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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Jan 2010, 06:56
Replies: 32
Views: 6,662
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

hahahaha I wouldn't exactly call Adelaide a...

hahahaha

I wouldn't exactly call Adelaide a place with a great climate.

Winters = colder than syd
Summers = hotter than syd

in each case syd is cold/hot enough :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jan 2010, 03:18
Replies: 83
Views: 12,658
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

My favourite was always: "ABC request...

My favourite was always:

"ABC request clearance to leave and re-enter the GAAP zone on downwind"

Tower: "Why do you need that?"

ABC: "Cause I'm going to need it if you want me to stay...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2009, 06:42
Replies: 70
Views: 13,306
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

As far as I could tell desmo, Cirrus simply...

As far as I could tell desmo, Cirrus simply tested that the chute would get the aircraft down safely following a spin, and to make life easy put that in the flight manual as the spin recovery. From...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2009, 02:17
Replies: 70
Views: 13,306
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

VH-XXX Yeah, I would unlatch the door,...

VH-XXX

Yeah, I would unlatch the door, depending on time available and aircraft type. e.g. I would do it in a Cessna, but not in a TB10.

Also, even with BRS fitted a good forced landing is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Dec 2009, 11:13
Replies: 19
Views: 6,934
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Or other times seen as being lazy/doing the wrong...

Or other times seen as being lazy/doing the wrong thing. What a great industry :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Nov 2009, 02:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,515
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Simple answer - a CIR allows you to fly NVFR as...

Simple answer - a CIR allows you to fly NVFR as long as:

1 - You meet the minimum experience to do the NVFR flight test (but do not have to actually do the test)

2 - You meet all NVFR recency...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2009, 21:51
Replies: 29
Views: 5,023
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

I had a Garmin Geko which came free with my BOSE...

I had a Garmin Geko which came free with my BOSE - worked fine, load in waypoints using lat/long from the ersa, it gives your track/groundspeed etc, everything you need basically :ok:

Runs off a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2009, 22:34
Replies: 71
Views: 20,188
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Mate only suggestions I can think of are: 1...

Mate only suggestions I can think of are:

1 - Call the school you will be going to and ask them what's around.

2 - Check local classifieds for share houses. Try www.realestate.com.au...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Nov 2009, 05:20
Replies: 22
Views: 4,556
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

NO!!!!!! Sticky labels are all that is...

NO!!!!!!

Sticky labels are all that is required for RATINGS (IFR/Night/PA31)

For a PPL/CPL you must have your LICENCE (The paper thing that gets sent to you in the mail)

You're still a GFPT...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2009, 02:51
Replies: 3
Views: 890
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

A and B have yoke, as does the C I believe. Only...

A and B have yoke, as does the C I believe. Only real difference is the engine size.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2009, 06:12
Replies: 9
Views: 6,790
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

I found with my old Flightcom that having the...

I found with my old Flightcom that having the switch in stereo generally resulted in sound only coming through one ear:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2009, 06:09
Replies: 31
Views: 2,881
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Allow me to rephrase Dont ALWAYS use/rely on...

Allow me to rephrase

Dont ALWAYS use/rely on the GPS, use your Time Map Ground once in a while
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2009, 01:18
Replies: 31
Views: 2,881
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

only tips i can give 1 - make sure the...

only tips i can give

1 - make sure the aircraft you end up using isn't due for maintenance in the time you're away

2 - don't use the gps:ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Oct 2009, 02:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,429
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Thanks for that guys.:ok: UTR - I always...

Thanks for that guys.:ok:

UTR - I always check the insurance for any plane I hire, I just wasn't sure if AF wanted extra insurance on top of what is already there for you personally, or just to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Oct 2009, 03:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,429
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Angel Flight Insurance

Hey,

Just a quick question for those already involved, how do you normally meet this requirement?



Is it normally covered as part of the hire agreement (I don't own an aircraft), or do you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Oct 2009, 00:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,176
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

To his credit, the journo is trying to make sense...

To his credit, the journo is trying to make sense in his responses to some of the stupid comments.

In saying that, reading through the comments I've lost faith in humanity.... these people are...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Oct 2009, 00:26
Replies: 63
Views: 9,188
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Bugger.... I'll have to legally change my name...

Bugger.... I'll have to legally change my name from Cap'n Arrr now before I apply for QF
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2009, 00:41
Replies: 63
Views: 9,188
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Obvious troll is obvious

Obvious troll is obvious
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Oct 2009, 00:31
Replies: 2
Views: 5,615
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

If you have a copy of the syllabus handy, it...

If you have a copy of the syllabus handy, it works like so

2.8.4.2

the 1st number (2 in this case) is for which "block" the syllabus point is part of. Block 1 is up to GFPT, Block 2 is PPL/CPL...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Sep 2009, 07:41
Replies: 48
Views: 7,239
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Just got back from doing all that. Hoping I...

Just got back from doing all that. Hoping I might have better luck when I do the follow up calls. Or failing that when the dry comes back around... :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2009, 00:02
Replies: 21
Views: 11,633
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Found this on Budget's T&Cs I'd take...

Found this on Budget's T&Cs



I'd take that to mean some dirt roads as long as they're built like a road. The next line (and there's something like this in all the ones I looked at) says


...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2009, 23:51
Replies: 21
Views: 15,084
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

You can get A5 sleeves designed for binders (with...

You can get A5 sleeves designed for binders (with the white part with holes punched in it down one side) from most newsagents or stationary/office supply shops. From the same place you should also...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2009, 10:48
Replies: 21
Views: 11,633
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Can't help with the excess but check the fine...

Can't help with the excess but check the fine print, some cars are allowed on dirt roads, some rental companies require you to hire a 4wd of some sort for it though. I'm fairly certain one of the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Sep 2009, 04:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

I think the point is Doc that if you are holding...

I think the point is Doc that if you are holding overhead the approach point at the inbound altitude, and while you're holding another plane, and another, and another all come over the same point at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Sep 2009, 12:38
Replies: 21
Views: 5,956
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Just did a quick Google, hopefully this is what...

Just did a quick Google, hopefully this is what you're looking for :)

Geelong Aviation and Flight Training - About Us (http://www.geelongaviation.com.au/index-4.html)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2009, 13:29
Replies: 46
Views: 13,927
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

It's a fixed pitch prop. I'm fairly sure it...

It's a fixed pitch prop. I'm fairly sure it reads engine RPM but runs it through the same reduction ratio the prop goes through. Whether it uses a gear or just calibrated the numbers on the tacho...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2009, 08:48
Replies: 31
Views: 5,270
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Just on this topic, I'm going to be heading north...

Just on this topic, I'm going to be heading north up the coast from Sydney in 2 weeks, looking for a first seaplane gig. I have 1000hrs and a new float rating, but haven't done the meet & greet...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Aug 2009, 06:41
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,368,346
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Couldn't be Surfers next to Q1.... that's too...

Couldn't be Surfers next to Q1.... that's too obvious :}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Aug 2009, 11:20
Replies: 26
Views: 3,269
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

people end up left of centreline when they try to...

people end up left of centreline when they try to land with the nosewheel on it... just land with the centreline going right underneath your seat, it's more than accurate enoguh and i know for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Aug 2009, 08:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,296
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Check the websites for Virgin...

Check the websites for Virgin Blue/Qantas/Jetstar/Tiger

VB have 2 openings for maintenance in Perth from what I see there...:ok:

Sorry, not in maint. myself so don't have any contacts
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Aug 2009, 01:43
Replies: 37
Views: 21,112
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

- Most schools are approved to teach the 150 hour...

- Most schools are approved to teach the 150 hour course, and it can be done part time or full time (does not have to be a VETAB course)

- Even if you do the 150 hour course at a smaller school...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Aug 2009, 04:03
Replies: 88
Views: 18,431
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Not trying to defend either side, but a few...

Not trying to defend either side, but a few ideas.

1) Remember dual flying is always more costly than solo. If you want to work out what you're entitled to, you need to find out what hours of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jul 2009, 06:37
Replies: 88
Views: 18,431
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Just to clarify Grade 1/2/3 Instructor...

Just to clarify

Grade 1/2/3 Instructor Rating is required to teach people how to fly.

Cert IV is a Vocational Course (can be done at TAFE by anyone) which all instructors are required to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Jul 2009, 02:04
Replies: 41
Views: 7,599
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Thanks everyone for the advice! It seems a road...

Thanks everyone for the advice! It seems a road trip is in order then.:E
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jul 2009, 07:43
Replies: 41
Views: 7,599
Posted By Cap'n Arrr

Current Job Climate

Hey all,

I'm just trying to get a few ideas on what the current situation is like out there. I have done a search of these threads, but I'm just after a bit of specific info.

I've got 1000tt,...
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