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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Mar 2019, 11:06
Replies: 0
Views: 3,375
Posted By wombat13

Schedule of CX incidents - 1999

Please move this to another area if more appropriate.

I am trying to identify the exact date of a CX engine failure incident HKG - SIN which occurred between 1 January - 31 July 1999. Was a twin...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2014, 12:36
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,221,477
Posted By wombat13

If your posts are deleted and you don't...

If your posts are deleted and you don't understand why, can I suggest you stop posting? Find somewhere else on the internet other than PPRUNE to share your thinking. Most certainly stop clogging up...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2014, 21:20
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,221,477
Posted By wombat13

"FACTS"

Can we please stop referring to "facts".

99.9% of us are getting our "facts" from the media. This is the same media that was still reporting a 777 door spotted in the SCS 12 hours after...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2009, 09:34
Replies: 0
Views: 398
Posted By wombat13

Aviation DVD

I am trying to source a DVD of aircraft in flight (fixed & rotary) private, civilian military - but most importantly set to music rather than someone blathering in the background.

Any help would...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2009, 10:06
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By wombat13

Amongst the very best bunch I have ever come...

Amongst the very best bunch I have ever come across at a club or school.

As for pronunciation. Think about a big monkey (yep, an ape). Stick a s and an l in front of it and you get the idea -...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2008, 20:23
Replies: 191
Views: 158,848
Posted By wombat13

The issue of after how many hours a stude goes...

The issue of after how many hours a stude goes solo is irrelevant. I was thirteen hours. I know some who were shorter and others who took longer, many of both groups who are better pilots than me....
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2008, 08:21
Replies: 20
Views: 2,664
Posted By wombat13

JD, no I am not joking. I can see why standard...

JD, no I am not joking. I can see why standard OHJ would not work if there was another field nearby. CLJ gets around this problem. Check your Pooleys for Sleap airfield. As for your comment it is...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2008, 18:56
Replies: 20
Views: 2,664
Posted By wombat13

The little known centre line join

Centre line join at 2000 ft, lose 1000 decending on crosswind, turn down wind at circuit height (all assuming ch is 1000ft).
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2008, 15:35
Replies: 23
Views: 2,336
Posted By wombat13

Congratulations to that captain. :ok:

Congratulations to that captain.

:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2007, 09:49
Replies: 122
Views: 27,463
Posted By wombat13

Another killer response from the idiot we know as...

Another killer response from the idiot we know as Sternone.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2007, 09:41
Replies: 122
Views: 27,463
Posted By wombat13

Sternone, I had reason to pull you up a few...

Sternone, I had reason to pull you up a few months ago for writing utter tosh on this forum. Seems like bullsh!t is in your blood.

The real problem with clowns like you is that a real novice (as...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2007, 19:04
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By wombat13

Hawarden Based aircraft

I would be interested in hearing from owners / syndicates with single engine fixed wing based at Hawarden who in turn might be interested in another pilot joining their group.

Please PM.

The...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2007, 06:59
Replies: 105
Views: 18,404
Posted By wombat13

I fly from an airfield which is within a MATZ. ...

I fly from an airfield which is within a MATZ. As such I share airspace and ATC with military pilots. Very professional on both counts.

As for those forumites whinging about paying taxes to...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2007, 09:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,932
Posted By wombat13

Thanks for the pointer. The Wombat

Thanks for the pointer.

The Wombat
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2007, 08:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,932
Posted By wombat13

Rotary Accident - seeking AAIB report

Fixed wing PPL here, I am trying to find details on a fatal rotary accident near to where I used to live in Ireland. The incident took place around seven years ago, but I am not certain on the year....
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2007, 10:24
Replies: 24
Views: 8,207
Posted By wombat13

PPL here, but speaking much more as very well...

PPL here, but speaking much more as very well seasoned SLF (high hundreds of flights).

I keep my belt on whenever in my seat. It is tight for the take off and landings. This is common sense. I...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2007, 17:17
Replies: 19
Views: 1,823
Posted By wombat13

A very fair assumption. As an aside, I read...

A very fair assumption.

As an aside, I read somewhere recently that JAR PPL was considered the "gold standard" in those countries that recognise it. Of the NPPL holders I know, there is nothing...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2007, 08:37
Replies: 85
Views: 11,423
Posted By wombat13

SkyHawk-N, you really are not going to look at...

SkyHawk-N, you really are not going to look at this from the point of view shared by the rest of the industry. Maybe all we need to know about you is in the title you give yourself.

Perhaps you...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2007, 07:44
Replies: 85
Views: 11,423
Posted By wombat13

I am afraid it is not a big deal, irrespective of...

I am afraid it is not a big deal, irrespective of whether there is an aircraft behind you or not. This kind of alarmist nonsense does not help. In the scenario you describe, the following aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2007, 09:15
Replies: 85
Views: 11,423
Posted By wombat13

There are a few points that emerge from this...

There are a few points that emerge from this thread.

1. You should only comply with ATC instructions if you are able to.

2. Instigating a go around from 400 ft agl in a small light is no big...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Jun 2007, 13:35
Replies: 64
Views: 12,697
Posted By wombat13

My two pennies worth. I fly scheduled more than...

My two pennies worth. I fly scheduled more than most, mostly OneWorld (CX).

I made a flight from HK to SIN with CX in July '99 on a 773, when the port engine went to sleep. Not for a minute...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2007, 07:21
Replies: 12
Views: 5,960
Posted By wombat13

I don't want to sound (too) dim, but what are...

I don't want to sound (too) dim, but what are "sked issues"?

The Wombat
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2007, 09:43
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By wombat13

wx this coming w/e is not looking pretty in the...

wx this coming w/e is not looking pretty in the north west. Take a look at the five day. It might answer your question for you.

Also, as someone who has had first hand experience of Blackpool,...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2007, 08:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By wombat13

As someone who looks after significant sums of...

As someone who looks after significant sums of money on behalf of others, I have become accustomed to surprises and the odd shock.

I really can't begin to think how shocked the owner would have...
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2007, 11:10
Replies: 57
Views: 5,374
Posted By wombat13

Forget the aircraft type, just tell us why you...

Forget the aircraft type, just tell us why you want to keep the type a secret. We will probably be able to work it from there.

The Wombat
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2007, 08:30
Replies: 26
Views: 3,682
Posted By wombat13

Get the aerodynamics right or run the risk of being accused a smartarse....

SRover40, get yourself down the local video store and hire a copy of Star Wars. Fast forward to the part where they are going in to attack the baddie spacestation, and all of the pilots are failing...
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2007, 12:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By wombat13

I have been lucky enough to fly on several...

I have been lucky enough to fly on several different continents, always taking my flight bag on the scheduled flight out and back. Never once have I had a problem with anything,...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2007, 09:33
Replies: 14
Met
Views: 1,306
Posted By wombat13

Welcome to Pprune, welcome to flying &...

Welcome to Pprune, welcome to flying & congratulations on passing air law.

Air is made up of molecules, the amount of which determines its density. Molecules are affected by gravity like...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2007, 16:17
Replies: 9
Views: 6,449
Posted By wombat13

"aborted its flight after 90 minutes". "had...

"aborted its flight after 90 minutes".

"had reached Indian airspace".

"returned to the Indonesian capital Jakarta"

Something here does not add up. I stand to be corrected by those pilots...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2007, 10:50
Replies: 19
Views: 4,072
Posted By wombat13

Fareaster, you either earn your money through the...

Fareaster, you either earn your money through the UK or HK system - not both. If it is through the UK system and you are UK resident, HK taxation does not even come into it.

If on the other hand...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Apr 2007, 09:06
Replies: 19
Views: 4,072
Posted By wombat13

I am a PPL and know nothing of commercial flying....

I am a PPL and know nothing of commercial flying.

I am however au fait with UK / HK taxation and the double taxation agreement which is in place (I lived there for 9 years and hold PR). You pay...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2007, 09:58
Replies: 127
Views: 23,732
Posted By wombat13

2nd anniversary of the GST this Sunday. This...

2nd anniversary of the GST this Sunday. This thread and approaching date brings back fond memories of arrival back home from field.
It was my little boys third birthday and the house was full of...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2007, 12:39
Replies: 22
Views: 4,012
Posted By wombat13

Mate, in addition to the very important technical...

Mate, in addition to the very important technical tips you will recieve from others, let me suggest the following:

Your examiner wants you to pass. He is not an ogre. It is OK to make some...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2007, 17:20
Replies: 2
Views: 747
Posted By wombat13

Hay, NSW

Guys, I need your help again.

I will be back in Oz late March and would like to hire a PA28 (ideally an Archer) somewhere around Hay, NSW.

All and any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks in...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2006, 16:17
Replies: 30
Views: 2,807
Posted By wombat13

NF, that was a good command decision. Imagine...

NF, that was a good command decision. Imagine how you would have felt if you continued into the circuit only to find your engine was stuffed.
As for the "flapping" having made the decision, you...
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