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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2024, 04:18
Replies: 142
Views: 33,847
Posted By LookinDown

Possibilities

Accidents are rarely the result of a single threat or error but an accumulation.
Just surmising about the possibility of an adverse negative G reaction following something like a bird strike or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2017, 00:22
Replies: 1,039
Views: 815,626
Posted By LookinDown

For a longtime I've recommended Curtis. However...

For a longtime I've recommended Curtis. However received recent feedback about very poor service when making bookings at their office and on arrival for bookings on several occasions. i hope this...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Feb 2015, 09:26
Replies: 31
Views: 8,449
Posted By LookinDown

No Av...the issue is multitasking by us seniors. ...

No Av...the issue is multitasking by us seniors.
You need to still be able to remember what you were going to say while at the same time picking your nose.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2015, 09:44
Replies: 310
Views: 186,202
Posted By LookinDown

Whether going the Being route or the Airbus...

Whether going the Being route or the Airbus route, airframe consistency with its accompanying cost reductions and efficiency gains in crewing, training, engineering and just about every other area...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jan 2015, 09:36
Replies: 52
Views: 19,673
Posted By LookinDown

Arkaroola, early morning or late afternoon when...

Arkaroola, early morning or late afternoon when the sun is low.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2015, 09:01
Replies: 21
Views: 11,655
Posted By LookinDown

Similarly, as has been called previously on your...

Similarly, as has been called previously on your posts Hole..BS.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2015, 20:54
Replies: 27
Views: 5,112
Posted By LookinDown

Hi Michael, Although it might seem that...

Hi Michael,
Although it might seem that starting your flying training as soon as possible is the quickest way to becoming a commercial pilot, this often isn't the case, especially if you plan on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Dec 2014, 09:35
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,722,466
Posted By LookinDown

Well that's interesting. This thread is...

Well that's interesting.

This thread is going to continue for decades!

Or perhaps it will be a never ending story?? These have lots of fanciful tales, mystical events, sorcery, witchery, evil...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Nov 2014, 09:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,297
Posted By LookinDown

Alternatively, go to Gliding Australia for...

Alternatively, go to Gliding Australia for soaring and sailplane pilots (http://glidingaustralia.org/)
Second tab across drop down menu brings up 'Find A Club'. Nominate the State, click on the club...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Nov 2014, 09:18
Replies: 154
Views: 66,081
Posted By LookinDown

Likewise. The track record speaks for itself. ...

Likewise.
The track record speaks for itself.
Honestly can't recall a single 'clever' management decision that hasn't either failed, stalled or been rescinded for many years, but happy to be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Oct 2014, 11:45
Replies: 57
Views: 14,012
Posted By LookinDown

Thank you Dr for posting a little badly needed...

Thank you Dr for posting a little badly needed balance in this thread. Your positive experiences and anecdotes are as valid anyone else's and are typical of many.

Somewhat surprisingly despite the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2014, 23:55
Replies: 13
Views: 2,359
Posted By LookinDown

Thanks All! Will definitely take a fistful of...

Thanks All!
Will definitely take a fistful of $10 notes, give Janet in the coffee shop a kiss and make my passes at Mendindee higher than 6'.
Only ever flown over Mendindee a couple of times at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2014, 21:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,359
Posted By LookinDown

BHI Landing Fees

Hi All,
Is anyone able to advise me of the landing fees at Broken Hill and also what the Mendindee strip is like at the moment?
Thanks in Advance
LD
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2014, 10:35
Replies: 91
Views: 31,335
Posted By LookinDown

Oh dear, Poppy, Are you really criticising...

Oh dear, Poppy,
Are you really criticising employees for taking LWOP?? It is important to spell out what those letters do stand for especially the 'W'.
Good grief man can't you imagine the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2014, 11:02
Replies: 505
Views: 232,249
Posted By LookinDown

I agree whole heartedly with you Snuggles. ...

I agree whole heartedly with you Snuggles.
Bureaucrats thrive on 'nice' paperwork and drown in 'negative' paperwork. The latter is the only thing that they react meaningfully to.
Tightening the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jun 2014, 10:36
Replies: 986
Views: 326,879
Posted By LookinDown

ahab.... and their total training. LD

ahab....
and their total training.
LD
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2014, 22:41
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,722,466
Posted By LookinDown

This was uncalled for and demeaning to all who...

This was uncalled for and demeaning to all who post here.
It does you no credit whatsoever 744 along with the vast majority of your previous posts.
LD
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2014, 09:55
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,722,466
Posted By LookinDown

More for Gaunty

Firstly, thank you for your personal and professional background. It sheds some light on your perspective in your original comments which didn’t have a lot of detail. Congratulations on your life...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2014, 09:25
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,722,466
Posted By LookinDown

For Gaunty....

THE WORKING POOR Working poor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_poor)

The working poor are working people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Feb 2014, 08:21
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,722,466
Posted By LookinDown

601,774 views to this thread!

Wow! That really says something about just how many people see this situation as of major importance when there are over 600 000 views of it on one forum alone.

But then again....it could just be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2014, 09:01
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,722,466
Posted By LookinDown

Media Bias

SOPS,
I believe the media still a has a way to go towards balanced reporting in this area.
Tonight's 6pm News had a feel good item on a Jetstar father and son flying together up front.
A sceptic...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th May 2013, 11:41
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,249,519
Posted By LookinDown

http://www.pprune.org/<a...

http://www.pprune.org/<a href=http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/LookingDownAlways/media/2005_zps9a4968c3.jpg.html...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th May 2013, 11:36
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,249,519
Posted By LookinDown

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/LookingDo...

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r735/LookingDownAlways
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2013, 11:13
Replies: 84
Views: 26,493
Posted By LookinDown

JG I was supporting ampclamp's post that you...

JG
I was supporting ampclamp's post that you wont do better with either side of the political fence when it comes to aviation.

I've had acknowledgments of my contact at the very least on other...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th May 2013, 11:26
Replies: 84
Views: 26,493
Posted By LookinDown

Griffin, I emailed my major fears re QF's...

Griffin,
I emailed my major fears re QF's future to my Federal MP last year.
After a week or so of no response I rang his office. Spoke with one of his staff who checked and confirmed that yes...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th May 2013, 11:28
Replies: 36
Views: 4,978
Posted By LookinDown

I'm no lawyer Creamy. I'm not even a bush...

I'm no lawyer Creamy.
I'm not even a bush lawyer but i think the statement is simply saying that there is no protection against criminal or negligent actions or behaviour.
Not only can a risk...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th May 2013, 09:07
Replies: 36
Views: 4,978
Posted By LookinDown

This summary of recreational activity risks,...

This summary of recreational activity risks, warnings and waivers for the NSW Civil Liability Act is well worth a look through. Remember this applies only to NSW.

It explains the difference...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2013, 22:15
Replies: 36
Views: 4,978
Posted By LookinDown

Good. It looks like we are in agreement in that...

Good. It looks like we are in agreement in that the specific level of risk is virtually unquantifiable, and certainly in terms of anything meaningful to the layman.

"The suggesting that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2013, 11:51
Replies: 36
Views: 4,978
Posted By LookinDown

Creamy, If you take your point to its logical...

Creamy,
If you take your point to its logical conclusion, every risky activity would need to be quantified prior to any individual accepting participation.

The problem is just how you go about...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Apr 2013, 07:48
Replies: 84
Views: 26,493
Posted By LookinDown

It could be that this is an example of the...

It could be that this is an example of the thread's core topic.
Who cares? I do!
LD
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2013, 08:01
Replies: 63
Views: 19,604
Posted By LookinDown

Wrongwayround has it right wayaround...bullying...

Wrongwayround has it right wayaround...bullying is as present in aviation as it is in any other industry.

There is no less of it in the private sector than in the public sector. The difference is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jan 2013, 09:40
Replies: 25
Views: 11,101
Posted By LookinDown

That's exactly the point ZB! An effective...

That's exactly the point ZB!

An effective management doesn't conduct IR based on what happened ten or even five years ago. That time span may well be fifty years for its relevance to the current...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2013, 08:55
Replies: 19
Views: 4,444
Posted By LookinDown

Who was it that said.... "never fly the A model...

Who was it that said....
"never fly the A model of anything!"?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2013, 09:57
Replies: 25
Views: 11,101
Posted By LookinDown

ZB, You conveniently left out a few salient...

ZB,
You conveniently left out a few salient words in your quote...

QF: "we need to change the way we do things. We need to cut labor and we need to lower everyone but management's salaries if we...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jan 2013, 10:07
Replies: 58
Views: 8,255
Posted By LookinDown

Hi All, I dont think what I'm going to...

Hi All,
I dont think what I'm going to recommend is thread drift but rather follow on to a couple of recent posts from Aroa and Tosser that mentioned aspects of glider training can be very useful in...
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