Well that was a lot of fun. First ‘procedural trainer’ session done on my A350 differences course. Paired up with another trainer (Captain) and we swap seats during the session. So you’ll see pictures from both seats at various stages.
Everything feels familiar in a disconcerting way. It’s similar enough that it’s familiar. But there are a few procedural nuances that take some slightly changed procedures. I’m sure it will all come together but sometimes it’s harder to change currently solid procedural flows by ‘a bit’ than just forget them all and learn new procedures.
Anyway, motion on tomorrow and we’ll see how that goes!
@speedbird020
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@Qantas A380 departs MEL for LAX for the last time today (as QF93) - a truly magnificent aircraft! My news story on @3AW693 @2GB873 @NewsTalk4BC @6PR (vision ex YMAV spotter)
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There are some ppl for whom god/Gods/et al., made other forms of transportation other than airlines! Pax dons life jacket and inflates it during a Jetstar safety demo on annADL>SYD domestic flight.
The (sic) “YouTube influencer” is now justifiably on a no-fly list.
Again proves the theory that there’s no such thing as an ‘influencer’ … they’re just a narcissistic fool with a social media account.
Offload, AFP to meet a/c at gate and perhaps use the federal government’s proposed social media laws to deactivate his account
Here endeth the sermon
On Monday I start what I hope will be my last ever type course.
In this case it’s considered a ‘differences’ course as technically I’m already rated in Australia for the A330/350.
Differences course is three weeks. Intro day and four days of CBT (Computer Based Training). Then two procedural training events and 4-5 simulator training events.
Line training is planned for next year sometime in the lead up to when the jet arrives. (There is a bit more to it than that but some finer details are still a bit rubbery).
Crikey but this is awesome! Deserves a very, very wide audience.
@InfantryPilot @MCCCANM @F111Driver @speedbird020 @TomcatJunkie
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This morning's launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 with CRS-35 was one of the most spectacular launches I've seen. Totally in awe!
My long exposure shots combined into one shot to show liftoff, jellyfish effect, and landing as seen from the NASA Causeway.
I’m a day late for F111 Friday but I saw this yesterday and instantly thought of you @F111Driver
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All set for another six months.
After five weeks annual leave and then being off crook for an additional week it was good to blow some cobwebs out and get some good training and finesse points.
Sadly, no flying for a little while as I’ll be the one instructing in the sim in a few days time.
@speedbird020
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It didn’t look like the timing was going to work, but then, the @LATAMAirlines 787 started rolling on the taxiway, turned onto runway 24L at @flyLAXairport for the crowd at @NYCAviation SPOTLAX2026 rooftop party to capture a perfect sunset shot 😎 – at Los Angeles, CA
Looking forward to being a part of this! Might need to run some people down in the carpark to try and get on the inaugural flight though!
Sydney to New York, non-stop ✈️
We’re excited to announce the first ever commercial non-stop flights between Australia and New York will launch from 2028 as part of Project Sunrise.
As demand for travel between Australia and the United States continues to grow, this new route strengthens one of our most important international markets.
Together with the launch of direct Sydney to Las Vegas services later this year and Sydney to London non-stop in 2027, it represents a significant step forward in connecting Australia with the world.
The wrong colour flag flys over Bannf in Canada. 🇨🇦
Given that every store I’ve been into, every hotel, shop, gondola, cafe, restaurant has multiple Aussies working there it should surely become an Aussie 🇦🇺 enclave!
They outnumber the locals in the service industry by a fair margin.
The whole kit and caboodle. Tour guide said best view of the season… and we were the last tour of the season for her mob.
What an amazing planet we inhabit. God is so good even with some of the craziness that goes on around the world.
@speedbird020
I frequently walk to the economy galley during a daylight flight. It stuns me how many people do not wear their seat belt. It is literally the simplest and easiest thing a passenger can do to keep themselves safe.
Man, I hope that voodoo Sydney chant is going off at the SCG right now. What a bloody football team!
#aflswanslions
Life achievement unlocked. Have wanted to visit here since the mid 1990s when I flew my first Boeing.
Couldn’t help myself with a little pressie and a throwback to my first true Boeing love!
@speedbird020
