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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2010, 11:32
Replies: 9
Views: 3,911
Posted By Mamakim

Torque increase for a prop decrease - why?

Hi,

Just wondering why when i'm flying my king air around on microsoft flight sim the torque increases when the prop rpm and subsequently fuel flow is decreased?

Tks

Mamakim
:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Nov 2009, 09:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,754
Posted By Mamakim

PATS Course - is it worth it?

Just wondering if anyone has done the PATS course recently?

I spoke to a guy who worked there about 3 weeks ago and he told me that he could gaurentee me a pass in the tests.

How does he...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2009, 02:39
Replies: 33
Views: 4,167
Posted By Mamakim

Gear Down In The Turn

Just wondering why putting the gear down in a turn is not good for it. It doesn't say anything in the POH about not putting the gear down in a turn but many people say don't do it but can't seem to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2008, 23:34
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By Mamakim

TAC Chart Question

G'day people,

On some routes presented on the TAC and ERC charts there is a purple triangle with a purple cross on the top of the triangle tip which means prior permission from ATC required if...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2008, 12:03
Replies: 0
Views: 1,304
Posted By Mamakim

SIGMET Format

Hey Guys and Gals,

Given this Sigmet:

MELBOURNE FIR (YMMM)
WSAU21 AMMC 090923
YMMM SIGMET ME02 VALID 090945/091545 YMMC-
YMMM MELBOURNE FIR SEV TURB FCST WI
S4300 E14900 -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2008, 11:55
Replies: 46
Views: 5,763
Posted By Mamakim

Thanks Capt Claret and others I just wanted...

Thanks Capt Claret and others

I just wanted clarification on the subject because as Capt Claret says that there will be a new TAF issued by 0630 but it does not clearly state that in the GEN...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jul 2008, 11:48
Replies: 46
Views: 5,763
Posted By Mamakim

TAF Question??

Gen 3.5 - 31

Temperature
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"Up to four forecasts are given for the times HH, HH + 3, HH + 6, HH + 9 where HH is the time of commencement of TAF validity period........these times...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Apr 2007, 10:31
Replies: 0
Views: 593
Posted By Mamakim

Aussie Outback Pilot

Content removed for two reasons:

1) We do not allow links to sites with commercial content

2) It is already on PPRune.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2007, 11:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,700
Posted By Mamakim

IAS to Mach Number?

Hi All,

Why do big jets when climbing past (for eg) FL200 to FL300, change from flying an IAS to a mach number? Is this for ATC seperation reasons of some sort or something else?

Thanks...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Oct 2006, 01:07
Replies: 17
Views: 4,911
Posted By Mamakim

Excellent site there BOK mate.......goes to show...

Excellent site there BOK mate.......goes to show it ain't all that bad.

Love the pic of Jennifer Hawkins!


MK
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Oct 2006, 07:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,301
Posted By Mamakim

Flying In Outback Australia

Thought this may be of interest to all.

This guy has a pretty nice website about GA Aust adventures.

http://users.tpg.com.au/adslsttq/website/index.html
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2006, 11:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,702
Posted By Mamakim

Is touchdown speed the same as liftoff speed?

G'day folks,

Noticed in my C182 that I rotate and lift off at around 65KIAS and land about that speed as well, but aerodynamically does an aeroplane in general need a few extra knots up its sleeve...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
21st Jul 2006, 00:41
Replies: 21
Views: 4,521
Posted By Mamakim

Pumping the brakes puts pressure in lines?

Hi ppl,

One of the pilots here on the east coast of Australia told me that if I pump the brakes after my gear is lowered on my Cessna 210 then this will put pressure in the brake lines making them...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Jul 2006, 00:55
Replies: 20
Views: 5,587
Posted By Mamakim

Crosswind Landings - Sideslip or Crab??

Hi All,

I tend to fly a crabbed approach in crosswind conditions all the way down final until its time to flare which I then kick it straight and then apply aileron in the correct direction.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jul 2006, 15:23
Replies: 45
Views: 5,881
Posted By Mamakim

Commercial Pilots - Navigation Techniques

All of us in flight training got taught 6 minute markers or 6 mile markers or 1/3 markers etc so that we knew where we were and could revise our ETA and GS along the way a bit easier as well as those...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Apr 2006, 07:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,227
Posted By Mamakim

Distance or Time before TOPD??

Hey Folks,

Just wondering if there is a preferred method when it comes to calculation of top of descent point. I tend to work it out by calculating how many feet I have to descend (say 5000') and...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2006, 05:44
Replies: 0
Views: 518
Posted By Mamakim

Section 5 of Cessna POH?

Since English is not my native language sometimes I can get a bit confused on sentences so can someone help me here.

Where it says for Range Profile:

This chart allows for the fuel used for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Feb 2006, 01:43
Replies: 16
Views: 6,992
Posted By Mamakim

Interesting question skimmer, There is...

Interesting question skimmer,

There is really no definite right or wrong thing to do because the ERSA is written quite loosley in this situation but if I was in your situation as described I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Feb 2006, 23:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,260
Posted By Mamakim

27/09, The rate of climb is determined by...

27/09,

The rate of climb is determined by the amount of excess power available.......that is, the difference between power required and power available.

The angle of climb is what you...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2006, 10:49
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By Mamakim

A & C - thanks a lot - thats what I...

A & C - thanks a lot - thats what I thought.......just needed someone to confirm.

For a moment there I thought the fuel was only getting directed into the fuel distrubution nozzles, but it makes...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2006, 07:34
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By Mamakim

Fuel Injected Fuel Priming??

When I prime the fuel lines of the fuel injected Cessna 182, does the fuel get pumped all the way to the intake port of the cylinders or only to the fuel discharge nozzles?

Also, when people flood...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2006, 10:40
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By Mamakim

Re: Keeping up to date with the regulations?

Yeah thanks guys,

that makes good (financial) sense.

Cheers


MK
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jan 2006, 05:11
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By Mamakim

Keeping up to date with the regulations?

Hi All,

My subscription to the AIP's, CAO's and CAR's expired about 8 months ago and since I'm getting back into the flying, I dread the thought of having to buy a complete new set of regs just to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jan 2006, 11:01
Replies: 14
Views: 1,985
Posted By Mamakim

Re: Run Ups??

Yeah come on guys and gals - remember its the Professional pilots network - not the kiddies one!

:}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jan 2006, 09:16
Replies: 14
Views: 1,985
Posted By Mamakim

Re: Run Ups??

Thanks for the reply CG.

I take it your a ATC so you would know whats best from us pilots out there.

Regards


MK

:)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jan 2006, 07:58
Replies: 14
Views: 1,985
Posted By Mamakim

Run Ups??

When operating at controlled aerodromes where there is no run-up bay, when do you request a runup and where would you do this?

I.e -> Canberra has no runup bays......do we request for a short...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2006, 02:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By Mamakim

Re: Diversions

Thanks everyone for the great replies. Thats been very helpful


MK

:}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jan 2006, 11:54
Replies: 31
Views: 3,798
Posted By Mamakim

Hi people, thanks for the replies.....its...

Hi people,

thanks for the replies.....its been an interesting read for me. From what can be read from people's replies, it is a combination of legal and practical/logical reasons why the turn at...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2005, 00:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,421
Posted By Mamakim

Turn onto x-wind and final @ 500' - why?

Just was thinking on the way back from flying lessons the other day about why we make the turn from upwind to xwind at 500' and not at say 300' or 800'?

I should of asked him there and then, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Dec 2005, 00:34
Replies: 31
Views: 3,798
Posted By Mamakim

Turn onto xwind and final at 500' - why 500'?

Just was thinking on the way back from flying lessons the other day about why we make the turn from upwind to xwind at 500' and not at say 300' or 800'?

I should of asked him there and then, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2005, 04:29
Replies: 22
Views: 3,290
Posted By Mamakim

thats answered it thanks AOW.

thats answered it

thanks AOW.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2005, 02:55
Replies: 22
Views: 3,290
Posted By Mamakim

Magneto's - Live Propeller Question

Hey Gang,

Just reading through the theory books about mag's.

They say that when the mag's are off, there is still a chance of the propeller firing because of left over fuel/air mixture.

When...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2005, 02:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By Mamakim

Do you carry a protractor with you anyway??

Do you carry a protractor with you anyway??
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2005, 21:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By Mamakim

Diversions

Just interested to hear people's thoughts about the way they carry out diversions in flight (for small aircraft).

I was taught to do the CLEAR method which is:

Compass - align to DG
Course -...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2005, 11:45
Replies: 58
Views: 24,175
Posted By Mamakim

I'm talking about small planes mainly. But...

I'm talking about small planes mainly.

But I'm also interested to hear about the big jets as well.

I'm tending to lean towards those that say its a combination of both rather than just one or...
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