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Search: Posts Made By: vh_ajm
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2008, 08:03
Replies: 18
Views: 2,278
Posted By vh_ajm

Last I was in Sydney I found Pale Ale AND Famer's...

Last I was in Sydney I found Pale Ale AND Famer's Union Iced Coffee. I'm now packing my bags as these were the last two things stopping me getting outta here.

But seriously. Adelaide is a great...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2008, 20:07
Replies: 167
Views: 49,007
Posted By vh_ajm

Just out of curiosity, what kind of windshear...

Just out of curiosity, what kind of windshear alerting does the 717 have? For those who asked what the wx was doing, apparently there were storms in the area.

I notice the ATSB has labelled the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jan 2008, 20:43
Replies: 4
Views: 995
Posted By vh_ajm

Where are you?

G'day,

Depending on where you are an operations type role with an airline/operator could be beneficial, relevant and interesting. Worth asking around and visitting their website employment pages....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2008, 20:38
Replies: 44
Views: 5,964
Posted By vh_ajm

Why not open it and drink it there? I suppose if...

Why not open it and drink it there? I suppose if you were worried about drinking the whole two bottles at once for fear of being offloaded as intoxicated you could even share it with fellow...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Nov 2007, 22:27
Replies: 25
Views: 2,629
Posted By vh_ajm

It sounds like the flight in question has already...

It sounds like the flight in question has already taken place. But I'll add that use of Flight Following if you're worried about CTA / RA's is always a big help. They should let you know of RA...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Nov 2007, 19:11
Replies: 63
Views: 11,760
Posted By vh_ajm

I noticed a similar thing a few weeks ago. ...

I noticed a similar thing a few weeks ago.

ADL-PER-BME cost the same as ADL-BME or PER-BME. Of course if you booked them seperately it was 2 x ADL-PER-BME fare.

Ah well.

AJM
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Oct 2007, 00:50
Replies: 23
Views: 3,380
Posted By vh_ajm

What sea-captain said... If it were me I...

What sea-captain said...

If it were me I wouldn't be looking for an exemption or legal excuse to do it, I'd be finding a way to tell the client that I cant, or wont do it - and encouraging them to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2007, 21:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,028
Posted By vh_ajm

I didn't see the one you saw. But during my NVFR...

I didn't see the one you saw. But during my NVFR test I saw one.

First saw it just as it really started to light up and pointed it out as traffic to the testing officer. Or at least start to until...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2007, 06:06
Replies: 31
Views: 4,427
Posted By vh_ajm

1/ Many times returning from CTA to Parafield via...

1/ Many times returning from CTA to Parafield via Outer Harbour. Glad about the traffic info from Approach but slightly less comforting when they say 'radar services terminate' immediately after. Oh...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Sep 2007, 08:12
Replies: 14
Views: 1,496
Posted By vh_ajm

Great idea. Be a great flight. I'd do something...

Great idea. Be a great flight. I'd do something like this but wouldnt get the time off. Suggest Forrest a a stop though. I'm dissappointed I only spent one night here on the way back from Perth.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Sep 2007, 08:21
Replies: 22
Views: 3,185
Posted By vh_ajm

Interesting post. Can anyone suggest...

Interesting post.

Can anyone suggest 'reputable' weapons training courses around the country. I'm in Adelaide which will help me out. But others here I'm srure would be interested also.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Sep 2007, 23:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,360
Posted By vh_ajm

Has anyone thought about offereing their services...

Has anyone thought about offereing their services as an "aviation correspondant" or something similar?

Everytime I grimace at a poorly reported aviation incident/accident I think to do it. I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Sep 2007, 23:17
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By vh_ajm

Brilliant list. And I actually DID have more...

Brilliant list. And I actually DID have more money in high school. But happier now.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2007, 10:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,767
Posted By vh_ajm

Some small charter companies may be able to offer...

Some small charter companies may be able to offer survey-type work which is a good hour-builder. Tends to be word-of-mouth kind of stuff so ask around. I'm not sure about the Sydney area but there is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Aug 2007, 21:12
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By vh_ajm

BA 777 Diversion 23 AUG

Just Curious...

Does anyone know why British Airways Flight 015 SIN-SYD diverted to adelaide this morning?

Landed during curfew at 0445 local (block time). WX in SYD doesn't look too nasty...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jul 2007, 04:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,777
Posted By vh_ajm

Not sure about QLD but MEL, ADL, and PER ahve...

Not sure about QLD but MEL, ADL, and PER ahve flying schools so equipped. Mainly the 172S model but I think the school in MEL also has a 182 available. PM me if you'd like details...don't like to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2007, 08:13
Replies: 107
Views: 14,236
Posted By vh_ajm

I fail to see why even if the laws stay the way...

I fail to see why even if the laws stay the way they are, why security personnel can't just let pilots through with a wink and a nod despite what they see on x-ray. If they make a beep through the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2007, 03:43
Replies: 107
Views: 14,236
Posted By vh_ajm

Blueloo. Completely agree. Never seen them ID...

Blueloo. Completely agree. Never seen them ID checked either just after they set all those alarms off.
The debate is over anyway. Kerry-Anne and her panel of experts discussed this today and they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2007, 00:45
Replies: 16
Views: 1,567
Posted By vh_ajm

I find it odd that the operator would stipulate...

I find it odd that the operator would stipulate no kiddies in the RHS because they can't operate the door but will allow you to fly as PIC from the RHS. As mentioned in other forums, the insurer (or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2007, 06:35
Replies: 27
Views: 10,070
Posted By vh_ajm

Oops... two of you now. Cheers.

Oops... two of you now. Cheers.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2007, 06:32
Replies: 27
Views: 10,070
Posted By vh_ajm

Yes, yes, yes. The temperature would have a big...

Yes, yes, yes. The temperature would have a big effect as well (or a small effect depending on how you look at it). And whether there were other windsocks around....

I was looking for some...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2007, 05:07
Replies: 27
Views: 10,070
Posted By vh_ajm

Wind socks

Hi all,

I was asked the other day what a fully erect windsock indicated. I suddenly realised that I had forgotten. And when I then tried to look it up (VFR flight guide, CAAP, CAR, CAO, AIP) I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2007, 13:21
Replies: 30
Views: 3,670
Posted By vh_ajm

Thanks woftam. But what for? I take it for...

Thanks woftam.

But what for? I take it for increase visibility of that aircraft at night? The plan being the inboard white lights flashing/occulting/dimming for day and flashing/occulting/dimming...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2007, 07:02
Replies: 10
Views: 1,421
Posted By vh_ajm

U/S emergency exits

A friend of mine told me about the following, and I tend to agree that it's slightly dodgy. Just windering about what others think.

What happend:
JQ international A330 service. Friend was told...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jun 2007, 06:31
Replies: 30
Views: 3,670
Posted By vh_ajm

While the thread is drifting... Was it my...

While the thread is drifting...

Was it my imagination or last night did I see a QF 737 with a flashing (or occulting or isophase or dimming - didn't have time to pay THAT much attention) logo...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jun 2007, 06:06
Replies: 16
Views: 1,512
Posted By vh_ajm

For my operator, Elec. fuel pump is on for start....

For my operator, Elec. fuel pump is on for start. Thats the way it appears on our checklists.

Either usually 3 primes for cold or 1 for hot starts. More recently they have tended to pump the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2007, 06:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Posted By vh_ajm

Settle a bet...? - A quick question

Not that I hate to lose an argument or anything but would like to convince a friend of the following.

I seem to recall most pax aircraft on most operators such as your average B737 etc that the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2007, 01:58
Replies: 27
Views: 3,945
Posted By vh_ajm

From what I remember of the information package...

From what I remember of the information package that was sent out about 12-18 months ago...
Flight following is an on-going Traffic Information Service to VFR aircraft outside controlled airspace...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Apr 2007, 04:32
Replies: 42
Views: 5,000
Posted By vh_ajm

The ops manual should be consulted too. Mine says...

The ops manual should be consulted too. Mine says no practice emergency procedures with pax on board.

Oh and demostrating such moves might make your pax sick in any case...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2007, 00:10
Replies: 18
Views: 1,992
Posted By vh_ajm

Permissions. Added paragraph.

What's the deal with permissions to land? I.e. who does the land belong to and do you need their consent?

Since it hasn't been mentioned it before, I'm imaining it'd be Crown land and permission...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2007, 21:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,536
Posted By vh_ajm

Could try filing a Occupational Health and Safety...

Could try filing a Occupational Health and Safety report with the operator to bring it to their attention.

It won't mean the bracket will disappear but they might be able to make it more visible...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2007, 02:41
Replies: 31
Views: 5,431
Posted By vh_ajm

Yer. I wasn't having a go either. They're just my...

Yer. I wasn't having a go either. They're just my priorities at the moment. They may change of course...And like I said, I'm fair heartless hehe.

As I said, good luck with what ever you do.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2007, 22:21
Replies: 31
Views: 5,431
Posted By vh_ajm

If it were me I would get rid of the dog and...

If it were me I would get rid of the dog and go-around on the second kid, downsize the house (and hence mortgage). Yes, I know, I'm heartless- but with a passion (flying). Then I'd go get Mogas's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2007, 05:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,116
Posted By vh_ajm

Thanks Wombat, but that was my first port of...

Thanks Wombat, but that was my first port of call.

Searches there have resulted in speccy 'wet' runways and 'test' flights. The pictures I am looking for involve A LOT more water and are the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Mar 2007, 05:21
Replies: 39
Views: 3,346
Posted By vh_ajm

Kiwi, I did about 5 hours gliding before...

Kiwi,

I did about 5 hours gliding before starting on powered aircraft. When it came to filling in my powered logbook I asked my instructor the very same question. She called the gliding club I had...
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