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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2021, 05:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,053
Posted By Grogmonster

Vale Maurie Baston

Sad news for those who knew Maurie Baston. I received an email from Maurie’s partner, Ulla, this morning saying that he lost his battle with cancer yesterday.

Maurie was a true aviator in every...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Jan 2021, 22:34
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Wichita B200 Accident report

I was thinking this report about a B200 accident in Wichita back in 2014 read very similarly to the Essendon accident. While there is no probable cause, attached to this report, a simple Google...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Jan 2021, 00:29
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

[/color] Lead, It takes a long time,...

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Lead,
It takes a long time, relatively, for a King Air to reach 140 KIAS after lift off if flown properly regards speeds. I train my guys to climb at max rate, about 125 kts, until...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2021, 21:38
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Tom Clements view on Take off data for the B200

Hi,

For those of you talking about the take off data and V speeds this article is well worth reading. Its by Tom Clements a very respected King Air expert in the USA.

Groggy
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2021, 21:34
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Lead, The Trim system in the B200 is totally...

Lead,
The Trim system in the B200 is totally manual via cable in all three axis. The servo you see is most likely Yaw damper.
Groggy
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2021, 03:49
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Mach, You are correct in that it happens as...

Mach,

You are correct in that it happens as the hand is moved to the gear lever. It happens in a second and then its the shock factor that gets people. Some, as you surmise, calmly put their hand...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Jan 2021, 03:44
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Lead Balloon, Yes mate there is something in...

Lead Balloon,

Yes mate there is something in the setup that will always bias the rollback to the Left engine.

Groggy
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Dec 2020, 03:18
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

B200 MM Trim schematic

For the people who requested a drawing here it is.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Dec 2020, 03:03
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Centaurus, There is no interconnection...

Centaurus,

There is no interconnection between rudder trim setting and nose wheel on a King Air. There is a connection between rudder pedal and nose wheel which you would expect. It is my belief...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2020, 22:12
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Ok I will bite. The trim system is cable...

Ok I will bite. The trim system is cable operated. During the breakup the right trim cable is severed. The left trim cable remains attached but stretched tight by the breakup sequence imitating that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2020, 00:46
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

I will repeat my prior assertion that the rudder...

I will repeat my prior assertion that the rudder trim was displaced during the accident breakup sequence. Let me ask you all to consider the significant climb rate of a King Air with two engines...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2020, 00:34
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Regards the Tamworth C310R I think you will find...

Regards the Tamworth C310R I think you will find it was elevator trim and there was a screwdriver found in the wreckage located in the tail section.
Groggy
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2020, 02:32
Replies: 36
Views: 14,644
Posted By Grogmonster

PC12 NG Down off California

I heard a rumor that a new PC12 went in 1100nm off the Californian coast en-route to Hilo yesterday. Apparently 2 POB. Both rescued after a night in the raft. Anyone know what actually happened?
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Aug 2020, 07:08
Replies: 51
Views: 11,353
Posted By Grogmonster

Never believe the customer that you are going to...

Never believe the customer that you are going to pick up when he tells you the strip is fine,"They use it all the time", unless you know the person well or he is a pilot. They will tell you anything...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2020, 05:32
Replies: 86
Views: 64,974
Posted By Grogmonster

I had a look on google earth. It appears the...

I had a look on google earth. It appears the dunes are around 40-60 ft AMSL on the extended runway center line. I did see a picture in the press this morning that showed the wreckage at the edge of...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jan 2020, 07:31
Replies: 1
Views: 2,524
Posted By Grogmonster

CX2022 Wellcamp landing issue

Anyone know why CX2022 held South of Toowoomba this afternoon for almost an hour? It did land safely.

Groggy
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Nov 2019, 22:31
Replies: 18
Views: 2,823
Posted By Grogmonster

I Had retinal detachments about two years apart....

I Had retinal detachments about two years apart. The first required emergency surgery the second did not. The surgeon, who did a fantastic job, told me to expect a requirement for cataract...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Oct 2018, 04:39
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

NTSB Report on Wichita B200 Accident

Some frightening similarities here people. Not Rudder Trim !!!!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Oct 2018, 04:36
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

From the NTSB website. Frightening similarity to...

From the NTSB website. Frightening similarity to Essendon.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Oct 2018, 06:48
Replies: 25
Views: 7,879
Posted By Grogmonster

LeadSled, FYI the data set used for...

LeadSled,

FYI the data set used for programming the SIM comes from a current model King Air that is fitted with a very large number of sensors and a data gathering suit that would dwarf the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Sep 2018, 00:02
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

Hi everyone, I want to stay clear of nasty...

Hi everyone,

I want to stay clear of nasty politics and deal with facts so I have a couple of things to add / ask and I will let you guys carry on.

1. Has anyone looked at the NTSB report on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Sep 2018, 05:03
Replies: 25
Views: 7,879
Posted By Grogmonster

Lead, The level D Sim at Maroochydore is...

Lead,

The level D Sim at Maroochydore is indeed a proper level D made by TRU Simulation of Canada. TRU is a subsidiary of TEXTRON and they make Sims predominantly for the airlines, A340, A350,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2018, 10:04
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

FGD, Yes saw that however don’t forget that...

FGD,

Yes saw that however don’t forget that a windmilling constant speed propeller would have considerable force spinnnng at 2000 rpm.

Groggy
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2018, 09:49
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

FGD, With respect I take your point about...

FGD,

With respect I take your point about the trim jack but please consider that if trim wasn’t checked then maybe the power lever friction nuts weren’t checked either. I could live with that...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Sep 2018, 08:35
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

I can’t believe that the pundits think the ATSB...

I can’t believe that the pundits think the ATSB is infallible. They , ATSB, have got this wrong big time and it is a damn shame. Even with full left rudder trim she would have climbed like a homesick...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Sep 2018, 04:29
Replies: 25
Views: 7,879
Posted By Grogmonster

Centaurus, The Simulators I am referring to...

Centaurus,

The Simulators I am referring to are CAT D King Air B200 and to expand on the balanced field length discussion the B200 often has the same V1, Vr of 95kts with a V2 that, aside from...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Sep 2018, 07:05
Replies: 25
Views: 7,879
Posted By Grogmonster

V1 Cuts in the SIM. WHY?

I am wondering why CASA and some Instructors insist that V1 cuts are required during your Instrument Proficiency check in the SIM in any aircraft below 5700kg? If you do your IPC in the aircraft you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Sep 2018, 06:51
Replies: 1,350
Views: 589,382
Posted By Grogmonster

I have also heard the rumours that the rudder...

I have also heard the rumours that the rudder trim was found fully hard over to the left. It may have been but who knows if it was that way prior to impact. I very much doubt the rudder trim theory....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2018, 01:58
Replies: 44
Views: 17,195
Posted By Grogmonster

Tail Wheel, I tried that link above a couple...

Tail Wheel,

I tried that link above a couple of times to no avail. Probably my computer. Any ideas???

Groggy
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jul 2017, 05:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,768
Posted By Grogmonster

Or Dr Heather Parker at Perigian Springs on the...

Or Dr Heather Parker at Perigian Springs on the Sunshine Coast
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Mar 2017, 01:55
Replies: 12
Views: 4,337
Posted By Grogmonster

Flight Review

Ancient,

With the greatest respect mate it is about safety not money. The Flight Review should be done in the aircraft that you are about to fly for a myriad of reasons. The person above needs to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2016, 04:28
Replies: 66
Views: 33,624
Posted By Grogmonster

Chimbu, You got it right and it will be...

Chimbu,

You got it right and it will be fantastic to have an excuse to go to the Sunny Coast. Its Proline 21 and will be Level "D" I believe which is even better.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Dec 2016, 04:25
Replies: 39
Views: 15,394
Posted By Grogmonster

Moomba B200 Curiously quite

It will be very interesting indeed to find out what happened. I see another thread started about this incident was locked although probably because it was mentioned here. I suspect that this has been...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Dec 2016, 11:25
Replies: 30
Views: 7,898
Posted By Grogmonster

Not so quick guys

I'm sorry to say that even proline 21 aircraft won't be able to automatically use these new approaches until they are modified to accept the QNH and the temperature via a VHF link from the approved...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Sep 2016, 04:59
Replies: 11
Views: 4,044
Posted By Grogmonster

Badgery's Creek

Would it not be logical to use Richmond as the new Western Sydney Airport instead of putting billions into Badgerys Creek? See link...
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