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Yep it’s true. There’s a lot of turnover in the junior ranks of late and I’ve bumped into some FOs who just use Virgin as a way to get into QF because of this weird thing with the subsidiaries.

At the end of the day, the airlines are now being run by bean counters. You really do need to do it for the love of aviation. Too many people have come and gone who like the idea of being a pilot but once they realise the package as a whole, many end up leaving for more stability in their lives...

That bulletin came out exactly one year ago today. And still nothing has been done. I’ve forwarded this onto the technical pilots to then move up the chain, especially highlighting Petter’s recommendations with the left pack, which I completely agree with. It’s something I have kept in the back...

None so far for me.

Nope nothing unusual. They issue your descent clearance well before your nominated top of descent and drag you in well below profile. You will also hardly be on the arrival and they will vector you instead to achieve the required spacing. As you get closer they also start issuing speed...

Yes it is really stupid. Even though the engine is just windmilling in the breeze those blades could still injure him if he was closer. The engine wasn’t operating that’s fake news. There’s also chocks and gear pins still in place. My guess is he probably doesn’t have a job anymore.

I should have done that while he wasn't looking. Next time. ;)

1. Yes it is always up to the PIC. 2. We use all of that. The weather radar is the best tool we have on board (besides the MK I eye ball). ATC have a rough idea of the weather in the area so we can ask them but most of the time it won't be anything we don't already know. I have used them to ask...

Nothing really jumps out at me from the capital cities. MEL would have to be the worst for taxiways, especially at the 27 end. I’m hoping with all the works they’re doing around the runway they can just smooth over the concrete slabs. Darwin has the giant dip which can be a real pain but the...

It really depends on the time of year. During winter I’ll hardly see anything, however the last few months when the ITCZ is lower it can bring some nasty storms in the top end. So during the night on the way to DPS I’ll get a good view near BME and ASP. I usually see them in QLD scattered all...

That is one thing the company does very well.

Yes the 777 did have APU on demand as well. It also had a RAT. It was just so much better. You’re right though. The 737 APU isn’t as good as their bigger brother’s (naturally) and can only be used as an electrical source at all altitudes up to 41,000ft. If you want to use it as a bleed source...

Because running it costs money and there’s enough redundancy until you get the APU running. We will turn it on whenever we have some sort of malfunction. Some of the checklists will direct us to turn it on at some point, so as part of my initial actions I’ll always ask to turn it on before...

It would have to be all 3 AC sources are down. So that is, both engines have failed and there's no APU. In other words, on battery power only. If they were on battery power, then only VHF1 and Transponder1 are available. If the switch had been moved to the second transponder at the start of...

Whoa...I would love to know how they didn't stall then if they had no engines? Minimum clean speed is around 200KIAS give or take. The QRH asks for an all flap up landing to maintain Vref40+55 (around 190KIAS at a conservative weight), and of course assuming you've still got engines.

Yes, that's right. If the B system (linked to the number 2 engine) has failed, and let's just imagine that both the electric motor and engine driven pump are not working due to the engine failure, then the standby system can open the reverser sleeves although it happens at a much slower rate...

Only a couple of seconds. It’s forced by gravity.

I am really left scratching my head at this one already as to why so many redundant systems have appeared to have "failed". This whole thing about the hydraulic system. Firstly, if the right engine is out, you have lost the engine driven hydraulic pump on system B only. This is enough for the...

All on or all off policy. Honestly, I haven’t been with any other crew member that won’t wear a tie at sign on or sign off outside of the flight deck. If all of the badges are off they’re most likely just paxing.

I totally get that. I’ve got a set of those wings and definitely preferred the older style too. Our wings have changed colour with the colours inversed on the tail. Maybe a change is coming?