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Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2009, 22:17
Replies: 44
Views: 16,828
Posted By Apollo 100

Most expats try to get a base that has good...

Most expats try to get a base that has good connections to home. I dont know which bases they are recruiting for at the moment, they change on a regular basis but you can always apply to move base...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2009, 20:59
Replies: 44
Views: 16,828
Posted By Apollo 100

Tax

For UK residents. If you are on a Storm contract you will be paid pre tax Euros to a bank of your choice (via International Pilot Services in the Channel Islands) If you intend to live in the UK...
Forum: Questions
13th Jan 2009, 13:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,662
Posted By Apollo 100

In my previous company(B200's) I think we used...

In my previous company(B200's) I think we used the the rough rule of thumb of dist (nm)/10 plus four to give us the cruise level. eg leg dist 160nm criuse at FL200 or a leg of 80 nm would be FL120...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Dec 2008, 11:27
Replies: 100
Views: 26,415
Posted By Apollo 100

Thanks for the info! I was not aware of that...

Thanks for the info! I was not aware of that policy even though I have positioned through BAA airports many times! It does seem more than a bit strange though and I cannot really see any logic...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Dec 2008, 10:23
Replies: 100
Views: 26,415
Posted By Apollo 100

LTN Security

The other day I was positioning through LTN in uniform. I had a ticket so went thro security with pax. Was told by a security staff member to remove my company ID pass. I asked why and was told...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Nov 2008, 13:24
Replies: 17
Views: 4,051
Posted By Apollo 100

Yes, quite often as some airports don't have an...

Yes, quite often as some airports don't have an ATIS (eg CIA in Italy) its a handy way of updating the arrival met without bothering the tower and its cheaper than ACARS (if you fly for a loco!) The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Apr 2008, 18:55
Replies: 260
Views: 42,452
Posted By Apollo 100

Just sent a reply declining the generous offer...

Just sent a reply declining the generous offer :yuk:
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2008, 00:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,608
Posted By Apollo 100

The weakish directional stability of the B200 can...

The weakish directional stability of the B200 can cause some Dutch Roll at higher FL's hence the FL170 limit for the YD. The raisbeck modification of dual dorsal strakes improves the directional...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2008, 23:57
Replies: 29
Views: 6,200
Posted By Apollo 100

I flew it a few times in 1992 with the AAC at...

I flew it a few times in 1992 with the AAC at Middle Wallop according to my log book. Curious to know what happened to it.
Forum: Tech Log
24th Oct 2007, 00:17
Replies: 2
Views: 4,615
Posted By Apollo 100

Air Nautical Mile per KG of fuel. ie your...

Air Nautical Mile per KG of fuel. ie your Specific Air Range (as opposed to GNM/KG which is Ground Nautical Mile/KG or Specific Ground Range)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2007, 03:52
Replies: 74
Views: 21,405
Posted By Apollo 100

Haven't had any problems with temperature as it...

Haven't had any problems with temperature as it has its own environmental controller (ie bloody big fan). Have had a few unexplained start up problems which may have been moisture related. No real...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2007, 12:09
Replies: 74
Views: 21,405
Posted By Apollo 100

A37575 No I'm not joking. I have been...

A37575
No I'm not joking. I have been "fortunate"? to have been previously employed in a high paying job - many times what the RFDS pays, however the job satisfaction was limited to the opening of...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2007, 06:40
Replies: 7
Views: 3,774
Posted By Apollo 100

I have found the Wx+T mode on our aircraft of...

I have found the Wx+T mode on our aircraft of limited practical value due to its very short range (40nm), and I usually just leave the display on Wx only. As previously mentioned, the fourth level...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2007, 08:34
Replies: 74
Views: 21,405
Posted By Apollo 100

The more you know about an employer and their...

The more you know about an employer and their equipment is only a good thing when it comes to interview time. If it comes down to two candidates, the one who has put in the extra bit of effort in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2007, 07:26
Replies: 74
Views: 21,405
Posted By Apollo 100

There are interesting times ahead for the whole...

There are interesting times ahead for the whole aviation community with respect to experience levels required. The RFDS QLD section is no exception and the pot of potential applicants with the...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2007, 08:28
Replies: 19
Views: 8,635
Posted By Apollo 100

Another method that works for me and is...

Another method that works for me and is simple(ish)

Take your ht AGL in FL's and divide by 10 (eg FL300 over water = 30)

Paint the ground at this distance

Note the tilt (say -4deg)

Add...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Sep 2006, 04:02
Replies: 22
Views: 2,711
Posted By Apollo 100

Spodman, your example of an amulance at traffic...

Spodman, your example of an amulance at traffic lights is not quite correct. If you have a look at the definition of Med 2 you will see that the flight may be on its way to pick up urgent medical...
Forum: Questions
25th Feb 2006, 05:12
Replies: 29
QNH
Views: 7,833
Posted By Apollo 100

Re QNE

To set QNE is to set the standard pressure setting of 1013hpa - ie when passing the transition altitude. It would never be used for landing unless the QNH (or QFE if used) just happened to be 1013.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Nov 2005, 01:09
Replies: 158
Views: 31,017
Posted By Apollo 100

Towers “The flying is far more difficult and...

Towers

“The flying is far more difficult and demanding than anywhere else in the first world but robust procedures means 2 professional pilots are unwarranted? The examples given to support the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2005, 04:23
Replies: 158
Views: 31,017
Posted By Apollo 100

Some interesting threads. As someone who is also...

Some interesting threads. As someone who is also "close to the action" but not management nor central section, I have to say that whilst I (and every other pilot in the organisation) knows that we...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Sep 2005, 06:53
Replies: 14
Views: 1,867
Posted By Apollo 100

This was good one heard in the UK. Scenario is...

This was good one heard in the UK. Scenario is isolated heavy showers in vicinity of LHR.

pilot " Speedbird xxx, I can see clealy now the rain has gone"

LHR Twr" If you can see all obstacles...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jun 2004, 11:04
Replies: 23
Views: 5,956
Posted By Apollo 100

Fortress Aviation is run by Terry Bristow, on...

Fortress Aviation is run by Terry Bristow, on (08)9418 6987. Be prepared for some foul mouthed patter, but as I say, if you are happy to burn $400 then go for it.

Apollo
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jun 2004, 12:33
Replies: 23
Views: 5,956
Posted By Apollo 100

Did the Fortress course very recently (before...

Did the Fortress course very recently (before reading these threads!) I agree with most of the comments regarding the credibility of the guy and his patter was way too slick for my liking. However...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2004, 12:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Apollo 100

Thanks for all the info guys. Those LASORS are...

Thanks for all the info guys. Those LASORS are such an interesting read....... :zzz:
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2004, 04:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,460
Posted By Apollo 100

Usually, as you become more experienced, your...

Usually, as you become more experienced, your airsickness will diminish. There are some (very few) people who cannot seem to shake it off though, but usually they do not fly more than a few flights...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Apr 2004, 03:49
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By Apollo 100

AH you're right that there seems to be a lack of...

AH you're right that there seems to be a lack of experienced pilots in the pool at the moment. I have been following the jobs pages in numerous magazines / websites etc for quite a while now and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Apr 2004, 15:13
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By Apollo 100

Thanks for the comments. I am well aware that...

Thanks for the comments. I am well aware that virtually all operators in the UK require JAA but there are occasionally jobs advertised that say ICAO licences considered. In fact there was one...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Apr 2004, 12:19
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By Apollo 100

Question Jobs in the UK with an ICAO ATPL?

Does anyone know of any companies that have basings in the UK that will accept an ICAO (Australian) licence in lieu of a JAA one? CX and Dragonair are two that I can think of, are there any more?
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2004, 08:17
Replies: 188
Views: 33,422
Posted By Apollo 100

Charlie was one the the nicest guys you could...

Charlie was one the the nicest guys you could ever meet. He was very modest about his amazing skills with a BO 105. I was told by someone (I think at an airshow in Berlin in 1992), but can't...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2004, 05:45
Replies: 188
Views: 33,422
Posted By Apollo 100

Overpitched: Deeper is absolutely correct about...

Overpitched: Deeper is absolutely correct about it being a Kiowa (B206 B1) and it was most likely the stinger (the bar underneath the tailrotor) which probably went in the water a probably throwing...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2004, 12:38
Replies: 188
Views: 33,422
Posted By Apollo 100

I'm in danger of giving away my identity here!...

I'm in danger of giving away my identity here! but what the hell! Most of my earlier antics at helicopter display flying were in the pre-digital age and the only records I have are your average...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Mar 2004, 12:22
Replies: 188
Views: 33,422
Posted By Apollo 100

I did a pairs display in a B206 for Expo 88 along...

I did a pairs display in a B206 for Expo 88 along the Brisbane river, but I don't remember dragging the skids along the water! (at least not that I knew about! ) Was it a B206 that you saw on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2004, 14:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Apollo 100

Question(s) for Rotorhead Guru's

I have an UK ATPL(H) obtained nearly nine years ago. Never used the bloody thing though. Went overseas and flew fixed wing up to now. My questions are:

How do you get a licence back up alive...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Mar 2004, 17:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,212
Posted By Apollo 100

martin_cfi, sorry if my post sounded so negative!...

martin_cfi, sorry if my post sounded so negative! Not intended to be. When I first applied to cx I did not have all the required quals and was advised by letter that whilst they appreciated the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Mar 2004, 16:33
Replies: 15
Views: 2,212
Posted By Apollo 100

Have a look at the Cx website for minimum pilot...

Have a look at the Cx website for minimum pilot quals. Sorry martin_cfi but with your hours your application will not go any further.

Apollo
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