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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Oct 2007, 18:19
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By VRThomas

Ok. Maybe I didn't qualify my question well...

Ok.
Maybe I didn't qualify my question well enough.
I have been a professional pilot for 26 years and now have a total time of about 15,000 hours. My experience ranges from "bush pilot" to "Airline...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Oct 2007, 20:40
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By VRThomas

Graduate degree programs in aviation

I am interested in taking a degree in avitation studies where I can use my industry experience(26 yrs) for program credits.

Embrey Riddle is so far first on my list.

Any recommendations?
...
Forum: Canada
25th Jul 2006, 14:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By VRThomas

Fling-wingers!

Does any one know of a worthwhile forum for a freshly licensed rotary wing pilot to check-out the job market???

Thanks.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Apr 2006, 02:08
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By VRThomas

Hmm... let me see: 47 years old 15,000 total...

Hmm... let me see:
47 years old
15,000 total time.
10,000 PIC
4,000 Med Jet
Good letters of recommendation from inside and out of Cathay etc...
Must have been my attitude. MAN I wanted to get...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Apr 2006, 17:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,259
Posted By VRThomas

CX retirement age

Hi. any update on changing retirement at Cathay?

I would very much like to be considered for a DEFO position and am making a second attempt. But I am old.

Any encouragement would be...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
9th Apr 2006, 20:12
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By VRThomas

CX Retirement

Hi. any update on changing retirement at Cathay?

I would very much like to be considered for a DEFO position and am making a second attempt. But I am old.:}

Any encouragement would be...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Apr 2006, 21:27
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By VRThomas

Nope. I'm a Jazz Guy.:ouch: I did my 2nd in...

Nope.
I'm a Jazz Guy.:ouch:
I did my 2nd in HKG on 24th/25th.
Your still looking for info so I guess you're taking another run at it?
VRT
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Apr 2006, 18:44
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By VRThomas

Hey Beech. were you at #2 in april05? ...

Hey Beech.

were you at #2 in april05?

VRT
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th May 2005, 22:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By VRThomas

I went through to the second level and NONE of my...

I went through to the second level and NONE of my group of 8 got in.

I studied my guts out for 3 months before the first interview and carried on into the second. 10 months total.

I was ready...
Forum: Tech Log
14th May 2005, 22:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,554
Posted By VRThomas

I don't know what "box" in particular you are...

I don't know what "box" in particular you are referring to but our dispatch system uses max range speeds. This is in order to minimize the amount of fuel to plan for and therefor carry to...
Forum: Canada
9th May 2005, 16:22
Replies: 9
Views: 4,460
Posted By VRThomas

17+ years in and still can't find a "better" job....

17+ years in and still can't find a "better" job. There are a few different opportunities out there but none actually better!

I spent the first 7 years as an F/O and learned more about the flying...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Apr 2005, 00:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By VRThomas

Man, You have GOT to get out more. There are...

Man, You have GOT to get out more.

There are getting to be more and more jobs with these types of conditions attached.

Just remember... you can't win if you don't play!!!

VRT:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2005, 23:21
Replies: 30
Views: 21,878
Posted By VRThomas

Hi folks, I just got through reading a text...

Hi folks,

I just got through reading a text from United. They stated that in the example of a 737 the max endurance speed is actually below Vmd, on the back side of the curve, just sightly because...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Apr 2005, 18:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,095
Posted By VRThomas

Going to Hong Kong

Anybody like to meet for coffee on the 24th prior to 2nd interview?

I'll be there. :ooh:

VRT
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Mar 2005, 06:22
Replies: 53
Views: 10,259
Posted By VRThomas

It may well be another tale of the little fish...

It may well be another tale of the little fish eating the big one!

It's not what you're worth but how much you can raise.

Any Canucks will remember the shock of learning that Pacific Western...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Mar 2005, 05:40
Replies: 53
Views: 10,259
Posted By VRThomas

I am interested in the implications of this...

I am interested in the implications of this developement.

You said: As for pilots & expats get ready for more Maxims and speak all the dialects you can learn

Can you be more specific?

Also,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Mar 2005, 19:05
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By VRThomas

Question Cathay Fleet

Has anyone been keeping track of the aircraft deliveries to CX?

I have records that I think are up to date to Feb 04.

Thanks,

VRT
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Feb 2005, 16:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,388
Posted By VRThomas

Demographics and fleet projections... How...

Demographics and fleet projections...

How many F/Os or Capts 50+?

Any company projections on increases in crewing requirements? I know that there are fleet projections showing an increase of...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Feb 2005, 16:49
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By VRThomas

2005 2nd Interview dates

Hello.

Anyone out there getting dates for their 2nd Int? :ok:

When was your initial and what region are you from?

VRT
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2005, 17:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,232
Posted By VRThomas

In fact... In Canada, Jeppesen will provide you...

In fact...
In Canada, Jeppesen will provide you with a chart that shows the corrected alts for temps below 0 for any requested airport.

Pretty slick and no reason why they shouldn't be used...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2005, 15:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,232
Posted By VRThomas

I think that the official calculation for the...

I think that the official calculation for the general rule is:

4% for every 11 Deg C.

VRT
Forum: Tech Log
8th Feb 2005, 05:18
Replies: 16
Views: 4,020
Posted By VRThomas

Well IO, I'm pretty sure that HAL would not...

Well IO,

I'm pretty sure that HAL would not allow the bank angles that were required to circle a 737 into Kamloops (BC) with a 15 knot Xwind.

Maybe it would be better to just not look out ANY...
Forum: Canada
7th Feb 2005, 01:02
Replies: 4
Views: 3,962
Posted By VRThomas

I recommend that where ever you go make sure that...

I recommend that where ever you go make sure that your instructor has some "real" float time under his belt with a commercial operator. (And, 300 hours is not enough.)

VRT

Good luck and have...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Feb 2005, 00:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,505
Posted By VRThomas

I thought that IASCO was going to be getting this...

I thought that IASCO was going to be getting this contract for JAL.

Any gouge?

VRT
Forum: Canada
6th Feb 2005, 23:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By VRThomas

Hello Dartman, There is a crewing company...

Hello Dartman,

There is a crewing company hiring pilots to fly 47's for a foreign carrier out of HNL. One of their requirements is to have the right to live and work in the US.

I think this may...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Feb 2005, 23:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By VRThomas

It would depend on the approach controllers...

It would depend on the approach controllers source.

He would have to identify where he got his info from, I.E. "ATIS wind is..." or the last hourly or special.

I've heard both.

VRT
Forum: Canada
6th Feb 2005, 19:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By VRThomas

Nafta

Hi,

I am looking for answers on Canadian ATPLs flying in the US.

Thanks

VRT
Forum: Tech Log
6th Feb 2005, 16:03
Replies: 6
Views: 3,441
Posted By VRThomas

Now I am certainly NO engineer but could the...

Now I am certainly NO engineer but could the gussetting of the spar allow use of lighter material while still maintaining its loading strength??

VRT
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Feb 2005, 05:51
Replies: 33
Views: 10,469
Posted By VRThomas

Medwin, I think I see where your confusion...

Medwin,

I think I see where your confusion is coming from.

In your response to Canadian Beech you said that the correct anwer was: "longer runway is required".

"Longer runway" was not one of...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2005, 23:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,196
Posted By VRThomas

Dear Rubberball, I think that each answer to...

Dear Rubberball,

I think that each answer to your questions will lead to further questions, such is the nature of aviation.

May I strongly recommend that you sate your interest in aviation by...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2005, 23:21
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By VRThomas

It is definately stated in the Canadian AIP. MET...

It is definately stated in the Canadian AIP. MET section, where a definition of each type of wx report is identified as providing True or Mag wind.

The only anomoly is the AWOS with VGM in...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2005, 22:02
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By VRThomas

What about PIREPS? I always "speak" my spot...

What about PIREPS?

I always "speak" my spot wind reports in Deg True.

If I gave my report in Deg Magnetic would they convert the number to True before issuing my observation in print?

So...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2005, 21:56
Replies: 16
Views: 4,020
Posted By VRThomas

And 727's! Was there a post-market kit for a...

And 727's!

Was there a post-market kit for a bubble in the roof of the 27's for this very purpose?

Northwest Territorial maybe?

VRT
Forum: Canada
5th Feb 2005, 21:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,317
Posted By VRThomas

The Approaches at YLW were NOTAMmed unavailable...

The Approaches at YLW were NOTAMmed unavailable during the fire. Not the navaids.

N.B. This message is for clarification ONLY. This message is NOT intended as any rendering of judgment or comment...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Feb 2005, 21:43
Replies: 33
Views: 10,469
Posted By VRThomas

I think that the confusion may be arising from a...

I think that the confusion may be arising from a definition of TO "distance".

Is Take-Off Distance Take-Off Roll? Or is it the distance required to acheive a certain height to clear an obstacle...
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