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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2015, 05:38
Replies: 174
Views: 38,968
Posted By chips_with_everything

many underutilised pilots

Wondering whether there are enough unemployed/LWOP/resting/whatever pilots to make it possible and economic for airlines to have at least one flight attendant on board who is also qualified to be a...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2010, 18:21
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,590,923
Posted By chips_with_everything

one-size-fits-all limits are absurd

Engines are different.

Specifying ranges of contamination which don't discriminate between different engine technologies is obviously silly. Clearly a piston engine with a filtration system...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2010, 14:24
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,590,923
Posted By chips_with_everything

operators must comply with limitations

Indeed CJ, the operators must comply with the limitations specified by the manufacturers.

If there is an need to vary, clarify, adjust or disambiguate those limitations then the new acceptable...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2010, 10:35
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,590,923
Posted By chips_with_everything

I think asking the airlines is asking the wrong people

I can see why the questions about acceptably safe ash levels went unanswered. From the safety standpoint the manufacturers surely are the right people answer that question, NOT the operators.

The...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2010, 04:08
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,590,923
Posted By chips_with_everything

Not all aircraft have this vulnerability

I hope someone does some work soon to base the closures on the actual conditions in combination of the vulnerability of the aircraft type for the flight.

I'd like to see charter operators, with...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2010, 18:01
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,590,923
Posted By chips_with_everything

closing airspace entirely?

If volcanic activity prevails for a while perhaps it will re-stimulate looking at Zeppelin technology.

I hope so. I'd like to go a bit slower, enjoy the view, some fresh cooked fine food, good...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th Apr 2002, 10:35
Replies: 75
Views: 6,211
Posted By chips_with_everything

Angry umf.

Not sure why you folk aren't turning inside.

If offender's outside circuit area, no brainer, right?

If ATC won't approve, try asking for glide approach, practice fanstop, bad weather circuit,...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
19th Feb 2002, 14:36
Replies: 48
Views: 2,043
Posted By chips_with_everything

Thumbs up I like the last para- what exactly can we do to...

I like the last para- what exactly can we do to convince?

As for bush-lawyering, well at least it's interesting to uncover a thing or two in the debate. But I know the reality is not about pilots...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2002, 08:58
Replies: 96
Views: 27,466
Posted By chips_with_everything

Post I think the diesel heli idea has a lot going for...

I think the diesel heli idea has a lot going for it.

As well as fuel commonality mentioned earlier a decent range might be possible.

Being more efficient there's less waste heat to lose, and...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
4th Feb 2002, 11:56
Replies: 109
Views: 3,496
Posted By chips_with_everything

Post Fair comment- although there's heaps of radar...

Fair comment- although there's heaps of radar covered class G airspace in that J curve.

I feel we should have the radar anyway.

After all Canada, with a similar population density, has RAMP...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
4th Feb 2002, 10:41
Replies: 109
Views: 3,496
Posted By chips_with_everything

Post Just a few comments from someone who is LAMP/NAS...

Just a few comments from someone who is LAMP/NAS neutral.

. .1) I think the airspace does need major revision, so the 'do nothing' option is one I reject.

2) First change is to reduce the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2002, 13:22
Replies: 35
Views: 3,460
Posted By chips_with_everything

Post Looking for real estate Taking...

Looking for real estate

Taking fishermen/canyoners/whoever into spots they can't reach

Surveying fire damage

Heli-camping

Heli-hiking
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2002, 13:36
Replies: 4
Views: 460
Posted By chips_with_everything

Post I think the legal minima are woefully inadequate,...

I think the legal minima are woefully inadequate, it's not appropriate to go by those limits.

The aircraft insurers may have requirements.

I recommend flying fortnightly- even if only for 15...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
27th Jan 2002, 11:12
Replies: 13
Views: 348
Posted By chips_with_everything

Thumbs up I have enjoyed plenty of "remain east of the...

I have enjoyed plenty of "remain east of the harbour bridge" clearances at A020 or thereabouts in the 90s, with a clearance to proceed West given if and when traffic allows.

One such clearance...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2002, 10:29
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By chips_with_everything

Unhappy The CASA won't say why your medical prohibits RW...

The CASA won't say why your medical prohibits RW flying? Seems weird. Maybe an error.

If CASA won't respond to a letter then perhaps you should ask your medical examiner.

If nothing comes from...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Jan 2002, 13:28
Replies: 47
Views: 681
Posted By chips_with_everything

Cool Noticed DTI freq unusually quiet today and...

Noticed DTI freq unusually quiet today and Wednesday. IFR calls only heard on 124.55

. .No oblate speroids ar all.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2002, 15:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By chips_with_everything

Post It's possible to allow for overriding FBW, as...

It's possible to allow for overriding FBW, as long as the control is actually there and the aerodynamics permit manual flight.

My guess is, well, future designs will close those options out. Ugh.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2002, 11:21
Replies: 149
Views: 29,610
Posted By chips_with_everything

Talking What an interesting thread! I too dislike...

What an interesting thread!

I too dislike altitude in helis. Possibly because of a rational fear of Cessna enemas instilled by my teachers, bless 'em.

Doors off, well sort of alright. But very...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2001, 00:20
Replies: 255
Views: 109,858
Posted By chips_with_everything

Talking I can add further. Regarding the Rotorway...

I can add further.

Regarding the Rotorway blades- they had problems in the past, compounded by an owner losing one after a bodgy (unapproved) repair. Rotorway have had a strengthening fix out...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2001, 00:18
Replies: 583
Views: 51,148
Posted By chips_with_everything

Thumbs up Having just been through the CPLA to PPLH thing...

Having just been through the CPLA to PPLH thing myself, and now going to work on getting comfy with flying both, I agree with the pile of terrific advice given on this thread.

My own extra- after...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
7th Oct 2001, 10:11
Replies: 22
Views: 1,460
Posted By chips_with_everything

Talking Why a fancy watch?? I use a cheap-as-chips...

Why a fancy watch??

I use a cheap-as-chips timex, which puts UTC in the digital readout and has luminous hands for normal use.

There's a light you can just about read a map with.

Best part...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2001, 14:43
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By chips_with_everything

Thumbs up Further details- PPRUNE of course! ...

Further details- PPRUNE of course!

dunnunda_and_shonkyairlinemanagementzone

:D
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
27th Sep 2001, 06:07
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By chips_with_everything

Thumbs down The NZSE resumed trading on AIRVA and AIRVB...

The NZSE resumed trading on AIRVA and AIRVB shares.

I think the ASX probably still considers them not OK for trading.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
27th Sep 2001, 05:38
Replies: 31
Views: 984
Posted By chips_with_everything

Angry That's right... from ABC News Online ...

That's right... from ABC News Online

"Ansett's administrators have also confirmed tickets purchased before today are invalid, despite plans to relaunch eleven of the airline's planes.

The...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
27th Sep 2001, 02:55
Replies: 31
Views: 984
Posted By chips_with_everything

Wink If it's Ansett flying on the weekend then how...

If it's Ansett flying on the weekend then how could they refuse to honor Ansett tickets?

Global rewards also.

Don't believe being under administration voids contractual obligations.

Imagine...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
26th Sep 2001, 04:03
Replies: 17
Views: 310
Posted By chips_with_everything

Talking More clarification of OPS Normal, mainly to help...

More clarification of OPS Normal, mainly to help frustrated SLF understand.

Explanation is based on personal experience of travel worldwide, not of QF in particular as I don't need airlines for...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Sep 2001, 07:07
Replies: 17
Views: 310
Posted By chips_with_everything

Question Mr Sprocket, please enlighten me what's a...

Mr Sprocket, please enlighten me

what's a cruntas ?


If you are right about them not releasing cheap fares on lightly loaded flights I think the media and pollies should be given facts and...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Sep 2001, 01:28
Replies: 20
Views: 579
Posted By chips_with_everything

Question So where's the official announcement? How...

So where's the official announcement?

How come the shares continue to be traded?

Who bought nearly $2m worth of AIRVB after trading opened this morning?

:cool:
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Sep 2001, 00:37
Replies: 17
Views: 310
Posted By chips_with_everything

Post 1) It's QANTAS, or perhaps Q.A.N.T.A.S. 2)...

1) It's QANTAS, or perhaps Q.A.N.T.A.S.

2) Prices are high now owing to lack of capacity rather than lack of competition. Airlines have ticketing practices that effectively allow them to sell...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
24th Sep 2001, 11:51
Replies: 24
Views: 340
Posted By chips_with_everything

Exclamation It appears to me that:- 1) US are bending...

It appears to me that:-

1) US are bending over backwards to establish Bin Laden's connection, so as to satisfy world opinion- yet he was wanted for very serious crimes before Sept 11. Also various...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
14th Sep 2001, 13:46
Replies: 28
Views: 914
Posted By chips_with_everything

Thumbs down I think the title of this thread would be better...

I think the title of this thread would be better as "Who is responsible?"

Not much point in looking back.

Looking forward I don't see that the Aussie public should be paying $10 extra per...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th Sep 2001, 10:28
Replies: 18
Views: 137
Posted By chips_with_everything

Red face Sad indeed. I wonder though if AN dropped...

Sad indeed.

I wonder though if AN dropped A$1.3m per day of people off the payroll, beginning from the least essential positions, would there be enough folk left for the show to function??
...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Sep 2001, 00:34
Replies: 38
Views: 550
Posted By chips_with_everything

Post Agree with Jarse also. No financial...

Agree with Jarse also.

No financial connection with AN.

Believe this situation, and other before, is symptomatic of Australia's capital city mentality.

Think no public money should go into...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
4th Sep 2001, 13:19
Replies: 15
Views: 132
Posted By chips_with_everything

Thumbs up I'd suggest a few pretend experiments around the...

I'd suggest a few pretend experiments around the awkward spots (jumping datelines, walking in circles around the poles, equatorial pranks and so on). Student participation naturally.

Also some...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
2nd Sep 2001, 12:22
Replies: 76
Views: 2,192
Posted By chips_with_everything

Thumbs up I think it's great for our military to be...

I think it's great for our military to be utilized defending Australia.

Good for morale, good for Oz, good for the Orion crews who will get a decent amount of flying.

It's also good for the...
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