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Official Newsletter of
the Western Australian Aviation College – February 2005 |
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| From the Principal's Desk |
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I
hope you have all recovered from the celebrations of the festive season and I wish
everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
The College returned on the 10th January, after the Xmas break. I would like to welcome
our new students who have joined us for the Advanced Diploma course that commenced in
January. This is the first of four equi-distant intakes. Advanced Diploma courses also
start in April, July and October. On behalf of all of our staff, we wish you every success
this year and we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I think we should also give recognition to Sir Richard Branson. He has finally broken into
the Australian market place with Virgin Atlantic, offering daily services from London to
Sydney via Hong Kong. For those of you that have read his biography, "Losing My
Virginity", you will know that Virgin Atlantic was once very close to not surviving.
This one flight route is projected to add $417m into Australia's local economy during
2005. Virgin are using the Airbus A340-600 for the London/Sydney route, another addition
to their existing 23 destinations. Congratulation SRB, you've done it again! Keep on
producing jobs for pilots and we'll all be happy.
Meanwhile, QantasLink, Qantas's regional airline, is fighting back with it's new focus on
the expansion of its fleet. The Boeing 717 is returning, brought back from Jetstar, as the
BAe146 leases expire this year. I understand that many new routes are also under
consideration. Great news for the Aussie Airline! The proposal is for 8 ex Jetstar Boeing
717s to return over the 12 months from July 2005. The fate of the remaining 6, is still
unknown.
I remember that I previously mentioned the massive Singapore Airlines order for the Boeing
777. I noticed that this month, Boeing celebrated the 500th Boeing 777 rolling of the
production line. Is it me, or is aviation taking off?
Have a great month and safe flying.
Mark Cheveralls |
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The Western Australian
Aviation College is now offering students excellence in pilot training (Advanced
Diploma in Aviation Studies) and graduates an opportunity to continue their studies in
Management (B.Com) at university.
• In only three years you will have completed two highly recognised
qualifications.
• The combination will make you more employable and open up more
career options.
The duration of the course is three years full-time. The theoretical and
practical flying training (Advanced Diploma in Aviation) is completed at the college
facilities at Jandakot Airport using specialists from the military and general aviation
industry. The Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management follows at Murdoch University.
Call today for more information on (08) 9417 7733 or visit us at
www.waaviationcollege.com.au |
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If ever there was
proof needed of the effectiveness of helicopters in humanitarian relief operations, it was
provided by Mother Nature on the 26 December 2004. The disaster in Asia caused
incomprehensible death and destruction and Regional Governments were quick to commence
relief work.
On a strategic scale, medium and light helicopters are limited in their ability to
transport significant loads over large distances, that job is best done by large fixed
wing transport aircraft. When it comes to the rapid and effective distribution of those
supplies, however, the helicopter is second to none. Combined with its ability to winch
survivors and carry out medical evacuations from inhospitable areas, it is the ideal tool
to provide critical assistance to those in need. This has been clearly demonstrated in the
Asian countries affected by the recent tsunami. Helicopters were deployed rapidly to the
area and continue to provide life-saving support to the local populations.
Helicopter flying in itself is very rewarding. When combined with the opportunity to
provide aid to people who have suffered some form of tragedy, it becomes much more than
just a job, it becomes an experience that is life-changing.
Potential helicopter pilots should be prepared for the fact that they may find themselves
flying rescue/relief missions at some stage of their career. They may witness great
tragedy and suffering whilst carrying out their mercy missions, but they will be
fulfilling a vital role and continuing the legacy of those pilots around the world who are
carrying out such operations today.
Safe Flying.
Congratulations to Pascal Schrader on his first solo flight.
Craig Peterson |
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Wizards Quiz |
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Last month’s question: What does a
swashplate do?
The rotor
assembly of a helicopter has two swashplates – the stationary one and the rotating
one. When the pilot moves the cyclic lever the stationary swashplate tilts, causing the
rotating swashplate to tilt. This changes the angles of attack of the blades. For
instance, if the pilot moves the cyclic to the right, the angle of attack of the
right-hand blade will reduce, and the angle of attack on the left-hand blade will
increase. More lift on the left side and less lift on the right side means the helicopter
will bank to the left.
This month’s question:
From the
following list, what is the right order of priorities in a survival situation, from
highest to lowest?
Water
Location (ie. being found)
Food
Protection (from the elements) |
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Do
you dream of becoming a pilot?
Find out how
at our FREE Career Information Seminar to be held on
Thursday
17th February 2005
at the Hyatt
Hotel Perth 7–9pm.
Bookings
essential, friends and family welcome.
Call today on (08) 9417 7733 or register online at
www.waaviationcollege.com.au |
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| Training and Assessment – Why is the
Certificate IV |
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In my last article we talked about
Training Packages as the new standards for assessment of competency. We also looked at the
differences between the Day VFR Syllabus and the Training Package. Finally we asked the
question that we are dealing with today “If we know all about training packages and
we complete a six week long course to be pilot instructors, why do we need to undertake
additional training and assessment to get the Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace
Training?”
It is a hard
question and one which you perhaps won’t agree with the answer however let me try to
convince you. There are basically four reasons:
- Industry, Government and
Unions have agreed the standards required for trainers and assessors working in the
Vocational Education and Training system. The standards are the same for all industries
that are involved in the development of competencies for the workforce.
- CASA has identified a need
for an improvement in the professional standing and the transportability of qualifications
for Pilot Instructors and has set the benchmark at the Australian Standard – the
Certificate IV.
- The Certificate IV is a
passport to a professional career in Training and Assessment. It provides opportunities
for you to be involved in training and assessment not only in the Aviation Industry but
anywhere throughout Australian in Industries for which you have recognised competencies.
- Undertaking the Certificate
IV will expose you to new methods of training and assessment, developing programs and an
understanding of your role in the Vocational Education and Training System.
The people you train are
entitled to know that you are able to use the best methods and the smartest methods to
develop their competencies in the shortest possible time. There is some evidence to show
that the industry is not necessarily conducting the training in the most cost effective
manner for the learner pilot. Now I can’t confirm that but if you have ever asked
yourself the question...
Why do I have to
continually repeat the same things every session?
The answer might be...
I didn’t give the
learner the grounding I should have?
Finally, the current
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training covers the units of competency that I
believe will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver professional training
to the standard required. If you don’t get the qualification now, in October/November
this year, the new Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will be introduced and you
will need to conduct 14 as opposed to 8 units.
The next article will
discuss Delivering Training – Writing and Delivering Instructions.
John Clark |
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Maths
& Physics Course |
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Accepted by Qantas
for the purposes of pilot recruitment
Next Course starts on 21st February 2005
Call today on (08) 9417 7733 or visit our web site
www.waaviationcollege.com.au |
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Calendar of Events
31st
January 2005
Private
Pilots Licence (P.P.L) – Part Time
17th
February 2005
FREE Career
Information Seminar
21st February 2005
Maths for
Pilots Course
21st
February 2005
Air
Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Full Time
28th
February 2005
Certificate
IV in Assessment and Workplace Training Full Time
2nd
March 2005
Physics for
Pilots Course
5th
March 2005
Basic
Aeronautical Knowledge B.A.K
14th
March 2005
Private
Pilots License P.P.L
Aircraft
Maintenance
28th
March 2005
Dangerous
Goods Awareness
Certificate
IV in Assessment and Workplace Training Full Time
4th
April 2005
Advanced
Diploma in Aviation
Certificate
IV in Assessment and Workplace Training Part Time
Private
Pilots License P.P.L Part Time
Commercial
Pilots License C.P.L
18th July 2005
Certificate
IV in Aviation Flight Operations (Helicopter) |
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| Keeping you up to date in 2005 with
positive new items relating to airlines and their need to recruit pilots in the future. QANTAS
Qantas has a new service to
Shanghai from Sydney. The service includes three flights per week between the two cities
as well as an international connection from Melbourne.
Qantas began its new direct
service between Adelaide and Auckland on 14 December 2004, becoming the only airline with
direct flights between the cities.
Jetstar
Jetstar has announced its
first destination expansion with direct daily services between Adelaide / Gold Coast and
Hobart / Melbourne beginning 1 February 2005. The Adelaide services will operate out of
Adelaide Airport.
VIRGIN
Virgin Blue and Virgin
Atlantic have announced a new code share agreement to begin in April 2005. The
announcement coincided with the inaugural flight of the Virgin Atlantic service between
London and Sydney via Hong Kong, which landed in Sydney on 8 December 2004.
Virgin Blue will be the
only airline operating a direct jet service between Newcastle and the world famous Gold
Coast region with the new flights expected to further boost leisure and business travel to
the popular Queensland port.
OTHER
Singapore-based budget
airline, Valuair has started flying daily between Perth & Singapore. |
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NAME
Genevieve Leith
AGE
20
PLACE OF BIRTH
Australia
NICKNAMES AND WHY?
Gen, because sometimes even I don’t know how to spell Geneviveive?!!
PREVIOUS JOB/S
None
MY FAVOURITE PASTIMES
Hiking, tennis, movies, music (playing trumpet) and flight planning!
FUTURE GOALS
To fly float planes, to play in a jazz band and to go hiking overseas.
BEST AIRBORNE MOMENT TO
DATE?
Too many to name, but flying into Broome is definitely up there with the top moments. |
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For those who wonder why foreigners sometimes
find English hard to learn:
Why
isn't phonetic spelt the way it sounds?
Why is
abbreviation such a long word?
What's
another word for synonym?
Is it okay
to call a water bomber a cendiary device?
Why do you
never hear about gruntled employees?
Why
isn’t lisp spelt lithp? |
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Kevin Lathbury |
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CARYLL'S MACHISMO MEATBALLS:
This
is a recipe for spicy, meaty balls that will soon sort the men from the boys!
Ingredients:
500g pork mince
500g beef mince
500g lamb mince
400g breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 35g sachet taco seasoning
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coarsely ground coriander seeds
1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
1 tablespoon ground dried chillies
4 whole cloves, finely ground
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon coarsely ground sea salt
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaf
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 large finely grated onion
If
additional seasoning is required, don’t bother washing hands!
Method:
Find a large mixing bowl, crack in egg and beat with fork.
Add meat and mix thoroughly.
Add seasoning, herbs, spices, garlic, onion and breadcrumbs.
Knead all ingredients together by hand for 5 minutes until mixture has a dough-like
consistency.
Pinch off enough mixture to match the size of a healthy testicle and roll with great
vigour until you produce a smoothly-skinned ball you can be proud of.
Repeat until all mixture is used.
Deep fry, in batches, in hot oil for 3-4 minutes until golden brown … mmm…big
brown balls.
Treat your oily balls to a bit of kitchen paper and serve warm with your favourite ball
sauce (chilli, sour cream & garlic, salty liquorice, etc).
Serving suggestion:
Margaritas wash the balls down very well and help cleanse the palate of that aftertaste!
Buen
provecho de bolas! |
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It doesn’t seem that
long ago I opened my first aviation text book at the Western Australian Aviation College
and started on the rocky, and often forked road, to becoming an airline pilot.
My
name is Stuart Ralls and I now work as a First Officer with Cathay Pacific Airway on their
A330’s and most probably like you as with most pilots, I used to look with starry
eyed adulation at the guys and girls flying the “Big Jets” and wander what it is
like or how they got there. As I was progressing through my career I never really had
someone actually working in a ‘major’ airline I could ask those pressing
personal or technical questions, even if it was just to deflate my mate and his bar talk
banter with the actual truth. So hopefully I can fill that void for you.
I gained my
commercial license and straight after my instructor rating in 1994. I then instructed for
18 months at the Royal Aero Club of WA before really entering the world of GA and becoming
a “Charter Pilot” with Slingair in Kununurra flying Cessna singles, Caravans,
C310’s and Chieftains. Having an instructor rating and instructional experience
certainly gave me an employability edge and I found myself after a few amazing years
flying around the Kimberley, as the Chief Pilot and CFI. At Slingair I quickly learnt
there is so much more to being a pilot than just flying, such as washing aeroplanes, tour
guide, bus driver and hangar ‘dogs body’ to name but a few of the hats you have
to wear. The whole team at Slingair and Heliwork were a fantastic bunch of professionals
and I now fly at Cathay with many people I met there.
From
Slingair I joined Skippers flying the Metro 23 and C441 Conquest and entered the
challenging and exciting world of multi crew operations. Whilst Skippers offered some of
the best flying I have done, I pursued a position flying a B737 around the Pacific.
Unfortunately this never transpired and I ended up with a Command on Twin Otters. From
Samoa I did a short stint with Impulse Airlines before finally securing a position with
Cathay Pacific in 2001.
So that is
a little about me and the road I followed. It has given me experience and exposure to many
facets of aviation and hopefully the knowledge to help you.
As and old
boy from the WA Aviation College, I would like to offer the opportunity to up and coming
graduates to contact me for career advice. I look forward to your questions whether
it’s about the airline interview process, what we do for 15 hours on the long haul
flights or technical questions about Boeing, Airbus or any other aeroplane. You can send
your questions to waacinfo@waaviationcollege.com.au
and I will reply in the next issue of Centerline. In the mean time enjoy your flying and
strive for excellence in everything you do.
Cheers
Stuart Ralls |
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Do you feel the need to turn up the radio or
TV when others have no trouble hearing?
Missing lots of conversation in a crowded noisy room?
Finding it easier to hear on the telephone than speaking face to face?
Having difficulty hearing when the speaker is not facing you?
These are the early warning signs of hearing loss and sadly that is no longer an
affliction confined to the elderly.
How many of us have left a rock concert feeling that we got our monies worth because we
left with ears ringing or worse still, a definite deterioration in hearing. It is believed
that each such experience leaves us with a small, but accumulative amount of permanent
damage. The degree of damage can be measured with a hearing test like the one we undergo
during a class 1 medical examination where our ability to detect certain frequencies is
measured in a sound booth. As our hearing deteriorates so does the ability to detect
higher frequencies. (For reasons unknown men seem to be more susceptible than women).
Sound is produced by vibrations, which set up pressure waves that travel through the air.
When these reach the ear, they deflect the tympanic membrane or eardrum causing it to
vibrate in time with the pressure waves. The number of times the eardrum vibrates per
second is known as the frequency or pitch, which is measured in hertz while the size of
each deflection determines the loudness or amplitude and is measured in decibels.
It is the latter that does the damage, flattening the tiny hairlike cells in the organ
known as the cochlear. It is interesting to note that 30 decibels is ten times as loud as
20 decibels and one hundred times as loud as 10 decibels. A crowded city street produces
about 60 decibels, while conversation does about 30db.
Prolonged exposure to noise above 85 decibels (the noise level in the cockpit of a
cruising C172) will result in permanent damage, and exposure to 120 db (a motorcycle
engine at close range) for a period of time each day for several months can lead to
deafness.
A good headset can reduce noise levels by up to 40 db.
Failing a medical examination due to hearing loss can be a painful reality, so it pays to
protect your ears if you desire employment in the pointy end of an aircraft. Next time you
fork out good money to see AC/DC perform live, spend 50 cents on ear plugs, otherwise that
old expression ‘read my lips’ will become a necessity rather than a flippant
demand.
Until next time keep safe.
Karsten Juengling |
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