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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Apr 2009, 04:18
Replies: 45
Views: 5,540
Posted By W800i

Well done to Mr Smith for giving it a go. Well...

Well done to Mr Smith for giving it a go. Well done to the journos for giving it a go.
Fifty thousand is still fifty thousand and a generous donation in anyone's language.

I'm not a defence...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2009, 14:58
Replies: 60
Views: 11,973
Posted By W800i

From the aviation section of business...

From the aviation section of business spectator.com

FLYING HIGH

(http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/fmISBlogHome?OpenForm&is=Aviation&blog=Flying%20High) by Robert Stockdill
RSS...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2009, 09:52
Replies: 60
Views: 11,973
Posted By W800i

OK I get it, Qantas management want it would...

OK I get it, Qantas management want it would appear at least, to create a virtual airline and drive costs down to a minimum. So lets take this to a logical conclusion.
If baggage handling, front...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Mar 2009, 09:24
Replies: 117
Views: 14,410
Posted By W800i

Unfortunately I will miss the trip to Avalon this...

Unfortunately I will miss the trip to Avalon this time around. I think for all
of its issues it is primarily a trade show with the public days tacked on the end.
I usually pay the extra and get a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Dec 2008, 05:57
Replies: 272
Views: 60,488
Posted By W800i

Hello Going Boeing, I read a report that a...

Hello Going Boeing, I read a report that a Growler undertaking flight test suffered an engine fire.
Two questions is this correct and are the crew OK.
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Nov 2008, 12:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,018
Posted By W800i

I forklifted a couple of Cheetahs a few years...

I forklifted a couple of Cheetahs a few years ago. When I asked the handler why they were snorting at me she stated that they wanted to eat me. Twas a very carefully lifted load.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2008, 14:58
Replies: 272
Views: 60,488
Posted By W800i

Yes I too do not believe the F-35 will be...

Yes I too do not believe the F-35 will be expendable. Depending on whom you listen to the cost is either in then year 2002 dollars of $40 or $50 million dollars or north of $100 million per aircraft....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2007, 06:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,685
Posted By W800i

The recent Qantas takeover attempt by APA has...

The recent Qantas takeover attempt by APA has certainly left many unanswered questions for me.
Should managements and boards that recommend a takeover and will retain their positions under the new...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2007, 09:34
Replies: 54
Views: 8,702
Posted By W800i

Well done to everyone on a interesting thread. My...

Well done to everyone on a interesting thread. My two cents worth

- If you own Qantas shares and your happy with the performance thus far why sell? Your up for capital gains tax as well as trying...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Aug 2006, 02:30
Replies: 115
Views: 12,956
Posted By W800i

http://81.144.183.107/Articles/2006/08/03/208267/P...

http://81.144.183.107/Articles/2006/08/03/208267/Pictures+Boeing+rolls+out+EA-18G+Growler+FA-18+electronic+attack.html[/IMG]
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Aug 2006, 03:20
Replies: 115
Views: 12,956
Posted By W800i

I agree with Magoo that a split fleet is the way...

I agree with Magoo that a split fleet is the way to go. My proviso to the RAAF is to slow down on the F-35. They are talking about buying it very very early on in its production schedule. This is my...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2006, 10:25
Replies: 142
Views: 22,192
Posted By W800i

I agree with you Bangkokeasy the 757 routine was...

I agree with you Bangkokeasy the 757 routine was something to see. I wasnt videoing it until half way through their routine as I have to admit I thought that it would be boring. Man was I wrong....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2006, 07:19
Replies: 142
Views: 22,192
Posted By W800i

Yep I agree with Magoo re the 05 F111 avalon...

Yep I agree with Magoo re the 05 F111 avalon display. Awesome. Looking forward to next years show!
Just on the 05 Avalon show, the RAAF F-18 appeared to cut short its display on the sunday of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2006, 23:53
Replies: 142
Views: 22,192
Posted By W800i

I believe Gnadenburg is correct re the B-52. I...

I believe Gnadenburg is correct re the B-52. I have read that certain parts of the B-52 fleet, re engined and updated with new avionics and weapons will fly to 2040ish in USAF serrvice.

Well done...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jul 2006, 04:45
Replies: 115
Views: 9,365
Posted By W800i

http://hytechapps.com/ Has anyone seen or heard...

http://hytechapps.com/
Has anyone seen or heard anything about this mob in the US??
What do you think??
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2006, 07:22
Replies: 26
Views: 3,507
Posted By W800i

My personal opinion regarding Mr Dixons pay is...

My personal opinion regarding Mr Dixons pay is very simple.
1st- Is it in line with performance. Debatable. Airlines are lousy investments. Qantas is profitable and still solvent so he gets a tick....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Feb 2006, 10:07
Replies: 67
Views: 9,407
Posted By W800i

Flight International reports that the USAF has...

Flight International reports that the USAF has proposed cutting 25% of its combat fleet to pay for the F-22 and F-35 fleets!
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Feb 2006, 02:14
Replies: 70
Views: 10,599
Posted By W800i

Thanks Deejay 1. Rex have declared war havent...

Thanks Deejay 1. Rex have declared war havent they.
http://www.rex.com.au/corp_info/mc_adlviews.aspx
- I wonder were exactly the bus would drop people off?
- When Rex say re regulate airports,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2006, 01:20
Replies: 70
Views: 10,599
Posted By W800i

From Crikey.com 12. Adelaide's new airport...

From Crikey.com

12. Adelaide's new airport not landing anytime soon

Allan Calleja, in Adelaide, writes:

The latest revelations about Adelaide's officially opened, yet not quite fully...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2006, 12:28
Replies: 67
Views: 9,407
Posted By W800i

An article posted in Flight international...

An article posted in Flight international recently regarding software glitches with the new AESA APG-79 radars to be installed in the super hornets is interesting. As the article points out, “All...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2006, 11:51
Replies: 67
Views: 9,407
Posted By W800i

I dont disagree with your central premise that...

I dont disagree with your central premise that complex software integration tasks are prone to difficulties. The F-22's software problems are a case in point. The Americans have essentially the money...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2006, 04:44
Replies: 67
Views: 9,407
Posted By W800i

http://www.afa.org/magazine/jan2006/0106edit.asp ...

http://www.afa.org/magazine/jan2006/0106edit.asp

This link is to the US Air force association. The prediction at the end of the article is that the planned USAF buy of F-35's will be cut. The QDR...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jan 2006, 10:09
Replies: 67
Views: 9,407
Posted By W800i

This is an excerpt of an interview with Dr...

This is an excerpt of an interview with Dr Stephen Gumley, CEO of the DMO. The full transcript is at
http://www.yaffa.com.au/defence/current/source.htm


ADM: Which projects keep you awake at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jan 2006, 03:49
Replies: 70
Views: 10,599
Posted By W800i

From the front page of this weeks Adelaide...

From the front page of this weeks Adelaide Independent Weekly.
"Continuing blunders on the ground at Adelaide airport"

"Qantaslink aircraft using Adelaides trouble plagued new terminal are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jan 2006, 06:05
Replies: 67
Views: 9,407
Posted By W800i

Re: F22 Raptor V's F35 Joint Strike Fighter

As Bobster points out there are other options in the market place in the short term instead of the F-35. As I have said before I am not qualified to say whether the F-35 will or wont be a success....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2006, 10:30
Replies: 67
Views: 9,407
Posted By W800i

Re: F22 Raptor V's F35 Joint Strike Fighter

Replacing the 12 C-130H herky birds would seem to me to be a sensible idea, considering their various ages and conditions. The J model line was apparently nearly shut down recently thus Lockheed...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2006, 12:51
Replies: 67
Views: 9,407
Posted By W800i

Re: F22 Raptor V's F35 Joint Strike Fighter

I like MAGOODOTCOMS suggestion.
The RAAF having an electronic attack capability with 4 G model Super Hornets would be interesting
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Jan 2006, 12:55
Replies: 14
Views: 3,442
Posted By W800i

Re: Strange large freighter (?) over Adelaide, South Aust

Hi, I was on duty at Adelaide airport in late December. I saw a RAAF 707 land one early Saturday evening late in Decemebr, I cant remember the date. I would say this is what you saw. The old 707's...
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