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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th May 2020, 17:13
Replies: 164
Views: 70,807
Posted By positivegee

I love this thread, this made me LMAO, thanks P377

I love this thread, this made me LMAO, thanks P377
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2020, 14:46
Replies: 80
Views: 57,400
Posted By positivegee

I've been in this game now for over 30 years but...

I've been in this game now for over 30 years but I've never had the big $$. I've seen all the changes, companies fall over, new management, reduced relative wages...I still love what I do and always...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th May 2013, 14:52
Replies: 247
Views: 92,751
Posted By positivegee

Silly me, I thought Qlinks over exuberant C&T was...

Silly me, I thought Qlinks over exuberant C&T was to get the crews ready for the space shuttle program...duh...

I suppose, since that program's been canned, the Virgin Galactic program makes most...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2011, 14:11
Replies: 70
Views: 22,773
Posted By positivegee

I was in NRT on Sat. night. @ ~ 10pm the terminal...

I was in NRT on Sat. night. @ ~ 10pm the terminal was shaking a bit and the locals were running for cover (all the signs above the check-in counters were shaking back and forth).

At about 3am I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2011, 12:55
Replies: 376
Views: 122,638
Posted By positivegee

Sorry campdoag but I had to bite...good fishing....

Sorry campdoag but I had to bite...good fishing. Offence taken!

Small peni$ syndrome was my initial thought when I read your post. Do you say that in normal conversation or only when you have the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Feb 2011, 13:34
Replies: 376
Views: 122,638
Posted By positivegee

I hear the Q400's cruise at about 320-360ktas. ...

I hear the Q400's cruise at about 320-360ktas.

How fast are the ATR's? Would this be a consideration for the operator?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2011, 13:20
Replies: 16
Views: 4,305
Posted By positivegee

Yuk :} That's awful!

Yuk :} That's awful!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Dec 2010, 12:21
Replies: 4
Views: 2,499
Posted By positivegee

Oh great!...it's started...

Oh great!...it's started...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2010, 12:26
Replies: 44
Views: 8,095
Posted By positivegee

I think the idea of a hygenic and private toilet...

I think the idea of a hygenic and private toilet in the cockpit is a great idea.

Since 911 I have found leaving the cockpit for a pee a much bigger deal. With the bullet proof door, dead lock...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Oct 2010, 12:23
Replies: 22
Views: 6,819
Posted By positivegee

I heard this evening on ABC radio (PM) stories...

I heard this evening on ABC radio (PM) stories about stranded pax in LA told they had been checked in back to OZ with a different carrier to discover the new carrier knows nothing of the pax...still...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Oct 2010, 13:24
Replies: 17
Views: 6,038
Posted By positivegee

320subria, spot on, these flights are usually...

320subria, spot on, these flights are usually charters from Singas. for troops participating in Mil. exercises at Shoalwater Bay.

+G
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2010, 12:22
Replies: 61
Views: 15,646
Posted By positivegee

Mr Hat, Bravo, Bravo, well said. Not enough of...

Mr Hat, Bravo, Bravo, well said.
Not enough of the "support" staff are aware (or care) of the effort flight crew, ground crew and ops staff put in to get the airline to run safely on schedule.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2010, 12:33
Replies: 17
Views: 4,791
Posted By positivegee

That depends on what option is best (read makes...

That depends on what option is best (read makes more money) for the "Group".

QF have never made a move in the regionals that was risky. Starting a new base (or type for that matter) may be seen...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2010, 15:28
Replies: 103
Views: 13,745
Posted By positivegee

rotorblades, as far as I am aware, any aircraft...

rotorblades, as far as I am aware, any aircraft entering a CTAF(R) must monitor the frequency regardless, a call to ATS to advise "monitoring" would just be a waste of time and further clutter up the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2010, 14:23
Replies: 466
Views: 132,097
Posted By positivegee

I hope the findings of this terrible accident are...

I hope the findings of this terrible accident are released in a timely manner so that we can all learn from this!

+G
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Feb 2010, 13:52
Replies: 182
Views: 28,107
Posted By positivegee

The manual I am familiar with tells me that I...

The manual I am familiar with tells me that I should use automation whenever it is available to improve safety...! So what are you trying to say?

Don't tell me that hand flying is now...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2010, 14:32
Replies: 63
Views: 21,716
Posted By positivegee

Doesn't make too much sense to me for VB to go to...

Doesn't make too much sense to me for VB to go to Turbo Props when the high yeild destinations in QLD (EML & GLA) are gearing up for jets. The money for the airline, whoever it is, is in the high...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2010, 13:23
Replies: 56
Views: 9,012
Posted By positivegee

As far as I know AJ means Army Jerk but I know...

As far as I know AJ means Army Jerk but I know this term is not meant to offend, just a nickname for army staff; please don't be offended army people. :):)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2009, 13:35
Replies: 824
Views: 160,225
Posted By positivegee

Pedota, how does that compare to other sectors?

Pedota, how does that compare to other sectors?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2009, 13:31
Replies: 824
Views: 160,225
Posted By positivegee

Settle, settle...yes, I may not be fully informed...

Settle, settle...yes, I may not be fully informed but my comment was just how the sale of the VB HQ appeared to me. I did say the idea may be prudent.

(memo to me: Tip#2 If ever I start an...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Oct 2009, 13:22
Replies: 824
Views: 160,225
Posted By positivegee

Sounds like the kind of thing a company might do...

Sounds like the kind of thing a company might do in the last days (months) of its operation.

By the same token, it may also be a prudent move when cash is needed.

For VB and its employees...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Sep 2009, 03:17
Replies: 25
Views: 4,957
Posted By positivegee

Excellent post Maaate, I can't wait for our...

Excellent post Maaate, I can't wait for our company to convert to the ABW scale. I find converting litres to pounds to kilos all too confusing.:ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st May 2009, 07:17
Replies: 38
Views: 4,200
Posted By positivegee

Yes, a 200 series into Longreach a few years ago....

Yes, a 200 series into Longreach a few years ago. Part of the QANTAS Museum, never to fly again! :ok:

+G
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2009, 14:20
Replies: 952
Views: 525,173
Posted By positivegee

Pool, I agree that these little typo's can lead...

Pool, I agree that these little typo's can lead to big mistakes...In an aircraft...on these threads can't we allow a few?
+G
Forum: Rumours & News
4th May 2009, 13:50
Replies: 952
Views: 525,173
Posted By positivegee

Desperate; this is a desperate statement...

Desperate; this is a desperate statement considering the fact that HotDog was merely following the previous posts and the fact that the 000's were missing took nothing away from HotDogs argument....
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2009, 03:57
Replies: 952
Views: 525,173
Posted By positivegee

Ferris says: Ferris is correct here, but ...

Ferris says:
Ferris is correct here, but

Smilin Ed says:
Smilin Ed is incorrect here.

If you follow company SOP's and use reduced power take-off's and/or intersection departures (or any...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2009, 01:01
Replies: 952
Views: 525,173
Posted By positivegee

How Did V1 Get Into This? Ed, I was just...

How Did V1 Get Into This?

Ed, I was just pointing out that the amount of runway ahead of you after passing V1 is irrelevant as you are committed to take-off.

Try explaining to a court why...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2009, 14:57
Replies: 952
Views: 525,173
Posted By positivegee

Smilin_Ed "Intersection Takeoffs Several things...

Smilin_Ed "Intersection Takeoffs
Several things do you no good:
The runway behind you. "

That's all well and good Ed when you are operating for yourself.

In airlines that I am familiar...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2009, 13:42
Replies: 90
Views: 12,658
Posted By positivegee

tmpffischAside from the March issue, in 2010...

tmpffischAside from the March issue, in 2010 Fridays and Saturday's are in bold, not Sat/Sun on the far right hand side columns.

Maybe they were going though withdrawals by the time they got to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2009, 03:47
Replies: 34
Views: 6,675
Posted By positivegee

"QF DRIVE Press reports A380's grounded due fuel...

"QF DRIVE Press reports A380's grounded due fuel leaks."

Yes QFD, from all reports it looks like a fuel leakage issue...the fungus might have been from the fun gas the reporter was on!:confused:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2009, 12:46
Replies: 34
Views: 6,675
Posted By positivegee

QF A380's Grounded by fungus in fuel

I just saw this story on Ten News tonight. It sounds a little phoney to me. Can anyone verify?

If it's true, it'll be a huge pain in the butt for QF.
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2009, 13:26
Replies: 2,015
Views: 714,515
Posted By positivegee

"Anyone more recent on the Q400 has an idea of...

"Anyone more recent on the Q400 has an idea of what rotational forces there are when applying max power from a trimmed idle position?"

After doing many real missed approaches in the Q400 I can say...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2008, 03:37
Replies: 18
Views: 1,978
Posted By positivegee

Thanks Jaba, must've been a Metro then... ...

Thanks Jaba, must've been a Metro then...

Here is the story from the ABC News site

Storm sparks aerodrome woes
Posted 4 hours 30 minutes ago
Updated 4 hours 29 minutes ago

Map: Thangool...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2008, 00:51
Replies: 18
Views: 1,978
Posted By positivegee

Yes Jabba, the ABC radio story said "Blown...

Yes Jabba, the ABC radio story said "Blown Fuses"!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2008, 00:27
Replies: 18
Views: 1,978
Posted By positivegee

Lightning Strike at Thangool

I just heard on the radio that an aircraft had its fuses blown from a lightning strike at Thangool last night.

Does anyone know the details on this one? Was it a QF DHC-8 or a Metro?
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