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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Jan 2024, 17:12
Replies: 524
Views: 220,507
Posted By Captain Kaboom

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/317x400/the_smurfs_41013afc8371ce3d54ab7782a8bfcce82748aaa9.jpg
So, this is the type of pilot they are looking for?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2023, 08:32
Replies: 74
Views: 30,180
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Nothing of that. After years of flying business...

Nothing of that. After years of flying business aviation I transitioned to airlines and this outfit gave me a DEC. Nothing seasonal, 900 hours per year flying for state airlines.
And if you read...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2023, 06:49
Replies: 74
Views: 30,180
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Right on! this sums it all up! 5 days off per...

Right on! this sums it all up! 5 days off per month and due to the unwillingness of rostering only three days at home. A net income of €2700 as airline captain after you dealt with the legal issues...
Forum: Middle East
20th Jul 2023, 06:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,753
Posted By Captain Kaboom

You'll be surprised. A lot of Brazilians are...

You'll be surprised. A lot of Brazilians are leaving due to the fact it's "easier" to get a greencard nowadays and the US is closer to home than the ME.
Forum: Middle East
7th Apr 2022, 19:39
Replies: 4,949
Views: 2,875,471
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Cool Maybe, but the salary is four times that of...

Maybe, but the salary is four times that of Wizzair, no comparison.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2022, 17:51
Replies: 226
Views: 115,040
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Lots of talk but what is the actual offer and...

Lots of talk but what is the actual offer and schedule for a DEC? PPJN seems a bit outdated and focused on the Embraers.

Is it that bad?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Oct 2021, 11:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,789
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Flying to China nowadays

Fellow aviators, in this crazy world nowadays, is it possible (again) to fly with a private jet to China.
And more in particular from Abu Dhabi? Anyone has some recent experience?
And if so.... I'm...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Aug 2020, 08:07
Replies: 213
Views: 248,511
Posted By Captain Kaboom

As a VNA pilot an "offer" to progress from a 321...

As a VNA pilot an "offer" to progress from a 321 to a 350 (or 330 to 350) means you have to pay for your own typerating and bribe the examiner.
About $70.000 alltogether I believe.
Hardly an offer...
Forum: Medical & Health
31st Oct 2019, 06:22
Replies: 0
Views: 774
Posted By Captain Kaboom

China medical and LVH or RBBB

Has anyone any ideas regarding the Chinese medical with heart conditions LVH and or RBBB, it seems I have been sporting a little too intense in the past and might have a bit of a "sport heart", no...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2019, 02:17
Replies: 24
Views: 19,507
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Aha, makes a lot of sense... thanks

Aha, makes a lot of sense... thanks
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2019, 03:11
Replies: 24
Views: 19,507
Posted By Captain Kaboom

That must be indeed tough with the CRM, I told...

That must be indeed tough with the CRM, I told you to land on centerline!, but I did land on centerline!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Aug 2018, 10:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,262
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Mmmm, drones of Nordica pilots leaving Nordica...

Mmmm, drones of Nordica pilots leaving Nordica for Cityjet, double the salary…

Expect €1800 BEFORE tax at Nordica...

And they still dump you in base Vilnius despite promises of a Tallinn base.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2018, 09:03
Replies: 6
Views: 3,186
Posted By Captain Kaboom

To elaborate, I have been sick, the contract...

To elaborate, I have been sick, the contract states you automaticaly get fired after 7 days sickness and so they did, misconduct they dare to call this, pretty bizare.
First they force you to start...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jun 2018, 15:56
Replies: 6
Views: 3,186
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Well, they starting to demand the training bond,...

Well, they starting to demand the training bond, been there for more than a year… Forced selfemployment, you have to start your own company while not allowed to fly for anybody else, couldn't...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jun 2018, 07:47
Replies: 6
Views: 3,186
Posted By Captain Kaboom

European training bonds, again....

Hello, a bit surprised there is not so much on training bonds from a recent date. Google is not of a big help either. Throughout my career I've Always heard that trainining bonds can only be enforced...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Mar 2018, 15:13
Replies: 8
Views: 4,678
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Thanks for all the feedback, should be no problem...

Thanks for all the feedback, should be no problem at all, it's not like China it seems.

appreciate it
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Mar 2018, 18:13
Replies: 8
Views: 4,678
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Haha, awesome pezetaroi, exactly the answer I was...

Haha, awesome pezetaroi, exactly the answer I was looking for, now I know what to send them, that and Dongs I guess;) thanks
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Mar 2018, 08:04
Replies: 8
Views: 4,678
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Vietnam Medical

Hi there,

I'm looking for some recent requirements regarding the (initial) medical requirements for Vietnam.
A search is not clear enough..

What I'm mainly interested in is the ECG, is this in...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2018, 11:06
Replies: 133
Views: 132,156
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Red face C'mon, they offered me a NTR DEC position, I have...

C'mon, they offered me a NTR DEC position, I have to pay €29.900 after which I will receive a whooping €235 for every flying day, as captain!!!!

How is this not pay to fly.

I used to pay FA's...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Apr 2017, 19:47
Replies: 355
Views: 332,489
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Does anybody now if you get hired on the Dash 8...

Does anybody now if you get hired on the Dash 8 as DEC you have an opportunity to go back to jets, the C series?
How does it work, seniority or.....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2016, 17:13
Replies: 33
Views: 43,221
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Nordica Estonia

Anybody has any idea about conditions with Nordica, in particular the schedules?

Thanks
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Feb 2016, 09:03
Replies: 23
Views: 10,420
Posted By Captain Kaboom

In Milano they insisted the cabin had to be...

In Milano they insisted the cabin had to be sprayed after arrival from within the EU...
Sounds like a money making scheme.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Dec 2015, 09:28
Replies: 343
Views: 507,920
Posted By Captain Kaboom

business jet position wanted

Hi there, anybody any leads to steady employment as a corporate jet captain? I have been laid off again, my airplane, the LJ60 left the operation and the sad truth is typerating with 500 hours for...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Nov 2014, 09:06
Replies: 26
Views: 6,828
Posted By Captain Kaboom

The Learjet 60 is supposed to be able to climb up...

The Learjet 60 is supposed to be able to climb up to FL510.
Once I have been at FL470, scary, a margin of about 6 kts and the 60 is very speed unstable above Fl400, starts to "rock a little" bit,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Mar 2014, 19:05
Replies: 9
Views: 10,557
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Hee Vallesan, That money at that age, you...

Hee Vallesan,

That money at that age, you must be the king in Mexico...

It is about quality in life, I think you USD 80.000 has a lot more dough then in my part in the world.
No offense,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Nov 2013, 08:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,722
Posted By Captain Kaboom

A couple of months ago, shortly before the...

A couple of months ago, shortly before the summer, it took the Russian Consulate 5 weeks to process my multi entry visa, they were too busy...

It was my fifth in a row, no obstacles, they just...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Nov 2013, 13:00
Replies: 343
Views: 507,920
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Well, jobs just don't last.... 42, JAA, FAA,...

Well, jobs just don't last....

42, JAA, FAA, Isle of Man licenses etc

6800 hours of which 3600 hours PIC LJ60, also current on the Learjet 60 (difficult airplane for work those days)

Any...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Oct 2013, 09:30
Replies: 25
Views: 9,419
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Oh, in real life the updated brakes help you a...

Oh, in real life the updated brakes help you a lot more but it is not certified.

Just like the LJ60 is supposed to have had autoland capabilities (autopilot software) but certification was too...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Jul 2013, 16:05
Replies: 26
Views: 11,149
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Mr Dudeness, no, I am not German, we can't be all...

Mr Dudeness, no, I am not German, we can't be all perfect!

Some of my best friends are German, I have worked for German companies in the past, no issue for me.

Let's put it on the sarcasm from...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Jul 2013, 11:09
Replies: 26
Views: 11,149
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Well, Have to agree with CL605driver, my...

Well,

Have to agree with CL605driver, my experiences are pretty much the same.

In my case it was a LJ60 to LJ60XR transition, we agreed upon a classdate.
This date came, no further feedback...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Dec 2012, 09:01
Replies: 13
Views: 6,736
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Iceman666 How do you know they are flying...

Iceman666

How do you know they are flying illegal charter?

By definition the Isle of Man registry, M, is for private owners only, therefore no AOC and commercial intentions if on the Manx...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Oct 2012, 18:58
Replies: 58
Views: 15,135
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Ok, stress free, to make it simple, is the jet...

Ok, stress free, to make it simple, is the jet used to transport an outside party or will the company be paid for those flights?
No, for internal use, there is no charge to a second or third party,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Oct 2012, 07:30
Replies: 13
Views: 6,736
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Don't they operate illegal charters with...

Don't they operate illegal charters with airplanes registred in the Isle of Man?

They have been looking for a while and are raising their offers, can't find pilots.
The word must be out it is a...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Sep 2012, 07:31
Replies: 48
Views: 23,585
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Good EC, we are on the same frequency again! ...

Good EC, we are on the same frequency again!

Again about the exit signs, what I have not made clear, this airplane was a good 14 years old.
Once upon a time it had been German registered,not at...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Sep 2012, 08:33
Replies: 48
Views: 23,585
Posted By Captain Kaboom

Empty cruise,Worn "exit"-sign (sorry, but a bit...

Empty cruise,Worn "exit"-sign (sorry, but a bit of a no-brainer in my book), as I mentioned, there were 2 additional markings indicating the emergency exit, how many more you need?

And, cargo-net...
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