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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2022, 14:01
Replies: 56
Views: 18,766
Posted By International Trader

I always though that there was no need to...

I always though that there was no need to identify a pilot in a crowd, he would identify himself at the first opportunity!

Elastic sided RM Williams boots …… probably good boots but, no class....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jun 2022, 23:09
Replies: 14
Views: 3,141
Posted By International Trader

May appear high hours to you but , the...

May appear high hours to you but , the requirement would have been double that twenty five years ago and more still in times prior to that.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2022, 21:36
Replies: 19
Views: 5,898
Posted By International Trader

Let’s not forget the story of the touch and go on...

Let’s not forget the story of the touch and go on the oil rig and the bridge down Gippsland way.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2022, 10:53
Replies: 22
Views: 6,758
Posted By International Trader

Called CASA about my Medical Cert from an early ...

Called CASA about my Medical Cert from an early December examination, the extension was about to expire.
They gave me the same delay story but, the Medical appeared in my inbox the next day.
They...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2022, 10:38
Replies: 907
Views: 356,664
Posted By International Trader

Just found this thread and listened to the...

Just found this thread and listened to the interview with Harbison.
Things that I noted;
1, His frequent use of the word "we" when ever he had to make a decisive statement ( sounds like he won't...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2021, 22:27
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,718,108
Posted By International Trader

....aaah, I think lousy is a very accurate word. ...

....aaah, I think lousy is a very accurate word.
Foreign pilots were employed to stop planes hitting hills, not just Australians ( as hard as that may be for some to accept) and , this is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2020, 11:42
Replies: 24
Views: 13,953
Posted By International Trader

I believe that I saw an advertisement in the US...

I believe that I saw an advertisement in the US ,some years ago, for the sale of a plane that was painted in a similar scheme.
It was an amphib and the claim was that it was the one used in the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2020, 05:02
Replies: 117
Views: 30,788
Posted By International Trader

Aah, Muttley Crew, I can still smell that stench...

Aah, Muttley Crew, I can still smell that stench and only those who have experienced it will ever know what we mean.

A couple of 'off' radio calls and a few lasers, get your hands off it!
I have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2020, 02:08
Replies: 44
Views: 8,807
Posted By International Trader

I agree with Centaurus and I always enjoy his...

I agree with Centaurus and I always enjoy his articles , not to mention his genuine wish to pass on information that may well be lost if nothing is said here.
I also agree with Swark7700 and his...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2020, 00:10
Replies: 223
Views: 90,837
Posted By International Trader

I think that the only chance for something to...

I think that the only chance for something to come out of this is for an investor to make an acceptable offer for the AOC as a going concern with minimum aircraft( even 1) , infrastructure,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2020, 13:00
Replies: 1,266
Views: 562,938
Posted By International Trader

Virgin has proven that low cost does not work in...

Virgin has proven that low cost does not work in Australia.
It was not started by airline executives with a solid business plan but in fact, by 2 secondhand plane salesmen who managed to sell the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2020, 01:28
Replies: 19
Views: 8,058
Posted By International Trader

Snoop Doggy dog appears to have said it all. ...

Snoop Doggy dog appears to have said it all.
Such wisdom.
Foreign investment, business migration, real estate.
When will Australians learn?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Oct 2019, 07:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,944
Posted By International Trader

Try Richard at the Cessna Pilot Centre , Torrance...

Try Richard at the Cessna Pilot Centre , Torrance airport.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jan 2019, 08:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,632
Posted By International Trader

It has been 30+ years since I did something like...

It has been 30+ years since I did something like this and no way would I ever repeat the flight.
I took a hunter and two dogs on a positioning flight and the stench from the dogs farts was...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2019, 08:07
Replies: 67
Views: 16,081
Posted By International Trader

I recall that the 27 or 29% was an ambit claim. A...

I recall that the 27 or 29% was an ambit claim. A train driver that I knew at the time told me that the pilots were stupid putting such a low ambit claim. The train drivers always asked for 100%...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Oct 2018, 05:39
Replies: 118
Views: 50,275
Posted By International Trader

To go on TV ( in uniform) and to blame fellow...

To go on TV ( in uniform) and to blame fellow aviators without getting the facts first is just poor form.
He may be right but, those pilots had families ,friends and deserve better from a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jul 2018, 07:48
Replies: 14
Views: 2,996
Posted By International Trader

I don’t want to enter into an argument but, I...

I don’t want to enter into an argument but, I will pass on some advice learned from years of experience ( decades actually). If one is finding it tough on a training salary and not turning over a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2018, 01:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,996
Posted By International Trader

What’s wrong with training delays? Is it slowing...

What’s wrong with training delays? Is it slowing your 5 minute quick march to the airlines? The training Cpts are probably on that same march but, just ahead of you. The aviation industry is cyclical...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2018, 01:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,864
Posted By International Trader

Any issues getting or holding a medical with...

Any issues getting or holding a medical with depression or, did you withhold that information?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Feb 2018, 10:05
Replies: 107
Views: 59,540
Posted By International Trader

Well , Flapperon777, Nothing like a scathing...

Well , Flapperon777,
Nothing like a scathing reply after...... a year ( almost to the day). Talk about burning bull dust, it reminds me of descending into India at night. As you passed 3000', you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2018, 23:11
Replies: 37
Views: 15,207
Posted By International Trader

Read the article. ........ major airline?

Read the article.

........ major airline?
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2017, 02:35
Replies: 25
Views: 27,448
Posted By International Trader

Plastic fantastic

The Taiwanese national pastime is sleeping. They sleep ( even standing up ) on the trains, the buses at all hours of the day and , at the stroke of 12:00 pm in offices.
My experience of flying there...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th May 2017, 13:43
Replies: 34
Views: 6,600
Posted By International Trader

Water off a duck's back. One could just politely...

Water off a duck's back. One could just politely disagree or better still post his personal test flight program.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th May 2017, 01:19
Replies: 34
Views: 6,600
Posted By International Trader

Wouldn't expect that any first flight would last...

Wouldn't expect that any first flight would last for 10 mins and probably less.
Take off , a couple of handling turns, check how the rigging makes the plane fly hands off , quick check of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2017, 11:34
Replies: 60
Views: 20,886
Posted By International Trader

I'm with Pinky on this one.

I'm with Pinky on this one.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2017, 10:54
Replies: 10
Views: 3,421
Posted By International Trader

Aussie Bob, You obviously are not...

Aussie Bob,

You obviously are not someone,deal with someone, park next to someone or even know someone who is likely to decide that ; the best way to make money in aviation is to torch that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Mar 2017, 15:38
Replies: 4,450
Views: 3,718,108
Posted By International Trader

Keg, Don't know what your system is like now...

Keg,
Don't know what your system is like now but, going back to the late 70's to mid 80's, I recall some really inexperienced pilots (4-500 hours and a bare twin endorsement) as well as some less...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2017, 04:29
Replies: 112
Views: 90,569
Posted By International Trader

Derfred, A good comment.

Derfred,

A good comment.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2017, 22:57
Replies: 112
Views: 90,569
Posted By International Trader

Come on guys, If I invested in Virgin at the...

Come on guys,

If I invested in Virgin at the bottom for 16c , at the current 19c, I would have made some 18 % on my money!
I didn't and unfortunately most paid $2 +.

You can't make a silk...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2017, 13:48
Replies: 23
Views: 14,421
Posted By International Trader

A long over due action but, still playing 'catch...

A long over due action but, still playing 'catch up' with competitors.
Most first rate Airlines got rid of 74-300s some 20 years ago and the 400s 10 years ago. Those with their eyes on the ball...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Feb 2017, 00:36
Replies: 107
Views: 59,540
Posted By International Trader

TG, An interesting slant on my name but, based...

TG,
An interesting slant on my name but, based on what line of thought?
Am I a traitor to the aviation industry or just your version of it?
Even more interesting is someone who choses to name...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Feb 2017, 17:48
Replies: 107
Views: 59,540
Posted By International Trader

What a load of rubbish. The youngest captain...

What a load of rubbish.

The youngest captain only means that, at that particular moment in time, there was no one else with the minimum experience and ability in line at that company. I am sure...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2016, 02:31
Replies: 78
Views: 37,061
Posted By International Trader

Is it a new shade of white or something? ...

Is it a new shade of white or something?
Wait,now I see it.
We will be staring up at the heavens in wonder, to see just which god is descending to earth. We will read the belly title and know that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2016, 01:26
Replies: 45
Views: 11,338
Posted By International Trader

I am with Clare Prop and Dehav . I have...

I am with Clare Prop and Dehav .

I have never been able to get anywhere near 100 or 55(?)hours.
250 hours much closer to the mark but, what do I ( Nearly 40 years in the industry)and the others...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2016, 02:30
Replies: 45
Views: 11,338
Posted By International Trader

You can justify anything if you try hard enough...

You can justify anything if you try hard enough but, in my opinion, you would be hard pressed to financially justify a plane on 100 hours per annum.
You would be better off renting varying aircraft...
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