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Well put Naughty S...
Condolences to all concerend. I too have had ties to the company.
Those of you with your head planted up your ar$e regarding CAOs should go back to flying school and not bring such a sad occurance down your pathetic scope of self indulgent d!ck measuring.
R.I.P.
Those of you with your head planted up your ar$e regarding CAOs should go back to flying school and not bring such a sad occurance down your pathetic scope of self indulgent d!ck measuring.
R.I.P.
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Scott,
What are you talking about ?, no one here is speculating about anything, QF5 asked a reasonable question.
If anyone here was going to talk crap about this individual, I can assure you many of us here will defend him to the hilt, he is going to be remebered by me as a great bloke and a very experienced Pilot, irrespective of what any future investigation may or may not have to say.
So, get off your high horse.
What are you talking about ?, no one here is speculating about anything, QF5 asked a reasonable question.
If anyone here was going to talk crap about this individual, I can assure you many of us here will defend him to the hilt, he is going to be remebered by me as a great bloke and a very experienced Pilot, irrespective of what any future investigation may or may not have to say.
So, get off your high horse.
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Worked with him for 12 months.
A real genuine bloke I could always have a real genuine yarn to- couldn't ask for more.
This world could use a few more of him.
Lets keep it about him and his family.
Condolenscences- Rest in Peace brother.
A real genuine bloke I could always have a real genuine yarn to- couldn't ask for more.
This world could use a few more of him.
Lets keep it about him and his family.
Condolenscences- Rest in Peace brother.
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Hi All,
Here is a good idea, can someone who knows this Pilots name start a Care Zone on this website http://www.imthinkingofyou.com.au
When you have started the Care Zone invite yourself via email and once you get the email copy and paste the link on this forum so we can all join and leave some messages for the family.
If someone can tell me his name i can do it.
Cheers
G11
Here is a good idea, can someone who knows this Pilots name start a Care Zone on this website http://www.imthinkingofyou.com.au
When you have started the Care Zone invite yourself via email and once you get the email copy and paste the link on this forum so we can all join and leave some messages for the family.
If someone can tell me his name i can do it.
Cheers
G11
G11
I am still very upset loosing a fellow aviator but if you have not watched the 6 o'clock news here is his name:
JOHN HAMILTON.
Condolences to his family.
R.I.P. my friend.
I am still very upset loosing a fellow aviator but if you have not watched the 6 o'clock news here is his name:
JOHN HAMILTON.
Condolences to his family.
R.I.P. my friend.
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A very very, very sad day indeed. Words can't explain or lessen the pain that so many will be feeling at the loss of such a good mate. The pilot in question and indeed a good old mate, a character larger than life and an extremely diligent,competent and proffensional driver, bought meaning and purpose to life. I can't begin to understand or comprehend 'WHY'. But I know first hand mate that you knew that aeroplane and a I just hope we find out 'WHY'. The industry has lost one of the dieing breeds of the good old, honest and loveable characters.
RIP mate, you will be forever missed and admired by your friends and collegues. My deepest condolences and thoughts in this very diffucult time go out to all your family, mates, work mates and anyone who's life you have touched. It was always an absloute pleasure flying with you old mate.
P.S I'll be sure to win the next shoot for ya mate, RIP bud.
RIP mate, you will be forever missed and admired by your friends and collegues. My deepest condolences and thoughts in this very diffucult time go out to all your family, mates, work mates and anyone who's life you have touched. It was always an absloute pleasure flying with you old mate.
P.S I'll be sure to win the next shoot for ya mate, RIP bud.
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R.I.P.
A tragedy..........
Just like everyone else who has posted on this thread, I too can't speak highly enough of one of aviations' gentlemen.
I worked with John at Airtex for 2 years. I last saw him at Taree on the afternoon of Tuesday 8th April, he had just arrived there in an Aerostar, and unfortunately I wasnt able to go over to him and say hi, cos I was just about to taxi away from the terminal.
My sincerest condolonces to Johns Family, friends, and collegues.
May you rest in peace my friend.
G.K.
Just like everyone else who has posted on this thread, I too can't speak highly enough of one of aviations' gentlemen.
I worked with John at Airtex for 2 years. I last saw him at Taree on the afternoon of Tuesday 8th April, he had just arrived there in an Aerostar, and unfortunately I wasnt able to go over to him and say hi, cos I was just about to taxi away from the terminal.
My sincerest condolonces to Johns Family, friends, and collegues.
May you rest in peace my friend.
G.K.
Last edited by cessnaman172; 12th Apr 2008 at 02:53.
Firstly I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues that have been affected by this unexpected loss.
There will always be speculation and this forum is but a mirror of what is being said behind closed doors.
Today I was privy to a discussion that goes nearly all the way to explaining what happened and while supported by initial evidence it is by no means official.
I sincerely believe that when the ATSB have done their job there will be nothing found wrong with the aircrafts serviceability and the final circumstances will have been deemed beyond the physical capabilities of the PIC. However I doubt that any regulator changes will result.
This is as far as I am willing to comment publicly all the clues are there. It is not the first time this issue has raised its head and will not be the last it is by no means type, crew or location specific.
RIP
There will always be speculation and this forum is but a mirror of what is being said behind closed doors.
Today I was privy to a discussion that goes nearly all the way to explaining what happened and while supported by initial evidence it is by no means official.
I sincerely believe that when the ATSB have done their job there will be nothing found wrong with the aircrafts serviceability and the final circumstances will have been deemed beyond the physical capabilities of the PIC. However I doubt that any regulator changes will result.
This is as far as I am willing to comment publicly all the clues are there. It is not the first time this issue has raised its head and will not be the last it is by no means type, crew or location specific.
RIP
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Gee......without saying anything you have really pointed towards a nasty aft CofG due to some low standards in loading of freighters or something that you feel CASA do not regulate or monitor tightly enough.
If that is the case.....what a horrible way to spend your last minute alive.
J
Gee......without saying anything you have really pointed towards a nasty aft CofG due to some low standards in loading of freighters or something that you feel CASA do not regulate or monitor tightly enough.
If that is the case.....what a horrible way to spend your last minute alive.
J
Silly Old Git
Specially nasty if the cargo is up and running around...
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/200...46_ntnews.html
http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/200...46_ntnews.html
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Thread drift I know Tin, but thats a damned good time for a good negative G pushover followed by anything with the skid ball trying to escape the end of its tube.....or LCD screen as the case may be
J
Back to normal viewing..........
J
Back to normal viewing..........
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Specially nasty if the cargo is up and running around...
The pilot should have been thoroughly trained on techniques for getting the attention of unruly freight!
Dr
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The wreckage was located the day following the accident.
Its in about 113m of water.
I saw him taxi out that evening, it was a shock to hear of the accident.
Our thoughts are with him.
Its in about 113m of water.
I saw him taxi out that evening, it was a shock to hear of the accident.
Our thoughts are with him.
I believe the location of the wreckage the day after the accident was in fact a false positive. To date I haven't heard of them locating the real wreckage as yet. Hope they do soon.
