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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2024, 19:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,258
Posted By scroogee

SCPL has gone. C Cat still exists. With...

SCPL has gone. C Cat still exists.

With your experience it’s possibly easier to do a licence conversion, though (I think) you’ll need to hold valid medical and licence documents from the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2021, 21:45
Replies: 73
Views: 13,012
Posted By scroogee

Yes, the big break has not helped but most...

Yes, the big break has not helped but most replies have ignored this part:



This isn't good. Constantly changing instructors isn't acceptable (see below) and It's their job to set the goals...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Aug 2021, 10:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,130
Posted By scroogee

Years ago I'm sure I saw an article/study that...

Years ago I'm sure I saw an article/study that showed most pilots fell on the spectrum, so if you have some of the traits then you'll fit right in.

Beyond that, declaring that 'some womble at...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2021, 17:14
Replies: 15
Views: 5,533
Posted By scroogee

Are the markers 1/3 and 2/3? Which may tie in...

Are the markers 1/3 and 2/3? Which may tie in with flap position.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2019, 20:20
Replies: 22
Views: 5,535
Posted By scroogee

Not light aircraft but larger turbo prop and jet...

Not light aircraft but larger turbo prop and jet aircraft and a lot of night flying- seen it many times (guessing at 50+ events), no lightning strikes nor noticeable effects beyond radio static.
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Mar 2019, 22:09
Replies: 12
Views: 4,414
Posted By scroogee

Using Uplinkers' ZFW info but with a pressure...

Using Uplinkers' ZFW info but with a pressure altitude of 6000', dry runway, OAT of 26 degrees C, no wind and TO flap 5, 23.5K engines, gives a MTOW at 54,000kg (Climb limit of 55,600kg), so payload...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Mar 2019, 06:30
Replies: 12
Views: 4,414
Posted By scroogee

Airwork in New Zealand use 737-400 freighters

Airwork in New Zealand use 737-400 freighters
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Jul 2018, 07:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,462
Posted By scroogee

Convair 580's had a fuselage area in-line with...

Convair 580's had a fuselage area in-line with the RH prop that had an attached shield to protect against impact damage. I assume ice as well as FOD. It can be seen in photo's if one looks carefully....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2017, 21:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,330
Posted By scroogee

A first right of refusal clause and a clause...

A first right of refusal clause and a clause about agreeing to new members are probably good ideas.

Depending on the aircraft you can also set a minimum number of hours at a fixed rate per member...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2017, 07:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,330
Posted By scroogee

Put a life on it- review after 5 years, mandatory...

Put a life on it- review after 5 years, mandatory sell at 10 years. Those that want to remain can buy back in etc.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2017, 08:20
Replies: 60
Views: 15,869
Posted By scroogee

No comment on Amelia but apparently photobucket...

No comment on Amelia but apparently photobucket have changed their terms so linking photo's to 3rd party sites is restricted to paid subscribers.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Nov 2015, 00:32
Replies: 4
Views: 3,972
Posted By scroogee

lilflyboy- which owner was involved in your time?

lilflyboy- which owner was involved in your time?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th May 2015, 02:42
Replies: 16
Views: 14,684
Posted By scroogee

Significant works program in play at CH at the...

Significant works program in play at CH at the moment and for next 18 months or so. 02/20 often operate as reduced length, which may influence runway use/choice.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Apr 2015, 22:15
Replies: 16
Views: 4,399
Posted By scroogee

wantobe- a BFR is required every 2 years, as an...

wantobe- a BFR is required every 2 years, as an instructor your BFR would last for 2 years from the date of last renewal, you couldn't instruct but your BFR would be valid for the 2nd year.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2015, 23:06
Replies: 2
Views: 2,929
Posted By scroogee

Answers from memory, you could email ASL directly...

Answers from memory, you could email ASL directly with these and they'd probably answer them.

250 hours in aeroplanes as PIC including 100 hours of cross-country navigation of which 25 hours is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jan 2015, 08:10
Replies: 137
Views: 28,316
Posted By scroogee

"Particularly given the size and shape of NZ,...

"Particularly given the size and shape of NZ, where is is a bit hard to get lost." and yet people still manage it. We've also got or share of 'missing' aircraft- there's plenty of bush, forest,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2015, 20:57
Replies: 137
Views: 28,316
Posted By scroogee

Though I believe there is some tolerance in the...

Though I believe there is some tolerance in the NZ rules allowing the compass swing (and some other checks) to be deferred for a defined period of time to align with other mandatory maintenance.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2015, 01:19
Replies: 11
Views: 4,032
Posted By scroogee

Latest reports have them all landing onshore-...

Latest reports have them all landing onshore- pilot out last and into a blackberry bush confirmed, ejector seat NOT confirmed.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Dec 2014, 07:24
Replies: 24
Views: 3,975
Posted By scroogee

Fark no, the rules aren't too bad (by what I read...

Fark no, the rules aren't too bad (by what I read on here) but we've got similar monkeys doing their best to destroy (general) aviation (see our medical fees and whatever other fees they can come up...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd May 2014, 09:15
Replies: 8
Views: 4,063
Posted By scroogee

Still going, but slower by the sounds of it. I...

Still going, but slower by the sounds of it. I know of one interviewed last year and starting Mt Cook in the near future and of 2 others awaiting Air Nelson start dates (I think they interviewed...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd May 2014, 09:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,696
Posted By scroogee

You sure about that MDA? So anyone can go...

You sure about that MDA?

So anyone can go to security and so long as they don't have anything pointy they'll be allowed through?

Or: everyone is checked for a boarding pass, because if you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th May 2014, 21:36
Replies: 37
Views: 5,044
Posted By scroogee

"C152, full aft column, full power .. why...

"C152, full aft column, full power

.. why would you be doing that sort of thing ?"

"Quote:
C152, full aft column, full power

.. why would you be doing that sort of thing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th May 2014, 09:10
Replies: 37
Views: 5,044
Posted By scroogee

Nothing in the NZ rules about minimum altitudes...

Nothing in the NZ rules about minimum altitudes for stalling or recovery. We used 2500' for most exercises where I was.

I had one pre-solo student put me into a RH spin onset at at 2500' (C152,...
Forum: Canada
10th May 2014, 01:08
Replies: 63
Views: 22,285
Posted By scroogee

Australian GST is 10% and New Zealand has 15%. NZ...

Australian GST is 10% and New Zealand has 15%. NZ also charges GST on petrol tax (does Australia?). The top tax rate in Australia is fairly high and in NZ is 33%.

Not that a lowest rung CPL in...
Forum: Canada
10th May 2014, 00:57
Replies: 63
Views: 22,285
Posted By scroogee

GST on petrol tax is not unique to Canada, good...

GST on petrol tax is not unique to Canada, good old New Zealand does it too.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2014, 01:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,665
Posted By scroogee

Sad as it is, be thankful your employer...

Sad as it is, be thankful your employer recognises the fact you are a full time employee and actually pays minimum wage. Many employers would call you 'part-time', 'casual' or a 'contractor', but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2014, 23:39
Replies: 58
Views: 13,190
Posted By scroogee

Seeing as this is near the top again, I'll add...

Seeing as this is near the top again, I'll add though that we did peroidicaly get an instructor who's flights were a little bit too long or who's students seemed to take a while longer than the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2014, 21:53
Replies: 17
Views: 2,774
Posted By scroogee

Devons/Doves had reversing originally but I...

Devons/Doves had reversing originally but I believe due to a few assymetric deplyment issues it was disabled on all aircraft.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2014, 19:27
Replies: 58
Views: 13,190
Posted By scroogee

In my case, not much. Most income came from being...

In my case, not much. Most income came from being flown in variously sized, approximately rectangular, flights about the airfield datum.

For the fun of it: in just over 1 year 16/11/99-26/11/00...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2014, 01:03
Replies: 58
Views: 13,190
Posted By scroogee

To answer an earlier question: yes NZ has a BFR...

To answer an earlier question: yes NZ has a BFR for licenced pilots (can also be done as part of an instructor/instrument etc renewal, if those are being done). Sounds much the same as an Australian...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Feb 2014, 06:45
Replies: 48
Views: 7,135
Posted By scroogee

You may also find the rules allow for a second AH...

You may also find the rules allow for a second AH (electrically drive if the primary is vacuum driven) so long as there is a balance ball incorporated somewhere, in lieu of the T&S. It might also...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jun 2013, 20:49
Replies: 23
Views: 4,675
Posted By scroogee

Way back to the original post: a common 'error'...

Way back to the original post: a common 'error' for CPL's under training we had was for them to plan and fly a route that was pilot friendly rather than commercially efficent- classic example was to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Feb 2013, 20:01
Replies: 13
Views: 1,651
Posted By scroogee

Yep, in NZ you do not require the ZK prefix if...

Yep, in NZ you do not require the ZK prefix if not flying internationally.

The aircraft are on the same registry but just don't carry the full markings.

They have to be added if the aircraft...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2013, 23:56
Replies: 23
Views: 3,545
Posted By scroogee

And pick up the duty free in NZ on arrival- no...

And pick up the duty free in NZ on arrival- no secuity hassle nor requirement to transfer at HKG, no time restraint and possibly cheaper- google the NZ auckland airport duty free shops for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2013, 06:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,390
Posted By scroogee

Don't you watch TV3 or listen to MoreFM Oakape?...

Don't you watch TV3 or listen to MoreFM Oakape? The show had some pretty serious sponsorship from Mediaworks who own those stations (actually like most of us you probably skip the ads by watching on...
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