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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2007, 15:03
Replies: 54
Views: 5,950
Posted By Cryten

The diesel is all very nice, but why does it have...

The diesel is all very nice, but why does it have to be FADEC? Why did they make the damn thing so dependent on electrical power? to the point where there are batteries in the tail, so that when the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2007, 14:13
Replies: 54
Views: 5,950
Posted By Cryten

The question should be, will they ever make life?...

The question should be, will they ever make life?

Any aero engine that requires electrical power just to run is somewhat of a concern - an engine built by computer boffins.

How many times...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Oct 2007, 13:57
Replies: 21
Views: 6,438
Posted By Cryten

what'a a mac? ;)

what'a a mac? ;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2007, 08:36
Replies: 28
Views: 3,947
Posted By Cryten

Why limit yourself to NZ? There's plenty of...

Why limit yourself to NZ? There's plenty of aircraft out there needing dirvers.

You might even get paid enough to live on.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Sep 2007, 12:24
Replies: 46
Views: 9,117
Posted By Cryten

Regardless of type, Knowing how much fuel you...

Regardless of type, Knowing how much fuel you have and where it is, is kind of important. someone's going to have some explaining to do
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Sep 2007, 12:12
Replies: 28
Views: 3,947
Posted By Cryten

Really? Instructors being passed over for...

Really?

Instructors being passed over for jobs? That's going to upset the apple cart. As if there aren't enough bitter instructors out there already.

CTC had better start issuing their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Sep 2007, 10:02
Replies: 28
Views: 3,947
Posted By Cryten

good point. Maybe, just maybe, everybodys...

good point.

Maybe, just maybe, everybodys happy;)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Sep 2007, 09:58
Replies: 46
Views: 9,117
Posted By Cryten

I'm amazed If there's fuel in the centre...

I'm amazed

If there's fuel in the centre tanks, the pumps go on. They only go off if, or when, the tank is empty

did anyone even look at the guages?

On the classic, the scavange valve...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Sep 2007, 09:13
Replies: 28
Views: 3,947
Posted By Cryten

Someone must be taking the p*ss surely. Aren't...

Someone must be taking the p*ss surely. Aren't they already having trouble attracting pilots? The stupid bond will have already scared off most of the pilots they should be hiring.....and if this is...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Sep 2007, 08:41
Replies: 222
Views: 32,722
Posted By Cryten

There's no shortage of fresh Coms, and one of...

There's no shortage of fresh Coms, and one of those scam 1900 ratings won't do you much good. Did they even let you land it? And don't they usually sign you off on a van as well?

your money is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2007, 08:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By Cryten

Are polaroid lenses those sunglasses you shake...

Are polaroid lenses those sunglasses you shake for a few seconds until they dry, then a picture appears?

......yeah, but the picture is usually of some fat, hairy '70's broad. No one needs to see...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2007, 15:29
Replies: 107
Views: 14,254
Posted By Cryten

ozbiggles, you're not another paranoid American...

ozbiggles, you're not another paranoid American are you?

Would being tougher on the pilot's screening have prevented 9/11?

I think you've missed the point completely. I suspect you may...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2007, 15:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,710
Posted By Cryten

PB, love it:ok:...that's about how most of my...

PB, love it:ok:...that's about how most of my flight training went. would have been half the cost if I stayed sober (but no where near as fun).

and on the topic at hand,

For the privilege of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2007, 15:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,710
Posted By Cryten

........Yawn

........Yawn
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2007, 13:52
Replies: 107
Views: 14,254
Posted By Cryten

Come on, If I was going to bring down my aircraft...

Come on, If I was going to bring down my aircraft I'd use a 110g tube of toothpaste, a wristwatch, and an ingenoius device cleverly secreted away in my shoes.

Pushing the control column has never...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jun 2007, 16:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,250
Posted By Cryten

Really? Well.......that blows the 'pilot...

Really?

Well.......that blows the 'pilot shortage' theory. Might have to grow to like my job a bit more :{
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jun 2007, 07:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,406
Posted By Cryten

Vmcg a consideration on landing? that's a new...

Vmcg a consideration on landing? that's a new one.

pull the thrust leavers, problem solved;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2007, 12:50
Replies: 105
Views: 11,654
Posted By Cryten

CC - must just be the new cylinders, after...

CC - must just be the new cylinders, after several engine failures due to cracked cylinders the FAA issued a directive grounding affected aircraft, and a huge recall. Don't know where they're made...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2007, 09:24
Replies: 105
Views: 11,654
Posted By Cryten

Just a couple of things I noticed: Chimbu...

Just a couple of things I noticed:

Chimbu Chuckles, have you seen the list of Millenium cylinders being recalled? scary reading. the ol "candle that burns twice as bright lasts half as long". The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jun 2007, 08:38
Replies: 73
Views: 10,301
Posted By Cryten

You too can come and live in small town NZ........

You too can come and live in small town NZ..... and earn as much as a burger turner at Mc Dees ....in about 5 years.....

Sign me up
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Jun 2007, 08:34
Replies: 65
Views: 11,621
Posted By Cryten

I can't really see it making much difference,...

I can't really see it making much difference, it's a 73, not the most demanding aircraft to fly, like all endorsements it's just a matter of getting used to it. I'd go the cheaper option and use the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th May 2007, 14:01
Replies: 65
Views: 11,621
Posted By Cryten

I ended up with Alteon in the US as the total...

I ended up with Alteon in the US as the total package was cheaper over there. EIFIS with an NG add on. Straight NG cost a fortune because everyone wants NG sim time, so they charge like wounded...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd May 2007, 13:29
Replies: 63
Views: 7,038
Posted By Cryten

I love these “we should all stick together and...

I love these “we should all stick together and show the Airlines” posts. It’s great to see that mindless optimism is still alive and well in GA. I bet these guys are the same ones sitting on the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2007, 09:15
Replies: 23
Views: 3,721
Posted By Cryten

A mate of mine was rushed one day and tried to...

A mate of mine was rushed one day and tried to take off in an Islander with the external aileron lock in. Luckily there was a x-wind and when the ol' aileron into wind was a no go he pulled the pins....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2007, 06:50
Replies: 59
Views: 14,454
Posted By Cryten

No one goes back to NZ as a career move, surely....

No one goes back to NZ as a career move, surely. You go back there for the lifestyle, and to be back among you family and friends.

In the rest of the world..... beter pay, better conditions,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Apr 2007, 10:55
Replies: 59
Views: 14,454
Posted By Cryten

Shagtastic and Remoak have hit the nail on the...

Shagtastic and Remoak have hit the nail on the head. Air Nelson is still run by the old boys instructor network. If you didn't do your instructor rating, and then spend the next two years growing...
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