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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2024, 18:24
Replies: 13
Views: 1,185
Posted By Duck Pilot

PNG Weather Cameras

Years ago there was a website that had links to various weather cameras throughout the country, the website still exists however all the cameras appear to be down.

Does anyone know if these are...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2024, 04:25
Replies: 15
Views: 17,972
Posted By Duck Pilot

Better to be safe than sorry, good decision. ...

Better to be safe than sorry, good decision.

Safety must be a higher priority than cost or commercial impact in my humble opinion.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2024, 08:33
Replies: 136
Views: 89,349
Posted By Duck Pilot

With regards to the parking fees at Cairns, I’ve...

With regards to the parking fees at Cairns, I’ve heard that the rates are reduced (or possibly aren’t changed) for aircraft undergoing maintenance.

Take this as a grain of salt as it was third...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2024, 05:58
Replies: 9
Views: 4,510
Posted By Duck Pilot

Similar issues with Dash 8s, particularly the...

Similar issues with Dash 8s, particularly the Classics.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2024, 05:59
Replies: 136
Views: 89,349
Posted By Duck Pilot

Anyone who thinks that it’s going to fly out of...

Anyone who thinks that it’s going to fly out of Cairns under it’s own power without any major maintenance is in la la land.

It would be great to see it fly again, however in reality it won’t. Look...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2024, 14:35
Replies: 36
Views: 6,069
Posted By Duck Pilot

If the CASA Part 61 MOS syllabus of training was...

If the CASA Part 61 MOS syllabus of training was correct for the current industry demands, the additional training wouldn’t be required.

Unless the trainee pilots have been trained by competent...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2024, 13:24
Replies: 76
Views: 27,718
Posted By Duck Pilot

TIBA and now this, can’t be doing good for the...

TIBA and now this, can’t be doing good for the ICAO rating…
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2024, 13:29
Replies: 55
Views: 13,959
Posted By Duck Pilot

Hook line and sinker, didn’t take long! ...

Hook line and sinker, didn’t take long!

Clearly demonstrates the level of in experience within the aviation industry at the moment!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2024, 10:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,486
Posted By Duck Pilot

Did they get it out before the tide came in? ...

Did they get it out before the tide came in?

I know the beach very well, with cloths on😀!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2024, 05:30
Replies: 74
Views: 27,999
Posted By Duck Pilot

Off the topic a bit, I recall meeting Bill Surh...

Off the topic a bit, I recall meeting Bill Surh indirectly when I was a work experience kid with Aero Support International at Essendon (Hangar 104). It would have been back in 86 or 87.

Sadly,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2024, 04:22
Replies: 3
Views: 2,587
Posted By Duck Pilot

Just be prepared to get flogged😀

Just be prepared to get flogged😀
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Mar 2024, 01:11
Replies: 55
Views: 13,959
Posted By Duck Pilot

The chute prevents the requirement to have a...

The chute prevents the requirement to have a pilot in the aircraft to keep it straight and level. Disadvantage is that if the aircraft is jettisoned from the helicopter it will pretty much plummet to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Mar 2024, 19:40
Replies: 55
Views: 13,959
Posted By Duck Pilot

That’s points directly to a failure in the...

That’s points directly to a failure in the training and checking system, should have also booted the check pilot who released the incident pilot to line.

No such thing as just culture in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2024, 11:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,085
Posted By Duck Pilot

Safety harnesses in balloons would in my opinion...

Safety harnesses in balloons would in my opinion be more of a hazard than being safe, specially if the basket topples and slides on the ground at slow speed when landing due to wind, that is quite...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2024, 18:30
Replies: 47
Views: 7,074
Posted By Duck Pilot

To my knowledge (and I’ve been involved in doing...

To my knowledge (and I’ve been involved in doing this legally), the only way that a DJI GEO fence can be unlocked is by requesting DJI to unlock the area.

To do this, the pilot/operator must...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2024, 19:46
Replies: 50
Views: 4,251
Posted By Duck Pilot

If anything goes pear shaped I wouldn’t be...

If anything goes pear shaped I wouldn’t be worried about CASA, the insurance companies and a few other legal headaches may take precedence before CASA can get their marbles lined up for their dream...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2024, 20:17
Replies: 17
Views: 3,528
Posted By Duck Pilot

I was only joking. If there was to ever be an ILS...

I was only joking. If there was to ever be an ILS there the approach would be under ground in the mountains.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2024, 12:45
Replies: 17
Views: 3,528
Posted By Duck Pilot

Chimbu now has a CAT 10 ILS!

Chimbu now has a CAT 10 ILS!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2024, 05:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,985
Posted By Duck Pilot

They had E-Jets years ago, stupid idea to get...

They had E-Jets years ago, stupid idea to get ride of them.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2024, 00:46
Replies: 20
Views: 4,974
Posted By Duck Pilot

Nothing wrong with an old or new aeroplane in any...

Nothing wrong with an old or new aeroplane in any conditions as long as it is airworthy.

Just about all accidents are caused by the nut behind the bolt, with the nut being the pilot.

The days...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2024, 02:54
Replies: 16
Views: 3,307
Posted By Duck Pilot

No one needs to comply with CASA's rules if...

No one needs to comply with CASA's rules if flying on a foreign licence in a foreign country and the regulator in the country allows it.

Who cares if the hours aren't recognised in Australia, as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2024, 10:33
Replies: 1
Views: 2,241
Posted By Duck Pilot

That’s why us Dash 8 pilots get paid a lot more...

That’s why us Dash 8 pilots get paid a lot more than jet pilots.

Our Dash 8s are far more superior and technically advanced than any modern jet airliner that operates today.

At last someone in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2024, 23:49
Replies: 19
Views: 11,380
Posted By Duck Pilot

You require an ATPL to operate the Dash 8 as a...

You require an ATPL to operate the Dash 8 as a Captain, you can't command it with a CPL.

As my old theory instructor used to say, don't leave home without the ATPL theory passes.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Feb 2024, 12:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,119
Posted By Duck Pilot

Thanks for the compliment! 🤗

Thanks for the compliment! 🤗
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2024, 00:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,908
Posted By Duck Pilot

Thumbs up If you interested in PNG BK117/H145 Pilots -...

If you interested in PNG

BK117/H145 Pilots - Bladeslapper (https://bladeslapper.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15827&p=91538#p91538)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 23:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By Duck Pilot

Tell your friend to ask CASA. The variables...

Tell your friend to ask CASA.

The variables in the requirements to hold a 138 certificate may require some operators to have a certificate, whilst others may not require one.

Should also take...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Feb 2024, 05:39
Replies: 81
Views: 32,473
Posted By Duck Pilot

I agree however I would go one further and...

I agree however I would go one further and recommend no investment property/no income being sourced in Australia.

If you’ve got a house, don’t rent it out. Lock it up and leave it empty and get...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2024, 16:20
Replies: 81
Views: 32,473
Posted By Duck Pilot

I’m talking about the marginal income tax rate...

I’m talking about the marginal income tax rate for someone on 300K or more p/a.

https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/tax-rates-australian-residents

Foreign income is definitely used to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2024, 10:49
Replies: 81
Views: 32,473
Posted By Duck Pilot

I’m sure the ATO will welcome this initiative…. ...

I’m sure the ATO will welcome this initiative….

Check the definition of an Australian tax resident before making a decision to base in Australia, as the tax free salary may in fact be taxed at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2024, 09:13
Replies: 29
Views: 7,965
Posted By Duck Pilot

If the spaghetti has been falling out of the roof...

If the spaghetti has been falling out of the roof at about 11,000ft, it would indicate to me that the pilots have been forgetting to turn the bleeds on after take off.

Three similar events in a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2024, 20:27
Replies: 23
Views: 8,141
Posted By Duck Pilot

Non ETOPS?

Non ETOPS?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2024, 06:52
Replies: 46
Views: 13,161
Posted By Duck Pilot

Not necessarily the case for some of those who...

Not necessarily the case for some of those who are married to a Papua New Guinean.

Depends on a lot of variables such as where the wife/husband comes from, how long they have been married, where...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2024, 09:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,417
Posted By Duck Pilot

Media tok pek pek wara!

Media tok pek pek wara!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2024, 08:01
Replies: 46
Views: 13,161
Posted By Duck Pilot

It’s always interesting to read the keyboard...

It’s always interesting to read the keyboard warrior’s opinions and views when something goes pear shaped in PNG.

To be quite frank, the Australian media (as they always like to do) have pumped...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2024, 06:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,396
Posted By Duck Pilot

Depends what your definition of a significant...

Depends what your definition of a significant operator is?

Qantas might be, however a small operator who has a reliable pool of clients may not have a need to have a website.

I once ran a...
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