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16th Mar 2024, 23:12
Replies: 142
Views: 31,415
Posted By 43Inches

Be careful when you say some are discarding it....

Be careful when you say some are discarding it. This sort of speculation has a huge impact on the family and friends of those involved, in any accident it's a possible cause, some more so than...
15th Mar 2024, 22:50
Replies: 142
Views: 31,415
Posted By 43Inches

Some interesting things to note from the ATSB...

Some interesting things to note from the ATSB report that hasn't been talked about;
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The aircraft and it's components are still being investigated, so they have not ruled out aircraft issues...
12th Mar 2024, 01:11
Replies: 38
Views: 3,040
Posted By 43Inches

I agree with Dick in part, not because of...

I agree with Dick in part, not because of relative population, but in regard to relative Aviating population. The number of active pilots at all levels in the USA, the amount and density of traffic...
10th Mar 2024, 01:34
Replies: 26
Views: 2,632
Posted By 43Inches

That school no longer exists. And yes, that is...

That school no longer exists. And yes, that is pretty much what happened, caught by the CFI flying over said field.
4th Mar 2024, 23:00
Replies: 88
Views: 24,696
Posted By 43Inches

I do know of at least one person who regretted...

I do know of at least one person who regretted not complying with instructions to stop taking photographs. From memory it resulted in a $2400 fine for not following crew instructions, it was on board...
4th Mar 2024, 22:44
Replies: 88
Views: 24,696
Posted By 43Inches

I agree with it, however it still does not allow...

I agree with it, however it still does not allow anyone other than authorized persons to remove somebody from the premises, or physically force them to comply, unless the law provides for that. Which...
3rd Mar 2024, 07:03
Replies: 20
Views: 4,634
Posted By 43Inches

Nobody trains that way anymore, there was good...

Nobody trains that way anymore, there was good and bad about the methods, I definitely never used a V1 in any light twin. We had TOSS and Blue Line that was about it, throw in some mental reminders...
2nd Mar 2024, 22:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,860
Posted By 43Inches

I'd have to agree there with that in regard to a...

I'd have to agree there with that in regard to a number of aircraft types. I think you have to really take time to identify a fuel leak unless it's brutally obvious, like fuel streaming out of the...
2nd Mar 2024, 22:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,634
Posted By 43Inches

You are just describing a bad scenario for any...

You are just describing a bad scenario for any light twin. Again manage your flight, if it's hot and performance suspect, limit the load or go with the noose light around your neck, your decision. ...
2nd Mar 2024, 02:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,860
Posted By 43Inches

The fuel imbalance started before the first fuel...

The fuel imbalance started before the first fuel low light came on. Most likely as the crew had opened the crossfeed valve, possibly in an effort to ensure both engines had fuel if they forgot. This...
1st Mar 2024, 10:06
Replies: 20
Views: 4,634
Posted By 43Inches

I found the Navajo/Chieftain pretty easy in IMC,...

I found the Navajo/Chieftain pretty easy in IMC, and yes, many Bass Strait crossings, have they made them harder to fly, or are you saying you are flying it overweight or with less than favorable...
21st Feb 2024, 04:53
Replies: 113
Views: 8,417
Posted By 43Inches

Sorry my bad, but yeah it all applies in reverse,...

Sorry my bad, but yeah it all applies in reverse, same idea. Although the Instructor is showing some naivety in a legal sense, that being if the owner is under training/check and wants to do extra...
19th Feb 2024, 23:01
Replies: 113
Views: 8,417
Posted By 43Inches

So much law to answer who can do a simple AFR....

So much law to answer who can do a simple AFR. Half the PPLs will probably just ignore doing one these days and fly anyway. In any case, while they legislate the hell out of pilots nobody is watching...
17th Feb 2024, 00:44
Replies: 32
Views: 3,125
Posted By 43Inches

We always had the candidate do an engineering...

We always had the candidate do an engineering paper, as we called it, before someone moved onto a new type. It was designed so that they looked up key information, limitations, did some p-charts and...
17th Feb 2024, 00:37
Replies: 113
Views: 8,417
Posted By 43Inches

I thought that during an AFR the PIC was...

I thought that during an AFR the PIC was determined by whether the pilot under observation was current or not. In days gone by the ATO on IFR renewals used to say I was in command if I was current...
17th Feb 2024, 00:29
Replies: 32
Views: 3,125
Posted By 43Inches

I agree with that, 30 years ago you'd have the...

I agree with that, 30 years ago you'd have the Australian Flight manual on board with some torn pages from the AOM/POH scattered around, probably covered in mold and water damage. You had to buy...
16th Feb 2024, 22:34
Replies: 32
Views: 3,125
Posted By 43Inches

Cherokee six is more like an old Land Cruiser ute...

Cherokee six is more like an old Land Cruiser ute vs the C210 being a modern dual cab. The Land Cruiser being tough and able to take a shunt on the farm or mine site and shrug it off with a bent...
10th Feb 2024, 23:20
Replies: 59
Views: 5,879
Posted By 43Inches

Meanwhile overseas. UK PMD allows you to self...

Meanwhile overseas. UK PMD allows you to self certify in aircraft up to 5700kg (additional restrictions for above 2000kg) and carry up to 3 passengers (4 on board). USA BasicMed allows self...
9th Feb 2024, 21:54
Replies: 59
Views: 5,879
Posted By 43Inches

That is the main problem, I could think of a...

That is the main problem, I could think of a great deal of pilots I've known over the years that have kept details from AvMed, some with grounding medical conditions, or at least would require...
8th Feb 2024, 17:51
Replies: 147
Views: 53,046
Posted By 43Inches

The VH-TAM accident highlights why you should...

The VH-TAM accident highlights why you should have a transition altitude checklist that includes a pressurisation check. There should also be a cruise altitude checklist for once you have leveled...
8th Feb 2024, 01:38
Replies: 59
Views: 5,879
Posted By 43Inches

There's several types of medication for blood...

There's several types of medication for blood pressure, with several different mechanisms of operation. If you are getting side effects like loss of sense ask your GP for a change.
7th Feb 2024, 22:38
Replies: 59
Views: 5,879
Posted By 43Inches

Softly, softly catch a monkey... Can't expect...

Softly, softly catch a monkey... Can't expect the beast to roll over in one sitting and give up all it's power.
7th Feb 2024, 06:47
Replies: 29
Views: 7,639
Posted By 43Inches

Two hours in a Hyundai Excel or similar, which...

Two hours in a Hyundai Excel or similar, which includes the time taken to drive to the interview. Oh, and you have to at least passed two sets of traffic lights during that time.
6th Feb 2024, 07:34
Replies: 59
Views: 5,879
Posted By 43Inches

There's been several cases of class one holders...

There's been several cases of class one holders testing positive to drugs, alchohol and I can say many pilots have flown fatigued just to 'get home' or 'get the job done'. I know several class one...
6th Feb 2024, 06:40
Replies: 49
Views: 13,586
Posted By 43Inches

This is where some trainers might find themselves...

This is where some trainers might find themselves in trouble at some point. The adequacy of training is not in how many hours were completed, but what was the content of the training, and by what...
4th Feb 2024, 07:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,864
Posted By 43Inches

My analysis is that it's a Pipcesscraft C130...

My analysis is that it's a Pipcesscraft C130 being flown by a cowboy. He's just lit up a stogie to celebrate another successful lift off, the engine flutters from a faulty thronomeister, causing the...
3rd Feb 2024, 23:03
Replies: 2,810
Views: 1,071,739
Posted By 43Inches

The ship is only sinking because of a lack of...

The ship is only sinking because of a lack of staff, mainly Pilots and Engineers. All the result of poor management choices. I've heard there is still no engagement with pilots to try to stem the...
2nd Feb 2024, 22:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,894
Posted By 43Inches

Also quality of training would not be a factor if...

Also quality of training would not be a factor if it's a 10,000 hour pilot that trained 30 years ago. Could also be lack of practice of raw data flying, which is creeping more and more into play...
1st Feb 2024, 23:41
Replies: 142
Views: 31,415
Posted By 43Inches

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation...

https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2000/aair/aair200004070

Here's a good example of an accident that was partly caused when a station on CTAF witnessed two aircraft in...
1st Feb 2024, 05:45
Replies: 142
Views: 31,415
Posted By 43Inches

While Operations manuals will vary, it will...

While Operations manuals will vary, it will specify exactly what a supervising pilot will be required to do. What a supervising pilot has to do and what they should do will be specific, what you...
1st Feb 2024, 03:54
Replies: 142
Views: 31,415
Posted By 43Inches

Direct supervision of solo activities, that is...

Direct supervision of solo activities, that is student pilots operating solo flights is all about the pre-flight activities. The supervising person is responsible to ensure the weather is adequate,...
27th Jan 2024, 05:34
Replies: 142
Views: 31,415
Posted By 43Inches

Everything you have mentioned are "unlikely"...

Everything you have mentioned are "unlikely" events. While increased age brings increased chance of medical events there is never a stage in your life where a stroke/cardiac event, seizure, severe...
25th Jan 2024, 01:11
Replies: 142
Views: 31,415
Posted By 43Inches

I've flown, drifters, skyfox, lightwing and...

I've flown, drifters, skyfox, lightwing and jabirus, they all have the same controls and if anything more vices than GA trainers. If you know how to fly, you know how to fly...
24th Jan 2024, 21:38
Replies: 142
Views: 31,415
Posted By 43Inches

We have no idea what happened, for all we know...

We have no idea what happened, for all we know there could have been structural failure. Blaming anyone at this point is just silly.

As for being rushed through to GA, 10s of thousands of pilots...
24th Jan 2024, 02:52
Replies: 36
Views: 5,381
Posted By 43Inches

I have seen similar with other aircraft types, 1...

I have seen similar with other aircraft types, 1 flight back to base with new prop, engine then inspected. Similar, 20+ years ago.
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