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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2024, 11:55
Replies: 227
Views: 101,600
Posted By ZFT

I am amazed that despite all the requests, pax...

I am amazed that despite all the requests, pax still don't leave seat belts loosely fastened. Would avoid all these unnecessary injuries.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2024, 15:23
Replies: 89
Views: 25,750
Posted By Avionker

And would you have extended that courtesy to...

And would you have extended that courtesy to Other Ranks also? Or would you have it as “one rule for us and one rule for them”?

Fraud is fraud, regardless of the rank held.

If anything, then...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2024, 11:00
Replies: 42
Views: 7,562
Posted By ericferret

As is where is and up to the Ukrainians to deal...

As is where is and up to the Ukrainians to deal with it.. Costs Australia nothing.
Other European operators I am sure would offer assistance.
Given that the Ukrainians accepted old British Seakings...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2024, 12:54
Replies: 1,144
Views: 615,417
Posted By Martin the Martian

It troubles me that some seem to find Andy Hill...

It troubles me that some seem to find Andy Hill almost blameless, and looking back through some posts that is how it reads to me. Whatever the regulatory issues, however they were set and how the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2024, 00:59
Replies: 1,144
Views: 615,417
Posted By Easy Street

That is why military display flying has had such...

That is why military display flying has had such rigorous workup, qualification, supervision and currency requirements for a long time now - much longer ago than Shoreham. And that stringency is why...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2024, 06:25
Replies: 1,144
Views: 615,417
Posted By Bob Viking

Shoreham verdict

Let’s be honest here. Despite any evidence given in court and suggestions of temporary medical events there are those of us, mainly those that have flown aerobatics in fast jets, that are never going...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2024, 23:44
Replies: 1,144
Views: 615,417
Posted By stickstirrer

BR ‘Gates’

I am not sure if I am duplicating previous comments: teaching and supervising low level displays by military jet pilots I wasn’t keen on Barrel Rolls primarily because there are so many variables in...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2023, 10:31
Replies: 256
Views: 98,550
Posted By Ohrly

Thinking you are elite and actually being elite...

Thinking you are elite and actually being elite both fall under the heading of the above article.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2023, 07:15
Replies: 256
Views: 98,550
Posted By Asturias56

Sounds like the Government under BoJo

Sounds like the Government under BoJo
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2023, 19:49
Replies: 30
Views: 2,927
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The clamour for rules and regulations is a sign...

The clamour for rules and regulations is a sign of our times. People are less likely these days to have their own mind but want rules and machines to make the simplest of decisions for them. It is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2023, 21:28
Replies: 284
Views: 83,584
Posted By langleybaston

. My senior daughter when aged about five...

. My senior daughter when aged about five specialised in the unflushable. This was in ancient Germany with the old pans equipped with inspection shelf. Dad was summoned to batter the monsters to...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2023, 19:52
Replies: 84
Views: 32,495
Posted By airsound

I guess those 6000 people haven't experienced the...

I guess those 6000 people haven't experienced the almost unbearable emotion of Il Frecce Tricolori painting the sky with the largest Italian flag in the world - while the hearing is almost overcome...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2023, 06:58
Replies: 78
Views: 6,292
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I had an amusing, but potentially problematic...

I had an amusing, but potentially problematic incident a couple of years ago when I was flying my Bo209 Monsun to Biggin Hill. I usually referred to the aeroplane as a "Bolkow 209" when introducing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2023, 08:48
Replies: 365
Views: 54,028
Posted By RichardJones

"Can you imagine the reverse, if an experienced...

"Can you imagine the reverse, if an experienced GA Pilot joined the RAAF and then started demanding his prior civilian experience get him accelerated qualifications and went to an adjudicator if he...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2023, 12:14
Replies: 365
Views: 54,028
Posted By josephfeatherweight

A few comments in this thread suggesting the PC21...

A few comments in this thread suggesting the PC21 has a “dumb” or “basic” mode. This story was widespread in the early days of the (for want of a better name) “PC9 replacement” project, possibly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2023, 09:51
Replies: 365
Views: 54,028
Posted By Flying Bear

When I joined the military, I was a (relatively)...

When I joined the military, I was a (relatively) experienced civvie pilot with approximately 5,000 hrs behind me. Grade 1 Instructor, ME IFR & a whole range of other tricks…

The military made me...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2023, 02:01
Replies: 365
Views: 54,028
Posted By Bbtengineer

All this fellow has to do is take and pass the...

All this fellow has to do is take and pass the inspections relevant to the qualification he seeks.

Given his other qualifications it shouldn’t be that difficult. So what reason does he have for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Aug 2023, 01:09
Replies: 365
Views: 54,028
Posted By Clare Prop

Capt Havok Yes he has to demonstrate competency...

Capt Havok
Yes he has to demonstrate competency in all the elements in the Part 61 Manual of Standards
He has to show that he can teach all the elements in the MOS
He has to demonstrate that he...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2023, 17:56
Replies: 365
Views: 54,028
Posted By Checkboard

Military: Highly motivated, pre-screened...

Military: Highly motivated, pre-screened students with military indoctrination from their initial officer's course and guaranteed deference to a higher rank officer on an invariably full-time...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2023, 13:16
Replies: 365
Views: 54,028
Posted By lederhosen

I recently completed an instructor course for...

I recently completed an instructor course for ultralight aircraft having previously been an instructor on various other types from gliders to jets. The required training was shortened. But I needed...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2023, 13:06
Replies: 37
Views: 3,942
Posted By Radgirl

I have posted before about these trials which are...

I have posted before about these trials which are easy to masquerade as life saving NHS work. In fact I can think of very very few clinical reasons for such drones. Correction, I can think of...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2023, 11:55
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By IFMU

Having a father who was an engineer at Sikorsky,...

Having a father who was an engineer at Sikorsky, and then following that path in life myself ruined roller coasters for me. Besides being afraid of heights I wonder how good the design and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2023, 07:22
Replies: 188
Views: 70,569
Posted By MALT68

Tragic accident. Hoosten (#12) said: "Yet...

Tragic accident.
Hoosten (#12) said: "Yet another aircraft taken out but a glider/tug. It's a real smart move having these clowns operating in the circuit areas of high traffic density aerodromes....
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2023, 19:47
Replies: 14
Views: 1,794
Posted By RAFEngO74to09

Italian Air Force 100th Anniversary

100-aircraft flypast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98bsGUckxag
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2023, 11:02
Replies: 84
Views: 18,383
Posted By ZH875

Can we be sure he hasn't been working for Russia...

Can we be sure he hasn't been working for Russia for the last three years?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2023, 11:00
Replies: 84
Views: 18,383
Posted By minigundiplomat

I would rather he defected to Russia to lead...

I would rather he defected to Russia to lead their war effort......
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2023, 15:52
Replies: 592
Views: 192,634
Posted By minigundiplomat

Sorry LB, but I have zero respect for that man....

Sorry LB, but I have zero respect for that man. We all like to poke fun at the commissioned end of the RAF, but I witnessed some amazing talent over my time, which makes it even more mind boggling...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2023, 21:01
Replies: 1,144
Views: 615,417
Posted By Timelord

I don’t really understand this argument. Was...

I don’t really understand this argument.

Was the aircraft airworthy……… No
Did the pilot screw up……………Yes
Would the pilot still have screwed up in an airworthy and serviceable aircraft……Probably...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2023, 13:59
Replies: 63
Views: 23,806
Posted By Bob Viking

My Thoughts

It’s completely off topic but I can’t resist giving my thoughts on the syllabus and T1 vs T2 differences.

My credentials? Six tours teaching on Hawks (T1, T2, 115 and 166). Mainly tac weapons...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2023, 13:18
Replies: 63
Views: 23,806
Posted By SOX80

I would suggest that no other Air Force is doing...

I would suggest that no other Air Force is doing that partly because it suits industry to sell them shiny new toys. In an ideal world you would probably train on glass cockpit/HUD but I don't think...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2023, 11:52
Replies: 34
Views: 8,786
Posted By Not_a_boffin

I didn't want to highlight the common factor in...

I didn't want to highlight the common factor in those successful types, lest I be accused of bias.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2023, 08:10
Replies: 34
Views: 8,786
Posted By Asturias56

"the Navy & RAF made good use of the Buccaneer ,...

"the Navy & RAF made good use of the Buccaneer , but I think the RAF only got it as a result of TSR2 cancellation "

The RAF fought for years to avoid taking the Bucc. - it was only when it was...
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