Spent some time in the Tauranga based simulator. Great fun.
Hardcore Biker
Spent some time in the Tauranga based simulator. Great fun.
Aargh, photos!
I did the simulator in CHCH, was fucken amazing and that was just the basic one. Fucken expensive to do 2hrs in it, Im certain its around $245 or more, but its alot of fun. Definetly on my to do list again
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Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of his fathers
And the temples of his Gods
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They are catching on as technology becomes cheaper making them a nice option. I drive 737 (3/400) for a living. They are a rather blunt instrument compared to my previous type (Gulfstream GIV) but still a great aircraft. The 300, with it's stocky little wing, appears to only fly by virtue of it's engines. Makes it rather exciting. The 400 with its bigger engines gets up and goes at domestic weights as well and is much more stable in pitch.
I know the guy in Tauranga wh operates the sim there (Phil Hooker), used to fly with him at Eagle airways years ago. He's a top bloke.
If you love it, let it go. If it comes back to you, you've just high-sided!
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I'm really looking forward to my training, im not sure of his last name but the guy that's running the Auckland one is Warren, he also flies for AirWork part-time on the metroliner.
KiwiBitcher
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It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
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so can we (more importantly me) get a go?
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yep, i know who most of the aviation enthusiasts are so i'll let you know one at a time when i've got the beast to myself and whoever is free/first to reply can join me.
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
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Oooh free rollercoaster ride!
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just found out the sim has a new 3-way projection system that creates a much more realistic feeling of immersion than the old movie theatre like single forward projection. So if you had a go a while back then it might be worth having another look because from what i've heard its a much better experience now.
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
excuse maker (yerr,but...
Any Air Traffic Controllers on KB?
Having been up the tower today, I'm thinking that may just be the career direction I've been looking to find.
But would be good to get a feel for the job before investing 3 years on training.
Any ATC's I can chat with?
Cheers
Racey.
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That reminds me. I have a voucher that Mrs H gave me for my birthday...
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
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Get in touch with airways (corporation?) new zealand. I'm pretty sure they are the governing body, and if you ask them they are more than likely to want to help out as there arent many people wanting to be in ATC.Originally Posted by Racey Rider
My old soccer coach was an ATC at Auckland but i dont have contact details or anything like that so unfortunately cant help out.
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
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