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Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2006, 13:50
Replies: 36
Views: 5,082
Posted By Ya Zi

Last time I had a negligent discharge it cost me...

Last time I had a negligent discharge it cost me thousands. Had to marry her!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Jan 2006, 12:28
Replies: 102
Views: 36,664
Posted By Ya Zi

Re: Mass Resignation from KA

Some of the KA guys do moan a lot. It seems they won't be happy anywhere. Perhaps they can go home to where the air is clearer and fly witchety bug eaters around the outback - or wherever it is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
4th Jan 2006, 07:18
Replies: 102
Views: 36,664
Posted By Ya Zi

Re: Mass Resignation from KA

So, 2005 has passed and how many resignations were there? About 8 by my reckoning. So in a company of about 450 pilots I would hardly refer to this as being 'mass' by any stretch.

This being a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th May 2005, 09:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,347
Posted By Ya Zi

Er, no! Dragonair have some wierd and wonderful...

Er, no! Dragonair have some wierd and wonderful SOPs, but that isn't one of them.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th May 2005, 03:33
Replies: 12
Views: 12,537
Posted By Ya Zi

The use of idle reverse thrust is the...

The use of idle reverse thrust is the manufacturer's best advice. Autobrake Lo or Med works on a set decceleration rate. So if you use full reverse thrust, the brakes release a bit - and the landing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th May 2005, 06:07
Replies: 25
Views: 3,835
Posted By Ya Zi

All I can say Agent Mulder is that you were...

All I can say Agent Mulder is that you were obviously not in the aviation scene in Oz in 1989!
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2005, 00:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,018
Posted By Ya Zi

A good bit of advice from a flight engineer I...

A good bit of advice from a flight engineer I used to fly with:

"If it floats, flys or f#cks, it's cheaper to rent!"
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Mar 2005, 09:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,451
Posted By Ya Zi

China has 800 Western built jets on the...

China has 800 Western built jets on the inventory. In 3 years time, this will be about 1800. The predicted shortfall of pilots is about 8000.

Don't worry.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
23rd Mar 2005, 09:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
Posted By Ya Zi

4000 isn't a rumour, it's a fact. Must include...

4000 isn't a rumour, it's a fact. Must include 500hrs jet or 1000 TP. KA look at everyone with the minimum hours and employ a diverse mix of people.
Forum: Middle East
3rd Feb 2005, 19:44
Replies: 80
Views: 11,707
Posted By Ya Zi

So Dubya says in his state of the union blah that...

So Dubya says in his state of the union blah that he aims to bring democracy to the world particularly the Middle East. And even more particularly Syria and Iran who sponser terrorism.

Doesn't...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Feb 2005, 19:27
Replies: 53
Views: 10,257
Posted By Ya Zi

'The reality is that CX is moving to full control...

'The reality is that CX is moving to full control of KA'. Really?

Do you think that Beijing will give up it's airline in HK to be controlled by what is still perceived as a British company? KA...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jan 2005, 23:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,545
Posted By Ya Zi

Ownership is as follows (from the KA website). ...

Ownership is as follows (from the KA website).

China National Airlines Corporation 43.29%
CITC 28.5%
Swire Pacific 7.71%
Cathay Pacific 17.79%
Others 2.71%

KA is not listed, so if CX...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Oct 2004, 22:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,334
Posted By Ya Zi

The pure freighter element of BA World Cargo was...

The pure freighter element of BA World Cargo was flown under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance contract provided by the contractor, the rest by the contractee) contract by Atlas...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Oct 2004, 22:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,217
Posted By Ya Zi

Back to the 300 livery. At least the yellow...

Back to the 300 livery. At least the yellow should show up against the grass at BKK. Ooops!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jul 2004, 21:05
Replies: 187
Views: 85,180
Posted By Ya Zi

A difficult choice, but ponder this. BA is a...

A difficult choice, but ponder this.

BA is a real airline, Virgin is a brand name which happens to operate some aircraft.

BA's business is pretty stable. Virign's planned expansion seems to be...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2004, 20:40
Replies: 203
Views: 49,858
Posted By Ya Zi

I have never really noticed wether the total Pax...

I have never really noticed wether the total Pax on the load sheet exceeds the seats on board. As our fleet has several seat fits, it requires a bit of research. But I will now!
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2004, 20:15
Replies: 31
Views: 10,513
Posted By Ya Zi

So, he plea bargained and got reduced scentence....

So, he plea bargained and got reduced scentence. From what I can understand of the US plea bargain process, the plea bargain itself undermines the judicial system by the defendant admitting a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
21st Jun 2004, 22:40
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By Ya Zi

If the EU snag has been overcome, he may be faced...

If the EU snag has been overcome, he may be faced with some more competition. From a HK carrier that isn't Cathay Pacific!
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jun 2004, 08:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,133
Posted By Ya Zi

Don't be scared of using the spoilers. I'm...

Don't be scared of using the spoilers. I'm amazed at how many people are!

If you know track shortening is available prior to SIERA, get the speed back to 250 at SIERA, get the boards out and you...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2004, 07:54
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By Ya Zi

Exemptions ATPLs vs the HKCAD

Those of you considering an ATPL awarded under the exemptions scheme should be aware that the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department have recently rejected ATPL conversion applications from those who...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th May 2004, 20:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,700
Posted By Ya Zi

Most of us from the snakey thing mob are quite...

Most of us from the snakey thing mob are quite happy thank you. Therefore, we don't require management lessons from the chicken wing school of how to run an airline.

BTW, the snakey aircraft have...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2004, 20:38
Replies: 32
Views: 8,256
Posted By Ya Zi

Dan, not so much amusing but amazing! I met...

Dan, not so much amusing but amazing!

I met one of my ex studes on the bus from the car park to the airport last year. He thanked me profusely by helping his flying career by chopping him, while...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2004, 09:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,597
Posted By Ya Zi

I think Catt is trying to say is that her nutter...

I think Catt is trying to say is that her nutter is just going to use the turbine part as the power source. He's not proposing to fill the tank next to his nuts full of Avpin and light the blue...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2004, 08:58
Replies: 113
Views: 44,966
Posted By Ya Zi

Damn! Found out already. PS. Anyone need a...

Damn! Found out already.

PS. Anyone need a sports commentator?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2004, 08:42
Replies: 113
Views: 44,966
Posted By Ya Zi

I guess the main difference between handling the...

I guess the main difference between handling the Victor and the Vulcan was the speed at which you flew the approach. Is that correct Mike? :E
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2004, 11:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By Ya Zi

I know two guys who used to crop spray. One has...

I know two guys who used to crop spray. One has a very bad twitch, the other's in a wheel chair because his central nervous system is f@cked. they can't sue anyone as it was done in Africa, they...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Apr 2004, 11:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,032
Posted By Ya Zi

I thought it was already 60. Perhaps you mean...

I thought it was already 60. Perhaps you mean for the airline with the green aircraft!!!!!
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Mar 2004, 21:16
Replies: 31
Views: 7,115
Posted By Ya Zi

Official entry requirements were on the company...

Official entry requirements were on the company website in the careers section but were removed because of the huge amount of CVs on file. Requirements are 4000 hrs TT with 500 on Jets or 1000 on...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Mar 2004, 21:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,874
Posted By Ya Zi

Yes, recruiting F/Os. Requirements are 4000hrs...

Yes, recruiting F/Os. Requirements are 4000hrs TT, 1000 on TPs or 500 on jets. ATPL transferrable to a HK ATPL.

Lots of CVs in at the moment, but if you want to try, mail CV to...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2004, 03:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,638
Posted By Ya Zi

Lucky guy! I remeber something about this story....

Lucky guy! I remeber something about this story. I don't think it was the top latch, I think it was one of the cartridges firing. Only one, hence the limited movement. I more than one had gone, he...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2004, 02:49
Replies: 44
Views: 9,610
Posted By Ya Zi

There is so much b@llocks talked about spinning -...

There is so much b@llocks talked about spinning - it's hard to credit sometimes. It's a shame it's no longer in the PPL syllabus but there's a long explaination for this. When it was taught...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2004, 20:49
Replies: 48
Views: 3,899
Posted By Ya Zi

I was walking past the CIO one day and said to my...

I was walking past the CIO one day and said to my mate,

"I've half a mind to join the RAF".

All of a sudden, an arm shot out of the door, grabbed my lapel and dragged me inside while a voice...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Jan 2004, 05:23
Replies: 16
Views: 2,304
Posted By Ya Zi

Taipei, Bangkok and now Tokyo. Three long haul...

Taipei, Bangkok and now Tokyo. Three long haul routes served by Cathay....and there's more coming! Maybe the reason Dragonair ropped the appeal against Cathay's re-entry into the China market is...
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