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1st Sep 2022, 01:24
Replies: 29
Views: 8,708
Posted By flypy

Because their endorsement on the Mackay Approach...

Because their endorsement on the Mackay Approach airspace is no longer valid.
24th Jul 2020, 00:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,945
Posted By flypy

Toilet paper shortages in brissy again?

Toilet paper shortages in brissy again?
18th Apr 2020, 22:29
Replies: 26
Views: 7,898
Posted By flypy

Can someone more enlightened in the art of medium...

Can someone more enlightened in the art of medium term aircraft storage explain the reasoning for the slight angle of all the aircraft on the taxiway at AV?
23rd Jan 2019, 04:23
Replies: 104
Views: 51,691
Posted By flypy

But that's a profitable asset. An airfield the...

But that's a profitable asset. An airfield the size of Warner ale surely is not profitable in and of itself. I'd imagine some regional councils would be glad to be rid of their aeronautical...
23rd Jan 2019, 04:05
Replies: 104
Views: 51,691
Posted By flypy

The fact that you think there are young families...

The fact that you think there are young families getting around in light aircraft is fanciful but nice attempt to pull on the heart strings.

It's a private asset managed by organisations that are...
25th May 2016, 13:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,727
Posted By flypy

Hi Ted, What you're doing currently is...

Hi Ted,

What you're doing currently is pretty good practice I'd say. If you're going to entering any CTA whether it be enroute, terminal, tower or military you should definitely have a plan.

If...
25th May 2016, 05:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,727
Posted By flypy

Well I think those of us who work with Class E...

Well I think those of us who work with Class E and G find life is easier when pilots are educated and pilots also feel more comfortable when they have some more knowledge too. I don't like the...
24th May 2016, 03:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,727
Posted By flypy

Yeah if you are under a SIS we will instruct you...

Yeah if you are under a SIS we will instruct you to call the next unit to request/expect airways clearance, or tell you it won't be available, squawk 1200 etc. Have a root around on Airservices...
24th May 2016, 03:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,727
Posted By flypy

Don't need to be courageous to talk to ATC. We're...

Don't need to be courageous to talk to ATC. We're more than happy to provide FF (SIS) if possible. Having a plan in helps. Much rather a VFR on a SIS is identified with a plan in and then requires...
9th Mar 2014, 09:58
Replies: 11,831
Views: 23,815,131
Posted By flypy

Some of you think that people are just glued to...

Some of you think that people are just glued to radarscopes watching the paint of every aircraft don't you. Just because someone wasn't watching it at the time doesn't mean surveillance data doesn't...
11th Sep 2009, 13:21
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

Now now newagebird, play by the rules. I didn't...

Now now newagebird, play by the rules. I didn't insult you. I know who you are, and I know Oxford is very precious to you, so I'll try not to hurt your feelings any more.

But you are categorically...
11th Sep 2009, 06:58
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

The problem with the flyaway is that most of them...

The problem with the flyaway is that most of them go on straight line routes, set the GPS, set TOCs and TODs, switch on the autopilot and then just log the hours. That's not experience, and doesn't...
11th Sep 2009, 06:43
Replies: 17
Views: 3,252
Posted By flypy

Thanks steve... :O Looks like you haven't...

Thanks steve... :O

Looks like you haven't read the "Oxford students" thread though.. My alter ego.
11th Sep 2009, 06:41
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

Haha right next to a status of: "Went first solo...

Haha right next to a status of: "Went first solo today... 737 is just around the corner" :cool:
11th Sep 2009, 06:18
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

Now that is something to be jealous of! :} I...

Now that is something to be jealous of! :} I prefer Rod Stewart in the darker moments though.
11th Sep 2009, 06:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,784
Posted By flypy

And where has their 330 gone? Was outside John...

And where has their 330 gone? Was outside John Holland at ML for a while but disappeared last week. Might be back now...
11th Sep 2009, 06:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,252
Posted By flypy

No, as CM said, the prop can't go any finer to...

No, as CM said, the prop can't go any finer to recover the drop in engine power. So in that instance, if you pulled back MP, RPM would drop as well - just like in the run ups.

How do you increase...
11th Sep 2009, 05:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,252
Posted By flypy

Which tasted better?

Which tasted better?
11th Sep 2009, 05:48
Replies: 17
Views: 3,252
Posted By flypy

As above, you answered your own question. ...

As above, you answered your own question.

Think about it practically in a different flight stage, e.g, final approach...

You're holding a set MP but on finals have prop on full fine, then you...
11th Sep 2009, 05:34
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

the Dr doesn't seem to come to Vic very much.. ...

the Dr doesn't seem to come to Vic very much..


And right on time, nkand comes back. Mate, I flew at GFS/Oxford too, I could run the tour too.... "This is where you bend over, this where you...
11th Sep 2009, 03:50
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

Ah yes, the "flyaway" of course, how could I...

Ah yes, the "flyaway" of course, how could I forget. Such invaluable straight line experience that is. I guess that is useful for the airlines though.

Look forward to working with you one day...
11th Sep 2009, 02:34
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

No worries soseg, have it your way mate. ...

No worries soseg, have it your way mate.

The funniest thing about Oxford students is that they can go through life never having had to refuel a plane themselves...

Doesn't it just come on a...
10th Sep 2009, 23:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,767
Posted By flypy

Yep, Amnesty do toss on about everyone, including...

Yep, Amnesty do toss on about everyone, including Australia, but it has been documented elsewhere, including the detention of leaders of the methodist church (anyone who knows Fiji knows how big that...
10th Sep 2009, 23:06
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

soseg: Your points are semi valid, but be honest...

soseg: Your points are semi valid, but be honest - you don't really know, because you haven't flown anywhere else, you've just heard "on the airwaves", "from a mate" about how it goes on somewhere...
10th Sep 2009, 23:01
Replies: 29
Views: 5,480
Posted By flypy

How ironic that this comes after that thread...

How ironic that this comes after that thread about kids in the cockpit...
9th Sep 2009, 13:40
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

tmpffsch: When the new G1000s came in around...

tmpffsch: When the new G1000s came in around early 2006 it was stopped. Pretty disappointing, but i guess they saved on props and figured that the overseas cadets didnt need the experience anyway....
9th Sep 2009, 11:51
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

soseg: What makes you think they have such a good...

soseg: What makes you think they have such a good reputation? That's absolute crap. The only reputation they have outside of MB is for being able to screw their instructors and churn out students who...
9th Sep 2009, 11:47
Replies: 104
Views: 11,951
Posted By flypy

You've used a lot of words there to say "I have...

You've used a lot of words there to say "I have no fkn idea" soseg...

wwejosh : I did a bit of training at Oxford/GFS and know quite a few of the current instructors, so I understand your dilemma....
9th Sep 2009, 11:37
Replies: 18
Views: 2,767
Posted By flypy

Love to help you out. Amnesty International...

Love to help you out.

Amnesty International releases report on Human Rights abuse in Fiji (http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat/stories/200909/s2679235.htm)
9th Sep 2009, 03:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,767
Posted By flypy

Gee that wouldn't be the un-elected, human-rights...

Gee that wouldn't be the un-elected, human-rights abusing military government that caused Fiji to be kicked out of the Commonwealth now would it? :suspect:
7th Sep 2009, 23:13
Replies: 28
Views: 5,749
Posted By flypy

I agree that it is by far the worst booking...

I agree that it is by far the worst booking engine of any airline I've used - often it just hangs and you don't know whether to wait or go back or refresh etc.

Last time I booked with them I...
1st Sep 2009, 11:29
Replies: 83
Views: 13,080
Posted By flypy

Yeah it was reported first off as being an AFP...

Yeah it was reported first off as being an AFP aircraft, then Vic Police media requested media outlets withdraw the "AFP" bit and the aircraft became a private aircraft... and then it became a C7...
31st Aug 2009, 12:38
Replies: 40
Views: 5,218
Posted By flypy

Yup 206 will need to be cycled, but 182s and 172s...

Yup 206 will need to be cycled, but 182s and 172s can be set and forget.

Green Goblin, cracked me right up mate.. 1000 hrs in a 152, wouldn't wish that on anybody.
31st Aug 2009, 12:31
Replies: 51
Views: 9,677
Posted By flypy

Thanks for posting this OGI. I remember on...

Thanks for posting this OGI.

I remember on pretty much every flight I went on as a kid pre 9/11 trying to get up to the front. Most of the time they were very accommodating...

Jumpseat ride at...
31st Aug 2009, 12:26
Replies: 173
Views: 20,454
Posted By flypy

Well I certainly wasn't arguing for...

Well I certainly wasn't arguing for self-regulation, and I fail to see where my 'paranoia' is either...

Take the ASIC for example, at least one third party is able to provide another option to the...
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