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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2023, 10:26
Replies: 1,195
Views: 1,337,509
Posted By lemel

10% of the pilots have left in the last year......

10% of the pilots have left in the last year... that should say something to new recruits. I'd think twice before going to Virgin. #dontsayyouwerentwarned
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2023, 09:45
Replies: 144
Views: 41,033
Posted By lemel

It all comes down to two things: 1. Supply...

It all comes down to two things:

1. Supply and demand. This is a major one. We see it unfolding in the US right now. Wind the clock back 10-15 years and there were regional pilots in the US...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2020, 11:38
Replies: 6
Views: 3,898
Posted By lemel

Never a shortage of people wanting to send...

Never a shortage of people wanting to send themselves bankrupt when it comes to starting airlines.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2016, 00:37
Replies: 75
Views: 66,064
Posted By lemel

Kranky, Do you not like flying on the ejet?...

Kranky,

Do you not like flying on the ejet? If so, I think you are the first person I have heard say that.

As far as passengers are concerned, they are a great aircraft. Window or aisle seat,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2016, 21:26
Replies: 14
Views: 6,151
Posted By lemel

That's why I have bought a breathalyser. I...

That's why I have bought a breathalyser.

I don't have a drink on every overnight. But every now and then the mood strikes me for one. I always have best intentions and don't set out to get blotto...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Dec 2015, 09:17
Replies: 9
Views: 3,742
Posted By lemel

Although I enjoyed doing my Aviation Degree, I...

Although I enjoyed doing my Aviation Degree, I found the syllabus didn't prepare me for the CASA exams and overall I don't think it has made me a better pilot.

If I had my time again, I would do a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Sep 2015, 23:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,700
Posted By lemel

please tell me they have rudder trim in the thing...

please tell me they have rudder trim in the thing now… the airvan that is.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Sep 2015, 23:27
Replies: 57
Views: 18,939
Posted By lemel

Capt Claret you are dreaming! West Coast...

Capt Claret you are dreaming!

West Coast will have the flag this year.:D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2015, 00:04
Replies: 31
Views: 6,548
Posted By lemel

When I trained back in 2000 the only thing that...

When I trained back in 2000 the only thing that the flying school used the C152 was to train up to GFPT. After that it was 4 seater A/C due to the fact that the the slower cruise speed of the C152...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2015, 00:14
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,727,516
Posted By lemel

The Bullwinkle, Hahahahaha! That's a good...

The Bullwinkle,

Hahahahaha! That's a good one. Love it.

:D:ok::D:ok::D:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2015, 23:52
Replies: 1,450
Views: 631,174
Posted By lemel

BPA, There were only around 10 'new'...

BPA,

There were only around 10 'new' commands announced. The rest were base transfers.

I don't think this will result in too much recruitment.

I would love to be wrong though.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Oct 2014, 06:16
Replies: 14
Views: 5,157
Posted By lemel

I would say it depends on the Airline, but as a...

I would say it depends on the Airline, but as a general rule the answer is NO (especially for the Australian based airlines).
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Oct 2014, 06:13
Replies: 32
Views: 11,485
Posted By lemel

What are you folks on about? You can't honestly...

What are you folks on about? You can't honestly tell me that you stare at the EADI for the entire duration of the flight. I think its fair to assume that you take your eyes away from the instrument...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Oct 2014, 04:55
Replies: 32
Views: 11,485
Posted By lemel

Hahahaha! That made me laugh (I am an FO but its...

Hahahaha! That made me laugh (I am an FO but its still funny… and true in some cases)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2014, 12:59
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,727,516
Posted By lemel

Prince, That is a sobering article.

Prince,

That is a sobering article.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2014, 04:19
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,727,516
Posted By lemel

The The, Brilliant :D

The The,

Brilliant :D
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Dec 2013, 03:07
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,727,516
Posted By lemel

It only just occurs to me, but if moving capital...

It only just occurs to me, but if moving capital to Asia has been their plan all along, then maybe thats why Borghetti didn't get the top job was because he might have been against it? Just a thought...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Nov 2013, 07:13
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,727,516
Posted By lemel

Moa999, I'll tell you how not to lose...

Moa999,

I'll tell you how not to lose international market share. The first thing you don't do is give away all of your flying to Emirates for free.

As far as domestic is concerned, yes the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Nov 2013, 02:45
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,727,516
Posted By lemel

I dont want to see Qantas fail - I have many...

I dont want to see Qantas fail - I have many friends working in the Qantas Group and wouldn't wish that on them (along with the remainder 30000 strong workforce). It is clear however that in order...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Nov 2013, 21:37
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,727,516
Posted By lemel

Qantas can have up to 49% foreign ownership. So...

Qantas can have up to 49% foreign ownership. So why don't they? Emirates (or any other investor) has every right to buy the same share as what Etihad has in VA, but no one has.

Changing the sale...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd May 2013, 12:32
Replies: 29
Views: 9,133
Posted By lemel

Jetstar and Tiger operate A320's. they would be...

Jetstar and Tiger operate A320's. they would be your best bet if you want to take advantage of your endorsement and time on type.

I'd be more inclined to go to Tiger. With Virgin buying them there...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Apr 2013, 10:24
Replies: 6
Views: 4,214
Posted By lemel

What AilronsNeutral said. In oz: - Rob...

What AilronsNeutral said.

In oz:
- Rob Avery for CPL
- AFT for ATPL

Both can be done self study and (in my experience from ~ 8-10 yrs ago) they are both exceptional and teach you exactly what...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2013, 10:13
Replies: 34
Views: 6,421
Posted By lemel

TCAS is not to be used to separate yourself from...

TCAS is not to be used to separate yourself from other aircraft as ATC would do in a radar environment.

It's a collision avoidance system, not a traffic separation system.

As with all...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2013, 09:11
Replies: 12
Views: 4,324
Posted By lemel

"Yet, still a profit without the need for...

"Yet, still a profit without the need for $125million from Boeing to make it look like it...."


:D. Good one.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Feb 2013, 06:09
Replies: 43
Views: 25,668
Posted By lemel

I'm to sure about it but i would guess that...

I'm to sure about it but i would guess that virgin has always done that, so their engineers aren't losing jobs because they were never theirs to lose.

QF on the other hand are making engineers...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2013, 16:49
Replies: 57
Views: 11,105
Posted By lemel

My Oleo, It is quite clear that you have...

My Oleo,

It is quite clear that you have your head up your azz! So if all airlines (except Qantas) closed shop, then according to you it's no big deal and life will go on. Do you think that it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Dec 2012, 00:00
Replies: 102
Views: 49,895
Posted By lemel

I'm really surprised to hear this. During my...

I'm really surprised to hear this.

During my GA days Hardys was the place to work. It was a great operation.

What has happened to it? Did the company start cutting corners?

Any light...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2012, 03:19
Replies: 24
Views: 7,901
Posted By lemel

What about Network to replace F100's. I've been...

What about Network to replace F100's. I've been hearing whispers of a possible replacement aircraft.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2012, 01:41
Replies: 41
Views: 7,516
Posted By lemel

I think there will always be pilots up the pointy...

I think there will always be pilots up the pointy end. No one would be stupid enough to step on an aircraft that is being flown remotely.

If the industry heads in this direction I think we will...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jan 2012, 03:06
Replies: 106
Views: 64,980
Posted By lemel

Oracle Virgin didn't lose $80 million last...

Oracle

Virgin didn't lose $80 million last year. They just spent a bucket load off money on rebranding, combining all the various airlines they had and are in the process of going business class...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2012, 04:44
Replies: 19
Views: 5,631
Posted By lemel

The investigation of the Air North crash is still...

The investigation of the Air North crash is still active and no findings have been released as far as I am aware.

A prop overspeed was what I suspected had occurred (nothing to back it up just...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2012, 02:09
Replies: 19
Views: 5,631
Posted By lemel

No that wouldn't work because during a prop...

No that wouldn't work because during a prop overspeed its the airflow that is driving the engine. The problem is with the propellers malfunctioning in a low pitch position - shutting down the engine...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jan 2012, 02:26
Replies: 19
Views: 5,631
Posted By lemel

Depends on the aircraft I guess. I fly a...

Depends on the aircraft I guess.

I fly a Braz and a prop overspeed is the worst malfunction you could have. The aircraft is uncontrollable and in some cases (in the sim) you can't feather the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2011, 16:17
Replies: 16
Views: 3,772
Posted By lemel

Warren9 I get what your saying, but you have to...

Warren9 I get what your saying, but you have to remember that there will be zero progression and job security for anyone joining Qantas now. I read on another thread about a pilot who has been a QF...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2011, 11:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,772
Posted By lemel

Who in their right mind would want to apply to...

Who in their right mind would want to apply to Qantas anyway?????

They couldn't give a toss about their workers (as was recently demonstrated). It's not a secret as to where the future of Qantas...
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