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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2008, 15:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,275
Posted By rockpecker

Thanks for the response guys, I appreciate

Thanks for the response guys, I appreciate
Forum: African Aviation
6th Jun 2008, 19:21
Replies: 16
Views: 2,084
Posted By rockpecker

Jangys, that was the low RRPM horn you heard....

Jangys, that was the low RRPM horn you heard. With electrics on and collective up, it screams. No "loud haler".
The R44 hydraulics switch sits on the thumb, it needs a deliberate action to turn off,...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2008, 16:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,275
Posted By rockpecker

Helmets for sale?

Hi all,

Has anyone got 2 helmets for sale, for use in a civilian modified L39?

Please PM me if you can help. Will need to be exported

Thanks:ok:
Forum: African Aviation
5th Jun 2008, 21:23
Replies: 16
Views: 2,084
Posted By rockpecker

In the video clip, the decreasing rotor RPM...

In the video clip, the decreasing rotor RPM during the last moments can be clearly heard - something else than hydraulics must have been wrong? The clip also shows how quickly things can go wrong and...
Forum: African Aviation
13th May 2008, 16:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,707
Posted By rockpecker

No, it is quite entertaining to see what idiotic...

No, it is quite entertaining to see what idiotic comment he splurts out next:yuk:
Forum: African Aviation
13th May 2008, 16:10
Replies: 15
Views: 1,707
Posted By rockpecker

Odd, how most of the threads started by, or...

Odd, how most of the threads started by, or commented upon, by Balewa, gets the little lock eventually. Wonder why that is...:suspect::hmm::rolleyes:
Forum: African Aviation
11th May 2008, 19:21
Replies: 32
Views: 3,963
Posted By rockpecker

Now THATS real ICAO level 6 English!!!

Now THATS real ICAO level 6 English!!!
Forum: African Aviation
6th May 2008, 16:55
Replies: 18
Views: 3,380
Posted By rockpecker

From a local Sunday newspaper (Afrikaans) ...

From a local Sunday newspaper (Afrikaans)

http://www.news24.com/Rapport/Nuus/0,,752-795_2316056,00.html (http://www.news24.com/Rapport/Nuus/0,,752-795_2316056,00.html)
...
Forum: African Aviation
6th May 2008, 16:45
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By rockpecker

Cant get the link to work, can you post it again?

Cant get the link to work, can you post it again?
Forum: African Aviation
6th May 2008, 16:42
Replies: 32
Views: 3,963
Posted By rockpecker

Sez Balewa: Are you a member of the...

Sez Balewa:


Are you a member of the human species? Are you even from this planet? One of the idiosyncracies of human behaviour is the branch of psychology known as economics. Whether you like...
Forum: African Aviation
6th May 2008, 16:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,213
Posted By rockpecker

Try calling them, +27 (0) 861 345 345

Try calling them, +27 (0) 861 345 345
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jan 2008, 18:12
Replies: 539
Views: 105,743
Posted By rockpecker

Sorry chuks, I will keep quiet now and stop...

Sorry chuks, I will keep quiet now and stop irritating you. Cheers, Rockpecker
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jan 2008, 20:46
Replies: 539
Views: 105,743
Posted By rockpecker

Anjouan, read the rest of that thread, I made a...

Anjouan, read the rest of that thread, I made a joke. Get a life.



Maybe, maybe not. Sitting on the panel cover, a modern digicam takes up very little space. My mistake, but I was just...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jan 2008, 20:35
Replies: 55
Views: 6,089
Posted By rockpecker

Clearly. Right from the start of the thread. ...

Clearly. Right from the start of the thread.

You are right, contraxdog. This argument, in all of history, has never reached saturation, nor will it ever. We do not learn from the past.
Neither...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Jan 2008, 19:06
Replies: 539
Views: 105,743
Posted By rockpecker

Great video, looks very enjoyable there. One...

Great video, looks very enjoyable there.
One cannot assume the PNF held the camera on finals, it could have been mounted, not necessarily interfering with the multicrew duties.
Forum: African Aviation
20th Jan 2008, 17:00
Replies: 55
Views: 6,089
Posted By rockpecker

Since the gloves seem to be off, have a look at...

Since the gloves seem to be off, have a look at this.
The guy has a valid argument. It may be in the American setting, but it applies everywhere. Somehow, playing the race card seems to be an act...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2008, 20:24
Replies: 23
Views: 3,695
Posted By rockpecker

Whatever negative comment anyone has about this,...

Whatever negative comment anyone has about this, it will be out of jealousy. This is so incredible.
Young man, may you go as far as your dreams can take you! Keep going!
:D:D:D:D
Forum: African Aviation
9th Jan 2008, 19:38
Replies: 42
Views: 7,332
Posted By rockpecker

A saying from the ancient Chinese, "may you live...

A saying from the ancient Chinese, "may you live in interesting times..." is never intended as a blessing, usually it is meant as a curse.

Zuma, well yes, interesting times ahead, no doubt.
...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jan 2008, 19:19
Replies: 42
Views: 7,332
Posted By rockpecker

south coast, Jamex, You are both right, I...

south coast, Jamex,

You are both right, I have to agree. No question about it. We all know what the true state of affairs with the incumbent authority is, and more importantly, the current...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jan 2008, 14:10
Replies: 42
Views: 7,332
Posted By rockpecker

south coast If you actually did...

south coast



If you actually did this, you may recall that the full report will be released in March. Although this is preliminary information, it is a welcome change from the direction...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Jan 2008, 19:20
Replies: 42
Views: 7,332
Posted By rockpecker

Well done CAA! Hope this lifts the generally poor...

Well done CAA! Hope this lifts the generally poor morale in SA aviation.
:ok:
Forum: African Aviation
6th Jan 2008, 18:34
Replies: 25
Views: 2,561
Posted By rockpecker

Fully agree with TJ, go for the Van. More than...

Fully agree with TJ, go for the Van. More than enough opportunity in SA and rest of Africa with your kind of hours. Good luck!
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2008, 20:36
Replies: 17
Views: 6,321
Posted By rockpecker

Thanks for all the info. Is there any disruption...

Thanks for all the info. Is there any disruption of Kenya Airways scheduled flights or ops normal for them?
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2008, 16:19
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By rockpecker

thincatblue Life, by its very nature, is...

thincatblue

Life, by its very nature, is risky. South Africa is no different, sure it has issues, but the advantages still far outnumber the downsides. As for incumbent leaderships, :mad: will...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2008, 16:06
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By rockpecker

Hi ZSCHR, check your PM Yes, move to SA, do...

Hi ZSCHR, check your PM

Yes, move to SA, do you PPL/CPL/ATP here, then go fly in Namibia for a year to build hours fast, then back here for charters and contracts and bigger planes, and...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2008, 14:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Posted By rockpecker

Any truth in the story that it will also be an...

Any truth in the story that it will also be an alternate for A380's?
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jan 2008, 21:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
Posted By rockpecker

Devil kiwi chick

Sipping one too many toxic beverage, in celebration of another complete solar orbit of the earth, might have softened the noodle just a tad too much. In his defense, take a look at where Long Tail...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Dec 2007, 21:53
Replies: 42
Views: 5,562
Posted By rockpecker

Who the hell is this idiot!!?! Will the real JvJ...

Who the hell is this idiot!!?! Will the real JvJ please stand up!!!
Forum: African Aviation
28th Dec 2007, 21:48
Replies: 66
Views: 13,124
Posted By rockpecker

Thats what insurance is for. **** happens. ...

Thats what insurance is for. **** happens.

Purely academic question, forgetting for a moment who did what, or the behavioural interactions (ie human drama) that will inevitably follow:...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Dec 2007, 20:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,291
Posted By rockpecker

Fedair, Solenta, King Air Services, Qwila, to...

Fedair, Solenta, King Air Services, Qwila, to name a few. Good luck!
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2007, 20:23
Replies: 22
Views: 6,628
Posted By rockpecker

from inside the profession:

As long as you can get by with your glasses or your contacts, DONT, DONT, DONThave any refractive surgery done to your eyes.
There are better concepts in the pipeline, with far more predictability,...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2007, 09:56
Replies: 30
Views: 10,330
Posted By rockpecker

Jip, its a known association, any helicopter...

Jip, its a known association, any helicopter pilot with more than 1000 hours is likely to have some form of back problem, due to the maintained rotated posture of the upper body. Sitting slightly...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2007, 09:51
Replies: 59
Views: 7,056
Posted By rockpecker

Try medicine. Any of the surgical disciplines in...

Try medicine. Any of the surgical disciplines in particular.
Any technically/scientifically orientated profession where continuous updating is not required, is suspect. Gotta keep the noodle fresh...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2007, 09:45
Replies: 164
Views: 46,655
Posted By rockpecker

Chill oldbeefer, I was just joking. I dont really...

Chill oldbeefer, I was just joking. I dont really fly like that. Maybe the bride's dress got caught up in the controls, or her veil got wrapped around the pilots head. Anyway, they survived, lived to...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2007, 17:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By rockpecker

Check your pm, sent you the CP's details.:ok:

Check your pm, sent you the CP's details.:ok:
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