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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Jun 2006, 13:22
Replies: 71
Views: 9,557
Posted By 1972

Fly a big jet? Not me.

I'm sure like many people here, I've always got a kick out of flying, either as a passenger or a spectator. I've always been fascinated by big jets and fighter aircraft, but up until recently I'd...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2006, 10:35
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By 1972

Aaaah, BJ. I see! I am being taught I should...

Aaaah, BJ. I see!

I am being taught I should do T's & P's, on climbout @ 300ft, (though it won't hurt to look more frequently) and carb heat, (being cold from take-off) thought needn't be checked...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2006, 08:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By 1972

Solos? modelman... you're doing great! :D Nerves...

Solos? modelman... you're doing great! :D Nerves MUST be the norm at this stage, only natural. When I reach your standard I'm sure I'll have nerves too. I too am always slightly nervous in flight,...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2006, 08:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,565
Posted By 1972

Wow... what a clip! :D

Wow... what a clip! :D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th May 2006, 07:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By 1972

I hope I'm not insulting your intelligence here...

I hope I'm not insulting your intelligence here kiwi, but if you don't already know of this website, it could be an option. Prices seem pretty fair. Sorry, can't give you a personal opinion as I have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th May 2006, 06:41
Replies: 26
Views: 4,377
Posted By 1972

Good on yer Sista. What a shame a question like...

Good on yer Sista. What a shame a question like this receives such childlike responses. I thought the 'professional' part of the Pprune acronym meant its visitors are paid professionals, or at least...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2006, 14:33
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By 1972

Good call aa. By far the closest, assuming less...

Good call aa. By far the closest, assuming less than 600m and no fuel available is acceptable. Otherwise alternates listed on their website looks like what I've already suggested. BTW, where is your...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2006, 14:03
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By 1972

I grew up there and never knew of any airports in...

I grew up there and never knew of any airports in Worcestershire. Don't take my word for it, I could be wrong but I searched all over the web out of interest - and came up with nothing. Bromsgrove...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th May 2006, 11:33
Replies: 60
Views: 10,801
Posted By 1972

I had the pleasure of receiving my SPL and ASIC...

I had the pleasure of receiving my SPL and ASIC (seperately) just the other week. I went to collect said ASIC from the local GPO after receiving a registered post slip in my mailbox. At the GPO, I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Apr 2006, 12:26
Replies: 101
Views: 11,822
Posted By 1972

Baiyoke Sky, Bangkok

Chewing gum stuck on room service menu. Concierge frantically picking his nose in front of us when checking in. Which was nice.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Apr 2006, 14:41
Replies: 25
Views: 5,880
Posted By 1972

Best description ever? Nah, this is the best...

Best description ever? Nah, this is the best description ever.

In my opinion, he's a F***1ng Tw@t. I'm not staff, I just hate the (in my opinion) slippery, smarmy, reptilian git. How about he...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Apr 2006, 14:04
Replies: 91
Views: 10,671
Posted By 1972

Excellent, thanks for that homeguard. Your advice...

Excellent, thanks for that homeguard. Your advice is noted, and I'll run your suggestion past the FI.

He thought we exceeded 30deg AoB as I'd wrongly used aileron to correct... like a plonker! We...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Apr 2006, 13:16
Replies: 91
Views: 10,671
Posted By 1972

No worries Alogan. Thankfully it sounds like your...

No worries Alogan. Thankfully it sounds like your stalls were less eventful than mine.

Despite the early stall-warning 5kts prior, it's still difficult to predict - or recognise at first - exactly...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Apr 2006, 10:42
Replies: 91
Views: 10,671
Posted By 1972

In reply to FFF and Alogan... FFF, thanks...

In reply to FFF and Alogan...

FFF, thanks for the reply to my previous post, your advice was greatly appreciated. Sorry it took so long to respond.

Alogan, I am a VERY long way away from being...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Apr 2006, 11:33
Replies: 16
Views: 1,875
Posted By 1972

'scuse my French, but WTF are you on about?!!! :}...

'scuse my French, but WTF are you on about?!!! :}

Okay, so Perth isn't such a 'grand' city to have on the calendar, but don't forget Red Bull were happy to hold the event in Rotterdam in the past...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Apr 2006, 13:36
Replies: 91
Views: 10,671
Posted By 1972

Sorry to intrude, I'm no FI or Examiner...

Sorry to intrude, I'm no FI or Examiner (pre-GFPT) but have to say that as a student who is having some difficulty with mastering stalls, this thread is great stuff.

Despite being very happy with...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2006, 13:06
Replies: 69
Views: 11,469
Posted By 1972

The only image I've seen of this shows the...

The only image I've seen of this shows the chopper in nothing but blue sky. No trees, buildings etc. which could have been used to even approximate an altitude that the chopper is alleged to have...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Mar 2006, 10:23
Replies: 42
Views: 3,346
Posted By 1972

Paper Tiger, Eh? Please translate. Me no...

Paper Tiger,

Eh? Please translate. Me no comprende Latin! Just googled it - still don't get it!
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2006, 10:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,531
Posted By 1972

18, I had thought of painting my spare bulb red...

18, I had thought of painting my spare bulb red on my existing torch, just thought there might be something better out there.

Mark 1; cheers for the reply & advice - had been to workwear/camping...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Mar 2006, 06:58
Replies: 42
Views: 3,346
Posted By 1972

Paper Tiger, Avman & Crepello, Personally I...

Paper Tiger, Avman & Crepello,

Personally I don't think people including quotes is annoying (it's a useful feature of this forum - you don't have to keep reading all the excerpts in grey!), nor do...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2006, 04:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,531
Posted By 1972

Hi-Vis Vests & red-beam torches?

Anyone know where I can get hold of a Hi-Vis vest (that meets Australian airport standards), pref. with a zip front? Anyone recommend a small, red-beam torch that's not too expensive also? Thanks in...
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2006, 03:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By 1972

I understand if you pay for first class service...

I understand if you pay for first class service you expect to get first class service, but some of the gripes mentioned here border on the ridiculous. Put this into perspective mate. If this is as...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2006, 03:53
Replies: 13
Views: 1,623
Posted By 1972

Take heed...

A great piece of advice there by Arm. Having a visual of your instrument panel is a great way to familiarise yourself when you're between flights. An incredibly cheap, worthwhile investment for a...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2006, 01:49
Replies: 33
Views: 4,424
Posted By 1972

bodge, Barcli, strafer...

Oh dear. I give up.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2006, 05:34
Replies: 33
Views: 4,424
Posted By 1972

A collective answer to secret_pilot, monocock &...

A collective answer to secret_pilot, monocock & fernytickles,

My blood pressure’s perfectly normal, but thanks all the same for asking secret_pilot. Many people here (most of those who find the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2006, 09:57
Replies: 33
Views: 4,424
Posted By 1972

Very droll bodge. It's not secured, so it's just...

Very droll bodge. It's not secured, so it's just not on. Bose, trivia? Last time I looked, the things we fly aren't toys. Nor is the mutt. Clowns shouldn't fly aeroplanes. That's how accidents...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2006, 06:05
Replies: 33
Views: 4,424
Posted By 1972

Morons

Yeah, great, just great. These f***wits have a choice about behaving like complete and utter dickheads in a plane. The dog doesn't.

It's not just what they're doing to the animal for their...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2006, 15:43
Replies: 28
Views: 2,524
Posted By 1972

No worries Bruno

As people have already said, worry about getting sick and the psychological effect may make you more susceptible. There's no rule as to when you'll feel ill and when you won't. Take a sick bag or...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Mar 2006, 06:51
Replies: 23
Views: 2,270
Posted By 1972

Fernando, A few years back in this case...

Fernando,

A few years back in this case means 1997, so I really couldn't tell you what the airport's like these days. Hopefully they've knocked it down and started again!
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2006, 05:47
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By 1972

Hi, HiFranc, Like Cessnasey, I too have just...

Hi, HiFranc,

Like Cessnasey, I too have just started out. I seem to recall from one of his/her posts that he/she had just done their 4th lesson. Well, mine's coming up, and my feelings about...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Feb 2006, 04:47
Replies: 23
Views: 2,270
Posted By 1972

OMG, Cairo airport. That just brought back...

OMG, Cairo airport. That just brought back horrible memories from a few years back. Facilities? What facilities?! I had the filthiest tasting coffee in probably the filthiest 'terminal' I can...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Feb 2006, 06:26
Replies: 18
Views: 3,504
Posted By 1972

Thanks again... my 13.4's rock!

Have since flown with my new 13.4's (same as the FI as it happens) and they're perfect. Pin sharp, good noise reduction and so comfortable I forgot all about them being on my head. Which meant for...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Feb 2006, 12:15
Replies: 149
Views: 41,355
Posted By 1972

Come again? Gutter language? You can't be...

Come again? Gutter language? You can't be serious.

No word I posted that you have since removed came from the gutter - not one single expletive was included. So why the deletion?

All I did was...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Feb 2006, 07:12
Replies: 149
Views: 41,355
Posted By 1972

No, the guy is an idiot and is here purely to...

No, the guy is an idiot and is here purely to kick up a stink. Treat him with the contempt he deserves.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Feb 2006, 06:38
Replies: 149
Views: 41,355
Posted By 1972

The rape incident

To all of you smug muppets speculating about what happened, why it happened and if it happened, do any of you have daughters? Probably not. You wouldn’t have it in you. But if you did, and your...
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