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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2017, 19:12
Replies: 23
Views: 5,026
Posted By plucka

Aero Advance in South Australia offer TW endos in...

Aero Advance in South Australia offer TW endos in a Cessna 185.
Check out aeroadvance.com.au
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2015, 19:38
Replies: 60
Views: 19,959
Posted By plucka

Totally agree with the 'stall position, stick...

Totally agree with the 'stall position, stick position' concept.
In fact I think, if Angle of Attack instead of Pitch, was taught as the 'Primary' effect of the elevator, everyone would have a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Nov 2015, 02:34
Replies: 27
Views: 5,701
Posted By plucka

Marlborough aero club has a 180 in their line up.

Marlborough aero club has a 180 in their line up.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2015, 09:13
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By plucka

Thanks 27/09. That makes sense, I found some of...

Thanks 27/09. That makes sense, I found some of the replies to this thread extraordinary..... Hence the questions👍
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2015, 08:24
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By plucka

We run a minimum 35 hour course that usually...

We run a minimum 35 hour course that usually takes between 2 and 3 weeks (weather depending). We get 7 days trading on the fuel so we charge half up front and the other half on completion. i don't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2015, 08:13
Replies: 16
Views: 2,905
Posted By plucka

I am an instructor and provide specialised...

I am an instructor and provide specialised aviation training in a specific field,
Could someone please explain to me what's wrong with paying up front....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Sep 2015, 09:55
Replies: 82
Views: 20,812
Posted By plucka

I have been issued with an aerial application...

I have been issued with an aerial application flight instructor rating post part 61. (I believe I am the only person in Australia that has). I work part time for an approved part 141 Ag flying...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2015, 09:54
Replies: 106
Views: 30,350
Posted By plucka

Cheers Andy. Thanks for the replies. ...

Cheers Andy.
Thanks for the replies.
Unethical to advertise here but feel free to PM me if anyone is looking for some 185 time to make their resume stand out from the masses.

Cheers:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2015, 08:33
Replies: 106
Views: 30,350
Posted By plucka

Disappointing, but I'm sure fair points. I am...

Disappointing, but I'm sure fair points.
I am actually waiting for our beloved regulator to approve me as an Ag. Instructor (even though they have already approved the 141 school, the syllabus and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2015, 07:43
Replies: 106
Views: 30,350
Posted By plucka

G'Day Andy (and the other employers on here), I...

G'Day Andy (and the other employers on here),
I haven't seen your Ad so I'm not sure of your prerequisites, (past the job hunting stage now), however I have met quite a few people looking for their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Apr 2015, 07:21
Replies: 10
Views: 6,125
Posted By plucka

Hey Waikato Lad. It's a nonsense since the...

Hey Waikato Lad.
It's a nonsense since the introduction of Part 61:ugh:
I take it you have a part 61 Low Level Rating LL-A?
If you find the answer to your question on the Mustering endorsement can...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Mar 2015, 09:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,170
Posted By plucka

Good luck Aldinga. Great little field with...

Good luck Aldinga.
Great little field with quality training and a great atmosphere. Very welcoming to visitors too.
Hope you get the opportunity to tell them all to GET FU*KED!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Feb 2015, 02:52
Replies: 12
Views: 8,122
Posted By plucka

Visualontop, if Ag is where you want to go I...

Visualontop, if Ag is where you want to go I would be heading there now. You could have 5000hrs survey flying but you will still have to start at the bottom in Ag, i.e. Loader/mixer. The pay can be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2015, 04:13
Replies: 15
Views: 7,179
Posted By plucka

Hey Seneca 208. Why can't they log it as PIC time...

Hey Seneca 208. Why can't they log it as PIC time with a 'safety pilot' on board til they meet the company requirements? Will be easier and cheaper to make a small change to your ops manual than get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2015, 00:32
Replies: 15
Views: 7,179
Posted By plucka

I was informed that the right hand seat pilot can...

I was informed that the right hand seat pilot can be a 'safety pilot' however the left hand seat pilot is PIC and obviously needs all the relevant qualifications. If it's for the purpose of a check...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2015, 03:46
Replies: 20
Views: 8,750
Posted By plucka

As mentioned on another post there is a Cessna...

As mentioned on another post there is a Cessna 185 for hire in South Australia. If you want a unique resume this may be of interest to you. Search for 'Aero Advance' on facebook for the details, or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2015, 09:17
Replies: 20
Views: 6,570
Posted By plucka

'Sharp aviation services' (Google it) will be...

'Sharp aviation services' (Google it) will be offering Ag. training and fire bombing endorsement training this year. Also I saw a facebook page offering this type of training. Search for 'Aero...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Jan 2015, 00:20
Replies: 10
Views: 3,999
Posted By plucka

There is a 185 for hire in South Australia if you...

There is a 185 for hire in South Australia if you have a tailwheel endorsement.
185 time probably looks better in your log book than 206 time to many potential employers. Search for 'Aero Advance'...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Dec 2014, 08:32
Replies: 24
Views: 4,015
Posted By plucka

Scroogee, The NZCAA is miles ahead of...

Scroogee,
The NZCAA is miles ahead of Australia. If CAsA didn't combine the best bits of NZ CAA and FAA and call it 'part 61' we would be in a better place. Pick one and run with it, don't try and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2014, 08:28
Replies: 20
Views: 18,181
Posted By plucka

Good one Tee Emm, that's bloody funny!! ...

Good one Tee Emm, that's bloody funny!!


Where are these competent instructors you speak of these days. No offence intended to the instructors of today but how many of them have any true low...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2014, 07:40
Replies: 55
Views: 7,724
Posted By plucka

Or had a 67F engine, Super Cecil.

Or had a 67F engine, Super Cecil.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2014, 07:34
Replies: 71
Views: 28,617
Posted By plucka

Thumbs up Very good and well presented points there...

Very good and well presented points there horatio. Flying a C206 maybe thought of by many as an entry level job, but the employer still wants the best person they can get to fill that position.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2014, 00:26
Replies: 172
Views: 17,739
Posted By plucka

I regularly conduct Ag operations in amongst them...

I regularly conduct Ag operations in amongst them while they are turning and I haven't experienced anything that I would describe as turbulence. The most dangerous part of any wind farm to a pilot is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Aug 2014, 23:45
Replies: 33
Views: 32,336
Posted By plucka

The plane I fly has airbags on the shoulder...

The plane I fly has airbags on the shoulder straps of the harness. I have wondered in an accident, if they deployed what sort of damage they would do to my arms and shoulders. I presume it would be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2013, 07:56
Replies: 41
Views: 7,355
Posted By plucka

South Australia. Talking to a couple of Crane...

South Australia.
Talking to a couple of Crane pilots who fight fires all year round in each hemisphere, they believe it is the best system they have ever seen.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2013, 07:15
Replies: 41
Views: 7,355
Posted By plucka

Trojan, your memory deserts you I am afraid. I...

Trojan, your memory deserts you I am afraid. I fly a SEAT (single engine air tanker) AT802 to be exact. With an airstrip within 5 miles from the fire ground I have delivered 30000 ltrs to the fire...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2013, 22:35
Replies: 82
Views: 28,025
Posted By plucka

601, seems a little strange doesn't it? I know...

601, seems a little strange doesn't it? I know the 802 has a spar life of 20000hrs if it only does bombing work. If you do Ag work as well, the spar life is reduced to 9000hrs.... I guess the theory...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jul 2011, 23:30
Replies: 15
Views: 3,141
Posted By plucka

On Sunday give me a radial, Beaver would be good,...

On Sunday give me a radial, Beaver would be good, fill it up with mates and trundle down the coast at 500' listening to the 985 purring along, or better still give me a Harvard so I can take the bar...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Jul 2011, 22:54
Replies: 24
Views: 3,391
Posted By plucka

Garmin 495 if you can afford it or a secondhand...

Garmin 495 if you can afford it or a secondhand 296, which is the preceding model but just as good, if the pennies are tight.
Don't you need 3G coverage to run ozrunways? Not often available in...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Jul 2011, 05:29
Replies: 79
Views: 29,699
Posted By plucka

As an Ag pilot I always lift the flaps on...

As an Ag pilot I always lift the flaps on touchdown or slightly before. Alot of the strips we work off 'going around' is not an option. By lifting the flaps this ensures minimal float, it also gets...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jul 2011, 05:09
Replies: 249
Views: 40,837
Posted By plucka

'The Rogue Pilot.' Forgotten the author tho

'The Rogue Pilot.' Forgotten the author tho
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2011, 23:21
Replies: 76
Views: 11,039
Posted By plucka

What Next, I hope you don't do any instructing...

What Next,
I hope you don't do any instructing on tail draggers, if you do I think you will soon change your opinion.
All singles should touch down as slow as possible.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jul 2011, 09:48
Replies: 114
Views: 46,137
Posted By plucka

Hey Osmosis, at least there's no bald spot....you...

Hey Osmosis, at least there's no bald spot....you must wear a Gallet, not an Alpha aye....?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jul 2011, 05:30
Replies: 114
Views: 46,137
Posted By plucka

Interesting stories, obviously coming from a...

Interesting stories, obviously coming from a wealth of experience. But to those people watching this thread and to all the guys who PM'd me for more information who are wondering about Ag, don't be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jul 2011, 12:23
Replies: 114
Views: 46,137
Posted By plucka

Hey Binghi, The flying training is 40hrs...

Hey Binghi,

The flying training is 40hrs comprised of both dual and solo. Some training places have dual controlled Ag planes, some use 180s and 185s for the dual and a single seat Ag plane for...
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