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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Nov 2011, 18:22
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,331
Posted By toolowtoofast

I suggest you start reading the previous 200-odd...

I suggest you start reading the previous 200-odd pages. Every item of information you need is contained in this thread.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th Nov 2011, 18:07
Replies: 66
Views: 9,987
Posted By toolowtoofast

Yes but how many of those engineers are actually...

Yes but how many of those engineers are actually out of work at the moment? There are 7 licenced guys at my place of employment, and 5 of those are currently actively looking elsewhere, but it's not...
Forum: Questions
11th Aug 2011, 19:56
Replies: 25
Views: 6,149
Posted By toolowtoofast

So true. I flagellate myself.

So true. I flagellate myself.
Forum: Questions
10th Aug 2011, 22:12
Replies: 25
Views: 6,149
Posted By toolowtoofast

oops - apologies for the thread dredge - was...

oops - apologies for the thread dredge - was researching something and fell into here....
Forum: Questions
10th Aug 2011, 22:09
Replies: 25
Views: 6,149
Posted By toolowtoofast

I had an in-depth discussion about coander effect...

I had an in-depth discussion about coander effect with a senior examiner - he was a convert to that principle. DiscoverHover Curriculum Guide #8 - Bernoulli's Principle and the Coanda effect...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Aug 2011, 10:27
Replies: 12
Views: 6,553
Posted By toolowtoofast

those are 'contra rotating' - quite different to...

those are 'contra rotating' - quite different to 'counter rotating'
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st May 2011, 09:26
Replies: 22
Views: 8,900
Posted By toolowtoofast

when the PT6 stops producing power, the props...

when the PT6 stops producing power, the props will eventually feather. all that picture tells us is that the props have been in fine pitch when they have struck. there is no real way of telling...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th May 2011, 21:25
Replies: 12
Views: 6,404
Posted By toolowtoofast

Easy - either become an ag pilot, or a helicopter...

Easy - either become an ag pilot, or a helicopter pilot. Anything above 2000' gives them nosebleeds
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Apr 2011, 10:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By toolowtoofast

Eagle has taken 4 or 5 NZ cadets direct (or...

Eagle has taken 4 or 5 NZ cadets direct (or near-direct) from CTC. They have taken a LOT more instructors than cadets.

With RTG though, I'm not sure how progression will work any more. It would...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st Mar 2011, 19:38
Replies: 44
Views: 6,432
Posted By toolowtoofast

the other 'problem' with the O520 is that it can...

the other 'problem' with the O520 is that it can be a little fragile, and does not respond to shock cooling, or more accurately, uneven cooling (front cylinders getting colder than the back ones)...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Mar 2011, 19:14
Replies: 190
Views: 29,086
Posted By toolowtoofast

i have scrolled thru the whole thread, and I...

i have scrolled thru the whole thread, and I can't see anyone asking - what is the release number/batch number for the cap? If it doesn't have one (ie - traceability), can the cap that the engineer...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Mar 2011, 18:39
Replies: 8
Views: 15,193
Posted By toolowtoofast

the condition lever is simply a means of...

the condition lever is simply a means of initialing fuel into the FCU for start, and shutting the engine down. The way that the throttle cams work mean that the power levers (the ones on the left)...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2011, 19:20
Replies: 47
Views: 4,548
Posted By toolowtoofast

here's a taste of what can easily go wrong down...

here's a taste of what can easily go wrong down there:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10709374

I'm not saying it's impossible - nothing is - but it's not...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2011, 19:16
Replies: 24
Views: 6,705
Posted By toolowtoofast

i was only playing devil's advocate before. My...

i was only playing devil's advocate before. My pick would be the O470 powered 182 with fixed gear. Cruise at 2200-2300 rpm - nice, quiet and lazy, good short field (doesn't seem to be an issue with...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2011, 18:30
Replies: 47
Views: 4,548
Posted By toolowtoofast

it's only this far...

it's only this far {..................................} on the map - how hard can it be?
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2011, 18:23
Replies: 24
Views: 6,705
Posted By toolowtoofast

until you have a mission clearly defined, you...

until you have a mission clearly defined, you should not make a decision on type. who's to say a Bonanza or Mooney is not the best for you? Or if you're going to go for a 182 with the O540 or O470,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2011, 01:16
Replies: 17
Views: 1,728
Posted By toolowtoofast

was that the white S1 @ NZHN?

was that the white S1 @ NZHN?
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2011, 08:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,135
Posted By toolowtoofast

In answer to your last question. Yup. I...

In answer to your last question. Yup.

I hope you had permission to post that screen shot.

What interest do you have in how well/poorly the aircraft is maintained?
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jan 2011, 18:54
Replies: 26
Views: 6,001
Posted By toolowtoofast

I've owned/used RayBan green lens exclusively. I...

I've owned/used RayBan green lens exclusively. I prefer a narrow lens so I can see under the glasses into the cockpit when transitioning from outside to instruments (suits the flying I'm doing). I...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2011, 18:54
Replies: 178
Views: 58,778
Posted By toolowtoofast

I've owned/used RayBan green lens exclusively. I...

I've owned/used RayBan green lens exclusively. I prefer a narrow lens so I can see under the glasses into the cockpit when transitioning from outside to instruments (suits the flying I'm doing). I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Dec 2010, 08:50
Replies: 10,249
Views: 3,373,085
Posted By toolowtoofast

had this sent to me earlier this year.... ...

had this sent to me earlier this year....

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/toolowtoofast/onapproach.jpg
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Dec 2010, 17:53
Replies: 10
Views: 4,560
Posted By toolowtoofast

I did my C-cat part time. I had about 1200hrs...

I did my C-cat part time. I had about 1200hrs though when I started it. It took 6 months, and was hard work.

Do the training where you intend living. The local aeroclub will always employ...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2010, 19:05
Replies: 154
Views: 19,358
Posted By toolowtoofast

I have a propensity for doing low level beat ups...

I have a propensity for doing low level beat ups :)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Nov 2010, 18:03
Replies: 180
Views: 42,443
Posted By toolowtoofast

Considering the tourists would (should) have been...

Considering the tourists would (should) have been weighed prior to jumping, and the weights of the crew would have been known, along with 4 tandem chutes plus a pilot's chute, I would think 70kg each...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2010, 08:52
Replies: 31
Views: 6,158
Posted By toolowtoofast

All retractable aircraft (single and twin) should...

All retractable aircraft (single and twin) should have the horn/buzzer. Being able to cancel it in certain configuarations should be a given (ie - low power, clean flap, gear retracted, on descent)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2010, 02:34
Replies: 31
Views: 6,158
Posted By toolowtoofast

I wasn't suggesting anything, it was just an...

I wasn't suggesting anything, it was just an option. Certainly the nose doors being open would suggest some kind of undercarriage action though.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Nov 2010, 18:35
Replies: 31
Views: 6,158
Posted By toolowtoofast

mmmm - probably not actually.

mmmm - probably not actually.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Nov 2010, 08:13
Replies: 31
Views: 6,158
Posted By toolowtoofast

It landed, and the wheels weren't down? Or they...

It landed, and the wheels weren't down? Or they were down, and folded back up?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2010, 21:45
Replies: 22
Views: 5,788
Posted By toolowtoofast

watch away.... YouTube - Plane to Plane...

watch away....

YouTube - Plane to Plane Skydive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGphGbJool4&feature=related)
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Nov 2010, 21:40
Replies: 45
Views: 36,052
Posted By toolowtoofast

there must be a ****e load of Jet-A droplets...

there must be a ****e load of Jet-A droplets floating around in the skies above SIN at the moment....
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Oct 2010, 09:57
Replies: 12
Views: 3,222
Posted By toolowtoofast

Block the address?

Block the address?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Sep 2010, 08:57
Replies: 44
Views: 9,133
Posted By toolowtoofast

just next to the plaque for the alternates :D

just next to the plaque for the alternates :D
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Sep 2010, 23:50
Replies: 180
Views: 42,443
Posted By toolowtoofast

tandem jumpers tend to be pretty serious guys -...

tandem jumpers tend to be pretty serious guys - they have a lot of responsibility.

and to take the keys out of a 182 you have to lean over past the pilot, turn the mags off and pull the keys out...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2010, 08:18
Replies: 45
Views: 6,658
Posted By toolowtoofast

Surname Hunt?

Surname Hunt?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Sep 2010, 05:07
Replies: 180
Views: 42,443
Posted By toolowtoofast

EUF's a Walter-powered Fletcher. I know they had...

EUF's a Walter-powered Fletcher. I know they had a 185 but not with 9 pax.

Very very close to home. My heart goes out to everyone involved.
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