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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2004, 07:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,314
Posted By Felix Lighter

At the beating of the drum.......

H.A.M.F.F, #25496, AK Btn, NZEF, 31 Aug 1918. Aged 25.

Veteran of Messines, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Passchendale, Arras, Ancre & Albert.
Killed in Action on the 1st day of the 2nd Battle of...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2004, 07:01
Replies: 344
Views: 142,828
Posted By Felix Lighter

AIRBUS FTO

Ive finally been faxed the AIRBUS FTO, it states:

The aircraft rotated to 7deg nose up at its Vr of 150kts....... the nose was then lowered to 3.5deg nose up before being raised again and TOGA...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Apr 2004, 05:54
Replies: 29
Views: 6,600
Posted By Felix Lighter

Devils Advocate

Not being privy to the type of system El Al intends to install, or its redundancy/safety systems I just want to play devils advocate for a second..........

Having seen a chinook accidentally...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2004, 10:45
Replies: 18
Views: 4,575
Posted By Felix Lighter

Away from its ACM usage the DT is an excellent...

Away from its ACM usage the DT is an excellent way of regaining the 'crowd line' when doing air-displays.

A 180 leaves you off-set but a DT keeps you closer to the crowd and very little...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Apr 2004, 08:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,622
Posted By Felix Lighter

CB, There is a persistent rumour that the 13...

CB,

There is a persistent rumour that the 13 x 744s are replacing current aft. Not true.

Half will be converted directly to 744SF and the other half (with the least hours) will go to the pax...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Apr 2004, 04:49
Replies: 1
Views: 863
Posted By Felix Lighter

Have a look at the FH Wannabes Forum. There is 8...

Have a look at the FH Wannabes Forum. There is 8 pages of top-tips, hints rumour and conjecture right there.

Good luck
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Apr 2004, 21:54
Replies: 12
Views: 1,706
Posted By Felix Lighter

After extensive research I can confirm that the...

After extensive research I can confirm that the SOs job is Public Relations...or to wave at spotters.

And just in case one cannot see the lighter side - this too is not in Vol 1
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Apr 2004, 12:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,935
Posted By Felix Lighter

HX - you make many presumptions about me......and...

HX - you make many presumptions about me......and my affilations. You are so far off the market with your asinine remarks it is laughable.

I shallnt make any presumptions about you rather than to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Apr 2004, 08:25
Replies: 12
Views: 1,706
Posted By Felix Lighter

yes, yes we are all well aware of the...

yes, yes we are all well aware of the rules....... but ta for the reminder. it was tongue in cheek.

anyway, if i was on the 'bus, i'd try to avoid it...... US security is just too knob-searing...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Apr 2004, 08:18
Replies: 19
Views: 3,935
Posted By Felix Lighter

saucer of milk table one? who cares who is...

saucer of milk table one?

who cares who is THE flag carrier? the pilots (KA&CX) are all good chaps trying to get by, loving flying, feed the clan and have a good life in HK.......I dont understand...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Apr 2004, 08:03
Replies: 13
Views: 1,628
Posted By Felix Lighter

..........and once again we get to see the type...

..........and once again we get to see the type of people that dictate public policy in the good ol' US of A.

sky marshalls 'losing their guns' whilst wiping their butts and now this idiot.
...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Apr 2004, 16:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,473
Posted By Felix Lighter

many turbine helicopters have VIGVs because the...

many turbine helicopters have VIGVs because the inlet airflow is often disrupted by the rotor wash.

the VIGVs direct the air onto the 1st stage of the compressor at the optimum angle based upon...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Apr 2004, 16:03
Replies: 12
Views: 1,706
Posted By Felix Lighter

one would suggest that the only reason S/Os...

one would suggest that the only reason S/Os highlight their hair is because they still have hair!

or perhaps its not highlights at all but rather sun-bleaching from 18days off a month on the beach...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Apr 2004, 23:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,141
Posted By Felix Lighter

Until 2003 you wasnt possible to hold a helo and...

Until 2003 you wasnt possible to hold a helo and fixed licence concurrently.
CAD - in their wisdom - deemed it impossible for a pilot to be able to deal with the inherently different skills...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2004, 07:55
Replies: 344
Views: 142,828
Posted By Felix Lighter

I think youre talking about a different...

I think youre talking about a different FOT......there is a new one, although I too havent read it yet.

I wonder how may here have actually flown an A343 out of JNB.

In fact 3T can make a huge...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
11th Apr 2004, 13:19
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By Felix Lighter

1. china 2. mining 3. steel 4. gold 5....

1. china
2. mining
3. steel
4. gold
5. petrochemical
6. semiconductor manufacturers

............... if possible combine all of the above!

china is expanding....and even if the stock market...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2004, 10:36
Replies: 19
Views: 1,669
Posted By Felix Lighter

Having worn a gun daily for 3yrs I can safely say...

Having worn a gun daily for 3yrs I can safely say that I never needed to remove it from my holster and place it on a counter so I could do No2s and then wash my hands..............

What a feed of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Apr 2004, 09:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,819
Posted By Felix Lighter

Correct. SO-JFO: currently 3yrs but should...

Correct.

SO-JFO: currently 3yrs but should reduce to 2yrs'ish.

SFO-CAPT: 11yrs from joining....also reducing (by how much is uncertain, depending on retirement age/expansion issues)

LON...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Apr 2004, 01:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,213
Posted By Felix Lighter

If theyre 'orstray-yan' can you call them...

If theyre 'orstray-yan' can you call them "skippy" instead?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Apr 2004, 01:41
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Felix Lighter

Recruiting keep the interview locations etc...

Recruiting keep the interview locations etc pretty close to their chest....... obviously it can be commercially sensitive but also, its better not to promise too much in this industry! All sorts of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Apr 2004, 01:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By Felix Lighter

I cant tell you policy......policy changes like...

I cant tell you policy......policy changes like the wind. What I can tell you is that we are short of FOs.

I can also tell you that as an SO (right now) you can apply to move across to the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Apr 2004, 01:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,640
Posted By Felix Lighter

Shock, horror!! CD? Flight Crew 'Member'!!!...

Shock, horror!!

CD? Flight Crew 'Member'!!! In this PC day and age surely that is as sexist as 'cockpit'.

To the question....who cares? All are 'aircrew' surely?

I could equally ask the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Apr 2004, 09:05
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By Felix Lighter

Damn shame that but please, dont fret at all. ...

Damn shame that but please, dont fret at all.

1. Surprisingly people do pull out or ask to delay their interview (stranger still, some people just dont turn up!) so - be prepared for the short...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Apr 2004, 05:02
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Felix Lighter

Because of the rapid expansion that is planned...

Because of the rapid expansion that is planned there has been a major push in 2004 to recruit FOs to the freighter.

Post 2003 (and SARs) we also had lots of people 'on file' who had been offered...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Apr 2004, 04:55
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By Felix Lighter

Darrick, call CX (Carol) and tell her your story....

Darrick, call CX (Carol) and tell her your story. They will have no problems with hearing from you. (They are people too!)

If youre nervous about it then email her.......

That said, interview...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Apr 2004, 04:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,081
Posted By Felix Lighter

The modern 777 has raked wing-tips (as opposed to...

The modern 777 has raked wing-tips (as opposed to winglets)...but it does the same thing.

I recommend you do a search on Tech Log. There is pages and pages of good winglit and wingtip info there....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Apr 2004, 04:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By Felix Lighter

None! You can be recruited directly into the...

None!

You can be recruited directly into the position. 95% are.

If youre already in CX, say as a pax SO, you can apply for a transfer. At the moment there are slots available.

*All you need...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Apr 2004, 09:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,357
Posted By Felix Lighter

The only constant is change ;) TOPC, given...

The only constant is change ;)

TOPC, given your post on Tech Log...are you applying to CX. If so, let us know....you 'may' get some less cynical/playful answers.

If you know of SYD classic...
Forum: Questions
7th Apr 2004, 04:23
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By Felix Lighter

Yep its standard and requires full rudder and...

Yep its standard and requires full rudder and almost tipping the control wheel inverted ......... even then shes a beast to keep straight!

Enjoy.....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2004, 04:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,647
Posted By Felix Lighter

whats allot mean? Kind of like telling your...

whats allot mean?

Kind of like telling your student that the rudder pedals act in the natural sense when taxying! (Except if you were a kid with a go-cart, when right foot forward made you turn...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2004, 04:12
Replies: 5
Views: 2,148
Posted By Felix Lighter

Low cost the "way of the future"....................

Low cost the "way of the future"................. ? Are you mad?

Are you saying youd rather be doing "low cost" puddle jumping on an average package, pay for your own ratings and uniforms etc than...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2004, 01:22
Replies: 21
Views: 3,612
Posted By Felix Lighter

Samuel.....the RNZAF is "trucking" on? Surely the...

Samuel.....the RNZAF is "trucking" on? Surely the fish-heads may take exception? Perhaps the RNZAF is in fact "hovering"?

RNZN complaining about loss of capability/training since the loss of the...
Forum: Questions
6th Apr 2004, 16:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,524
Posted By Felix Lighter

There is very little scope on big-jets to use the...

There is very little scope on big-jets to use the 'wing down' x-wind technique that we are all taught as PPLs.

Instead we tend to 'kick it straight' and accept a bit of sideways drift.

At the...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2004, 02:20
Replies: 21
Views: 6,319
Posted By Felix Lighter

Top journo work that article.........! Absolutely...

Top journo work that article.........! Absolutely full of 'the facts'.

There is not one singularly attributable quote........ everything comes from "a source"

If, for example, the "pilot and...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Apr 2004, 05:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By Felix Lighter

1. Human beings make 45...

1. Human beings make 45 judgements/opinions/impressions of a new person BEFORE you utter one word...........

2. IF you were to be unsuccessful, would you forever wonder 'was it my hair colour?'
...
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