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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd May 2017, 01:55
Replies: 30
Views: 6,265
Posted By Cloud Basher

FB, Use whatever apples you like. It was posted...

FB,
Use whatever apples you like. It was posted that if you want to land short use a Supercub. This lands well shorter and takes off shorter. That is all I was saying. :ok:

Cheers
CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd May 2017, 21:50
Replies: 30
Views: 6,265
Posted By Cloud Basher

I watched this happen at the Hunter Airshow at...

I watched this happen at the Hunter Airshow at maitland last year. He was coming in doing what these STOL blokes do, on the backside of the curve with power with very little margin above the stall,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2017, 00:44
Replies: 147
Views: 23,646
Posted By Cloud Basher

People are wondering why the cost of new GA...

People are wondering why the cost of new GA aircraft is so high.

When Cessna restarted the 172/182 and 206 production lines I was speaking with a Cessna US guy who came out with the first couple...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jul 2016, 03:18
Replies: 31
Views: 10,611
Posted By Cloud Basher

eckhard, That I cannot do. Private gig and I...

eckhard,
That I cannot do. Private gig and I have zero influence on who gets on and who doesn't. But if you are ever in Australia, the evening is on me!

Cheers
CB
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jul 2016, 22:18
Replies: 31
Views: 10,611
Posted By Cloud Basher

eckhard, Thank you very much for running the...

eckhard,
Thank you very much for running the numbers. They make for some very interesting figures. It is very much appreciated.

Cheers
CB
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2016, 23:57
Replies: 31
Views: 10,611
Posted By Cloud Basher

Not yet. Deal is not done. As I said I am after...

Not yet. Deal is not done. As I said I am after the possible and I have that now. Emails sent this morning to a few users. Will see what comes back.

Cheers
CB
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2016, 21:53
Replies: 31
Views: 10,611
Posted By Cloud Basher

eckhard, Thank you very much for the info. That...

eckhard,
Thank you very much for the info. That confirms it is possible so now to find a charter company/airline who may want to lend me their aeroplane!

Cheers
CB
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2016, 12:19
Replies: 31
Views: 10,611
Posted By Cloud Basher

atakacs, That was our original planning, but...

atakacs,
That was our original planning, but the task has grown now to significantly larger. Even so, long range cruise of the G650 is Mach 0.85 and that is with 8 pax only. Plus I don't believe...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2016, 11:04
Replies: 25
Views: 5,926
Posted By Cloud Basher

Squawk, He is hiring the aircraft. Cost of the...

Squawk,
He is hiring the aircraft. Cost of the trip is about $400,000, this is all on his website or maybe media releases I have seen. I do get your point. In fact I agree with you the easy part...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jul 2016, 10:30
Replies: 31
Views: 10,611
Posted By Cloud Basher

Will a 744 do Brisbane, Australia to New York Direct?

So a number of questions I am hoping that those who know for sure might be able to answer.

Assumptions:
50 passengers with 30kg of baggage
500 kg freight

Could a 747-400 fly from Brisbane to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jul 2016, 05:52
Replies: 25
Views: 5,926
Posted By Cloud Basher

Wow, so there is nothing special about an 18 year...

Wow, so there is nothing special about an 18 year old, flying solo around the world in a piston single aircraft? Yeah he may have a fully coupled and redundant GPS systems hooked to an autopilot...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2016, 08:09
Replies: 12
Views: 3,985
Posted By Cloud Basher

6/6 with both eyes, can be 6/9 in one eye I...

6/6 with both eyes, can be 6/9 in one eye I believe. Well thats what I have (unaided and after LASIK and IOL replacement) and I have had a Class 1 for 26 years.

Cheers
CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Jun 2016, 09:28
Replies: 53
Views: 9,965
Posted By Cloud Basher

What I fid amazing about the legislation that...

What I fid amazing about the legislation that bentley posted the link to is that; there is some good "advice" for newcomers or reminders for olds and bolds in that legislation, things to remember and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th May 2016, 09:30
Replies: 28
Views: 9,430
Posted By Cloud Basher

So go and spend $20K on a jet ski, use it every...

So go and spend $20K on a jet ski, use it every second weekend for 6 months of the year then once a month next summer and then be lucky to get it out once the following year. Sell it for $10K

Or...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2015, 07:51
Replies: 33
Views: 21,090
Posted By Cloud Basher

How many aircraft have flown under the Harbour bridge

I was talking with, of all people, my soon to be 12 year old daughter, about low flying and she asked "have you flown under the Harbour bridge?" To which I replied "no" and then she asked "has...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2015, 09:24
Replies: 3
Views: 4,447
Posted By Cloud Basher

Chin strap for Bose A20 or Lightspeed Zulu

I have not been able to find any, but I am wondering if anyone knows if you can get a chinstrap for Bose A20's or light speed Zulu's to stop them flying off ones head in negative G situations?
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2015, 08:45
Replies: 113
Views: 13,026
Posted By Cloud Basher

Of course it is. By virtue of having passed CAsA...

Of course it is. By virtue of having passed CAsA exams and being issued a licence; ergo we are approved!

End of story.:ugh::ugh::ugh:

Cheers
CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2015, 09:54
Replies: 45
Views: 7,364
Posted By Cloud Basher

gcafinal, I had to laugh when I read this. I...

gcafinal,
I had to laugh when I read this. I had this exact conversation yesterday with similarly minded individuals. We were playing "If i were king for a day". We came to the same conclusion. ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2015, 07:15
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,246,370
Posted By Cloud Basher

UL, Absolutely. Big difference between the...

UL,
Absolutely. Big difference between the Enigma, Garmin,Aspen, Dynon and the iPad. The iPad is a consumer product, aimed at sucking people in to update their iPhone, iPad, iwhatever, every two...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jun 2015, 02:23
Replies: 919
Views: 245,831
Posted By Cloud Basher

I don't think it matters because soon enough they...

I don't think it matters because soon enough they will use codes again, ones that you have to be gen Y to understand. Lol...

Cheers
CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2015, 06:06
Replies: 39
Views: 8,746
Posted By Cloud Basher

They just interviewed the pilot. "Complete...

They just interviewed the pilot.

"Complete engine failure at 3500ft, aimed for the swamp and put it down in the trees/river."

Cheers
CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2015, 06:01
Replies: 39
Views: 8,746
Posted By Cloud Basher

Aircraft down near Camden, Nattai NP

Just caught then of of a news flash. Aircraft down near Camden in Nattai NP. Aircraft ditched in the river, both pilot and pax ok and winched to safety by Air Ambulance Rescue Chopper.

Couldn't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Mar 2015, 21:20
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,246,370
Posted By Cloud Basher

Yesterday was a sensational day for committing...

Yesterday was a sensational day for committing aviation. So much so that I did it first thing in the morning by myself just going for a burn around Williamtown and second one the hour before sunset...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2015, 09:32
Replies: 24
Views: 7,049
Posted By Cloud Basher

Letters to the pollies do have an effect. The...

Letters to the pollies do have an effect. The basic metrics they use is that for every letter they receive that person represents 1000 votes (yes pretty much 1 in 1000 people will actually write to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2015, 09:47
Replies: 52
Views: 19,574
Posted By Cloud Basher

Guys, Thank you heaps. I have shown her this...

Guys,
Thank you heaps. I have shown her this thread and she is surprised at some of the piccies. She did say she may have to investigate some more. Maybe just maybe I can get her back in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2015, 09:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
Posted By Cloud Basher

Helping a neighbours kid. Post is here ...

Helping a neighbours kid.

Post is here
http://www.pprune.org/south-asia-far-east/554971-malaysian-airlines-air-asia-cadet-schemes.html

But no useful info as yet...

Cheers
CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2015, 05:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
Posted By Cloud Basher

Cup half full

I am sick and tired of all the doom and gloom surrounding GA in Australia. So I have made a New Years resolution to actively throw off my concerns on GA in this country and simply make it my mission...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2015, 04:47
Replies: 52
Views: 19,574
Posted By Cloud Basher

Australia's most scenic airfields

I was having a discussion last weekend with a friend of my wives about flying small aircraft. She has done a few hours but never progressed. I asked her why expecting the usual answers of not...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jan 2015, 00:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,811
Posted By Cloud Basher

Mate, Not for me, for a friend who has a son...

Mate,
Not for me, for a friend who has a son born there and yes he has a passport. He is not yet 18 but has expressed an interest in flying and I have taken him for a 2 flights. Just a general...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Jan 2015, 09:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,811
Posted By Cloud Basher

Malaysian Airlines and Air Asia cadet schemes

Guys,
Just wondering if someone could give me some details on the Malaysian and Air Asia Airlines cadet schemes. From their websites I can gather basic details but just after some info on time, what...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2015, 09:25
Replies: 0
Views: 2,444
Posted By Cloud Basher

Malaysian Airlines and Air Asia Cadet schemes

Question moved as per DB's suggestion

Cheers
CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Oct 2014, 19:43
Replies: 102
Views: 34,567
Posted By Cloud Basher

Name of pilot just released. RIP CB

Name of pilot just released.

RIP

CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2013, 10:14
Replies: 26
Views: 3,059
Posted By Cloud Basher

Sunny, Tried to send PM, your inbox is full. ...

Sunny,
Tried to send PM, your inbox is full.

Cheers
CB
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2013, 23:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,823
Posted By Cloud Basher

The ABC and SBS are absolute virtues of factual...

The ABC and SBS are absolute virtues of factual reporting - as long as you are of the socialist left bent...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Feb 2013, 21:26
Replies: 124
Views: 25,243
Posted By Cloud Basher

All very interesting. Two things that concern...

All very interesting.
Two things that concern me as a paying customer of warbirds and occasional pilot of said aircraft - although not a current member of AWAL

Firstly I remember going for a...
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