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Search: Posts Made By: crocodile redundee
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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2013, 07:29
Replies: 38
Views: 40,119
Posted By crocodile redundee

Getting back to the 2 Books- I have purchased &...

Getting back to the 2 Books- I have purchased & read both & am very impressed with the honesty & openess of both scripts. A very fitting tribute to the FEO profession, which rightly claims to have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Feb 2013, 06:51
Replies: 38
Views: 40,119
Posted By crocodile redundee

Getting back to the 2 Books- I have purchased &...

Getting back to the 2 Books- I have purchased & read both & am very impressed with the honesty & openess of both scripts. A very fitting tribute to the FEO profession, which rightly claims to have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2011, 20:45
Replies: 6
Views: 2,882
Posted By crocodile redundee

Thats 5 1/2 hour aircraft flight time on 1 engine...

Thats 5 1/2 hour aircraft flight time on 1 engine !! Bring back the Cessna 152 I say......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2011, 05:31
Replies: 39
Views: 7,974
Posted By crocodile redundee

Probably getting it to ferry boat people from...

Probably getting it to ferry boat people from Port Hedland to Tin Can Bay army base , the strip there is being lengthened to take them as we speak. The army base rumoured to become another refugee...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jun 2011, 04:05
Replies: 670
Views: 159,368
Posted By crocodile redundee

I wouldn't put one red cent into the joint!!! ...

I wouldn't put one red cent into the joint!!! Not unless it goes to $1.70 . Thats my buy trigger. The buggers havent paid any dividend for over 12 months so what upside is there??? NIL......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th May 2011, 05:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,560
Posted By crocodile redundee

I dont know about you , but every time I see a...

I dont know about you , but every time I see a "So Called" Senior Forecaster on TV , I nearly collapse with mirth!!! It appears a "Forecaster" becomes a "Senior" Forecaster after about 1 months...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2011, 05:27
Replies: 74
Views: 22,041
Posted By crocodile redundee

The demise of Ansett taught me a lot. First-...

The demise of Ansett taught me a lot. First- Never trust an Employer, Second- Never trust the Government, Third - Never think you are irreplaceable, Fourth- Never overcommit yourself financially,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th May 2011, 22:31
Replies: 19
Views: 2,577
Posted By crocodile redundee

As a retired industry employee with 32 years...

As a retired industry employee with 32 years service to 2 large australian airline companies , all I can say is I am SO Glad to be out of the "System".
From the Dept of Transport/Aviation up ,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Apr 2011, 04:02
Replies: 27
Views: 6,923
Posted By crocodile redundee

"SlowLearner " you forgot to add the doozey:- ...

"SlowLearner " you forgot to add the doozey:-

"The A380 will be the greatest advancement opportunity ever for QANTAS"
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2011, 04:08
Replies: 43
Views: 13,498
Posted By crocodile redundee

Hey Missa Hatt - You no picka onna my Cab, Buddy,...

Hey Missa Hatt - You no picka onna my Cab, Buddy, I getta my Mate Missa Gaddafi onto you Bigga time, soon. My a Yella Forda Foulcan issa Nice Ride , you getta cheep ride Missa Hat , xxxx
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2011, 01:59
Replies: 67
Views: 24,577
Posted By crocodile redundee

Probably be one of those blow up (Jumping Castle)...

Probably be one of those blow up (Jumping Castle) type ones !!!! So it can be deflated , packed up & put in a trailer to take to Ebenezer where the REAL Airport will eventually be built......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2011, 04:53
Replies: 33
Views: 10,542
Posted By crocodile redundee

"Mr Hat" above is 100% correct - Australia &...

"Mr Hat" above is 100% correct - Australia & Qantas share the same fate - They are both ROOTED!!!!!!!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Feb 2011, 04:02
Replies: 240
Views: 44,046
Posted By crocodile redundee

Hang On!!! Nobody has even mentioned the...

Hang On!!! Nobody has even mentioned the disastrous A380 purchase. This is the biggest single factor in my opinion that has led to the demise of this once great airline. Half full , half reliable,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2011, 21:35
Replies: 422
Views: 216,571
Posted By crocodile redundee

Sadly , I think Airbus actually use this part in...

Sadly , I think Airbus actually use this part in the A380!!!!! Also used by Peugeot & Citroen in their top line model vehicles.....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2010, 04:52
Replies: 22
Views: 6,747
Posted By crocodile redundee

I hope they are not fitted with RR Trents, or if...

I hope they are not fitted with RR Trents, or if they are they have Aux Oil Tanks!!!!! & Floats on the Gears.......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2010, 05:44
Replies: 23
Views: 8,189
Posted By crocodile redundee

Anything that's shaped like an egg carton, flies...

Anything that's shaped like an egg carton, flies like an egg carton , glides like an egg carton; is bound to have a lid that opens like an egg carton......:bored:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2010, 04:47
Replies: 22
Views: 10,157
Posted By crocodile redundee

Thumbs down I think this is Financial Speak for "Let's talk...

I think this is Financial Speak for "Let's talk this offering up bigtime so that the share price will rise"
As for me , I wouldn't touch it with a Barge Pole!!!!!!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2010, 02:52
Replies: 14
Views: 5,194
Posted By crocodile redundee

Youre right Baxter- but at least it sounded...

Youre right Baxter- but at least it sounded truthfull coming from a fine , upstanding, Captain.....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2010, 00:56
Replies: 14
Views: 5,194
Posted By crocodile redundee

Oh yes they did!!!!! between $300 to $500...

Oh yes they did!!!!! between $300 to $500 million every year . I remember going to Annual Apprentice /Parents' Open Days where Capt Bert Ritchie (the General Manager then-YES , they had a Capt as a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2010, 00:39
Replies: 28
Views: 4,178
Posted By crocodile redundee

Yet another Nail in the Coffin of Australian...

Yet another Nail in the Coffin of Australian Aviation. AND not one word of protest from our Government!!!!!!! (Not that anyone would remotely expect any!!!)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Mar 2010, 03:20
Replies: 14
Views: 5,194
Posted By crocodile redundee

I remember when EBN was a 707-338....... with 4...

I remember when EBN was a 707-338....... with 4 ENGINES- AND AN ENGINEER!!!! Back in the good old days when QF made hundreds of millions $$$ profit every year!!!!!!! Year afer Year......;)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2010, 04:44
Replies: 22
Views: 3,755
Posted By crocodile redundee

The old " Overseas Engine Change " gig . I...

The old " Overseas Engine Change " gig . I remember a 747 Classic JT-9D E/C many years ago at QF. Flew out of Syd with a crew of Gingerbeers with a JT9-D Vpod strapped under the wing headed for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Feb 2010, 03:35
Replies: 30
Views: 5,433
Posted By crocodile redundee

Very disappointing!!!! The Shareholders not...

Very disappointing!!!! The Shareholders not impressed!!!! Writing is on the wall methinks. I always thought that any airline which bought the A380 would be in trouble in a downturn. Exactly whats...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Feb 2010, 22:39
Replies: 384
Views: 99,507
Posted By crocodile redundee

Dont lose any sleep over it. You would have done...

Dont lose any sleep over it. You would have done no good, & would feel miserable trying. Many have tried before you & left shortly after . Its the "System" that is to blame. The sad thing is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2010, 04:28
Replies: 384
Views: 99,507
Posted By crocodile redundee

Poor Old CASA. The saga goes on & on & on & on. ...

Poor Old CASA. The saga goes on & on & on & on. Deckchairs come & go, World war one standards & World war one thinking. No wonder Aviation is well & truly Stuffed in this country........
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Dec 2009, 03:51
Replies: 298
Views: 99,215
Posted By crocodile redundee

Well , the test flight news footage looked pretty...

Well , the test flight news footage looked pretty good to me. Except the engine T/O noise sounded dreadfull- kinda like a Honda nifty fifty motorbike with a hole in the muffler!!!! Reminded me of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Nov 2009, 04:24
Replies: 35
Views: 5,042
Posted By crocodile redundee

As a 40 year recipient of these Digests I have to...

As a 40 year recipient of these Digests I have to agree they are, of late, pathetically weak in informative , interesting & technical content . Something has to be done about the excessive amount of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2009, 04:04
Replies: 298
Views: 99,215
Posted By crocodile redundee

That latest 747 is beautiful!!!! Love that Fan...

That latest 747 is beautiful!!!! Love that Fan air exit shape , very technical , must be for better noise reduction. Must be extra wing width & stab width too??? That extra fuselage must be a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Oct 2009, 23:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,249
Posted By crocodile redundee

Wink Just what we need , a "Second Wave" of Sarah...

Just what we need , a "Second Wave" of Sarah Jessica Parkers' , I cant wait......
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Oct 2009, 01:15
Replies: 13
Views: 3,249
Posted By crocodile redundee

Red face Nothing a Smart Frenchman cannot fix !!!!!! Oh...

Nothing a Smart Frenchman cannot fix !!!!!! Oh well , back to the Citroen ....Sacre Blu......
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Oct 2009, 05:42
Replies: 2
Views: 2,461
Posted By crocodile redundee

Some of these valves are "Pressure Actuated" , as...

Some of these valves are "Pressure Actuated" , as well as "Electrically actuated." I think the Check list is formulated to ensure that there's a remedy should one or more of these valves stay open...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2009, 05:36
Replies: 61
Views: 23,709
Posted By crocodile redundee

As a former ground engineer in the late 1970's I...

As a former ground engineer in the late 1970's I paid off my first house loan inside 18 months with the overtime I made doing engine changes & building up 5th Pod engines to fly in & out around the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jul 2009, 00:54
Replies: 232
Views: 34,611
Posted By crocodile redundee

I wonder whether the recent Air France A330...

I wonder whether the recent Air France A330 disaster would have been averted by having that "3rd pair of eyes" on the Flight Deck?? (And many other incidents over the years) Progress?? Technological...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jul 2009, 00:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,368
Posted By crocodile redundee

Wouldnt hurt to have an extra engine (or two)...

Wouldnt hurt to have an extra engine (or two) either!!!!!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jun 2009, 05:24
Replies: 232
Views: 34,611
Posted By crocodile redundee

From my understanding , the Flight Engineer HAD...

From my understanding , the Flight Engineer HAD been on a previous flight; & from the Flight Recorder transcript HAD expressed verbal concern as to where the Aircraft was at , geographically -...
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