Victor Goh

Well this is what you get when the people you count on to make things happen still bear that "tidak apa" attitude.. If this don't get to your nerve, try visiting Penang's airport (new wing area). You will find "wonderful" things like leaking roof, ridiculous partitions, bla bla... But sincerely, back to this topic, a shortened runway is really so uncalled for.. Haven't they consider all these "mishaps" before even launching the airport? Well according to this report, one thing for sure is that Mohd.Ali will not be chairing his meeting on a wheelchair!! Cold joke... hehehe... (psst...I'm back)

My dear Irni, what are you doing up so late? Neway, prayers will go out to them..

My dear pilots, I have seen countless cases where ground staffs really testing out captains' ability of decision making. Here are a few examples: 1. A child with chicken pox, day 10, dried, having doctor's letter stating she is fit to fly. 2. A lady on the 36th week of pregnancy, having doctor's letter stating she is able to travel by air. 3. An infant, 5 days old, yet doctor gives written green light to travel by air. and the list goes on... cases with proof to deny SOPs. My question is this. What would a pilot/captain take into consideration in order to answer these queries? Would it make any difference if it's a short sector? Would you let any of these passengers onboard your flight? It's 3am & i'm sleepy, this is as far as my question goes, for now. Hope i could be enlightened by some kind souls here. Victor

Heard the news from Hitz.fm this evening, same story, except for the part where they said "No one was at home at that time"..

This clearly defines the word "IRRESPONSIBLE".. I mean for the drunk case of course.. Hmm.. Dozing off ya.. Interesting.. I wonder, what happens if they continued sleeping, then fuel runs out.. remember Helios' crash? terrible..

Sorry Don, missed out on your post. erm, how did it go? well, i assume? mine, till now, nil update. not even a reject mail or watsoever. i wonder how did the rest fare.. victor

Oh, so that is the story, they arrived late & was refused check-in, nothing to do with boarding gate la. Fair enough for late comers, don't you think? That means the timing they reported refers to the time for check-in counter closed & time departed. Then, it's correct lor...

My bet on this, have confirmed with colleagues, the gate for D7 closes 30mins before dept time. Printed clearly on boarding pass.

Definitely the press put in the wrong timing. AK or D7 flights practices this: Boarding gate closes 10 mins before flight. What i beleive the scenerio is this: They were not at the gate during boarding time & when they decide to stroll to the departure gate, our friends just realised that they have got offloaded. 10 mins before STD, capt will call for Annex17 & these passengers with their luggages will be offloaded. They have to do that to keep their time in schedule & i don't think there is any problem with that. We practice that all the time. I sincerely agree with an earlier reply, these 6% of them have no excuse to blame the company as 94% have boarded the acft.Victor I beleive Guest Support will not actually reply to any complaints when what the pax is complaining is stated clearly in the T&C. Eg: AK free baggage allowance:15kg, 1kg excess, we charge. I beleive they will receive hundreds of this similiar complaint daily, but this is what the company practices, so understand the T&C, if one is too lazy to read, ask the staffs. We no longer have the free waiver for baggage, it's all bout the money, yeh!!Victor

So, any candidates from MWings? I know I'm trying, any1 joining me? haha, 1st SQ, then AK now MH.. Just hope 1 of them goes through... Hahaha.. Good Luck to those applying... Victor

Can't wait to fly.. Hehehe.. Bought myself a box of Koko Crunch, came with a free gift of Simulator, quite fun. haha!! Just wondering guys, anyone can drop me at my friend's house at Petaling Jaya after the events (23rd)? Just asking, just in case some1 stays nearby.. Hehe.. See ya all!! Cheers! Victor

Sorry sorry for the very late reply!!! 23rd is ok but the briefing, erm i think i have to skip coz i'm travelling from PEN.. So, see u guys on 23rd!! Thanks a lot Capt Nik!! Victor

Capt, Is it too late to register myself? I just came back from holidays, juz saw this.. Pls? 1 more slot? Any day will be perfect for me. Regards, Victor

Bosses, sorry have been real busy lately.. Still no news on my side. One of my fried already got a reject mail, while another had actually went for the second round in SIN, failed.. Myself, everyday, first thing in the morning check mail, still no news.. Dunno what else to do except pray.. haha. How bout the rest? Any1 got any news? Gud Luck ya! Rber to mail or post if there r any update k??!! Victor

no one wishing me luck? i had the same letter, juz that my time of interview will be at 1515hrs, a bit earlier. I posted on the other thread, i missed this 1. so i guess i'll be there too ya!! Victor.

Tam, As a matter of fact, AK do carry cargo on our flights. yup, this is one way to generate extra income, provided no DG is present. We don't have license to carry DG. About the loading procedure, it is done by KLAS. So to keep it simple, AK ramp agents will be busy loading & unloading bags in Hold 3 & 4, while KLAS will be busy loading/unloading cargo into Hold 1. does this help to clear ur doubt my friend? Victor

I don think this bird is flying to KUL, yet. FD is juz getting this as their 3rd bird, so that means Airbus vice-versa from KUL-BKK-KUL will be Malaysian registration, sent via KUL. But wat i do know is FD is sending their 1st Airbus aka HS-ABA to PEN everyday. FD3543/FD3542 BKK-PEN-BKK. Btw, so as to tell those who do not know, this bird is registered as HS-ABC, latest Airbus for Thai AirAsia. Regards, Victor p/s: nice livery huh??!! i like it too..

Hi guys, I've applied for it too.. Well, same like both of you, still patiently waiting for a fond reply while facing hell in AK. Hahaha.. Have you guys tried for any other airline besides SQ? I heard MH has got quite a good deal, but yet i'm not sure if they are open for intake this year. Anyway, no harm trying.. BTW, i've applied for the PEN cadet pilot interview, not KUL. For SQ, i think so their first stage is interview rather than Psychomotor. Not too sure. Regards, Victor p/s: Good luck ya!!

Now every1 will know that it's SQ's aircraft even b4 she lands.. that size of font, makes the jumbe baby looks "catchy"..

Well, this is an example of sum1 not so big, talking bigger than himself, yet not sure bout the real fact.. There's a reason FY is being set up & he does not understand it.. Well, a 6-year-old would know the simple logic of "don't know, ask..". Well, here, not only he failed to bring MH's level down, he brought himself down.. he should be ashamed & i think he owes MH an apology for being so naive..

Guys, i'm back.. Well, about this topic, i've got really frustrated of waiting so i shoot an email to the cadet pilot selection mailbox last week & at last i've got a reply from Capt.Subramaniam. Replied in short & sarcastic manner of "Victor, you didn't qualify as an enternal candidate. An email was sent to you earlier regarding this. Neither did you qualify as an internal candidate. To be qualified, you have to be at least a confirmed 2 years AK staff with recommendation letters from your SM. TQ." Kinda shattered half of my heart.. But the point is i didn't receive even a note, not to mention any email!! Aiyo.. Anyway, still keeping my cool.. This is only the 1st time, still got a lot of opportunities.. But i'm hoping to try for SQ.. Any ideas of when their next intake would be? I doubt AK will have another 1 this year.. Tks for the tips Julian.. Best of luck to you!! Hopefully 1 day when i knock the aircraft door, i will get to see you in the cockpit.. Regards, Victor.

Hi guys, Anyone interested in becoming GSA(Guest Service Assistant) for AK based in PEN? Do tell me if you are.. For other stations, i have no idea if they need people.. Victor Goh

It's gonna be interesting alrite! Think it's time for MFA to retire.. hahaha!! No la, MFA will still be the Daddy.. Neway, macha, is your name really Zombie?

Well, i think AK is wise enough to start this flight though, of course of profit side. PEN-JHB flight by AK is always around 85-95% full. From my experience of tearing the boarding passes at the gate, i usually see a lot of Singapore passport. So, i don't think it's a bad idea afterall!