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Search: Posts Made By: Lead Balloon
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th May 2024, 03:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,433
Posted By Lead Balloon

The answer to your question is: Because ATSB...

The answer to your question is: Because ATSB picks and chooses what it's "mandated to do" these days, and the basis of that choice seems quite incoherent - at least from an objective safety benefit...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2024, 08:44
Replies: 39
Views: 8,928
Posted By Lead Balloon

I have little doubt that many of “those...

I have little doubt that many of “those responsible” have made a lot of money out the privatisation.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2024, 01:36
Replies: 39
Views: 8,928
Posted By Lead Balloon

Turning the monopoly ANSP into a pretend...

Turning the monopoly ANSP into a pretend commercial enterprise was not in the public interest. (Privatising the Commonwealth's airports wasn't in the public interest either.)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2024, 03:52
Replies: 39
Views: 8,928
Posted By Lead Balloon

Pass me a bucket. What's the betting that...

Pass me a bucket.

What's the betting that Greg Hood gets at least a temporary gig?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2024, 06:27
Replies: 1,023
Views: 403,886
Posted By Lead Balloon

Alan Joyce AC has a few lazy millions salted...

Alan Joyce AC has a few lazy millions salted away. Maybe he could help Bonza?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2024, 05:01
Replies: 1,023
Views: 403,886
Posted By Lead Balloon

Deadset financial geniuses.

Deadset financial geniuses.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2024, 07:04
Replies: 320
Views: 163,815
Posted By Lead Balloon

… “alluded” to; “too” tight … You’re welcome.

… “alluded” to; “too” tight …

You’re welcome.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2024, 06:58
Replies: 22
Views: 4,277
Posted By Lead Balloon

Because they're not 'approved' to do that. CASA...

Because they're not 'approved' to do that. CASA does not grant 8th freedom rights. That's a competition/protection issue for others to decide.

But this will all be moot, 'soon', when vertiports...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Apr 2024, 07:35
Replies: 53
Views: 21,756
Posted By Lead Balloon

Amazing GT and the media aren’t on to this. You...

Amazing GT and the media aren’t on to this. You can clearly see a groundie pumping what I reckon is Tetrazine into the Turbo Encabulator. Typical 220 engine problem.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2024, 20:18
Replies: 55
Views: 13,970
Posted By Lead Balloon

Looks like EH-60A Black Hawk N61AA did the job: ...

Looks like EH-60A Black Hawk N61AA did the job:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/n61aa_eh_60a_black_hawk_338303ad0d0ca23fb26c90867ca6ded15b289ef3.jpg
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2024, 09:44
Replies: 1,549
Views: 536,284
Posted By Lead Balloon

Then, so be it. Pilots should learn to do...

Then, so be it.

Pilots should learn to do what other factors in production learnt to do, a long time ago: Decide what they require as conditions of employment and, if an employer is unwilling...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2024, 09:29
Replies: 1,549
Views: 536,284
Posted By Lead Balloon

And that's as it should be. If the subsidiary...

And that's as it should be. If the subsidiary goes broke, that's the 'market' doing its job as a result of the failure by the subsidiary to pay, adequately, one factor in the production of what the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Mar 2024, 09:03
Replies: 1,549
Views: 536,284
Posted By Lead Balloon

Then they should resign in large numbers and go...

Then they should resign in large numbers and go off and get a life with a decent lifestyle. What's the point in hanging on in quiet desperation?

The likes of Qantas get away with what they do...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2024, 05:40
Replies: 47
Views: 7,108
Posted By Lead Balloon

And there are two runways in operation. They...

And there are two runways in operation. They don't have enough air traffic controllers to do that in the real world any more. :E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2024, 07:19
Replies: 142
Views: 34,241
Posted By Lead Balloon

Experimenting with the autopilot while doing the...

Experimenting with the autopilot while doing the first solo circuit in an aircraft of the type?

Maybe the pilot was crocheting a scarf as well.

Not as monumentally stupid as suggesting a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2024, 07:22
Replies: 1,549
Views: 536,284
Posted By Lead Balloon

Only two solecisms. Not bad for a glorified bus...

Only two solecisms. Not bad for a glorified bus driver. ;)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2024, 05:53
Replies: 1,549
Views: 536,284
Posted By Lead Balloon

Yet if you'd pursued a career as a bus driver...

Yet if you'd pursued a career as a bus driver instead, you'd now be much better off financially and have had a lot more leisure time along the way.

(Please don't shoot the messenger. And for the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Feb 2024, 20:35
Replies: 2,290
Views: 246,470
Posted By Lead Balloon

So the solution to the lack of services is a...

So the solution to the lack of services is a direction to remove the services?

I suppose that if the volume of jumbled NOTAMs creates a safety risk on top of the safety risks caused by the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2024, 00:57
Replies: 36
Views: 9,482
Posted By Lead Balloon

An oldie but a goodie… An airline was...

An oldie but a goodie…

An airline was interviewing candidates for one of its senior executive positions. The interview comprised just one question: "What is two plus two?"

Various candidates...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Feb 2024, 03:08
Replies: 978
Views: 335,796
Posted By Lead Balloon

As always, it depends on the principle politics.

As always, it depends on the principle politics.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2024, 06:13
Replies: 978
Views: 335,796
Posted By Lead Balloon

Try as I might, I can't hear the strident voices...

Try as I might, I can't hear the strident voices of certain Senators calling for Mr Joyce AC to front the Senate Committee. Am I going deaf?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2024, 19:34
Replies: 25
Views: 5,624
Posted By Lead Balloon

Thanks Mick. Now I understand. I should have read...

Thanks Mick. Now I understand. I should have read the entire Hansard.

Had the Coalition been in government and Labor tried the same tactic, the outcome would have been the same.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2024, 06:40
Replies: 44
Views: 9,977
Posted By Lead Balloon

Why are you asking us? Is the text you...

Why are you asking us?

Is the text you quoted contained in the terms of your current employment? If yes, have you asked your employer to pay you the availability allowance for the twelve hours you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2024, 10:55
Replies: 101
Views: 25,778
Posted By Lead Balloon

What “allegation” am I making about whom? I...

What “allegation” am I making about whom? I merely made statements of plain fact. And you didn’t answer my question.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2024, 19:05
Replies: 56
Views: 8,317
Posted By Lead Balloon

A newspaper report containing facts. I remember...

A newspaper report containing facts. I remember those.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2024, 04:52
Replies: 44
Views: 14,009
Posted By Lead Balloon

I'm confused. In what circumstances wouldn't it...

I'm confused. In what circumstances wouldn't it have right of way??
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2024, 02:25
Replies: 44
Views: 14,009
Posted By Lead Balloon

There's an obvious mistake in the caption for...

There's an obvious mistake in the caption for that photograph. The ute is actually rammed under the engine propeller.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2024, 06:17
Replies: 123
Views: 24,925
Posted By Lead Balloon

The headline of the article should really have...

The headline of the article should really have been: "Airport privatisation and pretending ATC is a commercial business were really bad ideas for Australians." Subtitle: "(Unless you're milking...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2024, 21:25
Replies: 38
Views: 4,472
Posted By Lead Balloon

Well, except in management that is...

Well, except in management that is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2024, 08:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By Lead Balloon

I can't believe no one's mentioned the venerable...

I can't believe no one's mentioned the venerable 209 - the perfect combination of the 206 and 210.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jan 2024, 21:13
Replies: 123
Views: 24,925
Posted By Lead Balloon

Being a bean-counter must be such a doddle. ...

Being a bean-counter must be such a doddle.

We spend money on things but we want to spend less on those things (except us…) and get the same or better output. Some of those things are humans.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Dec 2023, 10:35
Replies: 2,290
Views: 246,470
Posted By Lead Balloon

Unlawful airspace and PRD...

Unlawful airspace and PRD declarations/designations are normalised deviation for Australia.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Dec 2023, 09:52
Replies: 83
Views: 18,893
Posted By Lead Balloon

Vehicle design rules and road rules prohibit...

Vehicle design rules and road rules prohibit headlights shining into the eyes of oncoming drivers. Car lens technology is very sophisticated these days, as are the systems on board cars to enable...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2023, 04:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,761
Posted By Lead Balloon

I nearly fell off my chair on comprehending the...

I nearly fell off my chair on comprehending the extent to which basic information has been removed from the AIP. Check out this 'useful' information:People are being paid to reinvent the wheel into a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2023, 20:07
Replies: 132
Views: 34,704
Posted By Lead Balloon

Just put all the extra concrete in G - like...

Just put all the extra concrete in G - like Ballina - and job done! :E
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