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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2024, 23:35
Replies: 53
Views: 21,068
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

QFA220 engine problem rumour

QF1287 on 04/07 was VH-X4A last flight. Rumours of an engine problem. Any info from the CBR refueller?

Just over a month on line.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2024, 05:08
Replies: 63
Views: 19,134
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Whilst here I will now whine about the idiots who...

Whilst here I will now whine about the idiots who have NFI where a hold point line is and stop short and hold up traffic behind. Aircraft off 16R at YSSY at intersections F,B3/4 are prime...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2024, 19:13
Replies: 1,532
Views: 518,238
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

40+ flights cancelled today.

40+ flights cancelled today.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2024, 19:00
Replies: 1,532
Views: 518,238
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Over 40 flights cancelled

Over 40 flights cancelled
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2023, 03:16
Replies: 27
Views: 8,157
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

After todays announcement of Finnair wet lease...

After todays announcement of Finnair wet lease this topic may need a bump.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th May 2023, 03:14
Replies: 4,428
Views: 3,688,224
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

What is the pay a Finnair 330 pilot gets?

What is the pay a Finnair 330 pilot gets?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jul 2022, 01:14
Replies: 260
Views: 61,788
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Has anyone thought that the flight may have been...

Has anyone thought that the flight may have been fuel limited. I.e due to headwinds which have been large over the last few days that with BNE/PER that with full tanks may not have given them the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2020, 22:29
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,047,434
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

If the 380s are there that long it is not just...

If the 380s are there that long it is not just maintenance that is a problem, you effectively have to start the fleet from scratch again. Train the trainers etc etc.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Aug 2019, 09:10
Replies: 274
Views: 246,377
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

It is in the best interest of QF to keep Virgin...

It is in the best interest of QF to keep Virgin going. The CFO has said so himself. Better to have a competitor that you know and can handle, (happy for them to make money just not so much that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2019, 01:40
Replies: 36
Views: 19,665
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Any word on the cause? Fuel contamination or a...

Any word on the cause? Fuel contamination or a problem with the engines or combo?

I hear the engine does some fancy stuff to keep alight at low power settings.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2018, 02:15
Replies: 241
Views: 84,771
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

I'm interested Capt Colonial about what exactly...

I'm interested Capt Colonial about what exactly it is that AIPA is meant to do? The company don't seem to know exactly when it is going and probably are required to tell the market when they do, so...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd May 2018, 01:03
Replies: 1,323
Views: 803,588
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

The major issue with long term SOs is that it...

The major issue with long term SOs is that it different sitting in the front seat, despite all the work that you can see from the back. Many diligent and high quality people will still probably...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2018, 00:58
Replies: 154
Views: 69,682
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Accelerated 744 retirement was what Tino,...

Accelerated 744 retirement was what Tino, insinuated, if they get certainty (what more do they want with EBA still current?) and feels less angst.

I think that Tino was playing bad cop. Andrew...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Sep 2017, 01:16
Replies: 410
Views: 233,764
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Just where are Air New Zealand going to get a...

Just where are Air New Zealand going to get a slot into LHR from? They are rare as hens teeth.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2017, 05:10
Replies: 32
Views: 32,772
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Sounds like the coffee shop at international will...

Sounds like the coffee shop at international will be the new base (which one though, mmmmmm), though I will try to keep an open mind.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2017, 08:16
Replies: 8
Views: 3,826
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Todays QF117 (VH-QPB) plan Total...

Todays QF117 (VH-QPB) plan

Total fuel.......61.1

Taxi............... 0.4

ZFW............166.8

T/Off Fuel .....60.7 (Total - taxi)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2016, 06:12
Replies: 35
Views: 19,151
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Can someone spell out what exactly has happened?

Can someone spell out what exactly has happened?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2015, 11:05
Replies: 702
Views: 293,379
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Do night credits work on a London pattern. errr...

Do night credits work on a London pattern. errr no. Do night credits work on a LA pattern. Errr no. They may work on the first sector but after that Local day time goes out the window.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2015, 07:03
Replies: 702
Views: 293,379
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Explain to me how night credits accurately...

Explain to me how night credits accurately reflects BOC operations. It doesn't. I would like to you to give me a rational of why ULH should attract a premium?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2015, 02:46
Replies: 702
Views: 293,379
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

What other airlines in the world get paid...

What other airlines in the world get paid overtime based on sector length?

Overtime is great if you are on an aircraft that does it but 4 man 18 TODs are probably less painful than 3 to Japan or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2015, 01:55
Replies: 35
Views: 23,124
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

The Company is obviously screwed in the head and...

The Company is obviously screwed in the head and using this engineering thing as an excuse. If fighter pilots can have a go-pro on the jet and survive the pounding that the receive whilst doing that,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2015, 06:42
Replies: 174
Views: 38,768
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Love the BS that just came from management....

Love the BS that just came from management. "after risk assessment........ Blah blah blah scra blah blah blah smacko blah blah blah two in cockpit at all times blah blah blah" so WTF was the risk...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2015, 01:50
Replies: 139
Views: 62,072
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Seriously Madame, I don't mean to down play...

Seriously Madame,

I don't mean to down play the flying skills displayed (which were excellent BTW), but I reckon that 80% of line pilots for most airlines would be capable of doing what the guys...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2015, 02:13
Replies: 23
Views: 9,371
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Andrew David said that he has not signed off on...

Andrew David said that he has not signed off on any reduction of the 737-800 fleet other than the 2 previously announced. He is not sue of where the number came from? Could be an error or just...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jun 2014, 10:58
Replies: 986
Views: 325,830
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

FBN, The cadet scheme in 2000 was not...

FBN,

The cadet scheme in 2000 was not exclusive to QF relatives, nor was 99 and neither was 98, not sure about before. Perhaps you should check your facts.

You are entitled to you opinion.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th May 2014, 07:00
Replies: 45
Views: 24,936
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

285 pax. QF not the only one with $%&^ loads into...

285 pax. QF not the only one with $%&^ loads into and out of Oz. Seems the pot of gold may have been pilfered.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2014, 02:24
Replies: 23
Views: 12,155
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

You have to descend to FL300.

You have to descend to FL300.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2014, 00:33
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,378
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Agreed. Better late than never but, Finally some...

Agreed. Better late than never but, Finally some journalism! Good show SMH.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2014, 10:12
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,378
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Heard grief councillors will be on hand Thursday....

Heard grief councillors will be on hand Thursday. Doesn't sound good. Though nothing will surprise
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2014, 01:45
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,378
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

I wonder if an entity that would get...

I wonder if an entity that

would get favourable treatment.:ugh::ugh::ugh:

A mere 28% of a countries GDP would I reckon get more than just a little help and support from the government of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2014, 20:25
Replies: 139
Views: 55,834
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

-200's your on drugs. Haven't even had 300's for...

-200's your on drugs. Haven't even had 300's for years. The IFE in the 400's is crap but what do you expect when they will be gone soon.

As for performance issues not alone in that department. QF...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2013, 02:10
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,378
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Another great management success. Jetstar to...

Another great management success.

Jetstar to close Darwin base and cut NT flights (http://www.smh.com.au/business/aviation/jetstar-to-close-darwin-base-and-cut-nt-flights-20131209-2z0xl.html)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2013, 02:07
Replies: 27
Views: 14,857
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Confirmed Jetstar to close Darwin base and...

Confirmed

Jetstar to close Darwin base and cut NT flights (http://www.smh.com.au/business/aviation/jetstar-to-close-darwin-base-and-cut-nt-flights-20131209-2z0xl.html)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2013, 20:29
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,715,378
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Funny that the internal simon hickey webinar for...

Funny that the internal simon hickey webinar for the 9th got canned on Wednesday the day before this dropped. Perhaps not wanting to answer too many questions about their amaaazing pillar strategy....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2013, 02:00
Replies: 72
Views: 27,730
Posted By Capt_SNAFU

Not unworthy just another step in the engagement...

Not unworthy just another step in the engagement of mainline. Everyone is expanding but us. That is the reality and we just have to suck it. Would be nice if the premium airline got premium cabin...
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