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Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2018, 04:46
Replies: 37
Views: 27,613
Posted By Old 'Un

If not "terrorism", then at least "reckless...

If not "terrorism", then at least "reckless endangerment" or something similar.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jun 2016, 09:20
Replies: 39
Views: 10,783
Posted By Old 'Un

Aerostatic Yep, driverless units were used in...

Aerostatic Yep, driverless units were used in NZCH some time ago. Come to think of it, I don't recall seeing any around lately. Don't get to see that part of the operation much these days, but have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2015, 10:04
Replies: 25
Views: 10,227
Posted By Old 'Un

I just hope that this or other curfews don't, one...

I just hope that this or other curfews don't, one day, end in tears with some poor souls at the pointy end making decisions to avoid breaking curfew and paying the ultimate price.

Even the thought...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2015, 08:42
Replies: 6
Views: 3,889
Posted By Old 'Un

Ouch!

I saw the aftermath and it looked rather nasty. Word from around the hanger is many $$$ and two years plus. If so, there goes a display at Omaka 2017 :{

Here's hoping the damage isn't as bad as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2013, 08:32
Replies: 66
Views: 24,218
Posted By Old 'Un

Having flown into and out of WLG in my younger...

Having flown into and out of WLG in my younger years and knowing the area quite well, any extension would have to be into Evans Bay, purely from a cost basis. To extend at the other end would be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jul 2013, 08:05
Replies: 28
Views: 10,375
Posted By Old 'Un

John Tulla Don't look now, but I think...

John Tulla

Don't look now, but I think "they" have removed the Morse keys already... :uhoh:

Le Vieux
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jun 2013, 23:08
Replies: 36
Views: 10,546
Posted By Old 'Un

EWL, thanks for that insider info. It clarifies...

EWL, thanks for that insider info. It clarifies for me how FF works. Very interesting the GST comparison. That seems to be a peephole into a system that confounds many.

All the best to those at...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2013, 23:30
Replies: 34
Views: 19,186
Posted By Old 'Un

Yes they do! I was in there the other day.... ...

Yes they do! I was in there the other day....

No, wait. Those were solar garden lights. Sorry..

(But they do look similar :})

Le Vieux
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd May 2013, 08:57
Replies: 13
Views: 9,159
Posted By Old 'Un

rjtjrt, the Vette story re the lost lightie was...

rjtjrt, the Vette story re the lost lightie was done in:



That info courtesy Wikipedia. The reference then goes on to list a string of changes/inaccuracies in the story as it was presented in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jan 2013, 08:22
Replies: 61
Views: 12,275
Posted By Old 'Un

Okay Rev, you win. I guess I shouldn't believe...

Okay Rev, you win. I guess I shouldn't believe everything I'm told, even if it did come from a senior captain, now retired.

Far too trusting, you see...

Le Vieux
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jan 2013, 21:32
Replies: 61
Views: 12,275
Posted By Old 'Un

Checking BPs at the a/c has been SOP in NZ...

Checking BPs at the a/c has been SOP in NZ forever. Many instances op pax distractedly trying to board wrong a/c. Even cc checks can be wrong occasionally.

A 'famous' case:

LAX, never the most...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Nov 2012, 10:08
Replies: 1
Views: 2,470
Posted By Old 'Un

Amen to that. AIr NZ must dread 28 November....

Amen to that.

AIr NZ must dread 28 November. Remember also 1979?

RIP all.

Le Vieux
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Nov 2012, 10:01
Replies: 41
Views: 7,804
Posted By Old 'Un

A well-known New Zealand entertainer must be...

A well-known New Zealand entertainer must be running the airline folk ragged. His real name is Allen Stevenson, which is what is on his passport, which also contains the line: "also known as STEVE...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2012, 09:14
Replies: 10
Views: 5,203
Posted By Old 'Un

Can confirm wheels off to wheels on, assuming a...

Can confirm wheels off to wheels on, assuming a nice, straight in to 34 at Wgtn having departed Chch 02, is usually 28 - 32 mins. Block to block is 45 - 50 mins depending on time of day and runways...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Oct 2012, 22:40
Replies: 59
Views: 19,168
Posted By Old 'Un

Probably couldn't find a LAME... all been...

Probably couldn't find a LAME... all been outsourced, y'know.
Forum: Questions
5th Aug 2012, 10:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,372
Posted By Old 'Un

Hi df, Some good advice from others in...

Hi df,

Some good advice from others in response to your question.

As a trainer, one of the lines I use when someone says "This might be a stupid question..." is:

"The only stupid question is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2012, 08:18
Replies: 23
Views: 11,311
Posted By Old 'Un

Ah, the Screaming Pencil about to pass into the...

Ah, the Screaming Pencil about to pass into the history books in NZ. I remember seeing ZK-BXA all clean and fresh AND NEW when it arrived. Was peripherally involved with the commissioning of one of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Jun 2012, 00:15
Replies: 21
Views: 5,092
Posted By Old 'Un

Had a silly situation not too long ago where a...

Had a silly situation not too long ago where a well-known performer travelling under his stage name (passport in that name even) was challenged at the country of arrival. His passport (unusually)...
Forum: Questions
21st Jun 2012, 23:57
Replies: 17
Views: 4,079
Posted By Old 'Un

I was involved with CC training some time back,...

I was involved with CC training some time back, but remember that the evac "procedure" begins when pax are being allocated seats. Stable-looking (?), fit, healthy, 'sensible' pax are often selected...
Forum: Questions
21st Jun 2012, 22:57
Replies: 31
Views: 9,822
Posted By Old 'Un

Where's 'reverse' on this thing?

Okay, looks promising, Limitations on weight, etc. not withstanding.

So how and where do they intend attaching the reversing mirrors?

(Just joking really, as I'm guessing a ground marshaller...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Apr 2012, 05:52
Replies: 27
Views: 3,699
Posted By Old 'Un

Thanks folks, that clarifies the situation for...

Thanks folks, that clarifies the situation for me.

Lest we forget.

Le Vieux
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Apr 2012, 22:57
Replies: 27
Views: 3,699
Posted By Old 'Un

Protocol

This raises the question: What is the protocol for descendants of service personnel wearing service medals at an official event (such as Dawn Service)?

My nephew holds the medals awarded to my...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2012, 23:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,842
Posted By Old 'Un

Worth checking this out with your dentist or...

Worth checking this out with your dentist or medico. Even better, talk with a aviation medic. Ask around - you'll find one. The issue would be ringing alarm bells if it were me. It may or may not be...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2012, 23:31
Replies: 32
Views: 9,233
Posted By Old 'Un

A pat on the back used to suffice, a little low...

A pat on the back used to suffice, a little low and a little hard. Wait.. That's not PC now, is it? Illegal in NZ now in fact. There goes the neighbourhood.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Apr 2012, 23:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,203
Posted By Old 'Un

Unfortunately a path to the future, sorry to say....

Unfortunately a path to the future, sorry to say. Many airlines are finding that the 'carry-on bag' allowance, as opposed to the checked bag, is being abused by passengers. I have seen pax trying to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2012, 03:29
Replies: 124
Views: 38,630
Posted By Old 'Un

b_star, bit of a difference between $12K and $1M....

b_star, bit of a difference between $12K and $1M. However the principle of operating curfews at airports that have been around Moses played for the Angels' XI bugs me.

Wellington was built way...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jan 2012, 08:31
Replies: 8
Views: 2,431
Posted By Old 'Un

G&T: Been there too, huh? Le Vieux

G&T: Been there too, huh?

Le Vieux
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jan 2012, 08:10
Replies: 34
Views: 5,828
Posted By Old 'Un

FWIW

I've had 4 GAs as SLF (and a few as the PIC in lighties). It's always interesting to observe the reactions from the other pax. These range from sheer terror to absolute disregard. I'm sure that the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
6th Jan 2012, 09:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,431
Posted By Old 'Un

Peter47 That's quite a weather diversion....

Peter47

That's quite a weather diversion. Had a longer one flying LHR-HKG of over 7 hours.

A bit of cheating I know. Truth is our flight was delayed by not one but two typhoons hitting Hong...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2011, 00:49
Replies: 26
Views: 5,764
Posted By Old 'Un

...and all the while those who would attempt to...

...and all the while those who would attempt to harm us (not fond of the word "terrorist" - too narrow a meaning) are rolling around, laughing.

"Them" - 1; Us - 0 (and it was an "own" goal)
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2011, 10:00
Replies: 22
Views: 4,253
Posted By Old 'Un

Ozziekiwi: NCJ if TV1 was showing the correct a/c...

Ozziekiwi: NCJ if TV1 was showing the correct a/c in the hanger in their 6pm news tonight. I'm a bit suspicious, as the footage shows the starboard engine with the covers removed. Didn't an earlier...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th May 2011, 02:36
Replies: 38
Views: 6,893
Posted By Old 'Un

Thanks, RReds. Your observation gives me a clue...

Thanks, RReds. Your observation gives me a clue as to what may have happened. I'll keep quiet until the official report(s) come through.

Not a pleasant experience though, even for a seasoned...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th May 2011, 01:58
Replies: 38
Views: 6,893
Posted By Old 'Un

Air NZ 737 donk goes pop

It had to happen sooner or later. A 737 en route AKL - WLG lost an engine and diverted to HLZ, landing safely (as we would expect. right?) and as reported in Stuff. Here's the link:

Plane makes...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Oct 2010, 22:13
Replies: 24
Views: 5,548
Posted By Old 'Un

It was my pleasure, over a couple of decades, to...

It was my pleasure, over a couple of decades, to interact with some of the top names in the entertainment industry. No name-dropping, but those who are REALLY famous (a household name) are generally...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Sep 2010, 05:35
Replies: 79
Views: 10,381
Posted By Old 'Un

In my 61 years, give or take a week or two, as...

In my 61 years, give or take a week or two, as SLF, I've only had one GA, and that was a double.

A squally,westerly day across the country, flying Wellington to Whanganui in an F27 (yeah, a...
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