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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2024, 20:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,281
Posted By By George

I still remember Bob Vowles in the Ansett F27...

I still remember Bob Vowles in the Ansett F27 circling over the Aero Commander that ditched in the Straight, watching helplessly as the poor chap drowned. The Bass Straight is not for the faint...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2024, 20:25
Replies: 63
Views: 18,971
Posted By DeltaT

Just because you can taxi fast doesn't mean you...

Just because you can taxi fast doesn't mean you should.
Like most things in life, wait your turn, you aren't the only person on the planet.
If I want to take my damn time I will.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2024, 13:42
Replies: 59
Views: 10,940
Posted By Capn Bloggs

Not happening here. Under-seat cabin bag for...

Not happening here. Under-seat cabin bag for size.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/844x663/dog_70adacea38ef64d63285cb7583ebc7e83ceb64c8.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Feb 2024, 14:49
Replies: 150
Views: 75,540
Posted By Medevac999

well said!

well said!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 18:26
Replies: 122
Views: 18,384
Posted By rudestuff

Absolute standard should mean just that. No extra...

Absolute standard should mean just that. No extra 3 minutes for being female, over 40 or just a fat WO2...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2024, 22:00
Replies: 17
Views: 4,389
Posted By Fris B. Fairing

I had the honour and privilege of studying at the...

I had the honour and privilege of studying at the feet of the master aviation historian for most of my life. Geoff was a mentor to many, both in his professional ATC career and in his passion for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2023, 10:40
Replies: 32
Views: 4,489
Posted By morno

I’m not sure what the drama was, everything was...

I’m not sure what the drama was, everything was working fine on Telstra….
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2023, 11:50
Replies: 32
Views: 4,489
Posted By Mr Mossberg

I know a bunch of millennials that had to...

I know a bunch of millennials that had to communicate by actually speaking to people face to face and having to occasionally look people in the eye and nod occasionally. You could sense the relief...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2023, 10:51
Replies: 14
Views: 4,686
Posted By NutLoose

33 Sqn have a real aircraft flying now ;)

I know...

https://youtu.be/w_Zn9NyQtxw?feature=shared
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2023, 17:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,307
Posted By Romeo Tango

I am that previous owner. Treat GBIRT well! It...

I am that previous owner. Treat GBIRT well! It has been my friend for over 40 years, I assumed I would die in it ... but maybe not now
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2023, 19:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,307
Posted By AceGoat

Smile Bought my first plane - G-BIRT

Hi,

I am 25 years old and in the process of doing my PPL and wanted to buy a plane ready to go for when I pass instead of having to pay hourly to hire a plane. I found a lovely Robin R1180TD for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Sep 2023, 20:48
Replies: 17
Views: 2,601
Posted By poteroo

Yes, I have battled with a 420 in support of...

Yes, I have battled with a 420 in support of Haydn and it is structured so that a flight instructors or examiners practical observations hold little weeight.
I was Haydn's examiner for the issue of...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2023, 19:21
Replies: 31
Views: 4,181
Posted By India Four Two

After 100 hours and 600 glider tows, I'll vote...

After 100 hours and 600 glider tows, I'll vote for the Pawnee. Once you get used to the strange attitude over the nose, on the ground, it's easy to fly. However it is not easy to land consistently...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2023, 13:04
Replies: 39
Views: 12,376
Posted By Bell_ringer

At least you've had your daily dose of offence....

At least you've had your daily dose of offence. With a little more exposure you may even build up a resistance and be able to calmly go about your own business ignoring things you don't like.
Modern...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2023, 02:05
Replies: 188
Views: 70,508
Posted By 43Inches

If the pilot of the Pawnee was an average...

If the pilot of the Pawnee was an average fallible human, they will be feeling like absolute **** right now. I don't know you, but if you are reading this, don't, go be with family, talk about it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2023, 23:30
Replies: 188
Views: 70,508
Posted By MALT68

Stop slagging the Pawnee driver and gliding ops,...

Stop slagging the Pawnee driver and gliding ops, please.
There is intense speculation about what has happened WRT to who was doing what at which RWY etc.
Please let the experts on the ground do...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2023, 07:22
Replies: 188
Views: 70,508
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: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2023, 05:08
Replies: 188
Views: 70,508
Posted By Cilba

Please everybody, show some respect. At this...

Please everybody, show some respect. At this stage no one will have any great understanding of the matter .

Bear in mind the media follow these forums.

How do you think the Pawnee tug pilot...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2023, 04:38
Replies: 188
Views: 70,508
Posted By stressmerchant

I'm not sure of the background to your opinion. ...

I'm not sure of the background to your opinion. I have my plane based at YCAB, and I've never had a problem with the glider operations.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jul 2023, 08:50
Replies: 47
Views: 13,959
Posted By 43Inches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ojt-zS5IaQ ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ojt-zS5IaQ

I don't see what all the fuss is about, you just roll to a stop.

PS I don't think they crossed the threshold at 50ft, and that didn't look like...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th May 2023, 11:47
Replies: 245
Views: 134,295
Posted By Mach E Avelli

So true. It was just a clapped-out old Boeing,...

So true. It was just a clapped-out old Boeing, not some super manoeuvrable squillion dollar tactical jobbie specially designed for the task. If it had been a fire truck that rolled over and burned,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Apr 2023, 00:17
Replies: 235
Views: 36,366
Posted By Clare Prop

As she has done a fait bit of media now I feel I...

As she has done a fait bit of media now I feel I can say a bit more about this.
For all the people with opinions about ditching, I was Michelle's CPL instructor, I learned to fly on an island where...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Apr 2023, 08:29
Replies: 5
Views: 2,717
Posted By Zhoottoo

Vale Max Hazelton

Vale Max Hazelton aged 95 9th April 2023 - a true gentleman of Australian aviation. Hugs to Laurel and family. I and many others owe you a debt of gratitude Max. May Heaven have two cars and rope...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jan 2023, 13:21
Replies: 148
Views: 56,690
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: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2023, 22:11
Replies: 253
Views: 38,201
Posted By Cloudee

Read the crash comics from the fifties and...

Read the crash comics from the fifties and sixties. None of this is new. To blame training when pilots blatantly break rules is ridiculous.
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