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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jun 2011, 06:15
Replies: 31
Views: 8,545
Posted By shortandsmelly

Last time the bandaid was that the ar$e fell out...

Last time the bandaid was that the ar$e fell out of the world economy and there was a corresponding downturn in services.
Re the low-level down the coast thing - staying below the freezing level...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Aug 2010, 03:23
Replies: 7
Views: 991
Posted By shortandsmelly

I tried to find something similar before a trip...

I tried to find something similar before a trip to the UK last year. One broker rang me back - we had a long discussion, the outcome of which was basically that such a product doesn't exist.

In a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Apr 2008, 10:10
Replies: 46
Views: 8,889
Posted By shortandsmelly

So those CTMS delays this afternoon.... due lack...

So those CTMS delays this afternoon.... due lack of staff.... what are the chances of airlines suing for damages?

Was NOT fun, after the late signons resulting from the monumental f@ck-up of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Sep 2007, 09:38
Replies: 121
Views: 18,704
Posted By shortandsmelly

...and avoids the old "we have no F/O; cancel the...

...and avoids the old "we have no F/O; cancel the flight!" trick... :ugh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2006, 05:51
Replies: 50
Views: 7,641
Posted By shortandsmelly

How do you take all your photos?

Easy!
1) Drop aeroplane
2) Pick up camera
3) Aim camera
4) Push magic picture-taking button
5) Drop camera
6) Pick up aeroplane
7) Recover from unusual attitude.

SnS
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th May 2006, 23:47
Replies: 44
Views: 4,959
Posted By shortandsmelly

You're Kunna Barra. :} hey CMN -...

You're Kunna Barra.


:}

hey CMN - what about swallowing the whole boat?:eek:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2006, 05:20
Replies: 65
Views: 18,275
Posted By shortandsmelly

Could require up to a third of the wing replaced...

Could require up to a third of the wing replaced for UA (and no hangars big enuff for a 744 in MEL!); OGH expected to be out for about three weeks.


.....or so my source tells me;)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2006, 06:57
Replies: 65
Views: 18,275
Posted By shortandsmelly

Then you didn't look close enough!!! Some...

Then you didn't look close enough!!!
Some pretty serious damage to the right horiz stab of OGH, and the winglet of the 747 looks pretty mangled....

That's gotta hurt.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2006, 05:37
Replies: 65
Views: 18,275
Posted By shortandsmelly

Bet that sounded expensive....:ouch: Looks...

Bet that sounded expensive....:ouch:

Looks like a pretty hard ding to me.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2006, 05:53
Replies: 20
Views: 3,294
Posted By shortandsmelly

SYD ATIS last year sometime reported 'BOWGONG...

SYD ATIS last year sometime reported 'BOWGONG MOTHS' - otherwise it would have sounded like 'Bog-ong'...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2006, 06:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,199
Posted By shortandsmelly

Re: Sydney Beach Patrols

I was very surprised it took so long for anyone to post up here... ol' HM has been prolific in newspapers over the last few weeks bleating for funding.


Wouldn't it be nice if the instructors...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2005, 23:31
Replies: 24
Views: 4,411
Posted By shortandsmelly

How much would you have loved to be that Cherokee...

How much would you have loved to be that Cherokee pilot!!!!

what happened today? 'oh not much, I made Concorde hold for me to land...":ok:
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2005, 23:33
Replies: 16
Views: 1,660
Posted By shortandsmelly

Ahh the old 'Cessna Head'. :ouch: The one to...

Ahh the old 'Cessna Head'. :ouch:
The one to watch on a Cherokee - don't step on the trailing edge of the flap to get onto the wing if it's not up and locked - it won't hold and you get 'Piper...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Oct 2005, 03:49
Replies: 111
Views: 14,163
Posted By shortandsmelly

GOOD ON YA GUYS!!!:ok: Someone finally...

GOOD ON YA GUYS!!!:ok:
Someone finally standing up for their rights.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Oct 2005, 12:52
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By shortandsmelly

Just lucky you're not a CPL truck driver then.

Just lucky you're not a CPL truck driver then.
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Sep 2005, 05:15
Replies: 48
Views: 8,568
Posted By shortandsmelly

Probably an urban myth but there was a story of...

Probably an urban myth but there was a story of an F/A making the announcement on landing after an AN flight and pax started removing seatbelts...
"I thought I told you to keep your seatbelts ON -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Sep 2005, 01:11
Replies: 33
Views: 6,460
Posted By shortandsmelly

I'll second that.:ok:

I'll second that.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2005, 02:27
Replies: 50
Views: 6,003
Posted By shortandsmelly

Is it possible? Short answer: no, with an...

Is it possible?

Short answer: no, with an 'if'. Long answer: yes, with a 'but'.

(been waiting ages to use that one! :p )
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Sep 2005, 11:59
Replies: 111
Views: 14,163
Posted By shortandsmelly

From what I've heard the instructors down there...

From what I've heard the instructors down there who have to actually do said ground handling aren't too happy about it - more work than the extra pay's worth... :yuk:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Aug 2005, 04:53
Replies: 26
Views: 4,980
Posted By shortandsmelly

Trikes are powered. So that means that they're...

Trikes are powered. So that means that they're subject to the security checking and photo IDs and stuff... at least that's according to a letter I got from the (then) minister Anderson earlier this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Aug 2005, 03:31
Replies: 51
Views: 7,136
Posted By shortandsmelly

150s and 152s have in big letters in the flight...

150s and 152s have in big letters in the flight manual that sideslipping is not recommended with ANY flap out.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2005, 13:01
Replies: 24
Views: 5,026
Posted By shortandsmelly

You home yet, AIRWAY? :D

You home yet, AIRWAY? :D
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Aug 2005, 12:21
Replies: 41
Views: 7,652
Posted By shortandsmelly

Until there are video links to go along with the...

Until there are video links to go along with the radios, WHO CARES what a controller looks like??? :p
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Aug 2005, 13:06
Replies: 24
Views: 5,026
Posted By shortandsmelly

They can't really do the 'wing down' xwind...

They can't really do the 'wing down' xwind technique, there are big engine-thingies in the way... :uhoh:
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Aug 2005, 01:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,331
Posted By shortandsmelly

What happens if GBM's already kicked him, then? :}

What happens if GBM's already kicked him, then? :}
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
1st Aug 2005, 07:01
Replies: 9
Views: 5,296
Posted By shortandsmelly

bbc.co.uk - then search for 'on this day' - under...

bbc.co.uk - then search for 'on this day' - under 'themes' is 'air disasters' - find the required accident on the list - Robert's ya mother's brother.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jul 2005, 11:50
Replies: 65
Views: 9,037
Posted By shortandsmelly

Alan - that one was pure luck!!!:} Nice one...

Alan - that one was pure luck!!!:} Nice one...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2005, 05:42
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,974,400
Posted By shortandsmelly

Bugger 'im, he's taking too long. Anyone else...

Bugger 'im, he's taking too long. Anyone else have a picture needing a caption?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jul 2005, 07:28
Replies: 111
Views: 14,163
Posted By shortandsmelly

Probably can't afford the net at home due...

Probably can't afford the net at home due p$ss-poor instructor pay... :sad:



At one stage recently they had a Duchy online that was from Bankstown - needed to be ferried back and forwards -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2005, 12:00
Replies: 111
Views: 14,163
Posted By shortandsmelly

So did I. The instructors try hard but they're...

So did I. The instructors try hard but they're not given much joy for their efforts :(
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2005, 23:50
Replies: 111
Views: 14,163
Posted By shortandsmelly

Re contractor v employee: This from a basic...

Re contractor v employee:

This from a basic aviation law course I did as part of a degree (no we won't go into that one again):
What is an important factor is whether you're a contractor or an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2005, 11:52
Replies: 111
Views: 14,163
Posted By shortandsmelly

That narrows it down a little...:cool:

That narrows it down a little...:cool:
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2005, 02:11
Replies: 16
Views: 1,685
Posted By shortandsmelly

Just quickly... on backups etc - I had an Excel...

Just quickly... on backups etc - I had an Excel file that I was using for a logbook (backup only - the physical 'book' is still the primary one) on my laptop... which got stolen.
No, the file...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2005, 07:44
Replies: 31
Views: 4,769
Posted By shortandsmelly

Oh good, then I wasn't seeing things... :uhoh:

Oh good, then I wasn't seeing things... :uhoh:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2005, 10:06
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By shortandsmelly

How many pilots do you think are out there, with...

How many pilots do you think are out there, with their full private licence, but are too old and senile to even get their medicals renewed? Do younger pilots feel comfortable with this?
Happy to...
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