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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jul 2006, 14:03
Replies: 0
Views: 1,127
Posted By Chief Chook

PPRuNe gets mention in the Courier Mail

"There are several other aviation websites, but they are, in the main, British [http://70.86.224.210/~aqwquuwt/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1878], and American
Hmmm. I tried to provide a direct link to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2006, 03:07
Replies: 27
Views: 5,987
Posted By Chief Chook

Have a read again of this article...

Have a read again of this article (http://70.86.224.210/~aqwquuwt/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1557) and like good little pilots look beyond the skin deep obvious attraction (the free for all seating is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2006, 22:08
Replies: 27
Views: 5,987
Posted By Chief Chook

Jetstar re-invents the wheel

That this "New Age" know-all-know-nothing management is the costliest item in today's airline environment, is no better demonstrated than in this article...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th May 2006, 12:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,866
Posted By Chief Chook

I think you can take a little break. ...

I think you can take a little break.


Woomera
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Apr 2006, 23:47
Replies: 30
Views: 6,506
Posted By Chief Chook

Does anyone else find this offensive, or not,...

Does anyone else find this offensive, or not, especially at Easter?
Happy Easter Darth Dixon (http://70.86.224.210/~aqwquuwt/forum/viewtopic.php?t=409)
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Jan 2006, 07:50
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By Chief Chook

I can fantasize (or should that be empathise...or...

I can fantasize (or should that be empathise...or sympathize) with you, PP.
The sound card was my first suspect :cool: and that was why I decided to try a CD and SKYPE - don't know if the logic is...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Jan 2006, 23:32
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By Chief Chook

I just found the MUTE button on the lower control...

I just found the MUTE button on the lower control panel :\ :ugh:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Jan 2006, 23:17
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By Chief Chook

Red face My Windows Media Player has no audio.

All of my other programmes involving sound work fine - SKYPE, CD player - it's just any programme requiring Windows Media doesn't let me hear anything. The visual is okay.
Can someone more technical...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2006, 00:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,423
Posted By Chief Chook

Question Pirep pilot forum - Ansett aircraft?

Does anyone know where the old Ansett 727 (RMV) featured on PIREP website is now?
Were they scrapped, or are they still flying?

http://professionalpilotswebsite.com/
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2005, 07:54
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

Could it be that no-one had considered it until...

Could it be that no-one had considered it until now?

Will the airlines wait for the horse to bolt, before deciding to close the stable door?

Will it take a case of one (or more) pax suing other...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Nov 2005, 04:27
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

You have hit the nail fairly and squarely on the...

You have hit the nail fairly and squarely on the head SG.

There is no doubt in my mind that airlines are using the allocation of "able-bodied (persons) with the ability to manoeuvre an 18kg...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Nov 2005, 13:35
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

99% of aircraft accidents are going to be...

99% of aircraft accidents are going to be unexpected.

As the pax seated in the emergency exit rows are UNLIKELY to receive instructions from the (dead) cockpit crew - and as the aircraft is likely...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Nov 2005, 17:12
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

From one of CD's many (excellent) references:- ...

From one of CD's many (excellent) references:-

Each certificate holder shall include on passenger information cards, presented in the language in which briefings and oral commands are given by the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Nov 2005, 06:59
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

"However, if it is KNOWN that there will be an...

"However, if it is KNOWN that there will be an emergency landing,"

Most emergencies to date have been UNplanned.

CASA does, however, recognise that a passenger seated in an emergency exit row...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Nov 2005, 04:10
Replies: 0
Views: 652
Posted By Chief Chook

Arrow Legal liability of emergency row passengers & the F/A's who brief them.

There is an interesting discussion on the Q&A forum of Dunnunda and Godzone (Australia & New Zealand), that I feel might be of particular interest to passengers, esp. those allocated emergency row...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Nov 2005, 03:51
Replies: 0
Views: 644
Posted By Chief Chook

Arrow Legal liability of emergency row pax & the F/A's who brief them.

There is an interesting discussion on the Q&A forum of Dunnunda and Godzone (Australia & New Zealand), that I feel might be of particular interest to us.
Although it initially started out discussing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Nov 2005, 21:52
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

Those questions you ask surfnsun, are ones I...

Those questions you ask surfnsun, are ones I would like answered too.

I'm not so much concerned with airlines trying to shift liability, but I believe that if a "nominated person", who accepts the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Nov 2005, 12:42
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

Now it's looking really good! Yes! No? ...

Now it's looking really good!
Yes!
No?

How do airlines brief the pax in the emergency rows, apart from telling them "You MIGHT be asked to assist.......in the unlikely event of a blah blah".
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Nov 2005, 01:39
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

I was being type specific wrt to the Boeing 737 ...

I was being type specific wrt to the Boeing 737 700 and 800.

Are any other rows. besides the overwing ones considered as exit rows on those types?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Nov 2005, 01:13
Replies: 47
Views: 18,439
Posted By Chief Chook

Boeing 737 series 700 and 800 emergency exit rows.

My understanding is that overwing seats are regarded as exit rows, and thus have the usual restrictions on who occupies which seats - able-bodied persons, no babies, no children under 15 years of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2005, 23:33
Replies: 61
Views: 7,518
Posted By Chief Chook

A good example can be seen by looking at AIPA. ...

A good example can be seen by looking at AIPA.
They are about as close to irrelevant as any union in Oz.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2005, 13:02
Replies: 134
Views: 17,602
Posted By Chief Chook

For the simple reason that pilot "efficiency"...

For the simple reason that pilot "efficiency" cannot be measured by the number of hours a pilot flies in a week, month, or year - that is SOLELY a function of the crew scheduler - unless pilots are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2005, 10:53
Replies: 134
Views: 17,602
Posted By Chief Chook

Couldn't that also mean they're amongst the most...

Couldn't that also mean they're amongst the most expen$ive?
If other airlines are crewing with 2 captains, and/or 2 first officers, then those combinations must be the same, or cheaper, than the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Oct 2005, 21:34
Replies: 54
Views: 6,558
Posted By Chief Chook

That must be what the VB recruiters thought as...

That must be what the VB recruiters thought as well, keeperboy. lol.
I hope VB now employs them - their going to wonder wtf has hit them when they are away from home for so many nights a month.
Its...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Oct 2005, 21:21
Replies: 53
Views: 6,696
Posted By Chief Chook

Talking lol, "Unconcious(ly)" means during sleep. I...

lol, "Unconcious(ly)" means during sleep.
I think Mr Savage means "SUBconciously" - as in not conciously...knowingly....discriminating.
Or are these old boilers of Sir Reggie's really nightmares?...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Sep 2005, 15:30
Replies: 5
Views: 6,648
Posted By Chief Chook

So kiasu are YOU Thermal Image. Singlish is...

So kiasu are YOU Thermal Image.

Singlish is not "contemptuous" (lah).
It is unique to Singapore, just like Mr Kiasu on the T-shirt.
And also like Lucky Plaza and chilli crab and drunken prawns...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Sep 2005, 11:40
Replies: 5
Views: 6,648
Posted By Chief Chook

Angel So good to see Singapoor/Asian spy culture never...

So good to see Singapoor/Asian spy culture never change, lah
"Was call up at 1250 in the morning to do a SIN-CGK SQ154/155 turnaround flight......share a transport with my chief to the airport."
So...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2005, 08:30
Replies: 144
Views: 24,025
Posted By Chief Chook

Some photos courtesy of spindoctor ...

Some photos courtesy of spindoctor
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/hanmersprings/pa28007.jpg
And this one also from spindoctor ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2005, 22:26
Replies: 80
Views: 14,086
Posted By Chief Chook

Sorry mate ......... "S$%T Happens....

Sorry mate .........

"S$%T Happens. Particularly in aviation."

See ya in four days........

Woomera
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2005, 11:35
Replies: 80
Views: 14,086
Posted By Chief Chook

"S$%T HAPPENS"! Yours truly, QANTAS. ...

"S$%T HAPPENS"!
Yours truly,
QANTAS.


I was told this by "Three Bars", a QANTAS contributor on this forum discussing another thread.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2005, 23:02
Replies: 51
Views: 10,239
Posted By Chief Chook

Thumbs up Once we used to TRY to be the BEST. Now we...

Once we used to TRY to be the BEST.
Now we (are) making excuses for being not QUITE the WORST!

Your spelling might need some polishing up, Oz Ocker, but your sentiments are PRECISELY spot on.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jul 2005, 22:07
Replies: 55
Views: 9,707
Posted By Chief Chook

Grrr Especially popular on the QF flights into Bangkok...

Especially popular on the QF flights into Bangkok Airport (and its environs).
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2005, 22:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,919
Posted By Chief Chook

Thumbs up A popular choice. Well done Captain Brian. :ok:

A popular choice.
Well done Captain Brian. :ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jul 2005, 00:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,240
Posted By Chief Chook

Wouldn't scrubed have a field day with the...

Wouldn't scrubed have a field day with the spelling and punctuation here.
Why do I get a feeling that relax737 is the alter ego of scrubed's persona? :suspect:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2005, 05:29
Replies: 50
Views: 6,811
Posted By Chief Chook

After he's done with QF, send him across the pond...

After he's done with QF, send him across the pond to the Shakey Isles.
What a scruffy band of gypsies the Air Sheep techies there are - some with hats on, some not, some with coats on, others with a...
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