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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Jun 2013, 12:11
Replies: 2
Views: 5,475
Posted By Turboman

Under the current requirements in Aus for fixed...

Under the current requirements in Aus for fixed wing you'll need 1000hrs Ag, 100hrs on type (generally AT-802 or Turbine M18), experience in hilly terrain, as well as several other courses.

At...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Mar 2008, 07:41
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By Turboman

Too early to say Mr B. Has been reasonably good...

Too early to say Mr B. Has been reasonably good the last few months in some areas. The next 6 month will determine if we are going to get back to some type of normality, and if we are there will be a...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Apr 2007, 07:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By Turboman

Not an April Fools is it!:D I'm pretty sure...

Not an April Fools is it!:D

I'm pretty sure it's only large and medium initially following up with small next year, unless it rains, then it will be small, medium and large all at once.:rolleyes:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2007, 05:07
Replies: 103
Views: 14,163
Posted By Turboman

Do Garuda have stable approach criteria? If so,...

Do Garuda have stable approach criteria? If so, and I'd be surprised if they didn't, the FO should have felt confident in forcing the go around.

If the first officer recognised the need for a go...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Dec 2006, 03:58
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By Turboman

The problem CC is that it is/was too cheap and...

The problem CC is that it is/was too cheap and too effective and off patent. Eg. no money to be made selling the stuff. All is not always as it seems.

I don't know of anyone having any serious...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Dec 2006, 22:17
Replies: 39
Views: 6,361
Posted By Turboman

Indead. So how can he possibly be refered to as...

Indead. So how can he possibly be refered to as Australia's greatest philanthropist? Kerry Packer was known to have been very philanthropic, and I think he had a little more money than GD.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Dec 2006, 22:10
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By Turboman

Not in Aus. What are you hearing?

Not in Aus.

What are you hearing?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Dec 2006, 08:04
Replies: 61
Views: 8,988
Posted By Turboman

Turn around times

I have operated an AT-802 on a fire in SA with a turn around time of 5 mins loading from a dam in a paddock. We had 4 aircraft delivering a total of 2000lts a minute to the fire front for half the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Dec 2006, 10:27
Replies: 61
Views: 8,988
Posted By Turboman

One Canadair CL-415 - two engines, two crew,...

One Canadair CL-415 - two engines, two crew, 6000lt capacity, about $20m.
Requires good airstrip and suitable water source for scooping close to fires. Single role aircraft. I don't think you'd get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Nov 2006, 23:50
Replies: 44
Views: 6,999
Posted By Turboman

Commercial Aviation Pay Rates

Having just returned from Redbull in Perth after staying with some friends I found it interesting to compare aviation pay rates with mining jobs in WA (admittedly from the resources boom). I was told...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Oct 2006, 08:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By Turboman

Hey Multime, it's ALWAYS a good time to move...

Hey Multime, it's ALWAYS a good time to move back. The grass must be greener at the moment as there is none is Aus.

Go on, make the move, the family will love you for it, and we'll send post...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Sep 2006, 01:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,569
Posted By Turboman

The Internet was hopefully going to be the great...

The Internet was hopefully going to be the great equaliser for the people. No longer could information we were fed be censored as it has been. Freedom of speech for everyone.

That didn’t last...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Jul 2006, 08:21
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By Turboman

Gold Coast is South of Brisbane. Sunshine...

Gold Coast is South of Brisbane.

Sunshine Coast is North of Brisbane.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Jul 2006, 05:13
Replies: 11
Views: 1,880
Posted By Turboman

It is not my understanding that the contact thing...

It is not my understanding that the contact thing is no longer the norm, at this stage anyway.

Who said reliably pull in 180K. Only you I think.

The add said $130,000 to $180,000.

Read...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Jun 2006, 07:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,880
Posted By Turboman

Generally, yes, for an experienced, turbine...

Generally, yes, for an experienced, turbine driver in Aus.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Mar 2006, 11:32
Replies: 33
Views: 4,097
Posted By Turboman

Not so hard to work around. If you not happy find...

Not so hard to work around. If you not happy find another employer. An experienced pilot's market at the moment, I would have thought.

Good pilots and good employers are always few and far...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Mar 2006, 04:21
Replies: 43
Views: 5,018
Posted By Turboman

rotaryman, With a response like yours I suspect...

rotaryman,
With a response like yours I suspect you don't do, and have never done ag, hence would not understand the ramifications to the industry. I know of one pilot who has already been abused by...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Mar 2006, 07:26
Replies: 43
Views: 5,018
Posted By Turboman

He might have to pick another career now, unless...

He might have to pick another career now, unless he can make a go of it as an operator.
Check out his website and photos here...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Nov 2005, 20:25
Replies: 13
Views: 1,061
Posted By Turboman

Multime, as a member of the AAAA if you have...

Multime,

as a member of the AAAA if you have no idea what you money is being spent on I suggest you ring Phil (if you can't attend any conferences) and find out what has/is going on. You might be...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Nov 2005, 06:02
Replies: 15
Views: 1,056
Posted By Turboman

Yeah, I use a linear spacing. Tried the parabola...

Yeah, I use a linear spacing. Tried the parabola curve spacing (all scientifically setup for the perfect turn) ten years ago but never really liked it. I like the movement of the lights giving me the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Oct 2005, 07:28
Replies: 22
Views: 4,287
Posted By Turboman

Giday RV6. My intention in posting your...

Giday RV6.

My intention in posting your article was not to be critical but rather to promote some discussion on the pro's and con's of both techniques.

I have been aware of your article for...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Oct 2005, 00:42
Replies: 22
Views: 4,287
Posted By Turboman

If its a misconception that wheelers must be...

If its a misconception that wheelers must be flown faster than a three pointer, why are tail low wheelers



For piston aircraft they maybe the go, but for turbines, I'm with LLD.

I must...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Oct 2005, 02:25
Replies: 22
Views: 4,287
Posted By Turboman

AG- Tailwheel landings verses Wheelers

As we have been touching ever so slightly on this issue I thought why not get it out in the open. Found this article the other day. What does everyone think?


Wheeling a taildragger is safer
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Oct 2005, 22:09
Replies: 50
Views: 9,652
Posted By Turboman

After 30,000 Beta landings in well maintained...

After 30,000 Beta landings in well maintained aircraft with no problems I feel the technique I was taught was safe and effective.

I agree, constant vigilance is the key to a long, successful...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Oct 2005, 06:41
Replies: 50
Views: 9,652
Posted By Turboman

Porters have a sightly different cam assembly up...

Porters have a sightly different cam assembly up the front which varies fuel and blade angle scheduling. As I understand it they are approved for this operation, but I could be wrong.

I have...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Oct 2005, 04:58
Replies: 50
Views: 9,652
Posted By Turboman

Lets bring this back into context. We are talking...

Lets bring this back into context. We are talking about using Beta on short final, not reverse, or Beta at any other stage of flight.

Regarding an overspeed I’m still confused how one can develop...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Oct 2005, 11:50
Replies: 50
Views: 9,652
Posted By Turboman

Thanks for your reply to my question SNS. I...

Thanks for your reply to my question SNS.

I have never heard of, or experienced a prop overspeed in Beta with a PT6. Are you refering to a Garrett or PT6 installation?

If you where in the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Oct 2005, 12:14
Replies: 50
Views: 9,652
Posted By Turboman

Sounds like your tail wheel locks aren't adjusted...

Sounds like your tail wheel locks aren't adjusted properly. Should only unlock in the last 1 inch of forward stick.

I 3 point also(or low tail wheeler), but heard many arguments against. In...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Oct 2005, 12:10
Replies: 50
Views: 9,652
Posted By Turboman

Your choice, the aircraft owners too I hope. You...

Your choice, the aircraft owners too I hope. You may change your mind when you have to go around in a hurry. Kangaroos, sheep, cattle, etc will make you do that.

Now back to my question of "Please...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Oct 2005, 08:23
Replies: 50
Views: 9,652
Posted By Turboman

SNS Could you please explain why you...

SNS


Could you please explain why you think so?




How can a slower decelerating aircraft possibly have a reduced landing distance??? :\ If you mean't to say 'faster deceleration' your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2005, 11:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,534
Posted By Turboman

As Currawong says its nice to see that Thrush...

As Currawong says its nice to see that Thrush have changed their design and paint scheme to now exactly match their competitors. It should be a much improved aircraft (sorry for the bias)
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Oct 2005, 08:44
Replies: 32
Views: 3,795
Posted By Turboman

Surely your not trying to encourage censorship...

Surely your not trying to encourage censorship LLD, or brush this under the carpet. If you have factual information, good or bad, isn't it in the best interests of the industry to set the record...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Sep 2005, 12:21
Replies: 32
Views: 3,795
Posted By Turboman

Say what??? Sounds like you better stay on...

Say what???

Sounds like you better stay on the outside until you can type and make sense at the same time.:\
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Sep 2005, 21:43
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By Turboman

Just tried it on myself LLD. At an index of 20...

Just tried it on myself LLD. At an index of 20 I'm out. I know that statistics show that experience does seem to matter too much in accidents but I would argue that in some cases it does, especially...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Sep 2005, 11:09
Replies: 32
Views: 3,795
Posted By Turboman

Balls, As you've just arrived I'll get you...

Balls,

As you've just arrived I'll get you up to speed.

Checklists (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=189427)

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