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Search: Posts Made By: Launchpad McQuack
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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Nov 2010, 17:13
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

None at all in the US? That would explain why...

None at all in the US? That would explain why I've not had much luck nosing through the threads. Seems like I'll have to do it in the UK and swallow the prices. Now to start searching for info on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Nov 2010, 16:54
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

US Schools for MEIR conversion to JAA...any suggestions?

I've used the search function but still not really found anything conclusive.

Does anybody have suggestions as to which USA-based Flight Schools issue JAA MEIRs and which to avoid? Also any...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Aug 2010, 14:01
Replies: 21
Views: 5,227
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

You seriously think that will happen? The...

You seriously think that will happen? The 1500-hour thing I mean, not the luuurve! That would solve a lot of problems in this industry, especially in Europe :D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2010, 07:52
Replies: 120
Views: 14,994
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

The Ady Gil is barely making knots in the video,...

The Ady Gil is barely making knots in the video, until the last moment when you see the wake froth up. It certainly didn't appear that they placed themselves in front of the Japanese vessel, one...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Oct 2009, 22:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,655
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Poor bloke, most unfortunate. Hope they find they...

Poor bloke, most unfortunate. Hope they find they find the miserable b*stard and throw the book at him/her.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2009, 10:51
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,373,441
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Ditto Greenland

Ditto Greenland
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2009, 08:02
Replies: 59
Views: 10,955
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

I'm curious...does the foam cause any damage to...

I'm curious...does the foam cause any damage to the aircraft and/or engine at all? Is it essential for smother the aircraft "as a precaution" or are the boys getting a little carried away, when the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jan 2009, 01:31
Replies: 48
Views: 6,763
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Ditto. Concentrate on what you're doing now and...

Ditto. Concentrate on what you're doing now and when your circumstances change, go north. It's as simple as that. There's a reason everybody is telling you this....

LP
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2009, 10:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,402
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

That'd be covered by insurance wouldn't it? Then...

That'd be covered by insurance wouldn't it? Then up to the Insurance Agent to recover costs from the Catering Co. either by agreement or through court?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Dec 2008, 00:35
Replies: 20
Views: 3,245
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

And another....

Albeit on the other side of the ditch with a more positive outcome...

Surf club members rescued the pilot of a light aircraft after he was forced to ditch in the sea south of Whangarei today.

...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2008, 03:06
Replies: 106
Views: 27,263
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Interesting comments by a witness... A...

Interesting comments by a witness...


A witness named Michael told 2GB: "I was up watching a plane spinning out of control. I thought it was a model plane ... "Derek Darlow, a former mechanical...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2008, 16:40
Replies: 40
Views: 19,232
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Merged: Air New Zealand A320 crashes into the Mediterranean

With 7 people onboard...would it have been a pre-delivery test hop? Any chance there were AirNZ crew on this flight? I canīt find any info stating whether or not crew survived...fingers crossed.
...
Forum: Canada
19th Nov 2008, 22:23
Replies: 22
Views: 7,540
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Ok, so if I wished to remain in the Vancouver...

Ok, so if I wished to remain in the Vancouver area and wanted to convert an overseas license, who would I be best to do this with? The name 'Pro' seems to come up a bit, based at Boundary I believe?...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2008, 10:58
Replies: 81
Views: 15,928
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Who was whinging?? The only mention of...

Who was whinging?? The only mention of below-average payscales relates to Cabin Crew...most comments here are observations and statements - and the crux of the thread is based on VA's decidedly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2008, 02:32
Replies: 50
Views: 8,826
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

That's OKG ain't it? Twas a nice looking machine....

That's OKG ain't it? Twas a nice looking machine. Good to hear no fatalities or serious injuries...

LP
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Aug 2008, 02:05
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

...as did I...and sat several CPL exams there...

...as did I...and sat several CPL exams there too. Enjoyed serving my senior peers and listening to the stories, even found out that I was related to a well known NAC driver from one of them!
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2008, 13:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,485
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

F-86? Which hanger was that in, not Panama Jacks...

F-86? Which hanger was that in, not Panama Jacks by any chance? Would love to see one of those birds flying :ooh:

LP
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2008, 06:33
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

JAAs...distance AND classes?

Sorry about the ambiguous title but I couldn't think of anything better for now :\

Basically, I want to self study some subjects and do classes for others (Nav/Flight Planning etc). Is it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jul 2008, 18:47
Replies: 36
Views: 9,540
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Warlord Book for Boys

I still have my Warlord books, albiet not in the same condition they were 20 years ago...wish I still had all the Commandos though, we must've had a few hundred at one stage. I read the Warlord books...
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Jul 2008, 19:08
Replies: 1,649
Views: 1,377,593
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

How strict is the requirement to reside within 2...

How strict is the requirement to reside within 2 hours of base/10 hours before duty? Are there any specifics (2 hours by train/car/bus etc)?. Do any of the faster trains like the ICE etc pass through...
Forum: Canada
27th Jun 2008, 05:12
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Am working on that now, so it's still 50/50...

Am working on that now, so it's still 50/50 whether I'll be allowed in yet...fingers crossed.

Thanks for the advice guys, feel free to PM me if you can offer anymore wisdom...I'm grateful for any...
Forum: Canada
26th Jun 2008, 07:19
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Yellowknife Operators?

Hi Guys,

Can anyone offer me some advice regarding going north to fly piston radials and which Operators I should approach?

I've done some research but nothing beats local knowledge...many...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th May 2008, 07:14
Replies: 84
Views: 10,765
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

With regards to underwater wrecks etc, does...

With regards to underwater wrecks etc, does anybody know if there is a compehensive list available of underwater aircraft wrecks that can be dived on with standard scuba gear? I'm aware of the better...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Mar 2008, 02:38
Replies: 32
Views: 4,961
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Google wingsandwheelsgirls...Not exactly worthy...

Google wingsandwheelsgirls...Not exactly worthy of a Victoria Secrets promo, 5000 of them to get rid of. I'll stick with my Ryanair calender thanks.

LP :hmm:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2008, 10:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,520
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

learn2fly said; Oh yes there is! ...

learn2fly said;



Oh yes there is!

Actually, the 206 is better looking than the Soloy 207...I think the engine is raised on the 207, hence it looks like a real mutant :eek: :yuk:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Feb 2008, 05:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,520
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Turbine 206s/207s take my vote as one of the...

Turbine 206s/207s take my vote as one of the ugliest machines in GA :ooh: Still wouldn't mind flying one though...

Who does the engine conversions? Starts with Sole-something doesn't it?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2008, 15:56
Replies: 13
Views: 1,255
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

I thought you had your NZ ATPL Haughtney...I...

I thought you had your NZ ATPL Haughtney...I must've assumed? Isn't the IF requirement just for Air Nelson?

If it's true then I'm off to Europe as soon as it becomes effective. I'll believe it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Feb 2008, 15:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,255
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

I'd kept my mouth shut till now because I can't...

I'd kept my mouth shut till now because I can't substantiate it - but I was told by several British Pilots a while back that the EU was considering making AU/NZ ATPL/CPL conversions much simpler,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2008, 19:18
Replies: 195
Views: 127,701
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

A strange request indeed, especially from a...

A strange request indeed, especially from a first-time poster. As has been previously mentioned, full names were not released...only nicknames and some last names.

I'd be interested to know if...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2008, 10:42
Replies: 211
Views: 66,933
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Fantastic pics Wessex, are there anymore??

Fantastic pics Wessex, are there anymore??
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2008, 10:01
Replies: 195
Views: 127,701
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

I haven't received mine yet but looking forward...

I haven't received mine yet but looking forward to it, especially after your words.



Apparently it is! Nothing on par with 'Sled Driver' however, which is well out of my reach for the time...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2008, 23:38
Replies: 195
Views: 127,701
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

With regards to my earlier post which mentioned a...

With regards to my earlier post which mentioned a book I bought a few years back and thoroughly enjoyed...I now know it was one of Paul Crickmore's.

As a point of interest, if anybody is after...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2008, 13:19
Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Please elaborate a little more regarding the...

Please elaborate a little more regarding the 'intergrated course' part? Which course, with whom?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2008, 13:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,086
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Sounds like a good choice, the majority of the...

Sounds like a good choice, the majority of the feedback I've heard regarding them is very positive.

Good luck mate, when you're sorted make sure you stick another post on this thread and let us...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Jan 2008, 18:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By Launchpad McQuack

Agreed. I personally don't mind the fact that...

Agreed. I personally don't mind the fact that this guy was rewarded, but US$5 millon? It's a little excessive...

...but it's his now, I hope he enjoys it.

LP
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