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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Apr 2007, 11:55
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,370,319
Posted By Nil Flaps

....albany?

....albany?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2007, 04:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By Nil Flaps

As someone who has been in that kind of situation...

As someone who has been in that kind of situation with immigration, (though not using flying as a profession), the list is forever changing, and it's a real mixed bag. You're more likely to find...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Apr 2007, 03:22
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,370,319
Posted By Nil Flaps

heywatchthis... a duffer's reply.... not a...

heywatchthis... a duffer's reply.... not a Lancair is it?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Mar 2007, 13:14
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,370,319
Posted By Nil Flaps

G'day Swanie.... That'd be Bunbury WA, my...

G'day Swanie....

That'd be Bunbury WA, my local haunt.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Feb 2007, 13:51
Replies: 76
Views: 12,793
Posted By Nil Flaps

Thumbs up Good thread!

Loved the Cathay seat recline idea, all airlines should follow suit. Great way to calm easily frayed tempers. There's enough tension and irritations on flights (long-haul especially) so one less...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Feb 2007, 08:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,032
Posted By Nil Flaps

I must admit, doing what I am qualified for will...

I must admit, doing what I am qualified for will earn me more money to allow me to fly in my spare time, but I'm torn between doing something I don't really like for a living which allows me to do...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Feb 2007, 02:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,032
Posted By Nil Flaps

Hi again, Nope, I'm an Aussie Citizen here...

Hi again,

Nope, I'm an Aussie Citizen here in WA. I am currently learning to fly in my local town but will be moving down to Perth hopefully in the near future.

Cheers for your advice - will...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2007, 04:49
Replies: 16
Views: 2,032
Posted By Nil Flaps

Hi F900EX, I'm 34. If I was completely...

Hi F900EX,

I'm 34. If I was completely honest I'd love to fly (not Cabin Crew) but I'm thinking that lack of funds might make this difficult.

Thing is, I don't know exactly what I have in mind,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Feb 2007, 01:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,032
Posted By Nil Flaps

New career - becoming part of the aviation industry

Hello,

I am hoping to move to Perth in the near future (once the house is sold), and I'm interested in taking up a career in aviation.

I am currently undertaking flying training (SPL, hold...
Forum: Flight Testing
5th Feb 2007, 06:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,918
Posted By Nil Flaps

Barry, I have no experience working for the...

Barry,

I have no experience working for the aerospace industry but I have lived and worked in Dubai and from that viewpoint, I'd tell you to follow Shawn and DAR's advice.

While the pay is...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Feb 2007, 20:17
Replies: 20
Views: 7,531
Posted By Nil Flaps

Taken from Sydney Morning Herald Online today

Here's how they see the story....




MORE than 270 Qantas passengers endured a traumatic 90 minutes in the skies over Sydney yesterday after a jumbo jet's engine failed.
Passenger...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2007, 05:23
Replies: 4
Views: 23,516
Posted By Nil Flaps

Gday NSW, Here's the V-speeds you need. ...

Gday NSW,

Here's the V-speeds you need.

All speeds below are expressed in KIAS - Knots Indicated Air Speed.

However, as others have said, do not take these as correct. You must check them...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2007, 12:29
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By Nil Flaps

Aaaaaaahhhhhh... what a b@st@rd

Think of all the reddies I could've saved on lessons. That's it, the FI's dumped. Great find. Onyer tigger. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2007, 16:44
Replies: 121
Views: 22,242
Posted By Nil Flaps

JulieFlyGal, I'm sure this has all been said...

JulieFlyGal, I'm sure this has all been said before.

Stay away from polarised lenses. I've flown with them and found it very hard to see instruments; not glass cockpit either. Mirror lenses are a...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2007, 15:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,533
Posted By Nil Flaps

Thumbs up Good work fella

Sorry, not good at abbreviations or acronyms so I don't know what STFW means. :} But at 130 squid (or 90 best price), it saved you, not cost you.

Better still, I've been looking for cheap...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2007, 05:02
Replies: 36
Views: 5,389
Posted By Nil Flaps

ONYER VIK!...

ONYER VIK! :ok::ok::ok::ok::ok::ok::ok::ok::ok::ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jan 2007, 05:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,073
Posted By Nil Flaps

For your benefit mazz...

To give you something to look forward to, here's two pics I took on an average winter flying day over Perth in RACWA's tiger. :ok:
...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2007, 01:10
Replies: 27
Views: 2,470
Posted By Nil Flaps

Good work fella

On yer Paulie!
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2007, 11:39
Replies: 21
Views: 2,977
Posted By Nil Flaps

Thanks fellas :ok:

Thanks fellas :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2007, 03:38
Replies: 21
Views: 2,977
Posted By Nil Flaps

Dumb question from fixed-wing student?

Watching heli-pilots depart our airfield (and a few shows on TV) makes me believe that the PIC of a helicopter sits on the right, as opposed to the left seat when flying a fixed-wing aircraft. Is...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2007, 16:22
Replies: 3
Views: 4,660
Posted By Nil Flaps

Question Pprune on Sky News

It's famous!

Have Sky News (UK) on FOXTEL and Pprune got a mention. It's on in the background but I double-taked when I saw footage of them scrolling through posts on a computer screen.

The...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2007, 15:32
Replies: 16
Views: 2,073
Posted By Nil Flaps

Very good point that Jock. CASA's website...

Very good point that Jock.

CASA's website may give the details you need. (Link below). Alternatively, you'll have to phone them. Don't bother with email. Be lucky to hear from them before your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2007, 12:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,073
Posted By Nil Flaps

Guess who?! Royal Aero Club of Western...

Guess who?!

Royal Aero Club of Western Australia at Jandakot is a good place to start. Hope you're used to busy airports though - heaps of Red Barons and Yellow Perils train there. If not, leave...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2007, 12:24
Replies: 20
Views: 7,794
Posted By Nil Flaps

All good advice, here's my tuppence

GDAY ORVILLE,

First off, for 12 hours you're doing good mate. Stick with it, it'll come. Yes, it overloads your brain when you're up there (did me too) but the best advice I can give here (no...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2006, 06:31
Replies: 36
Views: 5,389
Posted By Nil Flaps

G'day Paul. Check your PM's. Got a bit of light...

G'day Paul. Check your PM's. Got a bit of light reading for you. :}

Forgot to ask, what type are you learning in? You also said 'my first FI' in your post. Curious to know how many FI's you've...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2006, 04:00
Replies: 30
Views: 2,807
Posted By Nil Flaps

G'day peeps, Muppet here

Just went for a fly. Perfect conditions; still as. Managed 0.8hr solo this time after a circuit check. Loved every minute of it.

Confidence back up again, even with a few minor but corrected...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2006, 12:02
Replies: 30
Views: 2,807
Posted By Nil Flaps

Thumbs up Wow. Such a lot of replies!

I won't thank you all personally as it would take too long but seriously, I do appreciate every last comment you have all made. Although I admittedly still have a long, long way to go, your...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2006, 03:55
Replies: 30
Views: 2,807
Posted By Nil Flaps

DAR, check your PM's. :ok:

DAR, check your PM's. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2006, 02:22
Replies: 30
Views: 2,807
Posted By Nil Flaps

Ratherbe... just to put you in the picture more -...

Ratherbe... just to put you in the picture more - the type I was flying was a c152, temp was about 32 celsius. Engine didn't complain at all on finals, but I had it idle for some time on approach....
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2006, 14:27
Replies: 30
Views: 2,807
Posted By Nil Flaps

Unhappy Student feeling like a Muppett

Went to do some solo circuits the other day. FI came along for a ride before sending me off by myself. He wanted me to get 5 or 6 landings in. My first solo circuit was uneventful, and turning final...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2006, 14:32
Replies: 46
Views: 5,727
Posted By Nil Flaps

Great post scooterboy - you mirror my thoughts...

Great post scooterboy - you mirror my thoughts exactly!

The other day I was doing my second solo (just circuits obviously) and these very same things constantly played on my mind both before and...
Forum: Questions
18th Dec 2006, 13:35
Replies: 17
Views: 2,413
Posted By Nil Flaps

Jesus H! 57000hrs?! I know someone with 22000 hrs...

Jesus H! 57000hrs?! I know someone with 22000 hrs & 22 engine failures. Still alive. Can't be a bad pilot. Makes it all look sooooo easy. Everything is as smooth as a baby's bum. :cool:
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2006, 11:21
Replies: 22
Views: 3,676
Posted By Nil Flaps

Holy crap... hope I'm as talented as this guy one...

Holy crap... hope I'm as talented as this guy one day. Legend. :D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Dec 2006, 09:13
Replies: 27
Views: 5,176
Posted By Nil Flaps

Wombat & NNB, Thanks for the kind words, the...

Wombat & NNB,

Thanks for the kind words, the encouragement and the welcome! World of joy 'n' frustration is right; I reckon I know it pretty well already! I get pretty pissed with myself if I get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Dec 2006, 23:47
Replies: 27
Views: 5,176
Posted By Nil Flaps

Bit of wind....

Sorry to hijack thread but I'm still buzzing after completing my first solo yesterday. :ooh:

Got out nice and early to do it and it all went fine. Well, sort of! My first two touch-and-gos turned...
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