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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Sep 2019, 01:06
Replies: 357
Views: 405,870
Posted By Trash8mofo

Has the trade war added any additional pressure...

Has the trade war added any additional pressure from management or CAAC on expat crew?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Nov 2018, 12:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,947
Posted By Trash8mofo

As someone who has worked in China for a number...

As someone who has worked in China for a number of years, let me just give you a few rules of thumb:
-PVG is probably the most fun, but most expensive. You'd be making big bucks in China, if it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Nov 2018, 11:20
Replies: 13
Views: 5,317
Posted By Trash8mofo

Devil Irregardless (Not without regard to)...not a...

Irregardless (Not without regard to)...not a word. You mean Regardless. I'm just saying : )
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Oct 2018, 14:57
Replies: 402
Views: 461,001
Posted By Trash8mofo

sector allowance 80$/ per 4 sector... what does...

sector allowance 80$/ per 4 sector... what does that mean? is that $20 per leg? is that per diem?

Fixed Term Contract (mainly for foreigners):
3 years, remuneration 30k... is that like a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Aug 2018, 03:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,423
Posted By Trash8mofo

same as FAA standard: correctable to 20/20 on...

same as FAA standard: correctable to 20/20 on both eyes (separately tested). All the eye exams that were given to me here were of the open C test (the C rotates to 8 different orientations and you'd...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Jul 2018, 07:24
Replies: 80
Views: 78,798
Posted By Trash8mofo

You will potentially suck up some 2nd hand smoke...

You will potentially suck up some 2nd hand smoke while flying with an instructor during your initial qualification and annual checks. But the FOs don't smoke if they knew you don't smoke. That said,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Feb 2018, 02:31
Replies: 81
Views: 103,567
Posted By Trash8mofo

Is that supposed to be good? $105K USD per year...

Is that supposed to be good? $105K USD per year flying a wide body? Try double that (take home not gross)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Feb 2018, 13:58
Replies: 29
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Views: 13,328
Posted By Trash8mofo

Nothing should be expected and the unexpected...

Nothing should be expected and the unexpected should always be appreciated. But by the same token, if the whole lot of you had the unfortunate schedule or seniority having to work on Christmas day,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Feb 2018, 13:49
Replies: 9
Views: 8,821
Posted By Trash8mofo

what are the difficult parts about Koreans'...

what are the difficult parts about Koreans' training? Are they anything like the Japanese that you gotta learn everything all over again their way? What are some typical hurdles that pilots run into?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Jan 2018, 23:01
Replies: 30
Views: 22,075
Posted By Trash8mofo

YTO is the cargo arm of Alibaba, partially owned...

YTO is the cargo arm of Alibaba, partially owned by Alibaba's Amazon (TaoBao).

Do keep in mind that there are many many ways that you wont get checked out on line at the end. I would place that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Nov 2017, 01:30
Replies: 7
Views: 5,883
Posted By Trash8mofo

You obviously have not heard PRC pilots or ATCs...

You obviously have not heard PRC pilots or ATCs speak "English". They have their ICAO4s too. Passing the test is a matter of memorizing a scripted list of questions and answers. So no, not all...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Nov 2017, 07:11
Replies: 11
Views: 13,008
Posted By Trash8mofo

Not a single word that wasn't true here. I have...

Not a single word that wasn't true here. I have been in China for years. The hoops you have to jump through don't stop coming. Even now. And you are ALWAYS on notice. "Captain (so and so) with FO...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Jul 2017, 05:22
Replies: 13
Views: 4,993
Posted By Trash8mofo

Turns out it would only affect the airlines...

Turns out it would only affect the airlines within the Southwest CAAC district, and its 5000 Total Time, not 5000 121 time.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Jun 2017, 13:05
Replies: 35
Views: 18,244
Posted By Trash8mofo

Lol. Hong Kong Airport blatantly disregard safety...

Lol. Hong Kong Airport blatantly disregard safety and rules that affect pax everyday. Case in point being those airport buses for away gates. They are clearly stated max capacity being 70ish people,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Jun 2017, 11:06
Replies: 15
Views: 6,814
Posted By Trash8mofo

You can currently continue to fly with your...

You can currently continue to fly with your current employer to 60, and even pass 60 on a case by case extension basis. But when a local Chinese pilot switches, job, Airline B has to pay Airline A a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Apr 2017, 22:48
Replies: 60
Views: 58,655
Posted By Trash8mofo

So why cant CX offer a commuting contract like...

So why cant CX offer a commuting contract like ANA or Korean? Seems like a win-win no? 13 days off, good quality of life back home. Wife and kids are happy. And CX saves a bunch of money on...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Apr 2017, 11:45
Replies: 21
Views: 5,442
Posted By Trash8mofo

A typical (good day) flying into PEK/CAN/PVG...

A typical (good day) flying into PEK/CAN/PVG would be like this: Getting your Arrival about 10NM before the first fix, then the next ATC will switch to a whole different procedure on you. You might...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Mar 2017, 03:13
Replies: 111
Views: 142,697
Posted By Trash8mofo

Is that amount before per diem? and what is...

Is that amount before per diem? and what is current roster practices (e.g. Can you bid for where you want to fly/less overnights?)
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Jan 2017, 05:58
Replies: 18
Views: 11,756
Posted By Trash8mofo

My guess is one would be sitting right seat for...

My guess is one would be sitting right seat for at least 1 year before Captain Sim, then sitting as left seat FO (P1-Training) for another year before getting a shot at getting checked out on to the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Nov 2016, 16:52
Replies: 2
Views: 6,945
Posted By Trash8mofo

Yea, I would also like to know how many nights...

Yea, I would also like to know how many nights per month are the average pilot spending in Singapore? Are there still many long overnights in out stations and counted as days-off? And how does the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Aug 2016, 15:57
Replies: 99
Views: 46,563
Posted By Trash8mofo

Have you no idea that 2009 happened and almost...

Have you no idea that 2009 happened and almost all trading desks in almost every bank have dramatically cut back? And the housing market and property developers are tanking? Why the hell would you...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Aug 2016, 04:52
Replies: 78
Views: 60,315
Posted By Trash8mofo

Why are CX and KA have so few local Chinese...

Why are CX and KA have so few local Chinese Captains and Trainers (if any), as compared to other countries airlines with similar population size (e.g. SQ, CA, EVA)? Didnt all these local pilots also...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Jun 2016, 14:06
Replies: 18
Views: 10,429
Posted By Trash8mofo

@Avinthenews. Racist much? Its funny because...

@Avinthenews. Racist much?
Its funny because it seems to me Quatas, almost all of the US majors, and a fair amount of European carriers ran by "Westerners", have gone through multiple bankruptcies...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Jun 2016, 01:05
Replies: 357
Views: 405,870
Posted By Trash8mofo

Just keep in mind that it is VERY normal for...

Just keep in mind that it is VERY normal for local pilots to leave their families and significant others at home and only see them only 2-3 times a year on a long stretch. Kids are being raised by...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Jan 2016, 09:26
Replies: 9
Views: 9,341
Posted By Trash8mofo

Im on the 737. The 6 day trip is only for the HK...

Im on the 737. The 6 day trip is only for the HK pairing, which goes senior because the pay hr vs flight hr is very high. If you don't have family in China that's the trip you want. You can almost...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Jul 2015, 23:44
Replies: 402
Views: 461,001
Posted By Trash8mofo

What's the latest here? Back in April I have...

What's the latest here? Back in April I have heard that they weren't taking in DEC 787 even though they already interviewed and conditionally offered the guys, any updates? And what are the...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jul 2015, 23:12
Replies: 42
Views: 13,539
Posted By Trash8mofo

On a related question, say the fire warning light...

On a related question, say the fire warning light came on and you pulled the thrust lever back, then the warning light went back out. Would you continue the memory items per QRH or leave it at idle...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jul 2015, 12:26
Replies: 13
Views: 5,958
Posted By Trash8mofo

Thanks for the input, but wouldn't the plane have...

Thanks for the input, but wouldn't the plane have a lower AOA during drift down and therefore is afforded more stall protection? Therefore min speed in level flight in altitude would need a higher...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jul 2015, 04:41
Replies: 13
Views: 5,958
Posted By Trash8mofo

Thanks khoasai. After having flown the NGs its...

Thanks khoasai. After having flown the NGs its hard to try to get as much protection/information from the EFIS 1.0 airplanes.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Jul 2015, 11:50
Replies: 43
Views: 33,894
Posted By Trash8mofo

The after tax is what counts. And personally I'm...

The after tax is what counts. And personally I'm glad they have proper documentations of the tax I paid to China so I can get my US tax credits. I take nights over ATC delays.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jul 2015, 07:40
Replies: 13
Views: 5,958
Posted By Trash8mofo

Because the flap manuvering speed is only...

Because the flap manuvering speed is only applicable to 20,000 ft. What I would like to know is my coffin corner margin without the benefit of a speed tape. I haven't seen a buffet boundary charts in...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Jul 2015, 06:06
Replies: 43
Views: 33,894
Posted By Trash8mofo

Paholainen is correct re roaster. You will get...

Paholainen is correct re roaster. You will get your contractual days off blocked off 6 months in advance, the rest of the non-blocked off schedule comes out every Friday evening for the next week....
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jul 2015, 05:43
Replies: 13
Views: 5,958
Posted By Trash8mofo

Low speed buffet quick rule of thumb

I'm flying an EFIS 737 wo speed tape. How does one calculate the low speed buffet onset speed Up at altitude? (Assuming calm conditions)

I have heard some pilots use the vref40 speed plus a fudge...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2004, 12:28
Replies: 27
Views: 7,805
Posted By Trash8mofo

What would be competitive for the freighter 744...

What would be competitive for the freighter 744 interview?
Forum: Questions
15th Jan 2004, 04:13
Replies: 8
Views: 3,310
Posted By Trash8mofo

4yrs. Yes, physics is pretty much one of the...

4yrs. Yes, physics is pretty much one of the hardest class. If you do plan on getting an aviation degreee, I hope that you would consider double major on something else.
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