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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2006, 04:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,559
Posted By speedbird23

Get what you pay for

VTR seen recently minnus an engine. Engineers said that the pilot took off with the baggage door open, bags fell out and went through the prop. Believe the aicraft is operated by the very reputable...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2006, 16:25
Replies: 89
Views: 16,897
Posted By speedbird23

murgatroid and Transition Layer. If you read...

murgatroid and Transition Layer.
If you read the bottom line I said I didn`t agree with it but it is the way it is.
The lifestyle you leave is a reflection of the income you take home and the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Mar 2006, 07:07
Replies: 89
Views: 16,897
Posted By speedbird23

For all you intellegent guys out there who want...

For all you intellegent guys out there who want to express opinion and advise, have to wonder what your logic is.
Pay comes down to one thing like anything else. Supply and DEMAND.
This industry...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2005, 07:40
Replies: 59
Views: 12,472
Posted By speedbird23

Heard he is a director of Australasian Jet`s...

Heard he is a director of Australasian Jet`s Darwin operation. Interesting considering the mess he left NAC in!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Dec 2005, 04:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,525
Posted By speedbird23

Well you are off to a good start. As applications...

Well you are off to a good start. As applications probably closed alittle over two months ago, but that may show good forward planning.
The fact you were school vice captain will help as it shows...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Dec 2005, 22:34
Replies: 161
Views: 39,129
Posted By speedbird23

This guy has been running aircraft in Europe for...

This guy has been running aircraft in Europe for years. Over there he would have atleast 30 companies to compete with. He has 2 out here, and if this forum is to be believed they are not very good! I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2005, 22:36
Replies: 59
Views: 12,472
Posted By speedbird23

Looks the like the Batchelor rumour isn`t true....

Looks the like the Batchelor rumour isn`t true. The hanger has been advertised in the paper for auction for the last few weeks. As someone who was disadvantaged by him and the way he run his...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2005, 22:18
Replies: 24
Views: 4,413
Posted By speedbird23

A number of years ago I was sitting on Qanats Dr...

A number of years ago I was sitting on Qanats Dr waiting to watch the Concorde take off. It was being held for quite awhile. Then to the amusement or horror depending on point of view, a Cherokee...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2005, 08:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,912
Posted By speedbird23

Just curious. Pilot was told to divert to...

Just curious.
Pilot was told to divert to Tindal by his company. He reported that he was 135nm from TN at this time. If he was just flying home, how was he alerted to the problem when he seemingly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2005, 14:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,215
Posted By speedbird23

Yeah, they will chat to anyone. Even tell you how...

Yeah, they will chat to anyone. Even tell you how important they are in there own company. I heard of a conversation going something like this." G`day names S%$&n. Yep new senior base pilot wank...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2005, 14:35
Replies: 32
Views: 4,368
Posted By speedbird23

Doesn`t old mate HH or otherwise known as the...

Doesn`t old mate HH or otherwise known as the lepracaun, charge $1000 for a baron endorsement? Or something similar. Don`t like it, go somwhere else.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2005, 02:05
Replies: 15
Views: 2,319
Posted By speedbird23

LUVJET, If you know who most of us are up here...

LUVJET,
If you know who most of us are up here why do you try to incitie sh!t here. Why don`t you just ask the people you know! As usual the same old people with the same old comments come out of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2005, 02:56
Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Posted By speedbird23

If there is no visible horizon(at night in remote...

If there is no visible horizon(at night in remote areas) how could you possibly navigate visually. I know what the rules say, but did the person who wrote them ever actually fly outside of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jun 2005, 17:53
Replies: 27
Views: 4,589
Posted By speedbird23

In short, When you go for a job, no one will care...

In short, When you go for a job, no one will care where you learnt to fly or who you instructor was. As long as you have the appropriate licences and hours, you will get the job.
Most 20y.o...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2005, 04:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,625
Posted By speedbird23

I only watched up to the time of the crash then...

I only watched up to the time of the crash then had to go to bed on Wednesday night. So I can`t speak intelligently on the conclusions drawn by the tv program. However when I was doing my ATPL`s a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jan 2005, 11:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,368
Posted By speedbird23

Post it to my boss in Darwin. But please...

Post it to my boss in Darwin. But please highlight the bit about picking up his palm prongs for free!!!!!!! I`m sure that is worth more than 28 cents per hour.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Nov 2004, 11:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By speedbird23

Bad day in Darwin

As was staed in another post. NAC aircraft blocking the runway. Ngukurr Bandit landing with one engine(that will be expensive, more so than a 737 diversion) and another emergency aircraft with a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Aug 2004, 02:18
Replies: 15
Views: 8,280
Posted By speedbird23

No conviction recorded means you do not have to...

No conviction recorded means you do not have to declare the "incident" on any job application. You will have record saying no conviction recorded though. Not sure how the checks are done but I don`t...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jul 2004, 04:46
Replies: 116
Views: 19,366
Posted By speedbird23

I wouldn`t accuse anyone of corruption. Just...

I wouldn`t accuse anyone of corruption. Just heavily discounted rates! Like a Citation to Elcho Island for the cost of a Cheiftan! Talk about undercutting the opposition.
More than highlights the...
Forum: African Aviation
29th May 2004, 11:18
Replies: 2
Views: 1,575
Posted By speedbird23

ITAB in the DRC

Wondering if anyone can pass on contact details for
International Trans Aviation Business (ITAB) in DRC. Thanks
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Apr 2004, 21:07
Replies: 15
Views: 3,330
Posted By speedbird23

Sheep Guts, The reason I know the facts about...

Sheep Guts,
The reason I know the facts about the incident is I went and asked the Chief Pilot of the company involved what happened.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Apr 2004, 04:58
Replies: 15
Views: 3,330
Posted By speedbird23

Everyone up north knows you have been talking...

Everyone up north knows you have been talking sh$t for a long time HA.
I know of a few operators lining up to fly the press to your next prang, where ever it is. Atleast the pilot in question...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2004, 01:58
Replies: 63
Views: 6,360
Posted By speedbird23

There are ways around this. No matter what your...

There are ways around this. No matter what your employer says, has you sign or any contract entered into, if it is below what the federal award states, it is illegal and the employer has no recorse....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2004, 03:01
Replies: 1
Views: 698
Posted By speedbird23

Advice for RAAF board interview

Anyone who has recently been successful and can pass on some tips would be greatly appreciated.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2004, 02:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,183
Posted By speedbird23

I think you will find that that is the operator...

I think you will find that that is the operator politely not offering you a job. I have heard chief pilots ask if you have 206/210 time knowing full well you don`t cause your looking for your first...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2004, 13:10
Replies: 735
Views: 156,520
Posted By speedbird23

950TT C-206, C-210, Be36 700hrs PIC all bush...

950TT
C-206, C-210, Be36
700hrs PIC all bush time in Nth Australia.
8 months remote base.
Approx 300hrs each C-210, Be36. Rest C-206.
Still in the Aust top end.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2004, 11:01
Replies: 17
Views: 5,814
Posted By speedbird23

Thanks for the help. I don`t believe in paying...

Thanks for the help. I don`t believe in paying for some one`s advice. That`s why I asked. If successful pilots and guys/gals in the know wont pass on advice in this industry what hope is there for us...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2004, 10:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,349
Posted By speedbird23

Been there, done it, worth it. Even if it was...

Been there, done it, worth it. Even if it was full of over 60`s.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jan 2004, 13:50
Replies: 17
Views: 5,814
Posted By speedbird23

CV cover letters

Could I get some tips on what to put in a cover letter. What do they want to see/read? Alternatively is there anywhere I can look for tips, samples etc.
Thanks
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Dec 2003, 10:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,106
Posted By speedbird23

Thanks for the info Healy. Have to keep dreaming...

Thanks for the info Healy. Have to keep dreaming for another couple of months.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Dec 2003, 10:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,106
Posted By speedbird23

What are the minimums for S/O jobs at Cathay?...

What are the minimums for S/O jobs at Cathay? They don`t say on the web site.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2003, 10:35
Replies: 28
Views: 3,605
Posted By speedbird23

I have no problem with the cadets getting the...

I have no problem with the cadets getting the jobs. You get what you deserve in life, most of the time. But as for there training being tailored made for airline jobs, thats crap. How many of their...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Dec 2003, 07:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,441
Posted By speedbird23

How many employees really take notice of resumes...

How many employees really take notice of resumes sent by mail? Surely you have enough people coming through the door to keep any resume folder full. And how many employees have actually contacted...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Dec 2003, 18:33
Replies: 110
Views: 11,496
Posted By speedbird23

Descended out of control airspace into class G...

Descended out of control airspace into class G today. As a result of the new rules, the two opposite traffic guys who`s level I descended through probably didn`t know about me until I saw them. About...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Nov 2003, 15:10
Replies: 13
Views: 3,802
Posted By speedbird23

Where is the outgoing chief pilot off to? Another...

Where is the outgoing chief pilot off to? Another compny up north?
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