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by nzkiwi
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: PBS Frontline - Flying Cheap
Replies: 49
Views: 6330

Re: PBS Frontline - Flying Cheap

Wow, Just finnished watching it, I hadn't realized that the financial situation of pilots could be that grim. I was rather surprised when the one pilot said he was asked by the company to be a check pilot on a plane which he had never flow and new next to nothing about. I'm curious to know what happ...
by nzkiwi
Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Aviation Sunglasses
Replies: 7
Views: 1530

Aviation Sunglasses

Sorry about the trivial topic but i'm in the process of getting fitted for some prescription sunglasses and was wondering what the best tint would be, I'm partial to the amber/copper tints as I find they give me better contrast but they do distort color somewhat. Your input would be welcome..Thanks
by nzkiwi
Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:31 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Night Vision
Replies: 4
Views: 988

sorry, I guess I should have stated that I consider this a serious issue for me and that I would like a serious response.
by nzkiwi
Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:12 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Night Vision
Replies: 4
Views: 988

Night Vision

After a long hiatus from the industry i'm considering making a go as a pilot while I still have time. One thing that has changed since I originally got my licence is that I now ware glasses, though I only started waring them a couple of years ago. One thing i'm noticing at night that has me worried ...
by nzkiwi
Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:57 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: things that piss me off on the radio - please read this.
Replies: 88
Views: 9312

I have to admit that i've used the "Any conflicting Traffic..." routine but for the life of me I can't remember where I picked it up.
by nzkiwi
Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:31 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Becoming a Pilot after age 35 - is it worth it?
Replies: 33
Views: 7833

JHill, I don't think it's too late, it all depends on you, how much do you really want to do this? A while ago I was searching the web and found this website about a guy who did a career change and was also in his mid 30's, hope it helps one way or the other.

http://www.oneflyingleap.com/
by nzkiwi
Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:16 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "X-Plane" Flight sim By Austin Meyer
Replies: 29
Views: 5978

I don't want to kill someone...I would rather fly an arrival into gatwick. Thanks for your input though.
by nzkiwi
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:34 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: "X-Plane" Flight sim By Austin Meyer
Replies: 29
Views: 5978

"X-Plane" Flight sim By Austin Meyer

http://x-plane.com/default.html

I came across this web page about a flight sim and was woundering if anyone had some info/comments about the product. If anyone here uses it I would appreciate your thoughts on it...Thanks.
by nzkiwi
Sun May 23, 2004 9:24 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Where are all the Instructors?
Replies: 16
Views: 5108

Desk Jockey,

whats the name of your flight school?, do you have a website?

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