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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 22:03
Replies: 273
Views: 82,241
Posted By Trojan1981

No disrespect to anyone involved, but many know...

No disrespect to anyone involved, but many know the operator. We know the type and the pilot was trained at a place where I briefly worked in a relevant role, though not when this pilot was there....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2022, 09:36
Replies: 273
Views: 82,241
Posted By Trojan1981

Indeed. I did provide some detail on operator,...

Indeed. I did provide some detail on operator, pilot and the school they trained at earlier but the mods have hidden it. Unsure what can be posted, if not the details 🤷‍♂️
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2022, 10:04
Replies: 40
Views: 14,162
Posted By Trojan1981

https://www.9news.com.au/national/plane-crash-appi...

https://www.9news.com.au/national/plane-crash-appin-wedderburn-airport--nsw/a12ddb3c-d7fa-41db-8066-16b3c258fb68

It's all here. I am surprised the NT accident thread has disappeared.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2022, 02:03
Replies: 273
Views: 82,241
Posted By Trojan1981

Mutual friends.

Mutual friends.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2022, 07:00
Replies: 105
Views: 24,559
Posted By Trojan1981

\ Quite a few options. Just about any kind...

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Quite a few options. Just about any kind of in demand skill you can find. Lucrative ones at the moment are project management and safety. Any trade skills (not even a completed trade) will put...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2022, 12:47
Replies: 105
Views: 24,559
Posted By Trojan1981

This thread just keeps on giving. Comparing...

This thread just keeps on giving.

Comparing one job to another is always problematic. Airlines in Australia will never pay more because VET loans mean supply far exceeds demand. Fools and their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Oct 2022, 12:28
Replies: 40
Views: 10,995
Posted By Trojan1981

Afghanistan was a great place to fly, and leaving...

Afghanistan was a great place to fly, and leaving the military to fly as a contractor was great too. Shootdowns in Afghan were actually very rare. Iraq was worse, but that abated. I actually felt...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2022, 04:54
Replies: 463
Views: 470,308
Posted By Trojan1981

I actually don't see the difference. These are...

I actually don't see the difference. These are the same job: Operator, Machinery, One of. Train driving is probably less stressful and more secure.

Any monkey can operate a RPT aircraft or drive...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2022, 23:56
Replies: 82
Views: 30,808
Posted By Trojan1981

I don't work for the RFDS and have no dog in the...

I don't work for the RFDS and have no dog in the fight but the issues uncovered by the ATSB/BASI in the ditching investigation were far more fundamental than any uncovered in these RFDS incidents....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2022, 23:41
Replies: 82
Views: 30,808
Posted By Trojan1981

And Vic Air Ambulance contract was nine years...

And Vic Air Ambulance contract was nine years ago...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2022, 22:22
Replies: 82
Views: 30,808
Posted By Trojan1981

Very true, and the accident rate for aeromedical...

Very true, and the accident rate for aeromedical operators is extraordinarily high. At one point HEMS crew was the #1 most dangerous job in the USA. Will Australia go the same way? When you can ditch...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Apr 2021, 11:17
Replies: 23
Views: 7,528
Posted By Trojan1981

There is actually a lot more to the current...

There is actually a lot more to the current situation. There were allegations of corruption and backroom deals. I was quite involved with the day to day of this operation both on the JMOVGP and...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Jan 2021, 23:58
Replies: 93
Views: 51,886
Posted By Trojan1981

All these posts about freedom and moral...

All these posts about freedom and moral righteousness. It's actually very simple. Hong Kong is the meat in the Sandwich of a great power struggle. The struggle is not a struggle between 800lb...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2019, 06:03
Replies: 36
Views: 9,377
Posted By Trojan1981

I believe a Sydney based, mid-tier law firm has...

I believe a Sydney based, mid-tier law firm has already been engaged in this matter.
I also believe the circumstances of the raffle are possibly unlawful and prosecution may follow.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2017, 22:10
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,561,943
Posted By Trojan1981

ADF is running short of pilot candidates, but the...

ADF is running short of pilot candidates, but the situation for ACOs is even worse. They'll be hoping you take that offer, since you've shown an interest, and will probably hold off of on an offer...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2017, 03:03
Replies: 445
Views: 116,957
Posted By Trojan1981

We have bigger problems in this country than this...

We have bigger problems in this country than this crap.

Not many give two f- about which acronyms are in fashion this week, in fact there is a distinct global shift in attitudes to the populist...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2017, 08:59
Replies: 23
Views: 4,968
Posted By Trojan1981

Pitts... BK or CN Porter, they're fun ...

Pitts... BK or CN

Porter, they're fun

Cessna 185 at Kingaroy with Tony Pratt.

All fun
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2017, 23:07
Replies: 191
Views: 97,896
Posted By Trojan1981

That's a real shame.

That's a real shame.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2017, 10:23
Replies: 191
Views: 97,896
Posted By Trojan1981

Any more info on this? Have things progressed?

Any more info on this? Have things progressed?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jun 2016, 08:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,846
Posted By Trojan1981

That took longer than I thought! More to the...

That took longer than I thought! More to the point, why would you join it? Go to Australia or even the UK if you want to do some proper military flying.
Forum: North America
24th Aug 2015, 23:07
Replies: 307
Views: 294,888
Posted By Trojan1981

Hi, I currently hold an Australian CPL + CIR...

Hi,

I currently hold an Australian CPL + CIR and FAA (foreign-based) PPL with SEA and MEA privileges. All the paperwork has been completed for verification of my aussie licence and I have a letter...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jul 2015, 02:42
Replies: 64
Views: 10,498
Posted By Trojan1981

Dick, You seem to have collected a following...

Dick,

You seem to have collected a following of childish posters who seem to hijack all your threads, many of them don't seem to work in the industry. You make a valid point; doing business in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2015, 11:02
Replies: 178
Views: 156,479
Posted By Trojan1981

Belfast Sold

I've heard the Belfast is off to Kenya.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th May 2015, 12:41
Replies: 83
Views: 29,982
Posted By Trojan1981

Dangly bits, you're a tool, and you're also...

Dangly bits, you're a tool, and you're also advocating, nay suggesting, that a crime take place. This voids any protection you have for your anonymity on this forum, and could possibly be a criminal...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2015, 10:23
Replies: 17
Views: 9,903
Posted By Trojan1981

Thank god Adagold are finally out of the picture....

Thank god Adagold are finally out of the picture.

The crews and ops support people were fine, but the company is dodgy as hell.

At least ATN are an operator, utilizing their own aircraft and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2015, 13:18
Replies: 106
Views: 30,173
Posted By Trojan1981

Thumbs up Hi Andy, Good post, I am often surprised at...

Hi Andy,

Good post, I am often surprised at what passes for a resume, and not just in aviation. I forwarded a friend's resume to my company's HR division recently, but before I did I had to spend...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2014, 03:45
Replies: 195
Views: 77,294
Posted By Trojan1981

Neck deep in a SAR tender using the Embraers?...

Neck deep in a SAR tender using the Embraers? :ugh: How did I know that was going to go ahead...

Some people really should listen to those who know what they are talking about, and I'm not talking...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jun 2014, 01:42
Replies: 14
Views: 4,817
Posted By Trojan1981

Regardless of people's prejudices regarding...

Regardless of people's prejudices regarding aircraft types and all the rate of application figures quoted to justify them, the fact is nobody knows how the DC-10 would have fared in Australia,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jun 2014, 01:27
Replies: 36
Views: 6,522
Posted By Trojan1981

Guppy/Wally, What ever happened to the...

Guppy/Wally,

What ever happened to the smaller regional services that flew short commuter routes, such as the Aeropelican Twotter runs to Sydney, as well as the plethora of Shorts 360 and even...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st May 2014, 05:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,989
Posted By Trojan1981

Urshtnme, well done! That's a great story and I...

Urshtnme, well done! That's a great story and I hope it all works out for you :ok:

I'd much rather fly helicopters too, but I can't afford it yet and Im not signing up for another nine years!
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st May 2014, 03:21
Replies: 79
Views: 39,327
Posted By Trojan1981

I spent quite a bit of time on Vincent's 146 and...

I spent quite a bit of time on Vincent's 146 and SAABs last year, supervising charter contracts. Peter was pushing hard for more and more, offering rock bottom, market penetration prices while the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st May 2014, 02:49
Replies: 35
Views: 6,714
Posted By Trojan1981

I have flown the C-182, ACA Scout and PN-68 on...

I have flown the C-182, ACA Scout and PN-68 on aerial spotting and firespotting/air attack sorties. IMHO the Scout was by far the best for low-level stuff. Good power to weight and endurance, fast...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th May 2014, 07:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,358
Posted By Trojan1981

Jab, take a gander at the Snowgoose International...

Jab, take a gander at the Snowgoose International website and all will be revealed :ok:

They are indeed the ex BAe machines, lots of fun, I'd imagine.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2014, 23:32
Replies: 7
Views: 3,444
Posted By Trojan1981

Still needs more runway than a Gannet :eek:

Still needs more runway than a Gannet :eek:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2014, 09:16
Replies: 150
Views: 28,670
Posted By Trojan1981

Speak for yourself :ok: These days the...

Speak for yourself :ok:



These days the standard SL parachutes are squarish, but I assume you mean the old, round T-10 parachute. There is a steerable version called the MC-1, which has panels...
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