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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Mar 2015, 09:28
Replies: 11
Views: 4,025
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

I had the great pleasure of working for Rob. He...

I had the great pleasure of working for Rob. He was always very encouraging, friendly and ready to share his knowledge.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Jan 2013, 02:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,371
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Thanks for the suggestions Bushfiva, I've tried...

Thanks for the suggestions Bushfiva, I've tried Calibre but that won't open it either - it gives the message that "This book is locked by DRM". Unfortunately I don't have an e-book reader or an...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th Jan 2013, 23:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,371
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Reading .epub files on a computer

I recently purchased a book on itunes, incorrectly assuming it would just open and be readable straight away. It is an .epub file an I don't really know how to open it. I've downloaded Adobe Digital...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2013, 00:19
Replies: 396
Views: 90,293
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Sunfish, I think the concern after hitting an...

Sunfish, I think the concern after hitting an animal is not solely the dent it makes in the leading edge. What effect has the force that made the dent excerted on the underlying structure of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jan 2013, 07:03
Replies: 396
Views: 90,293
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Just out of interest...what about aircraft, let's...

Just out of interest...what about aircraft, let's say a shrike, with a range limited not by fuel but by oil? Would oil consumption so high that it limits range be a maintenance issue that needs to be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2012, 02:22
Replies: 9
Views: 3,898
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Thanks for the replies. Vincent, I was...

Thanks for the replies.

Vincent, I was thinking a daily rate rather than a per flying hour rate as there would probably to be some wait jobs - the ones where you do max duty but might only fly...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Oct 2012, 07:26
Replies: 9
Views: 3,898
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Casual pay rate

Just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what the current daily rate of pay is for casual GA pilot doing ME IFR piston (6-10 seat) work. I know - look at the award, but wanting an idea of what...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th May 2012, 02:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,254
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

At the company I worked at for several years, we...

At the company I worked at for several years, we had expiry dates listed on a computer database but were also required to check the actual documents as well. Most people were happy to comply but I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th May 2012, 08:02
Replies: 21
Views: 11,134
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Thanks VH-XXX. So, although not immediate, it was...

Thanks VH-XXX. So, although not immediate, it was a renewal without the extra tests required for an initial issue?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th May 2012, 05:59
Replies: 21
Views: 11,134
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Expired Medical

Just wondering if anyone has been through this already. My Class one medical has expired. Is it likely that when I renew it the DAME will just stamp the old one renewed until the new one arrives in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Nov 2011, 10:44
Replies: 21
Views: 4,146
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Stikman, ICUS can only be logged by the holder of...

Stikman, ICUS can only be logged by the holder of a CPL or ATPL and only then under certain circumstances. If you have a PPL you can't be logging ICUS and if you are, it won't be recognised.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Dec 2010, 22:31
Replies: 21
Views: 4,954
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

I had quite a different experience. I did one...

I had quite a different experience. I did one exam then didn't attempt any others for another 18 months. Ended up with five passes but only a few weeks to do the two hardest exams. Rang CASA to ask...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Aug 2010, 10:08
Replies: 12
Views: 4,811
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

The FAA publish an Instrument Rating Study Guide...

The FAA publish an Instrument Rating Study Guide which is available to download free on the net. Obviously it's American so some of the air law may be a little different but overall it's quite a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2010, 05:52
Replies: 5
Views: 2,470
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Thanks guys, that's good to know.

Thanks guys, that's good to know.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jul 2010, 01:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,470
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

ATPL Flight Planning exam

Just a quick question for anyone who has done the ATPL Flight Planning exam recently. I remember when I first looked at the subject a few years ago you were allowed to take in the ERC high and TAC...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th May 2010, 06:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,672
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Geez Sunfish, you really do get all the bad luck!...

Geez Sunfish, you really do get all the bad luck! Safe flying.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Apr 2010, 12:56
Replies: 58
Views: 20,939
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Hmmm, Tagging severely limited/ not allowed...

Hmmm, Tagging severely limited/ not allowed because people aren't using the index and contents pages. Why aren't they being used? Because they're rediculously organised and completely inadequate!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2010, 13:59
Replies: 15
Views: 1,307
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Police helicopter?

Police helicopter?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Mar 2010, 13:54
Replies: 40
Views: 8,485
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

As far as I know, there's nothing that specifies...

As far as I know, there's nothing that specifies the maximum number of tabs/tags that may be used. My AIP is covered in them (maybe 100 or so) and have never had a problem. As long as they are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Oct 2009, 22:20
Replies: 13
Views: 1,278
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

You could try Skylines at Moorabbin Airport. I...

You could try Skylines at Moorabbin Airport. I remember they used to hire out headsets and other bits and pieces and probably still do.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Aug 2009, 08:39
Replies: 25
Views: 4,040
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

The Aus syllabus has a single lesson on each of...

The Aus syllabus has a single lesson on each of the following - Effects of Controls, Straight and Level, Turning, Climbing and Descending, and Stalling. Then, it's into the circuit. Sometimes...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jul 2009, 22:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

They will only let you take in exactly what it...

They will only let you take in exactly what it says on the list of allowed items. I did ATPL air law a couple of months ago and wasn't allowed to use the CASR. You will also have to remove any...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2009, 05:43
Replies: 30
Views: 4,016
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

I know several pilots (myself included) who have...

I know several pilots (myself included) who have found it useful when, after landing and trying to open the door have found than something in the locking mechanism has slipped and they can't get it...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2008, 08:34
Replies: 29
Views: 4,876
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

I claimed mine while working as an instructor. ...

I claimed mine while working as an instructor. In this case it certainly is work-related as it will allow you to instruct IFR (either now or at some point in the near future) and if the company ever...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Jun 2008, 12:16
Replies: 2
Views: 2,764
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Depends on the training organisation and how many...

Depends on the training organisation and how many people on the course but you're looking at between about $11000 -13000 Australian which equates to roughly 5200 -6200 pounds.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2008, 08:35
Replies: 35
Views: 3,650
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Yep, went to MBU at night twice about 3-4 years...

Yep, went to MBU at night twice about 3-4 years ago and had exactly the same thing happen.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2007, 08:33
Replies: 18
Views: 1,628
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

I flew in from Moorabbin about a year ago. ...

I flew in from Moorabbin about a year ago. Planned about a month in advance but couldn't get any accommodation in Temora itself so tried Cootamundra. Ended up staying at the Cootamundra Gardens...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Dec 2007, 10:37
Replies: 86
Views: 9,399
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Sounds a bit silly. The only time I could see...

Sounds a bit silly. The only time I could see that being even remotely valid would be in a retractable where the gear and flap levers could be confused. We don't recommend solo circuits for...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2007, 13:15
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Not really sure what a certificate of validation...

Not really sure what a certificate of validation is, looks like it's aimed more at short term commercial ops. As an instructor in Aus, I've only ever come across SPLs and people wanting to do...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2007, 08:29
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

What you will need is called a "Special Pilot...

What you will need is called a "Special Pilot Licence" It lets you use your existing licence provided that it and your medical are current. Once you have one, you should really only need a check...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2007, 09:10
Replies: 14
Views: 1,801
Posted By Phil O'Rupp

Very poor form on the part of the hirer, and even...

Very poor form on the part of the hirer, and even worse if there was an instructor on board. I've been caught in marginal weather myself and agree with the decision to land and wait it out if you're...
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