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Forum: Private Flying

29th Dec 2023, 00:32

Replies: 14

Did the Chipmunk shrink?

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Posted By cooperplace

Around 40 years ago I walked the Routeburn Track...

Around 40 years ago I walked the Routeburn Track in NZ. Practically ran it, did it in one day. Recently had another crack at it, took 3 days. Had considerable difficulty with the hills. Conclusion:...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

19th Jan 2023, 13:21

Replies: 148

QF144 Auckland to Sydney engine out

Views: 56,783

Posted By cooperplace

No, please no false modesty. YOU helped them calm...

No, please no false modesty. YOU helped them calm down. You're the hero.

Discussion around whether mayday was warranted gives me the sh1ts. I've had in-flight emergencies (disclosure: private...

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

18th Jan 2023, 22:44

Replies: 148

QF144 Auckland to Sydney engine out

Views: 56,783

Posted By cooperplace

Yes, this is true. I know because the flight...

Yes, this is true. I know because the flight engineer told me.

Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific

17th Jan 2023, 00:56

Replies: 420

Covid Vaccines and Pilots

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Posted By cooperplace

Absolutely not. A lot of experts expressed hope...

Absolutely not. A lot of experts expressed hope that vaccines would reduce transmission, which they probably do by reducing viral load and shortening the infectious period. But expert advice has...

Forum: Rotorheads

3rd Jan 2023, 23:21

Replies: 455

Two helicopters collide - Gold Coast, Queensland - Sea World 2/1/2023

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Posted By cooperplace

I regularly speak to the media in my job, which...

I regularly speak to the media in my job, which is not in aviation. If people are experts in a field then there is nothing wrong with them building relationships with journalists who they trust. Many...

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