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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Aug 2012, 11:17
Replies: 164
Views: 162,114
Posted By jens40202

@worldcup:

I can tell you based on my experience both in the Phils and in the US (although the latter was pre-9/11). It is a pain to fly gen av in the Phils and most of the students I know take 18-24months to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Feb 2011, 05:57
Replies: 77
Views: 34,357
Posted By jens40202

Open Season?

From what I read in the news, around 20 A320 for 5J til 2014 and Air Asia looking at a fleet around 20+ in 5Years, even without consideration for retirements , that would equate to a pilot reqt of...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Sep 2008, 11:23
Replies: 26
Views: 4,819
Posted By jens40202

Many Thanks, Sam. I heard that CEB might take all...

Many Thanks, Sam. I heard that CEB might take all options on the ATR's. If that's the case, that would be awesome!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Sep 2008, 20:08
Replies: 26
Views: 4,819
Posted By jens40202

Hey Sam, are you with CEB HR? Are the FO slots...

Hey Sam, are you with CEB HR? Are the FO slots for the ATR full already?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st Aug 2008, 23:50
Replies: 582
Views: 179,730
Posted By jens40202

Carlojay: Try to look at US schools that...

Carlojay:

Try to look at US schools that still offer the J1 visa, flight training in the US is still tops (in my opinion)- the infrastructure allows for a more well rounded exposure as you can...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Aug 2008, 12:57
Replies: 83
Views: 14,643
Posted By jens40202

Culture from the Crib

I agree with the posters that the culture at PAL seems to put the Capt on a pedestal. If you look at the topic closer, you will find that the root can be the environment way back at PAL Av School...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jul 2008, 22:38
Replies: 1,190
Views: 265,875
Posted By jens40202

Most Dangerous Bracket

I read an article years ago where an analysis was made of pilot experience vs. accidents and one of the highest oocurence came with pilots in the 70 to 200 hrs range. Seems to be that bracket when...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Jul 2008, 23:32
Replies: 48
Views: 5,161
Posted By jens40202

If you have Q400 time, try writing PAL as well. I...

If you have Q400 time, try writing PAL as well. I heard that they are also starting to get critical on manning their T-props.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jul 2008, 03:49
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,914
Posted By jens40202

Taking the Shine Off Aviation

Looking back at the last 30years, flying as a career has really gone south! The spread in wages vs. other industries have certainly narrowed and the perks of a flying job diminishing (B scales,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jun 2008, 00:21
Replies: 32
Views: 16,483
Posted By jens40202

Dj Lethal's Queries

It looks like DJ is the inquisitive kind but a little slow on "diskarte" to get the answer but to go back to his queries:

1) deviation / variation - if it's magnetic you are referring to, then go...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Jun 2008, 05:21
Replies: 32
Views: 16,483
Posted By jens40202

SoCal is nice but you should also try Florida-...

SoCal is nice but you should also try Florida- lots of instrument approaches within 20mins of each other. You can merry-go-round instrument practice at night. SoCal traffic can be a bitch at times...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jun 2008, 03:07
Replies: 32
Views: 16,483
Posted By jens40202

I agree with your views - Gen Av in the US has no...

I agree with your views - Gen Av in the US has no match elsewhere but the state of aviation as a career is rather pathetic.

I also concur with your point on Cebu Pacific having great potential and...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jun 2008, 02:16
Replies: 32
Views: 16,483
Posted By jens40202

Thanks everyone for your replies. ...

Thanks everyone for your replies.

Jolibeeflyer: Which part of Texas do you fly from? I did some time at Redbird in 1998 but at a rather mismanaged school there.

Just wondering if flight...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jun 2008, 22:54
Replies: 32
Views: 16,483
Posted By jens40202

Thanks, Slatch. That's one of my options right...

Thanks, Slatch. That's one of my options right now but I need to balance it with leaving my small business for spurts at a time in order to build time. I was also looking at the charter scene...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jun 2008, 04:40
Replies: 32
Views: 16,483
Posted By jens40202

Angel Time Building in the Philippines?

What are the real options of building flight time in the Phils (particularly Mactan) for a 300hr CPL/IR pilot?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jun 2008, 23:10
Replies: 174
Views: 42,933
Posted By jens40202

Bananacue Mentality

It looks like the above article demonstrates the typical Filipino "Bananacue" mentality- i.e. if a neighbor suddenly makes money selling bananacues, not long every one is selling bananacues!

Just...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st May 2008, 22:48
Replies: 48
Views: 5,161
Posted By jens40202

Cool Jumpdrive: You're funny, man. In half the...

Jumpdrive:

You're funny, man. In half the time it took to type your last reply you could have googled for the answer. Cheers!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st May 2008, 14:53
Replies: 48
Views: 5,161
Posted By jens40202

If Icarus is correct on the new ATR rates (i.e....

If Icarus is correct on the new ATR rates (i.e. ...based on US regionals...) man, that would be a good local rate.

Looking at the number of new planes vs. the pool of local commercial pilots,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th May 2008, 13:06
Replies: 48
Views: 5,161
Posted By jens40202

Just played a round of golf at Mactan next to the...

Just played a round of golf at Mactan next to the airport and saw an ATR followed by a Q400 taking off. Man, they look good! Amazing how fast the Q400 climbs out, indeed near jet speeds.

OK, I'm...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th May 2008, 05:54
Replies: 48
Views: 5,161
Posted By jens40202

Thanks again, Icarus. I just put in my...

Thanks again, Icarus.

I just put in my papers to ATO and picking up the books again. I know what you're saying about the rusty scanning but a few dozen hours hood time should fix that.

Amazing...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th May 2008, 04:53
Replies: 48
Views: 5,161
Posted By jens40202

Thanks again, Icarus. I just put in my...

Thanks again, Icarus.

I just put in my papers to ATO and picking up the books again. I know what you're saying about the rusty scanning but a few dozen hours hood time should fix that.

Amazing...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th May 2008, 22:59
Replies: 48
Views: 5,161
Posted By jens40202

Angel Thanks for the quick reply, Icarus. ...

Thanks for the quick reply, Icarus.

Unfortunately, I dont have 3000hrs. Diverted back to an engineering job in 1998 when Asia went tits up with only 400TT and now wanting to go back flying. Guess,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th May 2008, 21:47
Replies: 48
Views: 5,161
Posted By jens40202

To Type Rate or Not to Type Rate?

Hello All:

Would it help an old geezer who meets mininimums to type rate in the ATR or Dash8 for a t-prop job with Ceb or PAL?

If I do get a TR, would that negate bonding and whats the impact...
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