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Search: Posts Made By: piontyendforward
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2006, 05:16
Replies: 123
Views: 24,560
Posted By piontyendforward

Slash If you are looking to get Mount...

Slash


If you are looking to get Mount Cook pilots the same sim (i.e. non duty) travel as the AIRNZ group pilots, then it's called economy class. That is all the Air NZ pilots got when the B733...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2006, 04:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,697
Posted By piontyendforward

According to the company blurb that route has not...

According to the company blurb that route has not returned a profit for almost 7 years. So how long do think a company should keep running at a loss on a route before they pull out?
The 777 was put...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2006, 21:32
Replies: 28
Views: 3,201
Posted By piontyendforward

After a news google found this. Plane crash...

After a news google found this.

Plane crash in West Coast
09 June 2006

An Air West Coast passenger plane crash-landed on the shore of a West Coast lake yesterday afternoon after a wing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2006, 00:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,575
Posted By piontyendforward

Mountain Flying Courses

Here is another point of View.

This is a just another way of operators having potential employees pay for their training. Surely an operator should train pilots for their specific operation rather...
Forum: Tech Log
16th May 2006, 20:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,100
Posted By piontyendforward

You would have to ask CAA for that but my guess...

You would have to ask CAA for that but my guess would be that CAA didnt want anything but a fully servicable ETOPS aircraft leaving the main maintenence base to an outstation maint base?:8
Forum: Tech Log
16th May 2006, 20:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,100
Posted By piontyendforward

B732 ETOPS

Yes the B732 was operated ETOPS across the Tasman Sea by Air NZ to all the east coast Aussie destinations. Usually filling in for a B767 or later for the B733. It also had sked services CHC Hobart...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th May 2006, 05:23
Replies: 28
Views: 4,202
Posted By piontyendforward

blaa blaa blaa stick to the thread or start...

blaa blaa blaa

stick to the thread or start a new one
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2006, 00:22
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By piontyendforward

When I was checking with CAA last year about...

When I was checking with CAA last year about BFR's one concern they had was the airline pilot legally having a BFR in a B747 covering them for flying a C172 in the weekend. I tend to agree with them...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2006, 23:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By piontyendforward

BFR part 91 operations

From my reading of the changes is that if you are operating 135, 125 or 121 then competancy checks etc are all that is required if operating for your employer.

If you then want to fly a part 91...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Dec 2005, 23:15
Replies: 23
Views: 3,315
Posted By piontyendforward

WKA is wrong.

No NZ experience is required for Air NZ. (Air Nelson does though)

Just the right to live and work in NZ, and be a "fit and proper" (CAA words not mine) to hold a NZ ATPL

I personally know 5...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2005, 23:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,152
Posted By piontyendforward

flight plan costs

Turbo From the IFIS web site

Internet Flight Information Service (IFIS) is free of charge except for filing VFR flight plans


• Fax On Demand is free
• VFR flight plans on the Internet...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Aug 2005, 02:47
Replies: 25
Views: 3,711
Posted By piontyendforward

The Vref +5 additive

It all depends on which version of the B737 FCTM you have.

With the change of wing from the Basic 737 i.e. the 100 and 200 non AVD to the B737-200ADV the old Vref40 = V2 F15+15=V2 F1 no longer...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jul 2005, 20:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,033
Posted By piontyendforward

Air NZ had an advert looking for a CRM instructor...

Air NZ had an advert looking for a CRM instructor a couple of weeks ago.

For airlines the CRM requirements are in their part 119 AOC exposition, so most CRM instruction is run inhouse.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Jul 2005, 09:20
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By piontyendforward

Sounds more like the aeroclub has some repayments...

Sounds more like the aeroclub has some repayments to make on their new C172.

5 pilots = 5 times a minimum 50 hours in the area to possibly get work?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2005, 06:58
Replies: 18
Ice
Views: 1,682
Posted By piontyendforward

Would you like ICE with that?

Dont forget about the other ICE events in NZ

Cessna Caravan off Kaikoura
B58 Baron at Levin
Convair off Paraparaumu

Getting ice: Get out!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2005, 03:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,305
Posted By piontyendforward

Turbo prop's in icing

Yes, the icing problem identified with the ATR accidents in the States has been addressed. All new design turboprop aircraft have an increased certification requirements for flight in icing...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Apr 2005, 02:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,203
Posted By piontyendforward

Alex, We may be arguing symantics but in...

Alex,

We may be arguing symantics but in this case symantics are important to the system fitted to the aircraft. The B737 NG cannot fly GPS approaches, only the FMC has access to the GPS unit, it...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2005, 05:16
Replies: 9
Views: 2,203
Posted By piontyendforward

The NG B737 cannot fly GPS approaches, RNP/ANP or...

The NG B737 cannot fly GPS approaches, RNP/ANP or RNAV yes but not GPS. Some countries allow an LNAV/VNAV overlay approaches but usually only with VOR/LLZ/ADF approaches

Air Canada and Alaskian...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2005, 04:59
Replies: 14
Views: 6,034
Posted By piontyendforward

:cool: I have found that LNAV and the magenta...

:cool: I have found that LNAV and the magenta line flys better than I can on the DME arc!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2005, 21:18
Replies: 38
Views: 7,857
Posted By piontyendforward

what the!

What are you lot on about.

23R/05L is only a TEMPORARY runway, while the main 23L/05R is being dug up and rebuilt, and upgraded to accept class F aircraft (A380 size)

23R/05L is only used once...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2005, 01:45
Replies: 30
Views: 39,351
Posted By piontyendforward

Agggggh the -200

Those days before "the noise police" the 200ADV JT8D's (our were -15A's) without drag kits, -5 degree C frost at CHC in winter, climb thrust 600 feet, clean up accel to 350k crossing the coast at...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Mar 2005, 01:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,551
Posted By piontyendforward

Using the 300 speeds would be OK, operating below...

Using the 300 speeds would be OK, operating below 53070kgs. The only different speed from what you have is the 200 ADV was at F5/170kts, with the RPR mod installed, mind you we flew it for years at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2005, 21:48
Replies: 19
Views: 4,185
Posted By piontyendforward

yes and no

From a mate who works in training.

Yes they are slowing as they are approaching the numbers required. Almost at the 2/3's of "planned" new hire's for 05/06. Most training is now internal...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2005, 20:33
Replies: 78
Views: 9,452
Posted By piontyendforward

Try this report of PB axing routes

Pacific Blue to halve number of flights from Wgtn
12 February 2005
By ROELAND VAN DEN BERGH

Budget airline Pacific Blue will more than halve the number of flights out of Wellington and send...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2005, 18:10
Replies: 42
Views: 4,271
Posted By piontyendforward

Gaunty, Could you tell me which manufacturer...

Gaunty,

Could you tell me which manufacturer make a C402, Chieftan size replacement?

If you want a new aircraft of that size you have only the C208 or the PC12, both SE, with the 40 year old...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2005, 23:04
Replies: 42
Views: 4,271
Posted By piontyendforward

That is how it mostly happens now (NZ, USA and...

That is how it mostly happens now (NZ, USA and UK) though I am not up to speed with AUS .

However when they bury GA, the "crats" will probably realise that the have done in their own jobs, and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2005, 21:54
Replies: 42
Views: 4,271
Posted By piontyendforward

gov support for what aircraft?

No point for having support for aircraft that do not exist.

With the exception of the Baron, and Seneca, (6 seats) there are no "new" piston twins of that size (C402, Chieftan etc) available if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2005, 01:59
Replies: 13
Views: 3,049
Posted By piontyendforward

Would it not be a great day when posts like this...

Would it not be a great day when posts like this are not required as it would be so common as not to require further comment.

Bring on the future where we are all just pilots that fly airplanes!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2005, 04:43
Replies: 6
Views: 974
Posted By piontyendforward

Apart from the Aussie Jibes, here is some...

Apart from the Aussie Jibes, here is some information.

NBA flew her last operation for Air NZ last night (06/03/05) as NZ 106 SYD AKL as per TV1 news. 74,000 hours TT and just under 20 years in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Mar 2005, 02:06
Replies: 26
Views: 8,543
Posted By piontyendforward

Agree with Piwi and 185, The best is the...

Agree with Piwi and 185,

The best is the C185!

How ever as much as I love the C185's the C206 is a much better machine all round for a working aeroplane. More room, payload, performance etc,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Mar 2005, 01:51
Replies: 16
Views: 3,202
Posted By piontyendforward

If you need to pay!

Despite all the di*k heads that will bleat on about not paying for ratings (normally from the security of being in a larger operation) it is a good way to start.

They are good operators though 12K...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2005, 23:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,104
Posted By piontyendforward

Air Rarotonga

Air Raro has the only single engine in the area.

A C172.

It would pay to call or E mail to check if it still available.

Try a google on Air Rarotonga
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Feb 2005, 20:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
Posted By piontyendforward

Freedom and Air NZ pilots

Air NZ pilots are flying one Freedom aircraft only ZK-NGA (ex AIR NZ Pacific) to assist Freedom pilot numbers during Freedoms transition to the A320. This planned to finish as the entire B733 Freedom...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2005, 00:18
Replies: 20
Views: 13,626
Posted By piontyendforward

O-470

Both the A and J are 225 hp as fitted to the 180, The A is 2600 rpm and the J 2550 rpm. However I am not sure either was fitted to the 182. Just checked the flight manual and I was wrong about the A...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2005, 23:32
Replies: 20
Views: 13,626
Posted By piontyendforward

Close!

O-470U 2400 rpm
O-470A 2600 rpm
O-470J 2550 rpm

A,J,R 23" MP max crz
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