should keep up to date on the interview process at CX, before posting nonsense.

International cadets are now interviewed internationally, ie: not in Hong Kong. ...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Apr 2010, 16:07
Replies: 92
Views: 16,700
Posted By blue_side_up

Arrfun: In my opinion, CX's misdemeanors...

Arrfun:

In my opinion, CX's misdemeanors with visa's are mainly 'financial' - ie: if they can find a way out of paying something, they will. But that only means they pass the buck when they can...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Apr 2010, 09:01
Replies: 87
Views: 24,231
Posted By blue_side_up

Well CXmonkey, this time I pretty much agree with...

Well CXmonkey, this time I pretty much agree with you.
I wish it weren't true, but the days of really exceptional pay for pilots, anywhere in the world, is gone I think.
However, is that really the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Apr 2010, 08:39
Replies: 92
Views: 16,700
Posted By blue_side_up

CXmonkey, Come on, you're a current CX...

CXmonkey,
Come on, you're a current CX employee? If you feel the need to 'put off' cadets, really, let's base it on proper arguments, not hearsay and scare tactics.
If you're injured, or were...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Nov 2009, 08:43
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,612,535
Posted By blue_side_up

Learning the basics...

You're both correct about re-learning. For any airline, two of the main goals of a cadet program are a guaranteed supply and a guaranteed quality. An airline invests in you with the absolute...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2009, 08:30
Replies: 37
Views: 20,011
Posted By blue_side_up

I sit corrected...

In my haste, I did mistakenly say the WAI bleed air was blown into a cavity behind the leading edge devices. I should have omitted the last word.

Regarding splitting the DC busses with circuit...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Nov 2009, 01:29
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,612,535
Posted By blue_side_up

A few answers...

Will try to shed light on a few questions, but firstly, anyone actually interested in the program should have a thorough read of the company's website before posting the most basic questions. Much...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Nov 2009, 01:01
Replies: 37
Views: 20,011
Posted By blue_side_up

Pneumatics, etc

Yes, lot's to answer here, but I'll throw in my 2pence worth:

Bleed air for leading edge heating is indeed blown into a cavity behind the leading edge devices. It vents overboard via rectangular...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Nov 2009, 00:39
Replies: 44
Views: 18,164
Posted By blue_side_up

Personality defects...

Regards the 'personality' (or perhaps lack of) amongst the 49er's...

I also came across a few of them, 5 (at least) were with my former employer at one time. In my own opinion, 3 of them were...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2009, 02:00
Replies: 44
Views: 18,164
Posted By blue_side_up

I almost coughed up my corn flakes!

Sat down with a bowl of cereal this AM for a little light reading: Judge AJ Reyes Judgement paper.

Some very clear wording from the Judge. Some senior CX types also choking on thier breakfast I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2008, 12:47
Replies: 30
Views: 15,190
Posted By blue_side_up

AAI not for everyone, for sure, for sure! ...

AAI not for everyone, for sure, for sure!
However, as others have mentioned... It can be a good place to build hours on a heavy jet, for F/O's, and a good retirement job for experienced cpt's.
The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Apr 2008, 12:20
Replies: 99
Views: 31,485
Posted By blue_side_up

Very sad news ideed, for the industry in HKG, and...

Very sad news ideed, for the industry in HKG, and especially all the crew involved, who undoubtedly went there to start something new and better, than CX.
Hope there's some work out there for all...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Feb 2008, 10:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,386
Posted By blue_side_up

Beechbum, You'll be hired under the new UFO...

Beechbum,
You'll be hired under the new UFO (unified first officer) scale, and as such, they can put you on any fleet.
As far as I'm aware, you definitely won't end up on the freighter based in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2007, 09:21
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,726,983
Posted By blue_side_up

Capacity?

"Heathrow is groaning under the strain of 68 million passengers a year, about 50 per cent more than its capacity of 45 million"

How does an airport operate at 50% more than it's capacity? It...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2007, 09:21
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,726,983
Posted By blue_side_up

Capacity?

"Heathrow is groaning under the strain of 68 million passengers a year, about 50 per cent more than its capacity of 45 million"

How does an airport operate at 50% more than it's capacity? It...
Forum: Tech Log
20th May 2007, 10:53
Replies: 13
Views: 3,338
Posted By blue_side_up

Aviation Spectrum Resources Inc, of the US, now...

Aviation Spectrum Resources Inc, of the US, now manages all worldwide SelCal code assignments on behalf of ICAO. Aircraft are issued with a 4-letter code that generally stays with them until the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Apr 2007, 14:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,556
Posted By blue_side_up

Looking for a B747-200 sim near FRA? Lufthansa...

Looking for a B747-200 sim near FRA? Lufthansa have one at thier training centre. Have no idea what it would cost to rent, but I do know it's only working about 12hrs a day at the moment.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Mar 2007, 12:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,431
Posted By blue_side_up

I know a former colleague of mine who did exactly...

I know a former colleague of mine who did exactly that - he interviewed as an SO. While waiting for a groundschool date he flew several hundred more hours, called them at that point, and they agreed...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Feb 2007, 22:06
Replies: 38
Views: 7,830
Posted By blue_side_up

ABX, Ya, your guess was correct - we only do...

ABX,

Ya, your guess was correct - we only do the 3-engine ferry if the offending engine cannot be repaired on site. It's meant to be a 'last resort' when normal options are not available.

If...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2007, 20:03
Replies: 38
Views: 7,830
Posted By blue_side_up

The company I'm with keep a few crews qualified...

The company I'm with keep a few crews qualified to fly the 747 Classic on 3-eng ferry flights. Fortunate enough to have done the training myself, and we do practice in the sim, including lots of...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2007, 12:53
Replies: 10
Views: 4,002
Posted By blue_side_up

It's been a few years since I flew the King Air,...

It's been a few years since I flew the King Air, but if I remember it, the bus breaker fuse blows at 300Amps, and the initial (only for a couple of seconds, mind you) current draw from the starter...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2007, 12:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,542
Posted By blue_side_up

Bugs in the cockpit

On the Classic, our SOP's have us set the ASI bugs at Vref (double bug), and Vref+110 (double bug). Vref+110 is our minimum clean cruise speed, and is conveniently very close to our 3-eng drift-down...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
16th Nov 2006, 08:39
Replies: 67
Views: 24,775
Posted By blue_side_up

If any of you are looking for BN2 work, I suggest...

If any of you are looking for BN2 work, I suggest you try one of the many BN2 operators in the Caribbean. SVG Air and Mustique Airways in St.Vincent, and Carib Aviation in Antigua are good places to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Nov 2006, 04:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,203
Posted By blue_side_up

They're definitely hiring US pilots. I had first...

They're definitely hiring US pilots. I had first interview YVR Aug. They were doing 5-6 interviews a day, all week. Figure 25 guys or so. At second interview in HKG there were 9 of us (7 from the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Nov 2006, 06:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,518
Posted By blue_side_up

Cathay's medical is very thorough. Discuss any...

Cathay's medical is very thorough. Discuss any concerns with the doctor when you do your second interview medical at Cathay City. Lying about medical history is grounds for immediate dismissal (as...
Forum: Canada
30th Oct 2006, 04:45
Replies: 269
Views: 110,759
Posted By blue_side_up

AAIguy, Are you fixed base? Without o/t, your...

AAIguy,
Are you fixed base? Without o/t, your pay doesn't make sense for 7days off pay at home, unless you're fixed base (taking paid holiday), and/or including your housing allowance in that...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Oct 2006, 17:55
Replies: 16
Views: 3,452
Posted By blue_side_up

Thanks!

Skiesfull, topbunk, and others,

Many thanks for all your quick and thoughtful responses to my question. It makes sense to me now, the idea of range vs payload on the pax vs freighter a/c. I hope...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Oct 2006, 13:55
Replies: 16
Views: 3,452
Posted By blue_side_up

747-400 Horizontal Stab. Tank

Did a quick search, couldn't find a link. So, anyone know the answer or can direct me to one much appreciated. If not...

A tech question I've heard CX like to ask regarding the 747-400...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Aug 2006, 02:49
Replies: 1
Views: 616
Posted By blue_side_up

This might be what you're talking about: ...

This might be what you're talking about:
www.pilotcareercentre.com, click on the interview prep link on the left side.
It's run by a few Canadian guys who work for airlines, and they do CX...
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