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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2024, 23:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By 43Inches

No point asking randoms on a forum this question,...

No point asking randoms on a forum this question, it's something you should be asking potential employers. In any case every large jet operator has a specific training and checking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Apr 2024, 00:12
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,100,042
Posted By 43Inches

Stubborn 1950s style management is how this...

Stubborn 1950s style management is how this happens. Darwinism at it's best, change with the times or be consigned to history. If you can't adapt to the new world that aviation is moving into, that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2024, 23:30
Replies: 22
Views: 4,169
Posted By 43Inches

I'm pretty sure litigation will end this from...

I'm pretty sure litigation will end this from happening as more are injured by errant drones. Insurance will be harder to get, the manufacturers hunted for any faults, and suddenly you have a repeat...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2024, 23:38
Replies: 41
Views: 7,296
Posted By 43Inches

That it is indeed, so you can cut the hydraulics...

That it is indeed, so you can cut the hydraulics and get brake fluid all over yourself...

https://youtu.be/U7aZ1cyoKU8
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Apr 2024, 06:11
Replies: 966
Views: 372,802
Posted By 43Inches

I'm pretty sure 'low cost' carriers are now at a...

I'm pretty sure 'low cost' carriers are now at a crossroad. With only two major manufacturers building anything worthwhile and one of those struggling to meet orders the cost of aircraft is going to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2024, 21:51
Replies: 966
Views: 372,802
Posted By 43Inches

Mildura has a high rate of Itinerant population,...

Mildura has a high rate of Itinerant population, but I doubt many would continue to use Bonza unless their reliability improves. The demand that Bonza has seen in that area at least is more...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2024, 22:02
Replies: 41
Views: 7,296
Posted By 43Inches

Having had a few gear malfunctions over the years...

Having had a few gear malfunctions over the years the Adrenalin doesn't really kick in until the last 5 minutes when you realize you might actually be landing sans all wheels. I think circling for 3...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2024, 20:53
Replies: 702
Views: 1,831,816
Posted By 43Inches

Airservices has no chance at providing reliable...

Airservices has no chance at providing reliable ATC services outside of the main cities. Just like the rest of aviation in Australia they are clinging to a cost model that is unsustainable, that is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2024, 23:12
Replies: 142
Views: 33,605
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2024, 22:50
Replies: 142
Views: 33,605
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2024, 01:11
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2024, 01:34
Replies: 26
Views: 2,837
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.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2024, 23:00
Replies: 88
Views: 25,386
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...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2024, 22:44
Replies: 88
Views: 25,386
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2024, 07:03
Replies: 20
Views: 4,909
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...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2024, 22:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,967
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2024, 22:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,909
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. ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Mar 2024, 02:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,967
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2024, 10:06
Replies: 20
Views: 4,909
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2024, 04:53
Replies: 113
Views: 8,816
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2024, 23:01
Replies: 113
Views: 8,816
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2024, 00:44
Replies: 32
Views: 3,310
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2024, 00:37
Replies: 113
Views: 8,816
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2024, 00:29
Replies: 32
Views: 3,310
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2024, 22:34
Replies: 32
Views: 3,310
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Feb 2024, 23:20
Replies: 59
Views: 6,162
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Feb 2024, 21:54
Replies: 59
Views: 6,162
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2024, 17:51
Replies: 147
Views: 53,741
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2024, 01:38
Replies: 59
Views: 6,162
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.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 22:38
Replies: 59
Views: 6,162
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.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 06:47
Replies: 29
Views: 7,869
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.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2024, 07:34
Replies: 59
Views: 6,162
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2024, 06:40
Replies: 49
Views: 13,704
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...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Feb 2024, 07:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,901
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...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2024, 23:03
Replies: 2,839
Views: 1,100,042
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...
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