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Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2015, 02:38
Replies: 918
Views: 1,118,068
Posted By SkySurfin

Damage analysis

If this is the Flaperon from MH370 then I believe we will end up with a reasonable idea of how the plane entered the water. By looking at the damage to the skin and paint, and the direction at which...
Forum: North America
17th Jun 2014, 08:27
Replies: 16
Views: 15,918
Posted By SkySurfin

Markerinbound and rotorhead- thankyou for your...

Markerinbound and rotorhead- thankyou for your replies. I will get In touch with our sim department and see if i can get a training record which would support my case to getting the ratings on my FAA...
Forum: North America
16th Jun 2014, 11:55
Replies: 16
Views: 15,918
Posted By SkySurfin

Thanks for the information so far. I hold a...

Thanks for the information so far.

I hold a NZ ATPL with 777 and 737 ratings which i hope to put on a FAA ATPL. I am sitting the FAA ATP written test next month, so before the cutoff.

Id be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2012, 20:15
Replies: 40
Views: 13,846
Posted By SkySurfin

Iron hide you are correct. There was an internal...

Iron hide you are correct. There was an internal memo sent out yesterday with those exact numbers, they are applicable to jet fleet recruitment only. 6 pilots have just been given starts in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2012, 20:09
Replies: 103
Views: 50,889
Posted By SkySurfin

A couple of things to keep in mind regarding...

A couple of things to keep in mind regarding mainline recruitment.

Firstly, the arrival of the 787 and a320 is not a fleet expansion, rather it's a fleet replacement. As this is the case I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2012, 16:26
Replies: 16
Views: 7,314
Posted By SkySurfin

Air New Zealand mainline have finally announced...

Air New Zealand mainline have finally announced another ground course in May. From what I have heard there should be plenty more starts in the next 12 months. We are starting to see a steady flow of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2011, 19:04
Replies: 61
Views: 14,845
Posted By SkySurfin

Air NZ is the "perfect job" if your a pilot who...

Air NZ is the "perfect job" if your a pilot who wants to live in New Zealand.

Many people are caught up with time to promotion, but why? with Air NZ you can have the dream lifestyle from day one?...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Oct 2009, 20:33
Replies: 532
Views: 121,501
Posted By SkySurfin

Jxbold I have some issues with your post and it...

Jxbold I have some issues with your post and it really bores me how far off the mark you are with your points. A lot of the things you have said are a load of bollocks. Where do you get off telling...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2009, 19:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,825
Posted By SkySurfin

They've brought the delivery of an extra 300...

They've brought the delivery of an extra 300 forward, taking the initial amount to 5 with 3 more down the track (or maybe 4?). Possibly a surplus hull off the production line I believe???
Forum: African Aviation
10th Dec 2008, 11:17
Replies: 532
Views: 121,501
Posted By SkySurfin

For several years in Maun we had over 50 pilots...

For several years in Maun we had over 50 pilots through the doors looking for jobs each season (2002-2003). Infact one of those years we had around 70. Back then there was no big forum on PPRUNE, yet...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2008, 21:40
Replies: 26
Views: 8,575
Posted By SkySurfin

Maybe the FMS is similar, but Jetconnect...

Maybe the FMS is similar, but Jetconnect certainly doesnt do any of that back-of-the-clock bull that PB does..... Id pick Jetconnect over PB any day, and would suggest that it will be round a lot...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Sep 2008, 21:58
Replies: 824
Views: 160,290
Posted By SkySurfin

Today will be an interesting day on the ASX...

Today will be an interesting day on the ASX sharemarket judging by the turmoil on the DOW, and especially for VBA. Im picking their shareprice may even drop below 30c when the markets open.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2008, 21:41
Replies: 327
Views: 43,108
Posted By SkySurfin

From what ive heard..... if AirNZ can move a few...

From what ive heard..... if AirNZ can move a few of their 747s then they will take delivery of the extra 777s earlier than expected. The problem up until now was trying to get their hands on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2008, 20:18
Replies: 16
Views: 1,753
Posted By SkySurfin

Can confirm- Interviews this weekend and then...

Can confirm- Interviews this weekend and then first weekend of August, which the calls have already been made for. That will probably be it for 2008 unless there are changes to fleet numbers. All new...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jun 2008, 21:59
Replies: 40
Views: 6,304
Posted By SkySurfin

I keep reading about these accidents in Namibia...

I keep reading about these accidents in Namibia and cant help but wonder what the problems are. There is obviously some underlying factors that are causing these crashes, as they are a frequent...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2008, 22:08
Replies: 213
Views: 32,303
Posted By SkySurfin

The fact of the matter is that at current fuel...

The fact of the matter is that at current fuel prices a lot of airlines, aircraft and routes are simply unsustainable........ drastic times requires drastic measures. You just need to look at what...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2008, 05:39
Replies: 266
Views: 47,678
Posted By SkySurfin

I could be wrong but the way I understood it goes...

I could be wrong but the way I understood it goes like this.

Longer routes=more fuel to get from A to B (thats fairly obvious)

More fuel=More weight

More weight=higher fuel burn per mile
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2008, 20:35
Replies: 266
Views: 47,678
Posted By SkySurfin

Starting up an airline whilst there is a dowturn...

Starting up an airline whilst there is a dowturn in the economy is like trying to start a car on a hill while rolling backwards.

Fuel cost has a much larger effect on longhaul flights than it does...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2008, 07:54
Replies: 327
Views: 43,108
Posted By SkySurfin

I was at a business day recently..... It wont be...

I was at a business day recently..... It wont be the E-190 or a jet for that matter (I think that was fairly obvious in the current market though). Q400 is the most likely option, as they have got a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th May 2008, 07:44
Replies: 266
Views: 47,678
Posted By SkySurfin

I wouldnt be suprised if Voz delayed some of...

I wouldnt be suprised if Voz delayed some of their intended launch services due to the current market. The timing of the launch couldnt be any worse than the end of this year.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
24th May 2008, 01:15
Replies: 17
Views: 2,297
Posted By SkySurfin

Sorry for the confusion, wrong wording. After...

Sorry for the confusion, wrong wording. After 100kts the target EPR decreases slightly......happy now :ok: Watched it yesterday out of Narita and we had a target EPR of 1.362 and by V1 EPR was 1.342....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th May 2008, 04:54
Replies: 67
Views: 9,010
Posted By SkySurfin

Looks like CTC are going to be the ones who get...

Looks like CTC are going to be the ones who get the nod then.
I still can't see though where they are getting the idea they need 100 pilots a year from. Maybe this figure includes all the link...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2008, 00:08
Replies: 25
Views: 4,079
Posted By SkySurfin

I dont really see what the big deal is either....

I dont really see what the big deal is either. The 1900 is a very easy light twin to fly and is flown single pilot in many countries around the world. I do however think that if they are going to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th May 2008, 23:02
Replies: 17
Views: 2,297
Posted By SkySurfin

Correct the EPR drops on the Takeoff roll....

Correct the EPR drops on the Takeoff roll. Through 80kts you get THR HOLD by which stage EPR should have reached its traget as instructed from the FMC and Autothrottle. After about 100kts you start...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th May 2008, 22:43
Replies: 67
Views: 9,010
Posted By SkySurfin

This is certainly an interesting move by Air NZ....

This is certainly an interesting move by Air NZ. They say the academy will help meet the shortage of pilots, but I find that hard to believe. Air New Zealand Jet group is hardly screaming out for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th May 2008, 07:49
Replies: 25
Views: 4,079
Posted By SkySurfin

27/09 you nailed it on the head. Eagle have got...

27/09 you nailed it on the head. Eagle have got enough problems at the moment trying to get qualified FOs for commands without taking 180 hour pilots. They may take a few top dogs, but that will be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th May 2008, 07:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,415
Posted By SkySurfin

Haha matty J your brilliant- I think i will skip...

Haha matty J your brilliant- I think i will skip on the offer though

So we have to contact Eagle personally to get our holiday pay aye? does anyone have an email addy of payroll or something...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2008, 04:37
Replies: 299
Views: 59,118
Posted By SkySurfin

I see qantas have been using the 330 AKL-LAX the...

I see qantas have been using the 330 AKL-LAX the last few weeks. Is this a permanent fixture? If qantas can get their hands on any 777s they would be silly to refuse. They are a perfect machine for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2008, 00:39
Replies: 327
Views: 43,108
Posted By SkySurfin

Yup sure, Wananka has a sole GPS approach. This...

Yup sure, Wananka has a sole GPS approach. This means you cannot use Wanaka as an alternate. However you do not require two different approach types (ie GPS and VOR) to fly to a destination, as the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2008, 23:40
Replies: 298
Views: 99,238
Posted By SkySurfin

Gday Horserun. Longhaul is really good. I...

Gday Horserun. Longhaul is really good.

I cant see this announcement changing the recruitment plans over the next few years. The 787-9 introduction is planned as a 1-for-1 replacement of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Apr 2008, 21:44
Replies: 298
Views: 99,238
Posted By SkySurfin

Merged: Boeing Revises 787 First Flight and Delivery Plans- Again

From the boeing website
"First flight of the all-new airplane will move into the fourth quarter of this year rather than the end of the second quarter, and first delivery is now planned for the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Feb 2008, 18:02
Replies: 50
Views: 14,582
Posted By SkySurfin

Fair call.

Fair call.
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Feb 2008, 19:48
Replies: 50
Views: 14,582
Posted By SkySurfin

Yeah I do work for them. My girlfriend is just...

Yeah I do work for them. My girlfriend is just waiting for her offer of employment for IAC.

Did the people you know do the behavioural test? If they are right for the position then they should...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Feb 2008, 00:56
Replies: 50
Views: 14,582
Posted By SkySurfin

58 positions are being filled in Auckland and the...

58 positions are being filled in Auckland and the other 32 will be based in Shanghai and London. Some of the applicants have begun the pre-employment stage - medicals, swimming test etc. Other...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jan 2008, 22:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By SkySurfin

Crossing the ditch (in a Kayak!)

After the sad passing of Sir Ed last night I thought it might be suitable to join in and celebrate a new type of explorer. Whilst I realise this is an avaiation forum I believe most of us from...
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